The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the premier motocross racing series in the world. Established in 1972, the series enters its 37th year of competition and features the world’s best motocross racers like James Stewart, Kevin Windham, Mike Alessi, Timmy Ferry, Andrew Short and Ryan Villopoto. Thousands of fans camp out at each of the 12 national events that run from Memorial Day weekend, thru the summer, and concluding on Labor Day weekend. A staple of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is its family atmosphere. A foundation of the sport, families make up the heart of the motocross fan base.

Starting in May, the Lucas Oil AMA National Motocross Championship Series gets under way for 2009. Don't forget, this year, all the races are run on Saturdays, instead of the traditional Sundays.