It is that time of year again! Some of our team members have qualified for the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship held at Loretta Lynn's Ranch. The dates this year are July 31st to August 5th.

This is the 42nd annual championship race! Riders attending this race must have been invited based on previous qualifier races. It is an exciting experience for the riders and their families! 

From MX Sports site:

"Morgantown, W. Va. (July 20, 2023) — The countdown to the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL, is underway as just over a week remains until legendary Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, becomes the global epicenter for the sport. More than 1,000 racers of all ages will descend on Middle Tennessee for a week that will see 108 motos contested across 36 classes. Complementing the action will be the jam-packed special events schedule announced by MX Sports, which is set to bring a variety of fun and excitement away from the track."

Our sponsored riders heading to the Ranch:

• Graham Ferguson
• Alex Hood
• Jacob Mariner
• Tinley McCoy (pictured below)
• Knox Palmer
• Bodie Roberts
• Luke Shelton
• Derek Leatherman
• Bensyn LeVan - qualified, but isn't racing due to an injury. Get well soon!

As mentioned, this race takes place on Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Loretta Lynn was an American country singer and songwriter. She grew up in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky as a coal miner's daughter. Unfortunately, she passed away October 4th of last year. Her ranch is one of Tennessee's top tourist attractions. It features a full RV park, primitive camping, and 18 cabins. There are nature trails, frequent live music shows, outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, tubing and kayaking.

Loretta and her family welcomed racing on their property. The first race was held her in 1982. Now, only the top riders from each class qualify for this special event. Read more about her life and the Ranch in our previous blog.

Not only is there racing all week long, there are also activities planned. For example, Monday night there is S'mores with riders like Ryan Dungey, Mookie and Pierce Brown! There are also special events based on your bike's brand, such as dinner for Cobra riders in the Monster Energy Arena, followed by introduction of 2023 Cobra models.

Other activities planned include a VP Racing Fuel cornhole tournament, Loretta Lynn Kennel Club dog show, Family Feud game hosted by Yamaha and MotoTees, and much more! Check out the schedule here for so many fun things to participate in!

If you aren't attending the race, you can keep up through RacerTV online or on YouTube. 

We've been busy making kits and banners for our sponsored racers, as well as some others. Keep an eye out for our work on and off the track! Remember that while banners aren't on our site yet, you can always email us at support@sengegraphics to order!

Good luck to all our riders on the Ranch next week! We hope you have a great experience while doing what you love. Stay tuned for race results!