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AMA Announces
New Motocross
Manager
M
ike Burkeen has been named motocross
manager at the AMA.
In his role with the AMA, Burkeen oversees
AMA Motocross sanctioning and will work
closely with AMA racers, districts, promoters
and organizers.
"The knowledge and experience with AMA
motocross that Mike brings to the department is
just what we need as we continue to evolve and
look to the future," said AMA Director of Racing
Kevin Crowther. "I am confident that, with his at-
titude and expertise, Mike will help the AMA con-
tinue to provide the best motocross sanctioning
services possible."
Burkeen has been a member of the AMA Con-
gress and the AMA Motocross Commission for
many years. Most recently, he served as general
manager for the South of the Border Motocross
Training Facility in Hamer, SC. Burkeen also
has experience promoting races and officiating
and is one of three AMA Motocross master-level
referees in the nation.
Burkeen grew up racing motocross in the
Midwest, served as the national sales and race
team manager for Cobra Motorcycles and has
more than 20 years of experience on the local
and national racing scene.
"After 40 years of enjoying motocross, I am
beyond excited to give back to the sport I love,"
Burkeen said. "I am looking forward to the task
of helping to make AMA Motocross the best it
can be."
Alexandria Kovacs continues as the AMA Mo-
tocross coordinator. CN
Mike Burkeen is the new AMA Motocross manager.
