AMA Pulls Out Of Motocross Of Nations
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he AMA will not participate in the 2020
Motocross of Nations that is scheduled to
take place at Matterley Basin, Great Britain,
September 25-27, due to the ongoing Covid-19
pandemic.
"The health of our racers and staff is para-
mount, and current and future global travel re-
strictions make our involvement in an international
event impossible at this time," said AMA Super-
cross Manager Mike Pelletier. "The U.S. team
effort to attend the Motocross of Nations each
year is extensive, both financially and logistically.
Even in normal times, preparing our best effort at
this point in the season would be difficult."
In addition, with the recent announcement of
the rescheduled 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship, the Motocross of Nations event
now conflicts with round seven of the series at
WW Ranch in Florida.
"The AMA takes great pride in competing in the
Motocross of Nations each year, and we appreci-
ate the commitment of the athletes chosen to rep-
resent the United States on the world stage," Pel-
letier said. "The AMA looks forward to returning
to the Motocross of Nations in 2021 and bringing
the Chamberlain Trophy back to U.S. soil." CN
Team USA will not
participate in this year's
Motocross of Nations in
Great Britain.
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