Motocross
Off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits
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Bud Ekins
Posthumously inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, further cementing his status as a motorsports icon.
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| 2024 | Confirmed his 10th appearance at the upcoming 2025 Race of Champions in Sydney, Australia. |
| 2024 | Bowed out of the Olympus rally to undergo treatment for prior injuries. |
| February 2024 | Signed as a substitute driver for Jimmie Johnson in the Extreme E electric off-road racing series, partnering with Gray Leadbetter for Legacy Motor Club. The team finished sixth in Rounds 1 and 2 at the Desert X-Prix and scored its first Super Sector in Round 2. |
| 2023 | Inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. |
| 2023 | Jett Lawrence claimed the 450 class Motocross championship in his rookie year, becoming the only 19-year-old rookie to go undefeated in his inaugural title campaign. He also won the Supercross championship in his rookie year. |
| 2023 | The AMA Motocross Championship and AMA Supercross Championship will merge to form the SuperMotocross World Championship, following the MXGP's worldwide title status and the advent of the FIM Supercross World Championship. |
| 2023 | The AMA Motocross Championship will merge with the MXGP and AMA Supercross Championship to form the SuperMotocross World Championship. |
| 2023 | NBC family of networks (NBC, USA, and Peacock) begin broadcasting AMA Motocross Championship races, with NBC showing two races live, USA broadcasting two races on delay, and Peacock providing live coverage of every race and exclusive coverage of seven rounds. |
| 2023 | Jett Lawrence wins the 450 MX category, while Chase Sexton takes the 450 SX championship. |
| July 2023 | Pastrana continued selective participation in powerboat racing, driving for the Pothole Heroes/Alegra Racing team at the Powerboat P1 Sarasota Grand Prix, copiloted by John Tomlinson. |
| February 14 2023 | Made the Daytona 500 entry field by scoring the second fastest lap among non-chartered teams. Finished 11th in the race after being turned by Aric Almirola on the final lap. |
| January 2023 | Pastrana announced plans to reduce his offshore racing commitments following the deaths of team manager Ken Block and to focus on family and other racing endeavors. |
| January 17 2023 | Officially announced to attempt the Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing, driving the No. 67 Toyota. |
| 2022 | Wins World Powerboat Championship in Class 1, partnering with British offshore powerboat racer Steve Curtis. |
| 2022 | Pastrana and Steve Curtis secured the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) Class 1 World Championship title with the Huski Chocolate Racing Team. |
| 2022 | Eli Tomac wins both 450 MX and 450 SX categories. |
| 2021 | Won two races in the inaugural Nitro Rallycross series, becoming the 2021 champion by claiming the tiebreaker over Scott Speed. |
| 2021 | Dylan Ferrandis wins the 450 MX category, and Cooper Webb secures the 450 SX championship. |
| 2021 | Many classic venues returned to the AMA Motocross Championship circuit after potential disruptions, including Unadilla MX, Hangtown, Red Bud, and others. |
| August 2021 | Surpassed his previous Mount Washington record by more than 16 seconds, driving an 862 hp 'Airslayer' 2020 Subaru WRX STI with a time of 5 minutes, 28.67 seconds. |
| 2020 | Travis Pastrana joined the Miss GEICO Racing Team to pilot a 47-foot catamaran in offshore powerboat racing, partnering with British racer Steve Curtis and Brit Lilly. |
| 2020 | Unique championship year with Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Tennessee hosting a race, likely due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions affecting traditional venues. |
| September 17 2020 | Announced to run the Las Vegas Truck Series race with Niece Motorsports, marking his first time making more than one Truck start in a season. |
| 2019 | Eli Tomac wins 450 MX, while Cooper Webb takes the 450 SX championship. |
| 2019 | WW Ranch Motocross Park in Jacksonville, Florida and several other venues were integrated into the championship's racing schedule. |
| 2018 | Returned to the Motocross of Nations with Team Puerto Rico (including teammates Kevin Windham and Ryan Sipes) to raise awareness following Hurricane Maria in 2017. |
| July 8 2018 | In Las Vegas, Nevada, Pastrana paid tribute to Evel Knievel by breaking three records in a single night: jumping over 52 cars, 16 buses, and the Caesar's Palace Fountain, with all jumps televised live on History. |
| 2017 | Eli Tomac wins the 450 MX category, while Ryan Dungey secures the 450 SX title. |
| July 2017 | Retook the Mount Washington car ascent record in his Subaru WRX STi with a time of 5 minutes, 44.72 seconds. |
| 2016 | Ken Roczen from Germany wins the 250cc AMA Motocross Championship riding a Suzuki. Cooper Webb wins the 125cc men's championship for the United States riding a Yamaha. Kylie Fasnacht wins the 125cc women's championship for the United States riding a Kawasaki. |
| 2016 | Ken Roczen from Germany wins the 450 MX championship, while Ryan Dungey dominates the 450 SX championship. |
| 2015 | Ryan Dungey wins the 250cc AMA Motocross Championship for the United States riding a KTM. Jeremy Martin wins the 125cc men's championship for the United States riding a Yamaha. Kylie Fasnacht wins the 125cc women's championship for the United States riding a Kawasaki. |
| 2015 | Ryan Dungey wins both 450 MX and 450 SX categories, demonstrating his racing prowess. |
| September 23 2015 | Announced a NASCAR comeback, signing a one-race deal with NTS Motorsports to race in the Truck Series at Las Vegas. |
| February 9 2015 | Pastrana and Hawkins welcomed their second daughter. |
| 2014 | Ken Roczen claimed the 450 class Motocross championship in his rookie year. |
| 2014 | Ken Roczen from Germany wins the 250cc AMA Motocross Championship riding a KTM. Jeremy Martin wins the 125cc men's championship for the United States riding a Yamaha. Marissa Markelon wins the 125cc women's championship for the United States riding a Kawasaki. |
| 2014 | Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana becomes a permanent part of the AMA Motocross Championship, further diversifying the racing locations. |
| October 3 2014 | Competed in the inaugural Red Bull Straight Rhythm competition in the Open Class, riding a custom Suzuki RM-Z 450 with a Honda CR500 engine swap (dubbed 'RM-Zilla'). Was eliminated early, with James Stewart Jr. winning the overall competition. |
| 2013 | Won his first career pole position at Talladega Superspeedway, but was involved in a late crash. |
| 2013 | Ryan Villopoto wins the 250cc AMA Motocross Championship for the United States riding a Kawasaki. Eli Tomac wins the 125cc men's championship for the United States riding a Honda. Jessica Patterson wins the 125cc women's championship for the United States riding a Honda. |
| 2013 | Ryan Villopoto secures championships in both 450 MX and 450 SX categories, with Ken Roczen winning the 450 MX category. |
| 2013 | Ryan Villopoto sweeps both 450 MX and 450 SX titles, while German rider Ken Roczen emerges in the 450 SX category. |
| November 11 2013 | Announced his departure from NASCAR, citing lack of sponsorship and desire to spend time with family. |
| September 2 2013 | Pastrana and Hawkins welcomed their first child, a daughter, on Labor Day. |
| 2012 | Competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona for AF Waltrip, driving a Ferrari 458 with Michael Waltrip, Rob Kauffman, and Rui Águas. The team started 38th and finished 35th overall, 22nd in the GT class. |
| 2012 | Ryan Dungey wins the 250cc AMA Motocross Championship for the United States riding a KTM. Blake Baggett wins the 125cc men's championship for the United States riding a Kawasaki. Ashley Fiolek wins the 125cc women's championship for the United States riding a Honda. |
| April 27 2012 | Made his Nationwide Series debut at Richmond 250, finishing 22nd. |
| 2011 | Competed in Denny Hamlin's Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Raceway, finishing 31st after a crash on lap two. |
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