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The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has issued a statement on why they determined no violations occurred in two separate incidents Saturday at the Arlington round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross.
You can read more about what happened here and read the full statement from the AMA below:
Following the 250 & 450 Main Events at Round 7 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Arlington, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is issuing a Race Direction communication regarding on-track red cross flag and red light signals during the event.
250 Class Race Direction Review
During the race, a warning light, also referred to as the single red lead in light, was displayed in accordance with standard race procedures. When the warning light is shown, riders are alerted of a future obstacle being shut down. However, the presence of the warning light alone does not prohibit riders from executing jumps unless accompanied by additional flag signals or directives indicating otherwise.
After a thorough review by Race Direction, it has been confirmed that all 250 riders remained in compliance with the rules. Since the warning light was displayed and no supplementary signals were issued to restrict jumping, riders were permitted to maintain race pace and execute jumps through the section.
As a result, no penalties have been assessed to any riders in the 250 class regarding this situation.
450 Class Race Direction Review
A separate situation occurred during the 450 Main Event involving a red cross flag being displayed at the finish line stand. At the time of the incident, no corresponding red lights or red cross flags were illuminated in the section leading into the jump.
Following a comprehensive review, Race Direction determined there was no blatant violation of the red cross rule. (1.6.14, e.,6)Riders were already committed to the jump without a visible warning light to reasonably signal the restricted condition prior to takeoff.
Given the absence of illuminated red lights and the lack of advanced visual indication before rider commitment, officials concluded that the circumstances did not warrant penalties.
As a result, no penalties have been assessed to any riders in the 450 class regarding this situation.
The AMA and its race officials remain committed to consistent rule enforcement, rider safety, and clear communication under all race conditions, and will carefully review our current lights procedure to ensure it continues to provide the highest level of safety and clarity for all participants. As a result of these scenarios, we’ve identified opportunities for improvement and have adjusted lighting operations and flagging procedures.
Chicken shit ama
I agree with Rick.
The AMA sends mixed signals every year with questionable calls and rules. You can have 2 identical scenerios and the AMA will have 2 different outcomes. Being back the consistency!!!
Flag without light. Jump. Light without flag. Jump. Now everyone is confused. AMA that’s why people think you’ve lost the sport.
The least they should have done was to award Joe and Pierce equal points and prize money. Obviously the riders were not made aware of this lead in light and why is it red…it should be yellow as a warning light always id, Joe saw a red light and rolled the jumps…one rule for American riders and one for everyone else…sooo unfair.
I agree with all of the people in the messages above me!!
When the red light came on there was no rider down on the whole track. I was there. No rider down anywhere. So if the light is supposed to Warren a rider about a possible down rider ,with NO rider down, why did some one official turn it on ? !!!!!
One question nobody has asked, Who turned on that light at that precise moment and why? Someone is responsible. Who had the ability to turn on that light? I think someone had a gambling issue they were trying to change. This smells so much like fraudulent activity. The AMA needs to do a complete investigation as to who could operate that light and did they have any gambling involvement in the race.