by: Kayla Bolton
Thursday, September 6, 2018 | 10:15 AM
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Jessica Patterson Classic Rescheduled for October 6-7
WMX Season Finale to Take Place in South Carolina
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 6, 2018) – The Women’s Professional Motocross Championship (WMX), an AMA National Championship, is excited to announce the rescheduled dates for the Jessica Patterson Classic in Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina for the weekend of October 6-7, 2018.
The Jessica Patterson Classic was originally scheduled for the weekend of June 30 through July 1. However, while running the amateur races and the WMX division races on Saturday the weather took a turn for the worse. As the rain fell, flash flooding conditions were created, and racing was forced to cease operations for the day. The rain continued to fall, and after assessing the situation the following day the event was unfortunately forced to cancel.
The Jessica Patterson Classic will become a three moto format with practice taking place on Saturday, October 6. Then on Sunday, October 7, the day will start with practice/timed qualifying at 10 a.m., followed by moto one at 12 p.m. moto two at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. showcasing the third and final moto of the 2018 season.
The seven-time WMX champion is excited to host the Women’s Professional Motocross season finale round. Patterson expressed her excitement to us saying, “ We were very disappointed that our scheduled event was rained out. Our facility and our staff were ready to host this national event. Now our team and our facility are in better shape than ever and ready to welcome the most talented women motocrossers in the world.”
An awards ceremony will be held Sunday after the third moto to officially crown the 2018 National Champion, and Top 10 awards. If you previously signed up to race the Jessica Patterson Classic, you will have a credit towards your entry. If you did not sign up earlier in the year, then the WMX race fee is $100. For more information about the Jessica Patterson Classic WMX rounds, click HERE.
For more information about WMX racing, please visit the official website at www.racewmx.com or call (304) 284-0101. Also, follow the official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for exclusive content and to catch the latest news.
About The Women's Professional Motocross Championship:
The Women's Professional Motocross Championship (WMX), an AMA National Championship, features the world's fastest female outdoor motocross racers. The 8-round series begins with the Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross at Daytona International Speedway in March and concludes at the Jessica Patterson Classic on October 7. It includes stops at premier motorsport facilities across America, with events in Florida, Texas, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Indiana. These top female pro racers compete in a two-moto format on machines ranging from 125cc to 250cc. The WMX series is managed by MX Sports Pro Racing, a West Virginia-based company and industry leader in power sports event production. For more information, please visit www.racewmx.com or call (304) 284-0101.
About the American Motorcyclist Association:
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.