The thrilling world of AMA Supercross has more twists and turns in it than a snake in a labyrinth. The official website of AMA Supercross is a great place to begin a search for upcoming motocross events, where to buy tickets, and racer stats. It may be found at www.amamotocross.com. Another great website to check for all the latest AMA Supercross information is http://www.supercross.com

The Beginning

While the American Motorcyclist Association AMA began in the 1920?s, the beginning of AMA Supercross can be traced back to the late 1940?s and the formation of the annual Motocross de Nations event. Since that time, the sport has grown in popularity and has developed worldwide fascination. Viewers around the globe tune into televised AMA Supercross events.

How Supercross Differs From Motocross

Where motocross is held outdoors during the day, supercross is indoor racing held at night. Motocross race times are approximately 30 minutes long, while supercross races only last about 15-20 minutes, and have many jumps. Supercross is more technical than motocross; and is the more popular with fans of the two.

Safety Concerns

Supercross is also considered more dangerous than motocross due to the technical aspect. Pressure is on the racers to push the limits and to take risks in order to win. As with any sport, as advances are made in equipment and as athletes push themselves to be the best, the dangers will increase as will the call for better rules regarding safety.

So, You Want to Be a Supercross Racer

Champion Supercross Racer Jeremy McGrath wrote a book published by Harper Entertainment titled, "Wide Open: A Life in Supercross" which details not only his own adventure as a supercross champion; but also gives the reader the information they need in order to pursue their own supercross racing adventure.

Jeremy McGrath is commonly referred to as "the Michael Jordan of Supercross" and has been rewarded for his skills with multiple sponsorships, video games featuring him, and more.

Anyone wishing to be a supercross racer may want to do as much research as they can into how to get started, what the risks are, and what is involved in being a supercross racer before they make any life-altering decisions. The lifestyle may not be for everyone, but for some, it is the only way to live.