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The First AFMXA Amateur FMX Contest is going off tomorrow at Pala Raceway! Here’s the rundown of everything you need to know. Also, check out the preview that ESPN put together of Amateur Athletes attending the contest.

1st Annual AFMXA Amateur Competition and Awards Show presented by Fuel TV celebrate the past, present and future of FMX at Pala Raceway and Casino this Saturday, November 7.

What: The American Freestyle Motocross Association (”AFMXA”), a governing collective of Freestyle Motocross riders and action sports industry leaders, is hosting an action-packed series of events this Saturday, Nov. 7th, in Pala, CA.

1. The 1st annual AFMXA Amateur Competition kicks things off at 8:00am and will be filled with great young potential from around the world. Riders from Japan, Mexico, Canada, Hungary and across the U.S. are registered to compete. In order to qualify, riders have to be at least 14 years old and submit video entries to www.afmxa.com. The top 10 rider videos chosen for best execution, style and innovation were invited to compete in the event. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place titles will be decided by a judging panel that includes Brian Deegan, Ronnie Faisst, Jeremy Stenberg, Mike Mason and Nate Adams.

2. A professional FMX demo will take place after the Amateur competition, showcasing the talents of the athletes on the judging panel and fellow riders, including Taka Higashino, Todd Potter and more.

3. The AFMXA Awards Show will take place in the evening, recognizing top athletes and companies for their accomplishments, commitment to and influence on the sport. Hosted by Metal Mulisha team rider and X Games Gold medalist, Todd Potter, and FUEL TV’s Pat Parnell from “The Daily Habit,” the AFMXA Awards will bring some of the biggest names in action sports together in one room to celebrate freestyle motocross and its talent. With a variety of categories, including Best Spread in a Magazine and Biggest Slam, this year’s most dedicated rider will be recognized with the Lusk Legacy Rider of the Year award, in memory of fellow FMX gold medalist, Jeremy Lusk.

***Open to the public and tickets are still available. Visit www.afmxa.com to learn more.***

Who: Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Mike Mason, Beau Bamberg, Takayuki Higashino, Blake Williams, Jackson Strong, Lance Coury, Levi Sherwood, Robbie Maddison, Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan, Ronnie Faisst, Mike Metzger, Nate Adams, Drew Brown, Toby Bost, Leah Steiger, industry insiders and more!

Where and When:
AFMXA Amateur Competition
November 7th, 2009
8:00am – 2:00pm

Pala Raceway
12799 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059

AFMXA Awards Ceremony
November 7th, 2009
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Pala Casino
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059

AFMXA Awards Nominees

Best Part in a Video
Jeremy Lusk, On the Pipe 5
Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Hood Rich
Mike Mason, On the Pipe 5

Biggest Slam
Beau Bamberg
Cameron Sinclair
Takayuki Higoshino

Best Spread In a Magazine
Blake Williams
Jeremy Lusk
Todd Potter

New Blood
Jackson Strong
Lance Coury
Levi Sherwood

Mucho Cohones
Cameron Sinclair
Robbie Maddison
Travis Pastrana

Unsung Hero
Dane Heron
Dr. Gus Gialamas
Lizz Leach

Legends Award
Brian Deegan
Mike Metzger
Travis Pastrana

Lusk Legacy Rider of the Year
Blake Williams
Jeremy Stenberg
Nate Adams