The ADAC MX Masters has become even more attractive to motocross riders. The ADAC is increasing the amount of prize money paid out from 230,000 euros to 260,000 euros for the 2015 season. There are also great spot prizes, such as brakes and tyres, awarded for special achievement by sponsors, especially in the junior classes. "The idea has always been to reward riders for their efforts. The ADAC MX Masters is now even more attractive with this increase of prize money by a further 30,000 euros. The ADAC MX Youngster Cup and the ADAC MX Junior Cup in particular will benefit from the prize money increase," said Dieter Porsch, ADAC Head of Motorcycling. As many as 240 riders line up each race weekend in Europe's most popular motocross series to compete for points and trophies. The title International German Motocross Champion is awarded in the main ADAC MX Masters class at the end of the season. The junior classes, the ADAC MX Youngster Cup (riders aged 14 to 21) and the ADAC MX Junior Cup (riders aged ten to 15) serve as a breeding ground for future pro motocross riders. Registration for all series is possible online at www.adac.de/mx-masters, as of December 1st.

Many pro motocross riders got their first experience in the series which was inaugurated ten years ago. German rider Ken Roczen from Mattstedt in Thuringia progressed through the junior classes to secure the ADAC MX Masters title in 2009 and 2010. He won the MX2 motocross world championship in 2011 and became the first German to secure the American motocross championship in the 450 cc class in 2014. German-Taiwanese rider Brian Hsu, who is sponsored by the ADAC Sports Foundation, contested a number of series in 2014, including the ADAC MX Youngster Cup. He lifted the world and European championship titles in the 125cc class in that same year and was crowned ADAC Junior Rider of the Year.

The ADAC MX Masters is a series that stages motocross over eight race weekends with two events taking place outside of Germany's borders (Austria and the Netherlands) and six on German soil. The weekends have something for the whole family. In addition to the spectacular motocross action out on track, there is a support programme, featuring the ADAC Insurance bouncy castle for kids and the ADAC young generation Suzuki quad track. Additional appeal is provided by an opportunity to shop for motocross bits and pieces, and there's also a special party programme, depending on event organiser. On average, more than 10,000 spectators per event came to the ADAC MX Masters during the 2014 season.

The competition format is the same for all ADAC MX Masters classes. Free practice, qualifying and a last-chance race are staged in each class on Saturday. Two races are then held on Sunday after a warm-up session. The series is attracting more and more current and former world championship riders to what is already a top-class starting field. The series is also open to privateers who do not enjoy works support and have their own special category.

Apart from prize money totalling 260,000 euros, riders can also win motocross equipment, which benefits both top riders and privateers. For example, series partner Motul provides packs of oil, and in the last-chance race, in addition to gaining more racing experience, all riders have the chance to win a Goldfren brake set and compete in the main race. In the ADAC MX Junior Cup class, the competitor who posts the fastest race lap can win a set of Golden Tyre racing tyres and the best starters in all classes get a Red Bull holeshot prize at the end of the year. As far as safety is concerned, the winners of the ADAC MX Junior Cup and the ADAC MX Youngster Cup each receive a voucher from Ortema for an orthopaedic device/neck brace.