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2005
AMA SUPERMOTO CHAMPIONSHIP
SUPERMOTO
CLASS
- Supermoto class
(450cc)
- Supermoto Unlimited
(490cc +)
- Supermoto class
(250cc), four-stroke *** NEW ***
- Honda Red Riders
Junior Supermoto Challenge
2005 RACE
SCHEDULE
- May 14, 2005:
Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, Calif.
- June 4, 2005:
Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisc.
- July 30, 2005:
USA International Raceway. Shawano, Wisc.
- August 20-21,
2005: Copper Mountain Ski Resort, Copper Mountain, Colo.
- September 24,
2005: Music City Motorplex, Nashville, Tenn.
- October 1, 2005:
Downtown Reno, Reno, Nev
PRESS RELEASE
- MAR 24,
2005 - 2005 SCHEDULE
- AMA Pro Racing
has released its schedule for the 2005 AMA Supermoto Championship. The
series will kick off at an all-new event in Southern California in May
and conclude in October on the streets of Reno, Nevada. Highlights will
include a return to Copper Mountain for a double-header event as well
as a stop at the all-new Supermoto-specific track at Road America.
- Kerry Graeber,
AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Communications commented on this year's
championship. "The 2005 schedule is a mix of proven, existing events
as well as a couple of new venues that show great promise," said
Graeber. "Additionally, the announcement that we will be adding
a 250cc class and feature two Supermoto class finales at each round
has been tremendously well received. We're confident that this year's
championship will be the best yet."
- Commenting on the
reasoning behind the season starting earlier than past seasons, AMA
Pro Racing Vice President, Commercial Development John Farris said there
were significant benefits. "The opportunity to showcase AMA Supermoto
in Southern California in conjunction with a major consumer event like
the Extreme Motorsports Expo (May 14-15 event) was just too good to
pass up," said Farris. "Same can be said for the new round
at Road America where AMA Supermoto will be featured on a purpose built
track in conjunction with the AMA Superbike weekend."
- FEB 10,
2005 - 250 CLASS
- In making the announcement,
Kerry Graeber, AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Director of Communications
said that the decision was made partly in response to the large number
of requests to add the class. "We have heard a tremendous amount
of feedback suggesting that we include 250s," said Graeber. "We
want to be responsive to this demand while recognizing the equity that
has been built up in the Supermoto and Supermoto Unlimited classes,
so we will run all three, plus the Junior program, in 2005. Beyond 2005
we'll have to assess what the market demand and equipment availability
is for each class."
- Graeber also said
that there will be some adjustments to the racing program this year.
"Along with adding 250s, we're also planning on implementing timed
qualifying to the program. This will enable us to streamline the qualifying
process given the larger number of entries that are expected,"
said Graeber.
- It was also announced
that the Supermoto class will feature a two race finale. "Running
two 450cc class finals at each round will make the title chase more
interesting and provide a better show for our fans," stated Graeber.
Points for each race will go towards the championship.
- Technical rules
for the new 250 class are being finalized. It is expected that the 250
rule structure will be comparable to what is currently in place for
Supermoto and Supermoto Unlimited in terms of allowable modifications.
Graeber also commented that the 2005 schedule is being finalized with
key events such as the Copper Mountain double header, Nashville, Reno
and Las Vegas rounds set to return, along with a couple of new venues.
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