AMA Announces Rule Updates For MotoAmerica 2015
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The AMA and MotoAmerica, the new home of the AMA Superbike Series,
have announced updates to the rulebook for MotoAmerica, an AMA
national championship series and an FIM North America championship.
The changes include adding weight to motorcycles in the Superstock
1000 class and a change to the spare-motorcycle requirement in the
Supersport class.
To match the recently released FIM Superstock rules, motorcycles
competing in the Superstock 1000 class must now weigh a minimum of
170 kilograms (374 pounds) -- up from the previously announced
weight of 168 kilograms (369.6 pounds). Additionally, motorcycles
competing in Supersport and Superstock 600 must comply with a new
lowered Superstock Kit ECU price cap of Euro 2,500.
The AMA has also made a change to its spare-motorcycle requirement
in the Supersport class with riders and teams now permitted to use
their backup
motorcycles in the warm-up sessions. Previously, the spare
motorcycle could not be used in any practice/warm-up sessions.
Teams and riders must, however, declare their primary and spare
motorcycles during the initial tech inspection and prior to any
on-track activities.
The updated rules are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/roadracing/roadracingrules.aspx.
Additionally, the AMA has created an Annex A to all classes, which
is basically a rule-change list. Teams and riders can now refer to
the Annex A list to more easily track rule changes.
The AMA will also publish
approved equipment lists and requirements for suspension and
electronics. There will be no fees associated with the application
to include components to the approved equipment lists; and there
will be no approved equipment lists other than the aforementioned
suspension and
electronics lists. To receive an application, please submit your
request to technicaldirector@motoamerica.com.
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About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the new North American road racing series created in 2014. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Fame Inductee Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner.
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.