AMA Pro Road Racing Now Accepting RFPs From ECU Suppliers for 2014 AMA Superbike Season

AMA Pro Racing Announces Request for Proposals from ECU Manufacturers for 2014 AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Season

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 2, 2012) - AMA Pro Racing officials announced today an open Request for Proposals from ECU manufacturers interested in the possibility of becoming an Official Partner of AMA Pro Racing and the exclusive supplier of ECUs for the AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Championship, applicable no earlier than 2014.                         Larry Pegram #72 leads a pack of riders that include Chris Fillmore #11, Steve Rapp #15, Geoff May #99 and Aaron Yates #20 in one of the final events of the 2012 Geico Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing AMA Superbike Championship season.  AMA Pro Road Racing photo by Brian J. Nelson.     AMA Pro Racing has long been investigating possible appropriate modifications to the electronic rules for the premier American SuperBike class with direct consultation of O.E. manufactures, teams and aftermarket suppliers. Many options have been comprehensively evaluated in the common interest of providing an equitable, cost-effective, enforceable and sustainable racing platform while instilling growth and interest in the sport of motorcycle road racing.   This latest open RFP is being extended to ensure every option has been considered before finalizing any future technical rules.   Proposals may be submitted to:   AMA Pro Racing Attn: Technical Department 525 Fentress Blvd., Suite B Daytona Beach, FL 32118 P: 386-492-1014   The final date for ECU manufacturers to submit their proposal is December 14, 2012. AMA Pro Racing will announce any modifications to the 2014 American SuperBike electronic rules by December 31st, 2012.

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com. For additional information contact:   AMA Pro Racing Communications, (386) 492-1014, communications@amaproracing.com

AMA Pro Road Racing Announces 2013 Racing License Applications Now Available

To: GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Community

From: AMA Pro Member Services

Date: November 1, 2012

Subject: 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing License Applications

Licensing applications for the 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing season are now available. AMA Pro Racing License and Crew membership applicants will receive a 10% discount on membership fees for the 2013 season if completed applications and payments are received in the AMA Pro Racing office by Friday, January 4, 2013.

The following files have been made available in the Competitor Information section of AMAProRacing.com.

2013 AMA Pro American SuperBike and Daytona SportBike License Application

• An AMA Pro Racing American SuperBike license is issued to eligible riders who have reached the minimum age of 18 years. (Age specific classes and endurance events do not count towards your eligibility.) AMA Pro riders who have held a Daytona SportBike license for one full year and have earned 100 advancement points in Daytona SportBike competition may apply for this license. New applicants must meet the criteria specified in the licensing documentation.
• The file can be downloaded at http://www.amaproracing.com//assets/2013-AMAPro-ASB-and-DSB-license-app.pdf

2013 AMA Pro SuperSport and XR1200 Series License Application

• An AMA Pro Racing SuperSport License is issued to eligible expert riders who have reached the minimum age of 16 and meet the criteria specified in the licensing documenation.
• The SuperSport License not only allows participation in the SuperSport class, but also the XR1200 series. For XR1200 competitors that intend to enter only XR1200 races, the SuperSport license is the correct credential.
• The SuperSport class will have two divisions with an equal number of points paying events scheduled per division. Riders may compete outside of their respective division however they will only earn and accumulate points toward their declared divisional championship.
• Riders who have won two Divisional or National SuperSport championships are no longer eligible to participate in the SuperSport class. Any overall National Championship along with the qualifying Divisional Championship earned in the same season will be counted as one.
• To highlight the younger SuperSport riders, a year-end award will be presented to the highest overall scoring 16 - 21 year old SuperSport competitor. This running battle of the future up-and-comers will be tracked and promoted throughout the season. Riders will not be eligible for this award in the season following their 21st birthday.
• The file can be downloaded at http://www.amaproracing.com//assets/2013-AMAPro-SS-and-XR-license-app.pdf

2013 AMA Pro Road Racing Crew License Application

 

The file can be downloaded at http://www.amaproracing.com//assets/2013-AMAPro-RR-Crew-app.pdf

2013 International Rider Application

 

The file can be downloaded at http://www.amaproracing.com//assets/2013-AMAPro-RR-Intl-App.pdf

 

2013 License and Class Eligibility Requirements

 

The file can be downloaded at http://www.amaproracing.com//assets/2013-AMAPro-RR-Eligibility-Verification.pdf

 

2013 Purse Payment Designation Form

 

The file can be downloaded at http://www.amaproracing.com//assets/2013-AMAPro-RR-Purse-Payment-Designation.pdf

Please contact Sharon McMillan in AMA Pro Racing Member Services at (386) 492-1014 ext. 151 for any questions regarding the license and entry process.