1000CC SUPERBIKES TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2008

Andrew229 · 05-26-2005, 04:35 PM

I hope this release will get Yamaha and Kawi back in Superbikes next year. That would be awesome!! :thumbup

Status Quo In AMA Superbike Through 2008
ama sez the current formula will remain
by staff
Thursday, May 26, 2005
This AMA release confirms the current Superbike formula through 2008, as was the rumor last week at Pikes Peak.

1000CC SUPERBIKES TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2008

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 26, 2005) -- AMA Pro Racing said today that it will continue to utilize 1000cc-based equipment in the AMA Superbike Championship through the 2008 racing season.

Rules adding 1000cc motorcycles to the class were announced in 2002 for the 2003 racing season. Current AMA Superbike rules feature 901-1000cc four-stroke engines with two or more cylinders, exclusively.

According to AMA Pro Racing CEO Scott Hollingsworth, fan interest in AMA Superbike is expanding. "Ratings for SPEED Channel's television coverage of the AMA Superbike Championship are 19% higher this year than 2004, and coverage of last weekend's Superbike race from Pike Peak was the highest-rated AMA Superbike broadcast of the year," said Hollingsworth. "Similarly, through the first five events of 2005, we're on pace to see record-setting attendance. With the announcement of 1000s continuing at least through 2008, we're confident we'll see continued improvement in the overall quality of racing and fan enjoyment."

jaim · 05-29-2005, 04:03 AM

That is good news. Especially for us folks who want to buy a new liter class bike in a year or so. :clapping Not to mention the manufacturers will keep making improvements to the liter class.

mrXBma · 05-30-2005, 08:58 PM

The market is pretty big for 1k I'd be surprised if they ever stopped making them

05-26-2005, 04:35 PM	#1
Andrew229 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 54 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (10)	1000CC SUPERBIKES TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2008 I hope this release will get Yamaha and Kawi back in Superbikes next year. That would be awesome!! :thumbup Status Quo In AMA Superbike Through 2008 ama sez the current formula will remain by staff Thursday, May 26, 2005 This AMA release confirms the current Superbike formula through 2008, as was the rumor last week at Pikes Peak. 1000CC SUPERBIKES TO CONTINUE THROUGH 2008 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 26, 2005) -- AMA Pro Racing said today that it will continue to utilize 1000cc-based equipment in the AMA Superbike Championship through the 2008 racing season. Rules adding 1000cc motorcycles to the class were announced in 2002 for the 2003 racing season. Current AMA Superbike rules feature 901-1000cc four-stroke engines with two or more cylinders, exclusively. According to AMA Pro Racing CEO Scott Hollingsworth, fan interest in AMA Superbike is expanding. "Ratings for SPEED Channel's television coverage of the AMA Superbike Championship are 19% higher this year than 2004, and coverage of last weekend's Superbike race from Pike Peak was the highest-rated AMA Superbike broadcast of the year," said Hollingsworth. "Similarly, through the first five events of 2005, we're on pace to see record-setting attendance. With the announcement of 1000s continuing at least through 2008, we're confident we'll see continued improvement in the overall quality of racing and fan enjoyment." __________________ My habits are Xtreme.....

05-29-2005, 04:03 AM	#2
jaim Squid Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Land of Canyons Posts: 185 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (10)	That is good news. Especially for us folks who want to buy a new liter class bike in a year or so. :clapping Not to mention the manufacturers will keep making improvements to the liter class. __________________ Are you crazy? Is that your problem?

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05-30-2005, 08:58 PM	#3
mrXBma Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: So cal Posts: 926 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (32)	The market is pretty big for 1k I'd be surprised if they ever stopped making them