May 31, 2005
Encintas, CA - NASMOTO, a new organization designed to
greatly expand the sport of Supermoto in North America, has launched the
NASMOTO Grand Prix for all levels of Supermoto riders, kicking off June
18-19, 2005 at the USA International Raceway in Shawano, WI. NASMOTO,
formed in partnership with AMA Sports, has received the official
blessing of the AMA and Supermoto Canada along with inscriptions from
the FIM and NAMU.
"The NASMOTO Grand Prix will be a terrific grass-roots program to help
build riders for the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship," noted AMA Sports
Senior Director Douglas Neubauer. "The AMA is excited about the evolving
opportunities for Supermoto in North America, and NASMOTO is a great way
to grow the sport at all levels, benefiting everyone from promising
beginners to the AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Series."
The first event in Shawano, dubbed the NASMOTO Grand Prix of Green Bay,
will be followed by races in Cleveland, Toronto, Southern California,
the Northwest and Southeast regions, and at October's Red Bull
Supermoto-A-Go-Go on the streets of Reno, NV. NASMOTO will also produce
the 2005 AMA Supermoto Grand Championship for riders who qualify at 2005
NASMOTO Grand Prix events.
Inspired by recognized international competition standards, the premier
class for the Grand Prix will be the SM1 450 Open class format, enabling
the best of the best to pull out all the stops. Additionally, to fulfill
NASMOTO's goal of creating "Supermoto pros of the future," the Grand
Prix will feature a full range of classes, from the youngsters of 85cc
Mini-Moto to the Sport Moto class that encourages the use of stock
equipment and DOT tires.
"We are excited about this year's slate of events," said Ted Baker, VP
of NASMOTO and President of Supermoto Canada, "and we are actively
seeking out promoters and participants locally and regionally throughout
North America so they can be included in the AMA-sanctioned NASMOTO
program."
Even the legendary creator of Supermoto, Gavin Trippe, gives NASMOTO the
nod.
"Little did I know back in 1979 that this sport would take off as it
has, and I'm thrilled to see this new organization come along to ensure
that there will be great Supermoto riders from North America for years
to come," commented Trippe.
2005 NASMOTO Grand Prix schedule:*
June 18-19 NASMOTO Grand Prix of Green Bay USA International
Raceway Shawano, WI
Aug. 6-7 NASMOTO Grand Prix of Cleveland Northcoast Harbor
Cleveland, OH
Aug. 27-28 NASMOTO Grand Prix of Toronto The Docks
Entertainment Center Toronto, Canada
Sept. 17-18 NASMOTO Grand Prix of California Southern California
location TBA
October 1 NASMOTO Grand Prix of Reno Red Bull
Supermoto-A-Go-Go Streets of Reno, NV
* Dates subject to change.
