AMA Pro Racing Chief Operating Officer (COO) David Atlas announced at Friday’s riders meeting at the Suzuki White Lightning AMA Pro Superbike Nationals at VIRginia International Raceway that AMA Pro Road Racing classes will once again run in support of the FIM Superbike World Championship event at Miller Motorsports Park. That event is scheduled to once again take place over Memorial Day weekend (Saturday through Monday) May 28-30, 2011. In addition to the Superbike and Supersport World Championships, it is believed that the event will include all four current AMA Pro classes (National Guard Superbike, Daytona SportBike Presented by AMSOIL, SuperSport and Vance & Hines XR1200). A press release from AMA Pro Racing officially announcing these plans will be released soon, according to AMA Pro Racing officials. It is not known if the event will include the UtahSBA-sanctioned Larry H. Miller Superbike Challenge races. Atlas also informed entrants and participants at the meeting that officials at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca told him that they are working on bringing the Moto2 and 125cc World Championships to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix in 2011. “When I asked about the consequences for us,” said Atlas, “I was told in a very polite way, and I respected it because it was candid, that for that to happen then the likelihood would be that they would only invite one of our classes back. That would create big issues for us, as far as I’m concerned. “They assured me they would know quickly. Point of fact, they still haven’t been told whether that’s possible. What it requires is bringing the Indy show [Indianapolis Motor Speedway] and the Laguna show closer together [on the calendar] so the European contingent comes over in a group [in one trip] and that way they can have the full compliment [of classes]. I just wanted to share that with you. I don’t know what the consequences are going to be. I just wanted to let you know that.” More, from a press release issued by Miller Motorsports Park: AMA Pro Racing Returning to Miller MotorsportsPark in 2011 Series to Make First Utah Appearance Since 2008 TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (August 13, 2010) “” AMA Pro Racing will return to the Miller Motorsports Park schedule in 2011 and will join the FIM Superbike World Championship presented by HANNspree on Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30, 2011. This event will mark the return of AMA Pro Racing to Miller MotorsportsPark for the first time since 2008. They will be joined on the schedule by the third annual Lucas Oil Superbike Challenge. The AMA Pro Racing series will complement the Utah USA Round of the FIM Superbike World Championship presented by HANNspree, which will be making its fourth appearance in Utah. “AMA Pro Racing was one of the highlights of MillerMotorsportsPark’s schedule when the track opened in 2006,” said John Larson, general manager of Miller Motorsports Park. “We are very pleased to welcome them back, and we look forward to renewing old acquaintances with our AMA friends. We are particularly excited about having the new Vance & Hines XR1200 series here, since Utah is a hotbed of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts.” Bryan Miller, assistant general manager of Miller Motorsports Park, said, “With the return of AMA Pro Racing, we will host the most competitive motorcycle race weekend in North America in 2011; the best in the world with SBK, the best in the U.S. with AMA Pro Racing and the best semi-pro race with the Lucas Oil Superbike Challenge. This competition is the cornerstone of the new Memorial Day tradition we are working to build for America’s motorcycling community.” “We are delighted to be returning to Miller Motorsports Park,” said AMA Pro Chief Operating Officer and Managing Member, David Atlas. “Our riders have indicated that racing at Miller Motorsports Park was very important and we were delighted that we could come to an agreement with the Miller family and the track to combine the best of AMA Pro road racing with the World Superbike Championship to create a real celebration of motorcycle racing.” As was the case this year, the Memorial Day weekend event will be one of the biggest sporting events in the state of Utah since the 2002 Winter Olympics. This year’s event included a welcome ceremony with Governor Gary R. Herbert at the Utah State Capitol, a street party at the Gateway Mall, a major classic-rock concert featuring Foreigner, Styx and Kansas at the track, and three days of racing and entertainment for families. “This year’s event was the most successful event in the track’s history,” said Larson. “We look forward to making our 2011 event even bigger and better.” Information on ticket prices and event details, including a major concert, for the 2011 World Superbike/AMA Pro Racing weekend will be announced in the near future. For more information on the FIM Superbike World Championship, visit their Web site at www.WorldSBK.com. For more information on AMA Pro Racing, visit their Web site at www.AMAProRacing.com. For more information on the 2011 World Superbike/AMA Pro Racing weekend at Miller MotorsportsPark, visit www.SBKUSA.com. For general information regarding Miller MotorsportsPark, call 435-277-RACE (7223) or visit www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com. More, from a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing: AMA Pro Racing and Miller Motorsports Park Announce 2011 Event DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 13, 2010) – AMA Pro Racing and Miller Motorsports Park are pleased to announce that AMA Pro Road Racing will return to Miller Motorsports Park in conjunction with the Utah USA round of the FIM Superbike World Championship presented by HANNspree for a celebration of motorcycle racing over the Memorial Day weekend in 2011. Miller Motorsports Park was the result of the vision, drive and determination of its founder, the late Larry H. Miller, a successful automobile and media businessman and Utah Jazz NBA team owner. The facility is built to the highest standards and provides a first-class facility for riders, teams and fans alike. “We are delighted to be returning to Miller Motorsports Park,” said AMA Pro Chief Operating Officer and Managing Member, David Atlas. “Our riders have indicated that racing at Miller Motorsports Park was very important and we were delighted that we could come to an agreement with the Miller family and the track to combine the best of AMA Pro road racing with the Superbike World Championship to create a real celebration of motorcycle racing.” AMA Pro Racing previously competed at Miller Motorsports Park from 2006 through 2008. A number of current AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike competitors have won AMA Pro races at Miller including Jake Zemke, Josh Hayes and Geoff May. Bryan Miller, assistant general manager of Miller Motorsports Park said, “With the return of AMA Pro Racing, we will host the most competitive motorcycle race weekend in North America in 2011; the best in the world with SBK, the best in the U.S. with AMA Pro Racing and the best semi-pro race with the Lucas Oil Superbike Challenge. This competition is the cornerstone of the new Memorial Day tradition we are working to build for America’s motorcycling community.” The event will take place over the Memorial Day weekend, beginning on Saturday, May 28th and concluding on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, 2011. Further information on the 2011 AMA Pro Road Racing schedule will be announced as it is finalized. Please visit www.amaproracing.com for series information. 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.
Updated With Official Releases: AMA Pro Racing Will Return To Miller Motorsports Park’s World Superbike Event, May Not Return To Red Bull U.S.G.P. At Laguna Seca In 2011
Updated With Official Releases: AMA Pro Racing Will Return To Miller Motorsports Park’s World Superbike Event, May Not Return To Red Bull U.S.G.P. At Laguna Seca In 2011
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