Reached by Roadracing World, John Paolo Canton of Ducati North America said that Ducati was not involved in any discussions concerning the potential establishment of a manufacturer-controlled, MIC-sanctioned North American road racing series designed to compete with the AMA and FIM-sanctioned, DMG-promoted 2009 AMA Superbike Series. “Interesting,” Canton told Roadracing World. “I personally know nothing about it- and am pretty sure I would know if we were involved!”