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Via e-mail:

Since people are starting to talk about the new class, I figured I’d say something also.

I’m not sure that AMA really knows what it wants to do, They want to streamline the program but they sure missed that one. What they have managed to do is make it confusing for the general public.

Have you ever been to an SCCA National and all of the sudden there a bunch of different cars on the track in the same race, all you are left to do is wonder what the hell is this. I can see that happening here now–not very professional.

What is the problem just leaving the 250 GP class as is? Right now when we are on the track everyone knows what class it is. The changes that the AMA is making with the other classes makes more sense.

I don’t believe we will be that competitive against full-blown 600cc Superbikes mainly because of the limited development the manufacturers want to put into 250s now. At least you can buy a competitive 250, unlike the 600cc Supersport front-runners. But that is another subject altogether.

I really believe the 250 GP class is more popular than it gets credit for and that in the long run it will prove itself worthy of remaining as it is.

Thanks for hearing my point of view.
Greg Esser
#26 250GP
Pompano Beach, Florida