From a press release issued by Infineon Raceway:
American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM)
Fact Sheet, April 26-27
What:
Infineon Raceway will host the oldest motorcycle club organization in the country when the American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) take over the 12-turn, 2.2-mile road course for a full weekend of racing action, April 26-27. The weekend will kick off Cycle Gear Sonomafest 2003, a nine-day motorcycle bonanza (April 26-May 4) highlighted by the AMA Supercuts Superbike Challenge, presented by Honda of Milpitas, May 2-4.
When:
April 26-27. This is the second stop on the eight-race series for 2003 for the AFM. Infineon Raceway will host three events, with other events taking place at Thunderhill Park (Willows) and Buttonwillow (Central Valley).
Where:
Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, Calif. 95476 (800-870-RACE or www.infineonraceway.com)
Circuit:
AFM riders will compete on Infineon Raceway’s 12-turn, 2.2-mile circuit. Riders will compete on the modified Turn 1, but will use the old Turns 8-11.
Top Divisions:
Formula Pacific, Open Superbike and 750 Superbike. Formula Pacific is the premier class. In all, 23 divisions will be contested during the weekend.
Race Length:
The Formula Pacific main event will be 10 laps, Open Superbike 8 laps and 750 Superbike 8 laps.
Competitors:
More than 700 competitors will compete in 23 divisions. Ninety-percent of all riders reside in Northern California.
What to expect:
David Stanton (Lafayette) holds the No. 1 plate in the AFM after winning the Formula Pacific championship in 2002. He will debut his new 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and should be a top contender after placing seventh in the first event of the season at Infineon Raceway in March. James Randolph (Santa Rosa) won the season opener in March and is the 2001 AFM champion. While all the attention is placed on Stanton and Randolph, Mike Raab should also be a top contender for the No. 1 plate in 2003. Raab (Campbell) took second place in the season opener.
Season thus Far:
In the AFM season-opener at Infineon Raceway on March 22-23, Randolph emerged with the victory in the premier Formula Pacific main event. Randolph held off challenges by Raab (Campbell) and Rob Mesa (Santa Clara). Stanton (Lafayette) had early problems but fought his way through the field to place seventh. Stanton rebounded with victories in Open Superbike and 750 Superbike.
2003 points after 1 event:
FORMULA PACIFIC: Randolph (Santa Rosa) 48; Raab (Campbell) 43; Mesa (Santa Clara) 39; Jeff Tigert (Newark) 36; Mark Foster (Foster City) 34.
OPEN SUPERBIKE: Stanton (Lafayette) 75; Randolph (Santa Rosa) 68; Raab (Campbell) 62; Mesa (Santa Clara) 57; Tigert (Newark) 52.
750 SUPERBIKE: Stanton (Lafayette) 75; Foster (Foster City) 68; Ken Hill (Union City) 62; Corey Eaton (Placerville) 57; Scott Wilson (Oakdale) 52.
Notable:
The AFM has more than 850 competitive members and has produced such AMA Superbike stars as Eddie Lawson, Fred Merkel and Steve Rapp. In addition to the on-track action, there will also be an extensive vendor midway and demonstration rides around the scenic Sonoma Valley by Aprilia and Buell.
Race times:
Gates open at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Practice will take place all day Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Main events in 23 divisions begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Fields for all main events are set according to the current points standings.
Tickets:
$5 Saturday, $10 Sunday or $10 for a weekend pass. Children 12 and under are free. All tickets can be purchased at the gate. Call 800-870-RACE or visit www.infineonraceway.com or www.afmracing.org.