American Motorcyclist Association announces partnership for Road Race Grand Championships PICKERINGTON, OHIO–The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that it is partnering with the Championship Cup Series (CCS) to help run and operate the 2008 AMA Sports Road Race Grand Championships, set for September 19-21 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “AMA Sports is committed to the best interests of the racers, first and foremost, and working with a strong partner on this championship is the right answer. The opportunity to work with CCS allows us to take the Road Race Grand Championships to the next level,” said AMA Senior Director of Racing Bryan Cohn. “We are excited to be working with the entire CCS team, and the future is brighter than ever for amateur road racing with their cooperation.” The 2008 AMA Sports Road Race Grand Championships will be run and operated by CCS. CCS classes, including youth classes, will be fielded. CCS rules and regulations will be utilized, and CCS officials will handle officiating duties. AMA Sports No. 1 plates will be awarded to class winners. “We as an organization are excited about the opportunity to help with the operational aspect of this event,” said CCS Director of Operations Kevin Elliott. “The AMA Sports Road Race Grand Championships have started a history of top-level competition across all club levels, and we’re proud to be part of it, not just this year but in the future as well.” A revised schedule and supplemental regulations is currently available in the Racing section of www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com and will soon be available on the CCS website at www.ccsracing.us. The AMA Sports Road Race Grand Championships are the premier amateur road-racing event, awarding AMA amateur national road-racing championships in a number of classes. Not only do riders get ample track time and an opportunity to race against the country’s fastest amateur racers, but the best compete for the AMA Road Racing Horizon Award, which goes to the rider showing the most promise for success in the professional ranks. Past winners of the AMA Road Racing Horizon Award have included Jason DiSalvo, Ben Spies and Blake Young.