Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By Michael Hannas

AFM South will return next year with races at Buttonwillow Raceway Park and California Speedway promoted and run by Fastrack Association, according to Fastrack co-owner David Pyles.

In a phone call to Fastrack offices, Roadracing World learned that the series will be organized, run, and promoted by FTA officials under AFM sanction and rules. Fastrack officials were at last weekend’s Sears Point AFM event getting familiar with AFM’s rules and raceday procedures.

Although AFM South races will be run by Fastrack, the AFM will continue to own the series to take advantage of the club’s non-profit status. The AFM South schedule is yet to be set, but will consist of six races; four at Fontana and two at Buttonwillow. AFM North will also have six races, four at Sears Point and two at Thunderhill.

There will be AFM North and AFM South Regional Champions in each class, and there will also be an overall AFM Champion in each class. Nine races will count towards the overall Championship, meaning that AFM North riders seeking an overall class Championship will have to attend three AFM South races, and vice versa.

AFM and Fastrack Association should be releasing more details soon.