Posted: 16 Mar 2010 04:54 PM PDT

175-mph, Two-wheeled Road Racing Rockets Spend Summer in the Valley

Summit Point Raceway has announced a 2010 motorcycle racing schedule that includes six weekends of two-day action for fans of two-wheeled action.

The 10-turn, 2.0-mile Summit Point Raceway will host the WERA Racing organization events, including the annual 6-hour Bridgestone National Endurance Series race, on three weekends. The 26-year-old

Championship Cup Series joins with the American Sportbike Racing Association Pro Racing series to fill out the rest of the summer of high speed action.

The season of motorcycle racing at Summit Point Raceway begins with a Saturday-Sunday weekend of racing for WERA racers on April 10-11. WERA, begun in 1974, features classes for almost all sport bike motorcycles. Saturday's competition starts with warm ups and qualifying. WERA racing features 8- to 10-lap events that are run Saturday afternoon and Sunday all day. Racing usually lasts until 5 p.m. each day.

WERA returns to Summit Point from Friday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 1 in an event that will also feature the 6-hour Bridgestone National Endurance Series race. The endurance series features teams of riders who take turns piloting the same bike trying to see which team can run the most laps in a 6-hour time period. WERA rounds out the action with racing from Saturday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19.

Riders in the combined CCS/ASRA Pro Racing series will race on three weekends: the annual Summit Point Festival of Speed, Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31; Saturday, July 3 to Sunday, July 4 and the End of Summer Cyclefest, Saturday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 29. The Cyclefest includes racing sidecar motorcycles.

WERA and CCS Racing offers a fan-friendly environment not found in most other forms of speed competitions. Motorcycle racing isn't like NASCAR where fans are kept away from the drivers. Motorcycle racing fans are free to roam the pits at Summit Pont Raceway to talk to their favorite riders, ask questions, and check out the motorcycles. Also Summit Point Raceway allows free camping and provides hot showers for fans and competitors.

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WERA Collaborates With YRR To Promote Youth Road Racing - RoadracingWorld.com

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 01:45 PM PDT

From a press release issued by Youth Road Racing:
Long Beach, Calif. (March 18, 2010) — WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, Inc. (WERA) and Youth Road Racing USA (YRR) are proud to announce a collaborative effort to promote and develop youth roadracing in America. As the official sponsor of the WERA Mini Race series, YRR will utilize its StepUp program to provide youngsters a graduated process for developing their racing skills and acquiring a WERA competition license.
The YRR StepUp program cultivates young racers through skill-building exercises and exposing them to the racetrack in a safe and controlled environment. The program has helped the evolution of 2008 U.S. Red Bull Rookie Cup Champion, Benny Solis, Jr., 2009 USGPRU 125GP runner up Ryan Matter and many other up-and-coming competitors. With this WERA collaboration, YRR's StepUp program is now connected to racing through select WERA events nationwide.
"The StepUp program has been a key component of Youth Road Racing USA's progression, and has provided numerous kids a safe environment in which to prepare for professional roadracing," says YRR Founder & President, Josiah Taulbee. "Now, with WERA's support and our sponsorship of its Mini Series, we can enhance the StepUp program and properly prepare kids for the next level of their racing careers by offering WERA licensing through on-track instruction nationwide."
WERA has allowed youngsters to race in its Sportsman series since its inception and recently added 50cc and 80cc minis to select racetracks five years ago. By aligning the efforts of WERA and YRR, the organizations will bridge the gap between youth and professional competition. YRR will head up the effort to promote WERA events to local youth racing programs across the country.
"WERA Motorcycle Roadracing is happy to partner with the Youth Road Racing USA program and give young riders another avenue to craft their skills and give them a way to make their dreams of being a motorcycle roadracer come true," says WERA President, Evelyne Clarke. "Many world-caliber riders have come from the WERA Motorcycle Roadracing community. To now have YRR as a part of that community will only help boost the fortunes of these future roadracing stars."
Catch the WERA Mini Series roadrace events supported by Youth Road Racing USA at all of the five remaining Lucas Oils WERA West rounds as well as regional races east of the Mississippi at Beaver Run, Nashville, Talladega, Jennings GP, Summit Point and Carolina Motorsports Park events. Participating YRR riders and associations will receive a 50 percent discount on WERA's license fee.
About WERA
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, Inc, is one of the oldest and largest national sanctioning bodies conducting motorcycle races at roadcourses across the United States. 1999 marked the 25th Anniversary for WERA Motorcycle Roadracing. There are over 3,000 roadracers holding a competition license and 250 holding a support membership.
About Youth Road Racing USA
Youth Road Racing USA is an organization dedicated to defining, promoting and growing the sport of Youth Road Racing in the US with the support of local and national organizations which provide youth-focused racing environments.

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West Coast Moto Jam coming to Sonoma in May - Napa Valley Register

Posted: 18 Mar 2010 08:02 AM PDT

Infineon Raceway's traditional spring motorcycle weekend will have a new look and feel in 2010, as well as a new name.

The West Coast Moto Jam will take place May 14-16 and boasts a little bit of everything on two wheels, highlighted by the best motorcycle road racers in the country from AMA Pro Road Racing.

But the action won't be limited to the world-famous road course. The weekend will also feature Supermoto, Flat Track and Motocross.

Plus, the raceway will host the first-ever zero-carbon motorcycle race in the United States with the TTXGP U.S. Championships.

It's one of the most comprehensive motorcycle weekends on the West Coast.

"Northern California is home to enthusiasts of every kind of motorcycle racing, and our vision for this event is to offer a unique menu of activity that will satisfy every one of their passions," said Steve Page, president and general manager of Infineon Raceway.

A look at the motorcycle menu:

AMA Pro Road Racing

The road course will be the site for AMA Pro Road Racing with action in three divisions — American SuperBike, Daytona SportBike and Supersport.

Each division will run main events on both Saturday and Sunday of race weekend, making for a jam-packed program on the road course.

TTXGP U.S.Championships

Infineon Raceway will host the first-ever zero-carbon motorcycle race in the United States with the TTXGP U.S. Championships.

Azhar Hussain, founder of TTXGP (Time Trial eXtreme Grand Prix), hopes to build on the success of a similar event hosted in Europe last June.

Supermoto USA

The Infineon Raceway Karting Center will also come alive with Supermoto USA, which will compete for the fifth consecutive year.

Competitors will navigate the three-quarter mile, 16-turn course, which is a combination of dirt and asphalt.

It's one of the most challenging circuits on the series' schedule.

Motocross

Motocross, which was a highly-popular addition to the race weekend in 2008, returns after a one-year hiatus. Racing will be featured in vintage, amateur and endurance divisions.

Legendary rider Brad Lackey, who won the 1982 World Motocross Championship, will team with McAllister Motorsports to host the event. More than 300 riders are expected for this three-day event.

Flat Track

Flat Track will take place on a quarter-mile oval created behind the Turn 9 Terrace with Eddie Mulder's West Coast Dirt Track Series.

This marks the first Flat Track event at Infineon Raceway in more than 20 years. Racing will span all weekend.

May 12-13

Festivities begin on Wednesday, May 12, with a 3J's Motorcycle Track Day (www.3jsmotorcycledays.com), with all proceeds benefitting Speedway Children's Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway.

That night, get ready for motorcycle drag racing on the quarter-mile strip.

The 5th annual Leo Vince Grape Crushers Run takes place on Thursday, May 13.

To take part in this day of easy riding through the Sonoma Valley, contact Leo Vince at www.leovinceusa.com.

For ticket information to the West Coast Moto Jam, visit www.infineonraceway.com or call (800) 870-RACE.

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