Event Times: Friday, July 15, 2011* * All events dates and times are subject to change.
Event open to the public.
Gates Open
TBA
Practice
5:00 pm
Start time
6:00 pm
Event Location: The race will
be conducted in Downtown West Branch.
Directions: Exit 212 West
Branch.
DON'T FORGET A BLANKET OR LAWN CHAIRS.
Supermoto is a cross-over
or evolution of
motocross and
road racing. Races are commonly held on road
racing or medium sized go-kart tracks with an
off-road section in the infield. Most
supermoto race tracks are typically configured
with approximately 70%
tarmac and 30% dirt with small jumps but a
dirt section is not required. The motorcycles
are known as 'supermotard' bikes. The bikes are
fitted with special road racing tires and are
"grooved" to grip both the pavement and dirt. Some
tracks for these race events have jumps, berms, and
whoops just like true motocross tracks. For special
events, the Supermoto track may incorporate metal
ramps for jumps that can be disassembled and taken
to other locations.
Riders
also wear a combination of road race and
off-road equipment, normally leathers and a
motocross helmet and boots. Unlike normal
motorcycle racing, the emphasis lies on slower
(<100 mph), short and twisty tracks,
where rider skill matters far more than outright
machine performance.
This is the kind of stuff the old
guys talk about after they say "back in the good
ole' days." This kind of motorcycle racing is fairly
new in our part of the country.
SUPERMOTO VIDEO
Additional
Information: Dave "Supermoto" Duprey -
810-459-1806
Supermoto is a cross-over
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