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AMA Pro Racing’s Road Race Advisory Board members voted against making electric quick-shifters legal in the Supersport and Superstock classes.

According to a recent memo mailed to advisory board members, the vote was 8-3.

For unknown reasons, AMA Pro Racing then added votes from AMA employees Merrill Vanderslice, Rob King and Ron Barrick. Vanderslice and King voted for allowing quick-shifters while Barrick voted against, making the combined total 9-5 against.

Despite the no vote, the proposal has continued to move towards becoming a rule for 2003.