From a press release:

Supermoto Makes Debut at Infineon Raceway during Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown Weekend

SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – The latest rage in two-wheel racing has been added to the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend at Infineon Raceway, April 30-May 2, and it’s sure to cause a stir in the grandstands.

Supermoto, a combination of racing on both pavement and dirt, will invade Infineon Raceway for the first time with a full slate of racing on Friday and Saturday (April 30-May 1) of race weekend. A blend of on-and off-road racing featuring motocross bikes, Supermoto returned to the national scene in 2003 with a bang, and has certainly captured the imagination of motorcycle enthusiasts.

Top riders from all disciplines have participated in Supermoto over the last year, including former AMA Superbike champion Ben Bostrom, former World GP champion Kevin Schwantz and X-Games gold medalist/freestyle motocross star Mike Metzger. Legendary motocrosser Travis Pastrana has even confirmed he will compete in select Supermoto events in 2004.

The Supermoto event at Infineon Raceway, which will be sanctioned by STTARS Supermoto, will feature action in the premier 450cc class, as well as 250cc, Open Expert and Novice. Heats and 10-lap main events will take place for Open Expert and Novice on Friday, April 30, with the main events set to begin at 6 p.m. The action will heat up on Saturday with heat races for 450cc and 250cc, followed by an 8-lap feature for 250cc, and 14-lap feature for 450cc, beginning at 6 p.m.

Supermoto will not only expose Northern California motorcycle enthusiasts to a form of racing that has enjoyed great success in Europe in recent years, but will also enhance the race weekend. In addition to Supermoto, the weekend will feature the best motorcycle road-racers in the country, highlighted by main events on both Saturday and Sunday in the chase for the 2004 AMA Chevy Trucks Superbike Championship. The weekend is presented by Cycle Gear and includes Sunday’s Supercuts Superbike Challenge.

“We have such an enthusiastic base of motorcycle fans in our region and we’re constantly exploring ways to improve their experience at this event. The addition of Supermoto will make this a weekend of racing beyond anything we’ve ever offered,” said Steve Page, president and general manager of Infineon Raceway.

The Supermoto racing action will feature a 1.2-mile, 15-turn course (approximate) that will utilize Turns 4-8, with the start/finish line at Turn 7. The course will combine both pavement and dirt, with a flat-track corner, table-top jump and two berm corners. The course is designed to test every aspect of Supermoto and present riders with a technically challenging and high-speed circuit.

“I anticipate the course layout to be a huge hit with riders and spectators alike,” said Don Canet, president of STTARS. “American riders have had little opportunity to experience Supermoto on a track of this scale, offering such variety in high-speed and slower, technical road sections. The course at Infineon Raceway will offer an unprecedented amount of elevation change as well.”

For more information on the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend, visit www.infineonraceway.com. The weekend is presented by Cycle Gear.