Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

The new AMA Pro Racing rule restricting who can enter both Superbike and Formula Xtreme races at AMA Nationals was never discussed by the Road Racing Advisory Board.

That’s the word from several Advisory Board members contacted by Roadracingworld.com, who said that the subject was never brought up in a meeting.

The Advisory Board last met at the Brainerd AMA Superbike National.

The rule was not posted on the Riders Only section of the AMA Pro Racing website for comment, and affected riders had no chance to comment on the rule prior to its taking immediate effect.

The immediate change in rider eligibility rules with only two races left in the season is unprecedented.

See related posts:

8/13/2003 New AMA Rule Will Penalize Hayes In Superstock Championship Battle

8/12/2003 Updated Post: Haskovec Banned From Formula Xtreme By New AMA Pro Rule

8/12/2003 Pick One: AMA Pro Racing Limits Superbike/FX And Supersport/Superstock Entries





And now, a reader comments:

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I just want to say that I think it is typical of the AMA’s capricious attitude towards rule-making that they break out with this entrance requirement folly mid-season with no advance warning.

They are obviously trying to do this quietly or they would have posted something in the news on their website. I found no mention of this change when I visited it late this evening. It almost seems like they don’t want anyone to know about it….

Shameful….

Mark A. Busse
Fan and Cornerworker
Minneapolis, Minnesota