From a press release issued for WERA Motorcycle Roadracing by Raven Communications:

WERA NATIONAL SERIES HEADS SOUTH TO TALLADEGA

OXFORD, Ala.- The WERA National Challenge Series and the Dunlop/WERA National Endurance Series will head south to Talladega Gran Prix Raceway this weekend, August 21-22, for round seven of the season.

At only 1.35 miles in length, Talladega is one of the shortest tracks that the series runs. The tight circuit is a popular venue for fans, who benefit from being able to see all of the racing action from the grandstands or pit lane. The short track also fosters exciting racing, with daring passes and close competition.

The four-hour Dunlop/WERA National Endurance Series race will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 21. Vesrah Suzuki won the Talladega round last season on a Suzuki GSX-R1000 and they currently lead the points, but Team Velocity Racing was at the top of podium at Summit Point two weeks ago on their Yamaha YZF-R1.

Army of Darkness will also be a favored team at Talladega on their Mediumweight Superbike Suzuki GSX-R600. The team finished second overall during last year’s race, and they have the advantage of using Talladega as their test track during the winter months.

The WERA National Challenge Series sprint races get started at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 22. Each race will be 12 laps in length.

Tray Batey has been the man to beat in the expert classes this season, but this weekend Mike Smith is returning to the series with his eye on the top of the podium. Batey and Smith each won two races when they competed at Talladega last year, and both will be anxious to break the tie.

Fans can catch three days of on-track action, including a practice day on Friday, for only $30. A two-day ticket costs just $20, and Sunday-only admission is $15. Camping for the weekend is also available.

The track is less than a two-hour drive from both Atlanta and Birmingham. Take I-20 to exit 185 (Hwy. 21- Anniston/Oxford). Go south for 10 miles, and the track is on the left. More information about Talladega Gran Prix Raceway can be found at www.TGPRace.com.

More information about WERA, including a full schedule for the WERA National at Talladega, can be found at www.WERA.com.