From a press release issued by WERA West:

WERA West Roadracing Update

The WERA West Roadracing series begins March 13th & 14th at California Speedway in Fontana, CA. “Several Suzuki SV650 riders and Novice riders want to know what the WERA program offers them” states David Pyles, President of Fastrack Riders and WERA West, “so we have decided to put out little news blurbs about various classes and competition as we get closer to our inaugural event the second weekend in March”.

Under WERA rules Suzuki SV650’s can run in four different race classes. Light Weight Twins Super stock (LWTSS), Light Weight Twins Superbike (LWTSB), Formula II (F2), and Heavyweight twins (HWT). The first two classes are comprised of mostly SV650 machines so they offer two classes these bikes can run in and compete for championships. The other two classes these bikes will not be as competitive but it does allow them to run in two additional classes giving any SV650 rider plenty of classes to run in over a weekend.

One of the exciting things about WERA (and there are many) is their Novice program. Novice riders compete for points in their own level even if their race is combined with another Expert group. Also, Novice Riders can compete in the WERA National Challenge Series for points and recognition on a national level. “WERA has a great Novice Riders program that is better than most because each Novice Rider can compete for a championship at the local region or on a national level as well” according to Larry Pointer, Vice President of Operations, “The great thing about WERA is it offers so much opportunity for all riders to compete regionally and nationally.”

“A bulletin will be released later this week that will outline all the classes various motorcycles can compete in a simplified format so everyone can easily understand which classes they can compete in each race weekend.” offers David Pyles. “It can be confusing racing with different organizations and how each structures their classes. This cheat sheet will make it real easy and cover 80% of all bikes that typically compete.”