From a press release issued by WERA:

WERA National Series Brings Motorcycle Roadracing to Summit Point Near the Nation’s Capitol; Suzuki World Cup Qualifier Race to be Held

SUMMIT POINT, W. Va.- Summit Point Raceway will host the WERA National Challenge Series and the WERA/GMD Computrack National Endurance Series August 2-4, bringing some of the most competitive motorcycle road racing in the nation to West Virginia.

Round seven of the WERA/GMD Computrack National Endurance Series will be held on Saturday, August 3. The six-hour race will feature plenty of action on the track among the five classes of motorcycles. Bikes are divided according to engine size and the amount of modifications made to them. The fastest class is Heavyweight Superbike, with the Vesrah Suzuki GSX-R1000 at the top of the field.

During the endurance race, fans will enjoy the opportunity to get a close-up view of pit stops. Each team consists of three to four riders, and teams will stop periodically for a rider change, refueling and tire changes. Pit strategy plays a key role in endurance racing and some teams are able to complete a pit stop in less than 20 seconds.

The WERA National Challenge series gets underway on Sunday, August 4. Twelve sprint races, consisting of 10 laps each, will feature some of the best racers in the country battling in close competition. Vesrah Suzuki’s Tray Batey and John Jacobi, Scott Harwell of Arclight Racing, Mark Crozier and Washington, D.C., resident Dave Yaakov are among the riders who will be present.

Featured races throughout the day include Open Superstock, for stock racebikes of unlimited engine size and Formula One, with riders on highly modified bikes of unlimited size.

The Dunlop 600cc Superstock race is for 600cc stock motorcycles, including the Suzuki GSX-R600 and the Yamaha YZF-R6.

The 125 GP race is a favorite among fans for the exciting racing and the fast cornerspeed of the Honda RS125 and similar machines.

One of the highlights of the weekend at Summit Point will be the third and final qualifying race for the Suzuki World GSX-R Cup for Suzuki GSX-R 750 racebikes. The winner of the race will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Magny Cours, France, where they will compete against riders from all over the world in the World GSX-R Cup race on September 14.

Tickets are available for the weekend for only $25. Sunday-only tickets are just $15. Camping is available for fans, and Summit Point has a beautiful wooded area in the infield for campers.

Summit Point is a two-mile, 10-turn road course set in West Virginia, just 70 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. More information about the track, including directions, can be found on the track’s website at www.SummitPoint-Raceway.com or by calling Summit Point at 304.725.8444

Since 1974, WERA Motorcycle Roadracing has showcased the talents of amateur motorcycle racers. Many of WERA’s former champions have gone on to successful professional careers in AMA Pro Racing, Grand Prix, World Superbike and Formula USA. Close competition and fresh talent are the hallmark of WERA Motorcycle Roadracing.