From a press release issued by AMA:

AMA CLUB ROAD RACING CHALLENGE TO HIGHLIGHT SUMMER CLASSIC AT MID-OHIO

PICKERINGTON, OHIO — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that motorcycle road-racing organizations throughout the United States have been invited to take part in the inaugural AMA Club Road Racing Challenge, a new feature of the 7th Annual AMA Road Racing Grand Championships, scheduled for July 23-24 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Riders at the 2003 AMA Road Racing Grand Championships will compete not only for individual honors, but also can be named to a three-rider team representing their “home” racing organizations. The four best main-event finishes turned in by each team, in classes designated as AMA Premier Classes, will be counted, subject to including at least one result from each of the three team members. Scoring will be by the Olympic system, with one point for a win, two points for a second-place finish, etc. The lowest team score will capture the inaugural AMA Club Challenge Cup.

Road-racing great Rich Oliver, the Honoree of the 2003 AMA Road Racing Grand Championships, will present a commemorative plaque to the winning organization and individual awards to each rider on the top three teams.

Each participating team entering the AMA Club Road Racing Challenge before July 13 will also receive a $350 travel allowance from AMA Sports and, subject to availability, a complimentary garage rental from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

“The AMA Club Road Racing Challenge is an exciting addition to the AMA Road Racing Grand Championships,” said Bill Amick, Vice President of AMA Events & Entertainment, which oversees AMA Sports. “It’ll be a showcase for emerging talent from around the country, and sets up a unique opportunity for clubs to cultivate friendly rivalries with one another.”

Participation in the AMA Club Road Racing Challenge is limited to license holders of recognized clubs and organizations. Certain restrictions apply to riders who also compete in AMA Pro Racing events.

For more information on the AMA Club Road Racing Challenge, visit the AMA Sports page at www.AMADirectLink.com, or call AMA Sports at (614) 856-1900, or send an e-mail to [email protected].