From a press release issued by series organizers:

Officials with the Can-Am 125 GP Challenge announced the creation of the Diablo Suzuki SV650 Cup national series at the Toronto Motorcycle Show Dec. 6.

Both the Can-Am 125 series and Diablo Suzuki SV650 class will run alongside the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at selected venues in 2004.

John Bickle, organizer of both the 125 series and the new SV650 class, was involved in several meetings at the Toronto show in his efforts to create a competitive, cost effective entry level race series with the involvement and co-operation of national Superbike series organizer PMP, Parts Canada Superbike, Diablo, Suzuki and the Can-Am.

Rules and schedule for the SV650 Cup are available at www.svcup.diablopit.com.
There will be an information seminar Jan. 3 at the 2004 International Motorcycle Supershow.

Also at the Toronto Motorcycle Show, Bickle was joined by Richard Italia, president of Diablo Energy Drink to present trophies to the top finishers in the 2003 Diablo Can-Am 125 GP Challenge.

Champion Corey Sherman, runner-up Stuart Nodell and third-place John Dempsey were interviewed by Frank Wood and presented their cups by Italia on the show’s main stage.

Sherman also announced that he is moving from the 125 class to a sponsored ride with the Diablo Performance racing team for the 2004 Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 national series.

“Corey is a perfect example of what the series hopes to accomplish by showcasing riders who are possible recruits for the national series,” Bickle said. “With riders from California to New Hampshire, Calgary to Nova Scotia, the Can-Am series’ competition level is extremely high and produces some of the best racing in North America. The series has provided riders with the opportunity to compete with factory teams and race in World GP competition.”

The series schedule and more news is available at www.can-am125gp.com.