From a press release issued by Proton Team KR:

PROTON TEAM KR LAUNCH FAST-FORWARD FOUR-STROKE

Proton Team KR, the only fully independent team in top-level motorcycle racing, is taking a bold step into the future in 2003, with a head-on challenge to the factories with their new V5 four-stroke MotoGP racer. And today they showed a full-scale model of the motor for the first time.

Team Owner Kenny Roberts has made the commitment, after five years of racing a lightweight alternative two-stroke machine, in a rewarding but ultimately not fully successful attempt to beat the big manufacturers at their own game.

“We chose a lightweight three-cylinder bike against the four-cylinder factory machines because we believed that its agility would outweigh any relative lack of ultimate performance,” said Roberts.

“Now we are building a full-scale multi-cylinder machine to tackle the new-generation four-strokes directly … because I’m tired of seeing our riders get overtaken on the straights.”

The new project combines a spirit of sporting and technical adventure with well-founded and thoroughly developed existing strengths.

The all-new V5 motorcycle is a truly innovative exercise in prototype engineering, with a clear goal of racing success for the independent team against the might of the major factories.

At the same time, Proton Team KR will be relying on 17 unbroken years of GP racing experience, and on technical and other partnerships formed and polished during that time.

The new motor, offering high power from a compact package, breaks new ground in its configuration as well as the scale of its ambition. The running gear, meanwhile, will incorporate hard-won knowledge from three previous generations of KR3 racers, including a wide-line chassis already tested and raced successfully in 2002.

Running a four-stroke racer will be a new experience for Proton Team KR, but they are already highly skilled and familiar with racing in general and the motorcycle GP series in particular. The team has already been reinforced this year with ex-F1 technical staff, who can add the special skills demanded by the four-stroke engine.

Former triple World Champion King Kenny Roberts was a legend as a racer. After retirement, he proved himself as a multi-title-winning team owner of Team Roberts Yamaha. Then he struck off as an independent racing manufacturer, and Proton Team KR has earned huge respect during five years in the hardest of all motorcycle sport disciplines.

Kenny and his unique team’s latest venture will prove that the years until now were just the beginning.


AOKI AND McWILLIAMS SIGN UP FOR NEW FOUR-STROKE ADVENTURE

Proton Team KR is pleased to announce that the two riders who joined the team in 2002, and who between them have produced some of the best results and finest performances in the team’s history, have signed to stay on board for 2003.

Japanese star Nobuatsu Aoki and top British rider Jeremy McWilliams, both GP winners, agreed terms before the end of the 2002 season for fresh one-year contracts.

“Each of them has performed way beyond anybody’s expectations so far this year,” said team owner Kenny Roberts, himself a triple World Champion and racing legend.

“I knew they were both good riders, but I had no idea just how much they would bring to the team, how hard they would be prepared to try, nor how well they would work together.

“They’ve surprised all of us not only with their speed and ability, but also the focus and sheer determination they’ve brought to every race.

“They’ve also pushed the machine to new limits, sometimes uncovering weaknesses that hadn’t come to light before, and pushing our engineers to continual improvements to achieve new levels of performance and reliability. They’ve raised each other’s standards, and the level of the whole team,” he continued.

“There was never any question in my mind that I wanted them both to stay for our new four-stroke venture, I’m pleased and proud that they have shown their faith in the team by signing on to stay.”

McWilliams had no hesitation in deciding to stay with Proton Team KR. “In fact, I wish I’d joined the team a lot earlier. It suits me in so many ways, and I think it’s fair to say that I am the right sort of rider for this team as well,” the 38-year-old Ulster rider said.

“I like the independence of the operation, and I’ve been very impressed with their professionalism and dedication, and Kenny’s determination to be successful, which he passes down to the whole team. I think a lot of people have made the mistake of under-estimate them. They surprised me with their capabilities, and the quality of their engineering.

“Working with Nobuatsu has also opened my eyes, to how good a rider he is, and also how a team-mate like that can raise your own standards. We have a meeting every day at the races, and it helps both of us, as well as the team. On the track, we push each other to go better. I’ve certainly learned a lot from him,” continued McWilliams.

“I’ve never raced a four-stroke before, but I think we’ve seen that they’re easier to ride than the two-strokes. There’s only a handful of people who can get the best out the old 500s, and they don’t have any trouble when they get on a four-stroke. I don’t say it’ll be easy, but I don’t have any fears, and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Aoki (31) came to the team after a year testing tyres for Bridgestone, preparatory to the Japanese tyre manufacturer’s entry to the top class of racing. Prior to that the GP winner had ridden factory Honda and Suzuki machines in 250 and 500cc classes.

“I am very happy to stay with this team,” said Aoki.

“I have been so impressed with their efforts during my first year, and also the partnership with Jeremy has been very good. We help each other a lot, and also enjoy racing against each other, which improves our performance as well as the team chances.

“Of course, I am also very excited about riding the V5. It’s already an interesting idea for a motorcycle. To develop this new machine with an independent team is a big responsibility for a rider, and an honour as well. Not many riders get a chance like this,” said Aoki.


BRIDGESTONE LOOK FORWARD TO FACING THE NEW CHALLENGE

Bridgestone tyres, who came into the top class in GP racing in 2002 with Proton Team KR, will continue with the team in 2003. And the successful Japanese manufacturers are looking forward to the new challenge of the four-stroke machine.

“Our results so far this year have been better than we expected, and that is partly thanks to Proton Team KR, who have given us a lot of valuable input and information,” said Mr Hiroshi Yamada, motorcycle racing manager of Bridgestone Tyres.

“We know we face a new level with the new four-stroke project. The machine will be more powerful and also heavier, and we will need another step forward to achieve the grip and durability,” he continued.

“We will begin tests before the end of this year with another four-stroke machine that is already racing this season. By the time the Proton starts testing we will already have some experience and data,” he said.

“Our experience with Proton Team KR this year has been very rewarding – the team includes gifted engineers with some very original thinking.

“Next year will be a new level, and we are happy to take that step with this team,” he concluded.

Kenny Roberts echoed the mutual confidence achieved between team and tyre manufacturer in their first year together.

“Bridgestone came into the top class with no previous experience, and they have achieved a high level well before the end of their first season,” he said.

“They bring new tyres to every race, and they’ve made very big strides – especially since the restart of the season after the summer break, when the endurance of the tyres improved significantly,” he concluded.


FOUR-STROKE PROTON ON SCHEDULE FOR 2003 DEBUT

Construction of the exciting new V5 Proton engine has already begun, and the project is on schedule for its debut in the first GP of the 2003 season.

The full-scale model shown today is not a working engine. But it is a significant piece of equipment nonetheless – making use of Proton’s rapid prototyping facility to fine-tune details of the design even before the whole engine has been made in metal.

In this way, details such as exhaust and coolant plumbing can be refined, as well as the fit in the chassis.

Meanwhile, back at Proton Team KR’s base at Banbury in England, large parts have already begun arriving for machining and assembly, with the engine on schedule for bench-testing soon after the end of the 2002 racing season.

The first stage is reliability and endurance testing, which should be concluded during the month of November.

Directly afterwards, track testing will begin. This is scheduled for January, starting in Europe and moving to Malaysia soon afterwards.

By the time the season begins in April the new Proton will not only have hundreds of laps and miles completed, but the process of refinement – to turn a first rough prototype into a fully developed racing motorcycle – should already be well advanced.

“We know from experience what a big job it is to make a racing motorcycle from scratch. At the same time, that same experience means that it should be much easier this time round,” said team owner Kenny Roberts.


Specifications

Engine and Transmission

Type: Four-Stroke Liquid-cooled V5

Bore / Stroke: na

Displacement: 990cc

Horsepower: More than 200 PS above 15000 rpm

Induction: Downdraft inlet tract with butterfly throttle and multipoint programmable fuel injection

Exhaust: Multi-branch titanium

Pistons: Aluminium, one compression ring and one oil control ring

Lubrication: High pressure oil

Ignition: Fully programmable CDI

Spark Plugs: NGK

Clutch: Dry multi-plate

Transmission: Six speed sequential

Drive Chain: Regina

From a press release issued by what used to ne known as Sears Point Raceway:

Fans Trade Food for AMA Tickets at Thanksgiving Food Drive

SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – Community members and race fans have a chance to help those in need while helping themselves to race tickets at Infineon Raceway’s 2nd annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Infineon Raceway will partner with Froggy 92.9 FM, The Fox 101.7 FM, Cycle Gear, Destination RKA and Friends In Sonoma Helping (FISH) to help feed the needy in Sonoma County by collecting non-perishable food items. The public is encouraged to bring food items to the raceway during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) from October 14 – November 18. Items can be dropped in bins located in the main office.

Those who cannot make the trip to Infineon Raceway still have a chance to participate in the food drive. The Destination RKA store in Healdsburg will serve as a satellite food drop location and is located at 1423A Grove St. RKA is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For directions, please call (707) 433-3727. Participants can also drop their food at Froggy 92.9 FM, located at 1410 Neotomas Ave., Suite #200 in Santa Rosa.

Donations can also be made in the Bay Area at select Cycle Gear locations, including Cycle Gear stores in Pleasanton (5755 Johnson Dr., (925) 251-1110), San Francisco (2nd & Townsend, (415) 546-0212), Hayward (22249 Misson Blvd., (510) 888-9100) and Concord (2350 Monument Blvd. (925) 680-8018). Food items can also be sent in by mail to: Diana Rose, Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, CA, 95476.

Those who donate three or more food items will be rewarded with a free ticket to AMA Supercuts Superbike qualifying on Friday, May 2. To receive your ticket voucher, simply present a photo ID with your non-perishable food items to the employee at the front desk. Only two tickets are allowed per family. Those who donate food at any of the satellite locations or by mail will receive their ticket vouchers by mail.

Infineon Raceway was able to donate more than 1,000 pounds of food in 2001 thanks to generous donations, and the goal is to eclipse that record this year. FISH works to provide emergency and temporary assistance to Sonoma Valley residents experiencing times of need. Each year, FISH supplies 1,853 households with three days of groceries, and calls for assistance continue to come in at a rate of more than 12 calls per day.

For more information, please contact Diana Rose at (707) 938-8448 ext. 118 or by e-mail at [email protected]

From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:

“THE GREAT OUTDOORS” PREMIERE PARTY SET DURING AMA PRO RACING AWARDS BANQUET

PICKERINGTON, Ohio–A new No Fear-sponsored film centered on the 2002 AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship “The Great Outdoors”, will premiere following the AMA Pro Racing Awards Banquet at the Venetian Resort Hotel Las Vegas on November 23. Troy Adamitis, best known for his videos “Frezno Smooth” and “Chain Smoke”, directed the film, a gritty documentary that follows all 12 rounds of the 2002 AMA U.S. Motocross Championship.

“This film will bring an in-depth look at the U.S. Motocross Championship,” said Jeff Surwall of No Fear. “No Fear has done a number of freestyle videos and we thought it was about time to do a movie on the motocross series. These riders are certainly some of the best athletes on the planet and we wanted to give people a chance to see what goes on behind the scenes.

“At first we thought Ricky Carmichael’s domination of the championship was going
to make for a boring season, but as he kept winning and then started making a run at the perfect season the tension grew and it turned out to be one of the best things that could have happened. We’ll look back on this some day and be glad that we were able to document RC’s incredible season.”

“The Great Outdoors” is the first film to focus exclusively on AMA Motocross.

Director Troy Adamitis is excited about showing motocross fans a different side
of the sport.

“We shot literally hundreds of hours of film,” Adamitis said. “We miked riders and mechanics, filmed from helicopters, cable cams and used unique angles. I think we were able to capture both the excitement and agony the sport often generates.”

To reserve your seat at the AMA Pro Racing Awards Banquet, which includes admission to “The Great Outdoors” premiere being shown at the C2K Nightclub within the Venetian at 11:30 p.m., November 23, contact AMA Pro Racing’s Michele Rossi at (614) 856-1910, ext. 1342, or e-mail [email protected].

From a press release issued by the AMA:

AMA Applauds Efforts to Extend Emissions Comment Deadline

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) praised three Illinois congressmen for asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the comment deadline on the agency’s proposed emissions standards for
road-going motorcycles.

In a letter to the EPA, Republican Congressmen Timothy Johnson, Donald Manzullo and John Shimkus asked that the comment deadline of Nov. 8 be extended to Jan. 8, 2003.

“The cost-effectiveness and safety issues regarding this proposed rule are the primary, though certainly not the sole, areas of concern raised by small business owners, motorcycle riders, and other stakeholders in our districts,” the congressmen wrote. “The seriousness of these concerns warrants additional time to review and comment on the proposed regulations.

“Three months is simply insufficient time for affected parties to thoroughly examine — and EPA to properly address — the impact it will have on our constituents,” the letter said.

Edward Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations, noted that the AMA has been involved in the rule-making process from the beginning, including testifying before EPA officials on Sept. 17.

“EPA officials have been receptive to the suggestions of riders during this long
rule-making process, which began nearly two years ago,” Moreland said, “and we sincerely hope that the EPA will continue its course of considering the needs of riders by granting this comment deadline extension.”

The EPA is about to implement revised national emissions standards for new road motorcycles that would require those bikes to meet strict emissions standards beginning with 2006 models. The federal standards would be the same as those adopted by the state of California, but would go into effect two years after California’s standards.

The first tier of the new national standards would go into effect in 2006 and the second tier would be in place for 2010.

The new national emissions standards are expected to result in an increased use of fuel injection and catalytic converters on new motorcycles. Some motorcycles sold in the United States already meet California’s strict 2008 standards, which is the same as the planned federal EPA 2010 standard.

The new California standard that begins with the 2004 model year, and the planned federal standard that would take effect for the 2006 model year, require new motorcycles to emit no more than 1.4 grams per kilometer traveled of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides and 12 grams per kilometer of carbon monoxide.

The current federal emissions standards for street motorcycles are 5.0 grams of hydrocarbons and 12 grams of carbon monoxide per kilometer traveled.

The EPA is accepting written comments on its proposed street motorcycle emissions rules until Nov. 8. You can e-mail comments to [email protected], or go to the Rapid Response Center at the AMA website at www.AMADirectlink.com to send comments. You can see the proposed rules in the “Protecting Your Right to Ride” part of the website.

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

1. Toni Elias, Aprilia, 2:09.258
2. Marco Melandri, Aprilia, 2:09.608
3. Sebastian Porto, 2:09.928
4. Fonsi Nieto, Aprilia, 2:10.067
5. Roberto Rolfo, Honda, 2:10.471
6. Emilio Alzamora, Honda, 2:10.560
7. Randy de Puniet, Aprilia, 2:10.688
8. Franco Battaini, Aprilia, 2:10.695
9. Roberto Locatelli, Aprilia, 2:10.822
10. Shahrol Yuzy, Yamaha, 2:11.095


From a press release issued by MS APrilia:

Second time, first provisional row for Marco Melandri in the first day of qualifying sessions at Sepang.

The rain that briefly dampened the MotoGP sessions came down hard at the start of the 250 qualifying. Much of the session thus took place on a wet track with humidity sky high. Marco Melandri opened up fully only at the very end of the session and, moments before the flag came down he made a terrific lap, which moved him up from 11th to 2nd provisional place. Three Aprilias on the front row: Elias (Aprilia) takes pole, followed by Marco Melandri, Porto (Yamaha) and Nieto (Aprilia).

# 3 Marco Melandri – (MS APRILIA RACING) – 2nd – 2’09.608

“A tough session, with a wet track almost to the very end. The track was dry enough and in a good state for the fast lap only in the last five minutes. Perhaps I waited a bit too long before switching over to dry tyres. I’m very pleased with the way the bike’s going and we’re just about ready for the race. We’ll make a few tweaks to the geometry of my Aprilia and to the suspension, and then we’ll test the tyres. The few laps in the dry didn’t give us all the references we needed to make a definitive choice and we’ll do all the duration testing we need tomorrow. On Sunday, I’ll be racing for the championship. I’m calm, all the team’s calm and I don’t feel I’m under pressure. I’m just going to make sure I don’t run any risks and try to make a dream come true.”

From a press release issued by Kawasaki:

ERIC BOSTROM “CRUISES FOR KIDS”
Kawasaki lends support to charitable event

Irvine, Calif. – Kawasaki Road Racing’s Eric Bostrom will switch from his NINJA ZX-7R-based Superbike to a Kawasaki VulcanÒ cruiser this weekend to participate in the fourth annual Cruise 4 Kids. The event gets underway Sunday, October 20, from three separate staging areas located in Orange and Los Angeles Counties and ends with a post-ride party at CBS Studio Center in Studio City. All proceeds benefit the Olive Crest Abused Children’s Foundation. Bostrom will join Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, Orange County Sheriff Michael Corona and motion picture and television actor Perry King and well-known auto racing legend Dan Gurney at the charity function.

After the ride, Bostrom will be stationed at the Kawasaki Road Racing semi in the streets of CBS Studio Center signing autographs and mixing with the crowd. Bostrom has also donated his racing leathers as one of many prizes scheduled to be given away at the post-ride party. Other Cruise 4 Kids activities include a street rod show, food, a special effects show, CBS studio tours, and live entertainment by 2000 Lbs. Of Blues, The Soul Dogs with David Carradine and Sticky Fingers, a Rolling Stones cover band.

Copyright 2002, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

1. Daniel Pedrosa, Honda, 2:14.275
2. Manuel Poggiali, Gilera, 2:14.508
3. Arnaud Vincent, Aprilia, 2:14.803
4. Steve Jenkner, Aprilia, 2:14.992
5. Pablo Nieto, Aprilia, 2:15.471
6. Klaus Nohles, Honda, 2:15.634
7. Youichi Ui, Derbi, 2:15.721
8. Lucio Cecchinello, Aprilia, 2:15.967
9. Stefano Bianco, Aprilia, 2:15.970
10. Andrea Ballerini, Aprilia, 2:15.987

From a press release issued by Honda Motor Sports:

2002 MotoGP World Championship, round 14
Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang
October 11/12/13

COMPETITON FOR WINS HEATS UP AT SEPANG

The second phase of a whistle-stop Far East MotoGP tour, held over three consecutive weekends in Japan, Malaysia and Australia, takes place this Sunday, 13 October, at Sepang, one of the most modern circuits in the world.

Located a short drive from the busy Kuala Lumpur International Airport the 5.448km circuit, back on the MotoGP calendar for the fourth consecutive year, hosts the steamiest, most stamina-sapping MotoGP event imaginable. The year-round high temperatures and punishing humidity are the biggest obstacles the riders have to overcome, before thoughts of winning are even considered.

Round 14 of this year’s 16-race campaign may have no significance in terms of deciding the overall champion, with Valentino Rossi (Repsol Honda Team RC211V) having been crowned Lord of the new four-stoke MotoGP world at Brazil last month, but the ever-increasing numbers of dominant V-5 Hondas make the outcome of individual races more unpredictable than ever.

Rossi’s championship-securing win at Rio was his 10th victory of a remarkable season, having only been beaten on two prior occasions up to that point and then latterly at the most recent round at Motegi.

Rossi himself has publicly acknowledged that the championship will only get harder with an increasing number of 990cc four-strokes filling the grid from now until the last race of the season in early November.

“Other manufacturers are also increasing their four-stroke interest in the series and this has made the job of winning races much more difficult,” said the four-times World Champion.

Rossi’s premier class record at Sepang is made up of two extreme experiences, a no-score in his rookie season of 2000, and a win (during which he set the current lap record pace of 2m 06.618s) last year. Another win at Sepang on Sunday would give him 50 career victories in all classes.

“We had some problems at Motegi but I hope we can have a clear run at Sepang. I know what it’s like to win there and I want to repeat the performance on the four-stroke.”

Honda’s policy of steadily increasing the number of four-stoke riders as the season progresses has seen Daijiro Kato (Fortuna Honda Gresini RC211V) and most recently Alex Barros (West Honda Pons RC211V) take control of their own awesome RC211Vs, replacing their existing two-stroke machinery. Reigning 250cc champion Kato was immediately competitive but Barros outdid even his excellence with a debut ride win at the most recent round in Motegi.

Barros’ fifth career victory perfectly illustrates the prowess of the latest Honda four-stroke racing ideal made metal – all despite never having ridden it before the start of the first training session in Japan.

Said Barros after his victorious entry into the four-stroke MotoGP club; “I was surprised how fast the RC211V was right from the start at Motegi, and it proved enough to let me take a win at the first attempt. That makes me feel very confident for the rest of the season and I would love to repeat my victory in one of the next races.”

Finishing fourth last weekend, Tohru Ukawa (Repsol Honda Team RC211V) gave of his all on home ground as usual, reaffirming his long-term status of second in the championship. The highest-placed Japanese rider is looking to continue his resurgence in the overall points classification at Sepang.

“Motegi was good for me because I regained the second place I had enjoyed through most of the year,” said Ukawa. “I hope to make it more secure at Sepang – and to challenge for the win itself.”

With a quartet of four-stroke powered MotoGP races under his belt, and despite some impressive race and practice performances on the RCV, the diminutive Daijiro Kato has yet to win a race; a fact that made him particularly regretful about scoring a DNF at Motegi.

“I was very disappointed about that, especially as I had taken pole position. I hope to do better than that in Malaysia because I really want to win there on this bike, like I did on the 250 in 2001.”

A truly awe-inspiring demonstration of sustained riding skill and boundless determination from Barros’ team-mate Loris Capirossi (West Honda Pons NSR500) gave him not only top two-stroke rider status at Motegi, but a somewhat unexpected podium finish, in a season during which the four-strokes have won every race.

“I think third position was the most I could have hoped for from a bike with these characteristics,” said Capirossi, “and we will have to see how the two-strokes perform in relation to the four-strokes at Sepang. I think it will be very difficult there as well.”

Tetsuya Harada (Pramac Honda NSR500) has worked hard for little tangible reward on his return to the premier class of racing, with the diminutive Japanese struggling against the rising tsunami of powerful four-strokes flooding the grids.

Jurgen van den Goorbergh (Kanemoto Racing Honda NSR500) takes heart from turning a dismal Motegi qualifying into a battling 13th place. “We made some radical set-up changes before the very start of the Motegi race and it allowed me to compete in the race itself,” quoted the experienced Dutchman. “I hope we can improve on this finish at Sepang but with such long straights and lots of hard acceleration out of the slower corners I think it will be hard for the two-strokes.”

Robby Rolfo (Fortuna Honda Gresini NSR250) lies third in his championship standings in the run up to Sepang, having scored sixth at Motegi. “The long straights may be a problem for us, but we will be going all out to score our first win of the season before the end at Valencia.”

Rolfo’s team-mate Emilio Alzamora (Fortuna Honda Gresini NSR250) was in strong contention for a win at Motegi in the early stages of the race, and despite falling back to finish fifth hopes Sepang will reward him with at least his second podium of the year. “With a good bike set-up, and two strong qualifying sessions at Sepang, we should be in a good position for the race.”

Daniel Pedrosa (Telefonica Movistar Jr Team Honda RS125R) enjoyed a brilliant and unchallenged win at Motegi, putting him closer to the championship lead and in determined mood before Malaysia. “I think I must win at Sepang and all the rest of the races if I am to stay in contention for the title, but I will be taking it one race at a time.”

The MotoGP season continues with the last of the consecutive flyaway rounds outside Europe taking place at Phillip Island, Australia, on 18/19/20 October. The championship year ends back in Europe at Valencia on November 3.

From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:

AMA PRO RACING ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE 2003 AMA CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Pro Racing announced today a tentative schedule for the 2003 AMA Chevy Truck U.S. Superbike Championship. “We’ve got the majority of the schedule firmly in place for 2003 and are making good progress each week on the few events that are still listed as tentative,” said Scott Hollingsworth, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “We are also actively exploring some additional opportunities for 2003 and beyond, but wanted to share what’s confirmed for the 2003 schedule now to assist teams in their planning process.”


March 5-9 Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

April 4-6 California Speedway, Fontana, CA
(Doubleheader)

May 2-4 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA – TENTATIVE
(Doubleheader)

May 16-18 Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA – TENTATIVE
(Doubleheader)

May 30 – June 1 Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

June 6-8 Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
(Doubleheader)

June 27-29 Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN – TENTATIVE

July 10-13 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA **

July 25-27 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
(Doubleheader)

August 29-31 Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA
(Doubleheader)

**AMA & WSB combined weekend

Dates and Locations Subject to Change