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Moto America Superstock 600

Discussion in 'General' started by ahastings, Apr 20, 2015.

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  1. dickie doo

    dickie doo Well-Known Member

    :stupid: There's a huge difference in a Super Stock and Super Sport bike.

    This is just silly, and couldn't be further from the truth.

    Most of the issues at Road A were related to windscreens, and not actual mechanical silliness. All of the violators received bulletins on Sunday morning basically letting them know MA was aware of the infraction, but they would let it slide this weekend.

    They did. Next year = no top end modifications.

    It's basically up to Moto America as to whether or not your machine is presentable looking. They don't require new bodywork, but it can't be all rashed up either. Most teams/riders keep spare bodywork around, or at least color coordinated duct tape so it doesn't look shitty on camera.


    As far as Joe Roberts running Super Stock.. who cares. He's fast, he's eligible and he'll make the field work harder. He whipped my ass this weekend, as did a lot of other guys, and I'm not crying about it.

    Let the racers race. :up:
     
    dickie doo, Apr 21, 2015
    #41
  2. grasshopper

    grasshopper Well-Known Member

    Leak down test maybe? Compression test. If it passes both race that m%therF*cker
     
    grasshopper, Apr 21, 2015
    #42
  3. tittys04

    tittys04 Well-Known Member

    I haven't combed through the rule book, so I apologize for my ignorance, but I thought the rule for machining heads and blocks was going to be postponed until 2016. Is that incorrect?

    My bad... should have read the rest of the thread before replying...
     
    Last edited: Apr 21, 2015
    tittys04, Apr 21, 2015
    #43
  4. SWest122

    SWest122 Well-Known Member

    Any issues getting the Sunoco RMR fuel?

    Do they have it at the track? If so, how does allocation work and costs?
     
    SWest122, Apr 21, 2015
    #44
  5. CZHART320

    CZHART320 Well-Known Member

    yes they had a fuel truck at the track for Friday and sat and its 12$ a gallon
     
    CZHART320, Apr 21, 2015
    #45
  6. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Name was changed to match what the rules will be in the future. However, to help the US teams who had machinery built to the old rules they left the majority of the specs from DSB alone for this year. It's a balancing act between not messing with the teams and trying to build the series towards what the rest of the world uses for class structure.
     
    Mongo, Apr 21, 2015
    #46
  7. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Cool they worked with them especially at an event where aerodynamics played little to no part in results.
     
    Mongo, Apr 21, 2015
    #47
  8. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Probably yes.
     
    Mongo, Apr 21, 2015
    #48
  9. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Everyone gives some leeway for crash damage. However - this is pro racing not club racing, I'd expect them to give a lot less than we would. Part of the show is the bikes looking good.
     
    Mongo, Apr 21, 2015
    #49
  10. crazywolf450r

    crazywolf450r Well-Known Member

    So SSTK600 is considered a pro race in your opinion?:D
     
    crazywolf450r, Apr 21, 2015
    #50
  11. ped

    ped Banned

    averaging the top 5 in each class

    SSTK600 - 1:33.019

    Supersport - 1:29.322
     
    ped, Apr 21, 2015
    #51
  12. Gorilla George

    Gorilla George WIN

    Oh lawd.

    8 more pages.

    :crackup:
     
    Gorilla George, Apr 22, 2015
    #52
  13. Gino230

    Gino230 Well-Known Member

    I have heard rumblings, but what is the plan for the future? Class structure leaning more towards SuperStock with the modded 600's going away? Or vice versa?
     
    Gino230, Apr 22, 2015
    #53
  14. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    The event is a pro race. What each individual class or rider is, well that's an entirely different conversation :D
     
    Mongo, Apr 22, 2015
    #54
  15. assjuice cyrus

    assjuice cyrus Well-Known Member

    I think a bunch of talented riders on stock 600s with suspension and nothing else would be awesome.
     
    assjuice cyrus, Apr 22, 2015
    #55
  16. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Look at BSB and WSB class structures. Everyone is trying to work towards being close on rules worldwide.
     
    Mongo, Apr 22, 2015
    #56
  17. rugbymook

    rugbymook Under Construction

    When studied in a wind tunnel, Double Bubbles were actually less aerodynamic than standard screens........ basically slowing the bike.


    They just help chunky guys like me :)
     
    rugbymook, Apr 22, 2015
    #57
  18. TakeItApart

    TakeItApart Oops!

    Last time I saw your bike on track, it appeared to help the guy behind you more!
    :D
     
    TakeItApart, Apr 22, 2015
    #58
  19. dickie doo

    dickie doo Well-Known Member

    That's basically where the rules are going over time. The folks at MA know they can't come in and rewrite the rule book this year, but the 600 SStock rules for next year are getting more strict around engine mods.

    I think it's great, and should make the class more competitive if everyone plays by the rules.
     
    dickie doo, Apr 22, 2015
    #59
  20. kanatuna

    kanatuna You can't polish a turd..

    Days Of Thunder "Theres nothing stock about a stockcar"
     
    kanatuna, Apr 22, 2015
    #60
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