Bombshell New AMA Series!

That's what I thought as well, but remember when they said they were combining the 600 classes? I mean it was obviously before all the MotoAmerica goodness, but still....wonder if it will hold-
http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=58808

 

I think that has to go out the window now, I mean would superstock 600s even be competitive against a gp chassis bike?

 

I just hope that if a Moto2 style class is introduced it is not as MOTO2 Rules ie the one make engine! Yes it would be harder to police if a HP limit is put on it but Dyno;s and mapping can fix that

 

Spanish CEV and also the All Japan Championship both have Moto2 bikes and production bikes on track together. From what I've been told, they play together just fine.
Check the J-GP2 class results.

http://www.motoracing-japan.com/results/roadrace/r2014_02.html

 

+1

Couldn't be said better!!!!!

 

I have just emailed a good mate in japan to give me a break down of the rules for the Moto2 style racing in Japan to understand how it is done in Japan

 

Upon receipt of said information, please do share my good man. ::tips fedora::

 

AH I had a brain fart, and was thinking about them competing and not just racing at the same time..
I still think it would be good to keep it as a 600ss class and not Dsb( stupid name) because of the amount of entries it gets now.

 

Sure will mate

 

In the USA on USA tracks a gp chassis will have only a slight advantage (MUCH less advantage than racing on european tracks). So competition should be close.
The trick is setup and a rider adapting to a more rigid chassis.

 

^^

Geoff, I know this is probably a multi-part stupid question, but is that because our tracks aren't as flowing? We haven't ever run outside America.

What happens when a rider is exposed to a more rigid chassis? Do they get more chatter, or just have trouble regaining confidence?

Lastly, I think I remember you saying a used moto2 chassis can be had in the 20-30K range. If so, it sounds like that may not really be an advantage on US tracks?

 

I think what he is saying is that American tracks aren't as smooth as the European tracks. When those ex Rainey GP bikes were raced in Formula USA, I believe I read that they were damn near impossible to ride at Pocono. (Then again, I heard that a normal club racing bike didn't fare much better at that track. )

 

Schedule out yet???

 

And classes and rule book? Lol I'm really chomping at the bit to build the kid another bike. Sponsors are on board and ready to roll.

 

Everyone seems all worked up about the prospect of Moto2, but the list is very, very short on people in this country that have ever even laid hands on a proper Moto2 chassis, let alone pay for one.

Doesn't seem feasible.

 

And I'm positive Dunlop will do everything in their power to retain control over the spec tires. The entirety of their sales to club racers depends on it. Without it being the spec tire, sales of the spec tire to club racers would all but stop.

I'd love to see a multi-brand spec tire. This is the spec DOT from Dunlop. This is the spec DOT from Pirelli. This is the spec DOT from Michelin. Etc. I know it won't happen, but I like the competition.

 

I'd be fine with that. Third party handles M&B, distribution and monitor allocation. Techs available from all brands for support. Let the best tire win.

 

its not a bad idea. probably won't happen though..