HellFireX12
06-06-2008, 04:46 PM
As seen in RRX Volume 6 No 5
The 2009 Superbike series as outlined in DMG's (new AMA management) April announcement
- Daytona Superbike Class (new platform): Middleweight performance horsepower limits, spec tires, spec fuel, ECU changes, "affordable" aftermarket components only (good bye factory sponsorships and competative development).
- Literbike Class: 1000cc machines, spec tires and fuel; will use rules previously developed by the AMA and OEMs for 2009 and 2010. "Maximum" and "minimum" participation levels under discussion.
I dont like it at all, sure who wouldnt want to see closer races and it gets a little boring watching Spies and Mladin battle for 1st and 2nd 10+seconds ahead of third every race, but to go and make a Spec rule on everything down to the fuel is ridiculouse. These new rules are going to eliminate factory sponsored teams, cripple the possibilities for upcoming American talent to move on after AMA to possibly World Superbike, or GP, eliminate development competition that benefits everyone of us with more technologicly advanced tires and bikes, and make Americas premier class a 600cc platform!? I think its all a little over the edge, and though races are going to be closer which wont be so bad to watch, I still think the negatives outweigh the positives.
The 2009 Superbike series as outlined in DMG's (new AMA management) April announcement
- Daytona Superbike Class (new platform): Middleweight performance horsepower limits, spec tires, spec fuel, ECU changes, "affordable" aftermarket components only (good bye factory sponsorships and competative development).
- Literbike Class: 1000cc machines, spec tires and fuel; will use rules previously developed by the AMA and OEMs for 2009 and 2010. "Maximum" and "minimum" participation levels under discussion.
I dont like it at all, sure who wouldnt want to see closer races and it gets a little boring watching Spies and Mladin battle for 1st and 2nd 10+seconds ahead of third every race, but to go and make a Spec rule on everything down to the fuel is ridiculouse. These new rules are going to eliminate factory sponsored teams, cripple the possibilities for upcoming American talent to move on after AMA to possibly World Superbike, or GP, eliminate development competition that benefits everyone of us with more technologicly advanced tires and bikes, and make Americas premier class a 600cc platform!? I think its all a little over the edge, and though races are going to be closer which wont be so bad to watch, I still think the negatives outweigh the positives.