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Spectating Guide |
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Basics of Motorcycle Racing |
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We realize that attending a motorcycle race can be confusing if you're new to the sport and don't know the lingo. If you attend or watch motorcycle races in the United States , you're likely to see "AMA" and/or hear people talking about "the AMA" a lot. |
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Founded in 1924, the AmericanMotorcyclistAssociation(AMA) has an unparalleled history of pursuing, protecting, and promoting the interest of the world's largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts. The AMA focuses on rights, riding, and racing through its government relations work, by sanctioning road and off-road riding activities, and by overseeing professional and amateur racing events. In addition, the AMA is the sole American affiliate of the FederationInternationalede Motocyclisme(FIM) , the international governing body for motorcycle sport and touring activity. |
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NASMOTO |
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The NASMOTO Grand Prix is a regionalized motorcycle championship slated for up to eight (8) regional markets throughout the United States and Canada . The championship is a system for amateur riders to earn points in individual regions to qualify for the â€oNASMOTO AMA Grand Championshipâ€. We've based our regions on the AMA's six regions plus two for Canada - East and West. So far for 2005, we have five events planned â€" three regions in the USA , East Canada , and a North American Grand Championship. We don't anticipate adding West Canada to the schedule this year, but hope there's enough of a rider base to add it in 2006.
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NASMOTO is an AMA-sanctioned promoter and is the official promoter for the AMA's Grand Championship for supermoto. Because of our partnership with SuperMoto Canada , the winner of the "NASMOTO AMA Grand Championship" will not only be the AMA Grand Champion (with recognition at the AMA Sports Annual Awards Banquet), but will also be the North American Grand Champion. |
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At the Track |
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Expect the track to be hot, sunny, dusty, and loud. Take earplugs. Some venues have shade, but not all do. Be prepared to be in the sun all day, just in case. Follow standardadvice for being outside for long periods, such as cover your skin, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, wear loose-fitting clothes, and drink lots of water. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms ofheat exhaustion and heat stroke , and be aware of how you're feeling during the day. Take lots of water and snacks (or money to buy them) with you to the track -- you'll use them. |
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At many facilities, you must be wearing closed toe shoes and have your shoulders covered (no tank tops) to enter the pits. If you wear a tank top, be sure to carry another shirt to put over it in case you decide to buy a pit pass and wander around in there (it's where the racers set up their "garage" areas and hang out in between races). It's a good idea to dress in layers anyway, because some facilities can vary dramatically in temperature during the day. |
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Animals are almost never allowed in paddock and pit areas, so leave your pets at home. Many track facilities do not have permanent restrooms - only "porta-potties". You might consider packing some tissue and a small bottle of instant hand sanitizer. |
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More Information |
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There are lots of motorcycle racing resources online. For supermoto specific sites, start your search with the Open DirectoryProjectSupermotoRacing page. If you want to find out how to get started racing, go to the " For Racers " section of this web site, especially the " Basics " page. To chat with other fans, ask questions about getting started in the sport, or find out where the next street ride will be, check out the message boards at supermotojunkie.com . |
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