AMA Pro Road Racing

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AMA Pro SuperSport presented by Shoei

AMA Pro SuperSport – Quick Look

  • Top Speed: Over 160 mph
  • Eligible Bikes: Yamaha YZF-R6, Suzuki GSX-R600, Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Buell 1125R
  • Minimum Weights: 365 – 385 lbs.
  • Fuel: Sunoco 260GTX
  • Tires: Dunlop SportMax GPA Front (120/70ZR-17) and Rear (190/55ZR-17)
  • Race Lengths: 40-mile sprints

AMA Pro SuperSport is AMA Pro Road Racing’s showcase of America’s future motorcycle racing stars today. The proving ground series is reserved strictly for up-and-coming riders between the ages of 16 and 21 who compete on 600cc sport bikes that are only minimally modified from what you will find at your local Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda or other motorcycle dealership.

SuperSport shouldn’t be written off as a mere kiddie parade, however, as top speeds for competing bikes reach in excess of 160 mph and even the youngest riders probably bring at least 10 years of experience to the party. The same motorcycles that are featured in the headlining AMA Pro Daytona SportBike division are the eligible machines in SuperSport, albeit in a much less modified form. The list includes the Yamaha YZF-R6, Suzuki GSX-R600, Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and similar sport bikes.

SuperSport is all about the riders, however, and creating an arena where they can shine. Riders can’t compete in the division – or any other AMA Pro Road Racing class – until the age of 16 and they are no longer eligible for SuperSport in the season following their 21st birthday. Any rider who has finished in the top-10 in any other AMA Pro Road Racing class is also not eligible for SuperSport, regardless of age.

Success in SuperSport also means successful graduation from the class. Any rider that wins a SuperSport season championship is no longer eligible in the class and all riders are no longer eligible after three season of competition in the division.

SuperSport is also divided into East and West Championships although a few combined race rounds will be run during the season and an overall National Champion will be crowned in the October finale at Daytona. The season-opening race at Daytona is a dual class race featuring both East and West championship competitors.

As in all AMA Pro Road Racing classes, Dunlop and its proven racing tires are the series-standard application in SuperSport and competitors must use original equipment wheels and braking systems, with alternate brake pads or discs the only change allowed.