Road Atlanta- Suzuki Superbike Showdown Press Release Forum

[RoadAtlanta]

Hello Superbike fans! I am going to post all of our press releases and other event information here... so if you are interested, you can read them!

If you have any questions regarding the race, fan activities, tickets or anything else related to Road Atlanta's race, send me a message!

Megan
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[RoadAtlanta]

Advance Ticket Prices Are Lowered As AMA Pro Racing Heads To Road Atlanta April 16-18

2010 AMA PRO ROAD RACING BATTLE COMES TO ROAD ATLANTA NEXT

Suzuki Superbike Showdown Returns April 16th -18th with Renewed Excitement and Lowest Ticket Prices Ever!

BRASELTON, GA, April 1st, 2010 – Road Atlanta’s premiere motorcycle race, the AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown, returns to the legendary track April 16th -18th. Ticket prices have been discounted up to 20% for this year’s race and kids 12 and under get in free. There are two weeks left to get your advance tickets!

Fans can expect to see a two-wheel frenzy with their favorite riders on their favorite bikes attacking Road Atlanta’s 2.5 miles of swooping hills and thrilling turns at speeds up to 190 mph. The doubleheader event will feature AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, and AMA SuperSport championship points races on both Saturday and Sunday.

Fan Activities
In addition to the exciting on track action, fans can enjoy stunt show performances between races, on track fan laps (your own motorcycle), a large expo area with merchandise and displays including a wheelie simulator machine, an open grid walk during opening ceremonies where you can get up close and personal with the riders, free autograph session with all your favorite riders, and much more!

Discounted Tickets
Road Atlanta is again lowering ticket prices for the AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown as last year’s already discounted prices have decreased by another 10%-20%! Saturday and Sunday single day advance tickets are now only $33 (down from $40 last year) and a two-day weekend ticket, which now includes all day Friday practice for FREE, is only $55 (down from $60 last year). Remember, kids 12 and under are free, so bring the entire family.

For ticket and fan activity information go to www.roadatlanta.com or call 800.849.RACE (7223)

[6speed]

Any military discounts?

[AdrenalineBoyz]

Who is doing the stunt show? Twite and borne?

[drewboy222]

Do you have a complete schedule of events?

[Todd]

looks like i'll be coming out on Sunday. A friend of mine/fellow Bargy instructor, is doing his first ever AMA race, gotta get out there and show him some love. :up:

[RoadAtlanta]

Twite and Borne, yes.

Schedule is up: http://roadatlanta.com/ev_ama/2010-AMA-Event-Schedule.pdf

Military Discount: 1-Day pass: 25 with free parking, 2-Day pass: $45 with free parking. Can only be purchased at registration during event.

FYI- Advance sale tickets end THURSDAY. The front office is OPEN this weekend 9a-5p SATURDAY and SUNDAY. :)

[RoadAtlanta]

1ST ANNUAL WILD N’ CRAZY HELMET CONTEST!
Bring your Wild n’ Crazy motorcycle helmet to Vendor Village from 1:30 to 2:30 on Sunday for a chance to win one of three great prizes! A panel of judges will determine 1) Most Artistic, 2) Best Paint Scheme, and; 3) Best Themed helmet. There will be one winner for each class, so stop by to enter or to see some of the most imaginative helmet designs around!

SUNDAY 1:30-2:30 in Vendor Village

[Jared]

The fact that you get a ticket to the practice day for the price of the two day weekend ticket is awesome! The ticket discount is of course also a welcome addition!

Where's everyone going to be hanging out?

Stunt show is on turn 5 so I will swing by there on Saturday around 12:45 in the afternoon...

I guess there's also a party going down at Cycle Nation on Friday night from 5-9PM, and a bunch of riders will be out there hanging out. (Zemke, Yates and his lady)

Where did you guys get tickets too? I just looked at the site and I could go ticketmaster, but I really think it might be good deal to hit a local shop - Just saw Marmo has tickets!!

[RoadAtlanta]

Press Release from AMA Pro-

AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike
Road Atlanta Preview
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (April 9, 2010) - Last year at Road Atlanta, the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team accomplished an amazing feat in taking their 50th (and 51st) consecutive AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike series race victories. Their rider, Mat Mladin went on to capture his record breaking seventh AMA Pro American SuperBike Championship. This year, heading into the Suzuki SuperBike Showdown at Road Atlanta, April 16-18, the story couldn't be more different.

The 2010 season began with Jordan Suzuki rider Aaron Yates taking a popular pole position at the opening event. Under the watchful eye of team owner Michael Jordan, new National Guard Jordan Suzuki rider Jake Zemke followed up Yates's great performance with double race victories on the high banks of Daytona. Yates continued his show of qualifying speed with another pole position at the Auto Club Speedway last month. But that weekend saw two more different winners on the California track.

Foremost Insurance Pegram Racing Ducati rider Larry Pegram took a very hard fought and popular victory in race one ahead of the Jordan teammates Zemke and Yates. Sunday's second National Guard SuperBike race once again saw the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team regain their rightful place atop the podium but this time, it was a well deserved and long overdue first time victory for Tommy Hayden. Hayden and his Suzuki have been frontrunners all season, with two close second place finishes at Daytona and a relatively solid performing package all year long, the team leader for Rockstar Makita Suzuki and Yoshimura, finally answered the pundits with a extremely well judged and executed victory over Team Graves Yamaha rider Josh Hayes and Hayden's Rockstar Makita Suzuki teammate Blake Young.

In a sad twist of fate, Yates had an unfortunate accident during the Sunday morning warm up at Auto Club Speedway and suffered multiple injuries to his right leg. While he recovers at his Georgia home, young Canadian rider Brett McCormick will move from his Celtic Racing Suzuki to the Jordan Suzuki.

Another rider undergoing medical treatment is M4 Monster Energy Suzuki rider John Hopkins. "Hopper" underwent surgery after the Auto Club Speedway race. Hopkins ran very strong during the early stages of the California races and will hopefully be able to show his true potential on his return to the American motorcycle racing scene after a number of successful years in Europe in MotoGP and World Superbike. His teammate Chris Ulrich has also had a good start to the 2010 season with a sixth place at Daytona. Riding his M4 Monster Energy Suzuki, he is currently just behind Pat Clark Motorsports Yamaha rider Ben Bostrom in the point standings. RidersDiscount.com Suzuki rider Taylor Knapp is ninth in the points just ahead of McCormick, who is tenth in points.

Yates is the only active rider with an AMA Pro American SuperBike victory at Road Atlanta so there will be a new, first time winner at the Suzuki SuperBike Showdown on the 2.56-mile permanent road course.

Practice and qualifying begin on Friday, April 16th and final qualifying and the first of two exciting AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike races will take place at 3:00 p.m. local time Saturday and race two will be Sunday, April 18th at 3:00 p.m. local time.

All three AMA Pro Road Racing classes will be racing at Road Atlanta, visit www.roadatlanta.comfor schedule and ticket information and check out www.amaproracing.comfor the latest series info. Both AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike races can be seen this weekend on SPEED TV, check your local listing for the broadcast times.
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

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For additional information contact:
AMA Pro Racing Communications, (386) 492-1014, communications@amaproracing.com

[RoadAtlanta]

Fan Activities:
Fan Party at Cycle Nation (Friday Night):
Stop by Cycle Nation on Highway 53 for the Fan Party Friday night April 16th, from 5pm-9pm. Riders including Larry Pegram, Jake Zemke, Aaron Yates, Project 1 Atlanta riders, Melissa Paris and others will be there to give autographs and take pictures. Listen to live music, grab some food from Buffalo's and test your motorcycle on the Bonz Dyno.

Vendor Village (All weekend):
Large expo area with displays, merchandise, food and fun, open all weekend long at the track!
Hours:
Friday: Noon-5pm
Saturday/Sunday: 8am-5pm

Vintage Bike Show (All weekend):
Historic racing motorcycles and carefully crafted replicas will be on display and also ridden on the track Saturday, April 16th at 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. and also Sunday at 12 noon. These cycles represent the history of motorcycle racing, with examples from flat track to MotoGP to trials and motocross. A collection of this caliber in one location is rare.

Stunt Show (Saturday and Sunday):
Thrilling and daring stunt bike performances by Professional Sport Bike Stunt Riders Aaron Twite and Josh Borne on the front stretch (start/finish line) and also in the Turn 5 "Esses" on Saturday at 12:45 pm and Sunday at 12:30 pm.
Performances in Vendor Village:
Saturday: 10:30am, 4:00pm
Sunday: 2:30pm, 4:00pm

Fan Walk on Hot Pit Lane (Saturday and Sunday):
Get up close and personal to your favorite riders and walk the grid during opening ceremonies from 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You must have Paddock access ($5) with your ticket.

Free Autograph Session (Sunday):
Bring your memorabilia and have it signed by your favorite riders at the All Pro Rider Autograph Session in Vendor Village on Sunday, April 18th at 11:00am. The autograph session is FREE and will include the stars of AMA Pro Road Racing including Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin, Ben Bostrom, Josh Hayes, Jake Zemke, Tommy Hayden, Blake Young and many more.

1st Annual Wild N' Crazy Helmet Contest (Sunday):
Bring your Wild n' Crazy motorcycle helmet to Vendor Village from 1:30 to 2:30 on Sunday, April 18th for a chance to win great prizes! A panel of judges will determine 1) Most Artistic; 2) Best Paint Scheme, and; 3) Best Themed helmet. There will be one winner for each class, so stop by to enter or to see some of the most imaginative helmet designs around!

Fan Laps (Saturday and Sunday):
Ride like the pros... for just $10! The Motorcycle Fan Lap is a huge hit for amateur riders who can get right on the track and ride the same road course the AMA Pro Riders will race on. Fans riding in the Motorcycle Fan Lap must wear a helmet and must be 18 years or older. Purchase your Motorcycle Fan Lap in advance (www.roadatlanta.com) or at the gate/registration.
Saturday: Staging in Support Paddock begins at 11am, ride begins at 11:30am
Sunday: Staging in Support Paddock begins at 9:30am, ride begins at 10am

Food Vendor Hours:
Pit Grill (Location: Main Paddock): Friday-Sunday 9am-6pm
Food Court (Location: Vendor Village): Friday Noon-5pm, Saturday/Sunday 8am-5pm
American Grill (Location: RT after Suzuki Bridge): Friday CLOSED, Saturday/Sunday 9am-6pm
Spectator Hill (Location: Turn 6-7-8): Friday CLOSED, Saturday/Sunday 9am-6pm
Big Daddy’s Sports Bar (Location: LT after Suzuki Bridge): Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday/Sunday 8am-6pm

[TLR67]

Fan Laps (Saturday and Sunday):
Ride like the pros... for just $10!


LOL.. This is always worth the price of admission!!

[allen]

What a deal! I'm going to be there all 3 days and if I can ride like Bostrom for a paultry $10 sign me up!

Can I ride like Rossi for $20?

[AdrenalineBoyz]

What a deal! I'm going to be there all 3 days and if I can ride like Bostrom for a paultry $10 sign me up!

Can I ride like Rossi for $20?

Not on a 250

[allen]

Not on a 250

I get that all the time. so I feel your love brother. :)

Do you remember Val's 98, 99 season?