No VIR in AMA This Year

[ugar-6]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Jul/110711novir.htm

WTF???

[Derrick]

Daytona sport bike is some of the best racing right now, IMO and the superbike races are pretty darn good as well. I don't get it.

[Seca]

Daytona sport bike is some of the best racing right now, IMO and the superbike races are pretty darn good as well. I don't get it.

I haven't been an AMA fan since DMG took over BUT... the races are awesome lately. Last weekends racing was great. If they ever come back to Road Atlanta I will be there.

[ugar-6]

The racing has been great this year but there scheduling has sucked. I wish I knew "the rest of the story".

[Mongo]

Not really a lot to it, VIR doesn't think they'll make any money.

[jimgl3]

no VIR? no Rd Atl.? what kind of deal is that ?

[Mongo]

It's the kind where it costs a lot of cash up front to pay AMA Pro and advertise the event. Not enough potential income means no deal. Our deal is one where we actually pay the track to be there instead of being paid to show up so our big races at both venues are still happening...

[cjbez07]

no VIR? no Rd Atl.? what kind of deal is that ?

ya just ask me on how bad it sucks being a vendor at an AMA event at Road Atlanta and the people that show is less than a couple of thousand for both days of the weekend

[Mongo]

With no AMA at Road Atlanta we've been talking to the track about promoting the GNF as much as we can. I can guarantee we'd be a lot cheaper on vendor fees if you're interested in coming out. It won't be as fancy but there will be enthusiasts there.

[X-Man]

Not really a lot to it, VIR doesn't think they'll make any money.

I don't think is a matter of not making money, I think it's how much they think they'll loose.

[chkaotic]

With no AMA at Road Atlanta we've been talking to the track about promoting the GNF as much as we can. I can guarantee we'd be a lot cheaper on vendor fees if you're interested in coming out. It won't be as fancy but there will be enthusiasts there.

It'll be fancy enough so long as you're there, Mongo! :)

[Mongo]

I don't think is a matter of not making money, I think it's how much they think they'll loose.

Same same just one side or the other of the break even line :D

[Mongo]

It'll be fancy enough so long as you're there, Mongo! :)

We are working on Kessler DJ'ing a party Saturday night. Also plan on a kids trick or treat through the paddock and feeling out the chances of mini racing on the school course in T6-7 as well as a stunt show again.

[jimgl3]

i'd rather go to a WERA event any day. and one of these days i'm gonna be in one damnit!

[ugar-6]

And the drama continues. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Jul/110713vir.htm

[Mongo]

Go to RRW, it's way past the no contract thing now :D

[ugar-6]

Go to RRW, it's way past the no contract thing now :D

Awesome. Got to love our sportbike soapoperas!!! Linky for those interested. http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=45288

I can see litigation coming out of this.

[Mongo]

I kind of doubt it. As much as JU is right, they still didn't have a contract. A letter of agreement is great but I don't believe the AMA side either, David Atlas is a lawyer and didn't mention a binding letter of agreement in his statements so I think maybe there isn't enough for a suit. That and suing means no AMA Pro at VIR ever. As it is JU just nuked his being able to hold a Team Hammer school/trackday there ever again. It'll be interesting to see if he's allowed on the property at NJMP too.... :D

[X-Man]

Always 3 sides to a story........

[Seca]

Always 3 sides to a story........

Thats a triangle.

[ugar-6]

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=45303

I was right!!!