Motorcycle-Superstore.com will return to the grid in 2012 to be the title sponsor of the AMA Supersport division. Motorcycle Superstore will also bring back the $25,000 year-end points fund.
"For the past two years, our relationship with Motorcycle-Superstore.com has been invaluable to AMA Pro Racing and we are extremely pleased to be extending our partnership with them," said David Atlas, Chief Operating Officer of AMA Pro Racing. "Our dedicated and loyal fan base recognizes the exceptional value and personal attention given to them when they shop with Motorcycle-Superstore.com, and we are very thankful for the support and dedication the company has likewise shown to the AMA Pro Racing athletes through the Motorcycle-Superstore.com Year-End Points Funds."
Motorcycle-Supterstore.com will be the title sponsor of the series and will also have a larger presence on the AMA Pro Racing website. Motorcycle-Superstore.com has already started some online initiatives and several AMA fans have won gift cards to the online star from the AMA Pro Road Racing's Facebook page.
"If you were at the final round of the 2011 season in New Jersey, then you already know that road racing is back bigger and better than ever," said Tim Clark, Director of Sports Marketing for Motorcycle-Superstore.com. "The SuperSport class is the breeding ground for future road race champions. We're excited to support the AMA Pro Racing program and help contribute to the riders through the year-end points fund."
At the end of the year, Motorcycle-Superstore.com will hand out big checks to the best young riders in the AMA. Here's the breakdown of the year-end points fund.
East Coast: 1st place, $5,000; 2nd place, $3,000; 3rd place, $2,000
West Coast: 1st place, $5,000; 2nd place, $3,000; 3rd place, $2,000
Young Gun: $2,500
Overall Champion: $2,500
The 2012 AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com Supersport season will kick off on March 15th at the Daytona International Speedway.
