American Sportbike Racing Association & Championship Cup Series Volume 37, Issue 1 December 1, 2019 ASRA Team Challenge Opener at Roebling Road Raceway on February 29 The American Sportbike Racing Association would like to an- class with cash contingency as well as support from a myriad of nounce that the first round of the Team Challenge Championship returning contingency sponsors for each class. will be at Roebling Road Raceway for 2020. The AMA Sanctioned The 2020 ASRA Series will kick off at Roebling Road Raceway ASRA Team Challenge Series will have a 9 race national champi- on February 29 with the ASRA Team Challenge on Saturday and onship giving all ASRA/CCS licensed riders an opportunity to try the ASRA/CCS Series Sprints on Saturday and Sunday. racing under a different format from the traditional CCS Sportsman So join us at Roebling Road Raceway in Faulkville GA for a events. great way to kick off the 2020 ASRA Team Challenge Series and The ASRA Team Challenge Series will still have four classes, the ASRA//Championship Cup Series Florida/Southeast Sprints on GTL, GTU, GTO and Overall. ASRA will continue to support each February 29 and March 1. You’ll be glad you did! DAYTONA TT and DAYTONA 200 Combine for 2020 Doubleheader on March 14th, 2020 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 15, 2019) – American Flat Track a multi-surface racetrack by incorporating the front stretch of the historic (AFT) announced today another big evolution of its jaw-dropping DAYTONA Daytona International Speedway tri-oval into its purpose-built dirt TT TT season opener by moving to a weekend date on Saturday, March 14. course. 2020 will see this taken to the next level with further track en- The 2020 running of this Bike Week At DAYTONA spectacle has America’s hancements. Original Extreme Sport joining forces with another motorcycle racing staple: Coupled with the back-to-back motorcycle race action will be a myr- the iconic DAYTONA 200. With a multi-year agreement between AFT and iad of activities in the UNOH Fanzone including live music, Kids Zone, Daytona International Speedway (DIS), the doubleheader event will usher in Rider Meet & Greet, official merchandise and more. a new level of excitement for motorsports enthusiasts. “This will be a doubleheader unlike any other in the history of Day- Traditionally racing two days apart, the DAYTONA TT and DAYTONA tona International Speedway,” said Chip Wile, President of Daytona 200, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association and operated by International Speedway. “Combining the longstanding Bike Week At the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA), will now run together DAYTONA traditions of the DAYTONA 200 and American Flat Track on the second Saturday of the historic Daytona Bike Week festivities. Fans into one day will deliver the ultimate experience for fans of motorcycle will be able to enjoy the 79th DAYTONA 200 during the day and stay into racing. Bike Week At DAYTONA will be even more exciting and in the the evening to cheer on the athletes of American Flat Track at their season- process, even more memorable.” opening DAYTONA TT. Tickets for the first-ever doubleheader – DAYTONA 200 and DAY- “2020 is shaping up to be a breakout season for AFT,” said Michael TONA TT – at the legendary Daytona International Speedway are on Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. “After incorporating the Start-Finish sale now for a special early bird discount. Watch both historic motorcy- banking for the first time at the TT in 2019, we are further enhancing the cle racing events for just $30 when you purchase a General Admission track design to encourage even more passing into Turn 1 for our season ticket online. Early bird pricing valid now through October 31, 2019. Get opener in 2020. All this and now combining the historic DAYTONA 200 with yours at tickets.americanflattrack.com. the incredible action of the DAYTONA TT is sure to deliver a can’t-miss Tickets for all motorcycle racing events are available by calling day of action for race fans. We are delighted to be partnering with DIS and 1-800-PITSHOP or online at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway. ASRA to bring an unparalleled experience to Daytona Bike Week.” com The 2019 running of the DAYTONA TT made history as AFT introduced Reminder on Transponder Program for 2020 We would like to remind you that it is your responsibility to area. And if there is a problem, ask for help immediately so we activate your transponder before entering the track for practice can insure you have the very best racing experience with us. or races. For those of you who want to skip the activation step, we If your transponder fails to activate, you are to pull off to the have 12 volt hard wired Westhold transponders and rechar- side and notify officials immediately for reactivation or tempo- gable transponders available for a discounted price of $180, a rary replacement. If you fail to do this, you may not be scored, $30 savings from suggested retail. and nobody wants that to happen. For those in the Team Challenge, you will still be required to So please go slow and check for the activation light (multiple rent or own a MyLaps transponder for 2020 events. flashes) on the top of your unit while going through activation Thanks for your support of ASRA and CCS racing! 1 Amateurs Upgraded for 2020 ASRA Contingency Congratulations to the Amateurs who have been upgraded to Expert for the 2020 season. The riders listed on this page have met one or more of the criteria The greatest feature of this ASRA contin- for advancement: scoring 400 points in a single season (from all classes run), gency is how easy it is to qualify for the reward. Simply fill out your contingency won a track championship, won a regional class championship or finished in the form and have the technical inspector verify top 5 at the 2019 CCS Race of Champions. you have the correct AMA and ASRA Se- If you find yourself on this list and want a further explanation on how you got ries stickers displayed on both sides of the there, contact the office via emailat [email protected] and we will give you a machine used in the eligible class. That’s it, complete rundown of why youwere aadvanced that’s all you have to do. If you are on this list and are petitioning to remain an Amateur for 2020 (or ASRA Contingency Requirements: asking for your once per career downgrade), please make certain you com- All machines must display an approved AMA pletely fill out your license application and attach a letter stating the reason (or and ASRA Series sticker on both sides of reasons) that you should be allowed to retain that status. No evaluations will be the machine. A completed ASRA contin- gency form must be presented, with each made without the license application accompanied by the written request. motorcycle, at tech inspection for official Ken Kearns Aaron Galloway verification. All forms must be presented Kevin Soltis Adam Klepadlo 2020 Award and signed at tech inspection with the mo- Kristen Brand Adam Lundstrom torcycle before racing starts.To officially be Alex Nieves Jr Kyle Berwald Presentation considered a finisher, you must meet the Alexandra Storm Kyle Haltinner Ceremonies requirements found in 3.4.7 with regard to Anderson Rocha Maikel Perez Sierra placement on the results. Andres Mejia Marc Aldrich Mid-West presenta- August Nord Mark Sepulveda Jr ASRA Contingency Restrictions: ASRA Bradley Elrod Matthew Schumitsch tion is scheduled Jan Contingency rewards are scheduled to be Brent Racine Michael Carone 25, 2020 at Lake Lawn processed and mailed out within 45 days of Mikayla Moore the event, so if you have not received your Brent Talley Resort in Delavan Brian Grasso Nick Moser award by 60 days after the event, contact Casey Lombard Phil Bucay Atlantic/Mid-Atlantic the ASRA/CCS office at 817-246-1127 or e- Chris Denley R Gordon Thach presentation will be at mail Eric Kelcher at contingency@ccsracing. Chris Fenter Rafal Kadaj NJMP on Jan 25, 2020 us. Inquiries made later than 75 days past Chris Terranova Raymond Capozucca the event will not be accepted. Colin Wurster Richard Archer in the Officers Club at Daniel Gross Jr Ridwan Oguntade New Jersey Motors- 2020 ASRA Series Contingency Daryan Martin Robert Bettencourt ports Park. 6 to 10 Finishers David Guimond Robert Kelley 1st $ 225 Robert Wood David Wolfe Florida presentation 2nd $ 125 Romulo Ruiz Derek Newcomer 3rd $ 100 Ronald Shoffner III is scheduled Feb 8 Donald Dufrense 11 to 15 Finishers Drew Daly Russell Beaudette at Homestead Miami 1st $ 300 4th $ 100 Edward Kaye Sam Albert Speedway at 6:00 p.m. Samir R. Suarez-Betancourt 2nd $ 200 5th $ 75 Edwin Cosme in the Driver Meeting Eric Nygard Schyler Kopp 3rd $ 125 Gabriel Zolczer Steven Rabinowitz Room. Over 16 Finishers 1st $ 325 5th $ 100 Gerald Terrell Stuart Moore Southeast presenta- Henry Zarb Tedrick Boxley 2nd $ 225 6th $ 90 Ike Ozurumba Terry Ferguson tion will be on Febru- 3rd $ 150 7th $ 80 Jacob Shoemaker Thomas Annis ary 29, 2020 at the 4th $ 125 8th $ 70 Thomas Delegram James Hicks Roebling Road Race- Jason Beauchamp Tim Lenahan Jeffery Whittemore Tom Kuzmicki way lunch pavilion 60 ASRA Team Challenge Contingency Jeremy Brinker Tristan King minutes after the last Overall Bonus William Mitchell Up to 15 Finishers 16 to 20 Finishers Jerry Pellegrino race for the day. Jesse Hwilka William Moore Jr 1st $ 250 1st $ 350 Joel Reyes Wyatt Karl 2nd $ 150 2nd $ 250 John Sackett Yaden Medina 3rd $ 100 3rd $ 150 Yeysey Marrero Jonathan James Over 21 Finishers Jonathon Mahler Zachary Herdt 1st $ 500 Jonnathan Tiller 2nd $ 300 Jordan Santiago 3rd $ 200 Joseph Bowen Bonus Paid Per Class Joseph Bristow 1st 50% * Joseph Karlin 2nd 30% * Joseph Mink 3rd 20% * Joseph Shallow Joshua Deery * Percent of Bonus based on 50% of entry fees for Joshua Tafuri the starting field.