Photography By Brian J. Nelson
AMA Pro Racing has announced the final of the AMA Pro Flat Track will be held at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, November 20. The AMA final will be followed by the first running of the Superprestigio of the Americas on November 21, on a circuit designed by former seven time AMA Pro Flat Track Champion, Chris Carr.
“We’re pleased to be ending our season in America’s home for entertainment and in conjunction with such a prestigious event,” said Michael Gentry, Chief Operating Officer of AMA Pro Racing. “Fans can expect incredible excitement both on and off the race track as we crown the next GNC2 and Grand National Champions.”
The Superprestigio event, held in Spain at the end of the past two racing seasons, has seen top riders like Marc Marquez and Bradley Smith go head-to-head against AMA champions Brad Baker and Jared Mees, however the American version will be slightly different, according to promoter Steve McLaughlin.
“Like many things in the states, we’re going to do some things a little differently with the Superprestigio of the Americas,” said Steve McLaughlin, CEO of SMI. “We’re not just going to feature road racers and dirt trackers, this is going to be an invitational event for champions and top riders from all forms of motorcycle racing throughout the Americas. There might even be some interest from Supercross, Motocross, Freestyle, Supermotard and Speedway riders, and we would certainly welcome their participation. It’s all about broadening the appeal base of the sport, and we’re real excited about this opportunity.”
The news of the Superprestigio event comes off the back of the announcement that the Pomona Half-Mile will not be run on October 10 due to the permanent closure of the track.
