U.S. Rookies Cup Accepting Applications
U.S. Rookies Cup accepting applications
Young riders aged 13 to 17 are eligible to compete in the racing series, which aims to provide promising motorcycle racing talent with the opportunity to develop their skills on top circuits around the U.S. in front of large crowds at selected stops on the AMA Superbike racing tour.
Racers compete on KTM RC 125 motorcycles and receive coaching from experienced riders such as 1993 Grand Prix World Champion Kevin Schwantz.
Californian Ben Solis Jr., 14, currently leads the inaugural U.S. Rookies Cup with 120 points ahead of Leandro Mercardo, 16, of Argentina. Hayden Gillim, the 13-year-old relative of the Owensboro, Ky. racing brothers Nicky, Tommy and Roger Hayden, is third with 77 points.
Potential 2009 U.S. Rookies Cup riders must be born between Jan. 1, 1992 and Dec. 31, 1995. Racing experience is not required. Selected applicants will be invited to an on-track selection event at Barber Motorsports Park in the fall where a panel of judges will select the participants for the 2009 U.S. Rookies Cup.
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