AMA Tire Test Begins in Daytona
AMA tire test begins in Daytona
The new American Superbike and Daytona Sportbike classes will be featured in the Dec. 5-7 tests at the Daytona Beach, Fla. circuit. The two classes will alternate sessions all weekend with the American Superbikes racing on Daytonas 2.95-mile short course and the Daytona Sportbikes on the 3.51-mile long course. Daytona Sportbike teams will also take part in evening test sessions under the track lighting in preparation for the March 6 Daytona 200 which will also be held under the lights.
The AMAs December Tire tests have traditionally been the place for new teams and bikes to make their debuts. Josh Hayes will make his debut with Yamaha alongside Ben Bostrom on the 2009 R1. Michael Barnes will make his debut on the newly announced Richie Morris Racing Daytona Sportbike team riding a Buell 1125R.
Several teams, such as American Honda, have yet to confirm their participation in the 2009 season but are participating in the tests. Neil Hodgson and development rider Doug Toland will test on the Honda CBR1000RR.
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