UPDATED! 11/23/13 2014 Rule and Class Structure changes

[John Black]

I am a little taken aback... The 500 SuperStock rules specifically allow the EX500 by name and state air and water cooled twins up to 500cc... What happened to this?

[Walter Walker]

I am a little taken aback... The 500 SuperStock rules specifically allow the EX500 by name and state air and water cooled twins up to 500cc... What happened to this?

Thanks for pointing that out John but I need to point out that the guidelines that I posted are still being fine tuned. I'm sorry if you got your hopes up.

[John Black]

You do realize how dangerous it is toying with a middle aged man's emotions are, don't you?

[Jeremy Harvey]

And no fair racing against Becka, she's like a jockey Jeremy! Fat Kid Class please.

I'm not thinking only of her, just citing her as an example. Many of the smaller (ie, younger and/or female) racers come to mind...Newton, Gore, Doolan, the young blonde girl who races (can't remember her name), etc.

And who's dumping over a grand, much less up to 3 grand in their 250 motors? We wouldn't run the 250 if we had to put that much into a motor.

[Walter Walker]

Original post has been updated.

[Walter Walker]

Thanks Walter!

To get to my specific interest though, the RS125 Aprilia will only be able to run the 250 class in endurance/ sprint, and will not be eligible for the F4 class in any race, correct?

No it will be allowed in F4 also.

[Walter Walker]

I'm not thinking only of her, just citing her as an example. Many of the smaller (ie, younger and/or female) racers come to mind...Newton, Gore, Doolan, the young blonde girl who races (can't remember her name), etc.

Exactly why we are not going with a weight limit at this point.

And who's dumping over a grand, much less up to 3 grand in their 250 motors? We wouldn't run the 250 if we had to put that much into a motor.

Shame on those who have gone this route.

FYI, there will be mandatory post race inspections in the 300 and 500 classes.

[Walter Walker]

You do realize how dangerous it is toying with a middle aged man's emotions are, don't you?

Yes I do.

[Brian Millsap]

I'm still not sure about the KTM but I guess we can pull it out if it turns out to be a world beater.

Yeah that would be awesome. Especially for those that dropped $7000 + mods to compete in that class.

I'm also concerned about allowing the 250s to go to Superbike rules even though we all know that several already have.

Can you elaborate on this please? Specifically, you know that bikes ran in 2013 were Superbike or ones being built for the upcoming 2014 season are?





I thought I had my game plan down for 2014 but now I guess, like everyone else here, I'll have to wait for the rules to be finalized.

On one hand I like the idea of a spec class to keep the machines evenly matched but on the other hand I enjoy adding a bit here and there. Maybe the latter is to compensate for being slow? lol I can say with a great deal of certainty is that with the addition of the 300 and especially the 500, the 250 will not be competitive for overall finishes in endurance. Not even sure the EX300 will be. Sad because I planned on buying a 300 this weekend and starting my build. I simply refuse to spend ~$6-8k on a bike in stock form and then have to add all the "race goodies" to compete in "mini" classes. And you can call it whatever you want but these are mini classes. If not, let 'em run in BBE.We did pretty well in endurance this year. Not sure we'll have the $$$ to stay competitive in 2014. Sad.

[Walter Walker]

Yeah that would be awesome. Especially for those that dropped $7000 + mods to compete in that class.

This one is likely off the table now.

Can you elaborate on this please? Specifically, you know that bikes ran in 2013 were Superbike or ones being built for the upcoming 2014 season are?

No specific info but I hear the rumors. I chose to wait for someone to protest but no one did.

I thought I had my game plan down for 2014 but now I guess, like everyone else here, I'll have to wait for the rules to be finalized.

On one hand I like the idea of a spec class to keep the machines evenly matched but on the other hand I enjoy adding a bit here and there. Maybe the latter is to compensate for being slow? lol I can say with a great deal of certainty is that with the addition of the 300 and especially the 500, the 250 will not be competitive for overall finishes in endurance. Not even sure the EX300 will be. Sad because I planned on buying a 300 this weekend and starting my build. I simply refuse to spend ~$6-8k on a bike in stock form and then have to add all the "race goodies" to compete in "mini" classes. And you can call it whatever you want but these are mini classes. If not, let 'em run in BBE.We did pretty well in endurance this year. Not sure we'll have the $$$ to stay competitive in 2014. Sad.

Not even close to mini classes anymore.