LINDEN, Mich. (January 18, 2012) – Supermoto provides a unique display of motorcycle competition that can be held in nearly any location including downtown city streets. However, the multi-discipline racing genre has not fully maximized that opportunity to bring motorcycle racing to the public, that is, until this year. Following a successful event, the Taco Bell Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular, in July 2011 whereby nearly 3,000 fans attended the free event, MISuperMoto.com is pleased to announce that it will promote two urban-style, through-the-streets supermoto races this season.

 

In addition to the second annual Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular on Friday, July 20, 2012 in the downtown streets of the northern Michigan town of West Branch, the City of Wayne, Michigan will host the Michigan Avenue Speed Festival on Saturday, June 9. Wayne is located in metro Detroit, just 25 minutes west of one of the nation’s largest cities. The event will take place on a portion of the same Michigan Avenue thoroughfare that runs from downtown Detroit all the way through the southern part of Michigan and into downtown Chicago.

 

The Michigan Avenue Speed Festival Hosted by the City of Wayne will serve as the opening round of the 2012 Michigan Supermoto Championship, while the Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular will be round three. The Michigan Avenue Speed Festival’s event details will be announced in the near future with emphasis on a free festival-style atmosphere with the marquee activity being motorcycle race on Michigan Avenue to include dirt jumps. The race will include both street sections and a large dirt section in a parking lot. It is never-before-seen motorsports action in metro Detroit. Special thanks to Wayne County Commissioner Kevin McNamara (D-Canton) for encouraging the City of Wayne to host this event.

 

The Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular will again be on the downtown streets of West Branch, Michigan. The Ogemaw Hills Bike Week Committee, City of West Branch, West Branch City Council, West Branch Police Department, West Branch Chamber of Commerce and Ogemaw County Sheriff were instrumental in the success and safety of the 2011 event. More than 50 riders competed from as far away as Florida with the Pro Class main event seeing 18 competitive athletes jumping and speeding through the streets of downtown West Branch that featured a 60-foot dirt tabletop. The business community and city government were more than pleased with the event and supports its return this summer.

 

Auto City Speedway in Clio, Michigan near Flint will host two rounds of the 2012 Michigan Supermoto Championship on June 24 and August 26. MISuperMoto has held events at this auto racing facility during the past five years. The course includes a large portion of the banked oval speedway, use of an asphalt figure eight and a dirt section. Fans have prime viewing from the grandstands.

 

“With the support of the entire community, the West Branch downtown race became a successful event beyond our expectations,” said Dave Duprey, owner of MISuperMoto.com. “It has led us to focus on creating festival-themed free community events with the draw being street-based motorcycle racing. We are very happy to return to West Branch and grow this event. We are pumped that the City of Wayne has stepped on board to host the Michigan Avenue Speed Festival on June 9. We are creating a format that enables the athletes to experience the uniqueness of urban-style supermoto and also showcase beautiful Michigan cities.”

 

Duprey continued, “Additionally we are pleased to return to Auto City Speedway in Clio, Michigan for two rounds of the 2012 Michigan Supermoto Championship. Mark your calendars fans, and riders make your travel plans for June through August. This will be an experience not had by many racers and fans!”

 

To enhance fan excitement, each Michigan Supermoto Championship event will feature two Pro Class main events that pay points for each main toward the championship. Therefore, there will essentially be eight points-paying races for the Pro Class.

 

Michigan Supermoto Championship classes include beginner, amateur and pro. The Beginner Class is for competitors who have never raced supermoto. The Amateur Class is for racers who have competed in supermoto before and are not experts or have not previously finished at or near the top of the class in past seasons. The Michigan Avenue Speed Festival and Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular will require previous motorcycle racing experience and this includes participants of the Beginner Class. Both of these street-based events will require pre-entry for competitors as well which will be available on misupermoto.com before spring. Series and event awards will be announced prior to the first round.

 

All Michigan Supermoto Championship rounds are held rain or shine. Events will run in all conditions.

 

Watch a video of the 2011 Taco Bell Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular at http://misupermoto.com.

 

MISuperMoto seeks sponsors for the 2012 season. Companies may reach a captive audience through the festival-themed events. Support, to date, is provided by Taco Bell, Bridgestone, ActionSportsTV.com, Magnum Distributing, Violation Goggles, and Midwest Motorcyclist. To learn about how to engage with our audience, contact Bryan Peckinpaugh at             313-575-1245       or bryan@motopr.com.

 

2012 Michigan Championship Schedule

Saturday, June 9           Michigan Avenue Speed Festival                        Wayne, Michigan

                                    Hosted by the City of Wayne

Venue type: street course

Sunday, June 24*          Auto City Speedway                                          Clio, Michigan

                                    Venue type: auto racing course

Friday, July 15              Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular                West Branch, Michigan

Sunday, August 26*       Auto City Speedway                                          Clio, Michigan

                                    Venue type: auto racing course

*Auto City Speedway rounds will include ability for riders to practice only on race days.

 

2011 MISuperMoto Test and Tune (Practice) Schedule
Sunday, April 22, 12 p.m.          Auto City Speedway      Clio, Michigan

Sunday, April 29, 12 p.m.          Jackson Speedway       Jackson, Michigan

Sunday, May 20, 12 p.m.           Auto City Speedway      Clio, Michigan

Sunday, June 24, 11 a.m.*         Auto City Speedway      Clio, Michigan

Sunday, July 8, 12 p.m.             Jackson Speedway       Jackson, Michigan

Sunday, August 12, 12 p.m.       Jackson Speedway       Jackson, Michigan

Sunday, August 26, 11 a.m.*      Auto City Speedway      Clio, Michigan

Sunday, September 9, 12 p.m.   Auto City Speedway      Clio, Michigan

Sunday, September 23, 12 p.m. Auto City Speedway      Clio, Michigan

Sunday, October 7, 12 p.m.       Jackson Speedway       Jackson, Michigan

Sunday, October 21                  Auto City Speedway      Clio, Michigan

*These practices will be held in conjunction with races at Auto City Speedway.

 

To learn about the events, rules, bike set-up, entry fees and keep posted to series updates, visit http://misupermoto.com. MISuperMoto offers a membership program that includes discounts on Michigan Supermoto Championship entries and Test and Tune Days. Check the website or contact Duprey at             810-459-1806       to find out more.

 

About MISuperMoto.com

MISuperMoto.com is the premier supermoto racing and track day series in the United States. Its urban-style, through-the-streets motorcycle races gives competitors an exciting venue to test and showcase their skills, and provides the public a unique entertainment experience. Test and Tune Days enable current enthusiasts to ride supermoto on a safe course, while new riders can try their hand at this fascinating motorcycle discipline including renting a demo bike. In 2012, MISuperMoto will promote the four-round Michigan Supermoto Championship, including the Michigan Avenue Speed Festival Hosted by the City of Wayne on June 9 and the Ogemaw Hills Supermoto Spectacular on July 20, and 11 Test and Tune Days. These Michigan-based events are held in the City of Wayne, at Auto City Speedway in Clio, in downtown West Branch during Ogemaw Hills Bike Week and at Jackson Speedway in Jackson. Currently support is provided by Taco Bell, Bridgestone, ActionSportsTV.com, Magnum Distributing, Violation Goggles, and Midwest Motorcyclist. Visit www.misupermoto.com for more information.

 

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                                                313.575.1245      

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