Latest AMA stuff

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Jul 27 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Meet David Anthony

This guy seems like a class act. I know he's been around for a while, but I've never really read anything about him. I know people say you can't build the AMA around privateers, but I'm glad DMG are trying.

I really hope Dave gets better ASAP.

Ulrich takes the gloves off

Chris Ulrich responds to Henny Ray and talks about his work on the safety committee.


In other words, yes the track is dangerous, im not going to rock the boat.

More on DMG and their veiled concern for safety.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 27, 2009) - Recent events have called into question the use of the blue flag and the expected response of riders to whom the blue flag is displayed. In order to clear up any confusion, AMA Pro Racing makes the following statement:

AMA Pro Road Racing competitors are professionals and are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations found in the 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing rule book. The first page of the rule book states the following:

"The intent of a specific rule will override a competitor's interpretation of a rule. The intent of a rule will be determined by AMA Pro Racing."

The overtaking of a slower rider by a faster rider where there is no position change is a situation that must be approached from a safety standpoint, and the intent of the rule regarding the use of the blue flag is to make a potentially dangerous situation less so. Section 7.14a.vii dictates the usage of and expected response to blue flags:

vii. Blue Flag: Indicates to a rider that they are about to be overtaken. Riders are advised to keep their line and allow the faster rider to pass. Riders disregarding this flag may be black-flagged at the discretion of AMA Pro Racing.

The safety of riders is of paramount importance, and each part of the rule deals with a specific aspect of protecting both the slower and faster rider. By advising that riders keep their line, they are being asked to stay in a controlled trajectory and not make erratic changes in their course, allowing the faster rider to predict the course of travel and avoid contact with the rider being passed. The second part of the sentence says that they are to allow the faster rider to pass, intended to further diminish the threat of contact between riders.
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT. AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.



So its about safety now, according to Luddington, it was about ....... UP THE SHOW. Never once in his tirade did i hear him say one ....... thing about what he did was unsafe.What a bunch of ....... hypocrits.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Jul 27 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>"The intent of a specific rule will override a competitor's interpretation of a rule. The intent of a rule will be determined by AMA Pro Racing."

C.Y.A.

"DMG is always right." Coming to a rulebook near you!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Jul 27 2009, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The overtaking of a slower rider by a faster rider where there is no position change is a situation that must be approached from a safety standpoint, and the intent of the rule regarding the use of the blue flag is to make a potentially dangerous situation less so. Section 7.14a.vii dictates the usage of and expected response to blue flags:

vii. Blue Flag: Indicates to a rider that they are about to be overtaken. Riders are advised to keep their line and allow the faster rider to pass. Riders disregarding this flag may be black-flagged at the discretion of AMA Pro Racing.

The safety of riders is of paramount importance, and each part of the rule deals with a specific aspect of protecting both the slower and faster rider. By advising that riders keep their line, they are being asked to stay in a controlled trajectory and not make erratic changes in their course, allowing the faster rider to predict the course of travel and avoid contact with the rider being passed. The second part of the sentence says that they are to allow the faster rider to pass, intended to further diminish the threat of contact between riders.

Which is exactly what JRP did. Why is he suspended?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mr. Shupe @ Jul 28 2009, 03:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>"DMG is always right." Coming to a rulebook near you!

Oh...That's why...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cankles @ Jul 28 2009, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Which is exactly what JRP did. Why is he suspended?
WHY, Because he ...... up the show!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Jul 27 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>"The intent of a specific rule will override a competitor's interpretation of a rule. The intent of a rule will be determined by AMA Pro Racing."
What this tells me is that all the rules are subject to the standing of said rider with DMG. For example, if you .... up "the show" then you are in violation of any rule. If you speak out against DMG, you are in violation of any rule. Etc.

Is it sad that I get happier and happier with each passing mistake made by DMG knowing that I haven't watched or attended a single DMG/AMA event?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Austin @ Jul 28 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What this tells me is that all the rules are subject to the standing of said rider with DMG. For example, if you .... up "the show" then you are in violation of any rule. If you speak out against DMG, you are in violation of any rule. Etc.

Is it sad that I get happier and happier with each passing mistake made by DMG knowing that I haven't watched or attended a single DMG/AMA event?

Austin, how are they getting away with this? Its mind boggling! I read that same statement and thought: "Disclaimer, even though the rules are in black and white, we have decided what they really mean at any given moment, despite but not included to what is actually written." Perhaps a more nonscientific version of that statement would be: "Who gives a damn what we said, its what we are saying now that counts."

.......s.

Has somebody posted this yet? ENJOY

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Jul 28 2009, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Austin, how are they getting away with this?
They aren't. Attendance is down significantly at every round, or so I've read. I don't think they'll survive. They might pump a bunch of money into the series but I don't think they'll be able to attract too many new riders to replace the older guard and the rest they've alienated. Besides, no one is watching anymore. Just let it die and wait for the MIC to form their own series.