SteddyTeddy
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posted June 24, 2010 04:18 AM
AMA Dragbike is Dead and Gone!
Effectively immediately, AMA Dragbike will cease operations indefinitely.
Regretfully, today’s economic climate, rising costs and decreasing revenue makes it fiscally irresponsible to continue doing business. The final details are being worked out at this time.
"Motorcycle Drag Racing has been a passion for both of us for many years and we have given all of ourselves to this sport," said Brandi Neithamer, Vice President of AMA Dragbike. "We knew this year would be very difficult given the economic conditions but we never anticipated it would go downhill so quickly. Scott and I have a tough road ahead of us to close the business, and we hope to receive the support of the community during this difficult time."
"If there are any parties interested in starting another sanction that will carry on the professional level and values of AMA Dragbike, please feel free to contact us," she continued. "We will do everything in our power to help you succeed."
AMA Dragbike would like to thank all the racers, sponsors and fans that have helped support the organization (formerly AMA Prostar) over the last 21 years. We have always strived to hold safe, fair and exciting racing events, and we appreciate all that have helped us achieve that goal.
Best wishes to all in our racing community,
Scott Valetti
Brandi Neithamer
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MadMike
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posted June 24, 2010 04:37 AM
Sad to see for sure!!! Scott and Brandi are good people...
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Halvefast
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posted June 24, 2010 05:00 AM
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ZRXDean
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posted June 24, 2010 05:37 AM
Wow... really? What a shame.
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madkawboy
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posted June 24, 2010 08:47 AM
I really hate to hear this, but it does not surprise me. The entry fee's are crazy high and even the spectator tickets were not cheap.
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BrooklynNYZX12
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posted June 24, 2010 11:34 AM
Sad news but maybe MiRock can expand now
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VincentHill
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posted June 24, 2010 11:48 AM
Scott gave it ALL he had and we know that he had no way to avoid this! Better Yet, after watching an NHRA Motorcycle Race at Atco in NJ replay, I saw him fall off so he is also a Real Racer!
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2fat2fly
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posted June 25, 2010 10:18 AM
This really sucks.I'm just sitting here thinking about all the guys who spent years developing top gas,super comp and super gas bikes to run this series.All these people with nowhere to compete on a national level now.That just blows for everybody in every category that ever thought about motorcycle drag racing at more than just their local track.I know there's Mirock and Semdra but those are East coast and South East.Alot of people in the Midwest will have alot of miles of transport just to get to a race with the Prostar level of competition.
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MadMike
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posted June 28, 2010 05:34 PM
2wheelspeed in Byron IL... for anyone in the Midwest!!! great series!
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NOX
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posted June 28, 2010 08:56 PM
Its only a national series, if its NATIONAL, not just west of the MS river......
And, if everyone is willing to travel to all the races......
I gotta get up to one of those Mike......
do they have a website?
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