Superprestigio of the Americas is an invitation-only flat track motorcycle race that pits motorcycle racers from various racing disciplines (

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, Hillclimb, and

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) against many of the best racers from the AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Championship series. The inaugural Superprestigio of the Americas was held on 21 November 2015 on a specially-designed indoor short track at the

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. The race was broadcast live on fanschoice.tv and was produced for national broadcast on

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the following Sunday, 29 November.

Competitors

AMA pro-racing flat-track invitations

Selected for their points standings or specific race accomplishments in the AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Championship were Brad Baker,

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, Dan Bromley, Stevie Bonsey,

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, Sammy Halbert, Jesse Janisch,

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, Justin Jones,

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, Andrew Luker,

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, Bryan Smith, Jarod Vanderkooi and

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All-star invitations

Selected from various motorcycle disciplines were:
Oliver Brindley, DTRA Dirt Track
Aaron Colton, XDL Sportbike Freestyle Championship

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, AMA Superbike Championship

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, AMA Superbike Championship
Taylor Knapp, AMA Superbike Championship
Phil Libhart, AMA Pro Hillclimb
Gage McAllister, AMA Superbike Championship

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, AMA Superbike Championship
Dani Ribalta,

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Joe Roberts, AMA Superbike Championship
Franc Serra, FIM Flat Track Cup
Anthony West,

Blake Young, AMA Superbike Championship Competitors ranged in age from 17-year-old Oliver Brindley to 43-year-old Phil Libhart.

Sanction, rules and construction

Superprestigio of the Americas was sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing and overseen by the

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by Stuart Higgs as race director. Motorcycle equipment rules were as per AMA Pro Flat Track GNC1 Singles, except that all machines were ha 19" Mitas tires. The track was designed by the 7-times

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winner, Chris Carr who designated that the track have an American football-shape infield in order to produce multiple racing lines and therefore more competition. The track was built in two layers with a base of clay/rock mix as a foundation with decomposed granite for the racing surface. Track construction was done by the renowned track builder Dennis Pearson. A

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-style starting gate (rather uncommon for flat track racing) was used.

Competition

A points system was used to award finishers in the heat races the opportunity to choose their starting positions for the semifinals. Points were awarded as follows: 10 points for 1st place, 7 for 2nd, 5 for 3rd, 3 for 4th, 2 for 5th and 1 for 6th. Finishing positions in semifinals and Last Chance Qualifiers determined eligibility and starting positions for Finals. Roland Sands Designs and

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, a former amateur flat tracker himself, was the Grand Marshal for the event. The winner of the Superprestigio of the Americas,

, was awarded a custom gold and diamond ring from Thom Duma Fine Jewelers. The podium finishers, Mees, Brad Baker and

Competitors

AMA pro-racing flat-track invitations

All-star invitations

Sanction, rules and construction

Competition

Results

All-stars final

Flat Track Final

Superprestigio of the Americas

Super Hooligans Final

References