Triumph has announced its return as title sponsor of the AMA/FIMNA Superbike Challenge, to be held at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. on June 12-14. The fastest motorcycle riders in North America will compete during the Triumph Superbike Challenge, the fifth of nine rounds on the new and improved MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship. Eight races are set to take place over the three-day weekend.
“Triumph is honored to remain the title sponsor of the MotoAmerica event at Barber Motorsports Park. We appreciate the effort put forth by the ZOOM and MotoAmerica teams to make it happen,” said Matt Sheahan, COO of Triumph Motorcycles America. “There’s no better venue in the country for motorcycle racing. Our staff, retailers and customers are looking forward to the Triumph Superbike Challenge next weekend.”
Triumph and its North American dealers have been partners of this race, ZOOM Motorsports and Barber Motorsports Park since 2012 making this the fourth consecutive year of involvement.
“This will be Triumph’s fourth year as title sponsor and we are excited to continue this partnership as they return again this year,” stated George Dennis, president of ZOOM Motorsports, the exclusive event promoter of the Barber Motorsports Park. “There is a lot of excitement surrounding our event and with the support that Triumph has given, we look forward to continuing to grow this event for many years to come.”
New this year, race fans will get to see Round 2 of the KTM RC 390 Cup, a new class open to riders age 14 through 22. Also, a larger field of competitors will be featured in the Superbike and Superstock 1000 classes. It will be three full days of racing between the Bazzaz Superstock 600, KTM RC Cup, Supersport, and Superbike/Superstock 1000.
Daily tickets are available starting at $10 or $55 for a two-day general admission package. Paddock upgrades are available for daily tickets. Parade Laps, tent & motorhome camping, and RV spots are also available in limited quantities.
Throughout the weekend, kids 12 and under receive free general admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. For additional information and to purchase tickets or camping, visit www.barbermotorsports.com.
