AMA Superbike News

The dream of most riders is to win their home grand prix. The contingent of British World Superbike and World Supersport riders have two chances, Donington Park and Silverstone. British weather is notoriously fickle, regardless of the time of the year, but this year that wasn’t the case.

AMA Pro Motorcycle-SuperStore.com Supersport racer James “the Rocket” Rispoli has officially re-signed with Monster Energy® to endorse the brand for the 2012 AMA Pro race season. In 2011 Rispoli hit the podium in 8 of 10 races entered including celebrated wins at the Barber and New Jersey Motorsport Parks. He capped off the season by taking home the Supersport National Championship, East Coast Championship, and coveted Young Gun award as the top 16-21 year old road racer in America.

The pressure was now on the front-runner, Suzuki rider Blake Young who’d never been in this position this late in the season. Having to come from behind, Hayes could concentrate on winning, not protecting his position, not protecting his lead, winning.

Monster Energy Graves Motorsports Yamaha’s Josh Hayes came within .078 seconds of winning Friday’s thrilling Daytona Superbike race, only to lose out at as the leaders sped through the famed tri-oval and across the stripe.