2015 ULTB and GTUL rules proposal sent to CCS

[bruce71198]

You think a 44hp (at the crank) single can hang with an SV650 sbk or a Duc 800 sbk?   How about the 1100cc air cooled LWSS legal bikes?    That's pretty funny...   and all in the name of preserving the 250s that have been outclassed by their 300cc brothers...

Now your catching on.  instead of fucking up an already established class let the new comer, with the bigger engine or outdated middleweight bike (air cooled Duc in this case) run as the underdog in the next class UP. The 250 class has an established following leave it alone. If your going to let the 300 in why not the Yamaha 320  and the KTM390 hell how about the Honda 500? Am I trying to preserve the 250 class? Yes I think its a great way to get into the sport, its easy on the wallet, its fun. Am I preserving the class for my own personal reasons? No. It looks like with KTM's involvement I will start moving in that direction.

[Gino230]

outdated middleweight bike (air cooled Duc in this case)

Say What???

[Gino230]

With CCS running the 500s, and AMA running the KTM, I think it would be nice for these bikes to have a place to race and be competitive.

Adding a class would be ideal, I would hate to see the 250 riders have their class ruined, as it's gotten pretty popular and is a great way to get into racing cheap. But going forward it will die I'm afraid. Think about it- you want an entry level bike and class....you going to buy a 250 with no future, or the KTM which you can race all the way up to AMA?

[bruce71198]

Say What???

What. Why do you keep telling me to say this?

[OkieDoom]

KTM announced today that they will be running an RC Cup series at selected rounds of Moto America. Looks like I may be buying an RC390 soon, but I still don't think they should be allowed in ULTB or GTLU. Leave this class low buck entry level.
I think the KTM can run with the ULWSB and LWSS and be competitive.

I read that the KTM RC Cup is for racers 14 to 22. You might have to alter your birth certificate.

[bruce71198]

I read that the KTM RC Cup is for racers 14 to 22. You might have to alter your birth certificate.

How long did Obama hold out? I think I can get a couple seasons in!

[Zaph]

I read that the KTM RC Cup is for racers 14 to 22. You might have to alter your birth certificate.

I just need a hat to cover up my bald spot and I'm pretty sure I can pass for 22.