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AMA Pro Motorcycle Racing this week at Infineon Raceway

Infineon Raceway will host the AMA Pro Road Racing Championship, stacked with the top motorcycle road-racers in the country, at the West Coast Moto Jam, May 11-15. The weekend will feature double-header racing in the series’ premier AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, and AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport classes. You’ll get all of that, plus Supermoto USA, Flat Track, AHRMA National Motocross, and the world’s premier racing series for electric motorcycles, TTXGP.

Jason DiSalvo from New York, current points leader in Daytona SportBikes.

Fans will also be treated to a glimpse of racing history with the Legends in Sonoma program. Infineon Raceway will honor two-wheel legends Brad Lackey (AMA Hall of Fame motocrosser), Rich Oliver (five-time national 250cc champion), and Scott Russell (former World Superbike champion and five-time Daytona 200 winner). The legends will be featured during an autograph session, as well as a Track Talk Q&A session in the Wine Country Winner’s Circle and during pre-race ceremonies.

Don’t miss a second of the action! Catch all five days of two-wheel racing at Infineon Raceway for only $60 with the Moto Jam Max Pass. Children 12 and under are FREE and parking is FREE. Plus, military and group discounts are also available. Call 800-870-RACE (7723) today or visit www.infineonraceway.com.

Blake Young from Wisconsin, current points leader in American SuperBikes

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

Ferraris to race at Infineon Raceway April 29 – May 1

This is the 6th straight year the North American Ferrari Challenge Series begins its season at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. The Ferrari Challenge was designed to permit Ferrari owners the opportunity to race against each other and on some of the greatest tracks in North America. It all started in 1994 with the first full season driving the Ferrari 348 and they have competed every year since. According to www.ferrarichallenge.com: “As newer mid/rear V8 models were announced — the 355, 360 and F430 — special Challenge versions of these cars were included in the series. As of 2011, the 458 Challenge, the newest special racer created just for the series, has filled the grids. The 458 Challenge will share the track alongside the F430 Challenge for the 2011 season. The cars will qualify for separate classes.”

A Ferrari F430 Challenge on the track at Infineon Raceway.

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“The weekend will be highlighted by the North American debut of the new Ferrari 458 Challenge, the fifth and latest generation of Challenge cars. Adding to the excitement, the Corse Clienti Department’s 599XX, FXX and F1 Clienti programs will also participate on track, and the Ferrari F430 Challenge will compete alongside its successor, the new Ferrari 458 Challenge.” reports www.infineonraceway.com.

Spectators are welcome to attend the race, and enjoy an open paddock area and the Ferrari-festival atmosphere. The weekend will feature practice on Friday with qualifying and racing in all classes set for Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-870-RACE (7223).

The Ferrari Challenge Series is organized by Ferrari North America, Inc. and sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing Association. Complete Ferrari Challenge information can be found on www.ferrarichallenge.com.

The California Mille begins Sunday in San Francisco

The 21st Annual California Mille, which celebrates Italy’s most famous race, the “Mille Miglia”, starts Sunday, April 24th at the famous Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill in San Francisco. Over 70 historic race cars will be on display. There will be cars from Great Britain, Columbia, Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada and from all over the United States. Only cars that could have qualified for the Italian event which ran from 1927 to 1957, can participate in the California Mille. The public is invited to come see the cars and meet the drivers from 11:00am to 6:00pm.

The following morning, they begin their 1,000 mile tour which is more of a demanding drive than a race. They will cross the Golden Gate bridge for a four day trip through the back roads of Northern California. Along the way they will take some laps on two racetracks, Infineon Raceway in Sonoma and Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows. They will end their journey on Thursday evening with a Banquet and Awards Dinner at the Lodge in Sonoma.

From www.californiamille.com, here is short summary of each day’s travels.

“On Day One we’re planning to do a few laps of Sears Point (Infineon) Raceway, before we lunch at Arturo Keller’s fabulous Petaluma hilltop museum. We’ll finish the day at Solage in Calistoga, where they treated us so well last year.

Day Two will consist of a beautiful drive up to the Little River Inn, and back to Calistoga.

On Day Three, we’ll go Northeast from Calistoga, on more of California’s magic country roads, lunching at Thunderhill Raceway, and putting in a few touring laps, then back on a different route to Solage.

The Fourth Day will prove that no matter which direction you travel from Calistoga, it’s a great driver’s road and scenic to boot.”

According to Martin Swig the Director and Dan Radowicz the event planner, “This is the first time we’ve tried a hub-and-spoke style route. We think you’ll enjoy it.”

For more information and a complete roster of the cars and drivers please visit: www.californiamille.com.

In 2010, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the California Mille, they produced a video with highlights from last year’s events.

To order your 30 minute DVD ,simply mail a check in the amount of $49 (includes tax & shipping) to:

Amici americani della Mille Miglia
154 Mitchell Boulevard
San Rafael, CA 94903.

(Be sure to include your shipping address)