Well theirs guna be no more of this. Men riding around on toy bikes, insted there guna be on big bikes. Yamaha are changing the R6 Cup to the R1 cup (and about time to)
The end of this season saw the the last of the R6 cup. Yamaha have desided to give them all the same spec R1 insted.
This year Yamaha launchThe Yamaha R1 Cup series, a brand new championship concept giving every rider an equal chance of success,pitting experienced racers against ‘Rookies’ in the most exciting one make challenge ever seen. 2 championships 1 overall champion and many other series first opportunities and challenges for each and every entrant. Series Plan36 identical Yamaha YZF R1 Superbikes maintained to the highest standard with total unified specification by Rob McElnea racing company. This will ensure extreme excitement in each race from beginning to end and will also demonstrate that raw talent will surely breakthrough. Bike Preparation All bikes will be prepared byRob McElnea Racing Company. 36 identical YZF R1 Superbikes with racing exhausts systems and Power Commanders.With the power increase the suspension will be upgraded to Ohilns rear shocks and race fitted front forks. Braided brake hoses and adjustable rear sets complete the race going package. Racing slick tyres The decision to run racing slick tyres will raise the bar as far as the pace and credibility of this unique Yamaha challenge. Each rider will have a tyre allocation for the race weekend including racing slicks and racing wet tyres. One seriesTwo championships A totally unique racing concept Two fantastic championshipswith individual prizes will ensure fierce and competitive racing throughout the whole season • Yamaha R1 Spring Cup • Yamaha R1 Autumn Cup • One overall series champion Yamaha R1 cup International trophy The most prestigious motorcycle event held on British soil will be the 2008 Moto GP round at Donington Park.This will be the venue of the Yamaha R1 Cup International Trophy. This platform will be an incredible opportunity for all the riders in this unique series to showcase their talent at world level. Media plans • TV race coverage at every round • Behind the scenes ‘fly on the wall’ documentary • Series media partner• Dedicated PR Officer • Bespoke website With a prize fund in excess of £100,000 The winners Prize Fund will be somthing like this • Overall series Champion £10,000 • Spring Cup Champion £5,000 • Autumn Cup Champion £5,000 • Rookie Cup Champion £5,000 • Superpole Champion £2,500 • Moto GP Trophy Champion £2,000 Prize Fund Breakdown Spring Cup. Autumn Cup. Per Round 1st £1,500 2nd £1,000 3rd £750 4th £500 5th £400 6th £300 7th £250 8th £200 9th £150 10th £100 Fun points will be • Pole Position Award £250 • The Fred Clarke Hole Shot £200 • The Mackenzie Fastest Lap £200 The entry Fee for complete season is £25.000 With no extra cost Entries closed November 30th 2007Fancy having a go? Register at R1cup.co.uk
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