Superprestigio of the Americas

Superprestigio of the Americas was sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing and overseen by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme by Stuart Higgs as race director.

Motorcycle equipment rules were as per AMA Pro Flat Track GNC1 Singles, except that all machines were ha 19" Mitas tires.

The track was designed by the 7-times AMA Grand National Championship winner, Chris Carr[5] who designated that the track have an American football-shape infield in order to produce multiple racing lines and therefore more competition. The track was built in two layers with a base of clay/rock mix as a foundation with decomposed granite for the racing surface. Track construction was done by the renowned track builder Dennis Pearson. A motocross-style starting gate (rather uncommon for flat track racing) was used.[6]

A points system was used to award finishers in the heat races the opportunity to choose their starting positions for the semifinals. Points were awarded as follows: 10 points for 1st place, 7 for 2nd, 5 for 3rd, 3 for 4th, 2 for 5th and 1 for 6th.

Finishing positions in semifinals and Last Chance Qualifiers determined eligibility and starting positions for Finals.

Roland Sands Designs and Indian Motorcycles brought the Super Hooligans as a supporting class.[7]

In a format designed to intensify the action, there were 31 races run during the program.[8]

Road racing World Champion Kevin Schwantz, a former amateur flat tracker himself, was the Grand Marshal for the event.[9]

The winner of the Superprestigio of the Americas, Jared Mees, was awarded a custom gold and diamond ring from Thom Duma Fine Jewelers.[10] The podium finishers, Mees, Brad Baker and Kenny Coolbeth, are all former GNC Championship winners.[4]