Supercross introduces night racing

MANILA, Philippines - The country’s top motocross riders will have their first taste of night racing when the National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association (NAMSSA) Stages Round 5 of the 2009 Supercross series in Parañaque City June 12-13.

The supercross, a popular spectator sport in the US, is organized by NAMSSA and held at the Speedworld Supercross Track at SM City Bicutan.

Conceptualized to create an awareness of the motorcycle sport among enthusiasts as well as weekend mallrats forever in search of anything entertaining, NAMSSA’s supercross series is guaranteed to bring huge crowds to the venue considering its proximity to the mall and its accessibility to riders and enthusiasts from the metropolis and neighboring provinces.

Moto 1 will be held June 12, while Moto 2 is set the following evening. Official practice starts at 4 p.m. The races in different classes will commence after the practice sessions and last until the day’s final race set at 10 p.m.

“We wish to thank Mayor Jun Bernabe for supporting our endeavor,” said NAMSSA president Macky Carapiet. “We are likewise thankful to Mr. Benjo Bernabe of the Parañaque City Sports Department. We hope that we will be able to contribute significantly to their goals and objectives.”

An estimated 30,000 watts of lighting equipment will illuminate the racetrack using the state of the art CAT Rental Store HID Lighting. The circuit was designed to comply with international standards for supercross.

 was carved out with state of the art Cat Monark Equipment in the record time of two weeks with constant adjustments. Other supporters of the event are SM City Bicutan, GCG Racing Pipes, Topmaster, JBS Moto Shop, Flamboyant Construction, Signeffex, Inside Racing, motorcyclephilippines.com

The top winner of the event will be awarded the Mayor Jun Bernabe Supercross Cup. The series will showcase the country’s premiere riders as they square off for the top prizes in different divisions. Riders from Northern and Central Luzon, Quezon, Bicol, Leyte and Davao have also confirmed their participation. Monthly night races are scheduled up to round 12. For more info you may reach Mob: 0917-8479785, Duo: 216-5234 or email at [email protected] or check out www.namssa.org.