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Round 7: July 16-18 Road Allanta Length: 2.52 miles. tap Record: Scott Russell (1990 WERA F-USA) 1:25.18/106..50 mph. Past Winners: The last time an AMA race was held at Road Atlanta was in 1990: Doug Polen (Superbike), D'Aluisio (2SOcc Gn Miguel DuHamel (75Occ Supersport), Thomas Stevens (6OOcc Supersport), Jamie James (ProTwins GP1), Fabian Cortez ill (ProTwins GP2). oms Getting there: Road Atlanta is located approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia near the town of Braselton. The closest airport is Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport. From the airport, travel north on 1-8S and exit on Highway 53; head west on 53 and you can't miss it. Note: Road Atlanta has long been a favorite of both riders and spectators alike. Movie actress Kim Basinger liked it so much she bought the neighboring town. The scenic layout has been improved dramatically since the last time the AMA visited the facility in 1990, with the entire track being resurfaced. Also, improved safety measures such as the removal of certain dirt embankments are expected to be done prior to ¢e July running of the National. Get ready to kick the red clay off your shoes, and be prepared for an overload of pre-'% Olympic hype and that stupid Tomahawk Chop. For ticket information contact: Road Atlanta, S300 Winder Hwy, Braselton, GA 30517 404/%7-6143 Round 8: fitly 3D-August 1 'Brainerd International Raceway Length: 2.996 miles. Lap Record: Doug Polen (1992) 1:39.858/108.154 mph. 1992 Wmne1'S: Doug Polen (Superbike), Colin Edwards n (2SOcc GP), Jason Pridmore (7SOcc Supersport), Mike Smith (6OOcc Supersport), Jimmy Adamo (SuperTwins), Scott Zoampach (H-D TwinSport). Getting there: Brainerd International Raceway is located six miles north of Brainerd on SR371. There is an airport in Brainerd with flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport daily. If·you choose to ride or drive from Minneapolis, take 1-10 North to SR 371 North to Brainerd. Note: Oofta? What a place to drink pop and play miniature golf right at the feet of Paul Bunyun. Does it get any better than this? Beautiful lakes, great fishing and one hell of a fast race track. Can anyone beat Doug Polen here? For ticket information contact: Brainerc;l International Raceway, 17113 Minnetonka Blvd, #214, Minnetonka, MN 55345 612/475-1.500 Round 9: August 7-8 Mid-ohio Sports Car Course Length: 2.25 miles. Lap Record: Scott Russell (1992) 1:30.343/95.636 mph. 1992 Winners: Doug Polen (Superb:ike), Colin Edwards n (25Occ GP), Scott Russell (7SOcc Supersport), Larry Schwarzbach (6OOcc SUpe1'Sport), Pascal Picotte (SuperTwins), Nigel Gale (H,D TwinSport). Getting there: The Mid-Qhio Sports Car COUl'Se is located four miles west of 1-71 on SR97. The nearest major airport is in Oeveland, some 80 miles north. From Oeveland, take 1-71 South to SR97 (Exit 165). Go west on SR97 to Steam Comer Road, then go west to the race track Note: From a spectator standpoint, race tracks don't get any better than this. You can see a lot of the action from grassy hillsides, it's clean and there's always plenty of other race fans to "hang with." This race is definitely not one to miss. Round 10: August 27-29 Seal'S Point International Raceway Length: 2.5 miles. Lap Record: Scott Gray (1992 AFM) 1:44..50, 86.107 mph. Past Wmners: The last time theAMA Championship visited Sears Point was in 1989, though the program featured all classes except Superbilce: John Kocinski (2SOcc GP), Scott Russell (75Occ Supersport), Scott Zampach (6OOcc Sl;.,persport), Randy Renfrow (ProTwins GP), Kevin Erion (ProTwins Modified). Getting there: Seal'S Point International Raceway is located in Sonoma, California, some 40 miles north of San Francisco. From San Francisco International Airport head north on U.S. 101 towards Novato before heading east on Highway 37. Tnvel on Highway 37 for roughly six miles until you reaCh the junction of Highways 37 and 121 and look for the big Sears Point sign. Note: Don't forg~ an excursion to the local wineries. When you're in Sonoma, you're in the center of northern California's wine country - how about a two-week excursion that would include a trip to the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca on September 10-12 For ticket information contact: Seal'S Point International Raceway; Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma, CA 95476, 707/938-8448. Round 11: October 1-3 Atlanta Motor Speedway Lap RecordlPast Winners: not available due to the fact that ~otorcycleshave yet to race at the faolity. 12 Getting there: Atlanta Motor Speedway (formerly Atlanta International Raceway) is located roughly 30 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia, in the town of Hampton. From Atlanta head south on 1-75 to Highways 19 & 41. Note: Since this is almost World Series time, hold off on the Atlanta Braves jokes. At least until they lose their third straight. For ticket information contact: Atlanta Motor Speedway, P.O. Box.500, Highways 19 & 41, Hampton, GA 30228