Blue Toro Endurance

In Spain´s sunny South, on the racetrack of Cartagena, the new Blue Toro Endurance series, consisting of four events on racetracks in Spain´s North and South, takes off from January 26th – 30th. The series is made for amateurs longing for lots of track time and competition in style. Two Warm Ups are on the schedule already for 2008: Alcarras, a brand new circuit close to Lleida, ca. 120 kms from Barcelona, is the exciting first venue with a track width of 14 meters, 3,743m of length, up to 9% of descent resp. ascent and a magnificent view over the Catalonian countryside, and Cartagena on the southern Costa del Sol.

All of the rounds go over 4 hours and each of them concludes a track day session of a number of days worth the trip. Classification is in 4 categories, 3 of them for 2- resp. 3-bike-teams, the fourth being reserved to endurance teams with one bike. Riders not making the qualification time can compete in an additional 1 hour „easy endurance“ race the best of which can join in for the 4 h race.

The dates:
October 13th – 17th 2008 January 26th – 30th 2009 March 23rd - 26th 2009 October 26th – 29th 2009	Northern Warm Up: Round 1 2009: Round 2 2009: Round 3 2009:	Alcarras/Spain´s North Cartagena/Spain´s South Alcarras/Spain´s North Alcarras/Spain´s North

The categories:

Toro 1: 4 cyl/4stroke up to 600 cc; 2/3 cyl 4 stroke up to 900 cc
Toro 2: 4 cyl/4stroke up to 900 cc; 2/3 cyl 4 stroke over 600 cc
Toro 3: 4 cyl/4stroke over 900 cc
Toro 4: Endurance team (one bike only)

Motorcyles before 1992 (year of presentation) and bikes with 2-valve resp. ohv-engines are all classified in the inferior category. The motorcycle of the highest category defines in which category the team will be classified.

The number of pitstops is up to the teams as is the riding time per rider, however only one bike per team is allowed at the same time on the track. There is no restriction on tyres. The use of tyre warmers is permitted. The motorcycles must be in good condition and be submitted to scrutineering.

A full 100% of points will be given to riders in their first round 2009 they compete in, 75% for the second, and 50 % for the 3rd round. There will be attractive prices for the top 10 of the series. For every event there will be collective transports from all over Europe and special tariffs for nearby accomodation.

Suzuki GSX-R 600 motorcycles will be available for rent, together with race mechanic service. It will also be possible to arrange motorcycle´s stay and transport to other rounds in Spain.

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