Are there any big changes in store for U.S. Open fans this year?
We try to change it up every year and keep the event fresh. We are going to have One-on-One races this year, taking the top-ten fastest qualifiers from timed practice and lining them up against one another (1st races 10th, 2nd races 9th, and so on) for a one-lap sprint to the finish. The winner of each race will receive a point toward their overall score for the weekend. We are also going to incorporate the MMI Mechanic’s Challenge. The top three rider’s mechanics from the three heat races (for a total of nine) will compete for event points. All nine mechanics will line up on the gate with their bikes on the stands. When the gate drops they will have to change the rear wheel, take the bike off the stand and push it to the end of the start straight. Things should get very interesting considering the fact that your mechanic could be responsible for you winning or losing $100,000. The One-on-One event will be really cool. It’s sort of like a Dash-for-Cash. Will you guys be offering any ca
