AMA Congratulates 5 New 2017 MotoAmerica Series Champions
The AMA recognizes five new MotoAmerica series champions for the 2017 season including AMA Superbike Champion Toni Elias, Bazzaz Superstock 1000 Champion Matthew Scholtz, Supersport Champion Garrett Gerloff, Superstock 600 Champion Jason Aguilar and KTM RC Cup Champion Benjamin Smith.
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PICKERINGTON, OH ? October 18, 2017 ? The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize and congratulate the 2017 AMA Superbike Champion: Toni Elias of Spain. Elias wrapped up the AMA Superbike Championship at the penultimate round of the MotoAmerica Series in Millville, NJ, on Sept. 9.
?Toni is an incredibly skilled and accomplished racer, and we were honored to have him as a competitor in the AMA Superbike Championship this season,? AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. ?The AMA is pleased to congratulate him on his championship win, and we are eager to see him defend his title in 2018.? MotoAmerica is the home of the AMA Superbike Championship, as well as the FIM North America road racing championship. In addition to Elias, Mathew Scholtz won the Bazzaz Superstock 1000 class, Garrett Gerloff won the Supersport class, Jason Aguilar won the Superstock 600 class and Benjamin Smith won the KTM RC Cup class.
Elias became the 21st racer to win the AMA Superbike Championship. He finished no lower than second place throughout the series, with the exception of one race in which he crashed.
?It feels very good to have won the championship,? Elias said. ?I am v...
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