MONTEREY, Calif. — Suzuki Motor of America has partnered with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to offer fans exclusive ticket packages to the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship GEICO Motorcycle U.S. Round on July 12-14.
The Suzuki Special includes a three-day admission and paddock ticket, open grandstand seats, preferred motorcycle parking, a parade lap around the legendary track and a Suzuki gift. Fans can get the three-day special offer by following this link and using Promo Code SUZUKI.
The presence of the iconic brand includes the Suzuki display area in the Hagerty Marketplace. Experience the Suzuki GSX-R for a demo ride, and the Suzuki display will showcase current models of motorcycles and ATVs. Race fans will also have the opportunity to meet Suzuki riders during autograph sessions scheduled to take place throughout the weekend.
“With the 2019 MotoAmerica series underway, we’re excited to continue our partnership with WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and support of the MotoAmerica Championship of Monterey,” said Kerry Graeber, Vice President MC/ATV Sales and Marketing at Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. “Our GSX-R1000 sportbike is a key component to our business and continues to prove its championship-winning capabilities. Plus, Laguna Seca provides the perfect venue to interact with our core customers as we showcase the entire line of Suzuki motorcycles and ATVs.”
The Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing Team will give fans top riders to cheer for during the MotoAmerica Championship of Monterey, being held the same weekend as the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship GEICO Motorcycle U.S. Round. 2017 EBC Brakes Superbike champion and current points leader Toni Elias and teammate Josh Herrin will look to add to their respective multiple-win seasons. They are joined on the grid by Jake Lewis on the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000. M4 ECSTAR and Team Norris Racing field Suzuki GSX-R600s in Supersport, and Altus Motorsports has a GSX-R600 in both Supersport and Stock 1000. 2018 Twins Champion Chris Parrish will attend on a SV650 as well as M4’s Alex Dumas and Joseph Blasius.
Suzuki has a winning history in AMA Superbike at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca dating back to Steve McLaughlin and Wes Cooley winning in 1977 and 1978, respectively; Mat Mladin and Ben Spies combining for seven wins between 2003 and 2009; Tommy Hayden’s 2011 victory; and Elias delivering a double-win to Yoshimura Suzuki in 2017.