User:Laohu69/Grassroots supermoto

Grassroots Supermoto is a Supermoto racing organization started by Aaron L. Smiley in 2007 to spread the sport of Supermoto racing to the District of Columbia area. Aaron was a fledgling Supermoto racer who wanted opportunities to race closer than the established Supermoto series in States to the North (PA, NJ & NY). The first event was a school taught by Swedish Pro Racer Olof Ericsson at Maryland International Raceway that was hosted by & done in concert with ESMRA (Eastern SuperMoto Racing Association). This was followed by the inaugural season at Colonial Beach Dragway (in Colonial Beach, VA)in 2008. This season consisted of 4 races. The first race had a turnout of 6 racers. At this juncture the series was referred to as "Colonial Beach Dragway Supermoto". After this inauspicious start & with plans for expansion the series was renamed Grassroots Supermoto for 2009. With a full complement of 8 events- 6 races & 2 track days. The 2009 season saw the grids growing to 24 racers per race and over 60 unique racers during the season. As the series has grown and become known there have been inquiries from interested parties to expand the series to other venues and more dates for the 2010 season.