(NEWS RELEASE)

Solid Performance KTM EyeBall Moto Rider Dominates at VIR

April 14, 2014( Downingtown, PA)- The 2014 AMA Supermoto East Coast Pro/Am Championship Series kicked off this past weekend at Virginia International Raceway with pro and amateur riders taking on the VIR Karting track converted into a full on supermoto course with over 1 minute lap times providing an amazing show for the fans. It was Johnny Lewis on his Solid Performance/ Eyeball Moto backed KTM 450 SMR taking the win in both motos and leading the 2014 AMA Supermoto East Coast SMEC1 Pro class heading into round two next month.

Lewis, who managed to started from pole position in front of the #1 bike of Eric Stump who won the 2013 Supermoto East Coast Championship last season even after sliding out on the 2nd lap in qualifying session . The #10 Silkolene supported rider Johnny Lewis stated, ” I tucked the front on the 2nd lap of qualifying just as I was really getting my tires heated up, I been running the same Golden Tyre’s all day and knew I only have about 3 laps to get in a good time to get the pole. Once I picked the bike up I just went for it on the next lap and was able to make up a ton of time on the other SMEC1 riders in the beginning of the dirt and break into the 1:05 lap times for the first time all day putting me on pole for the two moto’s.”

The start was all Lewis needed in both mains, putting himself out front right away and leaving AMA Pro Road Racers Eric Stump and Miles Thornton by a few seconds both motos. ” I’m excited to get the first win of season for Solid Performance KTM, they put together an amazing suspension package for me this winter and with no testing I was able to put them on top of the box at round 1″, said Lewis. The #10 rider now leads the 2014 SMEC1 Pro Championship heading into round 2 at Myrtle Beach Speedway which will run during the 75th running of the Myrtle Beach Bike Week in front of a Myrtle Beach Bike Fest crowd. This event has an add $2000 SMEC1 Pro purse and a $1000 SMEC2 Amateur purse which is sure to draw in another record setting rider count for the AMA Supermoto East Coast Pro/AM Championship Series.

Lewis thanks the promoters of AMA Supermoto East Coast Marco and Jay for there support and effort in growing supermoto across the east coast with a championship series that runs as south as Myrtle Beach, SC to Montreal, Quebec Canada. Also sends a thanks to Patrick at VIR Karting track for allowing 10 Supermoto Training to host a 20 rider supermoto training class on Saturday, prior Sundays races.

To learn more about AMA Supermoto East Coast Pro/AM Championship Series check out http://www.SupermotoEC.com including schedule, classes, rules, rider profiles, and more. For more on Johnny Lewis or 10 Supermoto Training and how you can be part of the next class visit http://www.Lewis10.com

Johnny Lewis AMA Supermoto East Coast Sponsors:
Solid Performance KTM, Eyeball Moto, SMEC, Silkolene, 10 Supermoto Training, Golden Tyre, Impulse Design Co., Aria Americas, Enduro Engineering, Kicker Audio, Saddlemen Performance Outfitters, Ringers Gloves, Wallace Trucking, TDFJ.com, Snap On, Strider Bikes, KEARES Electrical Contracting, Marco Pedde, Next Moto Champion, Triple J Racing, Pilot Leathers & Spider Grips