IRTA Cup (motorcycle racing)
Encyclopedia
The IRTA Cup in motorcycling is a championship match within each of the three categories of Grand Prix motorcycle racing
for privateer
teams — that is, those who run machines without direct support from manufacturers. It is run under the auspices of the International Road Racing Teams Association.
It is now known as the Michel Metraux Cup.
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, Moto2 and MotoGP. The 125cc class uses a two-stroke engine while Moto2 and MotoGP use four-stroke engines. In 2010 the 250cc two-stroke was replaced...
for privateer
Privateer (motorsport)
In motor sport, a privateer is usually an entrant into a racing event that is not directly supported by an automobile manufacturer. Privateers teams are often found competing in rally and circuit racing events, and often include competitors who build and maintain their own vehicles...
teams — that is, those who run machines without direct support from manufacturers. It is run under the auspices of the International Road Racing Teams Association.
It is now known as the Michel Metraux Cup.