Well-placed sources from within DMG say that late last night a change was made to the format that DMG/AMA races will have in 2009. These sources tell Soup that in addition to the Daytona 600 Superbike class and the American Superbike (formerly Liter Bike) series, DMG will also offer a class called "Factory Superbike."

Sources are telling Soup that "Factory Superbike" class will offer full World Superbike technical rules--and possibly not require spec tires!

DMG's Roger Edmondson, reached for comment on his mobile phone this afternoon, would not comment, saying he could not confirm or deny the rumor of a "Factory Superbike" class and that he and his people are in the midst of preparing their final rules package and weekend format for DMG/AMA races in 2009.