STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Representatives from A.M.A. Pro Racing announced Monday they will be holding community forum for citizens of Sturgis to ask questions about a controversial race that will be in front of Sturgis voters next week.

The race is scheduled for the last day of the rally, August 11th, and the contract between the city and A.M.A. will be on next week’s municipal election ballot after petitions were turned in and accepted to send the matter to a vote.

The community forum will take place from 5-6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at the Commission Meeting Room on the second floor of the Erskine Office Building in Sturgis.

Richie Morris with AMA informed the council last night of the forum.

AMA Pro staff have been in Sturgis for the past several days meeting with residents to explain how the event could financially benefit the community.

The race, known officially as the “Spirit of Sturgis TT”, would be featured on national television. The racetrack would run down Main and Sherman streets with safety barriers along the entire track.

On next week’s ballot, a ‘YES’ vote would nullify the host services agreement and a ‘NO’ vote would accept it, allowing the race to take place.