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PUBLISHER The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association EDITOR Joe W. Koury joe.koury@ahrma.org PAGE LAYOUT DESIGNER Kevin McIntosh kevin.mcintosh@ahrma.org TOOLBOX TIPS CONTRIBUTOR David Stark

A bunch of Hondroids from the Irving office at the 1985 Red River Enduro, Muenster, TX. L – R: John Miick, Joe W. Koury, Jim Rase, Michael Verduin, Unknown, Charlie Keller.

Well, it’s a bittersweet moment as I sit at the keyboard and try to think up meaningful stuff to write about. This will be the final copy of AHRMA MAG for the year 2020; ten months’ worth of changes and challenges for AHRMA and its members. I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the AHRMA MAG assembly team, along with layout specialist, Kevin McIntosh and all our dedicated photographers and race report contributors. The final product is getting a little more polished every month, and that makes us proud. Mean ol’ 2020 cheated us out of many opportunities to bang handlebars, drag knees and socialize after hours and actually changed the connotation of the word ‘social.’ Let’s all hope that the term ‘social distancing’ becomes passé as the door to 2021 swings open and we all prepare our bikes and bodies for a brand-new season of racing. And don’t forget to keep a copy of the AHRMA MAG conveniently stashed and ready to whip out to recruit new members.

We are thrilled to finally get the content for this issue rounded up and organized. If you thought the November issue was packed, well, December is also bustin’ at the seams. There are lots of race reports from around the country and from the soggy Barber Motorsports Park, multidiscipline event. You’ll get to read Tool Box Tips, Part Two, and another interesting installment of My Garage.

I have some clean-up to take care of from last month’s issue. Two errors. One embarrassing and one egregious. The egregious ([əˈɡrējəs] Adjective 1. Shocking, horrible, terrible, awful, dreadful, ghastly, frightful, unforgivable) error first. I’ll pick one of these: unforgivable. AHRMA member, AHRMA MAG contributor and off-road rider, Bob Close, submitted the November race recap on Bear Creek XC and MX. A last-minute editing blunder expunged his name from the page, robbing him of the credit he deserved for penning the article. Sorry about that one Bob. The embarrassing boo-boo was a missing ‘v’ that slipped through the cracks. This missing vowel in the race coverage for CMP caused Ervin Kollek to become Erin Kollek (big slap on the forehead). My apologies to Ervin.

Always trying to keep the pages fresh, there are two special interest stories in this issue, and we also anticipate a long overdue salute to our treasured AHRMA volunteers. Starting with this issue, we want to add a ‘Spotlight on Volunteers’ feature to the AHRMA MAG. Without volunteers, there would be no races, so it’s important to include them in the mix.

Don’t forget about the 2021 AHRMA Trustee Election which will be run primarily online, from December 1-31, with email ballots sent out to those members who have email addresses and printed ballots going to members who do not. There will be an option to submit a request for a printed ballot before the election period begins for those members not comfortable voting online. Printed ballots must be received by December 31 to be considered for this election. You can find all the election information at this link: https://www.ahrma.org/trustee-elections/meet-the-2021-ahrma-trustee-election-candidates/ The 2021 AHRMA Handbook will be available online and hard copy soon. In the interim, Handbook changes and new-for-2021 rules can be found here in the MAG and on the AHRMA website at this link: https://www.ahrma.org/rules/2021-rules-proposals-with-final-decisions/ Time to wrap this up and start digging into the stack of stories we have waiting for January. The AHRMA MAG would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And we mean it about a Happy 2021, this year more than ever. Let’s hope it kicks 2020 to the curb.

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Roadracing: Formula Thunder rider Rennie Scaysbrook stalks Gregory Glevicky (R73) Open Two-Stroke Photo credit: Aaron Moore

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AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Curt Comer, Executive Director 49 Ferguson Lane Elora, TN 37328 Phone: 931. 308. 0338 email: curt.comer@ahrma.org

MEMBERSHIP / DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Cindy McLean, Executive Administrator 26 Jardin de Mer Place Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Phone: 904.477.6987 cindy.mclean@ahrma.org

RACE DIRECTORS

ROADRACE DIRECTORS Faynisha Pentecost: 256. 506. 6603 Tony Pentecost: 256. 506. 8254 ahrma@oneracing.org OFF-ROAD DIRECTOR Tony Paul: 256.665.1279 offroad.director@ahrma.org DIRT TRACK DIRECTOR David Aldana: 770. 653. 1909 davidaldana13@hotmail.com CROSS COUNTRY COORDINATOR Becky Hayes Phone: 217.553.1849 email: becky77m@yahoo.com NATIONAL TRIALS COORDINATOR Debbie Poole Phone: 415.889.5246 email: pooleschl1@hotmail.com

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Arthur Kowitz, Chairman: 386. 547. 9504 dbsuperbiker@gmail.com Kelly Shane, Secretary: 775. 772. 2857 fax 530.587.7597; flynpenguin@gmail.com Brian Larrabure, Treasurer: 818. 421. 3440 brianl.ahrma@gmail.com Kevin Burns: 614. 519. 6188 68.kburns@gmail.com Fred Guidi: 724. 462. 1854 fredguidi@gmail.com Luke Conner: 337. 280. 1066 luke.conner@ahrma.org Louis LeBlanc: 225. 405. 8707 louisgleblanc18n@icloud.com Debbie Poole: 415. 435. 0768 pooleschl1@hotmail.com Rob Poole: After 6pm 415. 990. 9003, voicemail: 415.435.0768; robpoole57@hotmail.com Beno Rodi: 770. 867. 1676 beno@rodi.net Albert Newman 214.288.1135 newmann.albert@gmail.com Tim Terrell 336.260.1615 rustynutz22b@gmail.com

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IN This Issue Chairman of the Board 8 Executive Director 8 Off-Road Director 9 I'm going up the country 9 Barber - RR 10 The moments in between 16 Handshift Shootout 18 Steve McNeal Trials School Barber 19 Barber - XC 22 Barber - Trials 26 Sinclair Racing 30 Meet the Trustee Candidates & Vote!

31 Volunteer Spotlight 34 Bushey Ranch - MX/Trials 36

Hayes Farm - XC/Trials 2021 Rule Changes My Garage - Skip Kennedy Cayuga County Riders - Northeast Regional Tool Box Tip - Repairing Composite Parts Kelso Creek - Northeast Regional Geer's Farm - Northeast Regional Better late (to AHRMA) than never 2021 National Series Schedules Race Previews Marketplace / Swap Meet

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What a year it's been!

Hello AHRMA,

The year started with a bang: Off-road Director, Tony Paul, and I hit the road making stops in Phoenix for the Off-road season opener at ACP, and then continued to Laguna Seca where AHRMA Roadracing experienced our first visit to this iconic track followed by our first Trustee Meeting of the year where new trustees were inducted and officers elected comprising our new Executive Committee. On the drive back home, Tony and I rendezvoused with Faynisha and Tony Pentecost, Trampas and Sherri Parker and Jim Doyle at Heartland Park to start planning AHRMA’s first ever MotoFest which was to take place over Memorial Day weekend.

But, then came COVID. Our team (AHRMA Staff, Roadrace Committee, Off-road Committee, Off-road Promoters, etc.) spent hours reviewing and deciding which events to cancel, reschedule, etc.

AHRMA weathered the shutdowns and restrictions financially and when racing resumed, we promoted and sanctioned successful events across all disciplines. It’s always very rewarding when members tell me they enjoyed the events and appreciate the hard work of so many staff and volunteers.

By the time this article is printed in the AHRMA MAG, most of you will already have heard that our Roadrace Co-Directors, Tony and Faynisha Pentecost, have resigned due to personal obligations. They have been a part of the AHRMA Family for years and have served in their current position for the past two years. During my tenure as Executive Director they have turned AHRMA’s Roadrace program around embracing the challenging migration to MotorSportReg, adjusted event staff and duties, worked out a budget for each race that benefited AHRMA, brought in new tracks and sponsors, and the list continues.

They have worked tirelessly between events and conducted efficient race programs with riders’ safety being paramount. With all that said, failing health of family members have thrust Tony and Faynisha into a position where they can no longer devote the necessary time and travel that is required of AHRMA Roadrace Directors. I know all of you will join me in a great big “Thank You” for the service they have provided this organization!!! Although it will be a tough void to fill, AHRMA has begun the search for the “right” candidate to continue the direction and momentum they have initiated.

In a year full of challenges, it’s my hope as 2020 comes to a close that each of you are healthy and enjoying the holiday season. With a 2021 goal of taking to the track more often, I personally will be scrambling to get my bikes prepared for 2021. Our season kicks off mid-January with an indoor short track in North Alabama followed by motocross in Arizona and roadracing in Georgia. Check out our full race schedule online. https://www.ahrma.org/schedules-results/

It seems that every day I am called upon to deal with some kind of AHRMA issue. Each one of them is important to someone for some reason. It pleases me to do what I can to help solve a problem, take advantage of an opportunity, protect the club from harm, and so on.

Let me share a subject that has recently come up. It may be of interest to you now or in the future. From time to time, a once robust class goes a bit stale and grids get smaller. This can happen in any of our five disciplines.

The class may still be relevant but lost momentum due to a protest/drama that fragmented the brotherhood, the loss of a key sponsor, or whatever. One of the things AHRMA leadership has done about this is to put the class on probation for a year. This challenges those still in the class to rally support from other racers. If participation picks up, the class is saved.

If it doesn't, it isn't.

One of the recurring calls I get from members is asking how to invigorate his/her class. Most are willing to invest the work and enthusiasm, but don't know what to do. Here are some class revival strategies that have been effective: WAYS TO RESTORE ONE CLASS' ENTRIES 1. Former class entrants A. Compile a list of former racers, with contact info, from the past couple of years of race results (from AHRMA.org archive results, SpeedHive results, or ask for advice from AHRMA via the contact form on our website).

B. Ask the former class racers: i. Are you still racing? ii. Do you still have the bike? iii. What would it take to get you and/or the bike back out?

2. Class 'Sponsors' A. Use the same concept as for entrants.

B. Ask yourself who stands to benefit from the class' resurgence (financial gain, branding benefit, or ego). i. Speed shop or bike builder. ii. Manufacturer or other parts/gear provider. iii. Former class winner(s).

3. Harvest Facebook pages of bikes relevant to the class (you would be surprised at the bike-specific pages out there).

For example, the 350GP RR class is relevant to the T20 Suzuki page, Classic Kawasaki two-stroke racer page, etc, etc. Look for it.

A. Engage those pages with posts from AHRMA races in your class,

showing some track action and paddock camaraderie.

4. Matchmaking A. Take those recently discovered race bikes and pair them with a quality

rider from the same region.

The passion our members show for AHRMA, and our cool motorcycles, is an inspiration to me. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Merry Christmas, One-AHRMA – Curtis E. Comer AHRMA Executive Director 931.308.0338 curt.comer@ahrma.org

See y'all at the track.

– Arthur Kowitz AHRMA Chairman of the Board 386.547.9504 dbsuperbiker@gmail.com Okie Shootout Team Race – CRT Racing (Curt Comer, Tony Paul, Mike Weldon)

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2020 is done... and in the books and what a year it turned out to be. We managed to conduct the majority of our events in a year of so many unknowns.

We crowned our champions at an Award Banquet the evening after the AHRMA National Finals were completed. We made some mistakes but that’s okay. I learned from them and will be more prepared for the next one. The majority of our members seemed to really enjoy the opportunity to receive their Championship Plates in a formal setting.

The racing at Henryetta, OK, hosted by two-time World Champion Trampas Parker, was some of the best we have seen all year.

Championships were on the line and everyone was fighting for that number one plate. That, my friends, is what National Motorcycle racing is all about.

We have great things planned for 2021 with some self-promoted AHRMA events Cahuila Creek: MX, XC, TR White Lightning: MX, XC, TR Heartland Park: MX, XC, TR, RR, DT Laguna Seca: MX, TR, RR Barber Motorsports Park: MX, TR, XC, RR

I'm going up the country, babe, don't you wanna go?

So, I went on an adventure early this month, going "up the country" to Henryetta, OK, for the T&S Racing AHRMA National Off-road event. I was a bit nervous about flying to Oklahoma City during the 2020 pandemic, but the airports and Delta did a great job with sanitizing and social distancing. And it was SO WORTH the trip! Trampas and Sherri Parker welcomed me like family.

The event was held at Nichols Park in Henryetta, OK, which is an amazing venue, with 300 acres, a reservoir and just plain pretty! I arrived Thursday, checked in and got my bearings. Arthur Kowitz pulled in as I was getting my wrist band, and stuck around until it started to get dark, then left and found my hotel. Friday was a morning full of trials competition, and it was a great learning experience to watch every skill level from novice to ex-pro on the various sections laid out through the woods. The weekend progressed from there into Vintage Cross Country Friday afternoon, Post Vintage Cross Country Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon and Sunday was filled with Motocross. I met so many incredible people (racers and non-racers), and saw so much great racing, by the time I got on the plane on Monday morning, I was fully saturated with AHRMA motorcycle racing!

And so, back to business...

Photo by: Bobby Hedge

I look forward to seeing everyone again in 2021. Priceville, AL, Dirt Track racing will be the first event of 2021.

Come on out and join in on the fun.

– Tony Paul AHRMA Off-Road Director offroad.director@ahrma.org 256.665.1279

These jackets will be readied and sent directly to the champion recipients, so with any luck you'll get yours prior to Christmas.

And finally, we have started putting together the AHRMA Handbook and hope to have it to you early in December so that you have time to prep your bikes before the race season starts. The good news is, the AHRMA Handbook will be released online as soon as all the modifications have been made AND the rule changes are still available at https://www.ahrma.org/rules/2021rules-proposals-with-final-decisions/, so if you want to get your bike mods underway, you won't need to wait for the hardcopy to hit your mailbox!

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas (to those who celebrate it) and Happy Holidays to all!

It's good to be home, but I loved "going up the country" to OK. ...I'm going some place where I've never been before...

– Cindy McLean #022 Executive Administrator, AHRMA 26 Jardin de Mer Place Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.477.6987

By the time you are reading this the, 2021 Trustee election will no doubt be under way. This election will be run primarily online, from December 1-31, 2020, with email ballots sent out to those members who have email addresses, and printed ballots going to members who do not. There will be an option to submit a request for a printed ballot before and early in the election period for those members not comfortable voting online. Printed ballots must be received by December 31st in order to be considered for this election. If you have an email address associated with your member account in MotorsportReg and don't receive a ballot early in December, you may want to double check that it is correct and if not, correct it and notify us. We make every effort to reach out to members for whom the email was returned, but it's entirely possible that we are unable to do so.

In case you are wondering (and you are a class champion), we are well on the way to placing our Championship jacket order. Those of you who have earned one (or two if you are a sidecar champion) should have received an email with a link to specify size and purchase additional jackets, if desired. If you are a champion, and haven't received an email, please contact me ASAP. DECEMBER 2020

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NO FEST, PLENTY OF RAIN,

BUT RACING ALL THE SAME

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2020 REHV MOTO AHRMA NATIONAL HISTORIC CUP ROADRACE SERIES ROUNDS 13 & 14

BY: JOE W. KOURY

Just one week out, the weather looked perfect for Rounds 13 and 14 of the 2020 REHV Moto National Historic Roadracing Series at Barber Motorsports Park. And then, tropical storm Delta turned into hurricane Delta on Wednesday, took a hard right on Friday, and sat on central Alabama for three days. The rain arrived on Friday and the wind was never a problem, but there wasn’t a single dry race lap completed all weekend. The customary Barber Vintage Festival had already been canceled due to COVID, so there were very few, if any, spectators. The weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the AHRMA family gatherings in the paddock which are a big part of every race weekend.

The first race on Saturday was shaping up to be a Colton Roberts (Yamaha CT1)/Joe Koury (’73 Honda CB175), Jonas Stein (’72 Honda CB175), Gregory Glevicky Glevicky (’69 CB175/Miller High Life) shootout. Questions. How fast would be fast enough between these four close rivals? How slick would the track surface be for all classes, a surface that sticks so well dry? Jonas Stein grabbed the lead, followed by Greg, Joe Koury and Colton Roberts. Stein lost the front end in turn 11 on the first lap. Glevicky would slide out on lap three leaving Roberts and Koury to scrap for the win. The turn 11 rise exiting the curve was just enough to unload the contact patches and many riders ended their race early at that location. As their confidence increased, lap times decreased; lap eight was six seconds faster than lap two at 2:16. Roberts built a three-second lead, but Koury turned some quick laps to finish 1.5 ticks 10

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behind Roberts with Christopher Akaydin (’70 Honda SL175) third. This race would set two ‘tones’ for the weekend: traction and Colton. Everyone struggled to find grip on the ‘monsooned’ tarmac and there would be plenty of low-sides throughout the weekend. Colton had it figured out early and won the 200GP Plus and Formula 125 races both days. He rode a Yamaha TA125 in F125 (Sponsors: Carl Anderson, Louis LeBlanc, The Burro).

Kevin Callaway (Kramer EVO2/Fillmore Racing, Dainese, AGV, Superlite, Spiegler, Von Zipper, Utopia Gardens) won the SOT 2 race on Saturday over Clint Austin (Triumph 675R/ Nola Riding Academy LLC) and Joshua Saxe (2006 Suzuki/ Motoworks Chicago). Sunday, Saxe would prevail over Clint

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Colton Roberts (9) leads Joe Koury (357) battling for the lead in 200GP Photo credit: etechphoto.com DECEMBER 2020

Austin and Chris Haesemayer (Triumph 675). The 250GP race was a squeaker on Sunday with Dave Roper’s four-stroke ’67 Harley-Davidson CRTT barely edging Craig Light’s ’73 250 Bultaco two-stroke.

Conditions were much more favorable on Sunday than they were on Saturday. John Scales (Honda CL160/Lost Boyz Racing) would complete that podium. Matthew Joy (’80 Suzuki GS450E/Framecrafters )won the Vintage Superbike Lightweight race on Saturday with John Rickard (’78 Yamaha SR500) and Mark Morrison (’82 Honda CB450T) in a close battle for second place that Rickard would eventually win. Sunday: Matthew Joy, Mark Morrison.

Alex McLean (Norton Manx Racing) rode Stephen Spencer’s Honda CB400F to victory in the Formula 500 class on Sunday by a large margin but Saturday’s victory margin for Dan Sokolich (Yamaha RD350) was a scant .03

seconds over Arch E. York (Honda CB400F/Underground Team Racing) with McLean in third. Wes Orloff (’67 Honda 450/ Wiseco, Cometic, WFO Racing, SBS Brakes, Milwaukee Harley-Davidson) had his work cut out for him on Sunday in the AHRMA 500 Premier Vintage Cup race with Tony Read (BSA B50) and Andrew Mauk (’69 Honda CB450/Moto-S) chasing him for an Orloff, Read, Mauk finishing order. Under Saturday’s more challenging conditions, Wes made it to the checkered flag first over Jerry Duke (’67 Ducati 350 Scrambler/Longshore Cycle Sales) and Mauk.

The Sportsman 500 finish on Saturday was tight between winner Eric Cook (’71 Honda CL350/KDI, 4SR, THR, ECR Motors, Rebel Dog Cycles) and runner-up Scott Turner (’68 Honda CB350). Michael Murray (’72 Honda) finished 1.2

Jerry Duke (Z7) chases Wes Orloff (74) in 500 Premier action with Sportsman 500 rider Eric Cook (62) in tow Photo credit: etechphoto.com

seconds ahead of Eric Cook in Sunday’s race with Turner in third. In the Suzuki SV650 showdown SOT 3 class, Joshua Saxe (Motoworks Chicago) was first and Steve DeCamp (Cycle Parts & Accessories, TDR, Vortex) was second, crossing the line within a second of each other with Shane Quigg (Underground Team Racing, 811, Reno’s Powersports, DP Brakes, Tactical Mindz) third on Saturday. On Sunday, Saxe was the clear winner, but behind him, there was a multi-bike mêlée between the second- through fifth-place finishers, Steve DeCamp, Chris Haesemeyer, Shane Quigg, Arch E. York and Andrew Berkley. That had to be some adrenaline-oozing racing, battling each other, and the water spray from the track.

SOS 2 action pitted Dave Frick against Eric Blount both days with Dave (Honda NSF250R) beating Blount (KTM RC 390/Team Orthopeadics) and Marc Purslow (Honda NSF250R/Doghouse Racing) third. Sunday was a photo finish with Frick getting the .05-second victory over Blount with Chris Akaydin (KTM RC 390) in third. It was a battle of the RD350s in Novice Historic Production Heavyweight between Lloyd Mason first, Shawn Gilmore (RCR Racing, Universal Windows Direct, HVC Cycle) second and Tim Terrell (Luke's Race Craft, Bell Helmets, Terrell's Custom Cabinets) third on Saturday. Sunday, Cameron Crockett (’77 Honda CB750F/Century Motorcycles) would get the win over Gilmore and Mason. In that same race, Jerry Duke

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(’67 Ducati 350 Scrambler) took the 350GP win over Craig Light (250 Bultaco) and Jim Korn (’67 Kawasaki A1/Niche Cycle Supply). On Saturday, Dave Roper (’70 Harley-Davidson ERTT) eeked out a win over Jerry Duke’s Scrambler by just .7 seconds. In the Formula 750 contest on Saturday, Edward Barna (Honda CB750/Classic Cycles of Vermont, LLC) would keep Mark Morrow (Yamaha RD400) in sight to claim second. Barna won the race on Sunday.

The season-ending races at Barber Motorsports Park are more meaningful than other races throughout the season for any number of reasons: the venue, the track, the museum, the festival. But Barber can also decide who wins the national championship in closely fought classes. Jonas Stein won Saturday’s CB160 race over Joe Koury, both John Scales deals with the skid demon (photos used with permission) Photo credit: etechphoto.com

riding Honda CB175s, with Mitchell Barnes (Honda 175/ Dad and Mom) third. With that win, Stein needed to finish ahead of perennial CB160 class champion, Gregory Glevicky, to claim the championship. Midway through the race, after swapping positions, Stein entered turn one in front of Glevicky.

Glevicky low-sided coming out of turn one while Stein was still upright, entering turn two. Stein tossed it midway through two with no knowledge he could’ve backed off, finished the race, and claimed his first championship. Christopher Akaydin (’70 Honda SL175) hung in there for the win. Jacob Hawk Trosper (’68 Honda CB160/Tool Storage Solutions) claimed second with Koury sputtering to a third with internal carburetor condensation. (Joe was ready to throw in the towel fighting the sputters early-on, but persevered. [Never give up!] I only mention his name here to bring attention to the fact that many vintage carburetor float bowls were drained over the weekend.) In fact, this race was tough on several competitors; only eight of the eighteen bikes finished, and you could hear many other waterinduced engine sputters during this race and throughout the entire weekend.

That was race 10, the Le Mans-start race featuring Honda CB160s and 175s and one of the slowest classes despite their cornering speeds, with only 20 +/- HP. And then there was race 12: Formula Thunder and

A determined Daniel Peter (XO) holding off Unidentified (9) Photo credit: Aaron Moore

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Tim Joyce/Nick Hargis (309) being chased by Brad Phillips/Stan Miller (20) Photo credit: etechphoto.com

Brian Rammer/Tammy Rammer (46X) and Nick Bailey/Hunter Longshore (1) in the spray Photo credit: Larry Mayo

Open Two-Stroke, two of the quickest AHRMA classes. The fastest lap of the weekend (1:45.544) occurred during the Formula Thunder race with Rennie Scaysbrook (Kramer GP2 890 R) chasing Daniel Sinclair (Ducati 1299). Sinclair turned that fast lap and won the race by less than a second. Jim Padron (Ducati 1299/JM Honda of Miami) completed that podium. As a Formula 125 rider, I can’t even imagine twisting the throttle on one of those bikes in the wet. On Sunday, Sinclair and Scaysbrook would succumb to the wet tarmac leaving Ervin Kollek (Ducati 1199S Panigale/Bridgestone) and Padron to scrap for the win with Padron the victor in another photo finish. Those three riders also tangled in SOT 1. Saturday’s finishing order: Scaysbrook, Padron, Sinclair.

Sunday’s results: Padron, Kollek, Scaysbrook.

Sunday’s Vintage Superbike Middleweight race was hard-fought and came down to the last lap. Ben Sloter (’81 Kawasaki GPz550) grabbed the win, Kyle Bosclair (’77 Kawasaki KZ650/World Famous RV Rick, Sugar Tit Performance, FoldsofHonor, Copperhead Lodge) second, Arch A. York (Kawasaki GPz550)

third. Mike Dixon (’70 Yamaha XS) handily won Saturday’s Sportsman 750 race over Grant Spence (’75 Honda CB750) and Brady Ingelse (’75 Honda CB750/Retrospeed). But on Sunday, Spence was right on Dixon’s rear wheel at the finish.

Doghouse Racing’s Jordan Reid won both days on his Honda RS125 in the immensely popular, hyper-competitive SOS3 class with Dave Frick and Stewart Aitken-Cade (Rising Sun Cycles, Bridgestone, Moto Liberty, Street & Comp) swapping second and third each day on their Honda NSF250Rs. This is a great starter class for any nonmembers (wink, wink) who might be consuming these words.

Sidecar results with driver/passenger (Sidecar type/ Sponsor): Modern TT2 Saturday and Sunday: Peter Essaff/Johnny Crown (’09 Ireson F2), Tony Doukas/Lisa Doukas (’97 Ireson), Dale Lavender/Milan Lavender (’09 Suzuki TT2).

Super Vintage SC2 Saturday and Sunday: Tim Joyce/ Nick Hargis (’72 BWM R75/ Mark Mitchell, HCV), Brian Woods/Rachel Brink (’72 Purpose-built Yamaha), Eric Trosper/Celia Trosper

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David Kaufman on his 1964 Matchless G12 Photo credit: etechphoto.com

(’72 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport/Tool Storage Solutions) Modern US F1 Saturday: George ”Boris” Stroud/Bonny Hazen (’06 LCR A.R.T F1 Suzuki GSXR1000/Marin Motorsports.

Formula Classic SC4 Saturday: Brad Phillips/Stan Miller (’71 BMW), Nicholas Bailey/Hunter Longshore (’81 Kawasaki KZ1000/Essaff Racing). Sunday: Nicholas Bailey/Hunter Longshore, Brad Phillips/Stan Miller.

Vintage SC1 Saturday and Sunday: Mike Stivason/Kayla Theisler (’64 BSA A65/Challingsworth Cycles), Michael Platt/ Cindy McLean (’67 Kawasaki W1).

Lost Era SC3 Saturday: Adam Cramer/Matt Feinman (’79 Triumph Bonneville 750), Sean Stivason/Susan Stivason (’74 Yamaha XS). Sunday: Sean Stivason/Susan Stivason, Adam Cramer/Matt Feinman.

BEARS Saturday and Sunday: Dutch Stivason/Jerry “Iceman” Hoag (’75 Harley-Davidson XLH), Kurt Jaeger/Bob Berbeco (’75 Harley-Davidson XLCH).

Well, I have bumped up against that annoying word count, so I’ll shut it down. Many thanks to the AHRMA staff and volunteers throughout the weekend. Riders were able to get in out of the rain between races; the workers were not as fortunate. We finally made it through the interrupted and imperiled season. Let’s hope there’s light at the end of every AHRMA racing schedule tunnel and we return to normal in 2021.

Drying out and packing up on Sunday, someone happily declared, “There was a silver lining to all these clouds full of rain. I don’t think anyone high-sided.” Well, I know of only one.

The rest of the best of the survivors in the order of their finish (Bike/Sponsor): Formula 250 Saturday and Sunday: Steve DeCamp, Jim Korn.

Class C Handshift Saturday: Tim Joyce (’39 Indian Scout/ Enfield Racing, HVC, J&M Cycle), Ralph Wessell (’37 Indian), Louis Leonard (’44 H-D WL/Bentley’s Saloon). Sunday: Ralph Wessell, Scott Olofson (’37 Indian Scout/Acmemoto2.com), Louis Leonard.

Class C Footshift Saturday: Dave Tompkins (’48 Vincent Comet/Two Phils Racing), Grant Spence (’50 AJS 350), Alex 14

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McLean (’37 Norton Manx/Norton Manx Racing). Sunday: Dave Tompkins, Scott Dell (’50 Vincent Comet/Two Phils Racing), Grant Spence.

BEARS Saturday and Sunday: Stan Keyes (’72 Norton Commando/Cyco Cycle STS).

Formula Vintage Saturday: Jeff Hargis (’72 Yamaha XS650/ Hargis Racing, Geo Danke MC, The Bike Shop, friends and family), Dennis Parrish (’82 Honda CB900F), Edward Barna (Honda CB750/Classic Cycles of Vermont, LLC). Sunday: Alan Perry (’78 Suzuki GS1000), Jeff Hargis, Dennis Parrish.

Formula 125 Saturday: Colton Roberts (Yamaha TA125/Carl Anderson, Louis LeBlanc, The Burro), Jonas Stein (’72 Honda CB175), Joe W. Koury (’68 Honda CL175/Joe’s Motor Company, 4SR). Sunday: Colton Roberts, Joe Koury (’73 Honda CB175/Joe’s Motor Company, 4SR), Joe W. Koury.

Novice Historic Production Lightweight Saturday: Tim Terrell (’71 Honda CL350/Luke’s Racecraft, Bell Helmets, Terrells’ Custom Cabinets), Steven Fowler (’68 Harley-Davidson Sprint), Shane Powers (’70 Honda CB350). Sunday: Tim Terrell, Shane Powers, Thomas Sanders (’75 Honda CB400F).

Pre-1940 Saturday: Ralph Wessell (’37 Indian), Louis Leonard (’38 Indian Sport Scout/Bentley’s Saloon). Sunday: Ralph Wessell, Tim Droege (’39 H-D WLDD), Louis Leonard.

Next Gen Superbike 2 Saturday: Jeff Nelson (’01 Honda RC51/Folds of Honor, Wreaths Across America, Copperhead Lodge, Just Ride Clothing Co.), Philip A. Johnson (’94 Yamaha YZF750SP/TECH46, K&K Racing, Cycle Gear). Sunday: John Burden (’01 Ducati 996S/Complete Care Services, LLC), Jeff Nelson, Philip A. Johnson.

Sportsman 350 Saturday: Eric Cook (’71 Honda CL350/ KDI, 4SR, THR, ECR Motors Rebel Dog Cycles), Bucky (James) Sexton (’71 Honda CB350), Gary Swan (’71 Honda/Toad Town Racing). Sunday: Eric Cook, Hunter Longshore (’72 Honda CB350), Scott Turner (’68 Honda CB350).

Formula Extreme Saturday and Sunday: Peter Nicolosi (’18 Energica Ego/Pirelli).

Thruxton Cup Challenge Saturday: Clint Austin (’14 Triumph Thruxton 900), Eugene Casciaro (’14 Triumph Thruxton).

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Bob Robbins (46) BOT 2 and Christopher Akaydin (784) SOS 3 Photo credit: etechphoto.com

Triumph Thruxton).

Vintage Superbike Heavyweight Saturday: Alan Perry (’78 Suzuki GS1000), Warren Wilson (’82 Kawasaki GPz750/Wilson13 Race Support), Kyle Bosclair (’77 Kawasaki KZ650/ World Famous RV Rick, Sugar Tit Performance, Folds of Honor, Copperhead Lodge). Sunday: Alan Perry, Dennis Parrish (’82 Honda CB900F), Kyle Bosclair.

Next Gen Superbike Lightweight Saturday: Andrew Mauk (’84 Honda VF500F/Motoscoot, Leighty Customs), Shawn Smith (’89 Kawasaki EX500), Robert Himmelmann (’86 Yamaha FZ600). Sunday: Andrew Mauk, Shawn Smith, Brad Coleman (Ducati TT2/Arai, Cogent Dynamics, HB Racing).

Sound of Singles 1 Saturday: Kevin Callaway (Kramer EVO2 R/ Fillmore Racing, Dainese, AGV, Superlite, Spiegler, Von Zipper, Utopia Gardens), Daniel Peter (’18 Husqvarna 701 SM/Analog Motorcycles, RaceTech, Metzeler, Bell Helmets, R&G Racing, Spectro Oils, K&N Filters, WireCare), Kevin Greimel (KTM Duke 690R). Sunday: Daniel Peter, Kevin Greimel, David Rutherford (’90 Suzuki Tigcraft/Rutherford Performance Motos).

Open Two-Stroke Saturday: Dave Frick (’99 Yamaha TZ250), Greg Glevicky (’92 Yamaha TZ250 4DP/Miller High Life), Stewart Aitken-Cade (’00 Honda RS250/Rising Sun Cycles, Bridgestone). Sunday: Dave Frick, Gregory Glevicky, Jordan

Reid (’95 Honda RS125/Doghouse Racing).

Phillip Island Challenge Saturday and Sunday: Warren Wilson.

Battle of the Twins 1 Saturday: Bob Robbins (’92 Ducati 750SS), Jacob Carter (’12 Ducati Monster), Steven Fowler (BMW R80). Sunday: Benedetto Cardella (’16 Ducati 1100 Monster).

Motard Saturday: Daniel Peter, Brian Rammer (’90 Honda CR500R/Team Ramrod Racing, Murre Salvage, Jim Beam).

Sunday: Brad Carlisle (’17 Husqvarna Supermoto/My 401K and Mom), Brian Rammer, Daniel Peter.

Classic Sixties Saturday: Alex McLean (’62 Norton Manx/ Norton Manx Racing), Patrick McGraw (’67 Triumph T100R Daytona/ Special Tool Solutions, Motoary, Ton-Up Hughlands).

Sunday: Alex McLean Classic Sixties 650 Saturday: Greg Tomlinson (’68 Triumph TR6C/VonZipper, Toad Town Racing, Bell, Alpine Stars, JRC, zMax), John Rickard (’62 Norton 650SS), Mike Baker (’69 Triumph Bonneville/ HCV Motorsports. Sunday: Mike Baker, Stan Keyes (’65 Triton 659/Cyco Cycle), Bill Gould Jr. (’67 BSA Hornet).

Battle of the Twins 2 Saturday: Mark Reynolds (’17 Ducati M797), Clint Austin (’14 Triumph Thruxton 900), Gabriel Figueroa (’04 Ducati 800 SS). Sunday: Clint Austin, Gabriel Figueroa, Bob Berbeco (’14 Pierobon X60R/Bell Helmets, ArmouredBodies, Woodcraft).

Daniel Sinclair (D32), Rennie Scaysbrook (078) and Jim Padron (15R) defying the elements in Formula Thunder Photo credit: Aaron Moore

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Photographers: Stephanie Vetterly, Jason Baisden, Bill Malec, Joe W. Koury, Leslie Ann Koury.

All images from Left to right, top to bottom: L-R:

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rode in the AHRMA trials competition on Friday and Saturday. / Stuart Sanders waiting for the fresh engine to hop onto his new bench /AHRMA Roadrace Referee (and rider) Bill Doran’s ’68 Yamaha YCS1 / Patrick Lansu (R) and his Ducati 749R with Clem Hoffman / 1995 Honda RS125 / This what we do after hours (when not tinkerin’ with our vintage machines) / Happy spectators (among the few due to COVID-related restrictions) rockin’ an old Ural sidecar / Sidecars from Philly. L-R:

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Adam Cramer (driver), Max Cramer, Dan Hudson (crew), Bree Kinney (Danilo’s passenger), Danilo Ghiotto, Matt Feinman (Adam’s passenger) / Clint Coulon’s number 426 Honda ’82 FT500 and Ken Knoop’s ’72 Kawasaki F7 (14K) waiting for tech inspection / Rennie Scaysbrook, Formula Thunder competitor with the Kramer GP2 890 R / Jason Baisden’s 1976 Yamaha TY250C / Jacob Hawk Trosper (rider) interviewed by Rebecca Cunningham / Patrick McGraw, Joe Koury, Jonas Stein, Tony Read inspecting DECEMBER 2020

Stuart Sanders’ post-slideout scrapes during a rare break in the rain / Number 4, Leah Orloff, (200GP and CB160 classes) ready to get waterlogged / Rain Prep on Mark Sturtevant’s ’65 BSA B40 350 / Sportsman 350 class 2020 National Champion Eric Cook’s Honda CL350 engine / 1967 (heavily modified) Honda CB160 ‘sloper’ ridden by Mitchell Barnes in 200GP and CB160 / Eric Lukehart’s Yamaha RD400 (Formula 500) / The Joes (dad and son) waiting to hit the shower

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ard (707) X) and Louis Leon Mark Newman (95 credit: etechphoto.com Photo

By: Joe W. Koury The third annual AHRMA Handshift Shootoot was held in the face of heavy downpours and plenty of water flowing across the track in many sections. These 80-year-old motorcycles have no windscreens or bodywork and operate with rudimentary carburetor and crankcase venting. Their riders are ‘well-seasoned,’ but none of these potential deterrents could keep these determined racers and their motorcycles off the track.

This race has become an AHRMA racing program feature at the Barber Vintage Festival. It is a rivalry: Indian vs. HarleyDavidson. They race for points both Saturday and Sunday. For those unfamiliar, these extremely vintage, specially prepared, 45 cubic inch motorcycles were all built in the late 1930s and feature a hand operated shift lever and foot clutch with threespeed transmissions. They are ‘hard-tails’ which means they have no rear suspension. To have six (out of the eight preentered) of these models gathered to race was quite a treat.

There is a designated AHRMA class (Class C Handshift) for these bikes which are raced at every event throughout the season.

The players: 48 Scott Olofson, 1937 Indian Scout; 81 Ralph Wessell, 1937 Indian; 95X Mark Newman, 1939 Harley-Davidson WLD; 309 Tim Joyce, 1939 Indian Scout; 335 Tim Droege, 1939 Harley-Davidson WLDD; 707 Louis Leonard, 1944 Harley-Davidson WL. There was an extra strong downpour between the hot lap and the start Saturday’s race. Six inches of water had accumulated in turn five, the already tricky Charlotte’s Web with its downhill approach. Tim Joyce was the first to enter the turn turned pond. The water knocked his feet off the pegs and stalled his engine so off the track he went, handing the lead over to Wessell. Four bikes were left (dripping) at the finish with Wessell taking the win, Droege in second, Leonard in third and Newman in fourth. Yeah, the fourth-place finisher is usually not mentioned but this was survival, and he made it to the end with the other survivors.

Droege grabbed the holeshot on Sunday. His number 335 had some HP. I noticed the running order had shifted to: Olofson, Wessell, Droege on the back straight. And then the red flag came out. Olofson lost the rear end going up the hill in turn 13 and high-sided. Droege would prevail after the restart with Ralph Wessell in second, Louis Leonard third and Mark Newman fourth. We sure hope Scott is on the quick mend after his tumble.

Tied for points, the winner would be decided by the most handsome rider. Actually, the AHRMA co-director of Roadracing, Tony Pentecost, stepped in with a solution. A coin toss. Tim called heads; the coin landed tails. Ralph would get the trophy, an outstanding sculpture of a handshift bike, designed, constructed and donated by artist and AHRMA member, Pat Deason, of Sevierville, TN. Bruce Argetsinger of Enfield Racing awarded gift certificates to the top three finishers: $300 for first, $200 for second and $100 for third. Enfield Racing builds custom parts for these handshift Harleys and Indians and custom parts for other vintage motorcycles.

Tim Joyce leads Ralph Wessell (81) and Tim Droege (335) on lap one Photo credit: etechphoto.com

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Easy on the throttle!

2nd Annual

Weight distribution is key...

Lean into it!

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Like this?

That's better, always a comedian in the group.

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Boulder Motorsports / Don (left) and Dick Hollingsworth / Two members of AHRMA’s backbone: Rosco (rider and consummate volunteer) and Amy Jacques (AHRMA Advertising Sales Associate and volunteer) / Mike Bootes, keeper of the 1992 Yamaha TZ2504DPs ridden by Open Two-Stroke rider Gregory Glevicky / Riders Sakis Vasilopoulos (F125, 200GP) and John Scales (CB160, 200GP, 250GP) looking for a dry spot / Suds from around the country, the motive 20

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for Hunter Longshore’s anticipated, annual “Beer Swap” and potluck social on Thursday evening / Mark Newman’s 1939 Harley-Davidson WLD (Pre-1940 and Classic Handshift, Handshift Shootout) / Keith Powell’s ’84 Yamaha RZ350 (Formula Vintage and Next Gen Superbike Lightweight) / Riders Eugene Casciaro (left) and Chuck Crocco contemplating repairs to Eugene’s Thruxton Cup Challenge Triumph / Stuart Carter’s Seely Matchless Mk2 G-50 gets some TLC. This bike

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is raced in AHRMA’s featured Vintage Cup class, the 500 Premier / Colton Roberts (center) and his Yamaha RD250, CT1 and TA125. Wes Orloff left, Carl Anderson (tuner whiz) right. / Jim Padron’s Formula Thunder and Sound of Thunder 1 (two of AHRMA’s quickest classes) 2016 Ducati / The Hollingsworth Harleys, ready to thump. Aermacchi singles raced in 200GP, 250GP and 350GP. They’ve been at this through seven decades. / Bill Howard (rider) on his old Honda S90 with brother DECEMBER 2020

Dave and fellow rider, Scott Wilson / Creative rice pudding rain proofing on a vintage trials bike / The 1997 Ireson modern sidecar (8NZ) of Tony and Lisa Doukas. ’72 Honda 450-powered vintage sidecar (534), Jeffery Dixon and Terri Korn. / Mike Robinson’s Husqvarna 701 Super Motard / A 1939 Indian Scout Tim Joyce races in Classic Handshift, Handshift Shootout / AHRMA stalwart, Derek “Stickboy” Bennett doing his routine renewal of rubber

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Rain, rain, go away... OK, FINE!

MUD RUN,

FUN RUN!

2020 Hagerty AHRMA National Cross Country Series @Barber Motorsports Park By: Becky Hayes

Robert Himmelman - Historic Open Expert Photo credit: Larry Mayo

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L – R: Clint Hawk (303), Chris Gillespie (3), Mark Sturtevant (80), Damon Ogden (078), Mike Stivason (74A), Bill Hester (735), Becky Hayes (77M) Photo credit: Larry Mayo

The sun was shining Wednesday when we pulled into a very quiet Barber Motorsports Park. It was strange not to have the crowds normally associated with this event.

Although we missed the worst of Delta, bands of Gulf moisture started to arrive late Friday and continued through Sunday. By race time Saturday afternoon, the creek had risen about two feet and “Lake Hayes” had formed around our rig and Tony Paul’s.

The four-plus mile course consisted of a good mix of new and established trail with two creek crossings, hills, rocks, and roots. Goggles and glasses were quickly abandoned. 25 riders lined up for the Vintage race.

Jeff Fisher in the Vintage 60+ Expert class had the fastest lap time with 16 minutes 58 seconds. The longest lap belongs to Taylor Brown, a Post Vintage 200 Novice at 1 hour 37 minutes 6 seconds. The 29-rider Post Vintage race winner was four-time national enduro champ, Terry Cunningham, followed by Clayton Farris, Tim Grow, and AHRMA Executive Director, Curt Comer.

Mike Stivason on a ‘70s Triumph TR5T - Classic Intermediate Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly

An old Aermacchi Harley-Davidson Photo credit: Larry Mayo

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Hunter Longshore - Classic Novice on another TR5T Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly

Robert Lisey (271) and Donald Harless (H32) Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly

Lloyd Lou hoping the water doesn’t get much deeper Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly

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By Sunday morning, “Lake Hayes” had receded somewhat despite continued rain throughout the night. Tony Paul rerouted and shortened the course to eliminate the creek crossing. Vintage riders Ken Cichy, Keith Williams, and Dwight Rudder each completed 10 laps. I think I can see black stripes in the future for Ken and Keith. In the Post Vintage race, Kevin Rammer had fun showing up in an Elvis costume. Last year, he rode in the more formal attire of a suit and tie. 12 laps were completed by Terry Cunningham and Clayton Farris. Both Vintage and Post Vintage riders were looking pretty tired by the 30-minute mark. Keith Williams shouted, “I love you!” at the sight of the white flag.

A big thank you to Beno Rodi and the Atlanta Motorcycle Club, Tony Paul, Eddie and Diedra Parks, Lloyd Loux, Dennis and David Brown, Bill Ryburn, Tim Grow, first time scorer Susan Blechert, and everyone else who helped. We could not have had the races without you. Barber 2020 will certainly be (apathetically) remembered for COVID-19 and Delta.

Bill Malec (011) gettin’ cleaned up a bit Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly

Chance Blackwell (69B) - PV 200 Intermediate Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly

Taylor Brown (101) - PV 200 Novice Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly

238X Kevin Rammer - Pre-Modern Expert Photo credit: Larry Mayo

Ken Cichy - Sportsman 200 Intermediate Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly Joseph Lakata Sportsman Open Novice Photo credit: Stephanie Vetterly DECEMBER 2020

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AHRMA/Redwood Engineering National Vintage Trials Series Barber Motorsports Park

& Rounds 8 and 9 October 9th and 10th, 2020

By Joe W. Koury and Mike Stivason Photos by: Stephanie Vetterly

The rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who showed up to plonk at Barber. Friday’s event conditions were reasonably normal, but by Saturday, the effects of hurricane Delta created additional complications. A steady downpour made it difficult to negotiate not only the sections, but the ride between sections. Two creek crossings had to be eliminated for the vintage bikes. The conditions also affected the checkers as they opted to retreat to drier confines. The riders were left to self-check in groups of three.

But there was at least one positive for Mike Stivason. He rides a 1972 vintage Cotton, and said he had a blast when he

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paired up with another rider on a Triumph Cub. He noted it was slick and challenging requiring even lower tire pressures than the already low settings these bikes run.

Beno Rodi won the Girder Fork Expert class both days.

Graham Foster finished on top in the Premier Heavyweight Expert class Friday and Saturday. In Premier Lightweight Expert, Mike Parsely finished first with Dennis Simmoes in second. Will Salter took the top spot in Premier Lightweight Intermediate both days with Francis Hall grabbing second in this class on Saturday. Steven Glinski won the Classic Expert class on Saturday.

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The Classic Intermediate winners were Scott Kirn on Friday and Mike Stivason on Saturday with Scott Kirn finishing second behind Stivason. It was Mark Sturtavan first and Scott Porter second both days in the Modern Classic Expert class. Friday’s Modern Classic Intermediate results: First, Jason Baisden; second, Chris Burchfield; third, Bill Gould. On Saturday, they shuffled positions: Gould first, Baisden second, Burchfield third.

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Andrew Blackburn won the Modern Classic Novice event both days with Tim Terrell second on Friday. Jimmy Ellis finished third on Friday and second on Saturday with David Evans third. AHRMA Off-road Director, Tony Paul won the Modern Twin Shock Expert class both days, and his daughter, Layla, pulled off the same results in the Youth C class.

AHRMA appreciates the dedication and persistence of both the riders and volunteers under the less than optimal conditions.

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Etechphoto’s Bob Hartman has been snapping photos at AHRMA races for years. Visit their website for Christmas gift opportunities. / Cindy McLean (rider, AHRMA Executive Admin for Digital Communications and Membership) and Alex McLean (rider and multi-time AHRMA national champion). ’67 Drixton Aermacchi , Cindy’s ’71 Honda CL175. / Mark Morrison’s ’73 Kawasaki F7, Formula 125 class / Mike Baker’s ’69 Triumph Bonneville 650 (Classic ‘60s 650) and ’73 BSA B50 (Novice Historic Production Heavyweight) / L-R: Sidecar driver/passenger: Boris 28

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Stroud/Bonny Hazen, passenger/driver Nicole Nowak/ Fred Baly with Holden Sachs (crew). SC TT2 class ’92 Suzuki GSX-R600F2-powered number 74. / Nick Hargis (rider), Kevin Burns (rider, AHRMA trustee), Steve Swank (crew, AHRMA volunteer), Sherry Hargis (crew), Jeff Hargis (rider), Michelle LeClear-Fisher (rider, AHRMA volunteer), Kirk Fisher (AHRMA volunteer) / Foreground, AHRMA Trustee Brian Larrabure’s NYC Norton Seely G50. Behind it is his Aermacchi Ala d’Oro 350. In the rear, Kenny Cummings’ Seeley Norton 750 / L-R: Mark Reynolds rode Bob Berbeco’s Ducati Monster

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797 to a win in BOT2, Tim Nelson’s Triumph 675R, Bob Robbins tending to his ’91 Ducati Supersport (with 1100 engine) / Next Gen Superbike 2 rider Philip A. Johnson and his ’94 Yamaha YZF750SP / Bill Malec’s cross country pits, pre-mud. He said, “I haven’t been in a race this hard (Saturday) since Blackwater 100!" / SOS 3 RC390 Cup bike of Rod Skaggs / Two Phils Racing (Dave Tompkins 33Q, Scott Dell 53S) 1948 and 1950 Vincent Comets / ’67 Greeves Anglian with the red tank / Modern class (Battle of the Twins and Sound of Thunder) Ducatis: 127B Jacob Carter, 425G DECEMBER 2020

Gabriel Figueroa, 221 Benedetto Cardella, 45C Carl Cohen / Dominik Goertz and his Vintage Superbike Heavyweight Moto Guzzi 1100 / AHRMA Trustee Tim Terrell’s weapon selection. KTM RC390, Honda CL175, Honda CL350, Yamaha RD350. / The trials bike with the blue tank is Dennis Simoes’ ’68 Cotton 37A 250 / Scott Olofson’s 1937 Indian Scout ridden in Class C Handshift and the Annual Indian vs. Harley Handshift Shootout / Graham Foster’s sano 1955 Ariel 350 / Laverda CL1000C ridden by Rudy Schachinger in Vintage Superbike Heavyweight

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Steven Sinclair (left) and brother Daniel hanging out in the haze Photo credit: Gary Sinclair

My name is Daniel Sinclair (032).

My brother Steven and I have been coming to Barber with my father Gary as spectators for the past five years. We all grew up roadracing in CMRA in Texas, and after a 10-year break, we returned to roadracing, getting the itch watching AHRMA. This was my second year racing at Barber and even though the weather could have been better, I can say with out a doubt, we had more fun this year than last. I race a Ducati 1299 in the SOT 1 and Formula Thunder classes, and my little brother brought the Yamaha YZ490—which he won in a raffle at an AHRMA motocross race in Texas two weeks before Barber—and raced in the cross country event.

1st race: SOT 1 (Saturday) My first race of the weekend was the first time on rain tires so I’m sure, like many others, I eased my way into a race pace and used my first laps as a practice session. I got the hole shot but ended up third behind Rennie Scaysbrook and Jim Padron.

2nd race: Formula Thunder (Saturday) My second race was one of the more exciting races I’ve experienced since I started roadracing again. Kramer-mounted Rennie Scaysbrook and I got a pretty good start from the back row and we were first and second when we came around on the first lap.

Scaysbrook was riding really well and had a good two-second lead on me for the first half of the race until we began to get into lapped traffic, which I think played to my advantage a bit. The last couple of laps I set the fastest times of the race and caught up to Scaysbrook but was not close enough to pass. On the last lap coming out of turn 11, Scaysbrook had a pretty big moment when the rear stepped out on him and I was able to get around him and hold onto the win by 0.8 seconds.

3rd race: SOT 1 (Sunday) I thought this race would be a Scaysbrook rematch. I got the holeshot and he was right behind me for two or three laps, and then I think he had a bike issue; I saw him with corner workers on the cool down lap after I won the race.

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4th race: Formula Thunder (Sunday) This was my last race of the weekend. I pulled the holeshot and got out to a pretty big lead. On the second to last lap I lost the rear going into the museum corner and had a minor crash. I picked the bike up (it was fine) and realized I was still in first and could not see the second-place rider anywhere. I hopped on the bike and finished the race in first. The race ended after the white flagged came out when another rider crashed, and his bike was still on the track. After the red flag appeared (red light), I was going into turn seven when another rider ran into me causing a crash for the second time in the same race. The rider probably didn’t know the race had been red flagged and I wasn’t going race pace until it was too late. The rider came up to me in the pits after the race was over and we talked about what happened. He was a super polite guy just like all the AHRMA racers I have met, so no hard feelings at all. I was upset with myself because I didn’t realize that if you crash you have to come back in to re-tech. I didn’t get the win and was disqualified.

While on the Off-road Side...

My brother placed second in the cross country race on Saturday even after his YZ490 fouled a spark plug and he only completed one lap in some super muddy conditions. Not too bad for a bike with no race prep that he won just two weeks earlier. When he headed to the starting line on Sunday, he realized that he had missed the race. He discovered he’d missed the Sunday rider's meeting; they moved the time of his race up earlier in the day.

So, the two big things the Sinclair brothers learned from this weekend were: read the rule book and show up for the rider’s meetings. Bigs thanks to the AHRMA staff for putting on a truly great event. Can’t wait till next year!

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mitchfcamx@aol.com Louisville, KY Region: East I started racing as a child with my brother Glenn and my father Charlie. After my brother passed away four years ago, I wanted to reach back into history and remind myself of the good times we had together.

The healing was started by my personally restoring a 1975 Suzuki RM 125. Racing and participating with AHRMA over the last four years has made me appreciate those historical good times and the good things that are happening in vintage off-road racing and vintage road racing with the support of the AHRMA leadership.

I plan to help promote the National at Saddleback East on an ongoing basis.

The teamwork that is required to pull off a National AHRMA race with four disciplines in the middle of COVID is the same teamwork that I would apply to the board work if chosen. Being involved at the grassroots level, like running a National, should give me insight to help other members grow the AHRMA brand. I have been married for 34 years, spent 33 years running my own Wealth Management business, launched two successful Motorcycle ministries and operate a nonprofit called the Dream Foundation of Kentucky. All of this time, I’ve carried a passion for motorcycling and the positive family environment that I have grown to greatly appreciate while being at AHRMA events. Thank you for your consideration and would request that you consider voting for me to represent AHRMA on the East Coast. I will look forward to seeing you at the races. As I write this, we’re planning to load bikes for Barber.

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Fellow AHRMA members, my name is Mike Bickley I live in Columbus OH, and I am asking for your vote and support as an Eastern Trustee of this fine organization. I started riding mini bikes in 1972 and continued for a number of years riding and racing motocross and cross country until the late '80s. Like many, I took a sabbatical to get married, raise a family, work hard in the corporate world and eventually start my own business. In the early 2000’s I found a 1974 Yamaha DT125A, the bike I rode to high school and restored it to a high standard. This was the proverbial light bulb, subsequently I have bought and restored a great variety of motorcycles from a Kawasaki 500 triple, to many of the motorcycles I either owned, or desired as a young man, recently my garage had as many as many 15 bikes in various stages from “projects” to championship contenders.

I began racing again over 10 years ago, and have had the good fortune to win two AMA National Championships, nine AHRMA National Championships (with three more to be decided in November), and a number of AHRMA Regional Championships in the Great Lakes & South Central Regions. In the two most recent (normal) years 2018 & 2019 I competed in as many as 15 events. Traveling the country from California to Florida, Texas to New York and all point in-between participating in six different classes with four bikes.

I have been an active volunteer with AHRMA for the majority of my time as a member. I managed the new AHRMA – Great Lakes Region until 2019, operated a number of AHRMA National off-road events as the sole AHRMA official / Race Director, and worked as a tech inspector at more than 20 AHRMA National events. I developed the newest PV class “PV-100," which will become one of the most popular classes in the Sunday motocross race program in future years. It seems appropriate that the next step is to become involved at the trustee level.

Currently I am primarily an off-road racer. I ride VMX, PVMX and have participated in Trials and Cross Country, a couple of my AHRMA friends have made the transition from Off-road to RR this year and Barber RR is now a bucket list item for me. Irrespective of the various disciplines we ride, the role of a Trustee is to represent all members equally and effectively.

I have been a keen observer of all things AHRMA, and have expressed opinions both positive and negative on certain topics, however I believe I have always approached issues from the perspective of “what’s best for the members." And as a trustee I would ask the tough questions, challenge the status quo, but will respect my fellow board members and support the majority vote. As a non-profit, member owned and governed organization I believe that the organization should always consider the members/owners point of view.

Currently the Midwest region is not well represented in the trustee position.

The vast majority of Trustees are located in the far west, deep south or east coast. I am running to fill the seat previously held by Louis LeBlanc, while he represented the East, he was located in Louisiana just east of the Mississippi.

While I understand the role of a trustee is to support all members, regardless of location or discipline, as a national organization I believe it’s important to have regional representation.

My background is in corporate sales & marketing, and more recently in the IT world, both skills that would be helpful to the board. Furthermore, there are areas that I feel strongly about, term limits for trustees, open ZOOM trustee meetings with opportunity for member participation, optimized utilization of social media, not just Facebook but Instagram, Twitter, and whatever the next tools are. And most importantly, to develop a multiyear year plan to grow membership at a rate that will sustain this group for the foreseeable future.

Please send me comments, ideas, and share how AHRMA can better meet your own needs, out to me directly at mikeabickley@yahoo.com, and let your fellow members know of my candidacy.

Thank you for your consideration.

Mike Bickley

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James Korn

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kornjk2500@netscape.net New Port Richey, Florida Region: East Born in Gainesville, FL, and raised in Indianapolis, I graduated from Purdue as an electrical engineer in 1981. I spent 32 years working in the defense industry and spent most of my career with Lockheed Martin. I began racing with AHRMA in 2016 and will never forget my rookie weekend at Roebling. I showed up with a newly built production bike and brand new shiny leathers, gloves, and helmet – you could see me coming from a mile away. I was anxious, excited, and fearful all at the same time. After the race school, I took a deep breath and really enjoyed the racing that weekend.

Over the next five years we would make scores of new friends traveling the country from February through October loving every minute. In 2017, we attended every road race event logging over 15,000 miles, what an adventure.

In 2019, I took a more active role working as a Technical Inspector and mentoring new riders. I enjoy regular interaction with board members and our volunteer staff who work tirelessly for our benefit. I am eager to learn more about how our off-road organization works, understand their issues, and attend some events to meet racers and experience this side of AHRMA. 2020 was a year of transition for AHRMA. I attended the board meeting at Barber in October 2019 having already decided to run for trustee last year.

I attended again this October and witnessed some very positive changes for the organization that position us well for the 2021 season and beyond.

AHRMA ended the year in sound fiscal position despite the challenges of COVID-19. AHRMA still managed to conduct a successful seven event road race schedule. Our Off-road program had a robust schedule and plans are in place to increase Dirt Track participation by the addition of three new classes.

AHRMA will be hosting three self-promoted, multi-discipline Motofest events for 2021. Open to all active racers, AHRMA will be introducing a new Grand National Championship program involving multi-disciplined teams that will compete at all Motofest events and at Barber.

The inaugural Motofest event was originally planned for this past May at Heartland Motorsports Park. My wife Terri and I were asked to be coordinators for this event. Unfortunately due to the shutdown, it was postponed to 2021 but we made significant strides toward finalizing the planning, staffing, marketing, and advertising. This effort forged a template for conducting future events. It was a great experience for Terri and I as we got to meet officials and participants from all race disciplines, coordinate with our roadrace and off-road directors, track management, local enthusiasts and businesses, and develop partnerships with future sponsors.

I am so fortunate to have a spouse who loves racing as much as I do. She has also been bitten by the vintage bug. She currently is a sidecar passenger on multiple rigs. Terri can also be heard many weekends over the PA system singing the National Anthem to kick off the race day.

I am encouraged by the recent accomplishments of the 2020 board of trustees and believe they bode well for AHRMA’s future. Members have raised significant concerns that deserve a voice and should be discussed.

There are a lot of passionate folks in AHRMA, it is that passion that can forge creative solutions to complex problems. I believe we are a stronger organization today than when I joined five years ago.

I want to be part of AHRMA’s future and give back to this organization that has given so much to me and Terri. Thank you for your consideration.

Jim Korn

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Hello AHRMA, I have been an AHRMA member for 15 years and am currently a life member. Three years have passed since my election as a members’ representative on AHRMA’s Board of Trustees.

Year one was my introduction year, and one of transition for AHRMA. During 2018, I rode my streetbike coast-to-coast, attending off-road events, roadraces, and banquets to visit with members and view things for myself. In year two, my colleagues on the board chose me to be AHRMA’s treasurer, which is an executive committee position with duties that I took seriously. At the beginning of 2020 I was selected by my fellow trustees to be AHRMA’s Chairman, a position that I am honored to hold at this time.

We have built a long list of accomplishments in these past three years. I am proud to have been a catalyst for many of the good things that have taken place, but must share credit with my colleagues, our staff, and our volunteers.

My most valuable contribution might be asserting a positive influence that helped heal the friction between some formerly adversarial factions within our club. This didn’t happen by accident. There were steps that needed to take place and I took them.

Success is making prudent plans and then actually following them. There are always choices and solutions if a concerted effort is made to find them. AHRMA is currently enjoying some positive momentum that we would like to continue, and I need your vote to carry on.

Thank you for the support. As always, contact me if you have questions or comments.

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Scott Robirds, O.D.

scott.robirds@gmail.com Salem, SC Region: East In response to the “Call for 2021 Trustee Candidates” article published in the September/ October 2020 issue of AHRMA MAG, I am submitting this letter of interest for a position on the AHRMA Board of Trustees. I have been an AHRMA member in good standing for 12 years and have participated in National and Southeast Regional events during that time.

Like many of us in AHRMA, I began racing motorcycles as a teenager; for me it was in high school in the early 70s. I was completely absorbed with the mechanical challenges of keeping my bike running in top form for three motocross heats, but more importantly in securing bragging rights over my fellow competitors and high school class mates in the upcoming week.

Also, like many of us, I moved on with life as I entered college, started a career and had a family. It wasn’t until 2006, while looking for a mechanical project for my teenage daughter that I came across the idea of “rescuing” a basket case Hodaka. Tearing that bike down to every nut and bolt and rebuilding it not only generated priceless memories with my daughter, it also rekindled my interest in working on and riding some of the best motorcycles ever built (I admit to a bias here!).

Over the past 12 years I have enjoyed being an AHRMA member and have been the recipient of efforts from countless AHRMA staff members and volunteers at racing events, and from well written website articles and publications. I would be honored to pay some of that effort back by serving as an AHRMA Trustee.

At the highest level, an AHRMA Trustee must perform three important duties: duty of care, duty of loyalty and fiduciary responsibility. I would like to present my experience and perspective in each of these areas:

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Duty of Care: As a retired optometrist and medical device industry executive for over 30 years, I have had extensive experience in reviewing data, filtering that data when necessary and drawing meaningful conclusions when providing care for my patients or serving my company. It is critical to gather all relevant facts for a given decision while guarding against “paralysis of analysis." My decades of experience as a clinician and research and development executive have prepared me for making those decisions in an efficient and effective way.

Duty of Loyalty: While in the corporate world, I also completed a career in the United States Air Force, retiring from the Reserves with the rank of Colonel in 2010 after 30 years of service. I have adopted as my own the Air Force Core Values of “Integrity first, Service before self and Excellence in all we do."

These values have served me well in all aspects of my life and will continue to be my foundation if elected as an AHRMA Trustee.

Fiduciary Duty: I had the pleasure of serving on the Senior Management Board of a medical device company during the last seven years of my career. The responsibility of the Board was to serve the interests of our shareholders including, among other things, managing the P&L of our $800M Division. Furthermore, within my own function I was responsible for managing a multimillion-dollar budget which included expenses for personnel, consultation contracts, required government payments, travel, etc. A fiduciary’s responsibility is to understand and represent the needs of the individuals being represented. I have accomplished this in life and in my career by open, honest and frequent communications. If elected as an AHRMA Trustee, I would make understanding members’ needs a priority by routine communication through discussions at events, or by being accessible by phone, text or email.

I am now retired from corporate life and I look forward to applying my energy towards something that over 3,000 of my AHRMA friends and I thoroughly enjoy. AHRMA serves an essential role in preserving the interest and history of motorcycles during a pivotal time in their development. I would be honored to serve AHRMA as a Trustee and to help maintain this important link to the past.

Respectfully, Scott Robirds, O.D.

We race motorcycles for any number of reasons: the speed, the thrill, the competition, the people and camaraderie, the trophies.

Maybe you just like to build and ride cool bikes and enjoy the comments from spectators and other riders. The bottom line here is certainly a common one: fun. AHRMA racers are a dedicated collection of passion-driven people willing to travel most anywhere in the country to experience the fun racing with AHRMA can deliver.

There’s another dedicated, passionate group of folks who give of their time and travel to these events: the AHRMA volunteers.

Without them, there would be no races, and no fun. As AHRMA Trustee, Debbie Poole, mentioned in a 2018 Vintage Views article, “The volunteers come out event after event, year after year, without complaint and with smiles on their faces expecting nothing but to help make the event a success and keep AHRMA viable nationally, WWW.AHRMA.ORG

brianl.ahrma@gmail.com Calabasas, CA Region: West Brian Larrabure AHRMA Member #8348 1st term trustee, 15 year member, Roadrace Event Committee member and your 2020 Treasurer.

Fellow members, my three-year term as your trustee is rapidly approaching its conclusion.

Hopefully, you’re happy with the progress the board has made over the past few years. Working together we have overcome many hurdles over the past three years, including the sudden loss of our Roadrace Director, the retirement of our Executive Director along with the pandemic.

With all that in mind we all came together to focus on making progress on many key tasks, here are a few highlights of our accomplishments: 1. Transitioned to a member race sign up management platform to take us in to the future; 2. Re-designed our magazine; 3. Built a broader member support system; 4. United as “One AHRMA”; 5. Made our accounting systems more transparent; 6. Trademarked our brands, names , logos and the “AHRMA Classic MotoFest”; 7. Secured major venues to host our cross platform MotoFests; and 8. Streamlined our rules proposal systems.

I’m not much of a politico so while I am always ready to help any member and keep an open door to all paddock at the events you may or may not know me.

Serving has been challenging at times while being mostly enjoyable. I continue to offer my service as a candidate for trustee and hope that you will support my re-election campaign, Thank you in advance for your support.

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and in their region.” She continues in her article with a quote from former AHRMA Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dave Janiec.

He said, “AHRMA’s greatest asset is its group of volunteers.”

Make sure you tip your helmet to these folks during race weekends.

The AHRMA MAG wants to recognize this committed group of individuals on an ongoing basis. This month, we’ll feature several of the volunteers who braved the rainy conditions at Barber and kept the program running smoothly throughout the weekend. There were many more behind the scenes who didn’t end up in a photo.

We’ll also add a 2019 interview with some off-road volunteers.

For future installments of the ‘Volunteer Spotlight,’ we’ll need some names and photos of AHRMA volunteers from various events (all disciplines) along with a short story of how they became involved, what motivates them, etc.

Send to this address: ahrmamag@ahrma.org

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Luke Sayer

sayerlu@gmail.com Lakewood, CA Region: West AHRMA is the world’s largest and most successful member-owned non-profit historic racing motorcycle organization in the world.

We have the widest range of competition disciplines and eras. My goal as a member of the AHRMA Board of Trustees will be to provide the leadership and guidance to ensure that AHRMA continues to be the most successful historic motorcycle racing organization and to continue to have events at tracks that are safe, fun and appropriate for all of our motorcycles.

I have been a lifelong motorcyclist, though, as with many of us, motorcycle racing took a back seat to family and my career. After I retired, I joined AHRMA and have been a member since 2015. Since joining our “AHRMA family” I have been able to race and ride in Trials, VMX, Cross-Country and recently Road Racing and have made a lot of new friends in the process. I plan on dusting off my steel shoe and race Flat Track again.

Helping at the races and Trials that I go to is what I like to do. Several years ago, I was asked to be the AHRMA Southwest Region Off-Road Coordinator, which I accepted. I have thoroughly enjoyed contributing to our great organization by increasing the number of MX events and promoting Trials events. This was accomplished by teaming with vintage racing promoters in our region. My experience in Trials has included being a Trial Master, checker, working sign up and laying out sections for our Southwest Region. I have also volunteered at many Northwest Region events in Trials, VMX and CrossCountry. At the national AHRMA level I am the Chairman of the VMX Rules and Eligibility Committee, and have conducted Tech Inspection at AHRMA National MX races and contributed event articles to our AHRMA MAG. My goals for AHRMA are keeping our events fun, challenging, keeping vintage classes alive and positioning us for growth. We need to preserve

the Premier classes and include additional classes as warranted to maintain our sustainability. It is a challenging task and I want to see AHRMA continue, not only for our generation, but also for future generations. I would like to increase our membership with ideas like “Share the Fun” membership drives with incentives to the members for signing up new members. People like rewards and more members is a win-win situation for members and AHRMA. The more members competing in each class, the more fun we all can have. I know dicing with my friends in a race is a blast whether for first or whatever position.

I don’t believe in a “One Size Fits All” approach for our regions and disciplines is the right approach. Let’s try sharing what works in some regions and disciplines and see if it takes hold in others. What may work in one region/discipline may not work in all regions/disciplines. I am encouraged by people coming to me to volunteer to add new events in our region. We are poised for growth, we just need to push forward to make it happen. I know for me, the more effort I put into an organization, the more I get out of being a member of that organization. The next step up for me in volunteering in AHRMA is to be a Trustee. I am retired so I have the time and desire to be the best Trustee I can be. I have many years of being on the board of another not-for-profit organization, and I bring that experience with me to AHRMA. Away from motorsports, I worked for major aerospace corporations for over 30 years and have the professional, management, business, financial and people skills that are required in our fast-changing world for AHRMA to thrive.

Please vote in this year’s AHRMA election and preferably for me. Thanks for your time and consideration.

Luke Sayer sayerlu@gmail.com

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Tech volunteer Jim Innes also helped with parking, set-up and paddock marking

Among her other duties, volunteer Sierra Wessell graciously distributes the awards on Sunday, with Eric Cook

Volunteers in hot tech, pit in, pit out, crash gate and grids, parking, set-up and paddock marking. L – R: Mike Dixon, Michelle LeClear-Fisher, Kirk Fisher, Terry Humphreys, John Pohland, Scott Lowry, Steve Swank

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Bushey Ranch Trials & VMX Oct. 3rd & 4th

The Redwood Engineering, Inc., sponsored Robert W. Bushey Memorial Vintage National weekend took place as scheduled on October 3rd and 4th, one of the few events not canceled or postponed in 2020. The extraordinarily and prolonged dry year made for dangerous fire conditions in the surrounding woods, so the Hagerty sponsored AHRMA Cross Country national was canceled as a precaution. The vintage motocross and trials events ran like a well-oiled machine, with what would be a good turnout even for a "normal" year. The one advantage of having the cross country canceled was having Jeff Bushey and Wayne Hawes, who normally set up and run the cross country events, at our complete disposal for the week of set-up. They worked along side us every step of the way and then some.

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50-degree difference between By: Debbie Poole night and day.

Fifty-six trials riders competed on the warmest of the two days; all 10 sections except two were under the shade. Jeff Bushey and stepson, Chet Mauer, always aim to best each other in Modern Classic Intermediate, and this time they tied with 13 points, but Jeff got Chet by only two cleans. Third and fourth places were separated by one point—Jim Herbert and Craig Menghini respectively.

Modern Classic Novices were dominated by Kevin Newins, who lost only two points, and has an eye to the intermediate class for 2021. Nic Hawes and Sean McKenna, also candidates to move up next year, took second and third with seven points each, Nic having the most cleans.

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seen, with six experts. It's no surprise that Jim Wilson won the class with 14 points, followed by Pennsylvanian Jacob Ritorto's 27-point day. Bob Bellicitti followed in third with 29. Bryan Wenzel's seven points over Sandi Beliwitch's 12 was enough to take the Intermediate class win.

The three Modern Classic Masters, Ralph Foster, Wes Poole and Tanner Kane, had a good competition going early on when Foster uncharacteristically had over a dozen points for his first loop. But he soon put things to rights and came out on top with a 19 point total, followed by Poole and Kane with 30 and 47 respectively. Walt Foster and Grant Menghini went head-to-head in Modern classic Expert, with a close finish.

Menghini won with 51 points to 54 for Foster.

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Premier 500 Expert, Peter Cruttenden (451) and Bryan Wenzel (86u), Premier Open Twin Expert, Mike Atkins (3v) Photo credit: Kelly Shane

Premier Heavyweight saw five entrants, with Rob Poole winning the Expert class over Kelly Shane, who had a bike failure. Intermediate Charlie Higdon won with 26 points over George Vadney who had 48. Mike Miller was the Novice class winner. The Beginner class was almost like Classic 125 Novice, Gary Goodnow (72V) a party, with seven entrants. Young Conner Walsh, Photo credit: Kelly Shane who is poised to move to Modern Classic Novice in 2021, had a clean day with all zeros. Bindi Bushey only lost one point, and sister-in-law, Carrie Bushey, took third with six points.

Sunday morning dawned a bit smoky from the fires still burning around the state, but the haze did help keep the heat at bay. 156 Vintage Motocross entries took to the thickly rooted grass track, and no major incidents or delays slowed the pace all day. Chet and Clay Mauer chased Wes Poole in Open Age Expert, with Wes going 1-1, Chet 2-2 and Clay 3-3. In Sportsman 250 Expert, Chet reversed things and took the win over brother Clay. The Open Age Intermediates were led all the way by George Amaro. Second place was Dan Rife, followed by new AHRMA member and first-time MX racer, Kailie Duncan, on a bike lent to her by Peter Jorgenson. George and Kailie also made a great showing in Sportsman 500 Intermediate, first and second respectively. The large field of 60+ Experts was won by Bob Bellicitti, who was chased by Kelly Shane and Rob Poole.

Shane also entered 50+ and won wire-to-wire, followed by Micky Sergant and Mark Amaro. Intermediate Fritz Guenther took a 1-1, followed by Rick Ziemer and Dan Cunha.

The big bikes started off well but unfortunately lost four out of nine riders to bike failure. Robert Doran won Premier Open Twin Expert, Bryan Wenzel was the Premier 500 Expert winner, and Jacob Ritorto took the Intermediate win, having the nerve to beat his bike sponsor Mike Miller, who took second. Now that's what I call a good sport!

The start line crew of Nicky Trevino, Pete Voermans and Mike Houde performed flawlessly, as did our lap-checkers/runner Teresa Houde, Ellen Voermans, Judy Jorgenson and Cathy Sue Newins, some of whom took finish Tanner Kane, Modern Classic Masters flag duties. Corner workers did a great job, sign-up and scoring personne,l Photo credit: Sharon Coad Bill and Toma Rianda, worked about 12 hours getting all the post entries documented, the ambulance sat still all day, Cal Fire came to watch over things all weekend, awards were presented, track stakes and ribbon were pulled, fences, flags and start gate removed, and all was quiet by 4:00 in the afternoon. A big thanks to the extended Bushey family for hosting our party for over a decade, and for becoming a big part of the AHRMA family.

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I'll just put all speculation to rest right here and tell you that Craig Hayes lays out an awesome cross country course!

The only gripe I heard was that the race ended too soon.

A bunch of riders wanted to play some more. Yup, it was that good! Santa Claus Hayes brought an early Christmas present to the 75 or so cross country riders who showed up at stately Hayes Manor (and expert Husky rebuild shop) in Ramsey, IL. The four- to five-mile course allowed riders to use every gear in their gearboxes, although the majority of the course was great flowing stuff through the woods with plenty of elevation changes, a little fresh cut tight stuff, some tricky off-camber hillside ascents and descents, and a top gear romp alongside his neighbor's pasture and across his front yard. The few sketchy creek crossings either had sturdy bridges or wire mesh across the soft spots. Craig must have stock in the arrow, staple, and course ribbon companies as evidenced by hundreds of arrows throughout the course. As one rider noted, 38

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a blind man with a color-blind seeing-eye dog couldn't get off course out there!

Western Illinois received several inches of rain in the week preceding the event, but you couldn't tell it in the woods.

Ground parched from a long, dry summer eagerly soaked up the rain and made for near perfect traction. The Saturday vintage rows faced a course covered with dew-soaked leaves and thus a little slick in spots, but the course only got better with each lap. Sunday's lap times showed it, too. AHRMA cross country draws some well-known heavy hitters in addition to the already

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talented expert row. At Hayes Farm it would be multi-time ISDT gold medalist, Fred Hoess, four-time national enduro champion, Terry Cunningham, and two-time world motocross champion, Trampas Parker, making the experts work for their podium spots. Trampas hound-dogged Hoess both days, with Hoess pulling off the wins. Cunningham struggled with bike woes but still placed well along with Jared Hall on a rare Cagiva 125 WMX in the Post Vintage classes. Trampas later said that this was the first time he'd ever raced with Hoess, adding, "Everything I've ever heard about how fast he rides is absolutely true. He is the real deal!"

As usual, tech inspection was handled by the able duo of Dennis and David Brown, and after a brief rider's meeting, the Vintage classes lined up for their first shot at the leaf-covered trails. The lead spot quickly turned into a duel between Two Brothers Racing's Kevin O'Brien on an MX250 Yamaha and Keith Voss on a Hodaka half that size. Hodakas are known for their nimble trail manners, and Voss and O'Brien made a race of it before Kevin finally got the Yamaha into the lead for good in one of the few open spots where there was "no replacement for displacement." Tim Grow (Husky) snagged the Sportsman 200 Expert win with Dwight Rudder (Can-Am) taking Vintage 60+ Expert honors. Sheila Monk cruised to the Women's Expert win, Polly Grow and Becky Hayes went 1-2 in the Women's Intermediate class, and Trini Cunningham (Mrs. TC 4X) rode her first cross country to put her MR175 into second place behind Pam Leibgold's CR125 Elsinore.

The Post Vintage classes blasted off onto a course cleared of leaves by the Vintage race with quicker laps and more of them.

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Hoess and Cunningham went 1-2 in Post Vintage Open Expert with Trampas Parker topping the Post Vintage 50+ Expert class. Throw those fast guys out of the mix (they really do ride on a far higher level than us weekend warrior types) and the real racing took place a couple of minutes behind them. Scoring is done to the thousandth of a second, and if you look into the packed 50+, 60+ and 70+ classes, you can see why good timing is so important these days.

Miss a shift, blow a corner, wobble through a tight spot, and it could cost you a position or two. The lap-by-lap times also let riders see their consistency and note the difference when they had difficulty of one sort or another on a particular lap. Top spots were garnered by Keith Voss (Historic 200 Expert), Keith Williams (Historic 200 Intermediate), Bill Hester (Historic Open Intermediate), Phil Henderson (Post Vintage 200 Expert), Eddie Parks (Post Vintage 200 Intermediate), Chris Caballero (Post Vintage Open Intermediate), Chris Gillespie (Post Vintage 50+ Intermediate), Curt Comer ((Post Vintage 60+ Expert), James Radcliff (Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate), Robert Lisey (Post Vintage 70+ Intermediate), Jared Hall (Pre-Modern Expert), and Mark Caballero (Pre-Modern Intermediate).

Following the cross country, a dozen or so riders mounted up their trials iron and headed back into the woods for three laps of an eight-section trials course. Having never ridden trials myself, I ventured out to spectate and learn, and came back with a new level of respect for the trials faithful. Sections were laid out using natural terrain and obstacles; no hop and stop modern stuff here, and ranged from something I'd tackle (the Beginner or 4 line) to the absolutely diabolical (the Expert or 1 line). How the experts manage to clean their lines seems impossible, but I saw it with my own eyes, so it can be done, and they make it look easy. George Kirby topped the Experts

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on his Premier Lightweight ride, I believe topping Off-Road Director Tony Paul on his trick TY250 and Trampas Parker (on a borrowed TL125 and riding for fun and challenge) in the Modern Twin Shock Expert class. Tony Glueck took Intermediate honors on a nice Fantic, and Caleb Sweeney was top Novice in the Modern Classics. Some really cool bikes were spotted, including a nice KT250 and a Honda 90 in a rare Yetman chassis, but top points for being cool go to youngster Colin Kirn on a TY80 painted to look like a white, green and gold Ossa Mick Andrews Replica.

Sunday dawned with the rider's meeting which included a brief tongue-lashing from Santa Claus Hayes about cutting the course. “You guys took down the ribbon and rode across MY field! And make sure you come to a complete stop at the scoring tent.� Safety first, and we don't need any of our volunteer course workers getting injured for the sake of a second or two. Following the rider's meeting, Trampas Parker led a well-attended prayer service with some powerful messages, and then it was time to hit the trails again.

The Vintage field was reduced a bit as a couple of riders had to leave for other races or had mechanical issues, but those who raced were treated to a well-worn in trail with no surprises and better lap times. Again, smiles were the order of the day, and Craig Hayes was rewarded with nothing but praise for his outstanding course. Tim Grow took top Expert honors with Dwight Rudder close behind at the end of the day. Chris Gillespie was top Intermediate while winning the 50+ class. John Bowman narrowly edged Dave Liebgold as top Novice by less than two seconds (but both won their individual classes) showing again why AHRMA's accurate 40

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timing system works. Women's results were the same with Sheila Monk as top Expert, Polly Grow and Becky Hayes going 1-2 as Intermediates, and Pam Liebgold and Trini Cunningham putting on a repeat performance in the Novice class. Well done all!

There were few surprises in the Post Vintage results as Fred Hoess and Trampas Parker charged out front and fought tooth and nail for the lead each lap. They blasted out lap times just over 15 minutes and got four laps in right at the one-hour mark. Lots of us slower folks never saw the white flag as we were passed by the hard chargers (already on their white flag lap) on their way to the checkered flag. I know I wasn't the only one disappointed to see the checkered flag so soon, but there were no disappointments in the ride itself. The course was clear of leaves, the few soggy spots had hardened up, and there was abundant traction everywhere. Craig Hayes has a knack for laying out these incredibly fun trails that snake through the trees and let you get a fun trail rhythm going. Up a gear, down a gear, up a gear, down a gear, right, left, right, left, straight, left, straight, right... just so much fun! Excluding the pros, top Expert honors went to Jared Hall on the Cagiva-varna followed by Steve Daniels and Steve Bowman. Bill Hester was fast guy in the Intermediate class with Robert Ragan placing 15 seconds behind and Chris Gillespie less than a minute back for the show position.

All told, it was a great weekend of cross country racing and a lesson in the trials discipline. Many thanks to Becky and Craig Hayes for opening up their home to us for the weekend, and also to the many volunteers who helped register, tech, check, score, arrow, sweep, etc. AHRMA doesn't happen without volunteers. Hop in and lend a hand next time you can!

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2021 RULES

The following is a summary of the rules proposals which were approved at the October 2020 Board of Trustees meeting in Birmingham, AL Voting results not included nor the proposals which did not pass. For those details, please see the full document on www.ahrma.org.

DIRT TRACK

14 MISSION STATEMENT … The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association has attempted to preserve the sights and sounds of this uniquely-American sport and display it to the public by providing a set of governing rules intended to capture each distinct period of dirt track racing (Class C, brakeless, vintage, and Seventies-era) and pit the motorcycles of that period against each other in fair competition and types of motorcycles which are historically under-represented in modern dirt track racing.

14.2.6 SPORTSMAN 600 1974 and earlier machines manufactured as 251-600cc, including like-design models. Eligible machines include: a) Honda XL350s .

14.2.18 SEVENTIES TWINS (currently 14.2.16 a) Support Class) 1970’s-style dirt track racers including HarleyDavidson XR750s and Ducati 860s. Twin-cylinder Sportsman 750 machines are eligible, as are other twins up to 850cc in capacity. Chassis: Similar to Seventies Singles: limited to twin-shock, circa1980 chassis with maximum 38mm forks and WM4.5 rims. Wide dirt track tires may be used.

Carburetor rules are the same as Seventies Singles: no “modern” flat-slides or pumper carbs.

14.2.19 SPANISH CUP (new class) All air-cooled Spanish motorcycles (Bultaco, Montesa, Ossa) to 360cc.

NEXT GEN MOTOCROSS 16.0.1 PRE-MODERN (Rule 12.4.7 moved in its entirety from Post Vintage to Next Gen Motocross 16.0.1) 16.0.2 PRE-MODERN 125 (Rule 12.4.8 moved in its entirety from Post Vintage to Next Gen Motocross 16.0.2) 16.0.3 PRE-MODERN 250 (Rule 12.4.9 moved in its entirety from Post Vintage to Next Gen Motocross 16.0.3) 16.0.4 PRE-MODERN 500 (Rule 12.4.10 moved in its entirety from Post Vintage to Next Gen Motocross 16.0.4) 16.0.5 PRE-MODERN 4-STROKE (Rule 12.4.11 moved in its entirety from Post Vintage to Next Gen Motocross 16.0.5) 16.6 GENERAL MOTOCROSS RULES 42

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All AHRMA Next Gen motocross classes are further divided into Intermediate and Expert categories.

Novice-only classes shall not be combined with any Intermediate or Expert class. All Novice classes shall run in Novice only motos. Dual ability level does not apply in Post Vintage classes.

Next Gen Novice Classes a) Next Gen Novice b) Next Gen Women’s Novice

NEXT GEN SUPERBIKE

10.9.2 NEXT GEN SUPERBIKE 2 MV Agusta F4 750 ORO, S, S 1+1, SPR, 1999-2004.

750cc models 10.9.2.1 NEXT GEN SUPERBIKE 2 c) CHASSIS AND FRAME 8) Radial calipers allowed. No perimeter calipers allowed.

10.9.3 NEXT GEN SUPERBIKE LIGHTWEIGHT b) ENGINE 2) Engines must be from the same make and model as the frame. All manufacturer engines should be period correct. OEM parts may be updated only if they are directly interchangeable and have no performance advantage. Superbike rules apply to engines unless specified otherwise. The Yamaha RZ must use OEM RZ350 or Banshee cylinders. No aftermarket Banshee cylinders allowed (Cheetah, Driveline etc.). Yamaha RZ may use “cool head”.

10.9.4 NEXT GEN SUPERBIKE MIDDLEWEIGHT Mission Statement and Intent To provide a middleweight class to showcase what was raced in the late '80s through the early '90s.

This class will be limited to period modifications.

Eligible machines include: 1986-1988 Ducati Paso (750) 1989-1991 Ducati 750 Sport 1992-1997 Ducati 750SS 1987-1994 Honda CBR600F and CBR600F2 1985-1987 Honda NS400R 1985-1994 Kawasaki GPZ600R through ZX600E2 1985-1991 Moto Guzzi LeMans 850 1992-1993 Suzuki GSX-R 600 1988-1991 Suzuki GSX600 F-M 1985-1987 Suzuki RG500, RG400 1989-1999 Yamaha FZR600 1988-1990 Yamaha FZR400 (1WG frame) with FZR600 engine.

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chassis and frame.

2) AHRMA’s “like design” rule does not apply.

Exceptions will be written in the rules.

3) All street equipment must be removed.

4) All motorcycles are to use 3 white number plates/backgrounds of approx. 10”x12”, with one on the front center of the fairing and one on each side of the motorcycle. Numerals shall be black, at least 7” tall, block style, without serifs, with a stroke width of one inch and legible. See section 9.5 for additional requirements.

5) Competitor must comply with all applicable parts of sections 1-9 of the AHRMA handbook.

6) All work and modifications must be performed to a high standard of fit, finish, and workmanship. b) Engine 1) All engines must retain stock stroke. Bore may be up to 2.0mm over. Engines can be built to superbike specs.

2) Engines must be from the same OEM make and model as the frame. All manufacturer engines should be period correct. Engine parts may be updated only if they are directly interchangeable and have no performance advantage.

3) The use of race type crankcase covers or welded/ braced OEM covers is allowed and encouraged.

4) OEM carburetors may be replaced with any style or carb size.

5) Motorcycles must be naturally aspirated.

6) Motorcycles must have period style exhaust. See rule 9.3.h.

7) No electronic traction control, wheelie control or telemetry allowed. Quick shifters and lap timers are allowed. c) Chassis and Frame 1) Frame and engine must be from the same OEM model with the following exception, Yamaha FZR400 frame with period FZR600 motor swap.

2) Frames may be braced and strengthened to period modifications only. Brackets and tabs for street equipment may be removed. Subframes may be modified or altered.

3) Period swingarm conversions are allowed.

Swingarms used in conversions must be pre 1992 model year. Bracing is allowed using round or rectangle aluminum or steel tubing only.

Bracing may not be “sheeted” or enclosed. Period aftermarket swingarms are allowed.

4)Rear shock may be replaced or modified but cannot be repositioned. Rockers, linkage etc., may be replaced or modified.

5) Forks must be original style as model frame.

6) No restrictions on wheel size. Carbon fiber wheels are not allowed.

7) Calipers must be axial style.

8)No restrictions on tires. d) Bodywork 1) Fuel tank and bodywork must be OEM or DECEMBER 2020

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accurate street or race replicas. Material construction of bodywork and tank is unrestricted.

Bodywork design must be of the period. Bodywork for motorcycles that do not have OEM full fairings are limited to bodywork used prior to 1992. Rear fender maybe removed.

2) Oil retention belly pan must be used on all machines. (see rule 9.3.f) 3) Machines will not pass tech with unpainted bodywork, bodywork in primer or bodywork that is damaged.

4) Period OEM and Race Team paint schemes are strongly encouraged.

OBSERVED TRIALS

13.1.11 AIR COOLED MONO (ACM) Trials machines manufactured just after the twin shock era, but before significant performance advances were introduced to trials bike technology.

Typically mid-to-late 1980s models. Eligible machines include: Yamaha TY250/350 monos Honda RTL250 Beta TR32-34 Gas Gas Halley 325 JCM 32 Montesa 304/330 Fantic 303 Merlin DG350 mono Mecatechno Dragonfly Armstrong 240-350 CanAm 240-350 Alfer TX300 Aprilia TX125-311, etc.

Only drum brakes permitted. Provisional for 2021.

13.2.6 ALL MODIFICATIONS MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE CLASS Period modifications have been extensively documented and machines with obvious non-period or excessive modifications will be disqualified or required to compete in the next-higher-level class. Two-strokes in Classic classes must have piston-port induction; reed valves will be permitted if it was a factory modification by a recognized service agent in the same production series for such motorcycle. 125 cc and smaller would also be exempt.. Only round-slide carburetors may be used (see 11.2.c) Provisional for 2021.

13.6 SERIES POINTS, AWARDS (c) - Removed from rule.

POST VINTAGE MOTOCROSS

12.1.3 HISTORIC 250 Certain 126-250cc machines built up to and including model year that made up the first generation of long-travel motorcycles. Eligible DECEMBER 2020

machines include: 1975-’77 Yamaha YZ, 175/250 1975-78 Yamaha MX,DT, IT 175/250. 1978 YZ 250 prohibited.

12.1.4 HISTORIC 500 1975-’77 Yamaha YZ, MX, DT 360/400, 1978 IT 400 12.1.7 POST VINTAGE 100cc (for 2021 season) Permanent approval for PV 100 class 88-100cc two-stroke and 88-125cc four-stroke motorcycles manufactured as up to 1984-modelyear machines, and like-design. All two-stroke motorcycles in this class must have been manufactured 100cc-or-smaller-displacement bikes. And four strokes manufactured as 125cc or smaller displacement bikes. Maximum engine displacement for two-strokes is 100cc, plus allowable overbore. Maximum engine displacement for four-strokes is 125cc, plus allowable overbore.

Electronic ignitions and reed-valves are allowed.

Hubs and forks from any Post Vintage eligible machine are permitted. Suspension travel is not limited. Disc brakes are not allowed. Eligible Machines to include: Suzuki TM & RM to 1981 Yamaha DT, MX & YZ to 1983 Hodaka’s all 100cc models Honda XR 100 & XL 125 to 1985 and like design Kawasaki KE 100 12.4.7 Post Vintage Novice.

Novice classes shall not be combined in any Intermediate or Expert class race. All Novice classes shall run in Novice only motos. There are no displacement divisions in any Novice class. a) Historic Novice b) Grand Prix Novice c) Ultima Novice d) Post Vintage Novice Age 40+ e) Post Vintage Novice Age 60+ f) Post Vintage Woman’s Novice 12.5 TECH INSPECTION AND MODIFICATIONS d) CARBURETORS: Period-type carburetors are strongly encouraged. Period flat-slide carbs are allowed on Historic and Grand Prix class motorcycles. Examples include Lake, Lectron, Posa, other period-type flat-slides. Active acceleratorpump equiped carburetors are allowed only on Ultima-class motorcycles; all others must be disconnected or removed, even if OEM-equiped.

Dell’Orto accelerator pump carburetors are allowed in the Historic and Grand Prix classes only if the accelerator pump mechanism is disconnected or removed. Period flat-slide Mikuni TM carburetors are allowed only on Ultima class motorcycles.

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Mikuni TMX and Keihin PJ and PWK flat-slide carburetors are not permitted. Modern D-shapeslide or similar equivalent aftermarket OKO, and Chinese made reproductions are not allowed in AHRMA Post Vintage off-road competition.

12.6 GENERAL MOTOCROSS RULES The following rules in the Vintage Motocross section also apply to AHRMA Post Vintage MX: 11.3 Motocross Rider Grading System (Note: Rule 11.3h, dual-ability level, does not apply in Post Vintage classes.)

All AHRMA Post Vintage motocross classes are further divided into Intermediate and Expert categories. Novice classes are as follows: Historic, Grand Prix, Ultima, Pre Modern, Open Age, 40-60, 60+ and Women. There are no displacement classifications in any Novice class. All Novice classes shall run in Novice-only motos and shall not be shall not be combined in a moto with any Intermediate or Expert class.

11.4 Equipment Required of All Motocross Riders 11.5 Scoring at AHRMA Events 11.6 Series Points Awards 11.7 Race Procedures

SIDECAR

10.10.1 CLASSES b) SUPER VINTAGE SIDECAR (SC2): Front-exit sidecars. Air-cooled, one- or two-cylinder, twoor four-stroke engines, built before December 31, 1972. Two-stroke, reed valve prohibited, 500cc maximum. Four-stroke, 750cc maximum.

Carbureted only, 34mm maximum venturi. Fuel injection, supercharging and turbocharging are prohibited. Stock stroke with crankshafts phased as per the manufacturer’s intent and stock bore plus allowable overbore with allowable overbore (see 9.7.2.c). Stock valve sizes. Motorcycle-based powerplants only.

10.10.4.1 ENGINES Air-cooled, one- or two-cylinder, two- or four-stroke engines, built before December 31, 1972. Twostroke, reed valve prohibited, 500cc maximum.

Four-stroke, 750cc maximum. All engines in this class are restricted to stock valve sizes and carb venturi diameter of 34mm. Carbureted only. Carburetor restrictor plates, fuel injection, supercharging and turbo charging are prohibited.

Stock stroke with crankshafts phased as per the manufacturer’s intent and stock bore with allowable overbore (see 9.7.2.c). Stock valve sizes.

Motorcycle-based powerplants only. Examples: BMW, up to 750cc displacement, five-speed transmissions permitted.

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2021 RULES CHANGES Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron-head (reduced to 750cc) Honda 450/500 twin Moto Guzzi 750 Norton Commando 750 (850 sleeved to 750cc) Suzuki T500 (no TR500 components) Triumph 650/750 Yamaha XS650, up to 750cc displacement (17tooth front sprocket maximum) Yamaha TR3, R5 10.10.5.1 ENGINES Air-cooled, one-, two- or three-cylinder twostroke, one-, two-, three- or four-cylinder fourstroke engines, built before December 31, 1977.

Two-stroke, 550cc maximum. Four-Stroke multi cylinder two valve engines 844cc maximum. Altered stroke and/or re-phased crankshafts beyond the manufacturer’s intent are permitted. Carbureted permitted. Fuel injection permitted as per manufacturer original application. Supercharging and turbocharging are prohibited. Stock bore plus allowable overbore must be within the maximum displacement allowed.

Examples: BMW R75 BSA twins and triples Ducati bevel-drive 750 Honda 750 Kawasaki KZ750 twin, H1 Moto Guzzi 750 Norton Commando 750 Suzuki GS750, T500 (no TR500 components), GT380/550 Triumph twins and triples Vincent 1000cc twins Yamaha XS650, XS750 triple, RD350/400 SOUND OF SINGLES/BATTLE OF TWINS/SOUND OF THUNDER 10.12 SOUND OF THUNDER 10.12.1 MACHINE ELIGIBILITY b) SOUND OF THUNDER 2 (SoT2): Any AHRMA Sound of Singles or Motard machine; liquid-cooled twins to 900cc; unlimited air-cooled twins; triples up to 675cc; and two-strokes to 250cc are allowed.

10.14 THRUXTON CUP CHALLENGE Provisional for 2021 10.14 THRUXTON CUP CHALLENGE In addition to the above rules, the following rules apply specifically to the Harley-Davidson XL883 and XL1200 Sportster: 9) 18 inch front rims may be used with OEM hubs.

10.14 THRUXTON CUP CHALLENGE In addition to the above rules, the following rules apply specifically to the Harley-Davidson XL883 and XL1200 Sportster: 10) Handlebars or clipons may be used.

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c) SOUND OF SINGLES 3 (SoS3): Single-cylinder machines with GP or Motard chassis as follows: Liquid-cooled two-strokes to 250cc; air-cooled two-strokes to 300cc; liquid-cooled four-strokes to 250cc and air-cooled four-strokes to 350cc.

Single-cylinder machines with production chassis (with street-legal VIN) as follows: Liquid-cooled two-strokes to 300cc; air-cooled two-strokes to 350cc; liquid-cooled four-strokes to 375cc; aircooled four-strokes to 400cc. All bikes must retain stock bore & stroke, swingarm, frame (except that the rear upper sub-frame may be removed and/or modified), and fork. Eligible machines include KTM RC 390 and Duke.

10.15 SOUND OF SINGLES® 10.15.1 MACHINE ELIGIBILITY d) MOTARD: Motocross, off road, dual-sport and Motard-specfic single cylinder machines of 2 Stroke Liquid cooled to 500cc, two-stroke Air cooled unlimited, 4 Stroke liquid-cooled to 570cc, four-stroke air-cooled unlimited

VINTAGE MOTOCROSS

11.1.1 PREMIER LIGHTWEIGHT Certain pre-modern era machines, 150-250cc.

11.1.11 SPORTSMAN 125 88-125cc two-stroke and 88-150cc four-stroke motorcycles through the 1974 model year, and likedesign machines. Eligible like-design 1975 model machines include (see “like design” note below): Honda MT 125 1975/1976 11.1.11 SPORTSMAN 125 88-125cc two-stroke and 88-150cc four-stroke motorcycles through the 1974 model year, and likedesign machines. Eligible like-design 1975 model machines include (see “like design” note below): Honda XL 125 1974-1975 11.1.11 SPORTSMAN 125 88-125cc two-stroke and 88-150cc four-stroke motorcycles through the 1974 model year, and likedesign machines. Eligible like-design 1975 model machines include (see “like design” note below): Yamaha DT 125 1975 11.1.12 SPORTSMAN 250 Motorcycles manufactured as 126-250cc twostrokes or 151-300cc four-strokes through the 1974 model year, and like-design machines.

Eligible like-design 1975 model machines include (see “like design” note below): Honda XL 175 1975 through 1978 11.1.12 SPORTSMAN 250 Motorcycles manufactured as 126-250cc twostrokes or 151-300cc four-strokes through the 1974 model year, and like-design machines.

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11.1.12 SPORTSMAN 250 Motorcycles manufactured as 126-250cc twostrokes or 151-300cc four-strokes through the 1974 model year, and like-design machines. Eligible like-design 1975 model machines include (see “like design” note below): Bultaco 250 Pursang (serial #135; must use 1974-configuration swingarm).

Also see note at end of Sportsman rules.

Honda MT 250 1976 11.1.12 SPORTSMAN 250 Motorcycles manufactured as 126-250cc twostrokes or 151-300cc four-strokes through the 1974 model year, and like-design machines. Eligible like-design 1975 model machines include (see “like design” note below): Bultaco 250 Pursang (serial #135; must use 1974-configuration swingarm).

Also see note at end of Sportsman rules.

Yamaha DT 175 1975 and Yamaha DT 250 1975 11.1.13 SPORTSMAN 500 Motorcycles manufactured as 325-625cc through the 1974 model year, and like-design machines.

Eligible like-design 1975 model machines include (see “like design” note below): Yamaha DT 360/400 1975 11.1.5 100cc MOTOCROSS 8-100cc two-stroke and 88-120cc Four-stroke production motorcycles manufactured as up to 1974-model-year machines, and like-design.

Eligible machines include: Honda CT90 or CB/CL/SL/XL100 or CB/CL/SL/125 11.3 MOTOCROSS RIDER GRADING SYSTEM All AHRMA Vintage motocross classes are further divided into , Intermediate and Expert categories.

Novice classes are as follows: Premier, Classic, Sportsman, Open Age, 40-60, 60+ and Women.

There are no displacement classifications in any Novice class. Novice classes shall not be combined with any Intermediate or Expert class. All Novice classes shall run in Novice-only motos.

VINTAGE ROADRACING

9.7.3 FRAMES i) Monoshock rear suspension is allowed only where machines factory equipped with them are listed as eligible. Ex: Yamaha TZ750 in Formula Vintage; Vincent original equipment.

10.3.1A REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR F750 j) Keihin CR Special carburetors are allowed, maximum 31mm for four-cylinders, 34mm for triples and 39mm for twins.

10.3.3 FORMULA 250 Two-stroke twins up to 250cc, two-stroke singles to 360cc, four-stroke singles to 350cc, Honda CB350 twins and Honda CB350F fours. All motorcycles must be fully GP-kitted. The cutoff DECEMBER 2020

date is December 31, 1972. Like-design models also are permitted.

Honda CB350K twin, CB350 four, CB400F four with original stroke and bore (.040"″overbore permitted) 10.4.3 CLASSIC SIXTIES All major components must be parts that existed in that era, or accurate, detailed replicas of the same parts using the same type materials and technologies.

10.4.3A CLASSIC SIXTIES 650 Among the eligible machines are: All non-unit British 650cc OHV machines All European 650cc OHV machines Triton (Triumph engine in a Norton featherbed frame) Unit-construction BSA A65, up to 650cc, in clubman trim Unit-construction long-rod triumph TR6/T120, up to 650cc, in Clubman trim Harley-Davidson KH 55-cubic inch sidevalve Kawasaki W1 Note: Unit construction British machines may not use 1971-later OEM oil-bearing frames.

10.4.3.B REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR CLASSIC SIXTIES All machines must be in GP or Clubman trim consistent with the period.

10.2.7 Two Stroke Classic GP Machines from the period 1974-1984. Made to race liquid-cooled GP machines or replicas using high quality craftsmanship and period design.

Frames of steel or aluminum, period designs, not Deltabox style.

250, 350 classes run together but score points separately.

Period 18″ wheels.

No upside down forks or other non-period components.

GENERAL / HOUSEKEEPING / ADMINISTRATIVE

The Board of Trustees agreed to pass authority for performing housekeeping changes to the Executive Director along with the Executive Board. The following items are considered to be either general proposals, housekeeping items that should have been updated in the AHRMA Handbook in previous publications and for whatever reason were not, or administrative items to better clarify our define items and procedures in the AHRMA Handbook.

NEW RULE Require date of birth and or age of rider on all entry forms.

NO RULE NUMBER – ELIGIBILITY REQUEST FORM VERBIAGE UPDATE The Eligibility Request Form is to be used for determining the eligibility of: A) a motorcycle not specified on the class list (ex., a one-off, a motorcycle from another class, a motorcycle seeming to meet the definition of the class but unmentioned on the class list) B) a modification to an eligible motorcycle when DECEMBER 2020

the mod is unmentioned in the existing rules.

C) a motorcycle modification is questionable, requiring interpretation of an existing rule.

The decision of the Rules and Eligibility Committee will be valid until the conclusion of the next full rules change cycle. Lasting resolution and inclusion of the determination in the handbook must be made by the member (not AHRMA staff) submitting a Rules Change Proposal during the specified rules change proposal period.” The form must be accompanied by three photos – one of each side and one clearly showing the engine – and returned to Eligibility Request, AHRMA National Office, 49 Ferguson Lane Elora, TN 37328 or by email to curt. comer@ahrma.org. The form must be received at least 21 days before the event in which you want to compete (please allow longer if possible). You will be notified whether your eligibility has been granted or denied.

6.2 PENALTIES 6.2.1 Specific penalties range from reprimand to banishment. The hierarchy of penalties follows: A. Fines: Fines from $25 to $150 may be levied by race officials. Fines from $25 to $500 may be levied in lieu of or in addition to other penalties, based upon the severity of the infraction and the recommendations of the race officials.

B. Assessments: The Executive Director or the Board of Trustees may assess an AHRMA member costs incurred by the association, including, but not limited to, phone, travel, AHRMA staff time and Board members’ time (at a rate of $25 per hour), incurred as a result of actions of a member that are not in the normal and usual course of the association’s business. Such assessment shall be due and payable within 10 days of mailing to the member’s last known address. Failure to pay such assessment shall subject to possible suspension.

A team owner may be jointly and severally liable for assessments levied against a rider or member of such team.

C. Reprimands: Entrants will be given written reprimands for minor infractions committed by themselves or crew where a written record of the situation seems desirable. All written reprimands will be sent from the AHRMA office.

D. Loss of Points: Offenses more serious than satisfied by reprimand may result in partial or total loss of points earned year to date.

E. Removal from Events: Entrants may be removed from an individual meet for breach of rules or conduct.

F. Probation: In cases of offenses that are repeats of previous reprimands, or of a significantly more blatant nature, an entrant may be placed on probation for a fixed period. Probation may only be levied after review of the case by the AHRMA Executive Director. Probations may be published in AHRMA MAG at the discretion of the Executive Director.

G. Suspension: Competition licenses may be suspended for violation of probation, as well as flagrant breach of AHRMA rules. Suspension shall begin with notification by registered letter from

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the National Office. Suspension may be imposed only by the AHRMA Executive Director. Membership may be retained and AHRMA MAG received while the member is suspended from competition.

Suspended members are not in good standing and may not vote for trustees. Suspensions will be published in AHRMA MAG. H. Banishment: In cases of the most flagrant breaches, or with entrants who are habitual and deemed incorrigible, banishment will be applied.

This punishment will include lifetime loss of AHRMA license and membership rights. Banishment will only be levied by a majority vote of the AHRMA Board of Trustees and will always result in being published in AHRMA MAG. 6.2.2 Where a competitor has been found to have used an ineligible performance-related component, the penalty shall be loss of accumulated season points and results for any class in which that machine was ineligible. A second infraction in any 12-month period shall result in the rider’s suspension for up to 13 months.

6.2.3 Any rider refusing to allow an inspection of his machine by race officials will be disqualified from that event and may lose all accumulated season points for that class. In addition, that rider will be suspended for up to 13 months at the discretion of the Executive Director.

10.5.4 REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR SPORTSMAN f) Wheel rim diameter must be at least 18 inches and cannot exceed WM3 (2.15 inches) front and WM4 (2.5 inches) rear. WM4 (2.5 inches) front rims and WM5 (3.0 inches) rear rims are permitted on 750s only.

10.10 SIDECAR SIDECAR ROADRACING MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve the rich and full history of the golden era of Sidecar roadracing by maintaining a venue to showcase the types of roadracing Sidecar outfits that made the sport an integral part of the historic Grand Prix experience and showcase types of sidecars which have historically been under -represented in modern road racing.

10.13 BATTLE OF TWINS® a) BOT 1: 905cc-OPEN b) BOT 2: 0-904cc 11.6 SERIES POINTS, AWARDS Year-end scoring ties will be broken as follows: Year-end scoring ties will go to the rider who accumulated the most points during head-to-head competition. If still tied or if they did not compete against each other, year end scoring ties will be broken by the greatest number of moto wins, then second-place moto finishes, third-place, etc. In the event of an absolute tie, the oldest rider wins.

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CONFESSIONS OF A MOTORCYCLE ADDICT

I have a confession to make.

I’m a long-time motorcycle addict and collector. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to steadily move from just storing my bikes to actually having a warehouse and garage.

I started at age eleven with a cast aside Lambretta 125 from my brother, which I quickly broke. And then I talked my dad into buying a used 1958 Cushman Eagle which I didn’t break but later traded for a 1957 Zundap 250. All these bikes were stored in the barn on our property. Not much work was done on them—I just oiled the chain once in a while and rode the wheels off them.

In 1966, at the age of nineteen, I joined the Air Force. I did my time—a total of three years and ten months that included nineteen months¬¬ in Vietnam before I returned to civilian life. While in Vietnam, I had a 1967 Honda CL 90 that I just parked outside my barracks. When I returned to the U.S.A. I was stationed at Wichita Falls and there I had a 1968 Hodaka Ace 100. I kept it exposed under the stairway at my apartment.

When I was discharged from the Air Force in 1970, I moved to Houston, Texas, where some of my friends lived. One day visiting a friend I saw some guys standing around a car with a three-bike trailer with a 1969 Husqvarna and a 1969 Penton on it. Of course, I had to stop and talk to them. That conversation changed my life.

One of them asked me if I knew what the bikes were. When I answered that they were Motocross bikes, he was impressed. He stuck out his hand and said, “Hi, I’m Don Rainey.” (He wouldn’t become Diamond Don for a couple more years.) I asked him if he raced the bikes and with a grin on his face he replied, “Yes.” He invited me to go to a race the following weekend.

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bike. I leased a 5 x 8 storage room at my apartment complex which I shared that with the Penton guy.

It had one light bulb on the ceiling and between the two bikes and a small toolbox; it was pretty tight.

I started racing immediately. In fact, racing took over my life.

I raced for about six months on the AT1 before buying a 1969 Maico 250, then a new 1972 Yamaha DT2-MX, and then a CZ. Obviously, I needed more space than a shared 5 x 8 room, so Don rented the one-car garage below his apartment. There were no shelves on the wall, no place to put parts except on the floor but we were happy to have a “real” garage to work in.

Life was great. I raced MX for three years while also doing some short track along with three-hour hare scrambles.

Because I worked for a Honda shop, they let me work on my bikes there. I was a pro for two of the three years but found I was losing my enthusiasm. I decided to give speedway a go.

I moved to Southern California in 1974 and raced for three summer speedway seasons and also two winter seasons in Florida. I was fortunate to race against all the big guns of that sport. But I got tired of the travel, sleeping in a camper and race prepping bikes out of my trailer, so I moved back to Houston.

Fast forward to 1998life (i.e., wife and kids) that interrupted my racing for a bit until Don (Diamond Don now) walked into my office and said, “You won’t believe this!

There is an organization called AHRMA. They race those bikes from back in the day, and they call it Vintage Racing.

We’re going racing again!” He gave me the number of a guy who was selling two CZs and we started building and racing A 1974 CZ 380, which is my primary vintage race bike bikes again.

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I didn’t have an official garage at that time, but I had an office with a decent sized lot where I restored and sold collector cars. I was able to park the bikes in my office but still needed more room for tools and parts, etc. My solution was to buy a used box van, and I parked it on my lot. Sort of a hybrid garage in place. Whenever I bought another bike or parts, in the van they went. It was not ideal as I had to pull the bikes out to work on them and then put everything back at the end of the day.

I have been racing ever since Don’s visit to reset the hook and am enjoying it way more than I did when I was younger. I now race in the 70+ Expert Classic Vintage on Saturdays and Evo or long travel on Sundays, winning five expert national championships along the way.

When I retired three years ago, I needed a place to move all the bikes, parts and tools accumulated over many years. Luckily, I was able to lease part of a large warehouse and turn it into my first real garage.

Although it needed a lot of work it seemed huge—big enough for all of my stuff. We

put up a wall to convert it into two separate spaces and there was an office on my side. I built a staircase to create more storage space on top of the office, built a workbench and painted the whole place. Now I can store my entire collection of bikes in one place and work on them easily.

I have restored CZs, Yamahas and others including complete engine builds down to trueing the cranks. My time is spent keeping the herd going! This year I worked on a 1955 Triumph Bonneville Salt Flat racer, my first experience working on a big four-stroke twin. I went with the Houston Hot Rod Hoodlums team to Bonneville in August to race it at the Salt Flats. That is a story for another time.

I spend a lot of time at the garage (my wife says too much) prepping race bikes and restoring other things that grab my attention. It’s a great space to work on bikes, check e-mails, order parts, hang out visiting with friends who stop by for a beer and do some bench racing. It’s a far cry from the Hodaka under the apartment stairwell out in the weather.

See you at the races.

1955 Triumph Bonneville 742CC former Salt Flats record holder being prepped for another attempt at the record.

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You Build It, IfThey Will Come...

By: Bob Close

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The Cayuga County Riders Cross Country and Motocross

I finally found the CCR club’s parking and pit area (it’s not the first Town Line Road turn-off, it’s the THIRD Town Line Road turn-off ), and a great spot amongst all the trucks and trailers on yet ANOTHER dry, sunny morning in upstate New York. I turned off the engine. I couldn’t help but think as I looked around at the corn fields, dairy farms, and their cows that this place reminded me of that movie where they built the baseball field, and Donny Schmidt and Dane Leimbach came riding out of on their motorcycles.

WAIT—right movie, wrong guys.

Dave and Trisha Barnes—and a whole host of others who we will thank at the end of this article—know how to set up and run a cross country race in these parts. They established the Cayuga County Riders club in the late ‘90s and have been hosting regional hare scrambles and enduros ever since. About a half dozen years back, I’m guessing club member and AHRMA racer, John Frakelton, must have talked them into hosting AHRMA XC and MX races and we’ve been making merry ever since.

Or making mud. Or dust. You get my meaning.

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King Ferry, New York / October 3rd, 2020 This year they figured out how to XC race for the Northeast region since accommodate our ever-shifting regional the middle of July and there was one schedule (due to the COVID pandemic) more round the following weekend, there by having the AHRMA XC racers were not a lotta complaints about the compete on the first 4.4-mile loop of a somewhat abbreviated XC race schedule three loop “Sprint Enduro” race that was when all was said and done. scheduled for modern bikes on the next day at the club. For motocross, we would And oh, what a fun cross-country cornucopia this CCR loop turned out to once again “Race In The Maze,” a onebe for the 42 entries who took part in the mile-plus “grass” motocross track where the areas between the turns and straights Vintage and Post Vintage races. While the course utilized about two thirds of just do not get a haircut very often. It’s the motocross track and a couple of a little disorienting—and a helluva lot of corn field “crossings,” the woods sections fun—when you can really only see about were slippery (it had rained pretty good 15 to 25 yards ahead of you on the track mid-week), rutted, tight, and technical and just about every turn is blind as far with much of the “better have bark what might be on the other side. And, busters” tree-weaving done in second you have no idea if you are catching gear for most riders. The Vintage racers someone until you can actually see their left the line in one row, and yours truly rear wheel ahead. (me, Bob Close, on my awesome 1974.5 With a single day event schedule, that Jackpiner 175) got the holeshot, leaving meant we had to get the XC races going the Experts, Intermediates, and Novices first thing so that MX practice could in the dust for about the first third of begin before lunch and motos start by the lap before realizing I was holding up noon. Both the Vintage and the Post EVERYONE in the woods. I pulled over Vintage were run with the timer set to throw the checkered flag when the overall several times to let Al Schnug (Yam), Mike Ferguson (Pen), and Rich Ketcham leader reached—or was even NEAR— (Hon) go by and quickly restore order one hour. Since this was the seventh to the Northeast XC universe. A couple AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

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Jody Curry (37C), Mike McCullough (217)

more riders came by over the following three laps, including Otto DeJager and his Ossa. And 50 minutes later it was over, with Mike Ferguson taking the Vintage race overall (and Sportsman Open Expert), followed by Al Schnug (first Vintage 60+ Expert) and the faster and faster Rick Ketcham on the Bennett Brothers Secret Sauce XLsinore (first Sportsman 200). Otto once again secured a Vintage 60+ Intermediate first place foam board, and our fearless AHRMA Northeast leader/coordinator

Rick Ketcham (283) on his ‘XLsinore’

Merritt Brown grabbed the Vintage 50+ Expert first place.

Thirty-plus riders were dead-engine started from three rows for the Post Vintage XC racing and circulated pretty damn fast the next hour. The woods sections had tacked up nicely and the motocross track now had working lines/berms, reducing the rider error situations that had cropped up for some (fine, ME!) in the first race. And five laps later, it was hometown hero Dave Feary bringing his Kawasaki KDX420 home first overall (and first Open Age Expert) in front of the Husqvarnas of AHRMA Northeast regulars Rik Smits (first Post Vintage 50+ Expert) and Dale Sonnenschein (second Post Vintage 50+ Expert), who themselves finished in front of five other 50+ experts who had signed up for the day. And while we are mentioning tall guys who go fast (Rik, not Dale), it should be known that Ithaca, NY, native, Dan Fish, showed up with an immaculately prepared early ‘80s KTM250 MX and beat Jay Danak and Rich Daley to the line for the Post

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Vintage 60+ Expert foam board. Mike Ferguson grabbed the Post Vintage 200 Expert win on his XR200 (which looks waaaay too stock for how fast he goes) and Richard Heins won Post Vintage Open Expert. First overall Intermediate in the Post Vintage race (and I think about seventh across the line!) was Vince Monk’s Yamaha (first 50+ Intermediate), with Tony Yanitelli’s mighty GS Maico not far behind to take second in that class. There were seven riders in the Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate class and Carl Hucheson’s Husky led them all home with Jim McCarthy on a Yamaha taking second.

Historic class bikes were again in the house with Rick Ketcham winning 200 Intermediate and Dave Salmen winning Open Intermediate. Finally, a shoutout to Ryan Collins on his Honda XR, who not only won Post Vintage 200 Novice, but finished in the Top 20 overall after a third row start.

There were 84 entries across six races for the afternoon motocross session on what was turning out to be a beautiful, if increasingly dusty, 60-degree afternoon. Race one was one Eric Miller (083) Ultima 125 Intermediate winner

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of the largest and fastest barn-burners of the day, featuring just about all the Post Vintage Age classes, with 24 riders behind the rubber band and leaving in two starts (Expert and Intermediate/Novice). Racing was furious with Drew Smith’s WR Husky beating all the Experts off the line in the first moto but ultimately getting passed by Brian Teague and his Honda CR125, with Brian getting out of the gate first in the second moto and beating Drew again. Clearly this race one (and Post Vintag Open Age Expert) winner was not going to let a motorcycle with a headlight beat him to the line (Drew DID get first in Post Vintage 60+ Expert). Dale Sonnenschein (Hus) collected the Post Vintage 50+ Expert win with a 2-1 finish, while Mark Therrien (Hus) was denied that class win after beating Dale in the first moto but finishing third in the second moto.

For the Intermediates, it was Craig Curry (Hus) first to the checkers in both motos and claiming the Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate win over six other racers in his class. Novices Todd Benson (Post Vintage 40+ Novice) and Ed Abdo (Post Vintage 60+ Novice) claimed the wins in their classes.

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Jim Kechison’s Maico brought home the bratwurst in both motos as well as the Vintage 40+ Expert foam board.

Following Jim home was the immaculate YZ250A of Ron Krzaczyk (first Vintage 50+ Expert) with Loren Westcott’s CR390 claiming Historic 500 Expert accolades. Fastest of the Intermediates were Mark Schneider and his KX250 (Vintage 60+ Intermediate) and Dave Salmen (Sportsman 250 Intermediate), and, drum roll, Ray Rondinella in Vintage

70+ Intermediate. Geezus, I hope I’m still racing when I reach 70. Race three and race four represented Next Gen bikes and GP bikes respectively. Brian Teague once again schooled everyone and claimed the Next Gen 125 Expert first place in doing so. Mark Curran was not far behind and notched up a 1-1 victory in Next Gen 250 Intermediate.

Jana Schneider showed a bunch of guys how it’s done (first in Next Gen 125 Intermediate) and I will go ahead and throw in a race six win, Post Vintage Women Intermediate.

It is fun to watch Rob Clare (first GP 250 Expert) go fast on his Honda CR250, and that is we were treated to in race four as he reached the checkered flag first overall, beating Richard Heins for the class win. There were three racers signed up for GP 125 Expert, and Nick Abdo’s Yamaha YZ topped Rich Daly and Terry McDonnell for the win.

The GP 500 Expert win went to Carl Rehatchek (Hus) over Rich Field (Yam).

Amongst the Ultima classes it was Eric Miller over Dave Salmen for the Ultima 125 Intermediate win, Pat Foti and Jim Bell taking the Ultima 125 Intermediate and Ultima 250 Intermediate wins, and Jim Bell with the Ultima 500 Expert

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Jay Danek (581) PV 60+ Expert

Ron Krazczyk (211X) YZ250A Vintage 50+ Expert winner Dan Bourgeois (27) Next Gen 250

win. There were two riders signed up for Ultima Four-stroke Novice, and Josh Fisher beat Ed Abdo to the line for that foam board.

Race five brought a bunch of fast guys to the starting line for the Vintage displacement classes, and Mike Robinson’s Bultaco Pursang (Sportsman 250 Expert) was unbeatable in both motos, followed home by Drew Smith (first in Vintage 60+ Expert), and Dan Fish’s show-room quality CZ (second in Vintage 60+ Expert). Actually, let’s just insert here that ALL of Dan’s bikes are beautiful. Wayne Zebrowski claimed the Sportsman 500 Intermediate win on his BSA, Rondinella the Vintage Open Age Intermediate win, and Carol Bailey grabbed a Vintage Women Novice foam board for first place. Race six mixed up some Pre-Moderns with the Historic classes with Mark Curran and his Honda CR the fastest combination in this race (first in Pre-Modern 250 Intermediate).

The Historic 250 Intermediate and Novice wins were claimed by Ed Hewig and Hollis Acome respectively, and our hardworking AHRMA Northeast coordinator, Merritt Brown, topped Jim Bell for the Historic 500 Intermediate win.

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While things got a bit dusty by the end of the day, the majority of the racers agreed they had enjoyed the fast, relatively whoop-free track and its demanding requirement to choose and maintain a precise line throughout its many turns to grab the fastest lap.

The AHRMA Northeast coordinators and racers would like to thank the Cayuga County Riders for hosting us again in 2020. I’m going to give a special shoutout to Dave Barne’s dad, Larry, as well as John Frakelton. Phil Miller, Doug Radcliffe (running an excellent food and grille operation and repping the Genoa Fire Dept) deserve a mention.

And finally, just WHOSE land are we riding on when we show up at King Ferry to race? Well, we wanna thank Todd’s Poultry Farm, Turek Farms, Lynn Davidson Farm, Christopher Hess, and Willet Dairy Farms. And thanks to Southern Cayuga EMS for providing us coverage on the day.

Check out all results for this event by going to national AHRMA website and clicking on our Northeast region link located at the bottom of their page.

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REPAIRING COMPOSITE MOTORBIKE PARTS PART #2 CONTINUED FROM NOV. ISSUE

RS 125 Seat - Before:

This RS125 tail section was repaired using the techniques and materials in this article.

The first part of this series introduced fabrics, adhesives and basic fabrication techniques used in common motorcycle parts and presented an example of a simple repair. This second part introduces more advanced techniques to return a badly damaged composite seat/tail section back to the racetrack. These techniques can be used for a variety of other composite repair and fabrication projects.

This repair used a combination of additional fiberglass and epoxy to stabilize and reinforce the existing composite materials and new materials laid up over custom-made “tooling.” The tooling for this repair included salvaged Styrofoam sheets and packing tape.

Photo 1 is an example of “bad news/good news.” The bad news is the right side of this Honda RS125R seat suffered significant crash damage and there are large pieces missing.

The good news is the left side is intact. Since the seat is symmetrical right-to-left, the left side can be used as a template for the repairs.

The first step is to assess the damage to determine how much of the original component can be salvaged and how much new fabrication is needed. The top of the seat “hump” and the right side seat mounting “socket” needed to be completely rebuilt while the cracks on the front face and right side of the seat hump could be repaired by reinforcing the existing fiberglass.

The repair work began by temporarily stabilizing the existing damaged sections that were still connected to the seat. High viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesives (also known as “CA” or “super glue”) and accelerators available at hobby shops were used. The damaged fiberglass at the top of the seat hump and the seat mounting socket were all secured using CA. Keeping the surviving parts from flopping around helps in two ways: First, you can better understand the rest of the 52

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repair work. The second benefit is symbolic and motivating: A damaged component that is essentially in one piece appears that you are already making progress and the part can actually be saved.

The next step is to sand away the gel coat and loose cloth at each repair site. Photo 2 tells a simultaneously better and worse story than Photo 1. It shows there are a significant number of repair sites but also illustrates the exact areas that need to be repaired and hints at the repair techniques: The cracks on the side and front of the seat hump would be repaired by sanding a shallow “bevel” into the glass surrounding the damaged areas and then adding progressively longer and wider layers of cloth to the repair sites. The areas where the fiberglass was completely missing would be repaired by laying up fiberglass over custom made tooling.

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Photo 3 introduces the tooling used in this repair. A profile template was made by tracing the shape of the seat onto a piece of heavy card stock placed against the front face of the left half of the seat hump. This template was used to cut a piece of Styrofoam that matched the profile and fit inside of the seat hump. It was attached to the inside of the seat hump using a craft-store hot melt glue gun. The Styrofoam served as a “male” mold to support the new fiberglass at this repair site. It was sanded to match the overall shape and the radius of the front edge of the seat hump and then covered with a layer of packing tape. The tape prevented the epoxy from attaching the fiberglass to the mold and allowed the mold to be popped out of the inside of the seat hump when the repair was complete.

a two-step process and used a mold that attached from the outside. The mold was large wood dowel with an outside diameter similar to the inside diameter of the socket area and then covered in a layer of packing tape. Photo 5 shows the first step of the repair with several layers of fiberglass laid up over the mold on the inside of the seat.

For the second step (Photo 6), after the epoxy from the first step had cured, the mold was removed, the newly laid-up fiberglass was scuffed with coarse-grit sandpaper, cleaned and then more fiberglass laid up from the outside.

The final repair work included sanding the repair sites on both the inside and outside of the seat. Sanding the “inside” of the repairs removes any sharp edges that can poke and snag when handling the seat. The outside repair sites were given more attention, including wet-sanding, in preparation for paint.

The repaired seat (Photo 7) matched the contours of the undamaged left side and the mounting socket fit the subframe exactly. The key to this successful repair project was preserving as much of the original fiberglass as possible—particularly for the mounting socket.

This repair project demonstrated that even badly damaged parts can be made serviceable again through patience, determination and creative use of simple materials.

I am happy to share these techniques with the AHRMA family and would love to learn how you repair and fabricate parts for your competition motorcycle. You can contact me at partygarage@yahoo.com.

Laying up the fiberglass cloth with West System 105 epoxy (using the techniques from the first part of this series) was next. Photo 4 shows the various layers of cloth—the dark lines are from a marker used to draw the outline of each piece of cloth. The final layer of cloth is cut oversize and epoxy only applied to the repair site, which is why some of the cloth is “dry” (silver-white color) in this photo. The loose excess cloth that wasn’t wet-out with epoxy can be cut away with scissors or a razor blade. Any remaining dry cloth close RS 125 Seat - After repair to the wetted-out area will be sanded away later.

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kelso creekclassic Fireworks, Food, and Fun (Racing)

By: bob Close - - - - - - - - September 19th and 20th, 2020

This year’s third annual Kelso Creek Classic took place in the heart of the Adirondacks during peak fall foliage colors.

But before we talk racing, I want to show AHRMA MAG readers what you missed if you were not in Minerva, NY, on Saturday Night, September 19th. Click on this YouTube video link; it takes about eight minutes to watch the KCC fireworks show. I will not be offended—the article will still be right here and waiting for your eager eyes when you return: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhTvFhzUJN8&t=7s Amazing right? And the racing hosts, Brett Darrow and Alicia Coon, apply that same enthusiasm throughout this twoday event, whether it’s the Saturday cross country races, the Sunday motocross, or the wonderful food offered up beginning Friday night, throughout Saturday, and again on Sunday. But we did come here to get some AHRMA racing in, as did the racers, families, and friends supporting the 39 cross country and 69 motocross entries. So, let’s get to it!

While it was a cold Saturday morning (the event gatekeepers had a fire pit going at the entrance), afternoon warmed up to the upper 50s for race day. The KCC team had laid out a 3.8mile course across the 120 acres that Brett calls home, and he enthusiastically characterized this year’s course as “rugged” at the rider’s meeting. You should have heard the collective groan that went out from the group—okay, maybe it was mostly me—as they contemplated what is often thought of as THE toughest course on our Northeast calendar. Serious elevation changes infused with off-camber challenges, rocks bigger than engine cases, and only a couple of (wider open) connectors that allow you to reach fourth gear. Yep, “rugged” is an appropriate 54

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Another fact of life that we Nor’easters have come to accept about cross country racing at KCC: the Spoonagle family shows up and kicks ass. Completely and thoroughly—in both Vintage, where Chris somehow beat his dad Kurt on a pair of beee-utiful white tank Can-Ams, and in Post-Vintage—where Chris once again led the Spoonagle slaughter by winning the overall on his Yamaha IT200. It should be noted that the “old” man opted out for the second race, grabbed a beer cooler and his Mama Bear, and parked himself at several points around the course to offer encouragement (and I think beer) as we struggled by on each lap of the Post Vintage race.

Okay—a bit ahead of myself with overalls in that last paragraph, but I just needed to get some KCC ground rules established. Two lines left the starting area at 1 PM for the Vintage XC and after four very painful laps, the results were in, with Chris taking 200 Sportsman Expert and his dad Kurt winning Vintage 50+ Expert. THE race of the day took place between Intermediates Otto DeJager (Vintage 60+ Intermediate) and Rick Ketcham (Sportsman 200 Intermediate) who swapped the Intermediate lead several times during the race. Otto started out by leading a batch of riders the wrong way on the first lap (not me—I brilliantly led the Intermediates and Novices for a third of the first lap before I was caught and passed) and then later lost his chain in one of THE most difficult mud/rock/large log sections on Lap three, allowing Ketcham to pass him and… wait for it… Ketcham did NOT claim the Intermediate victory! DeJager got back by him on the final lap for the win. Rick still enjoyed his 200

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Unidentified rider Photo credit: Brian Palmer

Dave Scheffer’s MX250 Harley-Davidsons Photo credit: Brian Palmer Andy Palmatier (8X), Keith Vanderwalker (8), Unknown rider, Ryan Cole (819) take bets on who has the cleanest bike after the Post Vintage XC race Photo credit: Andy Palmatier

Ron Bacon (711) in pursuit of Loren Westcott (L99) Photo credit: Brian Palmer

Sportsman Intermediate victory over the ever-present and dangerous Dave Salmen on his (bouncing) Yamaha MX175 and Bob Young on his Ossa 175 SDR. Merritt Brown won Vintage 50+ Intermediate, and finally our very fast Novices in the Vintage race were well represented with Dale Miner (Kaw) beating Keith Vandewalker (Yam) for Post Vintage 50+ Novice and Tim Carroll (Hus) winning Vintage 60+ Novice.

Next up, we had three rows of bikes leave the dead-engine start area around 3 PM for the Post Vintage race, with the Post Vintage 200 Novices joining the Pre-modern and Next Gen bikes on the final row. It should be mentioned that over the last several NE rounds, we have had great Novice turnouts and this was no different and bodes well for some very fast Intermediate racing in 2021 based on the pace these guys are demonstrating. A few of the muddier slogs on the course (and there were only a few; the Northeast has had a fairly dry fall) had tacked up a bit, but the KCC course was no less challenging for the 32 bikes in the second race. After five laps and the previously-mentioned overall for Spoonagle “The Younger“ in Post Vintage 200 Expert, Charlie McCormack’s “Ride Red” Honda took second overall and Post Vintage Open Expert and Rick Smits third overall, with his Husky beating Mike Sciocchetti on his orange Can-Am Qualifier for Post Vintage 50+ Expert. Jay Danak’s screaming KTM 125—when he wasn’t on the side of the trail adjusting his route chart holder or clutch or whatever—grabbed Post Vintage 60+ Expert. On to the Intermediates, where your author is unable to discern who took that overall but can fill you in some results, nonetheless. First up is kudos to Mark Wittohn (Yam) who DECEMBER 2020

beat three other riders for the very prestigious Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate win, and Brett Darrow (yes—our racing host) who is very quickly wrapping up his Post Vintage 200 Intermediate career with yet another win on his white Yamaha IT175, this one over Ryan Coyle on his Yamaha IT. Tyler Krupa (Yam) took the Post Vintage Open Intermediate honors over Pete Kromerak (Hus) and Dave Salmen grabbed the Historic Open Intermediate win on his Maico 250 over Paul Heid’s Ossa. Speaking of historic, chalk up another victory for Rick Ketcham in the 200 Intermediate class on his Yamaha IT175.

Now, let’s move on to the really fast guys (not kidding here): congrats to Ryan Collins (Hon), a short-timer if there ever was one in Novice, for his Post Vintage 200 win over Dustin Loss (Suz) and Keith Vanderwalker (Kaw). Also showing excellent pace with their wins were Eric Miller (Pre-Modern 200 Intermediate), and Andrew Palmatier over Jon Sorber and Alan Linville in Next Gen Open Intermediate on his Kawasaki.

And that’s a wrap for XC racing, which, on Saturday, then meant it was time for the racers, family, and friends to enjoy the excellent BBQ beef brisket and turkey dinner served up

by Alicia Coons and her posse. And that wonderful feast was followed by a big bonfire (it got COLD as the sun went down) and of course those unbelievable fireworks.

Sunday served up a slightly warmer and sunnier day for our motocross contingent, which had gathered about a halfmile up the road in an open grass field, with food services

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provided by the Minerva High School Class of 2021. The KCC team had laid out a one-mile-plus Next Gen and Pre-Modern 125 start L – R: Ron Bacon (711), Ryan Cole (819), Andy course that involved a Palmatier (988), Paul Heid (104), Jason Miller (36, Justin Malone (84M) Photo credit: Andy Palmatier challenging, rough climb after the start up and over a ridge to a second grass field with a dozen or more turns that featured sharp 180 switchbacks as well as several sweeping “keep it pinned and lean it over” Andy Palmatier (988), Brett turns before a high speed Darrow (82J), Eric Miller (083) return section/downhill Photo credit: Brian Palmer brought you back in front Ron Bacon, scoring of the lower field and pit area. Given that there had been very Fireworks wins in both motos Photo credit: Dani Vanderwark little rain in the Northeast, the track held up well for the first on his KX125, with set of motos but a couple sections reached a “blind leading Jason Miller (Suz) second, and Jason Taylor (Hon) in third. the blind” quality for the second set of motos and required Race five was all about the Ultima and GP classes with Eric some caution. Or not, if that is your riding style. First up for Miller (Yam) beating Carmen Casillo (Yam) and Dave Salmen the day was the Father/Son race, running for its third time (Yam) in both motos for first in Ultima 125 Intermediate, as part of the KCC, and according to Brett Darrow, “We get Craig Curry (Hus) bringing home some more “gold” foam half-dozen entries for this race from local guys just because with the GP 250 Intermediate win over three other racers. they want to ride around the course for three laps with their Shout-outs also to Mark Kalopolites (Yam) for his dominant kid(s).” I think we’ve included a photo in this article—check Post Vintage 100 win, Jim Bell (Hon) for his Ultima 500 it out. AHRMA coordinator and his team (uh, Mrs. Brown) Intermediate win, Terry McDonnell for ripping some great organized seven classes of racing for the day, and Race one laps on his Husqvarna to take GP 125 Expert, and guess I have kicked off with the largest contingent of riders, principally to mention Brett Darrow AGAIN for winning Ultima 250 the Post Vintage age groups, but also a GP 125 Intermediate Expert on his Yamaha. rider thrown in for good measure and in the course of the day, Race six was the Historic classes with nine guys on the line this Young Gun, Jason Taylor, on his Honda CR, reached the and let me start out first by recognizing Historic 250 Novice checkered flag first in both motos. Winning Post Vintage winner, Hollis Lacombe, who is slowly figuring out his Bultaco Open Intermediate was Eric Miller and his Yamaha over 250 Pursang. I also mentioned him because I want him to Ryan Coyle and Bob Close, and Craig Curry grabbed the win forgive me for running over his brand new (never used) O’Neal over four other riders in Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate on MX helmet with my truck. He tried his best to chase down his Husqvarna with two moto wins. Terry McDonnell was the Historic 250 Intermediates, but nobody was stopping unchallenged in Post Vintage 60+ Expert on his great looking Ron Bacon’s first-place Yamaha, Mark Strassner’s (almost as Maico 440. Mike Sciocchetti won 50+ Post Vintage Expert pretty as Hollis’s) 250 Pursang, and Dave Scheffer’s always fast on, you guessed it, a Can-Am. Brett Darrow took home the H-D 250. Loren Wescott is still the man to beat in Historic 40+ Expert foam board on his YZ250. The Novice contingent 550 Expert and Tony Treanor (Yam) took the Historic 125 was led by Tom Curry’s Yamaha (Post Vintage 50+ Novice), Intermediate honors. Race seven—call it the Best of the Bob Balt (Post Vintage 60+ Novice), and Keith Vandewalker Rest of—saw two of the fastest men on the day competing: (Post Vintage Open Age Novice).

Charlie McCormack on his Honda Elsinore in GP 250 Expert Race two was mostly the Next Generation contingent with and Chris Spoonagle on his dad’s faster than fast Can-Am eight riders on the line for both motos. Brody Morse (Yam) 250 in Sportsman 250 Expert. It was Chris who won the and Jon Sorber (Hon) exchanged wins in Next Gen 250 war. In Sportsman 250 Intermediate, Dave Salmen (Yam) Intermediate, leading two other competitors to the checkers. beat Tyler Krupa (Hon), Wayne Zebrowski showed everyone Also notable was Andrew Palmatier (Kaw) taking home the how the four-strokes do it with his BSA in Sportsman 500 Next Gen Open Age Intermediate foam board, and Paul Heid Intermediate. Pete Komerek got the nod in Early Sportsman (Hon) and Keith Vandewalker (Yam) winning the Next Gen 250 Intermediate and last but not least for the motocross 50+ and 60+ Intermediate classes, respectively.

Race three brought a bevy of pre-1975 machinery to the line write-up from the Kelso Creek Classic, that OLD guy Ray Rondinella put in four motos for the day by signing up and for the Vintage Age classes. Loren Westcott beat everyone to the finish line on his 73 Husky 450 in the first moto (and winning the Vintage Open Age Intermediate class on his won Vintage 60+ Expert), but Brad Krupa (first in Vintage Maico. Congrats, Mr. Rondinella!

60+ Intermediate) handily won the second moto on his Honda A Northeast AHRMA thank you goes out again to Alicia Elsinore 250. And step aside everyone. Ray Rondinella signed Coons and Brett Darrow and the rest of the KCC team for an up and collected the Vintage 70+ Intermediate trophy board on excellent two-day experience in the Adirondacks near Minerva, his Maico.

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By: Bob Close

Trebuchet!

Geer’s Farm Cross Country and Motocross ///////////// Fulton, New York “Bob, it’s 9:30, why haven’t you left yet?” shouted my wife Christine from across the house. I stared at my cup of coffee and giggled. I had loaded up the truck the night before, made some sandwiches earlier that morning and thrown the cooler into the cab. But this was my wonderful reality: the location for the final AHRMA Northeast round—Geer’s Farm—was only a 25-minute drive from my home in Hannibal, NY. Hah! Like most of you, I have driven hours and hours to attend AHRMA racing: 2, 4, 6, 12 hours. Various combos of trucks, trailers, and friends to ease the cost and burden of getting there and back—meet here, load up there, pay for the next tank of gas in a buddy’s truck, etc. But this weekend’s location was, figuratively speaking, in my own back yard. Glorious!

This is ARHMA Northeast’s first visit to Geer’s Farm, but the location is pretty well-known in the upstate New York area to off-road racers. This 600-acre property owned by Steve and Jeffrey Geer (most of that is real farming, by the way) has been hosting hare scrambles and the more recent Sprint Enduro variant for over 20 years. When I used to fly for my job, I once sat next to a guy who informed me he was 58

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part of a group of guys who have been doing “Wednesday afternoon trail rides” at Geer’s property for years. I punched that complete stranger (to me) in the shoulder and said, “Get Out!” He looked at me, then reached up and pushed the flight attendant button…

And do these guys love racing. For the four mile XC loop, they largely utilized existing trails and track for from one of their “loops” that included super fun berm to berm railing/ riding in the woods, a very challenging run (crawl actually) down a treacherous rock-strewn water stream/creek, a small amount of tree weaving, and a mega-steep downhill that was absolutely OMG all brakes/first gear/hold-on-tight, with a 90 degree turn at the bottom so you could practice stalling your bike and re-starting it. After the siting lap, I nominated it for the best course we have ridden in the Northeast series, but everyone just looked at me and smiled; I think they were grateful that it was the LAST course in the 2020 Northeast series more than anything else. For the motocross track, AHRMA regular Pete Komarek laid out a neat course through a nearby cornfield that included a Drumlin Hill element

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John Sorber (J11) Pre-Modern Open Intermediate

Mike Ferguson (52B) Sportsman Open Expert

(Google it) and then weaved through some woods to keep riders honest and slow them down a bit for the finish.

Oh, and this club owns a Trebuchet. Yep, a 28-foot-tall, one-ton counterweighted piece of medieval artillery that they love to operate. Or fire. Or release, or whatever. And as the 36 cross country racers readied themselves on this sunny 65-degree day during the second week of October, that is exactly what they did. They released it, sending a bowling ball in a 100-yard arc thru the air and into a pond right next to the cross-country starting line. And with that splash, the green flag was waved for the one line of Vintage racers that took off at about 12:30 PM. Now, a funny thing happened on the way to the finish line four laps later. You see, there was this “new” guy at the Vintage start area on a bone stock 1974 Yamaha DT250, with knobbies and the equivalent of a plastic pie plate ziptied across his headlight. We were polite to the newbie, wishing him good luck, careful out there, wink-wink, nudgenudge stuff. I don’t know, maybe our clue should have been the GoPro camera on his helmet, but he proceeded to kick everyone’s butt in the Vintage race by methodically working his way thru all of us “fast” regulars on our trick back-in-the day Pentons, Ossas, and Can-Ams. And you—my AHRMA readers—can witness this bloodletting AND check out the very cool XC course by going to https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=V1JbGqjbZTg or searching on YouTube for “AHRMA Palermo, NY, Vintage Cross Country 10/10/2020.”

This newcomer’s name is Shane Quance, and in addition to winning Overall, he claimed the Sportman Open Intermediate win. Sportsman Open Expert Mike Ferguson and his Penton Hare Scrambler (first Sportsman Open Expert) tried to catch him—admittedly a broken kick starter hobbled him a bit, but no luck. Ditto for Rick Ketcham (first in Sportsman 200 Intermediate), but to no avail. John Frakelton (first Vintage 60+ Expert) was also left in his wake. Since I’m writing this article, I would like to point out my commanding Vintage 60+ Intermediate win, but that can be mostly attributed to the fact that Otto DeJager didn’t make the drive this weekend.

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John Manly (844) PV 60+ Intermediate

Dale Sonnenschein (227) PV 50+ Expert

the line at 2:30 PM for the second cross country race after the Trebuchet hurled yet another bowling ball into the pond with a splash that… (You just can’t make this stuff up folks; we have FUN at our Northeast races!) I haven’t mentioned it, but the XC course conditions were a perfect mix of mostly dry trail (due our mostly amazingly dry fall in the upstate), dark loam, and some slickness in a few spots that just never see the sun. Dale Sonnenschein (Hus) led the Experts into the woods, with Mike Ferguson following. On the Intermediate start, your budding journalist (Bob Close) got to the woods first on my Penton MC5 175 and led for the first half mile or so before completely embarrassing myself by getting crossrutted and STUCK in a short, steep, and deep (muddy) creek crossing. Sigh.

Five laps later, “order” was restored with Mike Ferguson crossing the line first overall (and first Post Vintage 200 Expert) on his XR200, Dale Sonnenschein next (first Post Vintage 50+ Expert), and—there he is again, Shane Quance, finishing third overall (first Next Gen Open Intermediate).

There were some other fast guys in this race. Jay Danek grabbed first Post Vintage 60+, with Tony Yannitelli and his Maico (“Jawohl, Herr Kommandant!” Sorry, couldn’t help myself.) beating out Merritt Brown for first Post Vintage 50+ Intermediate. And aren’t we all getting a little tired of Rick Ketcham and Dave Salmen grabbing the Historic 200 and Open Intermediate wins? To quote our 45th President in one of his more infamous moments, “It is what it is.” Post Vintage 200 Intermediate had four racers competing on three ITs and a PE, and Mr. Ryan Coyle grabbed that win on the day. Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate also had four racers going at it. A big congratulations to Bill Ure on his Husqvarna.

We mentioned Shane Quance’s win in the Next Gen Open Intermediate class above, but did we tell you it was the largest sign-up in the Post Vintage race and that he beat out Andy Palmatier (Kaw), Matt Handler (Yam), Connor Sleight (Hon) and Alan Linville (Suz)? Well now you know!

After a weird stormy Saturday evening (that did not produce the soaking the meteorologists were predicting), Sunday turned out to be yet another beautiful day of weather for this

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Colby Shore (90C) PV 40+ Intermediate and Rich Field PV 50+ Expert

Hollis Acome (339) on his 1976 Pursang

Dave Meakem (8N) Ultime 250 Expert, Brett Darrow (82J) PV 40+ Intermediate

GP 250 Intermediate riders, Dustin Loss (741) and Joe Vanella (105)

final motocross race of the AHRMA Northeast calendar. Puton-sunscreen sunny and reaching 70 degrees in the afternoon, the only thing we lacked was, a water truck. But the 79 entries who signed up for Sunday’s action were not complaining.

They would NOT be spending $20 at the car wash knocking the mud off and tearing the bike apart when they got home.

With Geer’s Farm, we had a few faces show up we don’t normally see, but we also had many of the motocrossers who have supported us throughout this year providing great racing.

In race one (most of Post Vintage age group classes and Post Vintage Women), it was Craig Lane showing everybody how it was done on his YZ Yamaha (and first in Post Vintage 50+ Expert), with Joe Vanella’s beautiful Honda RC250 (I mean CR) taking second overall and first place in Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate, beating out six other riders including his long-time running mate Perry Sconzert (Hon), who finished second in that class. Jana Schneider showed the boys she has plenty of speed and won Post Vintage Women Intermediate.

Terry McDonnell went 1-1 in Post Vintage 60+ Expert on his Maico, beating out Dave Meakem. Karl Faruzel split moto wins with Mark Kalopolites on their Screaming Yellow Zonkers (AKA: YZ100s) but won the Post Vintage 100 Intermediate foam board by winning the last moto.

Race two was a battle of the modern machinery (at least what seems modern to us, right?) with Next Gens, PreModerns, and 97 – 99 two-strokes banging handlebars. Greg Meeder (Hon) was at the top of the Expert pecking order with his Next Gen 50+ Expert win, while Ryan Spataro and his Honda won Next Gen 50+ Intermediate. Once again Jody and

Chris Kronyak (51C) Pre-Modern 250 Intermediate, Greg Meeder (18) Next Gen 50+ Expert

Ray Rondinella (43H) on his CZ

Karl Faruzel (607)

Tom Curry were present and dangerous and representing the Post Vintage 50+ Novice crowd, taking first and second. Andy Palmatier earned himself a Next Gen Open Age foam board and Justin Malone was looking fast (or at least fast enough) to win the 97 – 99 two-stroke class on his YZ. Race three was the first chance for the “older iron” to race, and what a show we were treated to in the second moto of the day. Remember Shane Quance and his 1974 DT250? Not sure how he missed the first moto (maybe he was trying to get his horn to work), but in the second moto, he started behind AHRMA veteran Loren Westcott’s ‘73 Husky (first place Vintage 60+ Expert) and Ron Krazczyck’s ‘74 YZ250A (first place Vintage 50+ Expert) and managed to catch and pass both of them on a course that ultimately rewarded precision and corner speed. I dunno, maybe Dave just looked at the track as a Sprint Enduro. Great stuff ! Dennis Foley brought his CZ to Geer’s Farm and took home the first-place Vintage 60+ Intermediate trophy after Mark Schneider was unable to start the second moto (he won the first).

Race four—more Pre-Moderns and Next Gens—mixing it up again and one more time it was Expert Greg Meeder and his Honda leading the way both motos (and first Next Gen 250 Expert). The fastest of the restest (made that word up) included Jon Sorber (Next Gen 500 Intermediate), Ryan Coyle (Pre-Modern 125 Intermediate), the flying Spataro Brothers, or maybe they are cousins, Shawn and Corey, taking first and second in Pre-Modern 250 Novice on their Honda and Husky mounts. Another class win, and a shocking victory to everyone present, Andy Palmatier (Next Gen 125 Intermediate) pulling

L to R: Craig Curry (47C), Keith Vanderwalker (8), Brett Darrow (82J), Rich Field (1), Terry McDonnel (65A), Chris Kronyak (51C), Dave Meakem (8N), John Manly (844), Mark Kalopolites (992), Craig Lane (88), Ryan Cole (819), Joe Brillo (40), Pete Komerek (59S), Ed Hedwig (88X)

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off 2-1 motos, beating Jana Schneider and first moto winner Justin Malone.

Race five had plenty of go-fast people in the now familiar Ultima vs. GP classes. I am struggling to determine who took this overall, primarily because AHRMA Northeast has a policy of burning all lap sheets for plausible deniability. But I would put my money on local go-fast-guy, Joe Brillo, and his CanAm 400 in GP 500 Expert. Always a pleasure to see his very cool bikes show up. Another local yokel who was burning it up AGAIN on the day was Joe Vanella who delivered a 2-1 victory in the GP 250 Intermediate class. The Best of the Rest included Dave Meakam with another class win for the day in Ultima 250 Expert, Eric Miller and his Yamaha (Ultima 125 Intermediate), and Everyman Brett Darrow in Ultima 250 Intermediate.

As far as the Vintage only race six was concerned, all of the great racing was BEHIND Mike Robinson and his Bultaco 250 Pursang (first Sportsman 250 Expert) with the other expert in this race, Lee Curry, earning the Early Sportsman Stock 250 Expert win. Pete collected the Early Sportsman Stock 250 Intermediate first place on his CZ, Darrel Quigley showed lots of speed on his Yamaha, winning Sportsman 500 Intermediate, and YES, there was a CZ 125 in da house (!), ridden by Marc Halpem, who earned the Classic 125 Intermediate plate.

Race seven was really about the very dedicated AHRMA racer Loren Westcott and his Historic 500 Expert class Husqvarna, but he did feel some heat. With Ed Hewig (first in Historic 250 Intermediate) giving him a run for his money.

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Two other Historic 250 racers trying to keep Ed honest were Dave Salmen and the great big orange HD 250 MX of Dave Scheffer. Merritt Brown gets the credit for Historic 500 Intermediate over Jim Bell, Marc Kalopolites took his YZ100 to a class win in Historic 125 Intermediate. And last, but not least, we had a couple of novices going faster and faster with each lap in each moto: Ed Abdo for the Ultima four-stroke Novice win, and Hollis Acome with the Historic 250 Novice victory.

I am way over my word count for this AHRMA magazine submission, so I’ll keep the “Thank You” a little shorter as we wrap up this great Geer’s Farm weekend (no I won’t). First up, thanks to those Geer brothers we mentioned up front (Steve and Jeffrey), and thanks for the excellent cross country loop lay-out and prep, Howie Robbins, Paul Everdyke, Hollis Acome, and John Manly. And thanks to Pete Komerek, whose spirit and determination played a large part in this event happening for the first time outside of Fulton, New York. But it will not be the last time, I promise you that. And finally, an enormous Thank You to the racers and families who have attended and supported our AHRMA Northeast off-road series in 2020 under circumstances and conditions that we know have been challenging to all.

Now, what could we “release” with that Trebuchet at the 2021 Geer’s Farm AHRMA weekend?

Check out all results for this event by going to national AHRMA website and clicking on our Northeast region link located at the bottom of their page.

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better late

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than never By: Jenn Smith (3R) Photos: Lorena Walker

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Hello AHRMA MAG readers, racers and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts! It is with a little encouragement from Dave Light (975) that I am submitting an article on how my riding adventures began. This is what Dave said to me in a private message on Facebook after asking me to do a quick interview with him: “Jenn, I had a second or two to read this article you wrote. Let me tell you something. I got some things from this and am truly appreciative of you taking the time to do so. Do me a favor. This is such a good read. You should submit this to be edited for the AHRMA MAG. In my opinion, these kinds of articles are the best, over a race with names and numbers. These jog memories and make us remember the good stuff. Thank you so much!”

Dave Light Background info: I am from a small town in Western Pennsylvania where coal mines have always been a major part of the rural community as well as farm land, and deep woods full of rolling hills with corn fields, rugged mountains with hardwoods from saplings to 300-year-old trees. Little valleys full of streams and creeks, marshy bogs and cat tails that litter the ditches along back roads with little towns every 15 miles or so away in any direction.

I have been riding since I was eight or nine years old. (mid 1970s). My Dad taught me how to (virtually) work the clutch, brakes and throttle on a couch over the course of a winter.

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When spring arrived, he took me to an old strip mine road, and put me up front on his brand-new Kawasaki '75 F11 - 250.

I started off well; (Dad sat on the back, worked the shifter, and rear brake) I had control of the clutch, throttle and front brake. When I took first off, I used the ole Whiskey throttle!

Dad panicked and tried to twist my wrist forward (we were in first gear with it revving high). He could not twist my wrist forward, so he hit the kill switch. (How strong was I?) It was the most exciting moment ever! I asked him why he shut the bike off. He just laughed. Haha. Needless to say, that was my very first live experience with any motorized engine. It was worth every rev.

I was riding my first bike around our small yard that same spring. By summer, my Dad decided I was ready to ride on trails with friends. My first bike was a Candy Green ‘72 Honda CT70. I was with some friends, and there was this nice-sized long hill. We all stopped at the bottom to talk about where we were going next. All the kids rode up the hill (most had minibikes). I kept stalling, because I had not learned how to start on a hill (clutch) and none of the kids knew how to even work the clutch, let alone shift, so I was on my own. Needless to say, after many stalls, I got frustrated and gave that little Honda a whiskey throttle, popped the clutch and rode a little wheelie for a few yards! (It felt like miles!) All the kids cheered me on as the front end dropped, and I completed climbing up the hill. When I got to the top, I was nervous and laughing. All the kids said that I had done it on purpose (um, no) and thought I was the coolest chick ever! Little did I know, I became a hero that day, all due to a mistake. We finished out the day riding, Dad never taught how to check the oil. On a hot summer day, I blew the little thing up, and I had to push the bike home. I was a mile from my house. When you are eight

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or nine years old, one mile is a very long haul to push a bike. When he checked the oil, I asked him, "What is that (dipstick)?" It was then that he realized he had made a mistake by not teaching me. Dang. What a nice little bike.

He sold it. Too bad. What a great bike to be owning today, right?

Fast forward to the Hodaka years. Dad found one each: Wombat (Round black air box) and a Super Rat, a ’72. They were so loud; we didn't keep them long. They had a few problems. Since Dad was not a mechanic, and I had yet to learn anything except spark plug swap, He sold them. I was without a dirt bike for a few years until Dad purchased a '72 Honda XL250. The kick shaft was stripped, so, the only way to ride it was to bump start it every single time. Yeah, that bike made me stronger than an ox. This was during my high school years. I rode that XL everywhere; it was my freedom.

With all the young years of riding, my Dad said I was not permitted to race, or be rough with the bikes. He didn't want me to get hurt. I did not know Enduro, or Hare Scramble events took place. I always thought it was just MX racing.

Dad would not let me have an MX bike; only Four strokes, or those little Hodakas.

After I graduated high school and moved away, I always managed to have some sort of moto transportation. I bought a cheap Honda Rebel while I lived in Nevada, took it to Death Valley, California, and rode through the valley. The road was called Daylight Pass Road. It was one of the most amazing rides. If you ever have the opportunity to go along this road in the spring, I highly recommend it. 50 miles long is all. Hotter than ever in that valley, but worth every mile. If I had a dual

sport bike, I would have gone off the main highway to explore.

In early 2017, I was with Fred Walker (13) enjoying an evening out. Fred pulled out his cell phone, and started showing me pictures of him, and the gang at the races. It surely piqued my curiosity and I asked him to tell me more. I asked if women rode. He said they had a women's class, but no women raced. He told me to contact Dave Kutskel (11C) and let Dave know what kind of bike I had. Dave pretty much said, "Welcome." (Thank you, Dave K!) April 2017, I showed up with my '85 KLR250 with dual sport tires, turn signals, etc. 300 pounds of metal with plenty of torque and an inexperienced novice weighing in at a mere 150 pounds soaking wet in the woods, in sloppy spring conditions at the Three Springs event. If it were not for Marty Strouse (67K), I would not have completed that first race. I think everyone thought I would not come back! I surprised them and went to the Irish Valley Event. Then, I raced that KLR at Reynlow Park. Luke Dautel (474) thought I was a guy; we were stuck on a little hill together. I struggled

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for about 20 minutes trying to lift that KLR up that little hill. Keith Folmar (519) was stuck under his heavy Honda XR350. When we all got together, we liberated the bike off Keith. What a great way to meet people! It was one of the most challenging things I've ever done. When I finished one lap at Reynlow Park with that bike, I knew I was going to continue racing. Yep AHRMA—you're stuck with me. (Haha.)

I told Fred (13) I never gave racing a thought; however, in retrospect, Mary Strouse (67K) had mentioned it to me a few times around 2008 or 2009. I had no idea what Marty was talking about, and the information was minimal, so I never looked further into it. I would suspect, If I would have started racing at the beginning of the AHRMA Mid-Atlantic I would be a much better rider.

The skills I have learned since 2017 have been passed to me from all the riders at the races. Everyone I talk to who races will offer advice. Anything from how to cross over roots, (thank you Richard Callahan [51Z]), to getting the hole shot, (thank you Rick Huth [61B]) to going down loose rocky twisty hills (thank you Fred Walker [13]) to steering through a cross rut (thank you Russ Dixon [RD Racing]), and many other racers who have offered input. Russ (RD Racing) told me once that I am one of the most enthusiastic people when it comes to dirt bikes. What a great compliment!

I’ve asked all the women I knew, and women I do not know if they know how to ride dirt bikes. I have not stopped searching for women riders. I ask and encourage all women to come racing. “It’s just a trail ride.” Right Jim Reitz (384)?

Emily Reichart (733) is a true trooper! I'm so glad she overcame her fear at the starting line! She's the best! The Ashcraft ladies, Sara (402) and Kelly (69), are awesome! Laci Horvath (996) Is the new chick on the block, and nothing is stopping this woman! Let’s not forget our newcomer from New Jersey, Pam Liebgold (10) as well. She has come a long way in a short time! If I were 20 or 30 years younger, all you ladies would have more competition from me. I just need to get through the course safely. Someday, you ladies will understand. Keeping in mind, there are other women racers out there, but, the women I have mentioned are riding in our Mid-Atlantic Regional Series. There are many great women 64

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Since I've been racing, I have taught three kids in the neighborhood how to ride. One, Mason Swan (475), has already started racing; his first event was at Three Springs 2020 event, and loves every single speck of dirt track.

Hopefully, his cousin, Morgan, (she's a little spunky!) and Mason's best friend, Adon, (tough as nails!) will join us next year. All three teens are looking forward to racing. When Mason and I loaded up to come home after the last event of the regional season, White Rose, Mason asked me, "When is the next race?" I replied, "April next year." He said, "I can't wait until April!" I just laughed.

January will be here before you know it. I'll bring Mason and maybe Morgan and Adon with me to the swap meet so they can have a great experience with all the people and dirt bike parts. I might not be the fastest rider, nor do I ever claim to be, but at least I can pass on basic skills and safety to anyone who wants to learn. It’s always about the kids. If we do not pass on this tradition of vintage cycling, the sport will fade away to a memory. If you can encourage, and teach a youth how to race, I highly recommend it. The Bennett Brothers are great people for their dedication towards the kids.

Who wouldn't want one of those awesome Hondas? Hell, I'm an adult and I'd love to win one of those bikes!

I owe all this to my Dad, if it weren't for him, I would neverknow the freedom of motorcycles. He was a kind and giving person. I do my best to carry those traits and traditions within me and to pass them on to anyone who wants to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Every time I enter a race, I know my Dad is up in Heaven with my Mom watching over all of us. Not just me, but everyone. Dad loved the woods and dirt bikes, and Mom was always there to put a band aid on us when we messed up.

Keep on riding, stay safe, and enjoy life! Remember, it’s not about winning money, it’s about good clean family fun on an old dirt bike.

Jenn Smith (3R)

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Making History Cecil Sandford made history as the first rider to win a World Championship riding an MV Agusta. Now, at the age of 91, he is motorcycling’s oldest-surviving World Champion and still has vivid memories of Grand Prix racing in the 1950s.

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By MickMV’s last race, only Honda, YaOfield maha, and Aprilia have achieved more Grand Prix success.

Two months after Sandford took MV’s first classic win in the Ultra-Lightweight TT, he clinched the 125cc World Championship, MV’s first. Five years later he won his second World Championship, in the 250cc class, with rival Italian brand Mondial.

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Les had suggested to Domenico Two years later Sandford that I ride for them in 1952.” made his Continental debut, ridAgusta had recently recruiting an AJS 7R in the Italian GP ed engineer Piero Remor and 2020 at Monza. “That was my firstPanigale time mechanic Arturo Magni from GilV2Remor abroad and Europe was still reera. designed MV’s first / Jerez, Spain covering from the war, very much 500 and first four-stroke 125, a so. A lot of road signs were still full DOHC Single; although Sandford of bullet holes and I remember the believes that Agusta was also inroads in France were still really volved with the smaller engine. “I rough and full of muck.” think the first 125 engine was the During the crucial early days old man’s idea—he was a good enof Sandford’s professional career gineer,” Sandford recalls. his mentor was Les Graham, win“The first time I saw the bike ner of the inaugural 1949 500cc was on the Isle of Man and the World Championship, with AJS. first time I rode it was in practice.

The Merseysider quit the strugIt had very narrow tires—you just gling Plumstead brand for MV at had to keep underneath the hedgthe end of 1950 and a year later es and try to make speed. I won recruited Sandford, 17 years his the race and I was on the way up.” junior, to the cause of Count DoSandford and the MV beat menico Agusta.

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On the line were eight National Championships in the ASRA Sprint Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, decided by points accumulated over a seven-round season; four National Championships in the ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire, decided by points accumulated during an eight-round season; and 54 CCS National Championships, which were decided by winner-take-all sprint races. The Race of Champions also included two MotoGirlGT exhibition races, featuring only female competitors.

After a full day of mostly dry practice time and the Team Hammer Advanced Riding School on Friday, racing began in wet conditions on Saturday; the track dried out later in the afternoon and

(Above) Squid Hunter Racing’s Simone Corsi (47) sets up to pass Greg Melka (1) as they lead Max Angles (64) through Turn One during the CCS Heavyweight Supersport race race at Daytona International Speedway all on YZF-R6s. Photo by Lisa Theobald. (Above, Right) Jason Farrell (86) won in the wet in CCS GTU Expert and in the dry in CCS Middleweight SuperSport and Middleweight SuperBike Expert. Photos by Brian J. Nelson. stayed dry on Sunday.

Former Moto2 World Championship rider and 2008 125cc Grand Prix World Championship runner-up Simone Corsi rode a Pirelli-fitted Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in the ASRA Team Challenge race as part of a last-minute deal put together as a possible precursor to a Daytona 200 effort. The 32-year-old Italian took the overall lead on lap 30 of the race and turned laps as quick as 1:53.485 to pull away and claim the overall and GTU class victories by 13.869 seconds. “I love this track,” Corsi said in English from the podium. “The race was very difficult, but I enjoy it very much.

I want to thank my team. They did a great job.”

West Side Performance’s Christian Miranda, age 19, raced closely with Corsi but fell behind after the first and only round of pit stops. Miranda, however, held on to finish second overall and in the GTU class on his Yamaha YZF-R6. Series regular Lloyd Bay-

ley finished third overall and first in the GTO category on his BMW S1000RR. Jinba Ittai Motorsport’s Joel Lenk crossed the finish line fourth overall and second in the GTO class, and that was enough to claim the 2019 ASRA Team Challenge Overall and GTO Championships. Jinba Ittai Motorsport edged out seven-time ASRA Team Challenge Champion Grease Monkey Racing (Eric Helmbach/Stephen Hoffman) for both titles. Grease Monkey Racing finished the race sixth overall and third in GTO. JoeyO Racing (Robert Bettencourt/Sean Osowski) took 18th overall and won in the GT Lights category on a Yamaha FZ07, while fourth place in the GT Lights division was enough for Racing 101 (Doug Stufflebeam/ Gino Angella/Mark Evry/Joseph Ciesnik) to secure the GT Lights Team Challenge Championship.

The Team Challenge race was originally scheduled to run for 55 laps, but a crash in the chicane

Roger Morissette (60) took first place in CCS GT Lights and CCS Moto3 Expert on his Suzuki SV650.

Cameron Jones (239) won the wet CCS GT 500 Expert race on a Honda CBR500R and won the dry CCS 300 SuperSport and 300 SuperBike Expert races on a Kawasaki Ninja 300. Photos by Brian J. Nelson.

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1/16 2/27 3/20 3/27 4/17 5/1 5/29 6/26 9/18 9/18 10/16 10/16 10/23

Celebration Arena; Priceville, AL Ocala, FL Ocala, FL Baton Rouge, LA Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA Aonia Pass MX; Washington, GA Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Fairbault, MN Pine Lake Raceway; Ashtabula, OH Pine Lake Raceway; Ashtabula, OH Georgia Practice Facility (GPF); Cairo, GA Georgia Practice Facility (GPF); Cairo, GA Tarheel Speedway; Tarheel, NC Nat'l Championship Finale -T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

11/6

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Race Type ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST TT ST TT ST ST

Mail-in/ Online Fax/E- Pre-entry mail Deadline Pre-entry (midnight Deadline CST) 1/1 1/3 2/12 2/15 3/5 3/8 3/12 3/15 4/2 4/5 4/16 4/19 5/14 5/17 6/11 6/14 9/3 9/6 9/3 9/6 10/1 10/4 10/1 10/4 10/8 10/11 10/22

10/25

DECEMBER 2020

2021 Redwood Engineering AHRMA National Vintage Motocross Series Venue

2/7 2/13 3/7 3/12-14 3/21 4/17 5/1 5/22 5/29 6/19

Arizona Cycle Park (ACP); Buckeye, AZ Monster Mountain MX GP; Tallassee, AL Cahuilla Creek Motocross; Anza, CA White Lightning; Buffalo, SC Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA Circle Bar Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX Desoto Motosports Park; Grand Cane, LA Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca; Monterey, CA Ward Creek MX; Raymond, WA Red Bud MX; Buchanan, MI Pavilion MX Park; Pavilion, NY Diamond Don Motorsports; Jefferson, TX Rattlers Run; Spokane, WA Lincoln Trail Motorsports; Casey, IL Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL Georgia Practice Facility (GPF); Cairo, GA Texas Vintage GP; Donie, TX Nat'l Championship Finale - T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

7/18 8/1 8/7 8/21 9/11 9/19 9/25 10/3 10/9 10/16 10/23 11/6

6/25

6/28

7/2

7/5

7/16 7/23 8/6 8/27 9/3 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8

7/19 7/26 8/9 8/30 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11

10/22

10/25

Mail-in/ Fax/E-mail Pre-entry Deadline

Date

7/10

1/22 1/29 2/19 2/26 3/5 4/2 4/16 5/7 5/14 6/4

Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 1/25 2/1 2/22 3/1 3/8 4/6 /19 5/10 5/17 6/7

1/22 1/29 2/19 4/2 4/16 5/7 5/14 6/4 6/25 7/23 8/6 8/27 9/10 10/1 10/8

Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 1/25 2/1 2/22 4/6 4/19 5/10 5/17 6/7 6/28 7/26 8/9 8/30 9/13 10/4 10/11

10/22

10/25

Mail-in/ Fax/E-mail Pre-entry Deadline

Date

Venue

2/6 2/14 3/7 4/18 5/2 5/22 5/30 6/20 7/11 8/8 8/22 9/12 9/26 10/17 10/24

Arizona Cycle Park (ACP); Buckeye, AZ Monster Mountain MX GP; Tallassee, AL Cahuilla Creek Motocross; Anza, CA Circle Bar Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX Desoto Motosports Park; Grand Cane, LA Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO Red Bud MX; Buchanan, MI Pavilion MX Park; Pavilion, NY Diamond Don Motorsports; Jefferson, TX Lincoln Trail Motorsports; Casey, IL Georgia Practice Facility (GPF); Cairo, GA Texas Vintage GP; Donie, TX Nat'l Championship Finale - T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

DECEMBER 2020

Venue

2/6 2/14 3/7 3/12-14 4/18 5/2 5/22 5/30 6/20

Arizona Cycle Park (ACP); Buckeye, AZ Monster Mountain MX GP; Tallassee, AL Cahuilla Creek Motocross; Anza, CA White Lightning; Buffalo, SC Circle Bar Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX Desoto Motosports Park; Grand Cane, LA Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca; Monterey, CA Ward Creek MX; Raymond, WA Red Bud MX; Buchanan, MI Pavilio MX Park; Pavilion, NY Diamond Don Motorsports; Jefferson, TX Lincoln Trail Motorsports; Casey, IL Georgia Practice Facility (GPF); Cairo, GA Texas Vintage GP; Donie, TX Nat'l Championship Finale - T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

7/11

8/1 8/8 8/22 9/12 9/26 10/17 10/24 11/7

1/22 1/29 2/19 2/26 4/2 4/16 5/7 5/14 6/4

Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 1/25 2/1 2/22 3/1 4/6 4/19 5/10 5/17 6/7

6/25

6/28

7/2

7/5

7/16 7/23 8/6 8/27 9/10 10/1 10/8

7/19 7/26 8/9 8/30 9/13 10/4 10/11

10/22

10/25

Mail-in/ Fax/E-mail Pre-entry Deadline

Date

7/18

2021 AHRMA NextGen Motocross Series

11/7

2021 Race Tech AHRMA National Post Vintage Motocross Series

2021 Redwood Engineering AHRMA National Vintage Trials Series Date

Venue

3/6 3/12-14 3/20 4/17 5/21 5/28 6/18

Cahuilla Creek Motocross; Anza, CA White Lightning; Buffalo, SC Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA Circle Bar Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca; Monterey, CA Donner Summit; Donner, CA Donner Summit; Donner, CA Pavilion MX Park; Pavilion, NY Diamond Don Motorsports; Jefferson, TX Rattlers Run; Spokane, WA Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL Nat'l Championship Finale - T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

7/10 7/17 7/24 7/25 8/20 9/10 9/18 10/2 10/8 10/10 11/5

AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

2/19 2/26 3/5 4/2 5/7 5/14 6/4

Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 2/22 3/1 3/8 4/5 5/10 5/17 6/7

6/25

6/28

7/2

7/5

7/9 7/9 8/6 8/27 9/3 9/17 9/24 9/24

7/12 7/12 8/9 8/30 9/6 9/20 9/27 9/27

10/22

10/25

Mail-in/ Fax/E-mail Pre-entry Deadline

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RACE PREVIEWS DIRT TRACK Jan 16, 2021

Celebration Arena, Priceville, AL ---------------------------------------VMC Racing Frames AHRMA National Dirt Track Series

---------------------------------------From Huntsville Take I-565 to I-65 South Take I-65 South to Exit 334 – Decatur-PricevilleSomerville Turn left onto Hwy 67 South Take Hwy 67 South 3.2 miles to Shoal Creek Rd. Turn right onto Shoal Creek and go 0.2 mile and turn left onto Horse Center Rd. Celebration Arena will be located on the right.

From Birmingham Take I-65 North to Exit 334 – Decatur-PricevilleSomerville Turn right onto Hwy 67 South Take Hwy 67 South 3.2 miles to Shoal Creek Rd. Turn right onto Shoal Creek and go 0.2 mile and turn left onto Horse Center Rd. Celebration Arena will be located on the right.

Track Length: Indoor less than 1/8 mile Gate fee: $10/one day, kids six and under FREE Camping: Racers only; included Concessions: Yes - track provided Local Hotels: Hotels in Decatur, AL Track address: Celebration Arena, 67 Horse Center Road in Priceville, AL Promoter: TN Valley Flattrack Association Tom Schuman; (256) 457-9179; tschuman@comrep.com Website: http://www.morgancountyarena.com/ Race Schedule: National Dirt Track Schedule: Gates open at 9:00 AM. Registration starts at 10:00 AM Practice from 12:30-2:00 pm Heat Races 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Schedules and venues are subject to change, visit www.ahrma.org

February 6, 2021 AVDRA (American Vintage Dirtriders Assocation - avdra.com) will host an AHRMA Next Gen Motocross National at the 25th Annual Duel in The Desert at Arizona Cycle Park.

Promoter: David Boydstun at 602-540-0055 GPS Coordinates: 33.12.924 , 112.39.753 Gate Fee: $15.00 for the day or $25.00 for the weekend (2 days) Gate Hours: 6:30 am till 10:00 pm Concessions: Yes Camping Fee: $10.00/night/vehicle Lodging: Closest hotels are in Buckeye or Gilda Bend, AZ. Details at bottom of page of Arizona cycle park.com/contact Address: No street address, next to prison off of Highway 85, Buckeye, AZ Track Website: arizonacyclepark.com Track Email: info@arizonacyclepark.com AVDRA website: avdra.com AHRMA SW Regional Coordinator: Luke Sayer, email: sayerlu@gmail.com Facebook: AHRMA Vintage Southwest or https:// www.facebook.com/arizonacyclepark/ Websites: www.ahrmasw.org or www.ahrma.org, Directions: Arizona Cycle Park ACP) is located on Highway 85, 14 miles south of Interstate 10 Freeway, about 30 miles west of Phoenix.

From I-10 Freeway, take exit 112, Highway 85 south approximately 14 and then take exit 138. Turn right onto frontage road next to freeway. Go north to just

past ACP sign and turn left. Go west approximately 1/2 mile to track. Please obey 25 MPH maximum speed limit.

From I-8 Freeway, take exit 119, Highway 85 North approximately 14 and then take exit 138. Turn left then right onto frontage road next to freeway. Go north to just past ACP sign and turn left. Go west approximately 1/2 mile to track. Please obey 25 MPH maximum speed limit.

Additional Information: Supercross Live on big screen, Live music, AVDRA awards party, everyone welcome Saturday Race Schedule Gates open at 7:00 am (Sat & Sun) sign-up opens at 7:00 am to 8:30 am (Sat & Sun) Tech Inspection open 7:00 am (Sat & Sun) Riders Meeting at 8:30 am (Sat & Sun) Practice at 9:00 am (Sat & Sun) National Anthem and racing begins at 10:00 am (Sat & Sun) Awards shortly after last race. (Sat & Sun) Early Sunday sign-up and Tech Inspection- Saturday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Live music 4:00 to 6:00 pm Saturday Supercross live at 7:00 pm Saturday

Schedules and venues are subject to change, visit www.ahrma.org

Semis & Mains start at 6:00 pm

OFF-ROAD Feb 6 & 7, 2021

"25th Annual Duel in the Desert" Arizona Cycle Park; Buckeye AZ ---------------------------------------AHRMA National Next Gen Motocross Series -Race Tech AHRMA National Post Vintage Motocross Series -Redwood Engineering AHRMA National Vintage Motocross Series

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REGIONAL SCHEDULES - CHECK PAGES ONLINE for Schedule Updates ahrmane.org - ahrmasw.org - ahrmanw.org - ahrmama.org - ahrmase.org - ahrmasc.org - ahrmagl.org - ahrmarm.org

STOVALL MOUNTAIN 2-DAY TRIAL

AHRMA SE Regional

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Elora, TN

Presented by: Curt & Dewanna Comer and Huntsville Trials Club

Jan. 23/24

Signup Start Youth

2021

Saturday 9:00-10:30am 11:00am 3:00pm

Sunday 8:30-9:30am 10:00am 8:30am

All AHRMA classes – Youth, Premier, Classic, Twin Shock, ACM Modern Support Classes – Novice through Sportsman (AHRMA rules apply & no upper classes) Youth Trials – special event Saturday evening and Sunday morning for the little ones No AMA or STRA memberships required. AHRMA membership encouraged and required for regional points.

Fees: $30 adults / $5 youth event

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DECEMBER 2020

Join the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association www.ahrma.org

Applicant Information:

□ New or □ Renewal: AHRMA Membership # __________

Name:

Roadrace Transponder #

Permanent Address: City:

State / Province:

ZIP / Postal Code:

Country: Daytime Phone:

Cell Phone: Emergency Phone:

Date of Birth*: Email:

*(21 years or younger must provide proof of age - driver’s license, birth certificate, or school identification with DoB)

Full Membership

Associate Membership

Come out and try your hand at racing. (Check all boxes that apply)

If you enjoy coming to the races, are enthusiastic about vintage bikes, love reading about bikes, but don’t compete, this is for you.

Associate members DO NOT have voting privileges.

(Check all boxes that apply)

□ Full Membership – $75 (US), $85 (Canada or Mexico), or $95 (overseas)

(Includes competition & voting privileges, decals, membership card, and annual Handbook. Note: Only US residents automatically receive AHRMA Mag; others see below.)

□ Upgrade to delivery of AHRMA Mag via First Class Mail - add $11 (US members only) □ AHRMA Mag for residents of Canada or Mexico - add $11 □ AHRMA Mag for residents of all other foreign nations - add $22 □ Lifetime Competition Membership $650 (Must be 60 years or older)

□ New members or reactivating - $40 (US), $45 (Canada or Mexico), or $50 (overseas)

(Includes decals, membership card, and annual Handbook. Note: Only US residents automatically receive AHRMA Mag; others see below.)

□ Upgrade to delivery of AHRMA Mag via First-Class Mail - add $11 (US members only) □ AHRMA Mag for residents of Canada or Mexico - add $11 □ AHRMA Mag for residents of all other foreign nations - add $22

The Details (For new members only - Competition preferences)

□ Race number preference (for all disciplines - list three or more - your permanent number will be on your membership card

when received): #1 _______ #2 _______ #3 _______Note: If assigned a number on race day, it will not be your permanent number.

□ Roadrace - Before AHRMA issues a racing number, you must provide proof that within the past two years, you have

competed with another roadracing organization or have successfully completed a roadracing school (please provide a copy of roadrace license or school certificate)

□ Motocross - □ Vintage □ Post Vintage □ Next Gen Indicate MX skill level: □ Intermediate □ Expert

Note: A Novice category is available. However, new AHRMA MX members must ride as Intermediate or Expert until skill-level status is confirmed, optimally at your first event. At that time, you may be reclassified as a Novice if deemed appropriate.

□ Dirt Track □ Trials - Skill level: □ Beginner □ Novice □ Intermediate □ Expert □ Master □ Cross Country - Skill level if different from MX: □ Intermediate □ Expert (See note above regarding Novice skill level.)

Payment

□ Enclosed is a check or money order for $__________________ # __________ □ Please charge my MC / Visa / Disc / AmEx: Credit card # ________________________________ Expires _______ cvv _____ Must include street number and ZIP code for credit card billing address. If different than address above, please provide billing address. □ Benevolent Fund donation $ _________________ or □ Individual donation to AHRMA $ _________________ By applying for or renewing and accepting membership in AHRMA, I agree to abide by all rules of the AHRMA Handbook, as well as any event or track rules that may apply.

Signature (must be signed to be valid and processed) ____________________________________________Date _____________

Mail with payment to (payment by MC / Visa / Disc / AmEx): 26 Jardin de Mer Place, Jacksonville, FL 32250 Scan & email: cindy.mclean@ahrma.org

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DECEMBER 2020

SWAP MEET The Possum Motorcycle Gathering Vintage motorcycle show and swap meet open to all bikes 35 years and older, in the heart of the Smokey Mountains and some of the best roads in the country. 6 show classes including competition. Free admission for all vintage bikes, generously sized swap meet spaces.

Limited camping spaces available.

Date: April 9-10 Location: Sevier county fairgrounds, Sevierville, Tenn. 37862 Contact: Patrick Deason - 912-266-2566 Triumph Tiger Cub Project Triumph Tiger Cub Project – 1954 T15 Modified and extended Frame, HD fork assembly, & various parts 1962 T20SC Engine, 200cc (disassembled) Price: $2,000 obo, or let’s talk Location: Green Valley, AZ Contact: James Roberts - 520-777-3326 1973 OSSA MAR Original OSSA 250 trials bike. All running and shifting ,lights,horn,speedo all working. 118 miles showing.new petcock,air filter,throttle cable.

WHERE AHRMA MEMBERS BUY, SELL, AND TRADE

Ceriani Road Race Forks Price: $1,450

Location: Lapeer,Michigan Contact: Ron Kalanquin - 810-664-0977 Transportation: Will transport roadrace bikes and gear to roadrace events. *Will also transport other motorcycles for multidiscipline events.

Location: Port Orange, FL Contact: Ralph: 386-760-0932 Transportation: Racebike transport to and from AHRMA 2020 off- and on-road races.

Located in Southern California, we will consider pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in continental US. Call for pricing.

Location: Southern California Contact: Brady Walker: 310-980-7129

SWAP MEET & MARKETPLACE AD GUIDLINES Swap meet ads: AHRMA members may submit two free Swap Meet, non-commercial, motorcyclerelated ads of up to 50 words each, per issue. Each ad will run only once, but you are welcome to renew monthly. All ads will also be placed on www.ahrma.org for at least onemonth.

Marketplace ads: The Marketplace plan is specifically designed for small business owners. Members or non-members may submit an ad of up to 50 words and may include 1 photo. This ad will appear both on ahrma.org’s AHRMA Swap Meet page, and in AHRMA MAG’s Marketplace section for 2 issues, with photo.

Marketplace ads cost $25 for 60 days and may be renewed as many times as you like.

Please include: name, address, phone number and AHRMA membership number with your ad.

Go to: www.ahrma.org/classifieds-etc/

Transportation: Transport for racebikes from southern California and return for most 2020 AHRMA roadraces. Call for pricing.

Location: Southern California Contact: Gary Swan: 818-891-0330

Price: $2,350

Location: Allentown Pa. Contact: William Himmelsbach 215-536-9518

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Bultaco Matadors and Sherpas I have 4 Bultacos assembled and a 5th in boxes. Matadors and Sherpas. 2000 each or discount for the lot. Original owners, my dad ordered in Spain and had them shipped over by Bultaco American. I have not started them in a long time. I used to start them every year by just cleaning the carburetor and jets and they’d fire right up. They have been in a very dusty dirty garage with pollen. they could easily be cleaned and then their excellent condition would be more obvious.

Price: $2,000 each or discount for lot Location: Donner Summit, CA Contact: Alisa Adriani - 530-412-3070

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