AHRMA MAG September 2019, Vol. No. 1, Issue No. 8

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welcome to AHRMA Mag First off, I must apologize for the late arrival of your AHRMA MAG this issue, It's been a while since I tackled one of these. As some of you may

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already know our dearly beloved Miss Alice is unfortunately no longer filling these pages. It has been quite a year of changes for AHRMA so,

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that said, I'm doing my best to deliver the goods. I do, however, want to

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take a moment on behalf of AHRMA to say a few words. I'm not really sure where to begin. I certainly do not posses the colorful commentary of my predecessor, but then few people do. I just wanted to use my fifteen minutes of fame to say thank you to Alice for all the hard work and heart she put into this magazine. I'm pretty sure we all can agree whether you liked her particular layout style or not (I happened to like it) that she put her heart and soul into each publication and it showed. I can tell you that, trying to step in and fill the gap until we can find a new person to take on the task of AHRMA Print Coordinator, has been an eye opening experience. "Oh how hard can it be" you may ask? Let's just say I am willing to let anyone that has nothing to do for the next month step up and knock out the upcomming issue. The amount of time and focus it takes to just "lay it out" is bad enough, add to that the pressure of tracking down articles, ads, sponsors, dealing with printers, fixing photos from every possible device and just the pressure of deadlines is

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enough to make this racer long for the calmness of a motorcycle circling

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a track at over 100 mph. They always say you never truly appreciate the effort of something until you have to do it yourself. Well, my fellow AHRMA racers, I appreciate her efforts now. Alice took this on and not only handled it, but because of her talent and dedication, made it better.

You will be missed Alice, especially by me as I fumble through this task of temporally trying to fill your shoes. Her efforts will live on as we will not allow those efforts to go in vain and we will continue to make the "AHRMA MAG" the best it can be. I don't know what the future holds for Miss Alice, but I do know the future of this magazine is better because of her. For that I think we all can thank her.

See ya at the grid, Gregory Glevicky

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Kevin Dinsmoor leads Daniel Miller in the Formula 250 race Photo By: Etechphotos.com

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AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

National event entries and entry forms, administrative matters, and sponsorship inquires.

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Membership applications and renewals, all changes of address for membership, racing number assignments and AHRMA Mag delivery.

Cindy McLean, Executive Administrator 26 Jardin de Mer Place Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.477.6987 cindy.mclean@ahrma.org

RACE DIRECTORS

DIRT TRACK DIRECTOR David Aldana: 770. 653. 1909 davidaldana13@hotmail.com OFF-ROAD DIRECTOR Fred Guidi: 724. 462. 1854 fredguidi@gmail.com ROADRACE DIRECTORS Faynisha Pentecost: 256. 506. 6603 Tony Pentecost: 256. 506. 8254 ahrma@oneracing.org FAST & SAFE ROADRACE SCHOOL DIRECTOR Andrew Cowell: 910. 431. 2956 Admin: Elli.Klein@ahrma.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Luke Conner, Chairman: 337. 280. 1066 luke.conner@ahrma.org Louis LeBlanc, Secretary: 225. 405. 8707 louis.leblanc@ahrma.org Arthur Kowitz, Treasurer: 386. 547. 9504 dbsuperbiker@gmail.com Carl Anderson: 256. 353. 8356 carl849gp@yahoo.com Kevin Burns: 614. 519. 6188 68.kburns@gmail.com Fred Guidi: 724. 462. 1854 fredguidi@gmail.com Brian Larrabure: 818. 421. 3440 brianl.ahrma@gmail.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 Kelly Shane: 775. 772. 2857 fax 530.587.7597; flynpenguin@gmail.com

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THE BRITTENS ARE COMING...

IN This Issue Executive Director's Report

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Introducing Grand Marshal John Penton 23

Smoothing Out from the RR Directors

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Preston Petty National Cross Country

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Our Staff from the OR Director

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Sidecar Field Growing

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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes by Cindy Mclean

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Vintage Cup Featuring 350GP

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Flashback 6

Announcing the AHRMA Vintage Cup

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Rowdy Racing at Road America

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Barber Cup Rules/Info

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The Faithful Meet at Donner

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Marketplace 48

Smitten by a Britten

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Swap Meet

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THE BRITTENS ARE COMING...

Dont miss this opportunity at Barber Vintage Days ....

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AHMRA Operations from the Executive Director

RR: The Track is Smoothing Out

Well, it has been and interesting month at the National Office. I won’t say it has all been fun and games, but we are moving in a positive direction for the organization.

Officially one event in and it seems as if this road will be fun and interesting.

First up, I have to say many thanks to the recently resigned Alice Sexton for her contributions to our publication now known as the AHRMA MAG. Bringing the publication to a 4-color magazine style publication with a slant toward more human interest stories brought about a new look and feel. With that said many individuals have stepped up to the plate to make sure there is no break in service of the AHRMA MAG for our members. Most notably; Joe Koury, Greg Glevicky, Cindy McLean and my wife Dewanna Comer have put in many hours to bring you this September issue which I hope all enjoy! As a result of Alice’s departure, we looked at our options and decided to tap into the tremendous reservoir of talent within AHRMA. Thanks to the advert we posted for a Print Media Specialist, several exceptional résumés were submitted and we have begun the interviewing process. Our hope is to make an offer by the time you are reading this.

AHRMA Roadracing rolled into Topeka under the unseasonably warm skies with some surprises tucked away for our racers. We believe the most glaring of those surprises was the way Tech was handled.

Electronic check in and the start of once a weekend tech. Some had heard the whispers about such a procedure in the past and we think the experiment went well.

MotorsportReg.com is getting better and better as we go forward and we feel it will ultimately be a very useful tool for everyone. We might recommend going through your account and updating your account and help us fill in some blanks. Transponder number is a large vacuum and one of the things that is confirmed at check in. If you have an empty DOB you might just get carded by the registration staff especially if you are approaching that magic 70 number.

Changes brought about, partly by the migration from Series Tracker to MotorsportReg as our platform for Membership Management and Race Registrations, and other considerations, lead to dissolving the former Membership Director office. We wish to thank Elli Klein for her years of service to the AHRMA organization.

As I sit here in my penthouse office with the full office staff (both of us) scurrying to my every whim, the reminder that Barber Paddock and Pit forms are out and can be picked up at the track or downloaded from the website. Even if you do not need electricity or are camping we need one on file for ALL of our attendees so we have a better idea how to lay out the paddock or pit. Those are due in by September 6, 2019.

Finally, a new position has been created to help absorb the overflow (backlog) from this office as well as take on the remaining membership management activities. Please welcome Cindy McLean as your new Executive Administrator in her expanded role.

We know 2019 has been a growing and sometimes bumpy ride but we feel the track is smoothing out a bit and really appreciate the opportunity to listen to all of you to make AHRMA the greatest race in the country.

Yes, it has indeed been a busy month for AHRMA’s business operations.

We are confident that the changes which have been put in place will position our organization for a successful 2020 race season with the infrastructure and stability to build from there.

– Tony and Faynisha Pentecost AHRMA National Roadrace Directors Faynisha: 256.506.6603 Tony: 256. 506. 8254 ahrma@oneracing.org Photo by Amy Jacques.

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Our Staff - The treasure of Becky Hayes

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Most of my racing life has been spent on a motocross track. I have raced on grass tracks, tractor tracks, and as a kid, my neighbor’s front yard.

(When they were not home of course!) I love motocross in all of its forms, while ignoring most other off road genres. This past week at Shady Acres, I parked my MX bike and rode Cross Country. I had an absolute blast! Sure, I was passed by everyone riding a motorcycle in the woods, but I didn’t care. Even the property owner, riding sweep on a Kawasaki Mini was yelling for me to get moving. Dave K warned us at the riders’ meeting that the wet wood, located in the barn would be slick, but I failed to remember that part until my back wheel began passing my front. Then there was the pond which existed at the bottom of a slick trail, which had me puckered up for quite some time. Yet, despite my lack of skill, my Roger Boardwine, Preston Petty, Hodaka Dave, Super Combat was a great bike in the woods. (I have been watching Supercross Post race interviews.) Being able to start something while breathing heavily, and swearing to quit racing was a huge gift.

For some reason whenever I start my column, I always get a song stuck in my head that is related to what's going on around me that I use for the title, and this issue it's no different. There's no question that it's changes. Some expected, some not, but the last 10 months has definitely been about changes.

One of AHRMA’s treasures is our CC program. Becky Hayes and her staff do amazing things. At Shady Acres it took Mike Zdybak 25 hours to clear and mark the track. Every tree had an arrow which made it impossible for me to sneak back into the pits with the excuse that I became lost!

Foolishly I neglected a CamelBack and by the third lap my tongue was glued to the roof of my mouth. Overall, I had a wonderful time, and was told by Craig Hayes that if I would trade my Hodaka for a Husky Auto, that there was even more fun to be had.

Fact is that Becky Hayes has assembled an amazing program, which is growing with every event. I cannot say enough about the volunteers who really go the extra mile to see that everyone has a great time! I know that I did, and if you have not tried an AHRMA Cross Country, you are missing out! I encourage you to give it a shot. I will be back at every opportunity and will wait impatiently for my new Auto! Our heartfelt thanks to Joe Cole, Jess Reichart, Mike and Connie Zdybak, Randy Marshall, Bryan Turk, Lisa Grove, Dave Kutskel, James Smith, Dennis and David Brown! Thank you all, I look forward to your next event!

– Fred “900” Guidi AHRMA National Offroad Director 724.462.1854 fred.guidi@ahrma.org SEPTEMBER 2019

So here we are today, with our AHRMA Mag assembled by a team of AHRMA volunteers until a new print specialist is hired to take on that task. Joe Koury, Greg Glevicky and Dewanna Comer really stepped forward to make sure that our publication schedule continues uninterrupted, and deserve a huge credit!

One of the things we are currently focused on include Barber and everything that goes into making it a success. We have two featured races, The Handshift Shootout presented by American Iron Magazine, and the Barber Cup presented

by Motocorse Performance. The Shootout will be run a bit differently from last year, with two 3-lap races, one run after lunch Saturday, and the other on Sunday with awards immediately following on pit road. The rider accruing the most points will take home the gold as well as a couple of sets of Avon tires. The Barber Cup will have qualifying Friday after AHRMA practice, and the race will be run at the conclusion our race schedule on Saturday evening. Our Roadrace Directors are doing everything they can to ensure that time will not be taken away from our AHRMA racers.

For Offroad at Barber, we have Trials on Friday and Saturday with a school on Friday, and Cross Country on Saturday and Sunday. While it's standard practice for us to have a free trials school at Barber, this year we are doing a more inclusive, fee-paid trials school with a special, to be announced, guest instructor.

Immediately following Barber, we will be putting our heads down and getting the Trustee Election underway. So watch for the call for candidates, and think about who (you?) would make great contributions to AHRMA if in that position.

We are making recommendations for an online election process which would also allow for hard copy ballots to be mailed to members who do not have email.

This is one of the features that Motorsportreg.com has as a part of their services and has been proven to be secure and effective.

So. Changes.

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Rowdy Racing at ROAD AMERICA WORDS: JOE KOURY PHOTOS: ETECHPHOTO.COM Rounds 13 and 14 of the AHRMA Luke’s Racecraft National Roadrace Series transpired at the famed National Park of Speed, Road America. The weather cooperated and the turnout was impressive with a steady flow of spectators consuming the race activity as well as the annual Rockerbox Motofest.

This year’s featured Vintage Cup 350GP class battle resumed with Dave Roper and Alex McClean duking it out for points. Dave beat Alex by less than a second on Saturday, Alex nipping Dave by the same margin on Sunday, with Jack Parker third both days. Jack would trade wins with Paul Germain in the 250GP showdown with John Scales filling the final podium spot in both contests. In the 200GP class, it was Chris Spargo’s Yamaha edging Gregory Glevicky’s Honda by a half-second with Dustin Johnson third on his Yammie. Sunday, Joe Koury shot out to a good lead only to see that long-legged Yamaha of Chris Spargo reel him in and get the win. Our Hondas move along pretty quickly, but those long straightaways allow that two-stroke power to shine. Mr. Glevicky experienced an untimely shifter malady, for those of you who might be curious. This race was also started in the rain, and there were some slick corners that never quite dried creating some cautious first laps.

There was some anticipation leading up to Road America among the devoted 200GP contenders when they caught glimpses of Jeff Henise’s latest diabolical internal combustion device that would power Dustin Johnson’s Yamahonda. Jeff can reinvent horsepower from his laboratory in ways not often duplicated and Dustin did a fine job with the weldin’ rods, converting a sloper chassis into a simple work of tubular art to cradle the adequately breathed upon Yamaha YCS-1.

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the west coast, on a mission? This was his first Road America/Gingerman adventure, and he caught on quickly.

There were identical photo-finishes in the CB160 races both days with Greg Glevicky nipping Joe Koury.

Leah Orloff placed third on Saturday with John Scales grabbing third on Sunday.

Always a duel to the end, the Yamaha twinpowered Team Hargis show was close on Saturday with Nick getting the best of Jeff by a narrow margin in Sportsman 750 the first day and Jeff beating Matt Esterline’s Honda 750 four to the finish on Sunday.

Stephen Pettinger completed the podiums both days with third place finishes. In Sportsman 500, Eric Cook led the way over Scott Turner on Saturday and backed it up with a win over Greg Potter 24 hours later. Greg would win the Sportsman 350 race over Gary Swan, and David Felpel, but Eric came back to claim the victory ahead of Scott Turner and Greg Potter the following day.

Seven sidecars lined up both days for the mixedclass shootout with some tight finishes. Henry Nelson (Modern Sidecar US F1) won by a hair on Saturday over driver Pierre Rochat/passenger Ruth Green (Modern Sidecar FIM F2) and the result was Rochat/ Nelson by the same hair on Sunday. Tony Doukas (Modern Sidecar US F2) followed them over the line, in third, both races.

Seroj Terian was the victor in both Thruxton Cup Challenge races, but second and third were hotly contested. Tony Read snagged second place by a scant 1.4 seconds over Mike Blankenship and Mike beat Clint Austin home by less than that on Sunday.

Good. Close. Racing.

Jason Farrell blazed the fastest lap of the weekend

Top Lt: Mixed class racers Ryan Hunt (X76) Formula Vintage and Robert Brangaccio (903) 250GP Top Rt: Eric Cook doing some Sportsman 500 cookin’ Bottom Lt: Mark Morrow with a handful in Formula 500 Bottom Rt: Brian Rammer, Stock Production Sidecar

(2:21.026) winning the first Sound of Thunder 1 race over Greg Avello and Mark White. The trio would finish in the same order in Sunday’s Formula Thunder race after Saturday’s Farrell, Avello, Wilbert podium.

Some seriously fast guys on mighty impressive motorcycles (this coming from a meek F125er). Greg Avello would win over Mark White and Todd Murray on Sunday. There were 24 entries in the Sound of Thunder 2 class on Saturday and 28 on Sunday. It was Todd Murray over Tom Wilbert by 1.3 with Brain

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Larrabure taking third. Sunday was payback time as Tom snuck by Todd by less than a tick with New Zealander, Stephen Briggs, in third.

Vintage Superbike Lightweight had a lighter than usual number of entries at Road America with 6 racers registered. On Saturday, Pete Homan shot out in front early with a great start and never looked back. Daniel May and John Rickard were tied up in Sound of Singles 1 traffic, and once they were able to get through, they had a great battle with Rickard finishing in second and May taking a close third. In Sunday’s race, May and Homan had a drag race to turn one on the start, but again Homan took the lead.

May kept Homan in sight, but was unable to reel him in. Homan took first again, May second, and Rickard third. Paul Germain and his 650 Yamaha took Vintage Superbike Middleweight honors over David Eulberg’s Ducati Pantah and Richard Richter’s Kawasaki on Saturday. Sunday, Eulberg won in a squeaker over Germain. In Sunday’s Vintage Superbike Heavyweight race, Will Brint’s CBX was sandwiched between the Kawasakis of winner David Crussell and third place Dennis Parrish.

There were 18 signed up for Sound of Singles 3 on Saturday, 19 on Sunday. Ralph Staropoli and Stewart Aitken-Cade must’ve had a great time racing neckand-neck both days on their Honda NSF250Rs, trading wins with margins of less than two tenths of a second.

Jordan Reid found himself on the third podium step in both races.

Formula 125 was an eye-opener for me. Those danged two-strokes. Michael Perry’s Yamaha and Neil Pooler’s Can Am put some distance on my Honda, but

I managed a third, making up some ground in the turns. Neil eventually won. I waited all day Sunday to crash out of race 13, collected in a heap in front of me with nowhere to go, and I had to smell those Michael, Neil and Sakis exhaust fumes en route. Sakis won over Neil and Michael, all separated by just 1.2 seconds. The F250 race was all Honda 350-mounted Kevin Dinsmoor on Saturday and Sunday over Craig Light’s Bultaco and Jarl Wathne’s Honda CB400F. SEPTEMBER 2019

Here is Kevin’s personal Road America recap: It all started with an attempt to ride with GP shift for the first time. I felt RA was large enough that I'd have time to relax and learn the new style. The first practice went well; second round, not so good. After several brain fades and wrong shifts, I was coming out of the last turn onto the front stretch in 3rd gear, ready for 4th. Oops. I found 2nd, got excited and shifted into 1st. The engine screamed for mercy, I exited the track and called it a day. Saturday, realizing I cannot learn new things. I went back to regular shift. I rolled out for first practice, had no clutch engagement, and slipped all the way around. I dropped the side cover and five pounds of metal fell out. The clutch basket exploded. With no racers to supply parts, I went to the

swap meet where I scored the only seized, oil soaked CB350 engine for $80, delivered. I quickly worked to replace the parts and clean the shrapnel as best I could (I thought I got it all). I ended up winning both day’s F250 races. So, things were going well, or so it seemed. (To be continued.)

David Crussell took the Formula Vintage win on Saturday on his KZ1000 by a sizeable margin, but

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Sunday it would be Will Brint on his CBX over Dennis Parrish with Mark Morrow just inches behind him. Mark won the Formula 500 both days barely edging Kevin Dinsmoor with Ryan Hunt third.

Sunday: Morrow, Hunt and Eric Lukehart. It was Morrow, Kenny Cummings, Albert Charles in Formula 750 on day one with Cummings beating Morrow on day two.

In Saturday’s Battle of the Twins 1, Brain Larrabure bested Dakota Wolter and Scott Billings. Sunday, it was a Stephen Briggs, Chris Wolter, Scott Billings finish. Battle of the Twins 2 concluded with William Brown first followed by Britten keeper Bob Robbins and Craig Light, all riding Ducatis.

A large 27-bike grid kicked off Saturday’s Sound of Thunder 3 race. Kurt Klein took the win with Dakota Wolter and Greg Hutcheson in tow. Sunday, it was Chris Haesemeyer’s turn to win over Hutcheson and Wolter, and they had a close battle for second separated by just .059 seconds!

Classic Footshift: Alex McClean, Dave Tompkins, Dave Roper both races. Classic Handshift would also see the same finish both days: David Bourbeau, Ralph Wessell, Jon Schultz.

In the 500 Premier class on Saturday Helmi Niederer beat Brian Larrabure by a half-second.

Sunday it was Andrew Mauk, Helmi Niederer, Brian Larrabure first, second and third.

Andrew Mauk (Honda VF500F) lost to Robert Himmelmann (Yamaha FZ600) by just .461 seconds with Monty Stauffer (FZR400 Yamaha) third in the Next Gen Superbike Lightweight class. Next Gen Superbike 2 on Saturday: Kurt Klein, Seroj Terian, Scott Billings.

Sunday Kurt would repeat his win with Seroj and Scott swapping their finishes. Next Gen Superbike’s Saturday showdown looked like this: Brian Larrabure first, J. Scott Rothermel second and Scott Billings third. Sunday it was Rothermel over Billings and Bob Robbins landing the final podium position.

Travis Kestell won both Novice Historic Production Heavyweight races on a Yamaha RD350 followed by Duane Kuhlow and Herb Haigh.

Open Two-Stroke is always good for some rapid laps. Ralph Staropoli and his Honda RS250R finished on top with David Crussell on his TZ750 coming in second both days. Brian Surtees was third on Saturday and Gregory Glevicky third on Sunday, both riders on Yamaha TZ250s.

That's a wrap. Thanks again AHRMA staff and volunteers. We could never have this much fun without you.

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The Faithful Meet at Donner 2-Day Trial National

By Debbie Poole

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During the first week of June, new snow was falling, and was up to the level of the back deck (some 9 to 10 feet) of the Auburn Ski Club building, the property on which the AHRMA two-day trial national has been held for many years. With the announcement deadline of July 8 looming, whether or not the event would be held, it didn't look the least bit promising. However, when we received the on-site report July 7 of a few large patches still under the trees and shadier areas, but otherwise clear, we pulled the trigger and the event was “on.�

Forty-two riders signed up for Saturday, and we are grateful for their faith, waiting until the last minute to see if the snow would indeed melt. We were all rewarded with moister than usual soil, some running creek sections, and deep green meadows with wildflowers everywhere.

Modern Classic Intermediates saw close results between first place Craig Menghini and Joe Bill, with a one-point separation, 12 and 13 respectively.

Grant Menghini couldn't quite overtake his brother or Joe Bill, and was third with 23 points. Canadian Modern Classic Expert Gary Gronow finished exactly 10 points ahead of second place Walt Foster. Modern Classic Novices had a new kid in town, literally, young Will Hannerty, grandson of Ralph and

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Nancy Foster. Will dominated with a six point day, ahead of Clay Dawley (11 points), and third place Russ Pfirrman.

In Classic Expert, Joe Klokkevold and Rick Wolff started off fairly matched until Klokkevold's zero-point second loop, which put Wolff out of the running; Klokkevold had 24 points to Wolff's 33.

Former ISDE gold medal winner Duke Lambert gave trials a try on Kelly Shane's Ariel, riding the Premier Heavyweight Intermediate class and winning handily with a five-point loss for the day.

Stephen Newell struggled all day in the Premier Lightweight Expert class with one mishap after another, including a gas cap failure which drenched him in gasoline. He still managed to finish the event, behind the winner, smooth Evan Wilcox. There were four entries in the Beginner class, and Kelly Young won easily with two zero loops and one five, ahead of Cy Yee. Young has already decided to move on to the Novice class next event. Expert Todd Stanley, wanting to contest the new Modern Twin Shock

class did so aboard his older Modern Classic bike both days since his Fantic was not quite ready. He lost 31 points on the expert line.

Saturday night a large crowd produced an array of scrumptious pot luck dishes which were enjoyed by hungry riders and workers alike at the motorhome of Jeff and Bindi Bushey.

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Traditionally, the second day of a twoday trial will have fewer riders than the first, and that pattern held for Sunday.

Thirty riders got an earlier start than the previous day, and finished around 1:30ish.

Ralph Foster was the lone Master rider Saturday, but had some company in the form of Wes Poole, who thus far hasn't come close to even striking distance but enjoys the friendly competition with Ralph, none-the-less. Ralph's score was higher than usual for him - 29, to Poole's 49, but Poole's last loop was impressive losing only six points to Ralph’s two.

Kelly Shane took his recovering knee for a spin in the Premier Heavyweight Expert class against Rob Poole, with Poole taking the win. Premier Heavyweight Intermediates Charlie Higdon and Dan Wilson finished close, 51 and 55 points, with Higdon getting the narrow win.

of Walt Foster and Paul Deree who were separated by one point.

Joe Bill edged out Jeff Bushey for the Modern Classic Intermediate win, 13 points to Bushey's 16, with the famous Menghini Brothers taking 3rd and 4th, 21 for Grant and 24 points for Craig.

The Modern Classic Novice force was again led by young Will Hennarty, one of only two riders to have one clean loop (Joe Klokkevold was the other), with a final score of 15 ahead of 17 pointer Clay Dawley for second. Third place went to the always-steady Marcus Harner.

Todd Stanley again entered the Modern Twin Shock Expert class and improved his previous day’s score with 25 points. Beginner Cy "I'm Lovin' It" Yee completed the second day with no competition, but a wide smile and more improvements gained.

Those who work the hardest are often not even seen. In this case it was Luke Sayer, who injured his knee in June and is still unable to ride. Having committed to helping with the event many months ago, he still honored that pledge and showed up Monday afternoon ready to work, even though he could not ride. Driving up from L.A., he worked for two long days, and then made the drive back. Thanks to Luke, Kelly Shane, Charlie Higdon, Jeff Bushey, Janee McGee and Tyrus Wilson for their help with the sections, and to Jeff Bushey for the unlimited use of his side-by-side without which we would have been completely lost.

Double-day winner Evan Wilcox bested Stephen Newell in the Premier Lightweight Experts, as did Joe Klokkevold in the Classic Expert class over Rick Wolff. Gary "Canadian Bacon" Gronow was always just about the last to finish both days, but it must have been part of why he had such an excellent weekend, winning the Modern Classic Experts again with only 17 points, ahead AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

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Smitten by the Britten?

Words and photos by: Joe W. Koury

AHRMA Road Race Co-Director, Tony Pentecost, said tech inspection was completely shut down one morning at a WERA event back in the ‘90s when Nick Ienatsch rolled a Britten into the area. The ten on-duty inspectors just dropped what they were inspecting to check out the V1000. When the riders realized what was going down, they all started looking for anything stable and vertical to lean their bikes against so they could join the gawkfest.

Our bikes were race-ready, so there I was, taking in all the magnificence of Road America (first-timers, with my son, Joe) in a rare state of little-to-do, when AHRMA Digital Communications Director, Cindy McLean, tapped me to gather some substance for an article on the ‘visiting’ Britten motorcycle. I had seen the one-of-only-ten-built Britten V1000s earlier near garage 13 and just figured it was all exhibit, with full intent to check it out later. I was privately embarrassed for that assumption after the enlightening interview.

The one thing that really jumped out at me during and after the chat with the owner, Bob Robbins, was his intent to keep this unique and obviously prized motorcycle race ready.

Bob said serial number P001-94 was more race bike than investment so he’s made some subtle changes to improve its performance and reliability. This was the fourth Britten built in 1994 in the Christchurch, New Zealand, factory and the first production model (as opposed to the factory models with an ‘F’ serial number). Bob said there were no differences between production and factory bikes and majority of the ten Brittens built were never raced. The acquisition was, in 14

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Bob’s words, “convoluted.” He was discussing the purchase of another motorcycle in 2014 with a seller in Italy when he inquired about the availability of a Britten. He came in as a back-up buyer and snagged the bike he had raced against several years earlier at Daytona, still sporting its striking CR&S livery.

The Britten V1000 is a hand-built, GP-style racing motorcycle designed and assembled by the late John Britten and a group of friends during the early 1990s. I’ve seen more than one fond reference to the Britten factory as a ‘shed,’ compared to the big outfits in Europe and Japan. The cover of Cycle World Magazine once proclaimed it, “The world’s most advanced motorcycle.” It won Battle of the Twins and Sound of Thunder races at Daytona and Mid Ohio, achieved fastest top speed at the Isle of Man TT and set several world speed records. A 189 MPH motorcycle back in the ‘90s? The 999cc, 60-degree, v-twin-powered brute/art combo was designed with many innovations including extensive use of carbon fiber, under-seat radiator, double wishbone front suspension with eccentric pivots for adjustability, frameless chassis and engine data logging. engine data logging.

Nine of the ten Brittens were in attendance at the 11th Annual Barber Vintage Festival back in 2015, with five making their way onto the track. Two of them were also entered and raced, starting from pit lane, by Andrew Stroud and Stephen Briggs in the AHRMA Sound of Thunder class on Saturday. On Sunday, owner Jim Hunter decided to enter Andrew again and start from the grid, this time winning the race over the Ducati 888 of Chris Boy in a close battle, putting another Britten win in the books some 20-plus years on.

Stephen again hooked up with Bob and the Britten to take a few laps around the four-mile Road America circuit. He was also racing AHRMA Battle of the Twins 1 and Sound of Thunder 2 classes on a Ducati. He’s from Papakura, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, and has a quite impressive riding background.

He rode motocross for 6 years, starting at the age of 7 and did some Speedway for 3 years before spending 5 years road racing in Europe.

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AHRMA rider, Michael Perry (number 417), recalled a Britten account at the AMA Daytona 200 in 1997. He was there with his justreleased Suzuki TL1000 v-twin. When the promoters got word the lap times Michael Barnes (2016 Daytona 200 winner) was laying down on the Britten were faster than the factory Superbikes, they would not allow it to run. Well, that, and a little snag called homologation.

clear why Bob lets him swing a leg over the Britten. He also raced this bike for the Italian CR&S Team back in 1995 and 1996, stopped riding for 6 years, and then Bob called for the reunion. Stephen also revealed, since he prefers 2-strokes, his favorite ride is a 250GP motorcycle. I couldn’t wait to throw out the next question, one I’m sure other racers would also be anxious to ask: “What’s it like riding this motorcycle?” “Are you nervous at all knowing what is sitting between your knees?”

He said he’s now comfortable on the bike although the risk of tossing it or destroying unobtainable engine parts is in the back of his mind. He wants to try and push it just 80%, but the bike begs to be ridden, and works better, ridden hard like the GP bike it is. He said they did have some struggles with chatter, but modern tires helped to calm that down.

Bob was a busy man as well, racing Next Gen Superbike and Next Gen Superbike 2 on his Ducati 888 and Battle of the Twins 1 and 2 in addition to Sound of Thunder 2 and 3 on his Ducati 750 SS. He started out like so many of us, riding minibikes, and then motocross as a kid. Bob decided street riding was a hazard he no longer wanted to confront so he started doing track days around 1992. He said he’s probably ridden 60,000 miles on racetracks and his favorite motorcycle is the Ducati 750 SS. My first Bob impression was a good one, as nervously walked toward the Britten while he visited with groups of visitors, carefully stroking its skin with a cloth and Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish (same aerosol slather we use). You could just see the glow of pleasure and pride. It’s obvious both Bob and Stephen have a passionate bond with this machine.

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motorcycles steered me into the last segment of the Q&A with Bob. I wanted to know about service and replacement parts since production in New Zealand stopped in 1998 and an earthquake turned the final lock on the factory in 2011. He said he and the other owners have stockpiled a number of spare parts and sources have agreed to make a few one-offs, including engine parts. The bike has been stripped to the crankshaft three times since 2014 for inspection and update of some parts like rods, bearings, etc. A mechanic for one of the original US owners, who was trained by Britten technicians, was happy to jump back into one after almost 20 years. An oil sample is sent out for analysis each time the engine is run.

The final characteristic, and possibly most important aspect for many of the curious, is, “What does this bike sound like?” If you were at Barber in 2015 or more recently at Road America, you witnessed it for yourself. For me, it was an eerie combo of roar, rumble and scream I’ll soon not forget. And ogling all the many exotic pieces that make the Britten what it is, at close range, will make any gearhead mechanically giddy.

A tip of the hat to Bob and Stephen for making a little time for me to get to know them and the marvelous Britten motorcycle.

If nothing else, it drove this writer to the adjective bin more than once in an attempt to do it justice.

– Joe W. Koury Member #1012608

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Gingerman Raceway.

The sidecar racing was fantastic. 17 total entries, 12 of those were vintage rigs with 14 on the grid. Peter Essaff led them all on day one to a close finish with Henry Nelson, both in Modern US F1. It was a Tim Joyce, Eric Trosper, Matthew Gill finishing order in Stock Production SC2.

Michelle LeClear-Fisher boldly hopped on for her first BEARS class passenger gig with Dutch Stivason. Daniel May won Lost Era over Vincent L. (Vito) Wilson. Of course, the Rochat/Green effort was out there in US F2, Tony Doukas in FIM F2 and Mike Stivason in Vintage SC1. There was drama on Sunday in turn two, first lap, when Lisa Doukas detached herself from the rig. She was skillfully dodged and remounted for the restart. There was also a broken frame that

sidelined another sidecar. Bill Willmeroth crossed the finish just ahead of Tim Joyce in a fun race that had a hoard of spectators atop the berms in turns one and two. This was a special weekend for the Stivason family, as Dutch's 2 sons, Mike and Sean, were also racing sidecars.

Alex McClean and David Roper swapped wins in the featured Vintage Cup 350GP races. Alex is the current points leader as the season now begins to wind down.

Paul Germain won 250GP both days over Francis Ganance’s Ducati with Dustin Johnson a distant third. Dustin was getting the track figured out on Sunday and moved up a position with John Scales third. 17 riders gridded for the 200GP with Gregory Glevicky and Joe Koury doing their sideby-side thing until Koury threw it down two

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corners from the finish. Greg had nowhere to go but down. He was credited with the win; Dustin Johnson and Bill Doran completing the podium. Sunday, Greg let ‘er rip and pulled a good lead over Koury.

Bill Doran nipped away and nearly caught Joe for second place. It was another Glevicky/Koury duel in both CB160 races.

Greg took both narrow wins with John Scales in third. Fourth place Kevin Burns had the fastest lap in Sunday’s race. He was on a roll.

Novice Historic Production Lightweight riders Mike Baker and John D. Fitzer battled to a close finish. It was Baker by a halfwheel, Lex Robb in third position. Sunday’s finish: Donovan Levan, Lex Robb, Thomas Sanders. Tom Hillard grabbed the win in Saturday’s Novice Historic Production SEPTEMBER 2019

Heavyweight race over Herb Haigh and Kevin Ayscue. Travis Kestell won on Sunday over Haigh and Hillard.

The Formula 250 race between Kevin Dinsmoor and Daniel Miller was fun to watch on Sunday. They also fought it out in the Formula 500 races. Kevin’s F250 victory margin was 1.5 seconds with Jarl Wathne third. Danny Miller won on Sunday over Kevin with brother Dave finishing third.

But there’s an explanation.

(Kevin Dinsmoor’s story, continued.) I get to Gingerman, practice was good, and so were the jets, plug checks, suspension tweaks, and, I learn the track. I had to get hard on the front brakes to avoid a suddenly slow rider, and when I did the last piece of the clutch basket (see, I didn't get it all!) jumped in and stripped the primary

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Two Brittens to be on track and on display for the AHRMA Barber Vintage Festival Also a hour presentation in the museum following the racing on Saturday

(continued) Siarkiewicz third Saturday and Sunday.

Jeff and Nick Hargis traded victories in the Sportsman 750 class. Ted Robinson was third both days.

I wish I could’ve seen the Thruxton Cup Challenge races. Looked like Clint Austin and Paul Canale were handlebar-tohandlebar both days. Clint came out on top twice with Eugene Casciaro third.

Daniel May battled with Josh Saxe the entire Vintage Superbike Lightweight race, swapping positions a half dozen times.

May was able to draft Saxe right at the finish line for the win by .193 seconds, with John Rickard in third. On Sunday, John Rickard showed them how the old guys do it (John is 71). He won the race by 7 seconds, with Saxe taking second and May a distant third. Vintage Superbike Middleweight finishes were the same both days: Paul Germain, David Eulberg, Alexander Cook.

Josh Saxe won the Sound of Thunder 3 contests over Greg Hutcheson with Dakota Wolter right on Greg’s rear tire in both races. That’s some tight racing. Jason Smith blazed a 1:37.363 in his Saturday Sound of Thunder 2 win over Darrell Cooney and Joshua Saxe in a race with 22 entries. Sunday, it was Dakota Wolter, Jason Smith and Clint Austin. Greg Avello won Sound of Thunder 1, followed by Mark White and Jason Smith on Saturday.

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Mark and Jason also left it all out on the tarmac in Saturday’s Formula Thunder race with less than 2 seconds separating them at the finish, all ripping sub-1:40 lap times.

Battle of the Twins 1 results were identical both days with Dakota Wolter getting top spot over Paul Canale and Scott Billings. In the Battle of the Twins 2 class, both days, Bob Berbeco beat Clint Austin with Eugene Casciaro third.

Looks like Louis LeBlanc has put some distance on me for top spot in the Formula 125 class. He ran and hid, chased by Colton Roberts on Sunday, but left me with a great battle both days holding off Craig Hirko’s Bridgestone on Saturday and narrowly losing to the formidable Derek Strange on Sunday. Big fun. Oh, I almost forgot. More fun. I was honored to work Tech for the first time on Friday. I appreciated everyone’s patience while I struggled as a trainee. I actually learned a lot. And the learning continued, sitting next to Gary Braun at dinner one evening. Now that was a fabricator’s treat.

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After a successful display and demonstration at Road America, once again New Zealander Stephen Briggs who finished second in the BEARS World Championship in 1995 will be racing with us and also running some hot laps along with Barber’s very own Britten with Chuck Huneycutt at the helm around the Barber race course Stephen will be on the same Britten he campaigned that year for the CR & S team from Italy. One of the ten V1000’s produced, and the first customer supplied bike in its Black and Yellow CR & S team livery was raced from 1994 through 1998 across the world including the Isle Of Man. Since being put back into race ready condition in 2014 after more than 15 years of display, it sees the track quite often for demonstration runs from events in New Zealand to the Isle Of Man, Assen, Barber and several other destinations. Barber keeps their bike in full running condition and exercises it periodically, including a trip to the Goodwood Festival in 2017. These two bikes with their distinctly different color schemes make for some beautiful photos and the sound is uniquely Britten.

The CR & S black and yellow bike will be in the race paddock on the second tier on display along with some historic photos throughout the event and official Britten Motorcycle Co merchandise will be available for purchase.

The iconic Blue & Pink Britten will be in the museum .

An informal presentation with both bikes present will be held at the museum following the racing on Saturday, with some Q & A about their history along with technical aspects.

All ten of the Britten V1000’s still exist today as complete bikes, 6 being in the US, and four in New Zealand.

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John Penton PHOTOS: PENTON PHOTO COLLECTION John Penton has been on the cover of many magazines, the subject of many feature articles, a biography and a movie and it has taken all these and more to convey his story. His talents include innovator, racer, mechanic, motorcycle dealer, champion, father, entrepreneur, and member of the AMA Hall of Fame, among others.

Born in 1925, he is considered one of the most influential members in the development of off-road motorcycle racing in America during the 1960s and ‘70s. A national champion rider, Penton went on to develop a legendary brand of off-road motorcycles that bore his name. When he couldn’t find the motorcycle that he wanted and needed to race, he created it.

His thought being he was tired of setting up motorcycles to ride and designed one that was race ready. Thousands of riders learned to ride on Pentons which are celebrating their 51st anniversary. In their 10-year production run, more than 25,000 Penton motorcycles were sold in America.

legendary and during this won his first Jack Pine.

In 1959 on a bet, he attempted a transcontinental record attempt from New York to California. He did 3051 miles in 52 hours, 11 minutes and 1 second with an average speed of 58mph. His record was heavily advertised by BMW and newspapers all over the world covered the record run making Penton a legend in motorcycling.

In 1960, Penton won the AMA’s Most Popular Rider Award in a time when that prestigious award was almost exclusively won by AMA Grand National racers. He was also given the NSU Victorious Rider Award which has only been awarded 7 times and he is the only American recipient.

In 1967, Penton was a member of the U.S. International Six Day Trial (now called

Penton’s innovations were not reserved exclusively for the manufacture of motorcycles. Wanting to improve on the standard work boot that most off-road riders wore, he approached Italian ski boot maker Alpinestars about modifying its boots for motorcycling. The result was Hi-Point boots, “Built for Champions," which were endorsed

by Kenny Roberts and by the late-1970s, were considered a must-have by many motocross and off-road riders and it became the biggest-selling boot in the country. Hi-Point expanded to include all forms of off-road riding apparel.

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In 1950, Penton and his brothers opened a motorcycle dealership that carried BSAs and soon afterwards BMW and NSU brands with others to follow including the Penton itself.

John was an Enduro racer which means he raced in off road competitions over natural rough terrain (“mud runs”). He began racing in the Jack Pine where the bikes of choice were Harleys and Indians, but he soon turned to a smaller BSA with the thought that “smaller may be better”. He spent 1958 racing enduros all over the US on a quest that became SEPTEMBER 2019

International Six Day Enduro) and known as the “Olympics of Motorcycling” since it is said to be the “most difficult and prestigious motorcycle endurance event on earth”.

While in Europe, Penton toured the Husqvarna factory trying to convince the manufacturer to produce an even lighter off-road machine.

After receiving a lukewarm reception Penton decided to visit the KTM factory in Austria. His proposal for a lightweight off-road bike was again met with skepticism. As an incentive, Penton offered to put up his own money if KTM would build prototypes to his specifications. KTM agreed and in early 1968 Penton took delivery of six Penton 100cc prototypes. He promptly entered races and put some of the other top riders on the other bikes. In the first year, more than 400 Pentons were sold.

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His many accolades and awards go on and on. In 1980, Cycle News declared him the “Motorcyclist of the decade." He won 13 AMA Enduro Championships and in 1998, he was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame. His fans are many and have wonderfully enduring words and memories to describe him including “He sold motocross to America” and “A Legend in his own time.”

We are honored to have John Penton as the Grand Marshal for the 15th Annual Barber Vintage Festival October 4-6, 2019.

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Rounds 13 and 14 of the Penton/ Preston Petty National Cross Country Series were held at Shady Acres in Friendsville, MD. Trail Boss, Mike Zydbak, did a great job running most of the course backwards from last year, adding new sections and changing others.

Rain on Friday afternoon made the trail slick for Saturday morning. Perhaps the slipperiest part was in the barn! The Vintage race was overalled by Dave Kutskel. Michael Ruggiere and Dave McIntyre had a good battle in the 60+ Intermediate class, separated by seconds. Even Fred Guidi had a good time.

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Sunday morning, after a few trail repairs, the course was in great shape.

Brian Grove took overall honors in both the Vintage and PV races. Marty Strouse had a strong ride, winning the Vintage 60+ Expert class. In the PV race, the age group classes were well represented

by Steve Bowman (50+ Expert), Robert Williams (70+ Expert), Thomas Tippett (50+ Intermediate), and Dave McIntyre (60+ Intermediate). The hard luck award for Sunday went to Greg Barratt who somehow ended up in the creek and not on the bridge.

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There is a lot of equipment required and set up/tear down takes a small army of dedicated people. Special thanks to Jessica Reichart for making the scoring appear seamless by hand entering riders when the transponder system failed on Saturday during the Vintage race.

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Northwest Regional Schedule April 6-7

Burrows’ Ranch; Chrome, CA

May 4-5

Crooked River Ranch; Terrebonne, OR

(NW regional CC, National trial, National vintage mx)

(NW regional vintage mx, regional trial)

May 18-19 Bodnar Ranch; Dairy, OR

(NW regional vintage mx, regional trial)

June 1-2

Niarada Raceway; Niarada, MT

(Regional vintage mx, regional post vintage mx, regional trial)

*June 8-9 – Premier & Classic; Steamboat Springs, CO* (Special event, no regional points)

June 15

LeMay Marymount Cycle Week; Tacoma, WA

July 20-21

Donner Summit; Soda Springs, CA

(NW regional trial)

(2-Day National trial)

Aug. 24-25 Tea Cup Trial; Point Arena, CA (NW regional trial, Scott trial)

Sept. 14-15 Rattlers Run Farms; Fairfield, WA

(NW regional CC, National trial, National vintage mx)

August 25 Laramie County MX Park, Cheyenne WY. RM R Regional V/PV/NG MX -NEW EVENT-

Sept. 28-29 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA

Sept 21-22 Two T Rivers Racing, Milliken CO. AHRMA AHRM National V/PV/NG MX

Oct. 19-20 Metcalf Motorcycle Park San Jose, CA

Schedule subject to change with additions/deletions.

Four events minimum to qualify for championship.

All events count toward points championship.

Two Rivers National counts for DOUBLE Regional Points Other non-points-paying RM area events: June 8-9-AHRMA NW, Steamboat Springs CO June 30-AVDRA Bull Hollow, Monticello UT September 15-AVDRA Thundervalley, Lakewood CO

Contact: Jason Colon

347-621-8841

(NW regional CC, National trial, National vintage mx)

jasoncolonahrma@gmail.com

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AHRMA gets a little recognition on the side Sidecar field growning

AHMRA'S side car community Photo credits Dewanna Comer

As the sidecar class grows in AHRMA, it is easy to see why this sport is exhilarating and people want to give it a try. It takes time, dedication and many hours of preparation to set up any sidecar. Most of the sidecar teams are just that, Teams.

With all this said, AHRMA has recently made some pivotal moves and the grids at each race have been quickly filling up. Support for this is not just seen in the USA, but AHRMA were once again supported by a Scottish Veteran of sidecar racing who brought some very special new rigs and awards to the Roebling Road Raceway and NOLA Motorsports Park racing over the course of each of the race weekends.

Firstly, AHRMA have been awarded the 2019 Ambassadors award from the International Sidecar Racing Association.

This award is voted on by invitation members and by Ambassadors to the sport globally where the ballot is a closed one vote to Select Ambassadors within the ISRA. President of the ISRA, explains “many sidecar legends are behind this award, 30

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and in particular world champions. Truly a prestigious award that is given to organisations, people, and teams who are committed to embracing the full spectrum of sidecar racing.’” AHRMA have done

just that with the introduction to at the top end Formula Sidecar Racing and that of BEARS, the closest historical aspect of sidecar racing when it was first invented in the early 1890s 1900s.

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that are to be given to AHRMA, are the two trophies that are perpetual that will stay with AHRMA for life. These are the Steve Webster Formula Sidecar Racing Driver Trophy and the Tony Hewitt Formula Sidecar Passengers Trophy Steve Webster is an MBE (Member of the British Empire) and a 10 times world champion sidecar trophy winner and numerous other awards. Webster began as a 19-year-old racing at club level, first racing at the Elvington Airfield circuit near York, UK and quickly moved up to national and then world championship in 1983, winning his first world championship in 1987 while partnered with Tony Hewitt, riding an LCR-Yamaha machine. From 181 Grand Prix and World Cup races entered, he has had 62 wins, 37 second places and 27 third places as well as 82 pole positions. He has won the FIM Sidecar World Championship on 10 occasions (1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2004), with Tony Hewitt, Gavin Simmons, David James and Paul Woodhead.[1] In 1985 Webster and Hewitt had a SEPTEMBER 2019

massive crash at the Dutch TT at Assen, shown many times on television where the sidecar left the track at high speed, slid along the grass before hitting a drainage ditch. The accident caused the pair to miss most of the season.

Webster was the recipient of the Segrave Trophy in 1991. The same year, he was awarded the MBE.[1] In 2004 Webster won British, European, and World titles, but in 2005 Webster announced his retirement after health problems prevented him finishing

the season.[2][3] In 2006, Webster received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Auto Cycle Union.[4] In 2015, Webster was reunited with Hewitt on track, the pair taking part in a test event at Mallory Park.[5] Further to this Trophy, there will also be the Tony Hewitt Formula Sidecar Passengers Trophy, both will be awarded

by AHRMA only based on the Formula racing of Sidecars and Teams achieving Formula wins.

These Trophies are to be gifted to AHRMA, based on continuation of their ethics to enhance the sport and encourage the growth of sidecar racing in the United States. Both these Trophies are endorsed

by Steve Webster MBE.

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Inaugural AHRMA

Vintage Cup featuring 350GP

David Roper and Alex McClean Photo credit etechphoto.com

ELORA, TN, August 5, 2019 – Over the past two weekends, the AHRMA Vintage Cup series featuring the 350GP class, sponsored

by NYC Norton and Roadracing World Magazine (RoadracingWorld.com) took place at Road America (rounds 13-14) and Gingerman Raceway (rounds 15-16).

Having won both rounds at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas, Alex McLean came into the Road America race weekend with a 2000+ point lead over Dave Roper, with Jim Korn second.

Jack Parker joined the competition, racing his 1968 Yamaha DT250. Both days showed Roper and McLean similarly matched in talent and power, with Roper taking the checkered flag in front of McLean on Saturday and McLean getting the job done on Sunday. Jack took 3rd, and admitted that at Road America, being down on power with his 250, he can’t use his late braking skills to his advantage due to the long straights that RA is known for.

Gingerman Raceway brought Frances Ganance on his 1966 Ducati Mark 3 to the grid. The weekend took much the same shape as Road America. McLean took the lead at the start on Saturday, but 32

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on lap 3 missed a shift and gave Roper the opportunity he was looking for.

McLean was unable to retake the lead and Roper took the win with McLean in second. On Sunday, McLean took and kept the lead from beginning to end, taking the checkered flag with a considerable lead over Roper.

With McLean still leading in points, AHRMA next heads to Buttonwillow Raceway, in Buttonwillow, California for rounds 17 & 18.

From NYC Norton sponsor Kenny Cummings: “As we come out of Gingerman, one thing that has become apparent is that McLean and Roper are dominating this series. Nonetheless, some competitive 350GP riders such as Jack Parker, and Frances Ganance have joined the fray enhancing an already exciting field. All of these races, whether you are watching the lead contenders or a race within the race, are truly nail-biters.

Next stop, California, Buttonwillow in two weeks. We then go to Utah, Talledega, culminating with the big finale at Barber Vintage Festival, October 5-7, where this series will be decided, making this a true nationwide American Vintage Grand Prix series.”

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Saturday, Round 13 Road America 1.Dave Roper (1970 HD Aermacchi 350) 2.Alex McLean (1967 HD Aermacchi Drixton 350) 3.Jack Parker (1968 Yamaha DT 250) 4.im Korn (1967 Kawasaki A1) 5.Tim ODonnell (1969 Ducati Mk3 350) 6.Nathan Kult (1967 Honda Cb77)

Sunday, Round 14 Road America 1.Alex McLean (1967 HD Aermacchi Drixton 350) 2.Dave Roper (1970 HD Aermacchi 350) 3.ack Parker (1968 Yamaha DT 250) 4.Nathan Kult (1967 Honda Cb77)

Saturday, Round 15 Gingerman Raceway 1 David Roper 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT 3 Francis Ganance 1966 Ducati Mark 3 4 John Stephens 1970 Ducati 250 5 Alex Mclean 1967 HD Aermacchi Drixton 5 Tim ODonnell 1969 Ducati Mk3 350 6 James Korn 1967 Kawasaki A1

Sunday Round 16 Gingerman Raceway 1 Alex Mclean 1967 HD Aermacchi Drixton 2 David Roper 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT 3 Francis Ganance 1966 Ducati Mark 3 4 John Stephens 1970 Ducati 250 5 James Korn 1967 Kawasaki A1 SEPTEMBER 2019

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Announcing Featured Classes for the 2020 Second Annual

Vintage Cup

7187a NOLA Motorsports Park: #1 Andrew Mauk 500 Premier, #9A John Snead 500GP; #122 Alex McLean 500GP; #662 Mark Williams; #367 Below 5442 Road America: #80R Helmi Niederer 500 Premier Photo credit etechphoto.com

AHRMA is pleased to announce the second annual ‘The AHRMA Vintage Cup’ sponsored by NYC Norton (nycnorton. com) and Roadracing World (roadracingworld.com).

This year’s inaugural Vintage Cup (350GP) is successfully bringing added attention to one of AHRMA’s foundation classes.

For the 2020 season, AHRMA’s 500GP and 500 Premier classes will be a featured series of events around the USA. Vintage 500GP and 500 Premier bikes will compete at all AHRMA National road races. In addition to the normal trophies and awards there will be added enhancements for the 2020 season, including:

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Enhanced trophies throughout the season.

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Special awards for series champion.

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Articles and photos on Roadracingworld.com to spotlight the class.

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Roadracing World print magazine enhanced exposure for AHRMA, 500GP and 500 Premier.

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Early access to paddock for pre-entered racers.

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Racer spotlight features in AHRMA Mag.

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Class champion on cover of AHRMA Mag.

Norton Manx, BSA, BMW Rennsport, Matchless G50, Paton twin, Vincent Grey Flash, and many mor

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500 PREMIER: Any fully GP-kitted 500cc OHV/OHC or 750cc sidevalve four-strokes built before December 31, 1968, and like design. Among the eligible machines are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Benelli, “works” fours Bianchi 500 “works” twin BMW Rennsport BSA 500cc twin or single “works” or replica, up to B50 Dick Mann frame with G50 or other period engine Ducati 450 single Ducati 500cc bevel-gear V-twin “works” racer and accurate replicas ESO 500 single Gilera Harley-Davidson KR roadracer Honda CR450 roadracer Honda-Drixton 450 Honda RC181 4-cylinder (no replicas) Jawa “works” twin Jawa 500 single Linto Matchless G50 McIntyre Special and replica, G50 powered Moto Guzzi single, twin and V8 MV triple MV four, early wide-angle head (pre-1973 era) Norton Dominator Daytona 500 or replica Norton Manx Paton twin (8-valve Paton twin not legal for 500 Premier) Rickman GP roadracing frame, powered by G50 or other period engine Royal Enfield, including India-built models.

Seeley frame with G50 or other period engine Triton Triumph 500cc twin “works” or replica; Weslake four-valve heads permitted Velocette Thruxton and Venom Clubman Vincent Grey Flash or replica Weslake (Nourish) pre-unit engines

Note: Honda CB/CL/ SL 350 twins are not eligible for this class.

See 350 Sportsman or Formula 250

500 GRAND PRIX: The eligible machine list is the same as 500 Premier. To enter this class, bikes must weigh at least 285 lbs dry, retain the original piston stroke and have a maximum five-speed gearbox. This class will be run with 500 Premier, but scored separately.

10.2.6 REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR GRAND PRIX CLASSES a. All GP-class motorcycles must be fully GP-kitted, with no lights, no starting mechanisms, no street equipment or associated brackets (factory-welded brackets may be retained if desired), low narrow handlebars (maximum width 32 inches). Fairings are encouraged. b. Frame may be changed to racing type, though must be period type and style. (See rule 9.7.3)

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c. ront forks may be changed, though must be period type and style. “Cerianitype” may be no larger in diameter than 35mm, unless supplied as OEM on that motorcycle. d. Period retrofit gearboxes are permitted (e.g., Quaife, Schafleitner).

Maximum six speeds unless otherwise stated. e. Front disc brakes are prohibited. Rear disc brakes are permitted, but must be period equipment. f. Magnesium engine cases are allowed in 500 Premier.

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g. he number of valves in the cylinder head may not be increased or decreased from stock. h. No more than one carburetor per cylinder. Gardner carburetors are permitted. i. All modifications must be consistent with the spirit of the class and period. j. Appearance and workmanship of a reasonable standard shall be enforced. k. Two-strokes must use silencers. l. Maximum rim width is WM3 (2.15 inches) in all GP classes WWW.AHRMA.ORG

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AHRMA 2019 NATIONAL SERIES SCHEDULES 2019 AHRMA / PRESTON PETTY PRODUCTS

NATIONAL VINTAGE MOTOCROSS SERIES

2019 AHRMA

NATIONAL NEXT GEN MOTOCROSS SERIES

Date Venue

Date Venue

Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online

Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online

7/27

Shady Acres Motocross Park; Friendsville, MD 7/12

7/15

8/11

Moto-Vated Sports Complex; Gray Court, SC 7/26

7/29

8/10

Moto-Vated Sports Complex; Gray Court, SC 7/26

7/29

9/22

Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO

9/6

9/9

8/17

MillCreek MX Park; Pell City, AL

8/2

8/5

10/26

Oak Hill Raceway; Decatur, TX

10/11

10/14

9/14

Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR

8/30

9/2

9/15

Rattlers Run Farms; Fairfield, WA

8/30

9/2

9/21

Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO

9/6

9/9

9/28

T & S Racing; Henryetta, OK

9/13

9/16

9/29

Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA

9/13

9/16

10/19

HLR Motorsports; Moberly, MO

10/4

10/7

10/20

Metcalf Motorcycle County Park; San Jose, CA 10/4

10/7

11/3

Fox Raceway; Pala, CA

10/18

10/21

11/9

Texas Vintage Grand Prix Course; Donie, TX

10/25

10/28

2019 AHRMA / RACETECH

NATIONAL POST VINTAGE MOTOCROSS SERIES

Date Venue

Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online

7/28

Shady Acres Motocross Park; Friendsville, MD 7/12

7/15

8/11

Moto-Vated Sports Complex; Gray Court, SC 7/26

7/29

8/18

MillCreek MX Park; Pell City, AL

8/2

8/5

9/15

Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR

8/30

9/2

9/22

Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO

9/6

9/9

9/29

T & S Racing; Henryetta, OK

9/13

9/16

10/20

HLR Motorsports; Moberly, MO

10/4

10/7

11/3

Fox Raceway; Pala, CA

10/18

10/21

11/10

Texas Vintage Grand Prix Course; Donie, TX

10/25

10/28

2019 AHRMA / JOHN PENTON/PRESTON PETTY

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES

Date Venue

Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online

7/27-28 Shady Acres Motocross Park; Friendsville, MD 7/12

7/15

8/10-11 Pine Lake Raceway and Trails; Ashtabula, OH 7/26

7/29

9/14-15 Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR

8/30

9/2

9/27-28 T & S Racing; Henryetta, OK 10/5-6 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL

9/13 9/20

9/16 9/23

2019 AHRMA / SPEED & SPORT

NATIONAL VINTAGE TRIALS SERIES

Date Venue

Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online

7/20-21* Donner Summit; Soda Springs, CA

TBD

TBD

9/14

Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR

8/30

9/2

9/14

Rattlers Run Farms; Fairfield, WA

8/30

9/2

9/28

Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA

9/13

9/16

10/5-6

Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL

9/20

9/23

10/4

10/7

10/19- 20 Hayes Farm; Ramsey, IL 11/2

Aonia Pass Motocross Park; Washington, GA 10/18

10/21

11/2

MotoVentures; Anza, CA

10/21

10/18

* Please check online schedule after July 8th for exact date or cancellation

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2019 AHRMA / LUKE’S RACECRAFT

NATIONAL HISTORIC ROADRACE SERIES

2019 AHRMA

NATIONAL DIRT TRACK SERIES

Date Venue

*Pre-Entry Deadlines

Date Venue

Mail Online

7/26-28

Road America; Elkhart Lake, WI

7/19

7/19

8/2-4

Gingerman Raceway; South Haven, MI

7/19

7/19

8/16-18

Buttonwillow Raceway Park; Buttonwillow, CA

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8/30-9/1 Utah Motorsports Park; Tooele, UT

8/23

8/23

9/6-8

Talladega Gran Prix; Munford, AL

8/30

8/30

10/3-6

Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL

None

9/30

9/14

Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online

Tar Heel Speedway, ST; Tar Heel, NC

8/30

9/2

9/21

Aonia Pass Motocross Park, TT; Washington, GA

9/6

9/9

9/21

Aonia Pass MX Park, ST; Washington, GA

9/6

9/9

11/2

Aonia Pass Motocross Park, ST; Washington, GA

10/18

10/21

11/2

Aonia Pass MX Park, TT; Washington, GA

10/18

10/21

12/TBD

Culman County Ag.Trade Ctr., ST; Culman, AL

TBD

TBD

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RACE PREVIEWS ROADRACE Luke’s Racecraft National Historic Roadrace Series October 3 - 6– Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL Pre-Entry Deadline: 9/18 (Noon EST)

AHRMA competitors, family and crew must purchase all paddock passes (both roadrace and off-road) on-site at Barber from the AHRMA credential area. DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE from Barber Motorsports Park.

Credential hours / locations: Wednesday: Barber Motorsports Park, Lot C. Hours - 8:00am - 10:00pm.

Thursday: Barber Motorsports Park, Lot C. Hours - 6:30am - 9:00pm.

Friday: Hampton Inn. Hours - 6:30am - 9:00pm Saturday: Hampton Inn. Hours - 7:00am - 11:00am Sunday: Hampton Inn. Hours - 7:00am - 9:00am.

The Hampton Inn is located at 310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds, Alabama, 35094, between Bass Pro Shops and Barber Motorsports Parkway.

Paddock Pass Prices: $40/four days; $35/three days, $25/two days, $15/one day. Once you have a wristband. you will have 24hr access to the Park.

Camping: $25/night Paddock/Power Reservation Request forms are due September 6. *Please note* In addition to pit/entrance passes into Barber Motorsports Park, racers must have a valid paddock parking pass displayed on your dashboard for the weekend for ALL roadrace and off-road participants and their crews. You will not be allowed on Barber Motorsports Parkway without proper credentials.

Anyone wishing to participate in the AHRMA roadracing events at the 2019 Barber Vintage Festival must meet all of the Pre-Barber race requirements listed on the AHRMA website.

GPS Coordinates: N33 31.983 W86 36.821 Once you have a wristband: you will have 24hr access to the Park. Gate Fee: $40/four days; $35/three days, $25/two days, $15/one day.

Camping: $25/night – reserve by Sept. 6 on Paddock/Power Reservation Request Form.

Concessions: Yes. Lodging: Holiday Inn Express, 205.957.0555.

Days Inn, 205.699.9833. Best Western Bass, 205.640.5300. Comfort Inn, 205.640.6600.

Quality Inn (formerly Jameson Inn), 205.661.9323.

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

Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35094; phone 205.699.7275.

Website: www.barbermotorsports.com

DIRT TRACK

Sept 21 – Aonia Pass MX Park, Washington, GA. TT & ST

Pre-Entry Deadline: Mail, Fax & Email: 9/6 Pre-Entry Deadline: Online 9/9 (noon EST)

Directions From I-20, exit 172, go north on Hwy 78 for 15 miles, park is on the left.

Gate fee: $10/one day; $15/two days Camping: Yes, free. RV hookups, $25/night, payable on-site.

Concessions: Yes. Lodging Washington – about 8 minutes from track Redland Motel, 706.678.3225 (ask for track discount) ; Jameson Inn, 706.678.7925; Holiday Inn Express, 706.595.6500.

Thomson – about 15 minutes of track on I-20,Exit 172; Hampton Inn, (ask for track discount), 706.595.56300; Econolodge, 706.595.7144; Best Western White Columns, 706.595.8000.

Track address: Aonia Pass Motocross Park, 3030 Thomson Road (Hwy 78), Washington, GA 30673.

Contact: Atlanta Motorcycle Club, phone 770.867.1676 Websites: www.atlantamotorcycleclub.com or www.ahrmase.org On Facebook: Aonia-Pass-Mx-Park or Atlanta Motorcycle Club National Dirt Track Schedule: Dirt Track sign-up, Noon; TT practice and racing. 3:00pm; Short Track practice and racing 5:00pm.

OFFROAD Sept 14 -15 – Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR

Sept 14 -15- John Penton/Preston Petty National Cross Country Series Sept 14 Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series Sept 14 Speed & Sport National Trials Series Sept 15 Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email 8/30 Pre-entry Deadline Online: 9/2, 11am EST.

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Continuous improvements on an already exciting natural grass MX track.

Daily updates on Arkansas Dirt Riders Facebook site.Check the site for more info.

Gate Fee: $10/day, $20/weekend Gates: Open at 9:00am on Friday, weekend gate times 6:00am-8:00pm Camping: Yes, free primitive camping. No hookups.

Concessions: Yes, by the New Blaine Country Kitchen Lodging: Any lodgings in Russellville, Dardanelle, or Paris, Arkansas.

Contact: Bob Diffee, 501.517.8878 Lynn Burton 501.539.3361 GPS Coordinates: 35.2831 N, 93.3905 W Directions: One mile East of New Blaine, AR off Hwy. 22.

From Russellville go south on Hwy 7 thru Dardanelle to Hwy 22.

Turn west on Hwy 22 towards New Blaine.

One mile before New Blaine turn left on Jenkins Way at the New Blaine General Store.

Follow arrows to start area.

Parking on right in field.

Arkansas Dirt Riders coninued Schedule Friday: Sign-up and tech, 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Trials schedule, Saturday: Sign-up 7:00am-12:30am; Riders’ meeting 1:00pm; Trials start 1:30pm Cross Country schedule, Saturday: Sign-up and tech (all riders), 7:00- 8:30am; Rider’s meeting (all riders), 8:30am; Sighting lap (both vintage and post vintage), 9:30am; Vintage race start, 9:30am; Post Vintage race start, 11:00am.

Vintage MX schedule, Saturday: Sign-up and tech, 7:00-12:30am; Rider’s meeting, 12:30pm; Practice, 1:00-2:0pm; Racing begins 2:00pm.

Cross Country schedule, Sunday: Sign-up and tech (all riders), 7:00- 8:30am; Rider’s meeting (all riders), 8:30am; Sighting lap (both vintage and post vintage), 9:30am; Vintage race start, 9:30am; Post Vintage race start, 11:00am.

Post Vintage MX schedule, Sunday: Signup and tech, 7:00-12:30am; Rider’s meeting, 12:30pm; Practice, 1:00-2:0pm; Racing begins 2:00pm.

Sept 14 -15 – Rattlers Run Farms; Fairfield, WA Sept 14 Sept 15 -

Speed & Sport National Trials Series Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series

Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email 8/30 Pre-entry Deadline Online: 9/2, 11am EST. SEPTEMBER 2019

Gate Fee: $10.00/day, $20 for the weekend.

Kids under 12, free.

Camping: Yes, free. No hookups. For camping info, phone 509.688.5918 Special Event Saturday: Poker Run; 3:00pm – 5:00pm; Early MX signup 6:00-7:30 Concessions: Yes. Lodging: Coeur D’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, US Highway 95, Worley, ID 83876, 208.686.0248.

Track Address: 13910 E. Rattlers Run Rd., Fairfield, WA 99012 Contact: For motocross info, contact Bryan Anderberg 509.688.5918 For trials info, contact Chris Allen; 509.710.7916 Online information: www.ahrmanw.org/ schedule/event/rattlers-run/ Directions from the West and East on I-90: Take exit 289 Pines Rd/ Hwy 27. Go South 19 miles, (half a mile past mile marker 67) turn right on Palouse Rd, left on Jackson Rd, hard right onto E. Rat-tlers Run Road, 1.5 miles gravel road to Farm, left on S.Darknell Rd. Left into farm entrance.

Race Schedule Trials school, Friday: 4:00pm, no need to signup, just show up. Free to all.

Trial schedule, Saturday: Sign-up, 9:00am; trial starts, 10:00.

Vintage MX schedule, Sunday: Sign-up, 7:00am; rider’s meeting, 8:30am practice, 8:459:30am; ; racing begins, 9:45am.

Sept 21 -22 – Two Rivers Racing, Milliken, CO Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 22 -

Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series Next Gen Motocross Series

Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email 9/6 Pre-entry Deadline Online: 9/9, 11am EST.

Gate Fee: Cash only, $10 per person age 12 and over per day. No credit cards. Wristbands must be worn – can leave property, show wristband upon re-entry.

Gate Hours: Open Friday 10:00 am, Saturday 7:00 am and Sunday 7:00 am. Gate is closed and locked by 10:00pm each night.

Camping: Yes, SELF-CONTAINED units only, $10 per unit per night, cash. No tents. Weld county does not allow “camping” but you may park overnight.

Noise curfew: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am – Quiet.

Concessions: Minimal, will have sandwiches, fruit, drinks. Small towns less than one mile away.

Lodging: Greeley - Hampton Inn & Suites, 970.339.5525; Holiday Inn Express,

970.330.7495. Loveland - Quality Inn & Suites, 970.593.0100; Best Western Plus Loveland, 970.667.7810.

Track address: 22437 Weld County Road 19.

Milliken, CO 80543 Contact: phone 970.515.5343 On Facebook: Two Rivers Racing Directions from I-25: North of Denver, exit 252 East 10 miles on Highway 60 past Johnstown to County Rd 19, turn south (right), go ½ mile+. Track is on the right, past corner Rd 46 ½.

Directions from I-76: Exit West to Greeley Highway 34, continue west to Highway 257, go south to Milliken. Turn right on Highway 60, go 1 mile west, turn south (left) on County Rd 19, go ½ mile+. Track is on the right, past corner Rd 46 ½.

Schedule Open Practice, Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm; Early sign-up for all events, Friday: 8:00am; additional sign-up hours will be announced daily.

Vintage MX schedule, Saturday: Sign-up, 7:00-8:30am; rider’s meeting, 8:30am; practice, 9:00am; racing begins, 10:30am.

PVMX/NGMX schedule, Sunday: Sign-up, 7:00-8:30am; rider’s meeting, 8:30am; practice, 9:00am; racing begins, 10:30am.

Awards will be given out each day after the race.

2019 Transponder Rental Form AHRMA National Historic Cup Roadrace events utilize MYLAPS transponders for timing and scoring. We have selected MYLAPS based on several considerations, which include performance experienced by other racing organizations and integration with our SeriesTracker online registration and event-scoring software.

The MYLAPS transponders compatible with our scoring system are: Bike Classic, Bike Flex and Bike Direct Power. Any one of these models is to be mounted vertically (pin pointing upward) on either fork leg, no more than 42 inches off the ground.

AHRMA Membership # ______________ Bike # _______ Event Name: ___________________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________Mobile Phone: ___________________________ Email: _______________________________ MC/Visa/Disc/AmEx: ______________________Exp. Date: ______ cvv code ____ Signature __________________________________ Please ensure your credit card billing address and ZIP Code are included; your card will not be charged until after the event

Pricing and additional rental responsibilities: • • • •

Rental fee is $30 per day at all roadrace events; reservations must be made in advance.

Transponders may be picked up at registration, and must be returned at the end of the event to avoid extra charges.

Note: Reserved transponders that are not picked up are subject to the full rental charge for the event.

Transponders not returned are subject to replacement charges, which may exceed $400.

Rent-to-own transponder rental program - Anyone who spends $400 in rental fees over a two-year period (renter is responsible for providing proof) will be eligible to purchase a new-in-the-box transponder for an additional $150.

Send completed entry form to Elli Klein / AHRMA Mail: 5765 Walnut Road, Macclenny, FL 32063 • Fax: 904.485.8075 • Scan and Email: elli.klein@ahrma.org For more information call: 321.277.4985.

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The Scitsu Tachometer has been the racers’ favorite for over 30 years.

Requires no fixed wiring to the bike. Simply fit with one bolt, and tie-wrap or tape the pickup wire along the spark plug lead the tach is ready to go!

Huge inventory of parts for C15, B40, B25, T25, B44 & B50 - Also buy old dealer inventories Peter Quick 603-532-7300 www.bsaunitsingles.com REACH THOUSANDS OF RACERS, FANS AND ENTHUSIASTS

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SEPTEMBER 2019

3rd Annual “Barber Cup� Pro Challenge Presented by Motocorse Performance

The 3rd Annual AHRMA Barber Cup (formerly the Formula Thunder Pro Challenge) will take place upon completion of the AHRMA racing schedule on October 5, 2019, during the 15th Annual Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, AL. Sponsorships and purse to be announced.

This 10-lap special race is open to 20 competitors and will take place immediately following completion of the AHRMA's Saturday race schedule. A 20-minute qualifying session will run after practice on Thursday or Friday (depending on weather conditions). No track time

A qualified racer will: 1. Be a licensed AHRMA competitor 2. Take part in at least one day of practice, either Thursday or Friday 3. Participate in qualifying round following scheduled practice on Friday evening 4. Be entered in the regular Formula Thunder race on Saturday 5. Be capable of running in the front part of the field in an AHRMA Formula Thunder race (based on lap times)

Eligible riders will be notified by email on

September 26

For equipment rules, see the AHRMA Handbook, and specific Sections 9.8 and 10.17. (AHRMA Handbook is available at www.ahrma.org/ahrma-handbook)

Contact

luke.conner@ahrma.org for additional information.

will be taken from our roadrace program.

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MX - CROSS COUNTRY - ENDURO - ROADRACE - DIRT TRACK All Noleen shocks are built for the rider and their bike, by racers for racers.

MT3 TWIN PIGGYBACKS $798.00 a pair

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All Noleen shocks come with a 60 day setup warranty that covers the springs and valving.

We Service/Revalve Fox,KYB,Ohlins,Showa,Works Performance,WP and all serviceable Shocks and Forks

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AHRMA Fast and Safe RR School is Offered at All Roadrace Events Except Barber Vintage Festival in October.

CONTACT ANDREW COWELL FOR MORE INFO

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David Aldana: The Last of the Gladiators Wheel-to-Wheel Roadracing, NJMP Mill Creek's Got Some Secret Sauce Over 69 years of experience in manufacturing gloves.

JUly 2019, Vol. No.1, Issue No.6

Gloves Rodney

Over 69 years of looking for new materials and testing new technology, costantly developing products which combine improved comfort and safety in an increasingly demanding market. We first started to producing fashion and working gloves in 1946. Since 1975 we have been producing the finest motorcycling gloves available, we always have and will continue to develop improved safety and comfort of our gloves in conction with top professional riders and material technologists.

1979 Held developed and produced their first motocross glove, in cooperation with Erwin Schmieder (11 times European Champion).

Titan

$ 380.00

Short-Race Sports Glove

Kangaroo and cowhide leather, flat seams, stretch panels, visor wipe, hard plastic knuckle, Kevlar®, reinforced hand and thumb, finger bridge, SUPERFABRIC®

Perforated kangaroo and goat skin leather, COOLMAX® lining, flat seams, stretch panels, foam knuckle reinforcement, SUPERFABRIC® hand reinforcement

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Race-Tex

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Perforated kangaroo leather and durable spandex, air vents, hard plastic knuckle, SUPERFABRIC® reinforcement

$ 160.00

Touring Glove

Black, Grey-Black

The Benchmark Phantom is Revolutionized

The new generation of our classic glove.

Preformed kangaroo leather, Kevlar®, comfort seams, sting ray leather, titanium knuckle, superfabric®, SUPROTECT® shock absorption, GFK Protectors, shockabsorbing gel, visor wipe, stretch panels, carbon-aramid thumb, perforation

Preformed kangaroo leather, comfort seams, visor wipe, SUPROTECT® shock absorption, SUPERFABRIC® reinforcement, reflective patches

Kangaroo and cowhide leather with GORE-TEX membrane, Kevlar® reinforcement, flat seams, hard plastic knuckle, SUPERFABRIC® reinforcement, GFK Protectors, visor wipe

Goatskin and Nyspan construction, Thermoplush fleece lining, GORE-TEX® membrane, flat seams, stretch panels, visor wipe, leather covered hard plastic knuckle, SUPERFABRIC® reinforcement, reflective piping

Emotion

$ 170.00

Sports Glove

Air Stream II

$ 160.00

Held Gore-Tex® glove with X-TRAFIT™ product technology Goatskin and Taslan construction, GORE-TEX® membrane, visor wipe, foam knuckle & finger protection, schoeller®-keprotec® thumb protection, reinforced palm, reflective panels

$ 65.00

Black

Soft goatskin leather, flat seams, Velcro adjustment at cuff

“Breezy” chamber (unlined)

Black

Evo-Thrux

Launched exclusively by Held: GORE 2in1 technology from Held with the 2-chamber system enters the market.

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Summer Glove

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Black

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Black, Black-White, Black-Yellow, White-Red, White-Blue, White-Green

The safest glove in its class!

2014 COLLECTION

$ 220.00

Held Gore-Tex® glove with X-TRAFIT™ product technology

Black, Black-White

The ultimate ADV glove. $ 300.00

Sports Glove

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$ 120.00

Summer Glove

Phantom II

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Rain Cloud

$ 265.00

Held Gore-Tex® glove with X-TRAFIT™ product technology

Tony Mang’s original race glove

2005

Many watertight motorcycle gloves are made of four layers: a sturdy outer material; an insulating layer; a watertight layer and a lining material. The robust new GORE-TEX® membrane used in the X-TRAFIT™ technology makes it possible to eliminate two layers. All remaining layers are laminated together using a three-dimensional process and Gore’s new thermal adhesive netlike structure to retain breathability.

Black, Black-White

The year of the big breakthrough. With the help of Toni Mang (5 times GP World Champion), Held developed a totally new and radically different glove. Its specification still sets the standard for all up-to-date sports gloves.

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X-TRAFIT® is the next-gen GORE-TEX® technology allowing the highly functional, breathable, wind-blocking and water-repellent membranes for motorcycle gloves a sensitive grip feeling and optimal comfort for the hands.

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Held GORE-TEX® Gloves with X-TRAFIT™

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Black, Black-White, Red-White, Blue-White

The first race gloves with carbon shells – made by Held.

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$ 120.00

Summer Glove $ 160.00

Sports Glove Race level protection featuring preformed kangaroo leather, Kevlar®, comfort seams, finger bridge, sting ray leather, carbon & titanium knuckle, carbon side hand protector, superfabric®, SUPROTECT® shock absorption, GFK Protectors, shock-absorbing gel, visor wipe, stretch panels, carbon-aramid thumb, perforation.

$ 150.00

Air n Dry

Summer Glove

Kangaroo and cowhide leather, flat seams, stretch panels, visor wipe, hard plastic knuckle, Kevlar®, hard plastic side hand protector, SUPERFABRIC®

Perforated kangaroo leather and mesh fabric, lined with Kevlar® and COOLMAX®, vent panels between fingers, comfort seams, visor wipe, hard plastic knuckle

Black, Black-White, Black-Red, Black-Blue

Black

$ 250.00

Rachel

Touring glove with GORE TEX® 2in1 summer technology from Held

Underglove

$ 20.00

Underglove

1 Round-cut fingers provide a preshaped form for maxiumum user comfort.

2 Leather parts are overlapped where they meet and joined with backstitch to provide the finest seam. This gives the gloves a highly sensitive feel.

3 Each seam takes 30 minutes of hand work.

4 The finger gusset is pulled forward, so there is no pressure on the finger from the seams.

Stay warm and comfortable with this low-profile 100% pure silk glove liner.

$ 175.00

A World’s First Innovation by

Held Gore-Tex® glove with X-TRAFIT™ product technology

Kangaroo leather and CORDURA® 2-in-1 construction, warm, waterproof GORE-TEX® compartment and vented second compartment, visor wipe, stretch panels, hard plastic knuckle protection, SUPERFABRIC® reinforcement, reflective panels

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Goatskin and stretch fabric construction, GORETEX® membrane, visor wipe, leather covered hard plastic knuckle, SUPERFABRIC® reinforcement, double leather at palm, reflective panels

Black, Black-Grey

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AHRMA BENEVOLENT FUND The Benevolent Fund was created in 1992 as a means of helping AHRMA members in need. AHRMA offers a variety of raffles and other fundraisers benefitting the Benevolent Fund. Members also are encouraged to contribute directly.

Members in good standing for at least one year may take advantage of the fund.

All applications for assistance are kept confidential. Requirements are listed in the AHRMA Handbook.

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BARBER VINTAGE • 2 01 9 • ROAD RACING • CROSS COUNTRY

GATES OPEN AT 7:30AM DAILY

www.BarberVintageFestival.org • Be sure to visit the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum at Barber Motorsports Park •

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MARKETPLACE FOR SALE: 1963 Honda Benly 150 Touring. Amateur restoration and repaint of frame about 15 years ago. Engine was not rebuilt, but top end disassembled and freed up. Runs, rides, everything works. No title. Just restored it to take to the races as a pit bike and ride in parades, but still a cool old early version of the Benly. You can find a lot of the late versions but not many of the early ones. $1,700 obo Jim 719-331-5249 jkpsmarch@ msn.com.

2006 NCR MIllona One Shot, 2017 engine/transmission rebuild 1100 evo NCR 1123cc kit; approx 120 RWHP; Zard titanium/carbon twin output exhaust; approx 185 miles since rebuild, track days only. EVO2 carbon breather box, new clutch plates; includes original 1000DS NCR motor, too much to list, ready to race $44,000.00. Tom 321-604-0317.

Sales.usa@gpmotorbikes.com

FOR SALE: Yamaha RZ350 YPVS 1985. Telfix fairing and clip ons, rear sets . Never raced. Excellent.

Owned 18 years. Information : 503-260-5597. ten1pdx@yahoo. com . Portland, OR TenMoto Racing. Can deliver to Barber.

FOR SALE: 1955 Harley-Davidson, the "Michael T." I built this KH with a lot of KR and other custom parts in 1976-77.

Low miles, this bike still has the original tires I put on it. See our "Street Trackers" ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist for more info and photos. Pat Conroy, 215-776-5079, patconroy77@ hotmail.com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

FOR SALE: 1963 Triumph Tiger Cub in near perfect condition.

Cool, nice sounding exhaust, a Mikuni carburetor, and a really nice paint job. Runs well, shifts good, clean title; it seems it must have been upgraded to 250cc.

Look for our ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist for more information and photos. Pat Conroy, 215-776-5079, patconroy77@ hotmail.com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

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High Quality, Adjustable, Race/ Display Stands! Heavy-Duty, fully adjustable "Jack-Stand" style for your vintage bike! Removable handle tucks in closer to bike and includes hand grip. TIG-welded.

Stainless hardware. Industrial quality powder-coat. None finer! $125 plus shipping. Gordon McCaffer 315-729-8415. motoweld@hotmail.com.

ADVERTISE YOUR VINTAGE RACING RELATED BUSINESS & PRODUCTS HERE

FOR SALE: 1953 Ford F350 with snow plow, A.K.A. "Tina Patina." Deluxe model out of Hagerstown, Maryland with old, hand-painted logos, original chrome roof gutter trim, and hood ornaments. Original engine, transmission, and rear end, functionality unknown.

Solid frame with intact floors.

See our ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist for more. Pat Conroy, 215-776-5079, patconroy77@ hotmail.com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

NEW! ‘74 Can-Am Aluminum Chain Tensioner, spring-loaded.

Now available for vintage CanAm, mounts on stock mounting holes for OEM chain guide with modern ball bearing chain roller.

Eliminates chain slap, $90.00 US + shipping. Contact Jeff Clark

Disc Brake Resurfacing Resurfacing $55 plus shipping Disc drilling $100.00 and up.

Disc thinning $85.00 Frame and swingarm strengthening, modification. Frame restoration Custom axles and Wheel spacers, custom control cables, See ad in AHRMA Handbook. Tool Salvage & Motorcycle Works, 15709 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44112,

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For Sale: 1972, 400CC CZ Vintage Racer. This bike has been owned by me for approx. 20 yrs. during that time it has been used for dirt riding, but never raced. it is not bent or damaged in any way. it has not been run for 10 yrs now. It was restored, but not to show quality, the engine has a new piston, and various new parts. It is in VGC. I also have the 250cc engine complete with exhaust system which goes with the bike. I have never had the 250 engine in the bike, but it would be a quick change. Total price for both is $5,000usd. I live in KELOWNA, BC CANADA, close to the US border. Bike can be PU,

SOS2 98 Aprilia RS250 w/ CRF450R Motor $6500

Sell/trade. Two hours on a major overhaul including complete motor rebuild. Race bike; bump or roller starter.

Has scratches and nicks, but no problems. Bodywork rough, new Airtech upper, lower, and tail included. Cash, Bill of Sale only. Reasonable offers considered. Possible trade for pre1970’s road bike or sports car.

Mark Hunter 805-235-2301. duc185@gmail.com. Chico, CA. jkpsmarch@msn.com

SEPTEMBER 2019

SWAP MEET

Rob North 1974 Trident 750 Fresh Engine TH- 6 cams lifters, digital ignition, Carrillo rods, light Peckett crank, C/R Quaffe 5-speed, Krober tach, 1;1 pistons, rectangular swingarm, Newby belt primary, Sun rims/stainless spokes, belly pan, race calipers, extra new aluminum fuel tank. Race stand included.

Original owner. $25,000 USA. Contact Royce at 386-317-4541.

Parts: Triumph 650/750 twin race cams, new with TH-6 profile. Contact Royce at 386-317-4541.

For Sale: 1974 Husqvarna WR 175. Excellent Condition, restored but not used. A beautiful, like new cross country racer. $3,000. Rollnstones@Charter.NET For Sale: 1973 Penton 175 Jackpiner. Excellent Condition, restored.$2700. Rollnstones@ Charter.NET For Sale: 1972 OSSA 250 Six-Day Replica.

Excellent Condition. $3000. Rollnstones@ Charter.NET

SWAP MEET GUIDLINES

AHRMA members may submit two free, 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 one month.

Email your ads to: Curt.Comer@ ahrma.org

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

You may also mail ads to: Curt Comer, AHRMA Headquarters, 49 Ferguson Lane, Elora, TN, 37328 Deadline for the September issue is August 10th 2019.

SEPTEMBER 2019

WHERE AHRMA MEMBERS BUY, SELL, AND TRADE

For Sale: 1983 Suzuki PE 175.

1st overbore,fresh everything, stock machine, and ready to ride/race, $1,400 OBO. also, 1978 HD SX 250 roller with 2 engines, (blown), Make offer. Contact Gene @ 309264-9243, Peoria, IL.

FOR SALE: HRD Comet Racer, 49Engine, "51 Chassis, Bramptons, Thornton, Bob Dunn Engine, Raced for 31 years in USA & Canada.

Chris Lipscomb's "Flomet". For more information call Tom or Peggy 863-551-9214 or pegtom2@att.net (Fl.) $42,500

TRANSPORT I’m traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area to Rattlers Run Farms in Eastern Washington for the Vintage Motocross event on September 15th 2019. I have room in my enclosed van for one race bike, gear bag and fuel. Please contact Doug Brown @ 510.952.6589.

FOR SALE Vintage MX Motorcycle Collection Beautiful Pre-1974 and Post Vintage MX Machines. Mostly 1970-1974. All bikes run great and are mechanically perfect. Cosmetically, all bikes are beautiful with half of which are too nice to race. Up to 20 bikes to be sold. Would prefer to sell as one package. Retiring from racing due to injuries. Everything must go.

Any questions call Jay 443 506 4018.

Wanted: Bultaco Astro Pipe 1972-1973. Astro M106 / 326 cc. Also Skyway muffler. Cointact John T. Skinner 324- 821-2535 or 334-7442536 1984 Husqvarna 400WRWC $3800 Set up CC and MX Suzuki front forks, custom Aluminum triple trees, goldvalve cartage emulator, Olins rear shocks, Aluminum gas tank, MZB electronic ignition, X-ring DID chain, wide footpegs, ultimate woods weapon.

Bill Goldsby AHRMA 31013137 call or text 772-708-7172 e-mail billgoldsby@att.net The Last BVR 5 Valve Made by Brian Valentine and Based on the Weslake speedway engine.

This a Big Fin that was not finished from about 20 total made, includes the casting patterns and enough pieces to build an engine. $8,000. contact Dan at danw578@yahoo. com For Sale: Rebuilt works performance shocks.

New shafts ,seals and bumpers.overall length 17", eye to eye approx 16.25" Too long for my project. $300. Wanted 13,14,or 15 tooth sprocket for 1973 Rickman with Zundapp engine. Shaft hole is oval and measures 16mm x 20mm..1982 Canam 400 Qualifier. needs stator rebuilt nice shape. asking $2000. can send pics. mccauley.micko@gmail.com 269-629-3185 For Sale: 1986 Suzuki RM 250 Eric Gorr Racing rebuilt motor, New Works Performance Shock, New fork Seals, Full Circle Wheels. $1095 OBO.

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FOR SALE: HRD Comet Racer, 49Engine, "51 Chassis, Bramptons, Thornton, Bob Dunn Engine, Raced for 31 years in USA & Canada.

Chris Lipscomb's "Flomet". For more information call Tom or Peggy 863-551-9214 or pegtom2@att.net (Fl.) $42,500 FOR SALE: 1976 Rickman Metisse CR750 .

Original tank and Evan Wilcox gas tank. Spare Gustaffson windscreen, chain adjusters. Dyna ignition. Email hodakka@gmail.com or text 509-389-3906.

REACH OVER 3500 TARGETED CUSTOMERS WITH AHRMA ADVERTISING! For rates and ad sizes contact Curt.Comer@ ahrma.org 706. 492. 5070 ________________________ Looking to reach those racers who need specific parts for their motorcycles? Marketplace is where they will find you! Send your advertisement in today and start selling your products.

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A Yankee Goes to the Beach, and Leaves a Lasting Legacy

“Notice the date of the two letters, Christmas Eve, 1974. John Taylor and company must have had tremendous customer service to write a personalized letter the night before Christmas admitting to their flawed parts. The last sentence must also appease the insurance company for Yankee; thanks for the warning!”

As a 35-year-

old who enjoys the

motorcycling hobby

chrome in the sunlight,

so much, I am often

the salesman had

asked two questions:

him hook, line and

Why are you into vin-

sinker. He bought this

tage bikes and why

English thoroughbred:

are you into vintage

a thoroughbred with

Can Am, specifically?

leaking crank cases,

The true answers to

worn out clutch basket

these questions begin

and a previous owner

with my father as a

who drag raced it.

16-year-old motorcy-

Luckily for him, the

cle rider in Cincinnati,

OH, and an even more obscure motorcycle, the Yankee Z500 twin.

The year was 1966 and my

16-year-old dad was working at a service

station that had many different cars and bikes pass through. One of the deals

he couldn’t pass up was his first motorcycle, a 1965 Honda CL72 scrambler.

Riding the tires off that bike in the sum-

mer, he and his friend found themselves lost on the back roads. As fate would

have it, they stumbled upon a used car

dealership displaying a beautiful chrome and black Royal Enfield Interceptor.

The moment that 16-year-old saw that 50

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local shop that sold

it new knew of the bike. Circle Cycles in Cincinnati was a dealer of many unique cycles and its owner, Dave, would call

and order parts for my dad. But it was a 1968 Hot Rod magazine article that

that left a lasting impression on Dad. Hot Rod magazine always had a brief motorcycle section, and one month offered a

glimpse into a new, 500 CC, twin cylinder two-stroke that would be lightweight, fast and have only the best components. It was the Yankee Z500.

In 1972, married and ready to

really start their adventures, my parents moved to the Outer Banks of North

Carolina. Most of the locals had Honda scramblers, while a few had BSAs and Triumphs. But Virginia Beach had an

Ossa dealer and the Pioneer had always stuck out in my dad’s mind. Visiting the dealer in Virginia, he found two brand

new Yankee Z500s gracing the show-

room. The dealer said he’d had them for

a year and a half and just can’t sell them.

Thinking back to Hot Rod magazine

article, buying one was an easy decision

to make. The sandy beaches of Hatteras

would surely put it through its paces, but

so would a neighbor’s son from Michigan on a brand-new Can Am MX250. A solid, 34-horsepower, 225-pound steed, the

Can Am sailed through the sandy beach

trails, outrunning the brand-new Yankee, which made its way to the market with 38 horsepower and weighing around 325 pounds. It wasn’t long before a main bearing

broke its cage and the new ‘Yank’ was sidelined, while the Can Am kept roosting around.

It was late ’74 and a

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Yankee with 500 miles on the odometer sat broken. What was a hot-rodder to do but call the factory and tell them

his problem.? Well, it was almost as if

Yankee were sitting there waiting for their bike owners to call so they could jump

into action with the engine they desper-

ately wanted to put out. After a series of letters (refer to the pictures) and phone calls, my father had Yankee port and

blueprint the cylinders, fabricate expansion chambers, and set my him up with

a 60-hp, 180-degree crank, fire-breathing beast with straight stingers, bigger

carbs, ports and high compression. The American Yankee was doing doughnuts around anything that dared enter the sand flats.

Fast-forward to 1984 and I

am born. I played soccer and baseball growing up, mixed in with surfing and

fishing, but I also enjoyed being in the garage sitting on the Yankee, trying to

pull in its ultra-stiff clutch from the extra clutch plates, my ears ring with it just sitting there. Today, the bike resides

inside with the receipts and letters that

accompany this story. I am into vintage bikes because, after I graduated col-

“One of the unique features of the Yankee Z was the ability to outfit the engine with right or left-side shifting. Since the British bikes were so prominent in the early stages of his riding, the decision to go with right-side shift was an easy one.”

lege, I wanted a fun hobby and was

always around cars and motorcycles

growing up. My Dad said, “If I were you, I would get something affordable and easy to fix, nothing water-cooled with disc

brakes if you’re just starting out.” Well,

Yankees aren’t exactly a dime a dozen.

But I remembered his Can Am story and

thought, “If I’m going to get into a racing

my brother and I race Can Am 250s of

various years and it’s as fun a hobby as anyone could ask for. I just wish more

younger guys would get into it. The bikes are awesome, the stories are great and the people are the best!

Story By: Jeff Lang

hobby, I want something fast and I love

motorcycles.” A Can Am MX250 checked both of those boxes! Now in AHRMA,

2019 AHRMA Offroad Racing Schedule Friday, October 4, 2020

Saturday, October 5, 2020

Sunday, October 6, 2020

Paid Trials School: Time and special guest instructor to be announced!

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Trials Sign Up: 7:00 am – 8:00 am Checkers Meeting: 8:00 am Riders Meeting: 8:30 am Trial Starts: 9:00 am

Cross County Sign Up: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Riders Meeting: 8:10 am Sighting Lap All Riders: 8:30 am Vintage Race: (including novice and women): 9:00 am PV Race: 11:00 am

Trials Sign-Up: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Checkers Meeting: 12:00 pm Riders Meeting: 12:30 pm Start Time: 1:00 pm Trials Sign Up (Saturday entries): 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cross County Sign Up: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Free Trials Clinic: 5:00 pm

Cross County Sign Up: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Riders Meeting: 12:00 pm Sighting Lap, All Riders: 12:30 pm Vintage Race (including novice and women): 1:00 pm PV Race: 3:00 pm

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