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welcome to AHRMA Mag EDITOR IN CHIEF Alice Sexton ASSOCIATE EDITORS Patrick McGraw FASTLINES EDITOR Volunteer Position Open MARKETPLACE & SWAP MEET EDITOR Volunteer Position Open LAST PAGE GUEST EDITOR Don Emde Getting lapped in the Omega at my then hometown track, Willow Springs, running WSMC. Maybe about 2006?
Here’s to hoping everyone has enjoyed the inaugural issue of AHRMA Mag! Don’t know about all y’all- but seeing our member’s racing pix in color is pretty darn exciting. I mean– we don’t buy all of that fancy-pants racing gear or spiffy paint jobs and exotic parts for nothin’– let’s show it all off in glorious color! For those that don’t know me- here’s a bit of history of how I came to club racing. Growing up in Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay, my father was a hot rod mechanic. From a very early age, I spent many hours with him in the garage, handing him tools and holding this or that. We primarily worked on restoring carsa 1964 Pony Mustang for my mother, a 1956 Chevy for my brother, and a 1968 e-type Jag. In between the cars, we worked on the race boat, a Stevens hull, flat bottom ski-race runabout with a big block Ford that my Dad ran in the local MidAtlantic boat racing club. Weekends were spent going to the races, where we ran around with other kids, had cookouts and watched our father’s race, vintage and more modern boats, and if we were lucky, not have to work on the engine- or go homeafter the first heat races. Living in Washington, DC- the first thing I did when I learned to ride a motorcycle in 1985 was head to Summit Point to watch club motorcycle racing. As a street rider, I’d get my friends to go to the MARRC meetings in the winter to eat pizza and watch motorcycle racing. We didn’t know anyone there- but it was a fun way to spend a Saturday night. I eventually offered to do some graphics for MARRC and that way met some great people, that I’m still friends with today, who brought me into their world of vintage. I first witnessed AHRMA at Summit, wow! I could not believe the amazing and beautiful bikes- the entire line up from Team Obsolete right across pit road from Mr. Barber’s line up. The on-track battles and the excitement that unfolded in the pits as I stood RIGHT THERE, hearing nearly everything the racers said. Meeting racers like Thomas Stevens, Steven Thomas, The Legends on those BMW’s, Dave Roper and Larry Poons? Holy Cow! Surely- just like the rest of you- I was hooked. While yes- I did get my roadrace license and run MARRC, WSMC and AHRMA for a number of years- my back-marker mantra has been that I’m a better pit crew than a racer. As one of my friends from across the pond once said, “I was in no danger of winning a race!” We had a great time putting together this issue, especially researching the history of 350GP. If anyone wants to join the fun with AHRMA Mag just shoot me an email. Get Your Race Faces on the 2019 Season is Here!
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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Merritt Brown, Dennis Donahoe, Cindy McLean, Ron Melton, Albert Newmann, Ed Roman, Kelly Shane, Brady Walker PHOTGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS Thomas Aubrey, Sharon Bean, AJ Gubser, Kenny Lau, Charlie Morey, Etech Photography, Albert Newmann, & Judy Macha Newmann, Mike Yiend. ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Alice Sexton alice.sexton@ahrma.org | 706.492.5070 ....................................... DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Cindy McLean cindy.mclean@ahrma.org | 904.477.6987 PRINT COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Alice Sexton alice.sexton@ahrma.org | 706.492.5070
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My Mentor My Friend We sat in the pits planning our start, You planning your line and recommending mine, I will never forget what you said to me... You better stay out of my path, and all I could do was laugh, Jesse was a friend and a mentor who took me under his wing, Showed me how to be competitive, how to build a fast bike, race with confidence, race with pride and showed me what it’s like to really be alive. Now I line up on the grid with everything you taught me going through my mind,
Missing my friend who used to be right there with me on the line, Today I race your bike with your number painted on my sleeve, Wishing I could have just a few more laps with you my friend, Just a few more before you had to leave. Jesse Seary #271
David Lamberth, Executive Director 309 Buffalo Run Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615.420.6435/fax 615.420.6438; dlamberth@ahrma.org
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RACE DIRECTORS
If you see a new racer, take them under your wing. Show them how to build a strong bike, a safe bike and what it really takes to be fast.
DIRT TRACK DIRECTOR David Aldana: 770.653.1909; davidaldana13@hotmail.com
You will be a part of changing their whole life, I promise you that. – Dennis Donahoe #R11
ROADRACE DIRECTOR Luke Conner: 337.280.1066; luke.conner@cpl-systems.com
OFF-ROAD DIRECTOR Fred Guidi: 724.462.1854; fredguidi@gmail.com
FAST & SAFE ROADRACE SCHOOL DIRECTOR Andrew Cowell: 337.280.1066; Elli.Klein@cahrma.org
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ON THE COVER: AHRMA hits the stage at the International Motrocycle Shows. Complete story on page 16. PHOTO: IMS FEBRUARY 2019
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IN This Issue AHRMA MAG Wants You!
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Keeping the Past Fast: Vintage Cup
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Fuel from the RR Director
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Rider Profile: Beno Rodi
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900 Words from the OR Director
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TX Vintage Grand Prix
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Turn Left from the DT Director
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SC Region Report
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Bytes from the Digital Director
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NE Region Champs
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Numbers from the Membership Director 10
2019 Race Schedules
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Fast Lines
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Get to the Track: Race Previews
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Trustee Election Results
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Marketplace 44
Letters- Our Readers Write
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Swap Meet
Cheers to the 2018 Champions
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The Last Page 46
AHRMA Success at IMS
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Thanks Again...
I am proud to be part of AHRMA’s advancement into the age of Digital Media.
We are constantly working to upgrade the AHRMA website so that information is easier to find and, more importantly, up-to-date. Our member only Facebook page is very popular, as are the other outward-facing AHRMA FB pages, all of which serve as greats conduits for the exchange of racing information, ideas and friendly competitive dialogue. We’re currently working on developing a Questions & Answers page so that members with comments and/or questions can be directed to the appropriate AHRMA staff in order to get responses to you more quickly. Our AHRMA website and Facebook pages are where you’ll find the latest news and information. They are intended to be the quick release vehicles for results, announcements, track previews and event changes. So please use these digital formats to their utmost, as we are working hard to get the info you need to you more quickly. Big thanks to Brady Walker and all of our members who are making AHRMA look good at the International Motorcycle Shows! It seems they are having great success so we’ll definitely put IMS on the schedule for next season. And of course CONGRATULATIONS to Team Mojo and their support crew for a job well done down under at Phillip Island Luke Conner AHRMA Chairman of the Board and Interim National Roadrace Director 724.462.1854 Luke.Conner@ahrma.org
Just got off of the phone with Chairman Luke Conner, who called to give me the election results.
On behalf of myself and the others who were elected, I just want to say, “thank you.” Much of our efforts are done quietly and without anyone even knowing. It is every three years, when we seek your approval to continue our work, that we get a sense we are doing a good job. I am grateful that you approve of our efforts. I promise to continue, every day, to better the organization! Much has been made recently on social media, about internal conflicts at AHRMA, or that there is division among East and West, Road Race and Offroad, 2-stroke vs 4-stroke, modern or premier. For the most part I believe that this exists more on the keyboards of Facebook jockeys than at actual races. I have been joking with Thor that I want to hand out black stripes to certain social media experts. But I am just venting, and honestly, although we represent all AHRMA members, weight is given to folks who actually support the organization through participation, either by competing or volunteering. I am stunned when someone sends me a “post” made by someone who clearly is out to dispense hate rather than share their love of motorcycling. I was raised differently, and you will never catch me engaging in such unproductive nonsense. I can tell you that all of those who serve on your board have the best interest of the organization at the core! As we move forward, I will work to unite whatever differences exist in the organization, and to work on crafting exciting venues for participants to enjoy. At this moment, several of us are working on a couple of new things that will really advance our program. We know that the pool of participants is shrinking, and we want to attract new members. Enough has been said about this, but there are a couple of new attractions that I think most folks will be very happy about. Speaking of new, how about the new look of the magazine? When I got to the last page, and saw the 75 RM125, I was almost transported back in time. I loved that ad back in the day, and the RM I received for my birthday was just like that bike! Alice and Cynthia have done a wonderful job with the magazine, and the online content they are working on. Moreover, new information sheets for events and such have been created so that we can have a one stop shop for track info, sign up, direction, etc. Nice work, ladies, thanks! As I close, I am packing my suitcase for the first Trustee meeting of the year. We have much to discuss, and there are many opportunities for us to work on together that will raise the bar. Now that the election is over, we can shift focus to getting things done for the membership. I am ready to get to work. Thanks for giving me that chance! See you at the gate...
Congrats to Team Mojo: Maurice Candy (left), Tim Joyce (right) and their team for big wins at the 2019 International Island Classic at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit!
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Fred “900” Guidi AHRMA National Offroad Director 724.462.1854 fred.guidi@ahrma.org FEBRUARY 2019
Panhandle Clash at the Pensacola Dirt Track – A Clashing Success!
The Panhandle Clash dirt track event was kicked off Thursday evening at the Spahr Brewery in Pensacola, FL. Almost 100 riders and fans crowded the building to help start the weekend’s racing activities and to get a glimpse of some of the talent participating. MC and track owner Rob McClendon and I entertained the crowd and helped build excitement for the racing to come. Riders came from over a dozen states to attend Rob McClendon’s inaugural Panhandle Clash at the Pensacola Dirt Track. Some of the racers who attended where: Rob “Bugs” Pearson, Cory Texter, Johnny Lewis, Brandon Price, Brandon Lee Robinson, Davis Fisher, Slammin’ Sam Halbert and many more. Quite a few came from up north to enjoy the somewhat warmer weather and great hospitality here down on the Gulf Coast. The event included classes for just about everyone: 50cc Pee-Wee, Pee-Wee Modified -65cc, Youth -85cc, Mad Dawg- 150cc, 250 AM, 450 AM, Open AM, Vet 40+, Pro-Am singles, Open Pro, Open Quad and of course, all of AHRMA Vintage classes. David Aldana AHRMA National Dirt Track Director 770. 653. 1909 davidaldana13@hotmail.com
Thursday night’s “Dinner with David” was a huge success with well over 100 attendees. Fans were lined up for autographs and brief stories from the past for hours. Top: Aldana with former AHRMA DT Director and now track owner and promoter of the Panhandle Clash, Robby Bobby McClendon. Above: David and Maurice generating some buzz for the AHRMA DT event Saturday night at NOLA Motorsports Park on March 3rd as part of the AHRMA/NOLA Vintage Grand Prix weekend.
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Plans for improvements to our digital presence are starting to take place. First Things First We’ve added an event calendar, which can be found in the Schedules/Results dropdown menu as “Race Calendar”. I am still working through populating all of the events, but the end result will allow you to easily see what disciplines have events each month. You will get a preview when you hover over the event, and when you click on the event, you will get the event information. Please note, you will still be able to download and print the event preview if you want to, so you will have the best of both worlds. And... In order to get the word out more rapidly when newsworthy items are posted on the website, we are also publishing these items on the AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) Facebook page and the AHRMA Members Only page. Next Up As I mentioned in the January issue, we are now using a form based system whenever appropriate, and those interested may now register for the RR National Awards Banquet in NOLA online. Please be aware, you must preregister for this event. The BIG News In January, I began sending out newsworthy email blasts to our membership. I am working towards this being a weekly occurrence so that all of the membership can stay abreast of what’s happening in AHRMA. Coming Up We are putting together plans to have a contact form, allowing visitors to the site and members to submit questions, comments, etc., which will be automatically routed to the appropriate AHRMA representative. We are also looking at a streamlined format for submitting rule change proposals electronically, with the notifications going to the members of the appropriate rules committee. I do have a request.... If you should see a mistake, or something doesn’t make sense to you on the website, PLEASE notify me by email or send me a message on Facebook. I REALLY appreciate the extra eyes.
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FASTLINES 2019 AHRMA Handbook Take special note that the most accurate version of this year’s Handbook resides online on the AHRMA website. It is strongly advised that you consult the online version of the 2019 Handbook. www.ahrma.org/ahrma-handbook
Meet Dave Keister, AHRMA’s New National Roadrace Technical Inspector Dave comes to us with over a decade of experience as a motorcycle roadracing official, beginning as a tech inspector/grid marshal for ASRA and CCS, including Daytona 200 races. He also serves as a scrutineer at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials for AMA. Dave loves motorcycles, all of them! This love of the sport drives his dedication to keeping events as safe as possible. With a diverse background in many activities that require high levels of safety awareness– ranging from being a high-rise window cleaning safety supervisor, to stadium concert high steel rigging, to wilderness mountaineering and whitewater rescue– Dave has seen safety requirements from many angles and heights. The philosophy that Dave brings to this job is that, “I do this not only for the racers on the track, but for the families at home who are a big part of it too. It’s all about the people.”
AHRMA Board Meeting Recording Now Available to Members on SeriesTracker Members are encouraged to log-in to their SeriesTracker Rider Home Page and select the “Listen to AHRMA Board Meeting Recording” button. Listen to our AHRMA Board of Trustees in action!
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BMW Motorrad USA Race Contingency for AHRMA BMW Motorrad is pleased to offer its continued support of BMW racers and clubs across the United States, posting over 1.2 million in race contingency. BMW Motorrad’s Contingency program is once again managed via XTRM Performance Network. Racers competing on qualifying S1000 RR, HP4Race, RnineT or G310 R can enroll by logging into www.xtrm.com/contingency/bmw. Rules, regulations, eligible years and supported race series can be found on the XTRM link as well. BMW racers competing at AHRMA events have the opportunity to win big on select models. Below is a payout breakdown of the supported class. AHRMA Battle of the Twins® 2019 Series BMW Contingency 1st $1200 2nd $1000 3rd $800 4th $500 5th $375 For further information please refer to XTRM by logging into www.xtrm.com/contingency/bmw
GREETINGS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OFFICE! We had a great year for memberships ending 2018, with 3,367 total current members. That’s 3,059 competition and 308 associate, (non competition) members. Our membership continues to grow thanks to our members, who go out into the community sharing their experiences of AHRMA with other motorcycle enthusiasts. We have a new fax number for direct contact with the Membership and Road Race Registration office: 904.485.8075. May 27 - June 25, I will be on vacation. I will be available periodically through email and fax during this time. Please allow a couple of days for a response. If anything urgent comes up, please contact Dave Lamberth, Luke Conner, or John Kuzma at SeriesTracker. As always, please let me know if I can be of assistance. –Elli Klein
Proposal for Changes to the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is considering a proposal to form a Central Region to provide better representation for members in the middle part of the country. Look for a full article on the AHRMA website and in the March-April issue of AHRMA Mag. – Kelly Shane 775-772-2857
AHRMA National Membership Office Road Race Registration, Road Race Points Keeper Phone: 321.277.4985 and Fax: 904.485.8075 elli.klein@ahrma.org or elli.ahrma@gmail.com ahrma@seriestracker.com Mailing Address: 5765 Walnut Road, Macclenny, FL 32063
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Congratulations to our Returning Elected Trustees for 2019 Luke Connor
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TRUSTEE ELECTION RESULTS West Luke Conner (479) *Re-elected Murrae Haynes (422) Kelly Shane (503) *Re-elected Ellen Voermans (456) East Kevin Burns (588) *Re-elected Fred Guidi (679 *Re-elected)
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Write-in Votes Jeff Smith (1) Tyrus Wilson (1) Dirk Williams (1) David Reynolds (1) Graham Foster (1) Brent Faulkner (1) Gil Driscoll (1) Jerry Grakauskas (1) Debbie Poole (1) Robert Vannerson (1) Bill Doran (1) Beno Rodi (1) James Korn (1) Jack Parker (1) Michael McCook (1) Ron Rodriguez (1) Ballots Qualified 972 Disqualified 88 Total Ballots Counted 1,060
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CROSSED WIRES Thank you to everyone who pointed out that I left off a photo credit for this famous image of Jimmy Weinert and captured by Charlie Morey. “I took that picture of Jimmy Weinert slamming Tony DiStefano at a National MX somewhere in Ohio in the late ‘70s. At the time, I was bummed; I knew it would be a cool picture, but I accidently sent the roll of film to CYCLE NEWS/West instead of taking it back to Georgia with me to CYCLE NEWS/East, where I worked at the time. Anyhow, they wound up using it on the cover, and we had to settle for others at CN/E. We were pretty competitive between the two editions. “ – Charlie Morey
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LETTERS Dear Alice,, Thank you so much for including the KEEPING THE PAST FAST article in the January 2019 issue of AHRMA MAG. That article, Breakdown at Barber Vintage Festival 2010 written by Arthur Treff, truly captures the essence of vintage motorcycle racing. It is not only about men we all know, admire and respect, it is written by a man who has a special gift in his ability to see clearly that which makes these folks special --- and the ability to share that which he sees and feels with the rest of us. Mr. Treff somehow found a way to capture the essence of the innumerable experiences and relationships that exist under the umbrella of “vintage motorcycle racing” and to describe well that special physical and spiritual place -- and the people who exist and thrive there. It’s sort of like finding a window into the soul of a special people where many of the best qualities of our creation are in ample supply and --- although not on display --- there to see. The most wonderful part of this story is that, as special as are the subjects of this wonderful article, there are many more such standard bearers among us -- and they make this special place we share a most colorful and wonderful place to be. Thank you Alice and all the folks at AHRMA MAG --and thank you Arthur Treff. –Harold Seagle Hi Alice, I just finished reading the new AHRMA MAG, and want to congratulate you. It is a well thought out, informative and beautifully done with great color photos magazine that truly brings the people who love racing together. You did a great job. Looking forward to the next issue. –Stan & Pearl Friduss
Dear Three Amigas, I like the new look of our AHRMA Magazine. Thanks for all your hard work. –Mary McGee #4708 FEBRUARY 2019
Hello Alice, Wow! What a nice treat when I went to the mail box this afternoon. Such a beautiful edition of the periodical! While changes effect everyone differently, I really like the new look, feel and name of our publication. And you did it at a savings to boot. “KEEPING THE PAST FAST”... perrrrfect!!! As a long time member (but occasional racer due to “many irons in the fire”) I sent Cindy (shortly before she passed...rest her soul) my fee for a life membership as my way to help the organization with keeping History alive. The new mag is something I will truly enjoy for many years to come; a very nice additional benefit of being a Life Member. Please pass my compliments onto Cindy McLean and Elli Klein as well, for all the great work! After reading your opening comments on page 4, I read through the rest of the issue. Very surprised to see Mitch Boehm’s “LAST PAGE”. He is a wealth of Vintage History, no doubt about that. But thought he hid in Mexico when he skipped out on those of us still holding subscriptions to his deceased MOTO RETRO ILLUSTRATED magazine. – Regards, Ed Frank #1171
Hi, Checked out the new look of the AHRMA Mag online yesterday & it looks well done and quite slick, would have preferred keeping the old name “Vintage Views” though. I do object strongly to the full page Palmetto Armory assault rifle ad on page 47 in the January issue. I’m a target rifle owner & enjoy the sport but when I open the AHRMA magazine I want to read about non-current racing motorcycles, the people involved in the sport & related advertisements. No more gun ads please. –Mark Roler AHRMA #1086
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Editor’s Notes: If I missed anyone who wrote to my emailit was not intentional, just a simple senior moment on my part . The KEEPING THE PAST FAST tag line was developed by the AHRMA Media Committee. I cannot take credit for that, so kudos to go to them, and in particular, Greg Glevicky who penned the term. Thanks go to Cindy McLean for submitting the Breakdown at Barber story. Mark Roler- I have passed your concern on to the EC. Thank you for speaking up. Thank you everyone for the kind words. These are letters that were emailed to my AHRMA address. Some of these folks I know- others I don’t. I did not include any posts from the AHRMA Members FB page. My hope is that the new AHRMA Mag will be a vehicle for bringing us together by celebrating what we all love, vintage motorcycle racing and its amazingly colorful characters.
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RIDER PROFILE Dave Bourbeau At The First Annual Harley vs. Indian Double Barrel Shootout at the Barber Corral THE LEGEND OF JAMMIN’ JIMMY AND RIO BRAVO LIVES ON IN TX
SALUTE TO TEAM CHAMPAGNE: BREAKDOWN AT BARBER 2010
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Cheers to AHRMA’s 2018 Flagging by Faynisha National Historic Cup Roadrace Champions 200 Grand Prix Plus: Gregory Glevicky 250 Grand Prix: Kevin Burns 350 Grand Prix: Alex Mclean 500 Grand Prix: Alex Mclean 500 Premier: Andrew Mauk Battle of the Twins: Nathan Kern BEARS: Clay Land CB 160: Gregory Glevicky Class C Footshift: David Tompkins Class C Handshift: David Bourbeau Classic Sixties: Alex Mclean Classic Sixties 650: Greg Tomlinson eSuperSport: Brian Larrabure Formula 125: Neil Pooler Formula 250: Daniel Miller Formula 500: Mark Morrow Formula 750: Mark Morrow Formula Classic Sidecar (SC4): D-Nicholas Bailey / P-Dave Keister Formula Thunder: Patrick Lansu Formula Vintage: Mark Morrow Lost Era Sidecar (SC3): D-Murrae Haynes / P-Mabel Haynes Modern Sidecar FIM F2: D-Peter Essaff / P-Johnny Crown Modern Sidecar US F1: Bernard Juchli Modern Sidecar US F2: D-Pierre Rochat / P-Ruth Green Motard: Paul Elledge Next Gen Superbike: Gary Dipietro Next Gen Superbike 2: John Burden Novice Historic Production Heavyweight: Herm Narciso Novice Historic Production Lightweight: Herm Narciso Open Two-Stroke: Ralph Staropoli Pre-1940: Alex Mclean Sound of Singles 1: Jon Glaefke Sound of Singles 2: Hugh Dunklee Sound of Singles 3: Marc Purslow Sound of Thunder 1: Nathan Kern Sound of Thunder 2: Nathan Kern 14
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Sound of Thunder 3: Kurt Klein Sportsman 350: Taylor Miller Sportsman 500: Taylor Miller Sportsman 750: Nick Hargis Stock Production Sidecar (SC2): D-Tim Joyce / P-Kat Collins Thruxton Cup Challenge: Mike Blankenship Vintage Sidecar (SC1): D-Mike Stivason / P-David Kiggins Vintage Superbike Heavyweight: Dennis Parrish Vintage Superbike Lightweight: Pete Homan Vintage Superbike Middleweight: Alexander Cook
2018 VMC Racing Frames National Dirt Track Series Champions Dinosaur: Beno Rodi Classic 250: Henry Sansing Classic 500/750: Scott Fluck Sportsman 100: Michael Collier Sportsman 250: Henry Sansing Sportsman 600: David Aldana Sportsman 750: Daniel Beher Senior: David Aldana Super Senior: David Aldana Seventies Singles: David Aldana Seventies Singles 50+: David Aldana Seventies Two-Stroke: Henry Sansing Four-Stroke Super Singles: Charlie Williams
2018 Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series Champions Premier LWT INT: Dan Beher Premier LWT EXP: Beno Rodi Premier 350 NOV: Ellen Voermans Premier 350 EXP: Beno Rodi Premier 500 INT: Mike Miller Premier 500 EXP: Beno Rodi Premier Open Twins NOV: Luke Sayer
Premier Open Twins INT: Dan Beher Premier Open Twins EXP: Beno Rodi Classic 125 INT: Mike Bickley Classic 125 EXP: Mike Mitrione Classic 250 NOV: Mark Smithard Classic 250 INT: Rod Skaggs Classic 250 EXP: Andy Blackburn Classic 500 NOV: Glenn Gallimore Classic 500 INT: Keith Jeter Classic 500 EXP: Andy Blackburn Early Sportsman Stock 250 NOV: Mitch Skaggs Early Sportsman Stock 250 INT: Michael Pritchard Early Sportsman Stock 250 EXP: Bruce Rounsaville Early Sportsman Stock 500 INT: Stan Clayton Early Sportsman Stock 500 EXP: Bruce Rounsaville 100cc Motocross NOV: Denis Jeffries 100cc Motocross INT: James Roberts 100cc Motocross EXP: Mike Mitrione Sportsman 125 NOV: Mitch Skaggs Sportsman 125 INT: Mike Bickley Sportsman 125 EXP: Curt Jaimet Sportsman 250 NOV: Wesley Wyman Sportsman 250 INT: Eddie Parks Sportsman 250 EXP: Greg Wheeler Sportsman 500 NOV: Mark Smithard Sportsman 500 INT: James Golliher Sportsman 500 EXP: Mike Wheeler Sportsman Open Twins EXP: Mike Parker Vintage Open Age NOV: Michael Welden Vintage Open Age INT: Norm Wright Vintage Open Age EXP: Bob Bean Vintage +40 NOV: Greg Conn Vintage +40 INT: Devon Long Vintage +40 EXP: Greg Wheeler Vintage +50 NOV: Wesley Wyman Vintage +50 INT: Brian Oakley Vintage +50 EXP: Mike Wheeler Vintage +60 NOV: Luke Sayer Vintage +60 INT: Norm Wright Vintage +60 EXP: Danny Wirt Vintage +70 INT: Chuck DeRan
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2018 Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series Champions Historic 125 Novice: Shelia Monk Historic 125 Intermediate: Albert Newmann Historic 125 Expert: Mike Mitrione Historic 250 Novice: Greg Conn Historic 250 Intermediate: Larry Perkins Historic 250 Expert: Bob Bitting Historic 500 Novice: Mark Smithard Historic 500 Intermediate: James Golliher Historic 500 Expert: Alan Drane Historic 4-stroke Expert: Mike Mitrione GP 125 Novice: Becky Hayes GP 125 Intermediate: Joe Morgan GP 250 Intermediate: Lee Bob Willingham GP 500 Novice: Mark Smithard GP 125 Expert: Greg Wheeler GP 250 Expert: Mike Wheeler GP 500 Intermediate: Lee Bob Willingham GP 500 Expert: Mike Wheeler Ultima 125 Novice: Rick Fisher Ultima 125 Intermediate: Jason Elder Ultima 125 Expert: Curt Jaimet Ultima 250 Intermediate: Mike Bickley Ultima 250 Expert: Bob Bean Ultima 500 Novice: Michael Welden Ultima 500 Intermediate: Rob Springer Ultima 500 Expert: Greg Wheeler Ultima 4-stroke Novice: Whitey Parker Ultima 4-stroke Intermediate: Eddie Parks Ultima 4-stroke Expert: Mike Mitrione PV Women Intermediate: Becky Hayes PV Women Expert: Charlene Campbell PV Open Age Intermediate: Eddie Parks PV Open Age Expert: Mike Parker PV +40 Novice: Michael Welden PV +40 Intermediate: Charlene Campbell PV +40 Expert: Greg Wheeler FEBRUARY 2019
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AHRMA members are having a blast bringing their awesome race bikes to IMS across the country. Look for a bigger presence next season. Thank you to Brady Walker and all of our member volunteers! PHOTOS: Brady Walker, IMS & Albert Newmann
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Top: AHRMA IMS Show volunteer staff from Dallas, (left-right) Albert Newmann, Jay Huffman, Brady Walker, Art Deaton, Troy Anderson, and Ricky Pearson. Above: Many exhibition attendees gushed over the vintage CZ and Monarch in Dallas! leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Progressive Insurance, the IMS tour is the largest touring consumer motorcycle event in the United States. The 2018-2019 IMS tour cities include Long Beach, New York, Dallas, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Washington D.C. and Chicago. So far on this year’s tour, AHRMA has exhibited in Long Beach and Dallas. The Long Beach stop was led by Toad Town Racing’s Gary Swan and included race bikes owned by Tom Melancon, Christopher McEvoy, Brian Herzfeldt, Mike Blankenship & Thad Wolfe. “We handed out over a hundred copies FEBRUARY 2019
of Vintage Views and AHRMA stickers,” remarked Sorcerer Swan “The response was overwhelmingly positive.” Also at the show was the Vee Two Hailwood Replica Ducati, a limited production bike that ran its first AHRMA race at Barber last year. The Dallas round was coordinated by Albert Newmann who brought out a slew of vintage dirt machines with fellow racers Jay Huffman, Phil Pratt and Brad Kay. Roadracer Art Deaton made the trip from Lafayette with his SV650 and a handful of Luke Conner’s Harley roadracers. Dallas locals Jerrett Martin and Ricky Pearson filled in the rest of the exhibit with some of their fine roadracing machines. In addition, Greg Glevicky and the AHRMA Print Communications team created an awesome mini-poster showcasing the 2019 schedule. The exhibit was once again very well received, leaving the boys with many new connections AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION
by the end of the weekend and almost no voice after speaking with so many show attendees. “Get me a margarita!” Deaton exclaimed after the long day Saturday. There are four remaining stops starting with Cleveland on the weekend of January 25, 2019. Greg Glevicky will be coordinating in Cleveland with Gary Braun taking on Minneapolis and Bob Burns leading efforts in Chicago. Thank you to the IMS staff for rolling out the red carpet and taking care of the AHRMA crew in each city. Your support of vintage racing is very much appreciated! AHRMA – Brady Walker For More Information: Brady Walker THE CALIFORNIAN RAMMING SPEED F.A.D.E. www.bradywalker.com or 310-980-7129 WWW.AHRMA.ORG
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The early days of Grand Prix racing saw numerous European motorcycle manufacturers battling for bragging rights. Norton, AJS and Velocette from England, NSU from Germany, and MV Agusta, Gilera and Moto Guzzi from Italy were podium regulars. They were building “works” bikes; factory supported, one-off racing machines. Pictured here– the Ulster Grand Prix 1957 350class, 38 Dave Chadwick, Norton; 5 Arthur Wheeler, Moto Guzzi; 63 unidentified; hidden behind 63 is Ralph Rensen, Norton. Historic Photos Courtesy of Dutch National Archives Fotograaf Onbekend / Anefo FEBRUARY 2019
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TT Assen 1970 - 350cc class, Giacomo Agostini ( #1Italy), Renzo Pasolini (#2 Italy), and Phil Read (#8 Great Britan).
From the moment the second motorcycle was built, motorcycle racing has existed in one form or another. Whether on dirt, grass, ice, or asphalt, racing has been enjoyed worldwide for generations. We are
fortunate that AHRMA celebrates most of these disciplines. But have you ever perused the rule book and wondered what some of the classes are all about, or how they came to be? On the roadrace side, the GP classes are the heart and soul of what is “historic” about the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. The letters, “GP” are an abbreviation of the words, “Grand Prix,” which literally translated from French means, “Grand Prize.” The Grand Prix Road Racing World Championship was born in Europe in 1949 with the establishment of a sanctioning body, the FIM, or Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. Classes were divided by engine displacement, with 125cc, 250cc, 350cc and 500cc races being run for solo bikes. Sidecar classes of 350cc and 500cc were also established. While the Harley vs. Indian rivalry was 22
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heating up in the U.S., with big displacement bikes racing on dirt tracks and beach courses, the European style of racing adopted smaller, lighter, more nimble bikes, and raced them on street courses. The Isle of Man TT course is likely the most famous of these, winding more than 37 miles through city streets and picturesque countryside. The early days of Grand Prix racing saw numerous European motorcycle manufacturers battling for bragging
rights. Norton, AJS and Velocette from England, NSU from Germany, and MV Agusta, Gilera and Moto Guzzi from Italy were podium regulars. They were building “works” bikes; factory supported, one-off racing machines. It wasn’t until 1959, when Honda entered a bike at the Isle of Man, that the Japanese entered the fray. These days, of course, Japanese bikes are a dominant force. Giacomo Agostini, with 15 world championships to his credit, is among the most famous GP racers of the day. But riders like Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, Phil Reed and Jim Redman are spoken of with almost religious reverence. The AHRMA Grand Prix classes seek to honor the rich history and tradition of European road racing, offering spectacular racing on magnificent machines. Ulster Grand Prix 1958, 33 Geoff Duke 350 Norton, 52 Bob McIntyre 350 Norton Ulster Grand Prix 1957; Geoff Duke, Libero Liberati, Bob McIntyre Brands Hatch 1976, Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta 350-4. Photo: MV Augusta Official
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AHRMA 350GP Racers: Champ Alex McLean #122 on his 350 Aermacchi. Murrae Haynes #8 on his 350 Ducati Eric Watts #087 on his 350 Ducati
It’s no secret that one of AHRMA’s perennial challenges is attracting new racers and retaining existing ones. Consensus in the roadrace paddock is that grid sizes, in some classes at least, have been declining. Racing is an expensive sport, and economic factors are a variable every season. Add that to the fact that riders andmachines are aging, while parts for exotic, vintage motorcycles are getting harder to find. And some owners are less inclined to put expensive, one-of-a-kind bikes through the rigors of a race season. Our parts are wearing out too. And at some point, it’s just time to hang up the helmet and put the leathers away for good. So, against that backdrop, AHRMA trustees face the task of keeping the membership vibrant, while honoring the “historic part of AHRMA’s legacy. Well, Trustee Arthur Kowitz has a plan he thinks might just bring some fresh energy into our roadracing program while keeping AHRMA “true to its roots.” “We can’t turn back the hands of time,” Said Kowitz. “But maybe if we shined a spotlight and focused on one class, it would kindle some interest and FEBRUARY 2019
invigorate roadracing one class at a time.” Welcome to the 2019 AHRMA Vintage Cup. The Vintage Cup will take one roadracing class per season and “enhance” it with special coverage in AHRMA Mag as well as features in Roadracing World magazine. John Ulrich, publisher of Roadracing World, has always been a fan of vintage racing. “John is anxious to promote this,” says Kowitz. Riders and bikes in the 350GP class will become AHRMA rock stars for the 2019 season. The announcement of the Vintage Cup has created a buzz in the paddock and racers who might not have considered racing 350 GP are “scouring the rules to see what fits in the formula of that class,” said Kowitz. “It’s working and I think it will generate an interesting grid.”Kowitz’s first thought was to focus on AHRMA’s flagship class, 500 Premier. However, at the suggestion of Cindy Cowell, the 350GP class was ultimately chosen for the inaugural Vintage Cup, because, said Kowitz, “350GP is inherently more popular. There are more bikes legal for it and there are more of them around.” Of course, spotlighting a racing class wouldn’t AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION
be possible without some first-rate sponsorship. And that’s where Kenny Cummings and NYC Norton come in. NYC Norton already sponsors 500 Premier and Formula 750. But when the idea of featuring a true GP class was floated to Kenny, he saw it as an opportunity to bring some warranted exposure to a “true vintage class.” “I’m doing it because my true love are the Grand Prix classes,” said Cummings. The cherry on top of the 2019 AHRMA Vintage Cup will be a symbol worthy of winning a 350 GP championship. “A big, badass trophy” is in the works, promises Cummings. “We all want an AHRMA championship to really mean something.” “This is the start of making a win or a podium in AHRMA significant again.” If the 2019 AHRMA Vintage Cup stimulates grid sizes and generates the exposure AHRMA seeks, we can expect more featured classes and enhanced trophies for seasons to come. “We want to make sure it succeeds on the first lap in order to make next year and years after succeed as well,” said Kowitz. AHRMA WWW.AHRMA.ORG
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2019 AHRMA Handbook – 350GP SECTION 10 REQUIREMENTS FOR ROADRACING CLASSES AHRMA
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When a motorcycle is demonstrably faster or slower than others in its displacement group it may, at the discretion of the review committee, be assigned to another class.
10.2 GRAND PRIX: 500 Premier, 500 GP, 350 GP, 250 GP, 200 GP Plus
Fully GP-kitted motorcycles built prior to December 31, 1968. Only fourstrokes in 500 Premier and 500 GP; two-strokes are permitted in 350, 250 and 200 GP. Drum brakes only. Fairings are encouraged but not mandatory. Unless specified otherwise, engine modifications are not limited as long as period components are used and class displacement is not exceeded. Each of the above classes has its own eligibility listing, requirements and restrictions. All of these classes must also comply with rules 10.2.6.a-l. Please note that in some cases those machines listed with an asterisk (*) will have special instructions listed below. If for some reason your machine does not comply with the year cutoffs and is not listed in the class as eligible, you must submit an Eligibility Request Form at least 10 days before an event in which you intend to compete (see page 125).
10.2.3 350 GRAND PRIX: Any of the following types of fully GP-kitted motorcycles built before December 31, 1968, and like design: 350cc OHV/OHC fourstroke; 350cc air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke; 250cc liquid-cooled, singlecylinder two-stroke; 250cc air-cooled twin-cylinder two-stroke. Among the eligible machines are: Aermacchi 350 four-stroke single roadracer AJS 7R Bianchi “works” Benelli twin “works” roadracer and fours BSA 350 OHV single Bultaco 250 liquid-cooled single, round cylinder type only Note: Bultaco AJR replicas are not allowed Ducati 350 narrow- and wide-case Gilera FEBRUARY 2019
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VINTAGE ROADRACING MISSION STATEMENT: AHRMA’s mission is to recreate and preserve the vintage era of roadracing, including the sights, sounds, smells and camaraderie. Many consider the 50-year time span – from the 1930s to the mid-‘70s – the golden age of roadracing. We recognize that the oldest of these motorcycles are the least available; therefore only small numbers are likely to participate in most events, and some events may have no examples. However, AHRMA is committed to maintaining a venue to showcase these early motorcycles, no matter how few. Vintage roadrace classes are broken down into five basic groups: Grand Prix: Period GP racers and appropriately modified street machines from 1968 and earlier. Classes include 200 GP Plus, 250 GP, 350 GP, 500 GP, 500 Premier.
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10.2.6 REQUIREMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS FOR GRAND PRIX CLASSES a) All GP-class motorcycles must be fully GPkitted, 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) c) Front forks may be changed, though must be period type and style. “Ceriani-type” 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. g) The 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
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AHRMA’s 350GP class will be the first featured in the Annual Vintage Cup Series Vintage 350GP bikes will compete at all AHRMA National Roadraces acros the USA. In addition to the normal trophies and awards there will be added features for the 2019 season, including: +
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In 1947 in a room over Al and Martha Rodi’s Indian Motorcycle Dealership in Chicago their new son Beno pops out. Beno is a good baby. He can even change his own diapers at a very early age. Sorry there is no actual proof of this, it just might be a bad Joke. In 1951 father Al is asked by Indian Motorcycles to take over the Atlanta shop and off Beno goes to Georgia. The 50’s are when Royal Enfield buys out Indian Motorcycles and soon Al’s floors will be filled with British Motorcycles. The Motorcycle business is booming. Al’s number of shops grows to 4 Honda shops and a shop with BSA, Triumph, Norton and Royal Enfield Motorcycles. This is also a period in motorcycle shop history when shops stocked parts– so to this day Beno has a warehouse full of British parts– Go Team Salvage! Beno– filled with the old school Italian blood line– is full of all the passions that could create Ferraris, Ducatis, the Sistine Chapel and food you would fly 10 hours to eat. From an early age Beno works in all of the family shops and was actually machining the 26
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heads for the valves and cylinders for bore jobs when he was only 8 years old. By his early teens, Beno grabs a 350 Royal Endfield and heads off to the local Enduro circuits, thus starting his amazing racing career. The hook is set, if he’s not off racing somewhere, he’s home making enough money to go racing. Today, at age 71, Beno has won 6 National Number 1 Plates with AHRMA in the 2018 season: Premier 500 Expert MX, Premier 350 Expert MX, Premier Light weight MX Expert, Premier Open Twins MX Expert. In Trials he stole the Rigid Championship and in Dirt Track he is National Number One in the Dinosaur class. So, with a 60-year career of racing its mind boggling what he has accomplished. Some of the great racers can be hard on motorcycles and women. Beno’s first two wives only made it to the 5-year mark. So as racers trouble shoot problems, Robin, Beno’s wife of 29 years, would have to wait 6 years before the marriage vows. Shipping bikes to Europe in the 80’s Beno and Robin could be seen riding a Goldstar to the most famous tracks– pulling the lights off– racing the Goldstar– then putting the lights back on to ride home. And in the process, earning
enough points to get the license to run the Isle of Man T.T. At the Isle Beno breaks the top 20 the first time there with a 13th place finish. Just another day in the life of Beno Rodi. If not racing a herd of the coolest bikes at the track in a single event or winning the prestige’s AHRMA Iron Man awards, Beno can be found laying out the enduro tracks or helping any way he can. One of the best cooks in AHRMA, his B.B.Q. is usually full of pork chops and his blender full of margaritas. In the beginning there was Beno Rodi. He helped the AMA write their Vintage rulebook. And has served as an AHRMA Trustee for years In AHRMA’s Treasure Chest he is truly one of our Finest and Brightest Jewels. –Ron Melton Clockwise from Top Left: Some of the bikes and trophies Beno has collected over the years. Go Team Salvage! Racing in Europe: The 1984 Jurby South Road Races, photo: Mike Yiend. Imitable Beno Rodi with his winning BSA. Robin & Beno at home. Photos by AJ Gubser. A younger Rodi flying the BSA flag. Nice legs, Beno! Right: Mighty tough. Photo: Kenny Lau.
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SC REGION TX VINTAGE GRAND PRIX MX/XC
WORDS: ALBERT NEWMANN PHOTOS: SHARON BEAN, ALBERT NEWMANN
The weekend of December 1-2, 2018 was our regions first ever attempt for a regional only Cross-Country AHRMA race.
With sponsorship funding by Jimmy Stark and Mike Parker we were able to initiate a regional championship series for this discipline, so the search was on to find a location to have our own regional race. We had to look no further than the Huffman Farm in Donie, TX where our Texas Vintage Grand Prix motocross course lies. The central Texas terrain offers up various selections of dirt as well as a fair amount of rock, petrified wood, trees, brush, and creeks. Veteran course designers Keith Parker and Jay Huffman along with Heath Parker, Randy Howell, Greg Conn, and Ricky Parker laid out a challenging yet fun four-mile loop for the event. The race kicked off on Saturday morning and with forty bikes on the line the flag was dropped, motorcycles started, and we were off and racing! Yamaha mounted Heath Parker racing the Post Vintage 200 Expert class jumped to an early lead and 28
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never looked back. Designing a layout obviously had some benefits but Heath was head and shoulders above the rest of the pack. The race to watch was the second and third place riders as Bubba Dennis fought the constant bumping of his rear wheel from Ricky Parker to hold on for second place overall as Ricky placed third overall. Derrick Wedding of Tyler, Texas placed fourth overall and won the modern support expert class. Other notable class winners were Charlene Campbell holding off Chance Knight, Bob Hodge, and Randy Howell for the Modern Support Intermediate class. Sheila Monk won the Post Vintage Women’s Expert class and from Denver, Colorado Rick Field won the Post Vintage 60 Plus Novice Class. Jon Anderson from Bastrop, Texas lead his Kawasaki to first place in the Sportsman Open Novice class and it was San Antonio, Texas native Mitchell Williams aboard his Suzuki winning the Vintage 60 Plus Novice Class. The feedback from the course was very positive and future plans are to incorporate another two-mile section of the
Ricky Parker #96 taking the inside line. Next Gen Motocross class racing with Brandon Glenn #15, Ricky Parker #96, and Derek Wedding #33w fighting for position in a corner. Photo Sharon Bean
property in the coming year. The BA South Central Regional AHRMA MX Championship Series came to a close this weekend as our Vintage Motocross program was underway about an hour upon completion of the Cross-Country event. Highlights from the day included a great battle in the first race of the day in the Vintage 50 Plus Intermediate group. Brian Oakley and Bobby Phillips battled closely in moto one as well as one of our Novice riders Tom Shackelford was having the ride of the year on this day. Oakley maintained the lead over Phillips for the moto win and overall on the day and it was Shackelford edging out John McCullough and Mark Smithard for the overall in the 50 Plus Novice Group. Bob Bean, of Osceola, Indiana seemed to never leave Texas following the Rio Bravo National earlier in the month and stayed around to
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race our regional race with us. Easily the most entertaining race, the Vintage 60 Plus Expert class, as it was Bean and local racer Kevin Brown making a return to racing dueling from corner to corner. The start of the race was conspicuous as both Bean and Billy Click jumped the rubber band start and upon restart had their backs to the band. It didn’t matter for either rider as by the end of lap one each were in contention and up front with the pack leaders. It was Click taking on the 2018 National 70 Plus Expert champion Skip Kennedy, but on this day Click rode flawlessly and took his Husqvarna to 1-1 finishes and the overall. Bean on the final lap of each race was able to open up a gap over Brown and won his class with 1-1 finishes. Sundays Post Vintage Program was equally as exciting and competitive. Eddie Lee and Ben Brown swapped moto wins in the Post FEBRUARY 2019
Vintage 60 Plus Expert Class with Lee taking the overall as Lee passed Brown on the very last lap of moto two to secure the win. Bob Bean and Kevin Brown once again battled in the Post Vintage 60 Plus Expert with the same results and a Bean win. Houston, Texas racer Buddy Lavin won the Post Vintage 50 Plus Novice class over Mark Smithard and it was Husqvarna mounted Ray McFarland securing moto wins in the Post Vintage 60 Plus Novice class over John Mathewson. In the 70 Plus Expert Post Vintage group it was Brooks Blair of Dallas, Texas coming back to win moto two over Jim Rohn in the Post Vintage 70 Plus Intermediate group. The day also featured some of the incoming Next Generation Series class bikes as Brandon Glenn put on a clinic over a super-fast gate of riders in our modern series motocross group. For an early December weekend, we could
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Top: Cross Country racers line up for the regional race to begin. Photo: Albert Newmann. Above Left: Bob Bean and Kevin Brown dueling in the Post Vintage 60 Plus Expert Class. Above Right: Brian Oakley on his way to a moto win over Eddie Lee. Photos: Sharon Bean. Left: Tom Shackelford coaching up his son Travis prior to the gate drop. Photo: Albert Newmann.
not have asked for better weather with sunny skies and temperatures nearing 70 each day. It was a pleasure to see license plates from Colorado and Indiana coming down to get a final dose of racing in for the year. The staff of the Texas Vintage Grand Prix facility were outstanding, the prep of the courses was perfect, and the overall rider participation for the weekend was over 170 entries. A perfect ending to end our year! We are all looking forward to returning to racing next May 4-5 for another Motocross and Cross-Country Regional event at this facility as well as a National Vintage and Post Vintage Motocross race the weekend of November 9-10, 2019. AHRMA WWW.AHRMA.ORG
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2019 AHRMA SW MX & SERVICE TOW TRIALS SCHEDULE
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Arizona Cycle Park MX, Buckeye, AZ National Series (AVDRA) February 17 Perris Raceway MX, Perris, CA National Series (CALVMX) March 31 Motoland MX, Casa Grande, AZ SW Regional Series (AVDRA) April 14 San Bernardino Fairgrounds MX, Victorville, CA SW Regional Series (WASP) April 27 Willow Springs Raceway Trials, Rosamond, CA SW Regional Series (L. Sayer) July 20 San Bernardino Fairgrounds MX, Victorville, CA SW Regional Series (WASP) October 13 Lake Elsinore Truck Track MX, CA SW Regional Series (CALVMX) November 2 MotoVentures Trials, Anza, CA National Series (B. Botzong) November 3 Fox Raceway MX, Pala, CA National Series (CALVMX) November 30 Day-In-The-Dirt Trials, San Bernardino, CA SW Regional Series (VETO/L. Leavitt) Schedule subject to change with additions/deletions.
Call/Text Luke Sayer at 562-841-3476 SW Trials Series includes all 3 Trials; no throw outs. Must ride all 3 for series awards. SW MX Series includes 7 MX events; 1 throw out. Must ride a minimum of 5 events for series awards.
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National Vintage AHRMA Northwest Trials Series Regional Cross Country Series Vintage National Trial, Saturday:
Sign-up, 8:00-10:00am; checker’s meeting, 9:15am; rider’s meeting, 10:00am; trial starts 10:30am; Trials awards 5:005:30pm.
Regional Vintage Cross Country, Saturday:
Sign-up, 8:00-9:30am ONLY (no afternoon sign-up); riders meeting 3:00pm; racing begins 3:30pm; CC awards 5:00-5:30pm. – Post vintage support classes.
Vintage National Motocross, Sunday:
Sign-up, 7:00-8:30am; rider’s meeting, 8:30am: practice. 9:00am; racing begins 10:00am..
Gate Fees: $10/day, kids under 12 free. • Camping: Free with gate fee. • Concessions: Yes Concessions will be available for lunch/dinner Saturday and breakfast/lunch Sunday. Proceeds will benefit the Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
Come race with us! For more information about the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, visit www.ahrma.org
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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION 2018 WRAP UP & WINTER UPDATE
WORDS & PHOT0: ALBERT NEWMANN
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With the 2018 race season ending I suspect many of you are reviewing the 2019 calendar
of events and beginning the sort out phase of your race bikes. From a regional perspective 2018 was a success and our venture into our regional championship series for Cross Country went well! For 2019 we are hoping to expand to a regional championship for Trials so stay tuned for that one in the coming months. As for the national schedule of events the 2019 schedule is nearly the same as last year with one exception of moving the AHRMA year end closing race from Rio Bravo to the Texas Vintage Grand Prix Course at Huffman Farm just up the road in Donie, Texas. We will kickstart the year with a National Cross Country and Trials event at the Circle Bar Ranch Motorsports Park in Fluvanna, Texas the weekend of March 2-3. Eddie and Deidre Parks are the host and the property is renowned for Cross Country racing in the Southwest so we are very excited to bring an event to this facility. The terrain is primarily composed of cap rock and the layout will feature flat top mesa’s with ravines and washes so expect a fair amount of elevation change. It will be a six-mile loop that will incorporate part of the motocross track as a start and finish area. Jay Huffman and his crew are laying out the trials lines which will feature the challenging west Texas terrain. It is highly recommended you all run tire sealant or bib mousse tubes so be prepared! Our regional program for Vintage and Post Vintage Motocross will have a slight change to the format for competing for a series award. Currently there are eight planned events consisting of six national regional events as well as two regional only events. To qualify for the series awards you must compete in one of the regional only events and the minimum number of races will remain at six for this year. We will continue to offer ten bonus points to your overall score at the regional only events. The Cross-Country regional series championship qualifications for 2019 will require a minimum of ten events of the thirteen scheduled for championship and ten bonus points for the regional only events. You must compete in one of the two regionals only Cross-Country events. Stay tuned as we look at the addition of another regional only motocross event for 2019. Per AHRMA national rule changes any AHRMA member will be eligible to compete for South Central Regional AHRMA Championships. The front end of our schedule for 2019 after the “Circle Bar Ranch” race in March will follow up with a national event at Desoto Motorsport Park in Grand Cane, Louisiana the weekend of April 6-7. The following weekend will be the vintage extravaganza in Jefferson, Texas for the Riverport National the weekend of April 12-14. Our first regional only event will occur May 4-5 in Donie, Local fast expert rider Keith Klump #21K old-school stylin’ aboard his CZ. WWW.AHRMA.ORG
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2019 AHRMA NE Offroad Championship Series Schedule 4/27 & 28
Irish Valley MX Park, NE/NA Series Joint CC/XC Regional Event: Sat CC/XC & Sun MX- Paxinos, PA.
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Lamoka MX, NE Regional: Sunday MX- Bradford, NY.
5/31, 6/1-2 AHRMA Nat’l & NE Regional: CC/XC Fri, VMX Sat & PVMX Sun- Unadilla, NY. 6/23
Allen’s Farm NE Regional MX: Sunday MX- Lawton, PA.
6/29 & 30
Mid-Atlantic/NE CC/XC & NE MX: Sat MX, Sun CC/XCBellefonte, PA.
7/13 & 14
State Line Riders, NE Regional CC/XC & MX: Sat CC/XC, Sun MX- N. Pownal, VT.
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NE Regional: Sat CC/XC & Sun MX- King Ferry, NY.
8/17 & 18
Lamoka MX,NE Regional: CC/ XC On Sat, MX SunBradford, NY.
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NE Regional: CC/XC Sat & MX Sun- TBA
9/21 & 22
Kelso Creek Classic, NE Regional: CC/XC Sat, MX SunMinerva, NY.
10/5 & 6
Logan’s, AHRMA NE Regional: CC/XC Sat, MX SunCortland, NY. For More Information Contact: Merritt Brown 845-803-6898, mbrown326@optimum.net Ed Roman 570-947-7329, vintmxer@aol.com PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Mr. Crankshaft: www.mrcrankshaft.com Equinox Cycles: www.equinoxcycles.com • Metro Racing: www.metroracing.com Jennings ATV and Cycle: www.jenningsatvandcycle.com
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Texas at the Texas Vintage Grand Prix Course for both Cross Country and Motocross. Schedule information is available on the AHRMA website, our South-Central website and Facebook page. The off seasons most talked about subject was the addition of the Next Gen Motocross Series to AHRMA racing. Regionally, we have secured “Next Gen” race at the famous Oak Hill Raceway. We are very excited at scheduling part of our new series at one of the more highly regarded race facilities in the country. The track has relatively new ownership and are very interested in supporting our venture with this new series. They are aware of the program we run and will set up the track for our style of racing as well as dirt preparation. This will be a joint venture weekend with the Texas Vintage Racing Club with the Next Gen National on Saturday October 19 and TVRC will have their club race on Sunday October 20. This is very exciting to have such a highly regarded venue cater to our program as well as a partner program weekend with TVRC. Watch for details and support program racing as this date gets closer. For 2018 our region was well represented with vintage and post vintage National Series Cross Country and Motocross championship winners. Our list of champions from the region for these series are as follows: Bryan Johnson, Zahn Lewis, Banyon Patterson, Trampas Parker, Lloyd Loux, Brooks Blair, Tom O’Kelly, Danielle Ballard, Chris Jetton, Mark Smithers, Wesley Wyman, Eddie Parks, Greg Conn, Devon Long, Brian Oakley, Danny Wirt, Charlene Campbell, Sheila Monk, Albert Newmann, Alan Drane, Joe Morgan, Rick Fisher, Jason Elder, Rob Springer, Whitey Parker, Mike Parker, Michael Welden, and Skip Kennedy. Congratulations to you all! Regional Championship award winners will be recognized in the next issue as well as available on line at ahrmasc.org and the regional Facebook page. The 2018 BA Motorsports South Central Regional AHRMA MX Championship Series and the South Central Regional Cross-Country Series awards will be presented at Diamond Don’s Riverport National on Saturday April 13 in the pavilion at 6:30 PM. Lastly, we have some new sponsors coming on board for 2019 with Desoto Motorsport Park and Chance Knight. Thank you all for the contributions for making our regional series possible and promoting vintage racing. Currently we are looking for a “named” series sponsor for the Regional Cross-Country series so feel free to contact me if interested. Keep it on the pipe! Albert Newmann newmann.albert@gmail.com
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Congratulations to our 2018 Northeast Offroad Series Champions! AHRMA Northeast 2018 Motocross Class Champions
AHRMA Northeast 2018 Cross Country Class Champions
Jim Allen: Vintage +60 Nov.
Merritt Brown: Vintage +50 Int.
Jana Becker: PV Womens Int.
Joe Chodnicki: PV +50 Int, Vintage Sportsman 200 Int;
Merritt Brown: ESS 500 Int, Vintage +50 Int, PV Historic 500 Int.
Bob Close: Vintage +60 Int.
Merritt Brown Sr.: Vintage +70 Exp, PV +70 Exp.
Jay Danek: Vintage Classic Int.
Robert Clare: PV GP 250 Exp, PV Ult 125 Exp. Mark Curran: Pre-Modern Int.
Mike Ferguson: PV 200 Exp, Vintage Sportsman Open Exp.
Brett Darrow: PV Ult 250 Int.
Tim Ferguson: Vintage Classic Exp.
Walter Hankel: PV Open Age Int.
Walter Hankel: Pre-Modern Int.
Jeff Oakley: PV GP 500 Exp, PV +50 Exp.
Richard Heins: PV Open Exp.
Mike Peters: PV +40 Exp.
Rick Ketcham: PV Historic 200 Int.
Ed Roman: PV Historic 125 Int.
Doug Labarr: PV +70 Int.
Ray Rondinella: Vintage +70 Int, Vintage Open Age Int.
John Manly: PV +60 Int.
Mike Sciochetti: Vintage Sportsman 125 Int.
Tony Yannitelli: PV Open Exp.
Dave Scheffer: PV Historic 250 Int.
Bob Young: Vintage Sportsman Open Int.
Brett Darrow: PV 200 Int.
Jeff Oakley: PV +50 Exp.
Tom Sephton: Vintage Sportsman 250 Exp. Stephan Sevensma: PV GP 250 Int. Renn Shepherd: Vintage +60 Int. Phil Theo: PV GP 125 Int. Loren Westcott: Vintage +50 Exp. PV Historic 500 Exp. Ed Wilcox: PV +60 Int. Tony Yannitelli: PV GP 500 Int, PV +50 Int. Wayne Zebrowski: Vintage Sportsman 500 Int.
Ivan Beattie created and manages our website and Facebook Page. For the latest event details, visit the Northeast’s Website at http:// ahrmanortheast.com or Facebook@ AHRMA Northeast See you at the Gate! Ed Roman: vintmxer@aol.com, 570-947-7329 Merritt Brown: mbrown326@optimum.net, 845-803-6898
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AHRMA 2019 NATIONAL SERIES SCHEDULES 2019 AHRMA / PRESTON PETTY PRODUCTS NATIONAL VINTAGE MOTOCROSS SERIES
2019 AHRMA / RACETECH NATIONAL POST VINTAGE MOTOCROSS SERIES
Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online
Date Venue
Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online
Date Venue
2/3
Arizona Cycle Park; Buckeye, AZ
1/18
1/21
2/3
Arizona Cycle Park; Buckeye, AZ
1/18
1/21
2/17
Perris Raceway; Perris, CA
2/1
2/4
2/17
Perris Raceway; Perris, CA
2/1
2/4
3/23
Waldo Motorsports; Waldo, FL
3/8
3/11
3/24
Waldo Motorsports; Waldo, FL
3/8
3/11
4/6
Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA
3/22
3/25
4/7
Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA
3/22
3/25
4/7
Burrows Ranch MX; Chrome, CA
3/22
3/25
4/14
Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX 3/29
4/1
4/13
Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX 3/29
4/1
5/12
Jimmy Weinert Training Facility; Maysville, NC
4/26
4/29
5/11
Jimmy Weinert Training Facility; Maysville, NC
4/26
4/29
5/19
Mill Creek Motosports Park; Combs, AR
5/3
5/6
5/18
Mill Creek Motosports Park; Combs, AR
5/3
5/6
6/2
Unadilla Valley Sports Center; New Berlin, NY
5/17
5/20
6/1
Unadilla Valley Sports Center; New Berlin, NY
5/17
5/20
6/9
Dutch Sport Park MX; Bloomingdale, MI
5/24
5/27
6/8
Dutch Sport Park MX; Bloomingdale, MI
5/24
5/27
6/16
Lake Sugar Tree Motorsports Park; Axton, VA
5/31
6/3
6/15
Lake Sugar Tree Motorsports Park; Axton, VA
5/31
6/3
6/30
Saddleback East; Bedford, KY
6/14
6/17
6/29
Saddleback East; Bedford, KY
6/14
6/17
7/28
Shady Acres Motocross Park; Friendsville, MD
7/12
7/15
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
8/18
MillCreek MX Park; Pell City, AL
8/2
8/5
8/17
MillCreek MX Park; Pell City, AL
8/2
8/5
9/15
Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR
8/30
9/2
9/14
Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR
8/30
9/2
9/22
Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO
9/6
9/9
9/15
Rattlers Run Farms; Fairfield, WA
8/30
9/2
9/29
T & S Racing; Henryetta, OK
9/13
9/16
9/21
Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO
9/6
9/9
10/20
HLR Motorsports; Moberly, MO
10/4
10/7
9/28
T & S Racing; Henryetta, OK
9/13
9/16
11/3
Fox Raceway; Pala, CA
10/18
10/21
9/29
Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA
9/13
9/16
11/10
Texas Vintage Grand Prix Course; Donie, TX
10/25
10/28
10/19
HLR Motorsports; Moberly, MO
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
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2019 AHRMA NATIONAL NEXT GEN MOTOCROSS SERIES
2019 AHRMA / LUKE’S RACECRAFT NATIONAL HISTORIC ROADRACE SERIES
Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online
Date Venue
*Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail Online
Date Venue
5/12
Jimmy Weinert Training Facility; Maysville, NC
4/26
4/29
2/21-24 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA
2/15
2/19
6/9
Dutch Sport Park MX; Bloomingdale, MI
5/24
5/27
3/8-10
3/1
3/5
6/16
Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park; Axton, VA
5/31
6/3
3/29-31 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC
3/22
3/26
8/11
Moto-Vated Sports Complex; Gray Court, SC
7/26
7/29
4/26-28 Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA
4/19
4/23
9/22
Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO
9/6
9/9
5-24/26 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
5/17
5/21
10/26
Oak Hill Raceway; Decatur, TX
10/11
10/14
6/28-30 Heartland Park; Topeka, KS
6/21
6/25
7/26-28 Road America; Elkhart Lake, WI
7/19
7/23
8/2-4
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2/15
2/18
3/16-17 Carolinas White Lightning Classic; Buffalo, SC
Circle Bar Ranch Motorsports; Fluvanna TX
3/1
3/4
4/6-7
Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA
3/22
3/25
4/12
Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX 3/29
4/1
5/4-5
Canton M/C; Canton, IL
NOLA Motorsports Park; New Orleans, LA
7/26
7/30
8/16-18 Buttonwillow Raceway Park; Buttonwillow, CA
Gingerman Raceway; South Haven, MI
8/9
8/13
8/30-9/1 Utah Motorsports Park; Tooele, UT
8/23
8/27
9/6-8 10/3-6
8/30 None
9/3 10/1
Talladega Gran Prix; Munford, AL Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL
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4/19
4/22
5/17-18 Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR
5/3
5/6
5/31
5/17
5/20
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
Date Venue
9/14-15 Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR
8/30
9/2
1/25
Pensacola Dirt Track, ST; Pensacola, FL
1/11
1/14
9/27-28 T & S Racing; Henryetta, OK 10/5-6 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL
9/13 9/20
9/16 9/23
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Southern Raceway, TT; Milton, FL
1/11
1/14
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Southern Raceway, 3/8; Milton, FL
1/11
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NOLA Motorsports Park, ST; New Orleans, LA
2/22
2/25
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Tar Heel Speedway, ST; Tar Heel, NC
4/19
4/22
5/3
5/6
Unadilla Valley Sports Center; New Berlin, NY
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Callahan Speedway, ST; Jacksonville, FL
Pre-Entry Deadlines Date Venue Mail Online 3/2-3 Circle Bar Ranch Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX 2/15 2/18
6/28
Darke County Fairgrounds, 1/2; Greennville, OH 6/14
6/17
6/30
Darke County Fairgrounds, 1/2; Greennville, OH 6/14
6/17
3/2
Aonia Pass Motocross Park; Washington, GA
2/15
2/18
7/20
Ohio Flat Track Sport Center, 1/4; Harpster, OH
7/5
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4/6
Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA
3/22
3/25
7/21
Ohio Flat Track Sport Center, 1/2; Harpster, OH
7/5
7/8
4/12
Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX 3/29
4/1
9/14
Tar Heel Speedway, ST; Tar Heel, NC
8/30
9/2
5/17
Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR
5/6
9/21
Aonia Pass Motocross Park, TT; Washington, GA 9/6
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Aonia Pass MX Park, ST; Washington, GA
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6/28
Saddleback East; Bedford, KY
6/14
6/17
9/21
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Donner Summit; Soda Springs, CA
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TBD
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Aonia Pass Motocross Park, ST; Washington, GA 10/18
10/21
9/14
Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR
8/30
9/2
11/2
Aonia Pass MX Park, TT; Washington, GA
10/18
10/21
9/14
Rattlers Run Farms; Fairfield, WA
8/30
9/2
12/TBD Culman County Ag.Trade Ctr., ST; Culman, AL
TBD
TBD
9/28
Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA
9/13
9/16
10/5-6
Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL
9/20
9/23
10/19- 20 Hayes Farm; Ramsey, IL
10/4
10/7
11/2
Aonia Pass Motocross Park; Washington, GA
10/18
10/21
11/2
MotoVentures; Anza, CA
10/18
10/21
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RACE PREVIEWS ROADRACE ROADRACERS: TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNOUNCERS PROGRAMS, PLEASE GET YOUR ENTRIES IN AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE! Luke’s Racecraft National Historic Roadrace Series February 21-24, Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA Pre-Entry Deadline: Mail-In 2/15, Pre-Entry Deadline: Online 2/19 (Noon EST)
Please note: All trailers of any kind are required to take Highway 17 to Roebling Road. Do not use Zeigler Road if you are bringing a trailer.
Directions for Trailering Vehicles GPS Coordinates: N32.165895 W81.32344 > From the Savannah International Airport: Take Pooler Bypass to US 80. Turn right on US 80, going west. Continue to traffic light at GA 30/17. Turn right onto GA 17. Roebling Road is the first paved road on the right, approximately 1.5 miles after turning on to GA 17. Follow Roebling Road to the end, track is on the left. > From Savannah: Interstate 16 heading west, take Exit 152, which will be a right turn onto Bloomingdale Road. Bloomingdale Road dead ends at US 80. Turn left onto US 80. Continue to traffic light at GA 30/17. Turn right onto GA 17. Roebling Road is the first paved road on the right, approximately 1.5 miles after turning on to GA 17. Follow Roebling Road to the end, track is on the left. >From Interstate 95 South: Take Exit 106, Jimmy Deloach Parkway, continuing right to US 80 west. Continue to traffic light at GA 30/17. Turn right onto GA 17. Roebling Road is the first paved road on the Right, approximately 1.5 miles after turning on to GA 17. Follow Roebling Road to the end, track is on the left. >From Interstate 95 North: Take Exit 99B, Interstate 16 west. From there, take Exit 152, Bloomingdale Road. Bloomingdale Road dead ends at US 80. Turn left onto US 80. Continue to traffic light at GA 30/17. Turn right onto GA 17. Roebling Road is the first paved road on the right, approximately 1.5 miles after turning on to GA 17. Follow Roebling Road to the end, track is on the left. >From Macon: Interstate 16 heading east, take Exit 143, Highway 280 to US 80 at Blitchton. Turn right on US 80 at yield sign. Continue on US 80 East to traffic light at GA 30/17. Turn left onto GA 17. Roebling Road is the 38
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first paved road on the right, approximately 1.5 miles after turning on to GA 17. Follow Roebling Road to the end, track is on the left. Gate Fee: $30.00/three days; $25.00/two days; $15.00/one day. Concessions: Yes. Lodging: Econo Lodge, 912.748.4124; Days Inn Airport, 912.756.3543; Red Roof Inn Airport, 912-748-4050. For more accomodations visit www.roeblingroad.com/ lodging. (Motel 6, Richmond Hill, GA approx. 21 miles from the track) Schedule, Wednesday: Gates open, 5-10 pm. Schedule, Thursday: Gates open, 7:00am9:00pm; Open Track Day, 9:00am-5:00pm Schedule, Friday: Gates open, 7:00am9:00pm; Race School and Practice, 9:00am-5:00pm. Schedule, Saturday: Gates open, 7:00am-9:00pm; practice, 8:00-11:00am; racing begins, 12:00pm. Schedule, Sunday: Gates open, 7:00am; practice, 8:00-10:00am; racing and lunch immediately after. Track Information: 1135 Roebling Road, Bloomingdale, GA 31302 888.398.7223. www.roeblingroad.com. Track Rules: Quiet Time No race motors 8pm to 8am everyday. Sunday 11am till 12pm. $100 fine. Also Dogs keep on leash. Pick up after them. Don’t leave Tires or Gas cans. Thank you.
March 8-10, NOLA Motorsports Park; New Orleans, LA
Pre-Entry Deadline Mail: 3/1 Pre-Entry Deadline Online: 3/5 (Noon EST)
AHRMA Roadrace Awards Dinner Friday March 8th, 6-9pm, pre-registration only GPS Coordinates: N29.893229 W90.189857 > Directions from New Orleans Airport Go East on Airline Hwy US-61 (4.8 miles). Turn right on S. Clearview Pkwy/LA3152 South and cross Huey P Long Bridge (6.5 miles). Turn left on Lapalco Blvd (2 miles). Turn right on Nicolle Blvd (1.5 miles). The track will be on your left. > Directions from Baton Rouge/Houston Take I-10E, take exit to 220 to merge onto I-310 S toward Boutte/Houma (11mi). Turn left onto US-90E (13mi). Turn right on Lapalco Blvd (2mi). Turn right on Nicolle Blvd (1.5mi). The track will be on your left. >Directions from French Quarter (West-bound towards New Orleans) Merge onto US-90 Bridge W (Westbank) (12mi). Turn left onto Segnette Boulevard, continue straight onto Nicolle Boulevard (2.5mi). The track will be on your left.
Gate Fee: $30.00/three days; $25.00/two days; $15.00/one day. Camping: Yes. $30/night (tent or motor home w/o electric), $40/night for motor home electric hookups. For motor home hookup reservations contact: kelly@nolamotor.com or 504.302.4875. Showers available on site. Pets allowed and must be leashed, owner is responsible for cleaning up after pet. Concessions: Yes, two restaurants on site. Lodging: Avondale – Candlewood Suites, 866.599.6674; Suburban Extended stay of Avondale, 866.264.5744; Westwego – Best Western Bayou, 866.281.6817; Express Inn & Suites, 866.298.0996; Marreo – Comfort Inn, 866.590.3173; Sleep Inn & Suites, 866.267.9053. Track Information: 11075 Nicolle Boulevard, Avondale, LA 70094, 504.302.4875. www.nolamotor.com. Schedule, Thursday: Gates: 5:00-10:00 pm. Schedule, Friday: AHRMA Roadracing School – all day. Report to registration by 7:30am. Schedule, Friday: Gates open, 7:00am-9:00pm; practice, 9:00am-5:00pm. Friday Awards: 6:00-9:00pm – AHRMA 2019 Awards Banquet. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Schedule, Saturday: Gates open, 7:00am-9:00pm; practice, 8:00-11:00am; racing begins, 12:00pm. Paved DT Races Schedule, Sunday: Gates open, 7:00am; practice, 8:00-10:00am; racing and lunch immediately after.
March 29- 31, Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC Pre-Entry Deadlines Mail: 3/22, Pre-Entry Deadlines Online: 3/26 (Noon EST)
>From Camden, SC: Take US-521 N/US-601 N, heading north for 17.1 miles. Track will be on your right. >From Charlotte, NC: Follow I-77 S/US-21 S, I-485/I-485 Outer and US-521 S to Flat Rock Rd/S Main/State Rd S-29-15 in Heath Springs (52.6 mi). Continue on Flat Rock Rd/ State Rd S-29-15. Drive to US-521 S/US-601 S in Kershaw County (9.1 mi) Turn right onto US-521 S/US-601 S. Racetrack will be on your left. Please confirm directions on www.google. com/maps GPS Coordinates: 34°29’18.3”N 80°35’38.6”W Gate Fee: $30.00/three days; $25.00/two days; $15.00/one day. Camping: Yes. $15.00 per vehicle per day for camping. 30 AMP electric service available $25.00 per day per vehicle
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Garages: 24 Open-air day garages available for rent on a daily basis: $70 per day - $200 for 3-day rental (15 amp power is available with each garage at no additional charge.) Call the track office at 803-475-2448 to reserve your garage and provide method of payment. Lodging: Camden, SC - Holiday Inn Express, 800.345.8082; Comfort Inn & Suites 803.425.1010; Colony Inn, 803.432.5508 Lancaster, SC - Jameson Inn, 803.283.1188; Super 8, 803.283.1200. For more lodging options, visit the Carolina Motorsports Park website. Schedule, Thursday: Gates open, 5-10 pm. Schedule, Friday: Gates open, 7:00am9:00pm; practice, 9:00am-5:00pm. Schedule, Saturday: Gates open, 7:00am-9:00pm; practice, 8:00-11:00am; racing begins, 12:00pm. Schedule, Sunday: Gates open, 7:00am; practice, 8:00-10:00am; racing and lunch immediately after. Track Information: 3662 Kershaw Highway, Kershaw, SC 29067, 803.475.2448. www.carolinamotorsportspark.com
April 26-28, Corsa MotoClassica, Willow Springs International Raceway; Rosamond, CA Pre-Entry Deadline: Mail: 4/19 Pre-Entry Deadline: Online 4/23 (Noon EST)
GPS Coordinates: N34.86374 W118.26498 > Directions from LA & Orange County: Take I-5 North to Highway 14 North - past Palmdale and Lancaster, CA to Rosamond, CA. Take the Rosamond Blvd., and go west approximately six miles on Rosamond Blvd. to the WSIR main track entrance at 3500 75th Street West. > Directions from Riverside & San Bernardino County: Go north on I-15 or I-215 to the Hwy 138 (Wrightwood) exit - go west on 138 to Palmdale, CA. From Palmdale take the Hwy 14 North to Rosamond, CA. Take the Rosamond Blvd., and go west approximately six miles to the WSIR main track entrance at 3500 75th Street West. > Directions from Santa Barbara/Ventura: Go south on Hwy 101, east on 126, north on I-5, east on Hwy 138, make a left turn on 90th Street West (go north), then right turn on Rosamond Blvd. (first stop sign), go east approximately 1.5 miles to the WSIR main track entrance at 3500 75th Street W. > Directions from Las Vegas, NV: Go south on I-15, to Hwy 58 West, to Hwy 14 South (at Mojave). Go approximately 15 miles south on 14 to Rosamond Blvd. Take the Rosamond Blvd. exit in Rosamond, and go west approximately six miles to the WSIR main track entrance at 3500 75th Street West. >Directions from San Francisco or Northern CA: Go south on I-5, to Hwy 58 East, to Hwy FEBRUARY 2019
14 South (at Mojave). Go approximately 15 miles south on 14 to Rosamond Blvd. Take the Rosamond Blvd. exit in Rosamond, go west approximately six miles to the WSIR main track entrance at 75th Street West. Or, you can go over “The Grapevine” on I-5 to Hwy 138, then go east to 90th Street West, turn north and go to Rosamond Blvd. Go right on Rosamond Blvd. and travel east approximately 1.5 miles to the track entrance at 3500 75th Street West off of Rosamond Blvd.) Gate Fee: $30/three days, $25/two days, $15/ one day. Concessions & Camping: Yes. Lodging: Inn of Lancaster, 661.945.8771; Comfort Inn, 661.723.2001: Holiday Inn Express, 661.951.8848; Oxford Suites, 661.949.3423. Schedule, Thursday: Gates open 3:00pm. Schedule, Friday: Practice all day. Gates open 7:00am; sign-up 7:15am; practice 9:00am-5:00pm. AHRMA Roadrace School – all day, report to registration by 7:30am. Schedule, Saturday: Gates open 7:00am; signup 7:15-8:15am; practice 8:00-11:00am; racing begins, 12:00pm. Schedule, Sunday: Gates open 7:00am; sign-up 7:15am. Practice 8:00-11:00am; racing begins 12:00pm. Track Information: 3500 75th Street West, Rosamond, CA 93560 661.256.666; www.willowspringsraceway.com
DIRT TRACK March 9; NOLA Motorsports Park; New Orleans, LA
Pre-Entry Deadline: Mail, Fax & Email: 2/22 Pre-Entry Deadline: Online 2/25 (11am EST)
See Roadrace Preview, March 8-10 May 4; 5/4 – Tar Heel Speedway; Tar Heel, NC – (ST)
Pre-Entry Deadline: Mail, Fax & Email: 4/19 Pre-Entry Deadline: Online 4/22 (11am EST)
> Directions from Fayettville: Travel approximately 20 miles south on NC-87S. Turn left onto Victory Lane. Track is on the left. > Directions from Elizabethtown: Head west on NC-87 Bypass N toward US-701 N (4.4mi); continue onto NC-41 S/NC-87 N (15 mi). Turn right onto Victory Lane. Track is on the left. Gate Fee: General admission $10; kids under 8, free. Concessions: Yes. Camping: Yes. Rough camping available, no hook-ups. Lodging: Fayetteville - Exit 31 off I-95 is Highway 20 that goes through St. Pauls. It’s AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION
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OFFROAD February 17; Perris Raceway; Perris, CA
• Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series • Race Tech National Post Vintage Motorcoss Series Pre-Entry Deadline: Mail, Fax & Email: 2/1 Pre-Entry Deadline: Online 2/4 (11am EST)
VMX & PVMX will be held on same day. >Directions from Interstate 15: Exit 77-Central Ave/Highway 74 and head East. Go 7.7 miles on Highway 74. Make a left on W Ellis Ave. Make a right on Burton Road. The track is on the right hand side. > From Interstate 215: Exit 17- 4th Street / Highway 74 and head West. Go 2.4 miles on Highway 74. Make a right on W Ellis Ave. Make a right on Burton Road. The Track is on the right hand side. Gate Fee: $10/day. Gates open 7:00am-9:00pm Camping: $10/night. Concessions: Yes. Free lunch for racers! Lodging: Closest motel Red Lion Suites 951.943.5577 - recently renovated. Do not leave any valuables in reach or site. If you need to leave bikes at the track let them know and Perris Raceway may be able to assist. Vintage MX & Post Vintage MX Schedule: Gates Open 6:00 am Sign-Up 7:00 am Practice 8:45 am Riders Meeting 9:30 Racing Begins 10:00am Lunch 12:00 noon Racing Resumes 12:30 pm Awards approximately 3:00 pm Track Information: 1205 Burton Rd. Perris, CA 92570 951.657.3091 ask for Austin or austinp@ MilestoneMX.com www.perrismx.com Promotor: Frank Vrettas, phone 619.301.3400 on Facebook at CALVMX/Ahrma-SW Motocross Racing AHRMA Contact: Luke Sayer, phone 562.841.3476, sayerlu@gmail.com, AHRMA Regional Information: www.ahrmasw.org or visit us on Facebook at AHRMA Vintage Southwest
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OFFROAD Continued 3/2-3 Circle Bar Ranch Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX • John Penton/Preston Petty National Cross Country Series • Speed & Sport National Trials Series
Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email: 2/15 Pre-entry Deadline Online: 2/8, 11am EST.
All Vintage and Post Vintage classes both days Directions > Location:From Hwy 84 and FM612. Go west towards Fluvanna onto FM612, cross the railroad tracks, go 5.1 miles. The road will make a “V”, keep to the right. There is a blue and yellow Scurry County 2224 road sign in the center of the V. Go about one block to the stop sign. Continue on Scurry County 2224. Go 3.0 miles road becomes CR432 just past big dip then curve to right, continue on 1.0 miles to Red Canyon Wind sign where road turns to the left. Go west (left) 1.5 miles to end of pavement. Road will turn to the right (gate in front of you will say Miller Land and Cattle). Go north on gravel road .5 miles and road will turn to the left (gray house with metal roof straight ahead, Beaver’s home). Go west again on gravel road .4 miles and road will turn right(north) again, continue on .6 miles to turquoise gate. Continue on north (straight) through the front cattle guard. About 1 mile the track will be on your right. We do not have a physical address so don’t rely on GPS. Gate fee: $10/per person per day; Camping: $10 per vehicle per night (dry camping only available) Concessions: No Lodging, Snyder, TX: Hampton Inn Snyder 325-515-7555, Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott 325-5731400, Holiday Inn Express 325-5730376, Comfort Inn and Suites 325-575-7550, Best Western Snyder 325-5742200, (there are many more, check on hotels. com for Snyder, TX) Track address: None Contact: Eddie Parks 903.647.7506, email dierdra.parks@gmail.com Websites: www.ahrmasc.org Facebook: Circle Bar Ranch MotorsportsSeries Schedule Friday: Sign up and Tech 4-6pm (all events) Gates will be open for camping Friday at 1:00pm Saturday: 7am-8am Sign up and Tech 8am Trials Rider’s Meeting 8am Trials begin 10am-12pm Cross Country sign up & tech 12pm Cross Country Riders Meeting 12:15pm FEBRUARY 2019
Sight Lap 1pm Cross Country begins 6pm Trophies Sunday: 7am-8am Sign up and Tech 8am Trials Rider’s Meeting 8:15am Trials begin 10am-11am Cross Country sign up & tech 11am Cross Country Riders Meeting 11:15am Sight Lap 11:45am Cross Country begins 3:30pm Trophies
3/16-17 – Carolinas White Lightning Classic; Buffalo, SC
John Penton/Preston Petty National Cross Country Series Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email: 3/1 Pre-entry Deadline Online: 3/4, 11am EST.
All Vintage and Post Vintage classes both days GPS Coordinates: 34°44’37.318”N 81°43’13.935”W Track Address: A Randy Hawkins Property 771 Mudbridge Road, Buffalo, SC 29321 Gate Fee: $20.00 per person for the weekend. Youth under 16 FREE. Gate Opens: 12:00 PM Friday and 6:30 am Saturday & Sunday. Gate Closes: 5:00 pm on Friday, 11:30am on Sunday. If the gate is closed when you arrive, you must report there the next morning, pay your gate fee, sign the release, and get your security bracelet. • All proceeds benefit the Elijah Roof Medical Fund Camping: Motorhomes and campers welcome. Primitive camping. No hook ups. Campfires are welcome as long as you follow Smokey Bear’s rules! Lodging: Hotels located in Union, Clinton, Newberry and Spartanburg, SC. Concessions: TBA Saturday Dinner: Local cuisine from renowned Midway BBQ by the campfire. Bring your own chair. 2017 AHRMA Cross Country Awards following dinner Contact: Greg Holder 864-320-9796 or Al Roof at al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com Schedule, Saturday: Sign-up and tech, 7:009:00am; riders’ meeting (all riders), 9:45am; sighting lap (all riders), 10:20am. Vintage event, with Post Vintage Novice-class riders, 11:00am. Post Vintage event (no Novice-class riders), 1:00pm. Schedule, Sunday: Sign-up and tech, 7:008:00am; riders’ meeting (all riders), 8:15am; sighting lap (all riders), 8:30am. Vintage event, with Post Vintage Novice-class riders, 9:00am. Post Vintage event (no Novice-class riders), 11:30am. Contact: Greg Holder 864.320.9796 or Al Roof - email: al.roof.for.nc.trails@juno.com
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3/23-24 – Waldo Motorsports; Waldo, FL March 23 - Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series March 24 - Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series
Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email: 3/8 Pre-entry Deadline Online: 3/11, 11am EST.
>From Jacksonville: Take exit 343 toward Starke onto US-301 S. Continue for 36 miles. >From I-75 / I-10: Head southeast on I-75 S 20.5 mi. Exit 414 for US-41/US-441 toward Lake City/High Springs 0.2 mi. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for High Springs 246 ft. Right onto US-41 S/US-441 S 3.2 mi. Left onto County Rd 18/SE Sebring Rd Continue to follow County Rd 18 11.0 mi. Right onto Main St 1.0 mi. Left onto FL-18 E 6.4 mi. Right onto FL-231 S/FL-235 S 0.2 mi. Left onto Charlotte Ave/SW County Rd 18. Continue to follow SW County Rd 18 7.6 mi. Right onto N County Road 225 1.1 mi. Continue onto Co Rd.1475 0.5 mi. Left onto County Rd 225 3.3 mi. Turn right onto US-301 S/N Main St 1.6 mi. >From I-95 / Daytona:Take US-1 N and FL-20 W to FL-100 W/Reid St in Palatka 53.8 mi. Follow FL-100 W and FL Gate Fee(s): $15 a day Camping: Yes, $40 night Concessions: Yes. Full Food Vending Local Hotels and Restaurants Best Western, Waldo. Book online is cheaper. Next door to track.. Schedule Standard AHRMA Schedule Rider’s Meeting @ 8:30 Practice @ 9:00 Track Info: Waldo MX Park 16258 US Rt 301 NE Waldo, FL 32694 Contact: RuckerJohn979@gmail.com Promoter Name/Contact: John Milligan, 352) 284-4230 Facebook: http://waldomotorsportsM X.com
April 6-7, Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA
April 6-7 - John Penton/Preston Petty National Cross Country Series April 6 - Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series April 7 - Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series All Pre-entries Close: March 23
GPS Coordinates from Desoto website: 32°04’41.0”N 93°46’37.8”W > Directions from Shreveport, LA: Travel south from Shreveport on Hwy 171 about 20 miles and look for arrows turning left onto Industrial Park Dr. Track is 1 mile down on left. > Directions from Mansfield, LA: Travel about four miles NW on Hwy 171 and look WWW.AHRMA.ORG
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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
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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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for arrows turning right on Industrial Park Dr. Track is one mile down on left. Gate Fee: Thur-Sun/$35; Fri-Sun/$30; SatSun/$20. Gates open: Thur-Fri 8:00am-10:00pm; SatSun 6:30am-10:00pm Camping: Yes, dry camping is $10/weekend. There are also 40 spaces with electric/water hookups available for $30/night. Call Keith or Becky for reservations at 318.461.3659. Concessions: Yes. Lodging: Mansfield (five miles from track). Best Western, 318.871.2022; Comfort Inn & Suites, 813.872.8820; Super 8, 813.871.2242. Schedule, Friday: Organized practice, 10:00am-3:00pm; Racing sign-up and tech, 2:00pm-5:00pm. Cross Country schedule, Saturday: Sign-up/ transponder programming and tech, 7:00am; rider’s meeting, 7:30am; sighting lap, 8:00am; all Vintage classes, plus Post Vintage Novice race start, 8:30am. Post Vintage Intermediate and Expert race, 10:30am. Vintage MX schedule, Saturday: Sign-up, 7:00-11:30am; practice, 9:00am-11:00am; mandatory rider’s meeting, 12:00pm; racing begins 12:30pm. Cross Country schedule, Sunday: (Vintage and Post Vintage) Sign-up/transponder programming and tech, 7:00am; rider’s meeting, 7:30am; sighting lap, 8:00am; all Vintage classes, plus Post Vintage Novice race start, 8:30am. Post Vintage Intermediate and Expert race, 10:30am. Post Vintage MX schedule, Sunday: Sign-up, 7:00-11:30am; practice, 8:30am-11:30am; mandatory rider’s meeting, 12:00pm; racing begins 12:30pm. Track address: 673 West Industrial Drive, Grand Cane, LA 71032. Phone 318.697.5856. or cell 318.461.3659. Note: Address will only appear correctly on Android phones, see track website for specific location. Website: www.desotomotorsportpark.com. Email: desotomotorsportpark@gmail.com
North towards Woodland/Redding. Take the CA-162 exit for Willows/Oroville. Turn left onto CA-162 Biggs/Willows Rd. Go 20.5 miles, then right at T-intersection, Road 306 (also named Sanhedrin Road). Stay on Road 306 for approximately 12 miles to the property. Cross Country event after the trial: AHRMA National Cross Country classes will be used. There is no regional post vintage series in 2018, but post vintage classes will continue at the cross country events. There will be event awards for the Expert, Intermediate and Novice class winners only, no post vintage year-end awards. Gate Fee: $10.00/day. Kids under 12, free. Camping: Yes. Concessions: Yes, there will be food available for lunch/dinner Saturday and breakfast/lunch Sunday. Proceeds will benefit the Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. Lodging: Motel 6 Willows, 530.934.7026 or 1.800.466.8356 (use promotion code cp546032); Baymont Inn & Suites, 530.934.9700; Holiday Inn Express, 530.934.8900; Economy Inn, 530.934.4224. Trial schedule, Saturday: Sign-up, 8:0010:00am; checker’s meeting, 9:15am; rider’s meeting, 10:00am; trial starts 10:00pm; Trial awards 4:00 Regional Cross Country Schedule: Sign-up, 8:00-9:30am ONLY (no afternoon sign-up); riders meeting 3:00pm; racing begins 3:30pm; Cross Country awards 5:00-5:30. - Post vintage support classes. Vintage MX schedule, Sunday: Sign-up, 7:00-8:30am; rider’s meeting, 8:30am; practice, 9:00am; racing begins, 10:00am. Track address: 4160 County Road 306, Orland, CA Contact: Rob Poole 415.990.9003 after 6pm weekdays, or anytime weekends. Or email pooleschl1@hotmail.com. Website: www.ahrmanw.org On Facebook at: AHRMA Northwest
April 12-13 – Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX
April 6 - Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series April 7 - Speed & Sport National Trials Series
April 12 - Speed & Sport National Trials Series April 12 - John Penton/Preston Petty National Cross Country Series April 13 - Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series April 14 - Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series
Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email: 3/22. Pre-entry Deadline Online: 3/25, 11am EST.
Pre-entry Deadline Mail, Fax and Email 3/29. Pre-entry Deadline Online: 4/1, 11am EST.
Located just north of Chrome, CA on Rd. 306. > Directions from Redding: Follow I-5 South towards Red Bluff/Sacramento. Take exit toward Orland/Chico/CA-32; keep right at the fork, follow signs for Black Butte Lake and merge onto Newville Rd (also called County Road 200). Drive 20.7mi on Newville Rd to Road 306. Turn left on Road 306 and go approximately 1.8 miles to the property. > Directions from Sacramento: Follow I-5
> Directions: From Hwy 59, take State Hwy 49 East (also known as Broadway) toward Downtown Jefferson. Move to left lane. At stop sign, turn left onto State Hwy 49 East toward Smithland. Track one mile on Right. Signs will be posted.(Do not use RV Park address in your GPS or you will end up in Louisiana! If you want to program GPS, insert 404 E. Broadway; Jefferson, TX. This will take you to the Brookshire’s grocery store on Broadway.
April 6-7 – Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA
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Then follow directions above.) Please note these directions take you under a railroad trestle that is 13’7” high. If your rig is taller than 13”7” high you will have to take an alternate route to the track. Do not turn on State Hwy 49 East (also known as Broadway). Coming south on Hwy 59 before you come into Jefferson, turn left on Whelan (at the Jefferson ISD sign). Coming north on Hwy 59, turn right on Whelan. Turn right on Cass; cross over the railroad track and turn left on Hwy 49 (St. John Street). Racetrack will be less than a mile on the right. Gate Fee: 4 days/$50; 3 days/$40; 2days/$30; 1 day/$15; children under 16, free. Gate Hours: Tues. 10:00am-midnight; Wed. 8:00am-midnight; Thurs. 7:00am-midnight; Fri./Sat. 6:00am-midnight; Sun. gates open 6:00am. Noise Curfew: 11 pm (Music, Loud Talking, Engines, etc.) Camping: Yes. Primitive/Dry RV & tent camping included in gate fee. Showers and water are available at the track. RV pump-out services for accessible RVs, $25. Limited RV spaces, call for more info. Concessions: Yes. Friday evening BBQ Meet & Greet for racers and families; Saturday evening celebration and music for racers and families. Lodging: Jefferson Hotel, 903.665.2631. Inn of Jefferson, 903.665.3983. Executive Inn, 903.665.3700. For B&B’s contact Chamber of Commerce www.marioncountycoc.org or 903.665.2672 Early sign up for events: Thursday - early Cross Country sign-up, 3:00-5:00pm. Friday - early Vintage MX sign-up, 1:00-5:00 pm. Saturday - early Post Vintage MX sign-up, 4:006:00pm. Trials schedule, Friday: Sign-up, 8:00am; trial starts 9:00am. Cross Country schedule, Friday: Sign-up, 9:00-11:00am; rider’s meeting, 12:00pm; sighting lap, all riders 12:30am; Vintage Cross Country race start, 1:00pm; Post Vintage Cross Country, 3:00pm. Vintage MX schedule, Saturday: Sign-up 7:00am; mandatory rider’s meeting, 8:30am; practice, 9:00am; racing begins 10:00pm. Post Vintage MX schedule, Sunday: Sign-up 7:00am; mandatory rider’s meeting, 8:30am; practice, 9:00pm; racing begins 10:00am. Track Information: 1602 Hwy 49 East; Jefferson, TX 75657. Note: this address will not work for GPS. Follow GPS coordinate directions on the previous page. Contact: Francene DePrez Rainey or Melissa Moit, manager. Phone: 866.398.2038 ext. 705; cell numbers, Melissa 903.742.2041, or Francene 903445.9796. Fax No. 903.665.8249. Email: info@DiamondDon.com Website: www.DiamondDon.com. AHRMA WWW.AHRMA.ORG
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FOX & SIMONS Suspension Parts, Restoration and Rebuilding. Fox Shox, AirShox, MonoShock, Harley-Davidson, TwinClicker for off-road or road. Contact Thor Lawson at 804.798.0990. Best time 1pm to 6pm Eastern time or visit: EvolutionSuspensionProducts.com. Montesa Domain Name for Sale montesa.us $2,000 and/or montesa. bike $1,000. Create your business or personal or business website and email account through GoDaddy or another host of your preference. I will transfer the domain to your possession. Sven Bley, Made to Measure, 302 East Main Street, East Dundee, IL 60118. P: 847.851.1160 sven@measure911.com www.measure911.com
1978 TT 500 With Jack Simmons 650 kit, White Bros banana arm, aluminum skid plate,YZ forks. $2500.00. Auburn, CA. Mike Bast 530- 906-9442 Duc Bits! Ducati Singles & Parts for road, track, race or restoration. Real Desmo head, winning cams, factory megaphone. 1965 Diana frame, tank and engine, 150mm visored headlight rim, twin-leadingshoe front brake backing plate, 180mm double-drum Grimeca. Much else, check it out. David @ 540.877.2001
Virtually New 1972 XR750 TT: 2002 engine built by Carl Patrick, Motoplat ignition, Pingel gas taps, Supertrapp exhaust, Tsubaki chain, PBI sprockets, Scitsu tachometer, 38mm Morzocchi/Ceriani front end, Kosman Triple trees and axle, Low hours. Look for our detailed ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist. $54,500. Pat Conroy, 215.776.5079, patconroy77@hotmail. com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.
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1963 Velocette Viceroy, “Conroy’s Follie”. One of only 700 ever made. 250cc flat-twin two-stroke, four-speed engine. Runs, new batteries, clean title, original light blue paint. Original factory manuals and an original poster included. See our ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist for additional photos. $7700. Pat Conroy, 215.776.5079, patconroy77@hotmail.com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.
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Simply the Nicest Aluminum Bike Stand Made! Lofts ‘73/74 CR250 Honda, ‘74 Ossa Phantom ‘74 Husky Mag 250 & others w/7-9” frame spread. Crafted from 6061 aircraft alum. Lightweight, satisfaction guaranteed. $89.99 US + shipping. 419.866.8775, jeffclark@badbrush. com. Visit badbrush.com or vintagemart.net to see color pic.
NEW! ‘74 Can-Am Aluminum Chain Tensioner, spring-loaded. Now available for vintage Can-Am, 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 - 419.866.8775, jeffclark@ badbrush.com. Dealers welcome.
Monster collection of Evel Knievel memorabilia – includes pinball machine, copies of X-rays, autographed photo, toys, artwork, books, videos, lunchbox and more. Must pick up in DeLand, FL. See Pat›s ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist for more pictures. $7700 or possible partial interesting trade considered. Pat Conroy, 215.776.5079, patconroy77@hotmail. com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.
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1961 Cadillac Couch Comfortable, re-uphosltered, and in good condition, made out of the tail end of a real 1961 Cadillac. Original floor of the trunk intact. Lights, with a flick of a switch, turn on, making this a really cool accent piece. Extremely heavy, must pick up. $4200. Pat Conroy, 215.776.5079, patconroy77@ hotmail.com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.
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, 216.451.5500 or 216.851.5166
Very nice barn find motorcycle that sports an earlier repaint on the tank and fenders. This old girl is how you like to find them with all of the dust and grime that one would expect from an original old rider. After sitting for many years, the engine and transmission have been serviced and all fluids have been changed out. The 61ci EL Panhead engine sounds good and starts easy but obviously has had some time on it before being set aside for its long sleep. Don’t miss out!! Located in Albany, Oregon 97321 Phone: 541.315.3531 E-mail: greenerpastures212@gmail. com
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Wolverine Chapter of AMCA 10th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Vintage Bike Show Sunday May 19th 2019 Centreville, Mi 49032. Vendor space inside (20x20) or outside (18x30) is still $25.00 if registered prior to April 30th, 2019 and $30.00 afterwards. $5.00 Admission kids under 16 free. Swap meet and bike show 1986 and older bikes and bike parts. Contact Mary 269-254-3793 amcawolverine@gmail. com Dave Lehr AHRMA Member #2299 269 599-2938
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WITH GUEST EDITOR DON EMDE My interest in motorcycle history started early when I was growing up in the San Diego area. My father, Floyd Emde, had a successful career, which included a Daytona 200 victory, and he had so many great stories about racing back in those years. Something that stood out was how many people from San Diego had also won Daytona. He told me about when he won the 200 on a new 648 Indian Big Base Scout, but also how his good friend Ed Kretz had also won it back in 1937. Kretz then lived in the Los Angeles area, but was born in San Diego County. I also heard about San Diego natives Brad Andres and Joe Leonard who both won multiple times on the beach at Daytona in the 1950s. By the mid-1960s I was following the action when San Diegans Ralph White and Cal Rayborn each scored wins on Leonard Andres HarleyDavidson KRs. By then, I was racing and was well motivated to add my name to the list of Daytona winners. In 1972, I was able to achieve my goal, making Floyd and I the other father and son to have both won the Daytona 200. Feeling the great history of the motorcycle sport should be recorded, I started a little publishing business in 1990. My first book was about what I knew best, the history of the Daytona 200. A few years later I also wrote and published a book about Cannon Ball Baker’s historic record ride in 1914 from San Diego to New York City and am currently working on the history of motorcycle boardtrack racing in America. – Don Emde 1972 Daytona 200 winner Don Emde also participated in AHRMA’s BMW Battle of the Legends series back in the 1990s. Above: Don Emde is interviewed by Roxy Rockwood following his victory of the 1972 Daytona 200. Photo: Don Emde Collection Left: Don’s publications are available thru EmdeBooks.com
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