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I’m excited to say that I’ll be in attendance at the T&S Racing offroad finale in Henryetta, OK. I’ve heard tell of some fantastic racing and some great opportunities to get to know our membership better. I’ll be honest, I do have a penchant for photographing off-road racing. There’s something about the fight between man, machine, and nature that really draws me into the competition. And especially if it rains, being able to get photos of big mud roosts or the grit and grime of racers as they cross the finish line is just icing on the cake. I know so many fair-weather photographers who run inside at the first drop of rain. Honestly, it’s only water; just make sure your equipment is covered and grab an umbrella.
Two of my favorite rain photos were taken at AHRMA events, and I can’t wait to add more to the list.
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Cindy McLean email: communications@ahrma.org
RACE
ROAD RACE DIRECTOR - Leasha Overturf email: roadrace.director@ahrma.org
OFF-ROAD DIRECTOR - Terry McPhillips email: offroad.director@ahrma.org
DIRT TRACK DIRECTOR - Richard Brodock email: dirt.track@ahrma.org
RACE COORDINATORS
CROSS COUNTRY COORDINATORJeff Oakley email: jeffoakley325@gmail.com
NATIONAL TRIALS COORDINATOR
Debbie Poole email: pooleschl1@hotmail.com
EASTERN TRUSTEES
Mike Dixon - michael.dixon@ahrma.org
Jeff Hargis - jeffhargis@comcast.net
Bob Robbins - bobr@inter-techsupplies.com
David Rutherford - david.rutherford@ahrma.org
Tim Terrell (Treasurer) - tim.terrell@ahrma.org
Colton Roberts (interim) - coltonroberts3065@hotmail.com
WESTERN TRUSTEES
Al Anderberg - al.anderberg@ahrma.org
Kerri Kress (interim) - kerrikress@gmail.com
Wesley Poole - wes.ahrma@gmail.com
Luke Sayer (Secretary) - sayerlu@gmail.com
Kelly Shane - kelly.ahrma@gmail.com
Greg Tomlinson (Chairman) - chairman@ahrma.org
BY
entered my first AHRMA Road Race in June of 2011. I raced Novice Historic Production Lightweight on my 1956 BMW R25/3, a motorcycle I had been land speed racing. Not the best bike choice, but I was on the track and racing at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. My single class entry fee was $85.00. I had taken my road racing course with Team Chicago at Grattan Raceway earlier that year on a snowy April day, taught by Craig Breckon and Ted Robinson. I finished dead last at Road America, but I was hooked.
Fast forward to 2024, and the price of a road race entry at the Roebling Road season opener was still $85.00. I looked at the inflation calculator provided by the US government (data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl), and it tells me that inflation has risen by 40% from June 2011 to September 2024. So, inflation adjusted, that $85.00 entry fee would be $118.73 today.
The cost to AHRMA to put on racing events across all disciplines has risen dramatically, yet we have tried to keep membership, gate, practice, and race fees constant.
AHRMA is a notfor-profit, but we still have to remain solvent.
Track rentals, insurance, and general operating costs have
increased across the board in step with inflation. We have reduced expenses as far as we can, using volunteers as much as possible, but we can only cut so deep without sacrificing the racing experience our members deserve.
We have looked for alternate revenue sources to offset expenses, such as sponsorships and donations, and have dramatically increased these levels, but those opportunities are limited in the vintage world.
In looking at the other vintage and non-vintage road racing groups in North America (WERA, ASRA, USCRA, VRRA), in almost all cases AHRMA is the least expensive. I am planning on doing a comprehensive comparative cost analyses across the three AHRMA disciplines this winter to determine exactly where
AHRMA sits regarding pricing and the value we bring to our members on a race weekend. This includes quality of venue, location, weekday vs. weekend, etc.
So, while we will always do our best to make the sport of vintage racing as affordable as possible, it is clear that the cost to participate across all disciplines needs to increase in 2025. We hope you find value in the race programs AHRMA has to offer and continue to support the organization.
Daniel May
DANIEL MAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hey from an eastbound I-40 rest stop!
I’m on my way to our club’s final Off-Road National in Henryetta this weekend with about 9 hours to go. After spending 14 hours behind the wheel, I’ve been thinking about topics for my mag-ramble this month and decided to share the opening remarks I made at AHRMA’s final board meeting of the year. 2024 has been an amazing year for our club in so many ways, and I think my remarks and the corresponding meeting minute are worth the review with hopes of sharing the stoke. If you want more details, the full minutes are on our website, along with all the documents presented by our executive team and directors.
Now, if you don’t mind, I’m going to try and catch some Z’s, wake me up when we get to Henryetta!
Best,
Greg “GT“ Tomlinson
GREG “GT” TOMLINSON
AHRMA CHAIRPERSON
Member #14562
RR / DT #5
MX / CC #50
email: chairman@ahrma.org
Barber Chairman Remarks, From the meeting minutes:
What an incredible year 2024 has been for AHRMA! I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our membership, sponsors, race directors, paid staff, volunteers, Board of Trustees, and the Executive Committee. A special acknowledgment goes to Daniel May, our Executive Director, and Ed
Roman, Chair of the Special Committee.
Both Daniel and Ed dedicated countless hours to managing our business finances, membership affairs, and race operations as unpaid volunteers, and their efforts have been nothing short of extraordinary.
I am truly humbled by the collective efforts of our team in 2024. We’ve made tremendous strides in strengthening both our financial health and the community culture within all of our racing paddocks.
At the beginning of the year, we identified three primary strategic objectives to guide us in 2024: enhancing membership experience, improving financial management, and prioritizing safety. I’m pleased to report that throughout this meeting, you will hear how we’ve consistently worked to achieve these goals.
We will close the year in a strong financial position, with a cash reserve that surpasses recent years. Not only have we eliminated a significant portion of our debt, but we’ve also implemented a new expense and income allocation model based on membership numbers. This ensures that each discipline receives its fair share of AHRMA resources.
We’ve also taken proactive steps to address safety concerns across all our racing operations, thanks to the establishment of a Safety Committee with representatives from every discipline. Additionally, our newly formed Strategic Membership Committee is focused on ensuring the long-term well-being of our membership.
As we look ahead to 2025, we recognize that there’s more work to be done, but I am confident that with the continued support of our membership and team, we can achieve even greater success. Thank you all for an outstanding 2024.
As I mentioned at the start of this meeting, 2024 has truly been a banner year for AHRMA. We encountered challenges on several fronts, but I’m proud to say that we identified, addressed, and coursecorrected where needed. What makes me equally proud is how we achieved these results. As a team, we rolled up our sleeves and approached each challenge with a solution-oriented mindset. It’s incredibly rewarding to drive positive change, especially when you’re working with a team that shares the same commitment and makes the process enjoyable.
Looking ahead to 2025, there’s still work to be done, but I believe I speak for the entire board and executive team when I say—bring it on!
Once again, I want to extend my deepest thanks to our membership and to everyone who contributed to making this year a success. A special thank you goes to our outgoing Trustees, who have dedicated so much of their time and energy to AHRMA.
BY
For the past several months, as a part of our desire to increase our consistency, we have pulled together technical inspectors from across the nation to meet on a montly basis. Our objective in doing so was to share ideas, look at potential issues and create a standard process for doing offroad tech inspections.
Some of the ideas that have been discussed include the fact that we have had a number of members decide that tech inspections are not required. Of course, if you read the handbook, you will see that tech inspection, like rider’s meetings are mandatory.
The tech inspectors in the meetings brought up the fact that we have not, for several years, enforced this rule. Nor have we had a process in place to do so, nor were any disciplinary actions taken on those that determined this rule does not apply to them.
Fortunately, the majority of our members not only have complied, but appreciate the courtesy inspections. There have been many incidences where a tech inspector has found an issue that, potentially, could have been disastrous in a racing environment.
So why do we do tech inspections? Our objective is multifaceted. To look for obvious issues that could
create a safety concern, to verify that those racing in the different classes have a level playing field, to ensure that racers are entered into the proper class, and to see that the race numbers are correct, comply with the rules, and are easily readable.
The folks who run tech have found many instances where a bike needs to have something fixed in order to meet these requirements.
Now, the objective is always to get everyone to ride. Tech is not there to keep you from riding unless your bike is unsafe. However, if your bike does not meet the class requirements, you will be allowed to ride, but National Points will not be given. This should be incentive to correct the infraction before the next race. This includes race numbers and their backgrounds.
The tech inspectors are now going to be creating a log, as required by the Safety Committee, of all infractions. This log will be shared among tech inspectors.
Keep in mind that, as per the handbook, it is the rider’s responsibility to see that their bikes meet or exceed the written standards. It’s also up to the riders to identify bikes that are not meeting the class standards.
A process has been put into place to adjudicate this. Tech inspectors have the right to disqualify a rider
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for not meeting the standard. This can be appealed to the chief tech inspectors. Note that the race director is not a part of the appeal process for technical inspections.
So, it’s up to you, the rider, to make certain that your bike meets the standards set in the handbook. This includes having the proper race number and backgrounds on your bike. Remember, as of January 1, all illegal race numbers will be purged from the race number tables if you are not compliant. If you need to get your race number updated, go to the contact form on the AHRMA website and select “Offroad Race Number Request” in the topic dropdown. Fill out the form and someone will get with you to find you a number.
In the meantime, I hope you all are getting ready for the final at Henryetta and the Banquet to follow!
Have Fun, Be Safe, and Go Fast!
Terry McPhillips
TERRY MCPHILLIPS OFF-ROAD RACE DIRECTOR
THE EXPERIENC E BEGINS AT M ECUM.CO M
Wes Poole faced a myriad of machine woes at Barber but after alternately patching up and/or trading rides between the two BSA’s he’d brought, managed to finish wellenough to bypass Rob Poole in chasing down Greg GT Tomlinson, who retains a shrinking points lead. Wes and Rob Poole’s push in the later rounds have made for an exciting finish as AHRMA heads off to the final National off-road event of the year at Henryetta, Oklahoma.
The top four in the 2024 Dick Mann National Vintage Challenge are still Tomlinson, Wes Poole, Rob Poole and Emmy Poole. DMNVC rules require all competitors to finish a minimum of four races from 4 disciplines, and all other contestants have fallen short of doing that, with no chance to satisfy that requirement with one event to go.
Going into the Henryetta weekend, if all goes well for each of the current four top points-getters, it’s likely to be a very close-run thing between Wes Poole and GT. Who will the Race Gods frown or smile on, and will there be an ultimate upset?
Whatever the outcome, it’s been a heck of a ride!
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We are coming off a tremendous year of moving forward fiscally and competitively, and it is of utmost importance that we keep and build upon this momentum moving into the future. I’m Byron Hannah, creator and proprietor of FatPipe Racing, and I would be honored to do all that I can to help to continue this trend as East Coast Trustee. I have been on motorcycles, first with my Dad, and then on my own, for 56 years – like many of you, I was here when our “Historic” bikes were new, not historic. My Dad started out racing enduros in the late ‘60s with a modified Yamaha 180 Street Scrambler, moved on to a CT1, and then a DT2. My first real motorcycle was a JT1 for my sixth birthday complete with a hole in the piston to be rebuilt.
I have been a Presbyterian Minister, a bicycle messenger in New York City, an IT Director for a massive pharma company, a professional truck driver (hauling fuel), and a diesel truck mechanic – currently I’m a Diesel Technology Instructor at Rosedale Technical College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. That being said, whenever anyone who doesn’t know me asks, “So, what do you do?”, without fail, the answer is, “I am a motorcycle racer.
I race vintage 2-stroke sidecars and solos with AHRMA.” Every other “job” exists solely to enable the racer. Period. Aside from my kids and my beautiful Becky, racing historic bikes with AHRMA has become THE focal point of day-to-day life.
With the above in mind, I take it very personally that we (AHRMA) continue to be THE venue for historic motorcycle racing in the United States. I sincerely believe that it is a rare privilege to be the stewards of these timeless machines; and moreover, as caretakers of these gems, it is our responsibility to see to it that they are raced for years to come. To be clear, I fully understand and support the presence and growth of our “Alternative Modern” racers, and they will no doubt become the classics of the future – in fact my life-long friend, race partner, and FatPipe teamster, races a Ducati in BOT and an SV in SOT3. We are all racers, whether dirt or asphalt, and we ALL have a vested interest in the future of our great organization.
We will need to continue our fiscal diligence, effectively manage our growth, and pay special attention to the daily changing landscape of what is “historic” or “vintage.” In a long ago life I was an Industrial History major and I believe that the heart and soul, the very essence of humanity, is inextricably bound to the historic machines that it has created. As Trustee, the honor, privilege, and responsibility, for our timeless sport will never fail to be priority #1. I thank you for your time and I look forward to racing with all of you. Take care.
CONTACT: 27shadetree@gmail.com
As a younger trustee, I am deeply enthusiastic about the opportunity to invigorate our vintage motorcycle organization with a blend of tradition and modernization. My dedication lies in preserving our rich heritage while embracing the innovative possibilities of the present era. Together, we have the potential to bridge generational divides, ensuring that the timeless allure of the vintage lifestyle thrives well into the 21st century.
My passion for road racing, dirt biking, and flat track fuels my commitment to this role. Having been a key part of starting a professional road racing team, I’ve gained valuable experience in the logistics required to run a successful program and developed an
I am William “Tod” Miller and I’ve owned motorcycles most of my life. I started riding off-road later in life when my sons became interested. We eventually moved on to racing both Arenacross and outdoors. I served for 11 1/2 years in the United States Navy and was a SEAL with SEAL Team Five. I was injured on active duty and subsequently had my lower left leg amputated. At this point I figured my motorcycle riding days were over. Mitch Barnes, a fellow AHRMA member, encouraged me to purchase an Alta electric motorcycle. This got me back on a motorcycle and a few years later he invited me to my first AHRMA event. I’ve been racing AHRMA for
insider’s understanding of how professional racing organizations operate.
This, combined with my personal enthusiasm for various forms of motorcycle racing, allows me to bring a unique and informed perspective to the table. I strive to remain non-biased when issues arise, ensuring fairness by focusing on facts and considering all perspectives. I emphasize objectivity in my approach, aiming for balanced decisionmaking and respectful resolutions.
My active involvement in these realms has instilled a profound appreciation for our organization’s core mission. I am eager to leverage my insights and expertise to enrich our community further. Whether organizing racing events, fostering camaraderie among enthusiasts, or exploring innovative ways to broaden our impact, I am dedicated to driving our organization toward greater heights, ensuring its continued success and relevance in the evolving landscape of vintage motorcycle culture.
CONTACT: maddrill24@gmail.com
five seasons now and have loved every minute of it. I’ve been able to win multiple championships in the vintage and post vintage classes. I truly enjoy the camaraderie and competition that AHRMA so effectively represents. I would like to become more involved in the AHRMA leadership because I see the immense potential this organization has.
I know with the correct leadership and long-term vision, we will continue to flourish. I have raced and spoken with members all across the country and believe I understand what the vast majority of members would like to see implemented.
As a trustee, I would work very diligently to help achieve these goals. As a trustee, I will represent the off-road community and encourage changes that grow our membership and race participation numbers.
CONTACT: tod@sherdectreeservice.com
Thank you for considering me as a trustee. I am seeking your vote as an Eastern Trustee for AHRMA. My name is Mark Morrison. I live in central Illinois where I retired from 42 years at the nation’s largest personal lines insurer. I am an avid, long-time motorcyclist with a passion for racing vintage motorcycles and believe I have the skills and experience needed to successfully serve AHRMA’s membership.
I bring many valuable skills, experiences, and values to the trustee position. When I was younger, I raced motocross; I currently road race, and ride and restore both vintage and modern street bikes. I have experience serving on Boards helping guide their organizations. During my career, I managed many large construction projects which involved critical thinking, working with people, and managing resources, budgets, and deadlines.
In my opinion, AHRMA is currently a vibrant and successful club resulting from solid leadership and member dedication, but there are always ways to make it better. Thomas Edison once said “there’s always room for improvement – find it.” I want to help influence that improvement and give back to AHRMA to make a positive and lasting impact.
Motorcycling is a passion of mine and has been for 53+ years. I have been an active AHRMA member for over 13 years and I remember the first AHRMA Northeast event that I attended. I was hooked immediately at the entrance gate as I looked around in amazement at all of the older dirt bikes in the pits. Shortly after, I purchased a 1980 Husqvarna WR390 and attended my first AHRMA event. At that first AHRMA event I connected with many others who share the same passion - a love for
1. Continue to build upon the success AHRMA is currently enjoying and lead the strategic development of the club. Ensure we are forward thinking and dedicated to our mission.
2. Focus on the big picture and how my actions can affect the overall success of the club.
3. Build relationships with members and trustees. Be open and accessible to member’s feedback, ideas, and concerns. Everyone brings something to the table. Bring those items to the rest of the Board for discussion and consideration in a positive and supportive way.
4. Demonstrate common sense. Be open to changing my views if the need arises.
5. Give back to the club and members by serving you and returning the generosity and kindness members have shown me.
6. Be a good steward of club money, running the club as efficiently as possible while still meeting our objectives. Allocating club money frugally as if it was my own. In addition, I want to explore opportunities for other revenue streams.
Hopefully I have earned your vote for trustee. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications and ideas with members. Please reach out to me with your questions.
CONTACT: mmorr26407@aol.com
riding older motorcycles that embrace “Keeping the Past Fast!”
I have attended AHRMA events in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast. All locations capture similar energy with great friends and collective passion for older motorcycles. I have met countless people at many events and I am fortunate for the wonderful friendships I have made. Being around fellow riders and sharing stories about motorcycle experiences, racing, restoration, recreation is truly enjoyable. It’s the people, dedicated and passionate, that make AHRMA great!
I have enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles in enduro/cross country, motocross, hare scrambles, flat track, dual sport/adventure and charity street bike rides. Even today I truly enjoy restoring,
maintaining and riding a collection of vintage, post vintage and modern motorcycles.
Over my 40-year professional career I am fortunate to have been challenged with experiences in diverse senior management roles including business development, product management, operations, engineering and international management. I have provided strategic leadership to large organizations, led and championed various teams for both business and process improvement, managed products and programs with financial profit and loss responsibility, traveled extensively around the world, lived in Singapore for three years with my wife and three children, and have experienced and appreciated many diverse cultures.
In addition, I eagerly volunteer my time to non-profit organizations like the United Way, Rescue Mission, and Samaritan’s Purse – giving back to those who are less fortunate and those who get in harm’s way to fight for our freedom. I am also proud to say that I was actively involved in youth coaching for little league baseball and soccer during my children’s
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Jimmy Pooler and well let’s start at the beginning. I started attending AHRMA racing in the mid ‘90s with my dad, Neil Pooler 373. He started road racing in the late ‘90s, and when I turned 18, I joined AHRMA and started racing vintage motocross on my junk yard special Can-Am. I then started riding trails and racing flat track. A year later I tried road racing on a swap meet special Honda MTR-125. I really grew to enjoy roadracing both the MTR and a SV650. This gave me the opportunity to race with my dad and uncle and over the years; we had a great time racing all over the USA. AHRMA has given me the opportunity to race at many amazing facilities and with many great riders.
While racing with AHRMA, I also attended college becoming a mechanical engineer and then started an HVAC manufacturing business that I still run today. Also during that time, I met my wife (Julie), got married and had two kids, Eleanor and Lewis. This has given me the opportunity to be a member of AHRMA as first son of a participant, then a participant myself, as an aspiring pro (ish racer), a
youth – a very rewarding experience to teach the young.
I am currently a newly-appointed volunteer as AHRMA National Cross Country Coordinator and serving on an AHRMA committee as co-chair for AHRMA strategic membership growth. I believe that being a successful AHRMA Trustee will take effective listening, fairness, commitment, strong leadership, and being actively involved with other committed and passionate AHRMA members. AHRMA’s current challenge is to grow memberships by implementing solid ideas to attract, retain and grow our membership levels across all age groups. Looking ahead, supporting the diversity of AHRMA motorcycle enthusiasts is both a pleasure and challenge, and I believe that I can bring all of my professional and personal experiences to help AHRMA succeed and grow on its mission.
AHRMA MEMBER #15077
CONTACT: jeffoakley325@gmail.com
husband and father. Today I spend much of my time riding vintage motocross and flat track. With the kids schedule I do not have the opportunity to attend as many road race events as I would like but still get out to two or three events per year. I am on the vintage road race rule committee and have a true passion for the history of motorcycles. I also assist the AHRMA dirt track series as needed. Over the years I have worked with several other motorcycle clubs helping them to develop vintage classes and safety standards.
If elected to the Board of Trustees, I will work hard to represent all members and to ensure the financial sustainability of the organization. This includes retaining and attracting new members, holding profitable events, and helping guide the organization into the future. To ensure that AHRMA is around for perpetuity we will need to ensure that all disciplines offroad and onroad are well represented.
A good friend Dan Hankle once told me that AHRMA is a conglomeration of everyone’s crazy uncles. He was right. When I started, I had dozens of crazy uncles and now I am one of those crazy uncles. Please get out and vote for your favorite crazy uncle!
Best regards,
Jimmy Pooler #787
CONTACT: jimmy.pooler@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Jeff Bushey and it is an honor to be running for the western position of AHRMA’s Board of Trustees. I live in a small town in far northern California, born and raised as a farmer and rancher. In December of 2023, I retired from a 23-year career with Cal Fire (California’s state fire department) as a HFEO (heavy fire equipment operator). Now that I’m retired, I will have the time to dedicate to my passions, mostly motorcycles. AHRMA has been an especially important part of my life for the last 16 years. I love the people, the sport, the passion they have for the sport, the fact that it is run by volunteers and that people are volunteering just because it is fun and enjoyable to help and see others enjoying themselves.
I have participated and volunteered in vintage cross country, motocross, and trials, but love all things motorcycle and racing. Although there isn’t the presence that the eastern part of the country has, AHRMA Cross Country is something I’ve been particularly committed to growing since I began laying out courses and organizing AHRMA Cross Country events in the west over 10 years ago.
Hi Everyone- My name is Kurt Obermeyer and after racing AHRMA and various other race series on the West Coast over the past five years in both post-vintage motocross and cross country and now purchasing my first vintage road bike for the 2025 season, I am happy to be running for Western Region Trustee for the upcoming three-year seat.
While the thrill and challenge of racing is what pulled me into all of these series, the issues of growth and sustainability has become a challenge from my perspective for all of vintage motorcycle racing.
I appreciate what the AHRMA founding fathers went through to create a “member-owned association dedicated to enhancing the sport of HISTORIC MOTORCYLE racing and the enjoyment of riders and spectators” (a quote from the AHRMA handbook). AHRMA in recent years has made impressive progress in keeping the financial part heading in the right direction. More attention can be given to making our organization live within its means in the future while working to increase sponsorships and other income opportunities. For many years some have told us that AHRMA could and should be on the world stage, on television, bringing in spectators “by the thousands”. For the most part, AHRMA is a participant sport, not a spectator sport on a large scale, other than family spectators. The focus should
be on how the experience can be improved for the participant and their families. Goals that are too lofty often take away from this effort and can be costly in failure. Such goals don’t have to be discounted entirely, but I don’t believe they should be a main objective in what we strive for.
If elected, the volunteer work I have been doing since joining AHRMA will not change, and an additional objective as trustee will be to see that AHRMA stays to its original and primary purpose: to showcase old motorcycles and provide its members with great events and the opportunity to race and ride in an appropriate environment for competing on vintage and historic motorcycles.
CONTACT: jeff_bushey@yahoo.com
I have watched as more friends and competitors have stopped racing due to injuries, age, or, in a lot of cases, frustration over the running of events and witnessed the organizers of other series unable to better plan for growth internally, unlike what AHRMA’s further potential certainly is as a series.
I have worked on West Region events with Board members and race coordinators, most notably on the newest Cheney Ranch location and would enjoy expanding that work on not only further events, but the business end of how best to continue to make AHRMA the series is certainly has the potential to be.
Having spent a career in public and private administration with multiple terms in non-profit Board seats, I want to be able to best use my experience to best serve this amazing platform of racing that we all enjoy- and not just for us now for growth moving forward so that younger riders can experience the feeling of racing vintage motorcycles
CONTACT: chicmxr@gmail.com in whatever class in an efficient, fun, and available series. As a former Executive Director and CFO in both public and private sectors (from City Management to working as an outsourced consultant for law firms), I believe my administrative and strategic background will allow for an even, thoughtful, and wise perspective on how best to work with the Board.
I appreciate your vote for the upcoming Trustee Seat and look forward to assisting in any capacity that I can. Thank you.
CONTACT: obermeyerfamily@gmail.com
Hi, I am Ellen Voermans, and I’m asking for your vote for one of the AHRMA Board of Trustee positions. I have been involved in AHRMA for 30 years, volunteering and racing motocross. I have seen our organization go through many changes, some good, some bad. Over the past couple of years, the Board of Trustees has implemented changes that have pulled AHRMA out of a financial crisis and, for that, I applaud them. As a long-term member, I continue to be active in
the Northwest Region. I represented the Western Region in 2019 as an interim Trustee. I have been our region’s Membership Coordinator for the past five years and am the Assistant Off-Road Coordinator. I volunteer at most, if not all, of our regional and national events, working at sign-ups, checking trials, lap checking and scoring both cross country and motocross events. I hope to get involved in our organization at a national level and to represent the Western Region, and AHRMA, at large. We need a balanced Board that represents the membership make-up and who is willing to work together to improve all aspects of AHRMA so that people can experience the history of motorcycles and motorcycle racing in the United States. Thank you.
WORDS BY BOB ROBBINS
Advances in rider protection have evolved greatly in the past decade. A critical area that has greatly improved is deployable air suits and vests protecting the racer in the event of a crash.
Suits with integrated sensors can determine when deployment is required in milliseconds. These suits are worn by the highestlevel racers in the world and have slowly trickled down to even club level racing as they become less expensive. The top-level systems have the air bag system built into the suit and others are a separate suit worn within the race suit. Either kind of suit comes with some stipulations for suit fit with expansion room and expense of the system. Also, after a second deployment the suits need to go to an authorized service center to re-activate. These systems do offer more protection than a vest but they can be expensive, so they are not for everyone.
An affordable alternative to the air suit is an external vest. These were developed in the horse competition industry and found their way to motorcycle racing. It is a simple vest with a tether leashed to the bike that deploys
when the rider comes off from the bike far enough to pull the cord. A replaceable CO2 cartridge is housed in a protected pocket and makes the vest a re-usable unit assuming it does not get damaged otherwise. They are a rugged construction material expected to hold up on most get offs. There are several brands produced and are sized in typical small through extra large. Features vary slightly but the protection area is fairly standard among them. Tethers can be at the back of the vest attaching to the tail of a bike or from the front attaching in front of the rider. Most riders prefer the front tether to have less chance of forgetting and deploying accidentally when getting off the bike. The Helite brand now makes an electronic version which alleviates the need for a tether.
In our 2017 Moto America KTM Cup Team we required our four riders to wear a vest and I am convinced that it saved some more serious injuries overall as we did experience some crashing throughout the season. The kids probably didn’t like the look and the organization didn’t like it covering required logos, but that’s where safety vs vanity should and did prevail.
More and more AHRMA racers are wearing these vests or air suits and likely some are the result of a previous crash or two that might have been less serious on the injuries had they had one on. I can attest to the benefit of a vest in my 2022 Barber crash which certainly would have been far worse with injuries without it.
Mike Dixon suffered a serious crash at NJMP in June and credits the vest with reducing the severity of injuries. He had this to say:
“I was involved in an incident at New Jersey Motorsports Park in turn 1. At the time, I was wearing an external air vest with a tether attached to my motorcycle frame. My vest deployed as it should and I am convinced it helped minimize my injuries. I can’t stress enough how important I believe these air vests are and should be worth consideration by our racers as a part of their safety equipment.”
Some choices of the vests are as follows (all are front tether unless otherwise listed) and are likely available from your trusted suppliers. Typical retail prices range from $600 to $900.
Spidi Air DPS Airbag Vest, Hit Air Sports Airbag Vest, Helite E-GP Air, Helite Turtle 2 Airbag Vest, HELITE e-GP Air Track Vest (electronic with no tether- $900-$1000).
WORDS BY SUZANNE WILLIAMS
PHOTOS BY CRAIG CHAWLA
AHRMA racers kicked off August with yet another exhilarating round of road racing at Blackhawk Farms.
Located on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin, less than 90 miles from both Chicago and Milwaukee, Blackhawk is a must-race track for many Midwestern racers. This track, which has been a staple in the racing community since its establishment in 1967, is a favorite of both National and local race organizations. The impressive property boasts a 219 acre farm, complete with a 1.95 mile circuit track that challenges racers through each of its seven turns.
“Blackhawk is a fun and technical track that is loved by most. They also have great facilities,” road race director Leasha Overturf said.
With this being the fifth consecutive year of AHRMA racing at Blackhawk farms, many racers have gotten used to the intricacies of the track.
“Blackhawk can be challenging at first, but it flows once you get the track down,” racer William Hegerty added.
AHRMA’s adventures at Blackhawk began Thursday evening, as racers and their pit crews settled into the paddocks in anticipation of an exciting race weekend.
Friday was filled with four rounds of practice, in which riders were able to familiarize themselves with the track, get their gearing down and make any necessary adjustments to their bikes before the competition began.
The AHRMA Academy of Road Racing was also in session, offering new racers
the opportunity to learn the basics of road racing, earn their probationary race license, and join in on the fun.
“I loved being able to jump in and help with the race school,” instructor Mark Marrow said. “It was a small class, but a really cool group.”
After the track went cold for the evening, some racers and their families enjoyed evening activities such as reconnecting with race friends, indulging in delicious food, and listening to live music by Gas Can Alley.
“The energy was great,” Overturf said. “The live band really added to the uniqueness of the weekend.”
While some were enjoying the party, others spent the evening in preparation for the weekend’s races - walking the track, trading tips with fellow racers or working on their bikes.
The weekend at Blackhawk did not disappoint, with each day bringing a series of intense and actionpacked races, and awards for those who made the podium.
Saturday and Sunday mornings both started early, with pre-race rituals, riders meetings and practice rounds to get riders in the right headspace. Before riders knew it, it was first call for race number 1.
Saturday started off with packed grids, and a strong turnout of Motards bikes. Arch York barely edged out Mark Jurczyk for second place, while Steve Alexander took the top honors. Sunday finishes were the same. Formula Thunder brought a similar battle, with Todd Murray and Patrick Lansu swapping spots halfway through the race. Murray ultimately took the top spot, while Tim Nelson and Jeremy Maddrill battled for third and fourth, with Nelson overtaking Maddrill in the last half of the race. The competition for the last podium spot was decided by a fraction of a second. On Sunday, Lansu took the early lead and held off Murray, while Maddrill was able to get around Nelson in the first half of the race and held on to the lead to
In race two, Chris Spargo and Joe Ackley battled for first in the Formula 250 class, after working their way to the front of the pack. In the end, Spargo got the checkered flag first. Jack Kainz rounded off the podium with a solid third. On Sunday, Spargo had an early lead, but after succumbing to some fuel issues, Ackley came in first, with Scott Turner and Patrick Hanson taking second and third.
In the 250GP, Jonas Stein managed to hold off Tim Terrell for the win. Paul Germain came in third. On Sunday, Terrell took top honors, followed by Germain and Craig Light.
Sidecar fans had a lot to be happy
about this weekend, with 10 rigs participating across 5 different classes. On Saturday, there was a red flag, but racers were able to get back on the track for a four lap continuance. Sunday’s races were much smoother. Both days featured battles between Anthony Shidla and T. Greenfield Huitti’s rig and Bill Willmeroth and J. Capizzi. On both occasions, Willmeroth and Capizzi were able to take the lead and finish first in the race. Both rigs finished first in their respective classes both days.
On Saturday in race four, Tris Millard overtook Frank Guadagnino at the end of the race, earning themselves a second place finish, with a difference of less than a second in the Sounds of Thunder 4 class. On Sunday, it was Guadagnino in second place,
with Millard less than a second behind. Kevin Dinsmoor took an uncontested first place both days.
Another of the battles that caught the attention of spectators was between racers Rob Hall and Chris Spargo in this year’s featured Vintage Cup class, the 350GP. A wide range of bikes battled in this event on both days. In Saturday’s race, Rob Hall, on his AJS 7r, maintained a dominating lead over Chris Spargo, on his Yamaha TD2, as they finished first and second, with Tim Joyce rounding off the podium on his Triumph 350. On Sunday, Spargo had a great start. He was able to hold Hall off and keep the lead, all the way to the checkered flag. Dave Roper took third on his 350 Aermacchi.
“Any day you can beat Rob Hall is a good day,” racer Chris Spargo said, of his Sunday win.
In race 8 on Saturday, Rob Hall took first first in the 200GP, while Jonas Stein and Jack Kainz placed second and third, with a litte over a second between them. On Sunday in the 200GP, Tim Terrell had a great start and lead for the first lap before Hall slipped by him. Kainz took another third.
On Saturday in the LeMans race, Kainz and Stein were at it again, trading passes more than once. But, in the end, Stein took the checkered flag, with Kainz in second and Chris Marlowe in third. On Sunday, Kainz took the win following by Marlowe and Nick Ternet, a race school graduate this weekend, took third.
In the final race of the day Saturday, Nicholas Desauteles and Derek Kimes kept it interesting in Sound of Thunder 1, with Desauteles getting by Kimes in the first half of the race and holding on to the lead in a close battle. Sunday proved to me just as interesting, but this time, Kimes came out ahead.
From the first practice session on Friday morning to the last checkered flag Sunday night, the weekend was certainly filled with many exciting moments for racers and fans alike.
Despite the summer heat, AHRMA
staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was in place for a safe and successful race weekend.
“I felt blessed that the rain held out for us,” Overturf said. “And, I was grateful to the staff and volunteers for working through the heat and for staying positive,” Overturf continued.
The positivity carried through the pits as well. The camaraderie among racers and the enthusiasm of the fans contributed to an atmosphere that is truly unique to AHRMA events.
“The energy was great here. It was super to have so many spectators come out,” Overturf said.
As the paddock quieted down and racers began their journeys home, it was clear that AHRMA had delivered yet another unforgettable weekend of racing.
With the eighth race of the season in the books, AHRMA racers now had just four weekends to make adjustments to their bikes before Pittsburgh - their last chance to lock in points before the season finale at Barber.
SPONSORED BY
WORDS AHRMA STAFF PHOTO CRAIG CHAWLA
The 2024 American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) Vintage Cup has boiled down to a cutthroat duel between two players racing two very different motorcycles: Chris Spargo, riding a Yamaha TD2 and Rob Hall on Seeley 7R. Rounds 14 and 15 of AHRMA’s 2024 Vintage Cup series, which highlights the 350 GP class, were held August 3 and 4, at Blackhawk Farms Raceway as part of the 2024 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series.
Hall won handily on Saturday, Spargo, after a close battle, won Sunday.
“If you polled the AHRMA paddock you’d get close to a unanimous tally that Spargo and Hall are two of the favorite AHRMA sons out there, always smiling, always chatting, and have fantastic throttle action as witnessed this weekend,” said Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. “Some may say these 1960s-era Grand Prix machines should be in a museum, but seeing these bikes put in the fast racing times as they were
intended is something to behold. All the 350 GP riders pushing hard weekend-after-weekend have created some legitimate racing excitement throughout the season.”
Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2024 Vintage Cup features the 350 GP class which includes 350cc four-stroke and 250cc two-stroke powered machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include bikes such as the AJS 7R “Boy Racer”,
350 Manx Norton, Benelli 350Four, Aermacchi 350 Road Racer, Yamaha TD2, and more.
In Saturday’s race, Hall took the lead from the start, followed by Spargo and David Roper riding his 1970 Harley-Davidson Aermacchi. Roper crashed out during lap one, with Hall, Spargo and Tim Joyce, riding a 1967 Triumph 350 built by Nigel Smallbone, carrying first through third. Hall lead uncontested for the entire race, ending 15 seconds ahead of Spargo who captured second and Joyce rounding out the podium. Craig Light, on his 1973 Bultaco, took fourth.
On Sunday, Spargo got the hole shot, leading Hall through the first lap. Spargo held off Hall through lap six, never more than a few bike lengths between the two of them. Roper pulled up the remaining podium position in third place.
The balance of the grid in order of finish: Craig Light in fourth, and Gregg Bonelli, riding a 1968 Suzuki TM250 took fifth.
Greg Tomlinson, 2024 Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees said, “I’m amazed by how competitive the Vintage Cup is this year. Our goal for the Cup is to highlight really cool bikes. This year it’s also highlighting really, really cool racing, which is a win win!”
The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event.
Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.
Saturday Results - August 3, 2024
1 – 270 Rob Hall, 1965 AJS 7R, Charlotte, NC
2 – 19 Christopher Spargo, 1967 Yamaha TD2, Hopkins, MN
3 – 309 Tim Joyce, 1967 Triumph 350, Springfield, VT
4 – 79A Craig Light, 1973 Bultaco, Peachtree City, GA
Sunday Results - August 4, 2024
1 – 19 Christopher Spargo, 1967 Yamaha TD2, Hopkins, MN
2 – 270 Rob Hall, 1965 AJS 7R, Charlotte, NC
3 – 7 David Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY
4 – 79A Craig Light, 1973 Bultaco, Peachtree City, GA
5 – 83 Gregg Bonelli, 1968 Suzuki TM250, Robinson, IL
Arriving at Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, TN, just outside of Bristol, as you pull in the gates, the first thing you notice is how well-kept and clean the facility is. Then you see the big billboard signs along the roadway going into the pits. There is one for each year’s class champions, and there are many famous names on those billboards.
Next you notice the huge Muddy Creek name built into the hillside at the end of the track. Then, of course, the track itself! Winding through the valley and up and down the hillsides, nice and wide with dirt that looks like chocolate cake mix. Surrounded by scenic hills of mowed grass, the setting
looks like a ski resort or golf course.
The races kick off with vintage cross country on Friday for an hour, then followed by an hourlong post-vintage (PV) and next gen (NG) cross country (CC) race. The CC course wound through the hillsides around the facility and then onto the motocross (MX) track for a few turns, going through a tunnel and back out into some more grass track on the hillsides. Several different woods sections were thrown in to make a true variety of terrain for what I felt was one of the funnest CC course I have raced this year, second only to the course at Henryetta. The CC course was so much fun that some of the MX racers decided to jump in and race their MX bikes on the CC course. Jerry Mattox was heard saying “It was the most fun CC course to ride and he had a blast.”
I rode my stock XR200 in the
70+ class, as this bike is always a fun one to ride in CC. It’s a little lacking in the open fast sections and MX course, but does great in the woods and more technical sections. My only complaint would be having the NG classes run with us. Those bikes are more powerful than the PV bikes and with the power valves and disc brakes, those riders slide the rear wheel into the turns and power out, creating much more dust and rough track than the drum brake bikes. And their passing speed in the open sections is so much higher, it really creates a safety question.
A superb meal on Friday night hosted by Tracy Gibbens and Miss Ramona that had me wanting to go back for seconds. The heck with my six pack figure! And the homemade brownies from Ted Landers motorhome oven melted in your mouth. What more could you ask for? Well, Jamie Adams supplied a Blue Bell beer to wash it down! Top that!!
Well, Saturday eve after the races, we were treated to another great meal by the Church of Dirt group. How great is that?
Ok, Barry Higgins as Grand
Marshall and telling great stories all weekend along with Henry Gref just returning home from Europe and racing both the 70+ class and the 80+ class, a swap meet area, a bike show, a parade lap around the track, and a bike raffle that Mitch Scaggs donated with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Mountain Empire. (JimWuethrich was the lucky winner)
On Saturday, vintage MX racing started, and Sam Gammon and crew had the track prepped to perfection. Riders from all over the US had made the trek to sample this famous race track. South meets North as Florida racers and Michigan racers met. East meets West and both Texas and North Carolina were represented! And they were not disappointed. All the jumps were vintage friendly and safe. Multiple lines through most of the corners were the norm and the track flowed very nicely. The racing was hot as was the weather. Maybe not Texas hot, as Charlene Campbell was loving the cooler temps compared to Texas.
Sunday was for the PV and NG bikes. As some vintage rigs pull out, more PV rigs pull in overnight and Sunday morning.
There were classes for everyone. We did see an increase in numbers of the newer bikes as more people are finding out that AHRMA has more than just vintage classes.
Once again Sam’s crew had the track prepped perfectly for the day. A little wetter than on Saturday, as the newer bikes with more HP chewed the track up a little more. It was perfect as there was no dust for almost the whole day.
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If we want to continue racing our bikes at these fabulous facilities, we need to get more people involved! I don’t want to preach to the choir, but we need better numbers for these great tracks! Tell your friends,neighbors, your ugly racing buddy, your wife and your girlfriend ( just not both at the same time), and let’s get off the couch and have some fun...
As soon as the thunderous blast of a twelve-gauge shotgun registered in your ears it was replaced by the cacophonous braps and blats of a line full of vintage motorcycles coming to life and heading into the woods to scurry through five hundred acres of bliss. This is 10:00AM. This is Ebensburg. This is Coyote Run.
The scene repeats itself every thirty seconds until the once packed starting grid is now vacant. Vacant except for the gathered crowd of onlookers
WORDS BY JOSH SCHUCKER
PHOTOS BY LORENA WALKER
now turning their attention to finding that perfect place to catch a glimpse of their favorite rider hustling through the course. The flurry of activity is just the start of an AHRMA Mid Atlantic (MA) doubleheader weekend chock full of racing and revelry. In the MA region, a typical cross-country day is already a full plate with a triple race format incorporating the nostalgic disc brake equipped machines from the end of the prior century. But at Coyote Run, not only is this doubled with racing
each day, and supplemented by the successful ventures of the accompanying Team Frankenstein youth racing program, but regional coordinator Dave Kutskel is always looking to add some flavor to this particular round of the series. The resulting weekend schedule is a smorgasbord of action, events, and special guests.
Pulling the trigger on the throwback shotgun start was none other than special guest Ron Bohn, who toted his boomstick and his impressive
resume east from his Pittsburgh stomping grounds to serve as the event grand marshal. A brief introduction during Saturday morning’s pre-race meeting laid the groundwork for anyone unfamiliar with Bohn: 1971 AMA National Enduro Champion, multitime Six Days competitor, gold medalist, and team member of the Silver Vase winning team from 1973, several Grand Champion awards from the grueling Jack Pine Enduro…in short, one of the top off-road competitors in his era. We got a deeper dive into Ron’s story later that day when a crowd gathered for the postrace awards ceremony. Here Ron was “interviewed” by his longtime friend and competitive contemporary Jake Fischer. It was more old-school bench racing and storytelling than textbook interview as “Crazy” Jake, himself a Six Days gold medalist and the more extroverted of the pair, took the lead in sharing some of the finer and funnier moments in the Bohn legacy and their collective experiences in Jake’s self-proclaimed “Pittsburgh Wrecking Crew”. Certainly a very cool experience learning more about these two pioneers of dirt bike racing as we know it today and exploring Ron’s collection of trophies, cow bells, pictures, and memorabilia that he brought to display.
Saturday’s festivities also included a trio of extracurricular activities beginning with the regionally famous Powder Puff extravaganza that has become a part of the Coyote Run tradition. Here a gathering of our non-racer racing family and supportive structure take a spin through the forest in a low pressure, low difficulty format and the result is always a ton of fun for the participants and the legion of fans that line the course. Cheers are plenty for those that are brave enough to give it a rip. The small loop incorporates plenty of twists, turns, and a few tame “jumps” in the woods close by the scoring and starting area. Dominating this year’s event, and thereby disqualifying herself from future Powder Puff events was our photography contributor for this and many other events, Lorena
Walker. Time to step up to the main event Rizzo!
Following the Jake and Ron show a line quickly formed to fill a plate with pork, corn, and a massive variety of sides and desserts from the annual pig roast and potluck dinner. Open to all, the food is always excellent, plentiful, and a great catalyst to camaraderie among the entire MA clan. During dinner, Dave K was busy recruiting folks for the next special event. New to the 2024 syllabus, a prime-
time spectacle took place in the shale pit…the pit bike race. Several classes were constructed out of the willing entries and consisted of age classes, modern pit bikes, and vintage pit/mini bikes. The format aligned with traditional motocross with a two-moto format with three laps per moto. The shale pit’s dominating feature is a reasonably tall and steep hill climb, which in perspective to the motorcycles in this competition seemed even larger than usual. A
short moto-style course utilizing the hill is laid out in a bowl around the pit and includes a number of approachable jumps, banked turns, and perfect sightlines for spectating. While anytime you are riding a dirt bike is fun, I don’t know that anyone anticipated how much fun this was going to be. The entire course was lined with curious onlookers and they sure got a show. This is a must-do race for next year, so if you don’t have a vintage mini bike, get looking for a pre-mid-80s XR75/80, GT/MX80, early YZ/CR/KX/RM80, or similar machine and join in, it was a blast.
Back to the regularly scheduled programming. In typical Coyote Run fashion, trailboss Mike Zdybak concocted two nearly independent five-ish mile courses for the weekend. As is often the case, day one follows a tighter, more technical, narrative and uses a lot of existing trails on either side of a creek bed that caters to trimmed handlebars and quick handling. Course conditions were near optimal, and the weather was hard to criticize, but there were a couple spots through the loop where mud was a factor. Just a couple weeks prior, the area was pummeled with the remnants of Hurricane Debby and there were a few drainage ditches that, while not far across,
seemed nearly bottomless if you took a bad line. And lap to lap, a good line could quickly turn bad. Several bikes were ensnared in muck with rear tires buried and front pointed toward the sky while the weary pilot struggled. Some quick actions by course workers provided relief through some timely reroutes, but care was still necessary to return to the course unscathed. Sunday took on a more open approach with a higher percentage of quad trails, logging roads, and a sweet flowing grass track. There were still a couple nice single-track sections for variety. Each day the riders passed through the aforementioned shale pit, and as always this was a prime spot to watch the competition. One day the riders descended the steep climb and the small moto section beyond, while the next, the pack would leap from a perfect ski slope jump down into the bowl and head for the climb beyond. As expected, the courses were safe, fun, competitive, and addicting.
Thanks to Kutskel family (Dave, Darlene, Emily, and Brock) and their gracious neighbors for allowing the series to use their land for this yearly event and the extra planning that goes into making this a special happening on the schedule. I always look forward to taking this as an annual
celebration of the team of makes this series run smoothly…so big time shout out to: Jessi and Grant Reichart, Joe Cole, Mike and Connie Zdybak, Randy and Kevin Marshall, Jim and Jamie Reitz, Emily Frye, Team Frankenstein (The Grove, Spayd, Strouse/ Sawyer families), Richard Colahan, Glenn Hershey, and the large number of other folks that will step in as needed to help and those I failed to mention. It is a huge
team effort and much appreciated by the participants. Additional gratitude to the sponsors of the 2024 season: Potomac Vintage Riders, Preston Petty Products, Stainless Cycle, Grove Printing, KMI Printing, Horizon Homes, and M3One.
On the weekend of September 14 and 15 in Fairfield, Washington, the Anderberg Family hosted the 18th annual Rattlers Run Vintage Trials and Motocross Event. It was another wonderful family-friendly event!
Saturday morning came with a bit of rain which later turned into sunshine, an average fall day in Eastern Washington. Riders, spectators, and motorcycle enthusiasts geared up for the Redwood Engineering AHRMA Vintage Trials. This year was a bit different, as the new trials master, Todd Stanley, took over running the event from Chris Allen.
For those who do not know Todd, let me share a bit about him. Todd Stanley has been riding, competing, and building trials bikes since 2015. Todd has competed with AHRMA for many years and has won many national championships. A fun fact about
Todd is that his favorite cookie is the peanut butter cookie; you can find Todd munching on a few made by the Cookie Lady (Judy Jorgenson) at most Northwest events.
Todd, along with his team of supporters put on a fabulous trial. A special shoutout to Christine Stanley, Todd’s wife, and Judy Jorgenson for doing sign-ups, scoring, and the behind the scenes work, as well as Joe Klokkevold for assisting Todd with setting up the sections. A few additional sponsors assisted with this year’s trials including: 2 Brothers Vintage Racing, Hodaka Parts Inc., Allen’s Cycle, and Northwest Trials Concepts.
There were 40 trials competitors at Rattlers Run this year. In the Premier Lightweight category Sean Chase won for the Experts, Al Anderberg won the Intermediate class, and a battle between
relatives Steve Bright edged out Logan Bright for the Novice class by just three points. Greg Houchin captured the win over John Dawson in the Classic Intermediate class. Both the Modern Classic Experts and
Masters had a tricky oil barrel to roll over, Gary Gronow snatched the win over Paul Deree to win the Masters Class and Todd Stanley took the win for the Expert Class. Blake Lawson captured the win over the other 13 competitors in the Modern Classic Intermediate class; Blake earned only five points the entire day and cleaned the second and third loops!
Mike Allen, despite having two flat tires took the win in the Modern Twinshock Masters class. In the Youth B class, Eli Gwinn captured the win and never gave up, this kid did every loop and came out with only 45 points; later in the evening he won a pair of motocross boots, size 11 and he proudly said he will race in the boots someday!
Saturday after trials, the race community enjoyed Fredneck’s Restaurant Rib Dinner and Bingo in the Barn! The joy of huckleberry ice cream on demand and camaraderie around the coffee truck make for a fun weekend!
Sunday morning came with beautiful sunshine, warm racing weather, and grandstands full of fans ready to watch some great racing. Sunday came and 234 entries in the vintage motocross and 45 entered in the post vintage motocross, what a great turn out for post vintage since it was the first year they raced at Rattlers Run. Many riders and fans alike were excited when two small planes landed on the hill and famous retired motocross racer,
Thank you to the many hands and volunteers that made this event fun for everyone. A special thank you to the regional sponsors:
See you next year for another exciting weekend at Rattlers Run!
When Billy Burns wasn’t winning in PV, who was? Well – this guy! Cole Orser (801) was the fastest Post Vintage racer on his Can-Am, winning the PV Open Expert both days and the combined Post Vintage/ Next Gen race Overall on Day 2.
We asked Stephanie Vetterly if we could skip the long story and instead let you - the reader - enjoy much shorter stories and some great photography by Sarah Marie Lane from this two-day AHRMA National cross country event. Enjoy!
Yes, Stephan Sevensma (711x) is probably styling for the photographer on his big bore Husky 390 XC. But he also grabbed first and second in PV +60 Intermediate over the two days of racing.
Every time Dale Sonnenschein pulled in the pits after his PV race, he sank into his chair, gave me a slightly unfocused look, and said “Tough race”. Day 1 was much tougher on him (sixth out of seven +60 PV Experts), than day 2 where he finally found his form and grabbed second in the class behind John Malloy’s Yamaha, who won both days.
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar. Pamela Liebgold (10) and her MX 175 ‘brought it” both days, winning Vintage Womens Intermediate.
Joe Chodnicki (L), who designed and executed the 50th anniversary of the 1973 ISDT (aka Leroy Winters Memorial) at this same location in 2023, is explaining to Marc Grossman, future 2024 Vintage ISDE Trophy Team racer, that Marc Bottesi and his team have laid out a 4 mile plus loop with a little bit of everything and a LOT of hill climbs, or maybe he used to term “inclines” just so Marc didn’t pack up and leave.
Since I put together these write-ups, I of course gratuitously feature photos of myself from time to time. Ladies and gentlemen, Bob Close (567) paddles his 100cc Penton Berkshire to the top AGAIN. Confession – I needed some assistance from the guys in the background a few times!
Evan Burrington (702) was one of the fastest guys in the Next Generation XC crowd, winning the overall on day 1, and taking second to Brad Lillie on day 2. Love the SplitFire graphics, right?
We are featuring James Henry (12j) on his Suzuki PE250 negotiating the Hill From Hell for a couple of reasons. First – he won both the Historic Open Expert and Vintage +50 Expert classes on both days, and second – this photo also serves as a sponsorship plug for WER suspension, which was an event sponsor along with Trail Rider magazine!
A couple of our favorite ARHMA NE regulars, Dustin Loss (741) and Ryan Collins (85) tackle the Hill from Hell. Ryan needed some help - but make no mistake, at least half the racers needed an assist on at least one of their laps both days. This might be why Dustin’s 350 DRZ took the Next Gen Open Age Intermediate win over Ryan on Day 1.
Rider’s meeting at base camp Saturday morning.
The AHRMA Northwest two-day Tea Cup trial event at Pt. Arena in Mendocino County, California, in late August was a wonderful event. Photographing riders going very slowly and precisely was quite a challenge in the dark canopy of the redwoods. Figuring out how to make slow and precise riding look exciting was more difficult than it looks. Whether you are scoring or trying to capture the concentration on a rider’s face as they move through the section, secure footing can be scarce.
In addition to Saturdays regular 10-section Observed Trial, a Scott trial was scheduled for Sunday. In a Scott trial, each rider is timed individually and the quickest lap is thrown out. The second and third fastest lap times are averaged and then used to calculate the base time for scoring. One point is lost for every minute a rider is late off of the base time. The second component is scored like a regular Observed trial. The 10 sections are greatly simplified from those of the Saturday event,
with riders negotiating only two skill level lines through the section, with only one split gate. They must ride through each section without stopping. Riders do not stop and view the sections. They wear numbered bibs and start roughly 20-30 seconds apart and complete four laps. Section observers record points for each rider as they ride through the section, looking them up by their bib number. Competing in a Scott trial is fatiguing because there is no stopping. It takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour for the lead rider to complete the event, but the event is not over until all riders complete four laps.
The two-day event was part of the AHRMA 2024 Northwest Region Vintage Trials Series sponsored by Redwood Engineering. The Tea Cup trial made its debut on Rob and Debbie Poole’s 72-acre property near Pt. Arena, California, in 2012. Riders have become good friends and traveled from Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Canada, and as far
away as Pennsylvania. The weekend was spent riding, scoring, camping, and relaxing in front of the large campfire. Saturday afternoon, Redwood Engineering hosted its traditional potluck BBQ, with the customary English tea and cookies. An especially nice feature was the wood-fired hot tub where riders could soak away those aching muscles, under the beauty of the redwood trees. The turn-out of vintage bikes consisted of Yamaha TY’s, a few Honda TL’s, some Bultaco Sherpa T’s, and a few Montesa Cotas from the ‘70s. There were also a few riders on Triumphs, BSA’s and Ariel four stroke singles from the ‘50s and ‘60s.
The Tea Cup event is a wonderful place where cell phones sometimes don’t get a signal, the company is friendly, and dogs can steal an unattended treat or two, and everyone gets plenty of outdoor exercise in beautiful surroundings. It was a welcome break from our busy lives.
SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! PLEASE CHECK WWW.AHRMA.ORG FOR INFO & UPDATES 2025 SCHEDULES COMING SOON!
2024 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series AAR: Academy of Roadracing SRS: Sidecar Racing School
Date Venue
2/16-18 Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA (AAR & SRS)
3/15-17 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC (AAR & SRS)
4/19-21 †Buttonwillow Raceway Park; Buttonwillow, CA (AAR & SRS tentative)
5/10-12 Talladega GP Raceway; Munford, AL (AAR & SRS)
5/24-26 Nelson Ledges Road Course; Garrettsville, OH (AAR & SRS)
6/21-23 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ (AAR & SRS)
7/19-21
8/2-4
*†WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (AHRMA Classic Motofest™); Salinas, CA (AAR & SRS)
Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL (AAR & SRS)
9/6-8 Pittsburgh International Race Complex; Wampum, PA (AAR & SRS)
10/10-13 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL (no AAR or SRS)
* all events, except Barber Motorsports Park, are hosting both the AAR and SRS
Date Venue
3/16
Wildwood MX Park; Kentwood, LA
3/23 Farm 14 MX; Centreville, MS
4/7 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA
4/20 South of the Border MX (SOBMX); Hamer, SC
4/27 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA
5/4 Freestone MX; Wortham, TX - CANCELLED
5/19 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA
5/26 Thunder Valley; Lakewood, CO
7/6 Shady Acres Motorsports; Friendsville, MD
7/20 Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca; Salinas CA*
7/20 Honda Hills MX; Thornville, OH
8/10 Muddy Creek Raceway; Blountville, TN
8/17 Motomasters; Mexico, NY
9/7 Field of Dreams MX Farm; Greensburg, PA
9/15 Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA
9/21 Johnsonville MX Farm; Yantis, TX
9/29 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA
10/12 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL
10/26 Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs AR
11/9 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK
2024 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Post Vintage Motocross Series & 2024 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA NextGen Motocross Series
3/17 Wildwood MX Park; Kentwood, LA
3/24 Farm 14 MX; Centreville, MS
4/21 South of the Border MX (SOBMX); Hamer, SC
4/28 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA
5/5 Freestone MX; Wortham, TX - CANCELLED
5/19 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA
5/26 Thunder Valley; Lakewood, CO
7/7 Shady Acres Motorsports; Friendsville, MD
7/21 Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca (AHRMA Classic Motofest™); Salinas CA *
7/21 Honda Hills; Thornville, OH
8/11 Muddy Creek Raceway; Blountville, TN
8/18 Motomasters; Mexico, NY
9/8 Field of Dreams MX Farm; Greensburg, PA
9/15 Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA
9/22 Johnsonville MX Farm; Yantis, TX
10/13
Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL
10/27 Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs AR 11/10 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK
2024 Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Cross Country Series Date
3/16-17 Wildwood MX Park; Kentwood, LA
3/23-24 Farm 14 MX; Centreville, MS
4/6 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA
4/6-7 Sugar Hill; Whiteville TN
4/19 South of the Border MX (SOBMX); Hamer, SC
4/27-28 Irish Valley MX Park Paxinos, PA
5/4-5 Freestone MX; Wortham, TX - CANCELLED
5/18 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA
5/18-19 Reynlow Park; Reyoldsville, PA
6/8 Grizzly Trial and Cross Country; Grizzly Flats, CA
6/15-16 Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN
7/6-7 Shady Acres Motocross; Friendsville, MD
7/13-14 Stateline Riders; North Pownal, VT
7/21 Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca; Salinas CA *
8/9 Muddy Creek Raceway; Blountville, TN
9/21-22 Johnsonville MX Farm; Yantis, TX
9/28 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA
10/11 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds AL
10/25-26 Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs AR
11/8-9-10 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK
Date Venue
4/13-14 Chirtpit Trials, Ringold, GA
4/6 Burrows Ranch, Chrome, CA
4/6 Sugar Hill, Whiteville TN
5/18 Chaney Ranch, Warner Springs, CA
6/8-9 Grizzly Trial and Cross County; Grizzly Flats, CA
6/15-16 Tennessee Ridge Runners, Bybee, TN
7/21 Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, Salinas CA *
9/14 Rattlers Run, Fairfield, WA
9/28 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA
10/11 Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds AL
11/8 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK
2024 AHRMA Northeast Schedule - visit ahrmane.org
Date Event Disciplines
4/26 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA
4/27-28 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA
National/Regional Motocross Practice
National/Regional CC & V, PV, NG MX
5/18-19 Lamoka; Bradford, NY Cross Country and Motocross
6/7-9 Unadilla; New Berlin, NY Cross Country and Motocross
6/22-23 Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA Cross Country and Motocross
6/29-30 Allen's Farm; Lawton, PA Cross Country and Motocross
7/13-14 State Line Riders; N. Pownal, VT
National/Regional Cross Country and Motocross
8/3-4 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA Cross Country and Motocross
8/17-18 Moto-Masters MX; Mexico, NY
National & Regional Motocross Regional Cross Country
8/31-9/1 Bear Creek Sportsmen; Hancock, NY Cross Country and Motocross
9/14-15 Kelso Creek Classic; Minerva, NY Cross Country and Motocross
9/28 Zoar MX Park; Springville, NY Motocross Practice, 8AM-5PM
9/29 Zoar MX Park; Springville, NY Motocross
10/5-6 French Woods; Hancock, NY Cross Country and Motocross
10/13 Cayuga County Riders; King Ferry, NY Cross Country and Motocross
10/26-27 White Rose; Spring Grove, PA Cross Country and Motocross
Championship Criteria for Cross Country and Motocross are:
• Six (6) events minimum to qualify for regional championship and year-end awards.
• Best seven (7) events count toward points championship.
2024 AHRMA Heartland Schedule - visit ahrmahl.org
Date Event Disciplines
5/19 Alma MX; Alma, NE V, PV, NG MX
6/23 Gateway MX; Lebanon, MO V, PV, NG MX
8/25 Misfits MX; Amoret, MO V, PV, NG MX
TBD Razors Edge MX; Farragut, IA V, PV, NG MX
10/25-27 Mill Creek; Combs, AR V, PV, NG MX & CC
Date Venue
3/23
4/6
4/27
5/24
5/25
5/25
5/26
6/8
8/23
8/24
9/21
10/12
10/13
11/2
Beaver Creek Speedway; Toney, AL - ST
CrossRoads Motoplex; Jasper, FL - ST
Baton Rouge Speedway; Baton Rouge, LA - 3/8 Mile
Lodi Cycle Bowl: Dick Mann Memorial Championships; Lodi, CA - ST
Lodi Cycle Bowl: Dick Mann Memorial Championships; Lodi, CA - TT
Lodi Cycle Bowl: Dick Mann Memorial Championships; Lodi, CA - ST
Lodi Cycle Bowl: Dick Mann Memorial Championships; Lodi, CA - ST
Georgia Karting Komplex; Carnesville, GA - ST
Athens County Fairgrounds; Athens, OH - ST, TT
Athens County Fairgrounds; Athens, OH - 1/2 Mile
Beaver Creek Speedway; Toney, AL - ST
Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL - ST
Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL - ST
Baton Rouge Speedway: Season Finale; Baton Rouge, LA - 3/8 Mile
Schedules and venues are subject to change, Visit regional websites for up to date information
2024 AHRMA Mid-Atlantic Schedule - visit ahrmama.org
Date
4/13-14 Rocket Run; Three Springs, PA Cross Country and Motocross
4/27-28 Irish Valley; Paxinos, PA National/Regional Cross Country and Motocross
5/4-5 Sutton Station; Summerville, PA Cross Country and Motocross
5/18-19
Reynlow Park 1; Reynoldsville, PA National Cross Country
6/22-23 Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA Cross Country and Motocross
6/30 Allens Farm; Lawton, PA Motocross
7/6-7
7/20-21
Shady Acres; Friendsville, MD National/Regional Cross Country and Motocross
Quiet Oaks; Cross Fork, PA Cross Country and Motocross
8/24-25 Coyote Run; Ebensburg, PA Cross Country
9/7-8 Field Of Dreams; Greensburg, PA National/Regional and Motocross
9/21-22
10/12-13
Blacks Hollow Recreation; Spring Church, PA Cross Country and Motocross
Reynlow Park 2; Reynoldsville, PA Cross Country and Motocross
10/26-27 White Rose; Spring Grove, PA Cross Country and Motocross
All MX events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Next Gen (up to 1999) competition. All Regional CC events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Disc Brake (up to 1999) competition.
Mid-Atlantic Championship criteria for Cross Country and Motocross are:
• Rider must be an active AHRMA member.
• Minimum six (6) class placings required to qualify for series championship and yearend awards.
• Best six (6) cross country class placings/points count toward CC series championship.
• Best six (6) motocross class placings/points count toward MX series championship.
3/2-3 Fingerlake; Red Bluff, CA - cancelled Cross Country, VMX, PVMX
4/6-7 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA * National Trials, Cross Country, VMX
4/21 Leapfrog Classic Trials; Frong Pond Motoranch; Vacaville, CA Trials
5/4-5 Steel Stampede, Deschutes County Fairgrounds; Redmond, OR Trials, VMX
6/8-9 Grizzly Trials and Cross Country; Grizzly Flats, CA National Trials, Cross Country
6/22-23 Golf Course Classic; Ontario, OR * Trials, Cross Country, VMX, PVMX
7/20-21 Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca (AHRMA Classic Motofest™); Salinas CA *
National Trials, CC & V, PV, NG MX
8/10-11 Pomeroy Memorial; Yakima, WA * Trials, Cross Country, VMX
8/24-25 Tea Cup Trials & Scott Trials; Point Arena, CA Trials
9/14-15 Rattlers Run Ranch; Fairfield, WA National Trials, VMX
9/28-29 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA * National Trials, Cross Country, VMX
10/20 Original Standard MX, MMX Racing; Marysville, CA V, PV, NG MX
2024 AHRMA Northwest Regional Championship Series
• all Northwest events count for 2024 Northwest Championships
• VMX - 9 events, 4 to qualify, best 7
• Trials - 10 events, 5 to qualify, best 7
• Cross Country - 7 events, 4 to qualify, best 5
• Regional points awarded at National events on Northwest’s schedule
• PVMX, NGMX - support only - no season points
You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non-member points will be removed and rescored for members.
* denotes Iron Butt Weekend
• complete 2 motos in the same class
• 3 trials loops
• finish cross country in all 5 scheduled events
2/11 Sunshine State; Waldo, FL V, PV, NG MX
3/16 Wildsville; Reynolds, GA V, PV, NG MX & CC
3/22-24 Farm 14; Centerville, MS National CC & V, PV, NG MX
4/6-7 Sugar Hill; Whiteville, TN National Trials & CC
4/13-14 Chirt Pit; Ringold, GA National Trials
4/19-21 S. of the Border; Hamer, SC National CC & V, PV, NG MX
5/11 Fannin Cnty MX; Fannin County, GA PV, NG MX
6/1-2 Aonia Pass; Washington, GA Trials, CC, V, PV, NG MX
6/15-16 Tennessee Ridge Runner; Bybee, TN National Trials & CC
7/13 Acres Above; Lookout Mountaun, GA Trials
8/9-11 Muddy Creek; Blountville, TN National V, PV, NG MX
8/17 Henry’s Hills; Cornelia, GA Trials
9/14-15 Hickory Hills; Lenoir City, TN Trials
9/21 Aonia Pass; Washington, GA Trials, CC, V, PV, NG MX
10/11-13 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL Trials, CC, V, PV, NG MX
3/15-17 Wildwood MX; Kentwood, LA National CC & V, PV, NG MX
3/22-24 Farn 14; Centreville, MS National CC & V, PV, NG MX
5/25-26 Swan MX; Tyler, TX V, PV, NG MX
5/3-5 Freestone County Raceway; Wortham, TX CANCELLED National CC & V, PV, NG MX
6/8-9 3 Palms Action Sports Park; Conroe, TX CANCELLED CC & V, PV, NG MX
9/20-22 Johnsonville MX; Yantis, TX National CC & V, PV, NG MX
10/5-6 Waco Eagles; Waco, TX CC & V, PV, NG MX
10/25-27 Mill Creek Motorsports; Combs, AR National CC & V, PV, NG MX
11/8-10 T&S Racing Final; Henryetta, OK National CC, Trials, V, PV, NG MX
Regional Championship Requirements to Qualify
• You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non-member points will be removed and rescored for members.
Motocross Regional Championship
• Must score points in 7 of 9 races of which 2 must be a regional-only race
Cross Country Regional Championship
• Must score points in 10 of 14 races of which 1 must be a regional-only race.
All race points count toward a regional championship
4/13-14
9/21
3/23
5/26
6/1 Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO V, PV, NG CC
6/16 Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO V, PV, NG MX
6/29 Thunder Valley Motocross Park; Morrison, CO V, PV, NG CC
7/14 Sweney Cycle Ranch; Brush, CO V, PV, NG MX
8/18 Sutak Raceway; Alamosa, CO V, PV, NG MX
8/31 PNCC Hare Scramble; Potter, NE V, PV, NG CC
9/15 Sweney Cycle Ranch; Brush, CO V, PV, NG MX
10/5 Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO V, PV, NG CC
PV, NG MX
10/13 Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO V, PV, NG MX 2024 AHRMA Rocky Mountain Schedule - visit ahrmarm.org
2024 AHRMA Southwest Schedule - visit ahrmasw.org
2/4 Duel in the Desert; Shorty’s Cycle Park; Blythe, CA
Glen Helen Raceway; San Bernardino, CA V, PV, NG MX
3/24 Shorty’s Cycle Park; Blythe, CA V, PV, NG MX
4/13 Willow Springs Raceway, CA Trials
4/21 Motoland; Casa Grande, AZ V, PV, NG MX
4/27 Pasha GP, Glen Helen Raceway; San Bernardino, CA CC (Grand Prix)
5/18-19 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA National CC, Trials, V, PV, NG MX
6/23 Bull Hollow Stampede, Bull Hollow Raceway; Monticello, UT V, PV, NG MX
TBD 11 Mile Corner V, PV, NG MX
7/20-21 Weathertech Raceway (Laguna Seca); Salinas, CA National CC, Trials, V, PV, NG MX
10/27 Octoberfast Grand Prix, Glen Helen Raceway; San Bernardino, CA CC (Grand Prix)
12/8 Shorty’s Cycle Park; Blythe, CA V, PV, NG MX
12/15 Glen Helen Raceway; San Bernardino, CA V, PV, NG MX
PRICE: $9,500
LOCATION: Lake Worth, FL
CONTACT: (561) 635-2948
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MARKETPLACE ADS: The Marketplace plan is specifically designed for small business owners. Members or nonmembers may submit an ad of up to 50 words and may
include 1 photo. This ad will appear both on ahrma.org’s AHRMA Swap Meet page, and in AHRMA MAG’s Marketplace section for 2 issues, with photo. Marketplace ads cost $25 for 60 days and may be renewed as many times as you like.
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AHRMA members invest a lot of money in their sport. In addition to owning 19 motorcycles, the average member spends over $10,000 each year on new and used motorcycles, parts, accessories, publications, race fuel, lubricants, safety gear, tools and other related items. In other words, the association's members represent nearly $60 million in spending power!
Advertising opportunities include Sponsorships, the AHRMA Handbook, AHRMA MAG, the AHRMA website, Special Events, Barber Program and more.
Contact AHRMA and let us build an advertising package that works for you!
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trials cub
Triumph trials cub built by Speed and Sport. Matt’s Dad did the motor, and Matt did just about everything else to make a competitive AHRMA trials bike.
PRICE: $4,500 LOCATION: San Rafael, CA CONTACT: Kevin Burrell - (415) 518-8066
1979 canam 175 qualifier - Great shape but needs new tires front and back. I have a couple I’ll throw in. Pretty close to stock with aftermarket rear shocks. Haven’t started it since 1994, bet it will start after 2,or 3 kicks.
PRICE: $3,200 LOCATION: North Texas CONTACT: Mark Hansen (817) 805-5591
electrex world digital race ignition stk 465d for yamaha xs650 - NEW in box. Free Shipping USPS priority mail
PRICE: $300 LOCATION: Lafayette, LA
CONTACT: William Magruder (337) 344-1190
vintage views magazines - I have almost all Vintage views magazines from 2001( i think) til present. Wife kept a few where I made the print. Free to anyone who wants, have to free up space and don’t want to toss in recycle bin.
LOCATION: Richland, MI
CONTACT: Mick McCauley (269) 312-6004
ktm lc4 600cc cylinder head - KTM LC4 600cc Complete cylinder head assembly including valves, valve springs, collars, rocker arms, camshaft, etc. All in new condition.
PRICE: $450 LOCATION: San Rafael, CA CONTACT: Jim Dour (415) 472-7422
1969 triumph tr25w - Megacycle cam. Standard bore 12:1 piston. Head by Engine Dynamics, new valves and seats, bee hive valve springs. New late model rod. Late model oil pump. Electric World ignition. Clean Washington Title in my name.
PRICE: $4,500 LOCATION: Auburn, WA CONTACT: Pete Jorgenson (253) 218-9380
“franken-sixty” sportsman 350 - race readyHybrid SL-350 motor, modified CB-160 frame, 35mm Ceriani forks, CB-450 brake, Progressive shocks, D.I.D. shouldered rims, Trackmaster tank & seat, Full TTR 362cc motor, TTR MAG, 34mm Mikunis. Six races on bike – Four 1st places – One 2nd place – One 3rd place. Super light, super fast. Can deliver to Barber.
PRICE: $6,000 LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA
CONTACT: Gary Swan - (818) 675-5625
Will transport bikes and gear to road race and/or multi-discipline events, Florida to California, and all events in between.
LOCATION: Port Orange, Florida
CONTACT: Ralph Wessell - (386) 760-0932
