Off-Road Director

As we move into the 2021 season, I would like to remind everyone of an AHRMA treasure that some have described as a well-kept secret. Excerpts from the Observed Trials mission statement in our Handbook include: “AHRMA’s observed trials goal is to provide its members a safe, historically accurate environment to showcase and experience vintage machinery.” Participation in trials provides fun, fitness, social interaction and opportunity to learn machine handling skills that cross over to all other disciplines. In an effort to make trials more accessible to members (and spectators), you will find these competitions at all AHRMA Classic MotoFests and many other multi-discipline events. AHRMA will also be hosting several trials schools throughout the year presented by very accomplished riders/ teachers. Unlike modern trials, AHRMA events are “no stop,” emphasizing natural sections which flow as opposed to the current stop-and-hop style of riding which became popular post 1990. Accordingly, AHRMA now offers classes for all machines up to the stop-and-hop era—meaning all trials bikes originally manufactured as air-cooled, drum brakes, twin shock have a place in AHRMA championships. And new for 2021 are Air-Cooled Monoshock (ACM) for mid-late 1980s machines. Don’t forget there are no age restrictions in AHRMA trials, so that favorite youngster can now compete with mom, dad or grandparent. AHRMA trials are constructed with sections incorporating 4-lines that relate to appropriate age of machines and skill level (Novice - Expert) of competitor. Also, in contrast to modern trials, these lines are marked with traditional “splits” instead of gates. All AHRMA nationals are fully staffed with section observers just like in the old days— no peer scoring required. So there you have it, all the reasons to join the fun and give AHRMA trials a try!

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Curt Comer on Matt Hilgenberg’s Ariel, Burrows Ranch 2019

– Curtis E. Comer AHRMA Executive Director 931.308.0338 curt.comer@ahrma.org

Welcome New Roadrace Director - Alex Mock

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of our team, AHRMA Roadrace Director Alex Mock. Based in Corona, California, Alex brings broad experience in race operations, timing and scoring, and race promotions, having been head of race operations and promoter of the Supermoto National Championship Series, Roland Sands Design SuperHooligans and more. In addition, he has proven success in securing series and event sponsorships.

Alex shares that, “What I bring to the table is my ability to multitask on race operations and my understanding of timing and scoring. My main focus is on track safety while adhering to the race schedule.”

He will use his expertise and skills in race operations to lead and grow the team of AHRMA staff and volunteers who make vintage roadracing possible.

Alex also holds a certification as a race coach with U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA).

When Alex is not busy traveling to race events all over the country, he enjoys spending all the time he can with his wife Andrea and their two daughters Violet and Coco. Alex introduced Violet to two wheels on the Strider 2-into-1 rocking bike and she is now riding her own path to a very fun life on two wheels. The Mocks do everything together outdoors including skiing in the winter months and hitting the beach throughout the year as much as they can. “I’m very excited to be a part of AHRMA and looking forward to the first race of the season at Roebling Road,” Alex said.

Welcome to 2021!

A New Year full of many great racing opportunities. I hope this year is better to us than the last.

Even though 2020 was hectic with many changes due to the pandemic, I personally feel as though AHRMA, as a team, did a great job and made the best out of what we had to work with.

The 2021 schedule is out, and we are working on getting events loaded into MotorsportReg.com for preregistration. We strongly encourage our members to preregister for events as it helps the promoters plan for what their attendance may look like. If you are having trouble with preregistration, do not hesitate to give me a call. I will do everything I can to help you out. I really look forward to seeing our members again this season and until then, happy wrenching.

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