Combs
Reunion Ride
Words: Jeff Debell Photos: Sharon Bean
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he 24th Leroy Winters Memorial ISDT Reunion Ride was hosted by the Razorback Riders in Combs, AR, on May 15th and 16th. The Razorbacks were the original organizing club for this event dating back to the first Reunion Ride at Byrd's Campground in nearby Cass, AR, in 1997. Since that first year, with only a couple dozen participants, the Razorbacks have hosted the weekend eight or nine times, more than any other organizing club. Their club campground is a great site adjacent to a rushing, clear creek and complete with RV hookups, hot showers, and a nice clubhouse. Being smack in the middle of miles of great Ozark riding territory doesn't hurt either! 46
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Trail boss Rick Owens planned for a 50-mile ride, but Mother Nature washed out some access roads and the Forest Service nixed using those areas. Rick still salvaged a 35-mile loop that was ridden both days that included two great timed test sections separated by several miles of gravel road to allow riders to catch their wind and enjoy some spectacular scenery. A third timed test was held at the end of each day back at the campground and included a lap around Mike Parker's fun and vintage-friendly motocross track along with about a mile of sweeping grass track along the adjacent hillside. Razorback president, Danielle Ballard, had all the logistics taken care of, including lunch on Saturday and a catered banquet on Saturday night. Hats off to Danielle, Rick, and all
AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION
JULY 2021
