AHRMA Family - The Stivasons

from AHRMA MAG March 2021, Vol. No. 3, Issue No. 2

Priceville National - DT

The Stivasons An AHRMA FamilyAn AHRMA FamilyBy: Michelle Le Clear-Fisher

L-R: David Kiggins, Mike Stivason, Michelle Le Clear-Fisher, Dutch Stivason, Muirisha Lavender, Sean Stivason

Non-Racing Photos by: Susan Grunewald Susan Stivason Ansylene Enciso

You often hear people refer to being part of the ‘AHRMA family.’ You see it. You feel it. I t's a beautiful thing, and sometimes it actually involves legal or biological ties. There are many husband/wife, father/son, brothers, and a few father/daughter teams. And then, there are the Stivasons. The Stivason Vintage Racing team is comprised of father, Dutch Stivason, and sons, Mike and Sean. Additionally, Madd Ratz Racing is son-in-law, Joe Fink. Impressive, right? But wait, there's more... In 2020 Dutch Stivason and passenger Jerry Hoag took the national championship in BEARS sidecars (47S). Sean and his bride, Susan Stivason, took the top prize nationally in SC3 sidecars (458). Mike and passengers Kayla Theisler and David Kiggins took first overall in SC1 sidecars (74A). Joe Fink, with passengers Bob Berbeco and Michelle Leclear-Fisher, snagged second overall for the year in BEARS sidecar (324). WOW! Mike and Sean also compete in AHRMA's off-road disciplines. In addition, Dutch's daughter, Ansylene (Joe's wife), does the vinyl graphics for the teams, among other labors of love. Kurt Jaeger (504) joined the team this year as well. Look for his name on these lists next Sean Stivason (driver), Hunter Longshore (passenger) Photo by: Kevin McIntosh year. He's a natural. Have this many family members ever raced together before? Anywhere? Doubtful. This is a talented, and dedicated group of willing and avid mentors (overuse of adjectives acceptable). Interested in sidecars? Seek this bunch out. They are passionate, patient, warm, and just plain fun and comfortable to hang out with. Just don't mention turn number five to Susan.