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ENJOYING MEMBERSHIP During my 52 years of life, I have ridden motorcycles on dirt and street, ATVs—you name it. I have to confess, until the last three years, I was not an AMA member despite many years of getting the mailings.

I can’t believe the amazing benefits and all the AMA does to protect our right to ride, product evaluations, reports on old bikes from yesteryear, etc.

Our sport is such a sisterhood and brotherhood of enthusiasts, and the AMA makes it so much better. I love the magazine too.

Thanks for being there for all of us!

Alan L. Rudy Canby, Ore. PROTECT YOUR DATA Reading the article “Know Your Policy” in April issue of American Motorcyclist, everyone should have been hit by an absolute truth. Insurance companies will use the information in electronic data recorders to discredit the owner of the motorcycle and the policy that insures the

Letters to the editor are the opinions of the AMA members who write them. Inclusion here does not imply they reflect the positions of the AMA, its staff or board. Agree? Disagree? Let us know! Send your letters to submissions@ama-cycle.org; or mail to 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.

motorcycle, saving the insurance company money.

For years I’ve been advising people that 1) motorcyclists do not have the same coverage that most other road users have, no-fault coverage, and 2) motorcyclists are not at fault in most crashes.

In New York, ABATE is pushing a bill to make insurance companies include an explanation in plain terms that motorcycles are not a party to “no-fault” coverage in the policy (Assembly Bill 3232).

Motorcyclists need to wake up and understand how changing technology is affecting us. Motorcyclists cannot afford to get lost in the fine print of an insurance policy or the data stored in bit form inside a box we own but don’t understand.

Peter Campanella Regional Coordinator ABATE of New York AWARENESS MATTERS My sincere thanks for publishing Jim Witters’ article on Motorcycle Awareness Month. The content is relevant for riders, drivers and all road users.

Regarding the issue of distracted driving related to the use of hand-held devices: It seems to me the technology must exist to prevent this from occurring. My understanding is many (most?) modern “smart phones” have a GPS function built in. Given that, manufacturers should be able to engineer in a feature that prevents

FIRST RIDE MEMORIES The Kawasaki Z1-R featured in your May 2015 issue reminds me of my first ride on a motorcycle. I was a passenger on the back of a friend’s Z1. When said friend cracked open the throttle, it was like time and space warped. I’d never before, and rarely since, felt such a surge of pure acceleration.

After that ride, I knew motorcycles would have to become a part of my life, and here we are 35 years later and I’m still riding. What a bike. Thanks for bringing back a very fond memory.

Frank L. “Cranky Frankie” Palmeri Schenectady, N.Y.

certain functions from being operable when the device is detected to be moving at a specified speed. If texting and/or talking were disabled in this fashion, users would have no option to be irresponsible in those ways while driving.

Dave Murray Beaverton, Ore. QUIET PIPES PROTECT RIGHTS I would have no problem with the fee increases at the national parks if it could be successful in discouraging the entry of a number of the loud-pipe set. I’ve encountered numerous occasions when their noise has broken the tranquility of the park setting. It may be additional fees now and if that fails to reduce the racket and the number of complaints, eventually we motorcyclists may be all lumped together (loud and quiet). Because of the actions of the few, we could see a universal ban from the parks.

Jim Edenfield Fort Worth, Texas REJECTING ETHANOL I just read the letter by Michael Preston, “Where Are The Savings,” in the June 2015 issue. He is right on the money and I agree 100 percent, but he left out one point.

According to everything I have researched, ethanol-blended fuel also produces approximately 7 percent more greenhouse gases than pure gasoline. In the past couple of years, I have written to all of my elected representatives, the governors of Maryland, past and present, pointing out that ethanol-blended fuel makes absolutely no sense, and should be banned outright. All of the points made by Mr. Preston I also have verified through trial and error.

I only use pure gasoline in all of my gasoline-powered equipment. Doing so has eliminated the yearly maintenance or replacement.

The only conclusion I can make, for the continued production of ethanol, is the ethanol lobbyists must be donating billions of dollars to our elected representatives, or the Environmental Protection Agency.

I urge everyone to contact their representatives and tell them to ban ethanol, or the next election we will vote someone else in. Sooner or later, they will get the message, and we will get rid of all ethanol-blended fuel.

Jim Jorden AMA Life Member St. Mary’s City, Md.

MEMBER LETTERS Letter of the Month

ENJOYING MEMBERSHIP During my 52 years of life, I have ridden motorcycles on dirt and street, ATVs—you name it. I have to confess, until the last three years, I was not an AMA member despite many years of getting the mailings.

I can’t believe the amazing benefits and all the AMA does to protect our right to ride, product evaluations, reports on old bikes from yesteryear, etc.

Our sport is such a sisterhood and brotherhood of enthusiasts, and the AMA makes it so much better. I love the magazine too.

Thanks for being there for all of us!

Alan L. Rudy Canby, Ore. PROTECT YOUR DATA Reading the article “Know Your Policy” in April issue of American Motorcyclist, everyone should have been hit by an absolute truth. Insurance companies will use the information in electronic data recorders to discredit the owner of the motorcycle and the policy that insures the

Letters to the editor are the opinions of the AMA members who write them. Inclusion here does not imply they reflect the positions of the AMA, its staff or board. Agree? Disagree? Let us know! Send your letters to submissions@ama-cycle.org; or mail to 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.

motorcycle, saving the insurance company money.

For years I’ve been advising people that 1) motorcyclists do not have the same coverage that most other road users have, no-fault coverage, and 2) motorcyclists are not at fault in most crashes.

In New York, ABATE is pushing a bill to make insurance companies include an explanation in plain terms that motorcycles are not a party to “no-fault” coverage in the policy (Assembly Bill 3232).

Motorcyclists need to wake up and understand how changing technology is affecting us. Motorcyclists cannot afford to get lost in the fine print of an insurance policy or the data stored in bit form inside a box we own but don’t understand.

Peter Campanella Regional Coordinator ABATE of New York AWARENESS MATTERS My sincere thanks for publishing Jim Witters’ article on Motorcycle Awareness Month. The content is relevant for riders, drivers and all road users.

Regarding the issue of distracted driving related to the use of hand-held devices: It seems to me the technology must exist to prevent this from occurring. My understanding is many (most?) modern “smart phones” have a GPS function built in. Given that, manufacturers should be able to engineer in a feature that prevents

FIRST RIDE MEMORIES The Kawasaki Z1-R featured in your May 2015 issue reminds me of my first ride on a motorcycle. I was a passenger on the back of a friend’s Z1. When said friend cracked open the throttle, it was like time and space warped. I’d never before, and rarely since, felt such a surge of pure acceleration.

After that ride, I knew motorcycles would have to become a part of my life, and here we are 35 years later and I’m still riding. What a bike. Thanks for bringing back a very fond memory.

Frank L. “Cranky Frankie” Palmeri Schenectady, N.Y.

certain functions from being operable when the device is detected to be moving at a specified speed. If texting and/or talking were disabled in this fashion, users would have no option to be irresponsible in those ways while driving.

Dave Murray Beaverton, Ore. QUIET PIPES PROTECT RIGHTS I would have no problem with the fee increases at the national parks if it could be successful in discouraging the entry of a number of the loud-pipe set. I’ve encountered numerous occasions when their noise has broken the tranquility of the park setting. It may be additional fees now and if that fails to reduce the racket and the number of complaints, eventually we motorcyclists may be all lumped together (loud and quiet). Because of the actions of the few, we could see a universal ban from the parks.

Jim Edenfield Fort Worth, Texas REJECTING ETHANOL I just read the letter by Michael Preston, “Where Are The Savings,” in the June 2015 issue. He is right on the money and I agree 100 percent, but he left out one point.

According to everything I have researched, ethanol-blended fuel also produces approximately 7 percent more greenhouse gases than pure gasoline. In the past couple of years, I have written to all of my elected representatives, the governors of Maryland, past and present, pointing out that ethanol-blended fuel makes absolutely no sense, and should be banned outright. All of the points made by Mr. Preston I also have verified through trial and error.

I only use pure gasoline in all of my gasoline-powered equipment. Doing so has eliminated the yearly maintenance or replacement.

The only conclusion I can make, for the continued production of ethanol, is the ethanol lobbyists must be donating billions of dollars to our elected representatives, or the Environmental Protection Agency.

I urge everyone to contact their representatives and tell them to ban ethanol, or the next election we will vote someone else in. Sooner or later, they will get the message, and we will get rid of all ethanol-blended fuel.

Jim Jorden AMA Life Member St. Mary’s City, Md.

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MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES Belonging For The Benefits

Like many AMA members, there is probably a very specific reason you joined the association—and chances are, that reason has a lot to do with the type of motorcycling activity you enjoy most.

One of the most significant benefits of AMA membership is the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of motorcycle competition.

Racing has long been a major membership

By Rob Dingman channel for the AMA. Even though less than 20 percent of our membership is made up of current active racers, many of our members initially found their way to the AMA through the racing channel. That is to say, they joined in the first place to race and, although they have stopped competing, they remain active motorcyclists and continue to belong to the AMA to take advantage of the other great benefits of AMA membership.

First and foremost, these members continue to belong to the AMA to support our efforts to protect the future of motorcycling.

Unfortunately, the right to own and ride a motorcycle isn’t enumerated in the Bill of Rights as a protected activity. That means that we, as motorcyclists, must remain ever vigilant to prevent the infringement of government at all levels on our freedom to ride.

Whether it be the closing of our favorite public off-road riding area, the proliferation of motorcycle-only checkpoints, or the mandated expansion of unsafe fuels with ever-increasing percentages of engineharming, warranty-voiding ethanol, motorcycling is under constant assault from policy makers—the majority of whom don’t ride.

I always say that if the AMA didn’t exist today, it would have to be invented because there is no other national grassroots organization that looks out for the interests of all motorcyclists. Yes, there are many groups that represent various segments of motorcycling, but none represents all types of motorcyclists like the AMA does, and none has the presence and influence that the AMA has staked out collectively on behalf of motorcyclists.

There are some in our riding community who don’t belong to the AMA because they figure the AMA will protect their right to ride whether they belong or not. They are leaving it up to you, our duespaying AMA members, to fund the protection of their motorcycling interests.

Among them are some who work in the motorcycle industry. It is amazing to me how many people who rely upon motorcycling and its future for a paycheck but don’t belong to the AMA. Next time you are transacting business with someone in the motorcycle industry, I encourage you to ask them if they belong to the AMA. If they are not a member, ask them why not and tell them what they are missing.

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That said, a great many businesses do support the AMA. There are dealers that provide discounts to AMA members and some that generously give an AMA membership with the purchase of every new motorcycle. There are even companies that ensure that all of their employees are AMA members, and there are a growing number of companies in the motorcycle industry that support the AMA as business members.

Many of those business members are also member benefit providers who offer discounts to individual AMA members. While we strive to provide the best value to AMA members, you may be able to find a better deal if you apply yourself. If you do find a better deal than an advertised AMA member benefit, please let us know and we will bring it to the attention of our benefit providers. We may not always be able to negotiate a better deal, but this will certainly help us evaluate the value of those member benefits.

I encourage you to support businesses that support the AMA. If you don’t know if a company supports the AMA, ask them about it.

Please also let them know how important their support of the AMA is to you and that you prefer to do business with companies that support the AMA. One of the greatest member benefits that the AMA provides is our industry-leading AMA Roadside Assistance program. Unlike the product discounts offered by our member benefit partners, the AMA Roadside Assistance program is paid for by the AMA. It is provided at no additional cost to AMA members who sign up for automatic renewal because it is funded in part by the savings from not having to mail renewal notices.

Despite our best efforts, I am surprised by the number of members who aren’t aware of their eligibility for this great program. It is amazing how many members don’t sign up for AMA Roadside Assistance because they think they are covered by their insurance carrier, their auto club or by some other means.

I am quite certain that those other means do not offer the same coverage as the AMA Roadside Assistance program. You owe it to yourself to compare the coverage you think you have with AMA Roadside Assistance.

The AMA program covers not only your motorcycle, but also every vehicle registered to your household, including those of family members living with you. It also includes non-commercial trailers and RVs! I am also quite certain that you will not find this coverage for less than the price of an AMA membership. In fact, similar coverage will likely cost you multiples of the cost of an AMA membership. It’s simple to sign up. Just call us at (800) 262-5646.

The benefits of belonging to the AMA are as varied as our members: nationally sanctioned racing, AMA Roadside Assistance, access to money-saving offers, supporting your industry and—most importantly—protecting your freedom to ride. These benefits also grow as the AMA grows.

Our clout comes from our numbers. Working together, we can build a stronger AMA for this and future generations of motorcyclists.

Rob Dingman is president and CEO of the AMA.

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FOUR QUESTIONS WITH U.S. REP. DOUG LAMBORN Supporting Volunteer Trail Labor

As a motorcyclist since high school, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, who represents Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, knows the importance of on- and off-highway issues to riders.

The Republican lawmaker has a history of support for motorcyclists’ rights, including stands against motorcycle-only checkpoints and National Highway Traffic Safety U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.)

Administration lobbying efforts to convince state lawmakers to enact mandatory helmet laws.

Lamborn is a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and chairman of the subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. He took a moment to share some of his views.

What is your favorite place to ride?

Out in the country near Colorado Springs.

AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST: REP. LAMBORN:

AM: What are you views regarding responsible use of public lands for motorized recreation?

DL: Public lands should support many uses, including, except for rare cases, motorized recreation.

AM: Please share your thoughts on H.R. 845, which would allow the U.S. Forest Service to use more volunteer labor for trail maintenance.

DL: This is good legislation, which I have cosponsored, that will mobilize manpower to maintain trails that the U.S. Forest Service cannot currently maintain. The National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act would allow more volunteer efforts to assist the Forest Service in maintaining its 157,000 miles of trails. The Forest Service is only able to maintain to standard about one quarter of the total miles of trails used for hiking, biking and other activities while close to two-thirds of the trails receive no maintenance at all.

What else would you like to convey to AMA members?

Stay involved with your elected officials, and enjoy safe and memorable motorcycle excursions!

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Maine off-road motorcyclists and dual sport riders now have clear-cut guidelines for using the state’s designated all-terrain-vehicle trails and private dirt roads, thanks to the efforts of the AMA and the AMA-chartered Maine Dual Sport & Dirt Bike Association.

Maine’s ATV trails encompass the roughly 6,500 miles of trails that have been mapped, designated and supported by the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. Private dirt roads are owned by individuals or by industrial forest or agricultural companies. The roads provide access for their owners and, often, recreational use for others.

“Dual sport riders rely heavily on the goodwill of landowners, large and small, to allow us to use their dirt roads, as they do passenger vehicles, so long as we follow their rules regarding off road and trail use,” says Steve Salisbury, AMA government relations manager for off-highway issues. “Unfortunately, Maine is struggling with changes to its longstanding open lands tradition as a result of changing ownership patterns and a handful of irresponsible recreational users abusing trail rules.”

The AMA and the MEDSDBA worked with state officials for months seeking clarification of the rights of riders on street-registered motorcycles.

The state Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife concur that dual sport motorcycles can be legally dual-registered for street use and as ATVs for off-road riding.

“If your dirt bike is legally registered for the road, you can operate on ATV trails if the landowner lets you,” says Cpl. Rick Laflamme, landowner relations officer for the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. “Some landowners and managers require ATV registrations, even though it may not be a requirement of the law, and if you operate a street-legal dirt bike on their land, you could be summonsed for trespassing if you are not registered as an ATV.” Brian Pratt, MEDSDBA president, recommends registering your dual sport motorcycle with an ATV sticker if you intend to ride on the state ATV trails.

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RIDE TO WORK DAY IS JUNE 15 Annual Event Highlights Motorcycling’s Positive Aspects

The 24th Annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride to Work Day will be observed on June 15.

Organizer Andy Goldfine, a former AMA board member and founder of Aerostich/ RiderWearHouse, says the number of motorcyclists and scooter riders on the roads that day likely will be double the norm.

“For hundreds of thousands of workers, motorcycles and scooters are an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits,” Goldfine says.

The event draws the attention of government officials, employers, media

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outlets and other daily commuters, alerting them to the benefits of daily motorcycle use.

This additional attention affords motorcyclists the opportunity to initiate discussions about important issues, such as parking restrictions, lane splitting and distracted driving.

Goldfine’s belief is that, someday, motorcycles will be more widely recognized as good solutions to many social, urban and environmental problems.

“Riders seek employer support for this efficient form of transportation and more government and public awareness about riding’s many benefits,” Goldfine says.

More information is available at www.ridetowork.org.

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U.S. Sens. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have introduced S. 766, the Driver Privacy Act. The bill would codify that information collected by an event data recorder—also referred to as a black box—would be the legal property of the owner or lessee of a passenger motor vehicle.

The AMA supports clarifying who owns the data collected in black boxes.

U.S. Rep. Amy This issue needs to Klobuchar (D-Minn.) be resolved because, as Sen. Hoeven said on the floor of the U.S. Senate: “There are more than 45 different data points that are in fact recorded right now. Again, the manufacturer can U.S. Rep. John Hoeven change this—add (R-N.D.) to it. There are no limitations or restrictions or guidelines or requirements on what manufacturers can have the event data recorder do.”

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HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA., ENACTS ANTI-OHV LAW Restrictions Ban Use On Less Than Three Acres

The Hampton Township, Pa., Council unanimously approved an ordinance that restricts the use of dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and go-carts to parcels of three acres or more and prohibits riding within 250 feet of a neighboring home.

Vehicles may be ridden only from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Violators are subject to fines of $1,000 or 90 days in jail. The ordinance is effective immediately.

The AMA, working with the Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Associoation, used e-mail Action Alerts to

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help raise attendance at public meetings and joined local residents to try to prevent the township from enacting such harsh restrictions. The original proposal called for a minimum of five acres for OHV use.

AMA representatives Steve Salisbury and Joshua Habursky traveled to a meeting in March and provided written comments stating that the existing sound ordinance sufficiently protected nearby residents when OHVs were in use.

Salisbury also says the ordinance runs counter to state vehicle statutes.

from approving gasoline that contains more than 10 percent ethanol by volume.

The lobbying effort was part of the National Renewable Fuel Standard “Day of Action,” organized by the Smarter Fuel Future coalition. The AMA is a member of the coalition, Seeks Support For Bill In which also includes environmentalists, Congress farmers, consumer and AMA staff members were taxpayer advocates, oil hard at work on Capitol Hill in refiners and anti-hunger April, seeking co-sponsors and activists. additional support for a bill that The AMA opposes the would reform the Renewable spread of E15 fuel in the Fuel Standard and limit marketplace because U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) availability of ethanol fuel blends the formulation is not higher than 15 percent. approved for use in H.R. 704, introduced by U.S. Rep. any of the estimated 22 million Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), would amend the motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles federal Clean Air Act to eliminate certain currently on U.S. roads and trails. Its requirements under the renewable fuel use can void manufacturers’ warranties program. It also would prohibit the EPA and cause engine damage.

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CLEAR CREEK BILL INTRODUCED IN HOUSE

Proposal Would Reopen Area To OHVs

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A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) would reopen the Clear Creek Management Area in California for off-highwayvehicle use.

The bill, H.R. 1838, is cosponsored by U.S. Reps. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) and David Valadao U.S. Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.)

(R-Calif.).

In 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management closed the CCMA due to concerns about high levels of naturally occurring asbestos.

Upon further investigation, these concerns turned out to be unwarranted.

This 75,000-acre site was once considered to be one of the premier OHV recreation sites in the country and received thousands of visitors annually.

The effect of this bill’s passage would be a significant boost for the economies of local communities and for recreational opportunities for OHV riders across the West.

EPA SETS RENEWABLE FUELS TIMELINE

Proposal Due in June; Final Rule Due In November The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accepted a settlement with the American Petroleum Institute and Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers that calls for the federal agency to establish Renewable Fuel Standard requirements

by Nov. 30 for 2015 and for 2014.

The settlement stems from a March 18 lawsuit filed by oil industry groups over the EPA’s failure to meet congressional mandates.

Under the agreement, the EPA pledged to propose the 2015 RFS mandate by June 1 and re-propose the 2014 mandate to reflect the volume of renewable fuels actually blended in 2014.

The Renewable Fuel Standard establishes the minimum volume of biofuels to be used in the fuel supply.

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AMA RECOGNIZES CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT D.C. Staff Members Present 42 Awards

The AMA honored 42 members of the 113th Congress in April for their support of motorcyclists’ rights and issues of importance to motorcycling.

The awards were presented at a ceremony organized by the AMA at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), former Arkansas Rep. and current Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin (R), and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) were recognized as AMA Heroes. “Hero” awards are presented for extraordinary efforts to support motorcyclists and motorcycling.

The four legislators scored highest in the AMA’s rankings on issues affecting motorcyclists because each of them assumed a leadership role. Walberg opposed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mission creep into motorcycle safety.

Griffin co-chaired the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus and was an outspoken motorcycling advocate,

FLORIDA GETS 27 MILES OF NEW OHV TRAILS Public Riding Area Opened In April

A 27-mile network of off-highwayvehicle trails has opened in the 210,423-acre Blackwater River State Forest near the town of Milton in Northwest Florida.

Local riders have been working on the project since 2004.

The Clear Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Trails—not to be confused with California’s Clear Creek Management Area mentioned elsewhere in this issue—offers switchback trails through the woods, beginner-friendly tracks and a youth training area.

The facility was funded through OHV title fees, along with about a $300,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program and donations from OHV manufacturers Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. and Polaris Industries Inc.

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hosting the first ever “Ridin’ with your Rep” town hall meeting. Shaheen led the effort to ban the use of federal funds for motorcycle-only checkpoints and supported the Recreational Trails Program.

Manchin—also a rider—tied for the highest score in the Senate and has been a staunch supporter of motorcyclists’ rights for many years.

The AMA also recognized 15 “Champions” for outstanding efforts to advocate for motorcyclists and motorcycling. Another 23 lawmakers received AMA Supporter awards for their positions on motorcycling issues.

To download the full list, see www.americanmotorcyclist. com/2015awards.aspx.

FEDERAL BILL TO BAN MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS REINTRODUCED Proposal Also Would Affect Helmet Laws

U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) has reintroduced H.R. 1861, the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act. The bill would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation from awarding grants to state or local entities to create motorcycle-only checkpoints and would ban U.S. Rep. Jim the DOT from using federal Sensenbrenner (R-Wis) money to manipulate states into enacting mandatory helmet laws.

The bill contains the same funding-prohibition language as legislation introduced by Sensenbrenner in the previous Congress.

This bill also contains language that would force the U.S. Department of Transportation to focus motorcycle safety efforts on crash prevention programs.

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STATEWATCH ALABAMA H.B. 198, sponsored by state Reps. Alan Harper (R-Aliceville), Mike Ball (R-Madison), Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) and Randy Wood (R-Anniston) would prohibit all forms of distracted driving that result in the unsafe operation of a vehicle. This could include reading, writing, personal grooming, interacting with pets or using a wireless telecommunications device. Under existing law, texting while driving is prohibited.

The state House passed a bill that would require motorcyclists to take a safety course or written test to obtain a Class M endorsement on their licenses. Alabama is the only state that does not require an endorsement for motorcycle operators.

The law would not affect riders who already hold a Class M endorsement voluntarily.

GEORGIA The General Assembly passed a bill that would allow a motorcyclist to proceed through a red light if his or her bike fails to trigger the traffic signal. The bill was sent to the governor.

KENTUCKY The General Assembly passed, and the

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The Friends of Oceano Dunes won its appeal challenging the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District’s attempts to control air emissions in state parks by requring the parks to apply for a permit from the district.

The county’s “dust rule” required the California Department of Parks and Recreation to reduce the particulate matter blowing from the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area or face governor signed, a bill that provides motorcyclists with an affirmative defense should a law enforcement officer issue a traffic citation for passing through a red light when their bikes fail to trigger the traffic signal. Kentucky is the 16th state to pass this type of legislation.

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The 2nd Appellate Court in Ventura, Calif., ruled that the district has no authority to use the permit process to regulate air emissions at state parks.

AMA Western States Representative Nick Haris says the county was “ignoring all of the particulate matter in the air generated by other sources and instead requiring the SVRA to mitigate it as if it was the only source.” after a reasonable time, if the motorcycle fails to trigger the traffic signal.

MASSACHUSETTS H.B. 3313, introduced by state Rep. Shaunna O’Connell (R-Taunton) and state Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) would require all political subdivisions in the state to allocate “reasonable space and accommodations for motorcycle parking in all transportation facilities…where any federal, state or local public funds have been used” to build, operate or maintain the facility. Additionally, the bill would prohibit any motorcycle parking bans.

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ROAD RACING TEAM TRIUMPHS OVER TRAGEDY TOBC Racing Growing Amateur, Pro Programs By Heather Wilson

Jon Couch of Alexandria, Va., T-28 Warbird plane to Virginia started road racing in 2010, arriving International Raceway. His mother at the track with just a pickup truck was with him. The plane crashed and trailer. He raced the Novice as it approached the track. There Lightweight class in the WERA were no survivors. The road series, winning that year. Couch racing community was shaken. was hooked, and came back for The TOBC racing team was more the following season. devastated.

That’s when he introduced One of the worst things Michelle Lindsay Michelle Lindsay to the racing about the accident was how world.

Lindsay found out about it—through social “One of our first dates in 2011 was at media.

Virginia International Raceway for one of “I saw on Facebook that registration Jon’s races,” Lindsay says. “I fell in love for the event was closed because a plane with being at the races immediately. I had just crashed at VIR,” she said. “I knew loved what road racing embodied.” immediately that it was his plane.”

Racing out of a truck and trailer evolved Despite this horrific event, Lindsay said into a Freightliner, then a NASCAR trailer she knew she wasn’t ready to lose her and another Freightliner team truck. There track family or Couch’s legacy. She shared was a team of mechanics, crew chiefs with us her journey over the past year: and riders. Lindsay went from being Jon’s AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST: What inspired girlfriend to his fiancée to the team’s public relations director.

Jon to start a team?

MICHELLE LINDSAY: It started with “So many people were involved in growing this team,” Lindsay says. “It is Jon chasing his own riding career something we did together, and I was a and developed into him forming an part of that crazy evolution from a pickup endurance team in 2011, then at times truck to the team we have now.” several endurance teams. It turned into In early September 2014, Couch had the introduction of some of the younger just qualified to move up to pro Superbike, developmental riders to the AMA Pro which was a large accomplishment for Racing series and then owning a full team. only having raced a few years.

Jon was an amazing man. He was Soon after, though, everything fell apart. extremely passionate about, and gave a On Sept. 19, 2014, Couch was flying lot back to, the sport. He believed in and wanted to elevate the sport. He and his his personal vintage Naval air trainer

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mother were willing to pour so much into the sport.

His mother came to every race and cooked three meals a day for the entire team, sometimes for as many as 25 people. She shared his passion for the people involved in the sport and worked hard to give back to it.

AM: What did you do to keep the team together after Jon’s passing?

ML: It is gut wrenching to lose a partner, and the thought of losing him and his beautiful legacy not continuing was too much to bear.

I looked at team manager Scott Harwell at the WERA finals as we were looking out over the paddock and said, “If I can figure out a way to do this, are you on board?”

He looked at me like I was crazy, but said, “Sure.”

There were a lot of people involved with the team that Jon employed full-time.

I knew I couldn’t keep everyone. But with Scott having a family that Jon and I had become close with, and knowing how amazing he is at what he does with managing the team and achieving results, it was scary to think of having no plan in place to continue. It broke my heart.

A family had developed and an amazing camaraderie that was too magical to lose. I just felt like I needed to find a way to keep food on Scott’s table and the flags flying in the paddock. We wanted to continue with the team having such a solid foundation, strong presence, brand and reputation.

Jon felt free and alive while he was racing, and loved being at the races, and being surrounded by the individuals at the

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TOBC racing’s Taylor Knapp races the 1000 Superstock class at Virginia International Raceway.

“Making the team like a family made the team more successful in a shorter period of time … When you put enough people together with sort of a common value, I think great things happen.”

—Jon Couch, TOBC racing 2013 video by ZfH Productions

track more than anything. I know in my heart it is what Jon would’ve wanted.

Initially, it looked very bleak regarding any opportunity to purchase the infrastructure. I spent the entire off-season in contract negotiations and trying to raise or borrow enough money to make it happen. I was finally able to purchase the team in February 2015.

What are some of the accomplishments that you are proud of since taking over the team?

ML: Just getting to the first club level event a few days after becoming a team owner felt like an accomplishment. It was a really rewarding experience for so many individuals to come up to us and thank us for continuing the team. I think it symbolized a lot to the race community, much of what road racing embodies: heart, perseverance, passion, love, fortitude, commitment and discipline.

The most notable of memories is definitely having the privilege of racing and winning the Daytona 200. We were able to secure a sponsor and Danny Eslick days before the race. It was great to have the entire team together. I call it the AM:

“dream team,” the 13 or so people it took to achieve the win were all integral. We have been through a lot and work together so organically. The win was incredibly emotional for all of us. It felt amazing to be able to win such a prestigious race in Jon’s and his mother, Fran’s, honor.

Who are some of your riders?

In 2014, we hosted Curtis Murray, Nick McFadden, CJ Crosslin, and Hayden Gillim racing the Supersport class. It was a great year for TOBC racing winning a Supersport Championship. This year in the MotoAmerica series, Taylor Knapp partnered with us to race the 1000 Superstock class and Gabe Miller partnered with us for the new KTM RC 390 Cup class.

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ML:

AM: What’s it like being a female team owner among all the guys? Do you get any pushback?

ML: I am happy to say that it hasn’t been a factor. I am coming at this with my eyes wide open. Some veterans in the industry have been surprisingly approachable and extremely helpful this year. They have gotten onboard with our mission and have been an amazing springboard for ideas

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and advice. That is one of the things I love about road racing, everyone wants to see the sport grow and succeed.

Of course there’s competition and rivalry. It’s racing. But I am coming at it from a very different perspective than most team owners. I’m not funding my own racing career. I’m not racing to promote a product I’m selling. I have another full-time job. My reason for being at the track is to continue the legacy of Jon and TOBC racing.

What are your goals for your team?

The amazing sport of road racing, the lifelong friends made and the racing community as a whole are easy to be passionate about. I hope to continue on with the same mission, vision, values and run it to as close to the way Jon would want it run—to continue growing and giving back to the sport.

I think the industry has gained respect for the TOBC racing team over the years, after winning two national endurance titles and an AMA Supersport Championship with Hayden Gillim. This year, winning the Daytona 200 gave me a new sense of hope that we could still remain a viable force in the road racing industry.

AM: ML:

For more information on the team, see www.tobcracing.com.

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America’s Top Amateur Road Racers To Compete

Amateur road racers will chase AMA national No. 1 plates at the 2015 AMA Road Race Grand Championship at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va., on Sept. 19-20.

“Virginia International Raceway is an incredible venue,” says AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “We are glad to once again be working with our event partners at the American Sportbike Racing Association and the Championship Cup Series to provide an outstanding event for amateur racers across a number of skill-, age- and displacement-based classes.”

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Championship will once again welcome licensed amateur road racers from various clubs and organizations. AMA pro-licensed road racers are not eligible.

“It is a great honor to host the AMA Road Race Grand Championship for the fourth year in a row,” says ASRA President Kevin Elliott. “Without the AMA, road racing would not be where it is today. With amateur, expert and professional level competition, this is truly the one organization that brings all the levels together.”

For more information about this event and to sign up to race, see www. asraracing.com and www.ccsracing.us.

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Moose Racing On Board As Presenting Sponsor

Moose Racing, a leading provider of top-quality off-road apparel, has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the Beta AMA National Dual Sport and Yamaha Super Ténéré AMA National Adventure Riding Series.

“For many, the Moose Racing brand conjures thoughts of adventure, toughness and endurance,” says AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “These are the qualities that riders bring to both dual sport and adventure riding, making this partnership a perfect fit.”

As part of Moose Racing’s sponsorship, a lucky participant in each series will win a set of Moose Racing gear at season’s end. In addition, Moose Racing or dealer representatives will be on hand at various rounds to connect with the riders and offer branded giveaways.

“Dual sport and adventure riding are among the fastest-growing segments of motorcycling, and Moose Racing is eager for riders to understand the functional value and class-leading qualities of our gear,” says Moose Racing’s Brad Kruckenberg. “The AMA’s dual sport and adventure riding series are the largest and longest-running of their kind in the country, and these events are a great way to meet some of America’s most-dedicated offroad and back-country riders.”

The Beta AMA National Dual-Sport Series, presented by Moose Racing, was created by the AMA in 1987. It has become increasingly popular as off-road and street riders alike have turned to dualsport recreation to experience the freedom of two wheels.

When larger adventure bikes grew in popularity, the AMA started the Yamaha Super Ténéré AMA National Adventure Series, presented by Moose Racing, to appeal to riders of these bikes. This series also has grown, and it now includes events located in all regions of the continental United States.

For more information about each series, and to find a dual-sport or adventure ride near you, see the Riding section of the AMA website at www. americanmotorcyclist.com/riding/.

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In 2001, Mees won the AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award, presented to the top amateur dirt-track racer each year. But Mees, who started racing at age 6, quickly admits the event helped introduce him to something way cooler: his wife.

The 29-year-old Mees is married to fellow pro dirt-track racer Nichole Mees.

They met at the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship.

For 2015, Mees is returning to the event, not to race but as the event’s honoree. He’ll meet with fans, give advice to young racers and promote dirt-track racing in general.

He already has the perfect line for his new role in public relations: “If you go to the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship, you might just meet your wife.”

We caught up with the three-time AMA Grand National Champion to talk about his professional career.

Did winning the AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award when you were 15 years old help pave the way for your professional racing career?

JM: No doubt. When you go racing as an amateur, you look up to the pros. In order to get there, and get there successfully, you need to go through the process of the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship. That’s how I worked my way up.

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AM: You turned pro in 2002, and you ended up winning the Sportster Performance Championship and were also named Rookie of the Year for the GNC Expert class in 2004. What was that experience like for you?

JM: When you are coming up through the ranks, you set your sights on the next thing after you successfully get to where your goal was. After the AMA Horizon Award, I went for the Sportster Performance Championship. Then I went after the ProAm championship, then it was the Grand National Championship.

AM: You’re going to be this year’s honoree for the AMA National Dirt Track Grand Championship. What does that mean to you?

JM: I haven’t been back to the amateur nationals but one or two times since I turned pro. I’m looking forward to going back and seeing how it is now. Classes are a

little different today. I’m looking forward to seeing who the next up and comers are. It should be a good time.

AM: What would you tell amateurs who currently race other disciplines, such as motocross, to encourage them to try dirt track?

JM: Back in the day, when we started with a motocross bike, we would buy the bike for the chassis and put in a new engine.

Today, people are just lowering down motocross bikes, and then they go racing.

It’s easy to get into dirt track. You can take your 250, put a 19-inch front wheel on it, and have a few suspension modifications done, and go dirt tracking. Most serious motocross or off-road racers have their suspension reworked anyhow, so there isn’t much more bike prep involved.

AM: What is your all-time favorite track to race at?

JM: The Peoria TT. It’s a track that I haven’t won at, and I want to win there really badly. I also enjoy the Hagerstown Half-Mile and the Springfield Mile.

What are your goals going forward?

The goal is pretty easy: win. As a pro rider, I work really hard at this—physically and mentally. I work on my bikes. I train hard to win. People say, “winning isn’t everything” but for me, it is. It’s a lot of work to be involved in the sport. And I definitely put in the time. Fortunately, I get to do what I love.

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The 2015 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship is July 6-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. More information and registration is available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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Jared Mees has a long history with the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship, the annual national championship event for amateur dirt-track racers.

AMA SUPERCROSS SEASON WRAPS While the championships had been wrapped up by the 2015 AMA Supercross season finale in Las Vegas, there was still some hardware to hand out.

The AMA names Rookies of the Year in each class: 450SX and 250SX. For 2015, Honda HRC’s Cole Seely took that honor in the 450SX class, and Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha’s Aaron Plessinger won it in the 250SX class.

“Cole and Aaron both had exceptional rookie seasons, demonstrating that they have what it takes to compete at the highest levels,” says AMA Supercross Director Kevin Crowther. “We congratulate them for their distinguishing performances in 2015.”

Seely, from Laguna Beach, Calif., advanced to the 450SX class after finishing second in 250SX West points in 2014. He finished third in AMA 450SX championship points in 2015. Seely won the Houston 450SX main event this year.

Plessinger, from Hamilton, Ohio, finished the season fifth in the AMA 250SX West Region point standings,

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Honda, Yamaha Riders Bag Rookie Of The Year Honors

earning the most season points of any AMA 250SX class rookie in either region.

The race for 250SX AMA Supercross Rookie of the Year honors was particularly tight, with Plessinger edging out GEICO Honda rider R.J. Hampshire in the East Region by just three points, 103 to 100.

Plessinger is a graduate of the AMSOIL Arenacross Featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross program, which prepares riders for the challenges of AMA Supercross through AMA Arenacross competition.

Vicki Golden Makes The Main

HRT Racing’s Vicki Golden made history at the last race of the 2015 season when she became the first woman to qualify for the night program at an AMA Supercross.

Golden, who made her AMA Supercross debut in the 250SX East class on Feb. 14 in Arlington, Texas, qualified 35th out of 42 riders at the Las Vegas round. Golden earned her AMA Supercross license through the AMSOIL Arenacross Featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross program.

HALL OF FAMER PASSES Carroll Resweber: Class Of 1998

The AMA offers its condolences to the friends and family of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Carroll Resweber, who passed away on May 8 at the age of 79.

Resweber, a member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 1998, was a brilliant young racer who won four consecutive AMA Grand National Championships from 1958 to 1961—a record that stood for four decades.

Resweber won 19 AMA nationals on half-miles, miles and road courses in a span of six seasons.

To read more about Carroll Resweber’s many achievements, see page 36.

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The AMA has announced the U.S. World Trophy Team and U.S. Junior Trophy Team for the 90th International Six Days Enduro in Kosice, Slovakia, Sept. 7-12.

Leading the U.S. effort on the World Trophy Team will be Mike Brown, Thad Duvall, Taylor Robert and Kailub Russell, Ryan Sipes and Gary Sutherlin. Brown will serve as team captain.

The U.S. Junior Trophy Team will include Grant Baylor, Steward Baylor, Justin Jones and Layne Michael.

Antti Kallonen, KTM North America’s off-road racing manager, will manage the U.S. ISDE team.

The 2014 ISDE in Argentina was one of the best for the U.S. team. The U.S. Junior Trophy Team won its division for the third time in event history, while the U.S. Trophy Team finished second last year.

The United States has never won the Trophy division, although it also finished second in 1982 and 2013.

“Mike, our captain, is in winning form here in the States and his experience will help and guide our entire team,” Kallonen says. “Kailub, who was the top American in 2014, is making a move to the E1 class this year, and our expectations are high with him, hoping he can battle for the overall win.”

Kallonen has brought a significant amount of talent back from the championship-winning U.S. Junior Team, so his expectations are understandably high for this year.

“Three of the last year’s winning riders are returning to the team again, and our goal is simple: Repeat our championship,” he says.

In addition to practicing throughout the summer, the team will hold various fundraisers to support the effort. Fans can also support the team by purchasing the officially licensed AMA ISDE T-shirt.

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JOSH HAYES TAKES SUPERBIKE OVERALL At the Virginia International Raceway round of MotoAmerica, an AMA and FIM North America Championship, Graves Yamaha’s Josh Hayes got two Superbike wins. His teammate, Cameron Beaubier, had a second- and third-place finish, while Yoshimura Suzuki’s Roger Hayden was third and second.

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KAILUB RUSSELL WINS NATIONAL ENDURO After finishing second for the last three rounds of the series, FMF/KTM Factory Racing’s Kailub Russell finally got his career-first AMA National Enduro overall win on May 17, in Park Hills, Mo. He won by 1 minute, 37 seconds over N-Fab/Am Pro Yamaha’s Grant Baylor.

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KYLE REGAL RULES ARENACROSS The AMSOIL AMA Arenacross Championship wrapped up May 1 in Las Vegas with Husqvarna TiLUBE TUF Racing’s Kyle Regal winning the AMA national No. 1 plate. In the final standings, Regal, from Grand Prairie, Texas, came out on top ahead of Team Babbitts Kawasaki’s Jacob Hayes.

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CHRIS BACH WINS TOMAHAWK GNCC JCR Honda’s Chris Bach got his first career win in the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series on May 9. Bach’s performance ended Factory FMF/KTM rider Kailub Russell’s undefeated run in the 2015 season. In the points race, Russell leads with 175 points to Josh Strang’s 118.

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Brabec leads the points chase with 131 points, with Ramirez just five points behind in second. Beta’s Axel Pearson sits in third.

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The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2015 will be inducted Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Orange County Convention Center’s Chapin Theater in Orlando.

For the second year, the ceremony will be held in conjunction with the fast-growing AMA MOTORCYCLE industry and HALL OF FAME consumer trade 2015 show, AIMExpo.

INDUCTION “In recent years, the AMA CEREMONY has strived to Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 Orange County shine a brighter Convention Center, spotlight on our Orlando, Fla. heroes and legends through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” says AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “I’m pleased to announce that we’re returning to AIMExpo this Oct. 17, when we’ll once again honor the Hall of Fame’s newest class in front of both riders and industry.”

Tickets are $25 per person and are available at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

VIP tickets, which include an exclusive reception, reserved seating and AIMExpo show admission, are $90 per person.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony back to Orlando. The Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving and promoting motorcycling’s heritage, while AIMExpo showcases the current state and future of the sport,” says Larry Little, Vice President and General Manager of AIMExpo.

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is an opportunity for all motorcyclists to meet their heroes.

Open to the public, the ceremony not only celebrates the careers of some of history’s most talented riders and industry leaders, but attracts scores of previously inducted Hall of Famers who enjoy the show.

For updates on the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, keep an eye on www.motorcyclemuseum.org, as well as Facebook (www.facebook.com/ AmericanMotorcyclist and www.facebook. com/AMAHallofFame) and Twitter: @AMA_Riding.

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Excessive Sound Costs Motorcyclists Rights

By Jim Witters

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or more than 90 years, the AMA has worked to curtail excessive motorcycle sound by educating riders, lawmakers and the general public, by funding studies and public relations campaigns and by regulating and reducing the sound level of racing vehicles.

Yet, in 2015 there are still street riders who argue that loud pipes save lives and dirt riders who don’t believe their loud bikes are costing them access to tracks and trails. As a result, lawmakers adopt arbitrary—and often unfair—sound standards, and neighbors use “noise” as a major reason to persuade policymakers to shut down tracks.

Few, if any, other factors contribute more to misunderstanding and prejudice against the motorcycling community than excessively loud motorcycles.

“Sound regulation is coming,” says Sean Hutson, AMA government affairs manager for on-highway issues. “We can either work to voluntarily bring sound levels down to community-accepted standards,

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or we can wait until local, state and federal laws do it for us. The latter will be much more difficult and likely will include severe penalties for small infractions.”

All motorcycles are manufactured

to meet federally mandated sound control standards, and many aftermarket manufacturers offer relatively quiet exhaust systems.

“All Harley-Davidson motorcycles, as they are shipped from our factories, comply with the applicable federal and international requirements,” says Tony Macrito, manager of corporate media relations at the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. “Our motorcycles are designed to look good, sound good and achieve outstanding performance—without producing excessive noise.”

Still, some riders insist that louder is better.

The Motorcycle Industry Council has worked with the AMA and the motorcycling community to address this important issue.

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“Over-regulation in reaction to excessively loud exhaust systems is one of greatest threats to motorcycling,” says Lee Durlach, MIC managing director of communications. “This often results in outright bans and restrictions of where motorcycles may be used, or unreasonable and questionable sound test standards and procedures that vary state to state and city to city.”

The issues aren’t solely affecting road riders. Efforts to open a motocross track in New Jersey died recently because of community worries about the potential for excessive motorcycle noise. Another track project in Virginia faces stiff community and political opposition despite the fact that it would be situated in an industrial area bounded by a major interstate highway and a train track.

“Noise is the go-to complaint for both neighbors and politicians—the one complaint certain to provide broad public support for dirt riders’ opponents,” says Steve Salisbury, AMA government affairs manager for off-highway issues.

“We’ve dealt with politicians who enacted draconian land-use ordinances in response to the police forces’ inability to control loud off-road machines.”

Decisions on the use of motorized vehicles on public lands are based, in part, on the perception that exhaust sound is likely to cause disruption.

Hutson says many motorcyclists now recognize that “there are times when we need to police ourselves.”

If riders fail to adopt responsible voluntary practices, the result will be greater prejudice and discrimination against all motorcyclists.

Many private communities already ban all motorcycles, instead of setting sound limits and attempting to enforce them.

Loud pipes—on the street, track or trail—lead to tougher local, state and federal regulations, abusive enforcement of current laws, and other measures that will negatively affect both riders and the motorcycle industry.

Chris Real, president of DPS Technical Inc. in Southern California and an expert on motorcycle sound issues, says motorcycles likely will come under increased regulatory scrutiny at the state and federal levels in the coming years.

“Recently, regulatory agencies have had to contend with numerous motorcyclespecific new technology challenges, such as the new three-wheel designs of motorcycles,” Real says. “These new vehicles have increased awareness to all motorcycles, and it is very probable that [increased] focus on motorcycle issues will become very common.”

Real credits the AMA and its members,

the MIC, national user groups, the technical community, some aftermarket manufacturers, race promoters and many in the motorcycle media for working toward reducing motorcycle exhaust sound and, with it, community complaints.

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“Everyone should be aware of their surroundings when riding—even with a stock motorcycle,” Hutson says.

Unnecessary revving, prolonged idling and showy blasts of acceleration all contribute to the annoyance experienced by everyone except the rider.

“The majority of street riders who have modified exhaust systems are somewhat aware, but in general are far from compliant with reasonable sound levels,” Real says.

A 2014 survey of AMA members showed that nearly 80 percent of onhighway riders believe excessive sound creates a problem for motorcycling.

The group remains divided on the appropriate solution, however.

More than half of survey respondents endorsed the adoption of AMArecommended sound levels at the state level. About one-fourth favored enforcement of current state sound laws.

And 21 percent did not support any sound law change or enforcement effort.

“We are currently tracking 13 soundrelated state bills,” Hutson says. “They range from a bill that would institute [AMArecommended] Society of Automobile Engineers J2825 standards to a bill that would impose a $700 fine for a motorcycle with an exhaust system that produces excessive or unusual noise.

“In most instances, these bills would not have been introduced without numerous complaints being lodged against a few riders,” he explains.

Real says that many modified exhaust systems produce sound that is louder than normal conversation even at distances of more than 3,000 feet from the source.

Such levels are occurring “not just when revving the engine, but accelerating up an on ramp or traveling down the highway at traffic speed,” he says.

“Many people in a community do not consider hearing every shift that is made for half of a mile acceptable,” Real says.

“Many communities are taking actions with laws to minimize this disturbance.

My question is, ‘Would you appreciate motorcycle-specific routes through communities, inspections and severe antitampering regulations?’”

Hutson says that many current laws and proposed legislation are vague

and arbitrary, making enforcement and compliance difficult and uncertain, at best, and, at worst, impossible.

“This is problematic, because it is open to interpretation,” he says. “This is why the AMA supports practical, quantifiable sound testing procedures, such as those published by the SAE in J2825.”

SAE J2825, “Measurement of Exhaust Sound Pressure Levels of Stationary On-Highway Motorcycles,” calls for limits of 92 decibels at idle for all motorcycles and higher decibel limits at various engine speeds for different engine sizes.

Measurements are taken 20 inches from the exhaust pipe at a 45-degree angle.

The state of New Hampshire, the town of Austinburg, Ohio, and several Canadian governments have adopted SAE J2825.

The New Hampshire legislation was enacted in 2012, after the New Hampshire Motorcycle Rights Organization succeeded in amending a sound bill to include SAE J2825 in its entirety.

NHMRO President Candy Alexander says the new law has quelled the issue.

“I have made contact with several law enforcement agencies that were once the hot bed of activity, and they have not received any reports of complaints regarding this topic,” she says.

“The most effective item to date has been the awareness in the [motorcycling] community as to what is acceptable behavior and what isn’t. We have worked really hard to get the motorcyclists to understand that their behavior and riding habits is a direct link to the behavior of the citizens of New Hampshire.”

“We have worked really hard to get the motorcyclists to understand that their behavior and riding habits is a direct link to the behavior of the citizens of New Hampshire.

— CANDY ALEXDANDER, NHMRO PRESIDENT

ON THE TRACK AND TRAIL

Former professional racer Randall Everett has spent the past eight years teaching motocross school at a variety of sites in the Mid-Atlantic region.

In 2014, he decided he had gained enough experience and saved enough money to launch a motocross academy at a fixed site in Hanover County, Va. He hired a civil engineer and a sound engineer to put together his application for a special-use permit.

The proposed location for Everett’s DEFi MX University is surrounded by land zoned for industrial use and is bordered by I-95, U.S. 1 and a railroad track. Politicians and clergy from two area churches objected, citing “noise” as the reason for denying approval.

“We are following all the noise regulations,” Everett says. “We even proposed building a 14-foot wall to insulate the site. There will be no noise [off the property], but they still object.

“At this point, I believe the opposition comes from the stereotype of motocross riders. All the letters of opposition sound the same.”

Everett is pinning his hopes on a petition drive and an outpouring of support from the riding community.

“We need to show them how many supporters we have and how many kids will benefit from this project,” he says.

Salisbury says Everett’s predicament is a common one.

“As much as responsible riders have done to limit the impact of their machines’ sound, the off-road issue I deal with most for the AMA is still noise,” he says.

Even with numerous examples at hand, off-road riders are less likely than street riders to understand the imminent loss of riding opportunities due strictly to sound.

The 2014 AMA member survey shows that just 7.3 percent of off-road riders say excessive sound has contributed to loss of riding areas. And only 12 percent of respondents said motorcycle sound

should be the AMA’s top priority.

“There are still those whose first aftermarket purchase is a louder exhaust to create the perception of more speed, and some who ride off road with exhaust systems designed for closed courses only,” Salisbury says.

“Law enforcement can only do so much to stop those riders. It’s critical that responsible riders, applying peer pressure, get to them before the public responds to their noise politically,” he says.

Real says the noise issue is costing enthusiasts access to riding areas.

“Off-road riders have lost vast areas where riding used to be legal,” he says.

The losses include riding on private property and access to public lands.

Richard Rick of Baldwin Borough, Pa., near Pittsburgh, built a practice track for his son in the 1990s. He told the local newspaper that he had few complaints over the years.

But, in April, the borough manager said the track may violate “noise and other ordinances,” and Rick’s private track may be shut down.

On public lands, agencies such as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service monitor noise and take complaints seriously.

“To give advice on the sound issue, I like to ask the off-road riders a few questions,” Real says. “First, name 10 riding areas or tracks where you used to ride. Second, how many of these areas have been closed or downsized in the past few years? Third, name five new riding areas or tracks that have opened.

“For most of us ‘long time’ off-road riders, the closed and downsized riding areas far outnumber the few new off-road riding opportunities,” he says.

Land management agencies and many sanctioning bodies use the SAE J1287, which is a test procedure for offhighway vehicles. Such a standard allows for objective assessment of individual vehicles to ensure compliance with

“At this point, I believe the opposition comes from the stereotype of motocross riders. All the letters of opposition sound the same.”

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applicable regulations.

GOING FORWARD

From the 1930s campaign featuring “Muffler Mike” to the “Loud Pipes Risk Rights” effort in 2005 (following the AMAhosted National Summit on Motorcycle Sound) and right up to today, the AMA has been educating motorcyclists and the general public about motorcycle sound, assisting riders in their fight to ensure their rights are protected and lobbying politicians and regulatory agencies to halt knee-jerk legislation and promote adoption of objective standards, such as SAE 2825 and SAE J1287.

The AMA also offers grants for the purchase of sound-testing kits, awarding 96 kits to date.

The more the riding community does to bring itself into compliance with community standards, the less the politicians and their enforcement agencies need to be involved.

“Political outcomes are never certain,” Salisbury says. “Still, using common sense when equipping your bike for limited sound and riding, when and where it’s legal, will go a very long way towards future generations enjoying on- and offroad riding as much as we have.”

Hutson says the actions of a relatively few riders with loud bikes create a perception that all riders have loud pipes.

“Simultaneously, most people would not recognize a motorcycle with an aftermarket exhaust if riders were responsible and recognized community norms when in residential areas,” he says. “While some people will never come around, riders, as a group, can work to educate the public about what is acceptable and what is not.”

Macrito says Harley-Davidson understands the importance of social responsibility.

“Demonstrating respect for one

another will help riders and non-riders alike find common ground,” Macrito says. “We encourage respectful riding practices and offer our riders a wide array of performance-based compliant customization parts that meet EPA regulation standards for noise limits.

“As communities raise concerns about motorcycle noise, the motorcycle industry and riders should work together

to respond in a constructive way. This issue is all about respect: a rider’s respect for their surroundings and a noisesensitive community’s respect for a rider’s freedoms,” says Macrito.

Alexander agrees the issue of excessive sound is “a community problem and it must be addressed as a community.”

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working group that included riders, legislators, law enforcement, dealers and the community.

“We reviewed the issue, determined the appropriate solution and implemented it,” Alexander says. “It may seem like a simple approach, but there are a lot of moving pieces, and it is important to ensure that they are all moving in the right direction. In the end, we got the job done.”

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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Three-Day Vintage Motorcycling Fest For Riders Of All Ages

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e’ve all heard stories about a time when motorcycling was simpler, technology mattered less, race bikes oozed character, riders of all stripes got along and custom creations ruled the highways.

Well, here’s some good news.

That time is now.

Not only have the good times never left, but they are better than ever. To experience them first hand, attend the country’s coolest festival celebrating the vintage motorcycle lifestyle. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 10-12, at MidOhio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, is the grandest celebration of old motorcycles and people who love them.

This year, the event—an annual fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio—will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the museum that the Hall of Fame calls home.

What exactly goes on at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days? There’s a little bit of everything—vintage racing for all eras and rider skill levels, bike shows, a massive motorcycle swap meet, seminars and more—but all of it is connected to the fun, thrills and good times that are inspired by cool old bikes.

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Here’s a brief description of some of the highlights. For a full schedule, visit www. amavintagemotorcycledays.com.

Racing For Everyone Vintage racing has been described as “all the excitement with none of the pressure,” and that’s exactly what you’ll find at the AMA Vintage Grand Championship, which takes place every year during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

The AMA Vintage Grand Championship includes vintage and post-vintage racing in motocross, hare scrambles, road racing, trials and dirt track. National champions are crowned at the event in motocross, hare scrambles, road racing and trials, while the dirt track racing is one round of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series.

This is a family-friendly event, so kids are welcome. Riders 12 and older can compete in motocross, off-road and dirttrack events. (Riders must be 14 or older to compete on a motorcycle 251cc or larger, and youth riders are not permitted in the dirt-track brakeless class.)

The best part, though, is that each discipline includes classes for all skill

levels. While some classes include racers who are just as serious as their modernequipment counterparts, others just show up on an old dirt bike and have fun.

Even better, it’s not unheard of for a racer to buy a bike in the swap meet in the morning, race it during the day and sell it that evening.

Everything Vintage Looking for a rare part or just some vintage inspiration? Look no further than the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days swap meet, the largest of its kind in North America. The swap meet includes anything a motorcycle nut could want.

You’ll find old bikes, old bike parts, modern and period gear, memorabilia and much more.

If you’re a seller not a buyer, anyone can sign up as a swap meet vendor. By doing so, you also get free on-site primitive camping. Vendor spaces sellout early, so don’t wait to sign up. For an application, see www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com > Vendor and Swap Meet Info.

Not all the excitement is on the race track. Billed as America’s Original Extreme Motorcycle Thrill Show, the American Motor Drome Wall of Death is an amazing throwback to live-action carnival stunts.

The team of Charlie Ransom, Wahl E. Walker and others put on a vertical display of out-of-this-world riding in one of the most authentically American attractions you’ll find, all on vintage motorcycles, of course.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is all about getting involved—whether it’s racing, showing off your vintage bike, buying parts in the swap meet, attending a seminar or just soaking up the atmosphere.

One way to experience Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course from a vantage point that most fans never get is to take part in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Lap For History— all from the seat of your own motorcycle.

The Lap for History, held each day, allows participants to circulate the road race course for a tax-deductible $10 donation to the Hall of Fame.

Register for the ride at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame tent. Ride times on page 44 are estimates. Exact times depend on the race program and will be available at signup. A riders’ meeting, held at the staging area, is mandatory, as are a helmet, long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Bikes must be operationally sound and leak free.

Hall Of Fame Bike Show

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While AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days itself is largely its own rolling bike show, some of the most exquisite models will be on hand Saturday, July 11 at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show.

Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show will include motorcycles through 1989.

Judging will take place from noon until 2 p.m. and will include American, European, Japanese and British categories from various eras. Registration is a $10 donation per bike.

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Lap For History

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Death Defying

Ashland Dinner Ride & Vintage Dirt Track For a real throwback, you don’t want to miss the Ashland Dinner Ride and vintage dirt-track races.

The evening includes dinner and a round of vintage dirt track racing, enjoyed from the fairgrounds’ grandstand. From the pits to the well-worn seats, it’s a real step back in time.

The ride leaves Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35. Buy your tickets, which include dinner and the race, at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame tent at the MidOhio Sports Car Course.

COMPETITION EVENTS Friday, July 10 • Vintage Road Racing Practice • Vintage, Post-Vintage and Modern Hare Scrambles • Open Motocross Practice • Vintage Road Racing • Vintage, Evolution and Post-Vintage Motocross • Vintage Dirt Track (Ashland County Fairgrounds) Sunday, July 12 • • • • •

Vetter Vintage Days Fuel Economy Challenge Vintage Road Racing Vintage, Evolution and Post-Vintage Motocross Vintage Trials AMA Vintage Grand Champion Presentations

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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Schedule A fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days celebrates our motorcycling heritage like no other event. Activities include vintage racing, a massive swap meet, bike shows, stunt shows, motorcycle demo rides, seminars on a number of topics by noted motorcycling experts and much more.

Below is the 2015 schedule. (The schedule is subject to change, and can do so up until the date of the event. For the latest, see www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.)

LAP FOR HISTORY (FALSE GRID) Friday, July 10 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. ...........Registration 11:30 a.m.....................Staging and Riders’ Meeting 12:15 p.m. ...................Lap for History Saturday, July 11 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. ...........Registration 10:30 a.m.....................Staging and Riders’ Meeting 11:15 a.m.....................Lap for History Sunday, July 12 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ......Registration 11:00 a.m.....................Staging and Riders’ Meeting 11:45 a.m.....................Lap for History

Friday, July 10 GENERAL SCHEDULE 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. .............Event Registration (Gate 3) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. .............Mid-Ohio Gate Hours/Ticket Sales 8 a.m. - Noon ..............AMA Swap Meet Registration At Swap Meet Central 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. .............AMA Swap Meet & Used Bike Corral Motorcycle Demo Rides (upper paddock) Motorcycle Skills Challenge (upper paddock) Moto Trials Extreme Exhibition (upper paddock) American Motor Drome Wall Of Death (infield) Vendor Midway (infield) Classic and Club Corral Displays (infield)

AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME TENT 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. .............AMA Hall Of Fame Museum 25th Anniversary Display Ashland Dinner Ride Registration Hall Of Fame Gift Shop Raffle Bike Ticket Sales

Saturday, July 11 GENERAL SCHEDULE 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. .............Event Registration (Gate 3) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. .............Mid-Ohio Gate Hours/Ticket Sales 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. .............AMA Swap Meet & Used Bike Corral Motorcycle Demo Rides (upper paddock) Motorcycle Skills Challenge (upper paddock) Moto Trials Extreme Exhibition (upper paddock) American Motor Drome Wall Of Death (infield) Vendor Midway (infield) Classic and Club Corral Displays (infield) 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. ...........AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Bike Show Registration 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. .............Ashland Dinner Ride Registration 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. .............AMA Hall Of Fame Museum 25th Anniversary Display Hall of Fame Gift Shop Raffle Bike Ticket Sales Noon - 2 p.m. ..............AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Bike Show Judging 3:30 p.m. .....................AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Bike Show Awards

Sunday, July 12 GENERAL SCHEDULE 7 a.m. - Noon ..............Event registration (Gate 3) 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. .............Mid-Ohio gate hours/ticket sales 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. .............AMA Swap Meet & Used Bike Corral Motorcycle Demo Rides (upper paddock) Motorcycle Skills Challenge (upper paddock) American Motor Drome Wall Of Death (infield) Vendor Midway (infield) Classic and Club Corral Displays (infield)

AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME TENT 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. .............AMA Hall Of Fame Museum 25th Anniversary Display Hall of Fame Gift Shop 11 a.m..........................Annual Hall Of Fame Raffle Bike Drawing

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A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages.

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by RoadRUNNER Magazine, will take place July 16-19 in Winston-Salem, N.C. The event is named after the magazine’s founder, Christian Neuhauser, and includes rides on the area’s famous twisty backroads. Info: www. touring-weekend.com

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The Coconino Trail Riders are hosting the Mountain Madness Dual Sport, July 18-19, in Flagstaff, Ariz. Club members regularly spend time working with the U.S. Forest Service and other users on trail construction and maintenance projects, grant partnering, public education and issues relating to off-road recreation. Info: www.coconinotrailriders.org

COMING UP Each year, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony welcomes new members into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. On Oct. 17, in conjunction with AIMExpo in Orlando, Fla., six inductees will join the ranks of motorcycling’s greatest advocates and champions. Tickets are $25 for a reserved seat or $90 for a reserved seat and access to the VIP Reception before the ceremony. Info: www. motorcyclemuseum.org July 2015

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DUAL SPORT-OFF ROAD

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JUL 18: FLAGSTAFF: 2 DAY EVENT, COCONINO TRAIL RIDERS, (951) 326-4757, COCONINOTRAILRIDERS.ORG

JUL 12: (Includes ATVs) OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

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JUL 29: (Includes ATVs) CHAMPAIGN: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 246-7154

JUL 11: STOCKTON: STOCKTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 9561505, STOCKTONMC.ORG JUL 12: PASADENA: PASADENA MOTORCYCLE CLUB JUL 18: OAKLAND: OAKLAND MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (510) 534-6222, OAKLANDMC.ORG COMPETITION MOTOCROSS JUL 19: (Includes ATVs) GORMAN: PROSPECTORS MC, (562) 243-4833, PROSPECTORSMC.ORG SPEEDWAY JUL 1: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 3300324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM JUL 3: AUBURN: FAST FRIDAYS SPEEDWAY, (530) 878-7223, FASTFRIDAYS.COM JUL 8: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 3300324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM JUL 10: AUBURN: FAST FRIDAYS SPEEDWAY, (530) 878-7223, FASTFRIDAYS.COM JUL 15: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 3300324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM JUL 17: AUBURN: FAST FRIDAYS SPEEDWAY, (530) 878-7223, FASTFRIDAYS.COM JUL 22: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 3300324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM JUL 24: AUBURN: FAST FRIDAYS SPEEDWAY, (530) 878-7223, FASTFRIDAYS.COM

GRAND PRIX JUL 18: (Includes ATVs) COAL VALLEY: TRI CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (309) 799-9449, TRICITYMC.COM HILLCLIMB JUL 26: OREGON: ROCK RIVER RIDERS, (815) 946-2183, RRMC.ORG MOTOCROSS JUL 3: (Includes ATVs) RUSHVILLE: MIDWEST MOTOSPORT, (319) 795-3139 JUL 12: WALNUT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815) 379-9534, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM JUL 19: (Includes ATVs) COAL VALLEY: TRI CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (309) 799-9449, TRICITYMC.COM JUL 19: CASEY: LINCOLN TRAIL MOTOSPORTS, (217) 932-2041, LINCOLNTRAILMOTOSPORTS.COM JUL 19: (Includes ATVs) BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 234-2271 STADIUM CROSS JUL 29: GRAYSLAKE: WOODSTOCK RACING LLC, (815) 337-3511, WOODSTOCKMX.COM JUL 31: WOODSTOCK: WOODSTOCK RACING LLC, (815) 337-3511, WOODSTOCKMX.COM TTS JUL 19: BARTONVILLE: PEORIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (309) 697-4981, PEORIAMOTORCYCLECLUB.NET INDIANA RECREATIONAL

JUL 29: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 3300324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM

ROAD RALLY

JUL 31: AUBURN: FAST FRIDAYS SPEEDWAY, (530) 878-7223, FASTFRIDAYS.COM

COMPETITION

SHORT TRACK JUL 18: (Includes ATVs) CHOWCHILLA: CALIFORNIA FLAT TRACK ASSOCIATION, (415) 3207889, CALIFORNIAFLATTRACK.COM JUL 18: (Includes ATVs) LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 3687182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM JUL 25: (Includes ATVs) LODI: LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 3687182, LODICYCLEBOWL.COM COLORADO RECREATIONAL DUAL SPORT RIDE JUL 31: WALDEN: FRONT RANGE RIDERS, (303) 591-5913, FRONTRANGERIDERS.COM ROAD RALLY JUL 27: MONTROSE: RETREADSEAST CENTRAL REGION, (970) 240-1800 COMPETITION MOTOCROSS JUL 12: ALAMOSA: CAT SUPER SPORTS, (719) 580-9717, CATSCLASSIC.COM JUL 19: MILLIKEN: TWO RIVERS RACING LLC, (970) 587-5770

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JUL 31: CORYDON: MOTORCYCLE SPORT TOURING ASSOCIATION, (812) 738-1623 ENDURO JUL 18: TBD: 2 DAY EVENT, FULL GAS SPRINT ENDURO SERIES, (304) 276-0188, FULLGASENDURO.COM HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 12: COLUMBUS: STONEY LONESOME M/C, (812) 343-2716, STONEYLONESOMEMC.COM MOTOCROSS JUL 9: (Includes ATVs) AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM JUL 26: (Includes ATVs) PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM IOWA COMPETITION ENDURO JUL 25: FREMONT: TURKEY SCRATCH ENDURO RIDERS, (641) 660-1326, IERAZZ.COM HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 26: FREMONT: TURKEY SCRATCH ENDURO RIDERS, (641) 660-1326, IERAZZ.COM

CVTR.ORG JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) HINTON: JOE DIRT MOTOCROSS PARK, (712) 540-3511, JOEDIRTMOTOCROSSPARK.COM JUL 19: (Includes ATVs) MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM JUL 25: (Includes ATVs) WATERLOO: SEVEN FOUR PROMOTIONS, SEVENFOURPROMOTIONS.COM KANSAS RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN JUL 26: OVERLAND PARK: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG MARYLAND COMPETITION MOTOCROSS JUL 18: MECHANICSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (301) 475-2000, BUDDSCREEK.COM MASSACHUSETTS HILLCLIMB JUL 12: (Includes ATVs) GREENFIELD: NEW ENGLAND HILLCLIMB ASSOCIATION, (508) 254-2961, NEWENGLANDHILLCLIMBERS.COM MICHIGAN RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN JUL 25: DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM COMPETITION DIRT DRAG JUL 10: (Includes ATVs) GRANT: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 834-5349, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) GRANT: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 834-5349, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) CROSWELL: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM HILLCLIMB JUL 11: GRANT: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 834-5349, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM JUL 12: GRANT: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 834-5349, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM MOTOCROSS JUL 3: (Includes ATVs) BUCHANAN: REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM JUL 3: (Includes ATVs) BUCHANAN: REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM JUL 4: (Includes ATVs) BUCHANAN: REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM JUL 5: BUCHANAN: REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUL 11: NEWAYGO: 2 DAY EVENT, BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, (231) 6525225, BIGAIRMOTOCROSS.COM

JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 775-0893,

JUL 11: CRYSTAL FALLS: VALLEY RACEWAY, (906) 236-3265, VALLEYRACEWAYMX.COM

JUL 19: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NET JUL 25: BELDING: 2 DAY EVENT, GRATTAN RACEWAY, (616) 691-7221, GRAHAMMX.COM JUL 25: (Includes ATVs) SOUTH RANGE: RANGE MX/HOUGHTON, (906) 482-9333 JUL 25: (ATV only) BUCHANAN: 2 DAY EVENT, REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 695-6405, REDBUDMX.COM JUL 26: (Includes ATVs) ATLANTIC MINE: RANGE MX/ HOUGHTON, (906) 482-9333, RANGESNOWMOBILECLUB.COM OBSERVED TRIALS JUL 18: METAMORA: 2 DAY EVENT, MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (248) 969-2418 TTS JUL 26: (Includes ATVs) DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM MINNESOTA RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN JUL 19: ST PAUL: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 6656891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG COMPETITION HILLCLIMB JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) RED WING: INDIANHEAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (651) 764-1220, INDIANHEADMC. ORG JUL 12: (Includes ATVs) RED WING: INDIANHEAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (651) 746-1220, INDIANHEADMC. ORG JUL 25: (Includes ATVs) MANKATO: KATO CYCLE CLUB, (507) 381-1951, KATOCYCLECLUB.COM HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 26: BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM MOTOCROSS JUL 4: BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM JUL 5: (Includes ATVs) BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM

JUL 26: SAINT LOUIS: MARCH OF DIMES-MO, (314) 513-9968, BIKERSFORBABIES.ORG NEVADA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 24: (Includes ATVs) SEARCHLIGHT: 2 DAY EVENT, BUSHWACKERS MC, (702) 2771576, MRANRACING.COM NEW JERSEY RECREATIONAL TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL JUL 4: MILLVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, COMPETITION DIRT RIDERS, (856) 327-5015, ECEA.ORG NEW MEXICO COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 25: FARMINGTON: 2 DAY EVENT, AERODYNE PROMOTIONS, LLC/ GAS-IT OFF ROAD RACING, (505) 250-7270, GASITOFFROAD.COM OBSERVED TRIALS JUL 11: JEMEZ SPRINGS: 2 DAY EVENT, NEW MEXICO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (505) 780-2551, NEWMEXICOTRIALS.COM NEW YORK RECREATIONAL POKER RUN JUL 12: ONEONTA: HUDSON HIGHLAND RETREADS MOTORCYCLE CLUB ROAD RUN JUL 12: NEW ROCHELLE: EMPIRE CHAPTER OF THE HARLEY OWNERS GROUP, (914) 525-3409, EMPIREHOG.COM JUL 19: MILTON: IRON RIDERS MC NY, (845) 475-6493, IRONRIDERSMC.COM JUL 19: DEERFIELD: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG JUL 23: BEAR MOUNTAIN : MOTOMARATHON ASSOCIATION, (303) 641-1062, MOTOMARATHON.COM JUL 26: NEW CITY: BLUE KNIGHTS NY CHAPTER XVIII, (845) 386-2852, BKNYXVIII.ORG JUL 26: EAST MEADOW: ALLIANCE MC, (516) 509-8143, ALLIANCEMC.COM JUL 26: STATEN ISLAND: ROLLING THUNDER 2 NY, (347) 680-9678, ROLLINGTHUNDER2NY.COM

JUL 12: LITTLE FALLS: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM

ROAD RALLY

JUL 12: MANKATO: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 601-1169, MOTOKAZIE.COM

TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL

JUL 17: MILLVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-2779, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM JUL 19: MILLVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-2779, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM JUL 26: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 679-2582, BERMBENDERSRACEWAY.COM JUL 26: BROOKSTON: ECHO VALLEY MOTOCROSS PARK, (218) 348-4754, ECHOVALLEYMOTOCROSS.COM OBSERVED TRIALS JUL 19: THEILMAN: UPPER MIDWEST TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (612) 730-1770, UMTA.ORG MISSOURI RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN

JUL 17: : 2 DAY EVENT, RAMAPO MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (845) 300-1247, RAMAPO.ORG JUL 12: E QUOGUE: LONG ISLAND RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONSERVANCY, (631) 928-1153 COMPETITION MOTOCROSS JUL 4: (Includes ATVs) CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM JUL 5: (Includes ATVs) CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM JUL 11: (ATV only) NEW BERLIN: 2 DAY EVENT, UNADILLA ENTERPRISES, LLC., (607) 965-8450, UNADILLAMX.COM JUL 12: (Includes ATVs) AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM JUL 26: (Includes ATVs) MAPLE VIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC,

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COMPETITION

OBSERVED TRIALS

MOTOCROSS

JUL 19: CUBA: DISTRICT 4 TRIALS COMMITTEE, (716) 968-3025, DISTRIC4TRIALS.COM SHORT TRACK JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 7253069, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM JUL 25: (Includes ATVs) PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 7253069, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM NORTH CAROLINA RECREATIONAL ROAD RALLY JUL 13: SWANNANOA: INTERNATIONAL NORTON OWNERS ASSOCIATION JUL 16: CLEMMONS: BLUE RIM TOURS, (336) 765-7780, TOURING-WEEKEND.COM JUL 24: LITTLE SWITZERLAND: MOTORCYCLE SPORT TOURING ASSOCIATION, (800) 654-5232 OHIO RECREATIONAL BIKE SHOW JUL 18: HEBRON: 2 DAY EVENT, THE COLUMBUS FLAMES MC CLUB, (614) 294-9351 FAMILY ENDURO-OFF ROAD JUL 11: GREENVILLE : TREATY CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (937) 4590508, TREATYCITYMC.COM FIELD MEET JUL 10: SPRINGFIELD: 2 DAY EVENT, ROAD RANGERS MC, (216) 319-0955 FIELD MEET - OFF-ROAD JUL 3: CARROLTON: ABATE OF OHIO, INC., (740) 269-1213, ABATE.COM POKER RUN JUL 18: PIQUA: ABATE OF OHIO, INC., (937) 417-3936, ABATE.COM JUL 25: BLOOMINGDALE: ABATE OF OHIO, INC., (740) 457-8838, ABATE.COM ROAD RUN JUL 11: MARYSVILLE: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG JUL 18: ZANESVILLE: ABATE OF OHIO, INC., (740) 487-6456, ABATE.COM COMPETITION 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUL 11: ASHLAND: AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION, (614) 856-1910, AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM ENDURO JUL 19: BERGHOLZ: OHIO WOODS RIDERS, (216) 513-1297, OHIOWOODSRIDERS.COM HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 10: LEXINGTON: AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION, (614) 856-1910, AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM MOTOCROSS JUL 11: LEXINGTON: 2 DAY EVENT, AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION, (614) 856-1910, AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM JUL 19: GREENVILLE: TREATY CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (937) 4590508, TREATYCITYMC.COM OBSERVED TRIALS JUL 12: LEXINGTON: AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION, (614) 856-1910, AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM ROAD RACE JUL 10: LEXINGTON: AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION, (614) 856-1910, AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM OKLAHOMA

JUL 18: PONCA CITY: RPM SPORTS, (205) 699-8857, RPMSPORTSONLINE.COM PENNSYLVANIA RECREATIONAL CARNIVAL RUN JUL 26: COLUMBIA: THUNDERBIRD MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (717) 898-0871 DICE RUN JUL 12: NEW PROVIDENCE: GENTLEMEN MC SPORTSMEN, (717) 284-2270 POKER RUN JUL 3: ORWIGSBURG: DEER LAKE PA H.O.G. CHAPTER, (570) 366-0143, DEERLAKEHOG.COM JUL 5: LEBANON: LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (717) 2709797, LEBANONVALLEYMC.COM JUL 12: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN: SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (570) 385-1460 JUL 19: KRESGEVILLE: ZINC CITY MC, (570) 992-4214 JUL 19: LEBANON: LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (717) 2709797, LEBANONVALLEYMC.COM ROAD RUN JUL 19: YORK: YORK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, YORKMOTORCYCLE.COM ROAD RALLY JUL 15: ERIE: ROAR ON THE SHORE, (814) 833-3200, ROARONTHESHORE.COM TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL JUL 18: SKIPPACK: BLUE COMET MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 489-1240, BLUECOMETMC.COM COMPETITION ENDURO JUL 26: CROSS FORK: BRANDYWINE ENDURO RIDERS, (610) 883-7607, BER.US HARE SCRAMBLES JUL 4: TAMAQUA: 2 DAY EVENT, READING OFF ROAD RIDERS, (610) 921-3592, RORR.ORG JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) BERWICK: 2 DAY EVENT, EVANSVILLE MOTOCROSS PARK, LLC., (570) 759-2841, EVANSVILLEMXPARK.COM JUL 18: MAHANOY CITY: 2 DAY EVENT, VALLEY FORGE TRAIL RIDERS, (610) 476-3747, VFTR.ORG MOTOCROSS JUL 5: CLIFFORD: HURRICANE HILLS MOTORSPORTS LLC, (570) 222-9290, HHMOTOCROSS.COM JUL 19: ELKLAND: MILES MOUNTAIN MX, (570) 418-2260, MILESMTNMX.COM JUL 19: BIRDSBORO: PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 582-3717, PAGODAMC.ORG JUL 26: FREDERICKSBURG: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 6395988, SLEEPYMX.COM SOUTH DAKOTA RECREATIONAL DUAL SPORT-OFF ROAD JUL 13: KEYSTONE: SIDEWINDERS M/C, (605) 645-1756, DAKOTA600.COM COMPETITION TTS JUL 31: (ATV only) STURGIS: 2 DAY EVENT, EDT RACING SERIES (DBA MICHAEL COBURN RACING), (913) 633-5023 TENNESSEE RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN

JUL 26: OAK RIDGE: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG COMPETITION MOTOCROSS JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM JUL 12: (Includes ATVs) BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM JUL 28: HURRICANE MILLS: MX SPORTS, INC., (304) 284-0101, MXSPORTS.COM OBSERVED TRIALS JUL 2: SEQUATCHIE: SOUTHEASTERN TRIALS RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (423) 942-8688, TRIALSTRAININGCENTER.COM TEXAS COMPETITION MOTOCROSS JUL 18: WORTHAM: FREESTONE COUNTY RACEWAY, LLC., (713) 9623386, FREESTONEMX.COM VIRGINIA COMPETITION GRAND PRIX

The AMA Beta National Dual-Sport Series features the country’s best organized dual-sport rides. Events include miles of well marked, challenging trail connected by scenic backcountry roads. The challenging, national caliber terrain is designed to bring out the best in each rider.

JUL 26: BRISTOL: VIRGINIA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLE SERVICES, (276) 669-0981, VCHSS.ORG WASHINGTON RECREATIONAL POKER RUN JUL 26: : TACOMA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (253) 606-0171, TACOMAMC.COM COMPETITION MOTOCROSS JUL 23: WASHOUGAL: 2 DAY EVENT, WASHOUGAL MX PARK, LLC, (360) 6015347, WASHOUGALMXPK.COM

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WISCONSIN RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN JUL 7: OCONOMOWOC: WOMEN ON WHEELS (R), (800) 558-9573, OLYMPIARESORT.COM JUL 19: LAKE GENEVA: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG COMPETITION 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUL 18: (Includes ATVs) UNITY: RIB MOUNTAIN RIDERS MC, INC., (715) 693-3856, RACECWR.COM MOTOCROSS JUL 12: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 790-6211, AZTALANCYCLE@GMAIL.COM JUL 12: TIGERTON: FANTASY MOTO LLC, (920) 419-2863, FANTASYMOTO.COM JUL 22: HIXTON: CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 220-6853, CMJRACEWAY.COM JUL 25: ARKANSAW: ARKANSAW CREEK CYCLE CLUB INC, (651) 5874435, ARKANSAWMX.COM JUL 26: ARKANSAW: ARKANSAW CREEK CYCLE CLUB INC, (651) 5874435, ARKANSAWCYCLEPARK.COM

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Supporting Sponsors

JUL 19: BARABOO: WISCONSIN OBSERVED TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (920) 229-5365, WISCONSINTRIALS.ORG SHORT TRACK

Official Boot

JUL 11: (Includes ATVs) LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 5313945, AZTALANMX.COM JUL 25: (Includes ATVs) BURNETT: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 3196889, BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM

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2015 EVENTS June 27-28: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek July 11-12: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla

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July 25-26: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud August 8-9: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: Loretta Lynn’s AMA PROAM MOTOCROSS EVENTS AMARACING.COM

Sept. 26-27: Ernee, France FIM MXGP / MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

June 27-28: Mammoth Lakes, Calif.: Mammoth Mountain, 2Xpromotions.com, (559) 761-0897

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Sept. 20: San Bernardino, Calif.: Glen Helen Raceway FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIM-LIVE.COM

July 5: Clifford, Pa.: Hurricane Hills MX, HHmotocross.com, (570) 222-9290 July 11: Crystal Falls, Mich.: Valley Raceway MX, ValleyRacewayMX.com, (906) 236-3265

July 19: El Molar, Spain MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS

July 11: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway, Victory-Sports.com, (423) 323-5497

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MONSTER ENERGY CUP Oct. 17: Las Vegas, Nev.: Sam Boyd Stadium

July 12: Tigerton, Wis.: Fantasy Moto, FantasyMoto. com, (920) 419-2863

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July 12: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway, Victory-Sports.com, (423) 323-5497

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June 27: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek National

July 12: Alamosa, Colo.: Sutak Raceway, CatsClassic. com, (719) 580-9717

July 4: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud National

July 12: Chillicothe, Ohio: Chillitown Motocross, OMXA. net, (740) 703-5791

July 18: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek National July 25: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal National

July 18-22: Ponca City, Okla.: Ponca City MX, MotocrossLeagueOf America. com, (205) 699-8857

Aug. 8: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla National Aug. 15: Tooele, Utah: Utah National Aug. 22: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Indiana National WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP RACEWMX.COM

July 5: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud National Aug. 21: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman National

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Nov. 26-28: Gainesville, Fla.: Gatorback Cycle Park, UnlimitedSportsMX.com, (312) 689-3461

Sept. 13: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway, Victory-Sports.com, (423) 323-5497

Dec. 5-6: Buckeye, Ariz.: Arizona Cycle Park, AZopen. com, (623) 853-0750

Sept. 13: Lake Hills, Wis.: Aztalan Cycle Club, AztalanMX.com, (815) 790-6211 Sept. 19-20: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek Motocross, MamaMX.com Sept. 20: Hamer, S.C.: South of the Border, Victory-Sports. com, (423) 323-5497 Sept. 26-27: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek, SpringCreekMX. com, (507) 753-2779 Sept. 27: Dalton, Ga.: Lazy River Motocross, VictorySports.com, (423) 323-5497 Sept. 27: Shippensburg, Pa.: Doublin Gap, Doublingap.com, (717) 249-6036 Sept. 27: Millville, N.J.: njmpfod.com, (856) 765-3799 Oct. 3-4: Englishtown, N.J.: Raceway Park, RacewayPark. com, (732) 446-7800 Oct. 10-11: Duquoin, Ill.: Indian Hills Motocross, MotocrossLeagueOfAmerica. com, (205) 699-8857

Oct. 10-11: Tallassee, Ala.: Monster Mountain, MonsterMX.com, (334) 318-8475 Oct. 11: Birdsboro, Pa.: Pagoda Motorcycle Club, PagodaMC.org, (610) 5823717

Sept. 5-7: Millington, Mich.: Baja Acres (Pro-Am Classes race only on Sunday), BajaAcres.com, (989) 8713356

Oct. 26-27: Casey, Ill.: Lincoln Trails Motocross, MotocrossLeagueOfAmerica. com, (205) 699-8857

September 5-6: Maize, Kansas: Bar 2 Bar Mx, MotocrossLeagueOf America. com, (205) 699-8857

Nov. 7: Pell City, Ala.: Mill Creek Motocross Park, RPMSportsOnline.com, (205) 699-8857 Nov. 23-25: Gainesville, Fla.: Gatorback Cycle Park, UnlimitedSportsMX.com, (312) 689-3461

Sept. 6: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile II

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Oct. 10: Pomona, Calif.: Flat Track Season Finale

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June 20-21: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla Valley Sports Center (Amateur), (607) 965-8450 Southeast Regional June 20-21: Hamer, S.C.: South of the Border (Youth), (423) 323-5497 Mid-East Regional June 27-28: Millfield, Ohio: Sunday Creek Raceway (Youth), (304) 284-0084 North Central Regional June 20-21: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek MX Park (Amateur), (507) 753-2779 South Central Regional June 20-21: Prentiss, Miss.: Golden Pines (Youth), (985) 273-1317

Sept. 26: Calistoga, Calif.: Calistoga Half-Mile

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July 11: Ashland, Ohio: Ashland County Fairgrounds, Half Mile UPDATED: Aug. 8: Indianapolis, Ind.: Marion County Fairgrounds, Short Track UPDATED: Aug. 29: Oshkosh, Wis.: Oshkosh Speedzone, 3/8 Mile Sept. 5: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Short Track

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June 20: Hagerstown, Md.: Hagerstown Half-Mile June 27: Lima, Ohio: Lima Half-Mile July 4: Du Quoin, Ill.: Du Quoin Mile July 11: Indianapolis, Ind.: Indy Mile Aug. 1: Castle Rock, Wash.: Castle Rock TT Aug. 4: Rapid City, S.D.: Black Hills Half-Mile

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Aug. 7-9: Indianapolis, Ind.: Indianapolis Motor Speedway FIM WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

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July 17-19: Monterey, Calif.: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca MOTOAMERICA ROAD RACING SERIES MOTOAMERICA.COM

June 26-28: Toole, Utah: Miller Motorsports Park July 17-19: Monterey, Calif.: Laguna Seca – WSBK support races

Sept. 27: Cuddebackville, N.Y.: Short Track

Sept. 11-13: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park

June 27: Ventura, Calif.: Ventura Raceway

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Sept. 19-20: Alton, Va.: Virginia International Raceway

Aug. 8: City of Industry, Calif.: Industry Hills Expo Center Sept. 18: Auburn, Calif.: Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP

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July 6-10: Du Quoin, Ill.: Mile, Half Mile, TT, Short Track FEATURED SERIES: AMA ALL-STAR NATIONAL FLAT TRACK SERIES STEVENACERACING.COM

June 19: Ashland, Ohio: Ashland County Fairgrounds, Half Mile July 4: Frederick, Md.: Frederick Fairgrounds, Half Mile Aug. 5: Sturgis, S.D.: Sturgis Fairgrounds, Half Mile Aug. 15: Lewistown, Ill.: Spoon River Speedway, Short Track

OFF-ROAD INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO (ISDE) FIM-LIVE.COM

Sept. 7-12: Kosice, Slovakia FIM TRIAL DES NATIONS FIM-LIVE.COM

Sept. 19-20: Tarragona, Spain FIM TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIM-LIVE.COM

July 25-26: West Greenwich, R.I.: Steppingstone Ranch KENDA AMA NATIONAL ENDURO, PRESENTED BY MOOSE RACING NATIONALENDURO.COM

Sept. 5: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Short Track

July 26: Cross Fork, Pa.: Brandywine Enduro Riders, BER.us

Sept. 26: York, Pa.: York Expo Center, Half Mile

Aug. 23: Moorestown, Mich.: Lansing Motorcycle Club, LansingMotorcycleClub.org

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August 7-9: Indianapolis, Ind.: Indianapolis Motor Speedway - MotoGP support races

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Aug. 29: Charlotte, N.C.: Don Tilley Memorial Charlotte Half-Mile

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Aug. 16: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria TT

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Oct. 10-11: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek, Victory-Sports. com, (423) 323-5497

July 19: Wytheville, Va.: Pro Sport Motocross, VictorySports.com, (423) 323-5497

Sept. 6: Wytheville, Va.: Pro Sport Motocross, VictorySports.com, (423) 323-5497

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Sept.12-13: Reynolds, Ga.: Silver Dollar MX, MotocrossLeagueOfAmerica. com, (205) 699-8857

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Sept. 26: Sacramento, Calif.: Sleep Train Arena Oct. 3: Denver, Colo.: National Western Complex Oct. 17: Everett, Wash.: XFINITY Arena Nov. 7: Boise, Idaho: Ford Idaho Center Nov. 21-22: Ontario, Calif.: Citizens Business Bank Arena AMSOIL AMA GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES GNCCRACING.COM

June 20-21: Snowshoe, W. Va.: Snowshoe Sept. 19-20: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla Oct. 3-4: Somerset, Pa.: Moutain Ridge Oct. 17-18: St. Clairsville, Ohio: Powerline Park Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman KENDA SRT AMA NATIONAL HARE AND HOUND CHAMPIONSHIP NATIONALHAREANDHOUND.COM

Aug. 22: Panaca, Nev.: Silver State Trail Blazers Oct. 24-25: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: 100s MC, 100smc.com AIRES AMA/NATC MOTOTRIALS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES AMARACING.COM | MOTOTRIALS.COM

June 20-21: Toronto, Ohio: trialsinc.org (East) Aug. 8-9: Casper, Wyo. (West) Youth Nationals and Women’s Open July 3-5: Sequatchie, Tenn.: TrialsTrainingCenter.com (East) Aug. 11-13: Howard, Colo.: ItsOffroad.com (West) KENDA AMA TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT EXTREME ENDURO

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Aug. 15-16: Sequatchie, Tenn.

AMA EAST HARE SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES AMARACING.COM July 11 (Youth Bikes) | July 12 (Amateur Bikes & ATV): Berwick, Pa., Evansville MX Park, EvansvilleMXpark.com July 19 (Amateur, Youth): Mahoney City, Pa.: Valley Forge Trail Riders, VFTR.org

Aug. 1 (Youth) | Aug. 2 (Amateur): Catawissa, Pa.: High Mountain Dirt Riders, HMDR.com Nov. 7 (ATV) | Nov. 8 (Amateur, Youth): Kohoka, Mo.: Midwest Motorsports KENDA SRT AMA WEST HARE SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES AMARACING.COM

June 20 (Youth) | June 21 (Amateur): Elkton, Ore.: ETRA, Inc., ETRA.net Oct. 24 (Amateur, ATV, Youth): Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Desert MC Nov. 7 (ATV, Youth) | Nov. 8 (Amateur): Searchlight, Nev.: Get-Xtr-Eme.com FEATURED SERIES: APPALACHIAN CHAMPIONSHIP ENDURO SERIES ACES-RACES.COM

June 28: Athens, Ohio: Milk Run Enduro, Athens Motorcycle Club July 19: Bergholz, Ohio: Lumberjack 100 Enduro, Ohio Valley Trail Riders Aug. 2: Logan, Ohio: JakeTom Enduro, Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club Aug. 9: Three Springs, Pa.: Three Springs Enduro, Green Marble Enduro Riders Aug. 30: McArthur, Ohio: Little Burr Enduro, Enduro Riders Association Sept. 13: Londonderry, Ohio: Art Mitchell Memorial Enduro, Chillicothe Enduro Riders Association Oct. 11: Matthews, Indiana: Muddobbers Enduro, Muddobbers Motorcycle Club Nov. 8: Greenville, Ohio: Peace Pipe Enduro, Treaty City Motorcycle Club FEATURED SERIES: BIG 6 AMA WEST COAST GRAND PRIX SERIES BIG6RACING.COM

Aug. 9: Three Springs, Pa.: Three Springs Enduro, Green Marble Enduro Riders, GreenMarbleEnduroRiders .org Aug. 16: Berkshire, N.Y.: Speedsville Enduro, Ithaca Dirt Riders, IthacaDirtRiders.com Aug. 30: Mauricetown, N.J.: Beehive Enduro, Competition Dirt Riders, CompetitionDirtRiders.org Sept. 13: Shippensburg, Pa.: Michaux Enduro, South Penn Enduro Riders, SouthPennEnduroRiders.com Sept. 20: Brandonville, Pa.: Moonshine Enduro, High Mountain Dirt Riders/Valley Forge Trail Riders, vftr.org Oct. 25: New Lisbon, N.J.: Scrub Pine Enduro, Ocean County Competition Riders, OCCR.net Nov. 8: Warren Grove, N.J.: Stumpjumper Enduro, Motorcycle Competition Inc., Ride-MCI.com Nov. 22: New Lisbon, N.J.: Pine Hill Enduro, Central Jersey Competition Riders, CJCRmc.org FEATURED SERIES: EAST COAST ENDURO ASSOCIATION (ECEA) - HARE SCRAMBLES ECEA.ORG

June 20-21: Reading Hare Scrambles, Reading Off Road Riders July 18-19: Mountain Top National Hare Scrambles, Valley Forge Trail Riders Aug. 1-2: Shotgun National Hare Scrambles, High Mountain Dirt Riders Aug. 22-23: Hurricane Lane Hare Scrambles, Meteor Motorcycle Club Sept. 26-27: Big Bass Hare Scrambles, Ridge Riders MC Oct. 10-11: Sahara Sands Hare Scrambles, Pine Barons Enduro Riders/South Jersey Enduro Riders

Oct. 3-4: Ridgecrest, Calif.: Viewfinders MC, Ridgecrest Fairgrounds

Oct. 17-18: Ormond Farms Hare Scrambles, Competition Dirt Riders

Oct. 31 - Nov. 1: Gorman, Calif.: Prospectors MC

Nov. 14-15: Delaware Hare Scrambles, Delaware Enduro Riders

Dec. 5-6: Location TBA: Vikings MC FEATURED SERIES: EAST COAST ENDURO ASSOCIATION (ECEA) - ENDUROS ECEA.ORG

June 28: Blain, Pa.: Foggy Mountain Enduro, Susquehanna Off Road Riders, SORRmc.org July 12: Gillett, Pa.: Barbed Wire Enduro, Southern Tier Enduro Riders July 26: Cross Fork, Pa.: Rattlesnake National Enduro, Brandywine Enduro Riders, BER.us

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June 21 (Youth / Adults ATVs): Saint Charles, Iowa July 11 (Youth & UTVs) | July 12 (Adult ATVs): Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Oct. 10 (Youth & UTVs) | Oct. 11 (Adult ATVs): Carlisle, Iowa FEATURED SERIES: AMA KENDA FULL GAS SPRINT ENDURO SERIES FULLGASENDURO.COM

July 18-19: Nashville, Ind.: Presented by DQ Tuned Aug. 8-9: Macon, Ga.: Paradise Off-Road Sprint Enduro Nov. 14-15: Union, S.C.: Big Buck Sprint Enduro FEATURED SERIES: VIRGINIA CHAMPIONSHIP HARE SCRAMBLES SERIES VCHSS.ORG

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GUEST COLUMN DiamondsInInThe TheFootsteps Rough by Of Chris MyCarr Hero by Matthew I started Nearly 10designing years ago, and I got building infected café with “the Baja Bug” motorcycles as after a result seeing of necessity. the film “Dust The household To Glory.” Abudget few buddies would and not permit I hatched the a extravagant plan to haul our models bikes that outwere and in ride myinhead. the Instead, my custom desert—you know, just machines to do itwould once and come from be able freetolabor, say “been parts there, swaps,done junkyard that.” finds I’mand no racer, late-night and at Craigslist the timequests.

I was a pretty Thank crummy, God for albeit my wife, stubborn, Julie the rider.

Gatekeeper, For me, the draw or wewas would to travel be extremely and motorcycle explore.

I also richwas andacash longtime poor.fan It’sof AMA important toHall Motorcycle keep of the Famer rightMalcolm balanceSmith because thanks toifthat yourother wife film supports by theyour Brown motorcyclingAny family—“On hobby, Sunday.” you have it made.

I started But I admired out inMalcolm the corporate for world, but after more thanmuch just his soulexploits searching on found my passion a motorcycle. in motorcycles.

I also respected Seeing the design madehe what perfect had done as it with comes histogether life. by my ownbuilt He hands a successful is awesome. business, This passion is shared by became a dedicated my son, Noah, family who loves bikes as much man, and,asasI do. we saw in “Dust To There Glory,”are appreciated three wayswhat I select a bike for a new life hadproject: given him It’s and the bike had already a sitting in the back genuine desire of my to give garage, back. it’s the bike I can Allget thisforfueled free, or ourit’s plan thetobike go I can get forBaja to nextand to free. make Some some oftracks us can build café bikes with where Malcolm few limitations and othersand likesuch works of artrode him are and wonderful. raced. But these are not my projects.

The problem When choosing was, as many a bike, I put a premium others have on found, modelsone thattrip usetoparts that are available Baja did not andsatisfy reasonably me. One priced. trip leftMy mefirst planning order of another business andisanother, to get the and machine so I wentrunning. back again Thisand usually again. requires a tank I found cleaning Bajaand magical, possibly andlining, it gave a carb me cleaning, many rewards. a points There cleaning were friends and gapping I neveror replacing would have if necessary, met, and a awife plugjust replacement, as driven to explore and travel as I am. I proposed to her at Coco’s Corner, so for both Meredith and me, Baja is very special.

When we began planning our trip for February 2015, we decided it was time—like Malcolm—to start giving back. We decided our annual pre-Thanksgiving party

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a plug become cap replacement, valve would a benefit for theadjustment, El Oasis a timing adjustment and then a finger Orphanage seen in “Dust To Glory.”

Our crossing. Once I have a running I get-together was a modest affair,machine, in a move building on to theatnext stage. small a local park, attended by Nowfriends is whenand I decide type of bike family, fellowwhat riders.

A friend’s I want—a racer with full bodywork, a café band, Critical Rift, played and we had a with a seat tail only, maybe a tank street-cart-style tacoand buffet.

Later in the change.

Whatever it is, I get the table bodywork day, I stood on a wobbly picnic and package many cases, I will told folkstogether. about theInorphanage at El Oasis makeismy own fiberglass parts so ISmith can that supported by the Malcolm custom fit them, but thereand are left numerous Motorsports Foundation, a basket kitsthe andtable pieces for most models. on for available donations.

The trick is tothree integrate them properly It was nearly months later when so it looks “factory.” This is easier said than done. We have all seen a nice bike with a seat section perched up on what looks like Mount Everest.

Often, the frame modifications will require the greatest amount of work to make things fit. At a minimum, a new rear hoop usually will need to be installed with mounting tabs for the seat section.

The electronics and wiring will also need considerations. Do you want to hide the wires for a completely clean look, or do you prefer an exposed design for aesthetics and accessibility? I usually will make a removable under-seat tray to house an antigravity battery and a modern rectifier and regulator.

Other considerations wheels, Meredith and I rolled outinclude of Ensenada forks andeast shocks.

I like spoke heading on Mex 3. to Werun were trying to get ahead of a weather front that was dumping rain and flooding intersections.

We never got ahead of it, and ended up chasing that front across the 4,000-foot plateau at Ojos Negros. By the time we started to drop in elevation heading toward the El Oasis Orphanage, we had ridden through some freezing rain and were soaked and cold.

Of course, we had a vision of getting there with the sun shining, and kicking a soccer ball around with the kids, but it just

wheels and will re-lace all my own hubs (after a polish, of course) with stainless Mesarchik spokes. Depending on the bike, I run different rims. For a street tracker, it’s 19-inch.

Forout a café or didn’t work thatbike, way. it’s We17-, were18a pretty 19-inch. wider rimthe onstaff trackers and sad sight,I run I’m asure, and graciously a more narrow onunoccupied a café. let us warm up rim in an house. It I have started using GSX-R forks on my may not have been what we imagined, but projects aren’t full vintage restorations we spentthat a few minutes meeting some of andnicest, absolutely love them.

I have the sweetest kids you canbeen imagine. able to source for as low as $150 Besides the them monetary donation, we had complete, and candy they rarely brought some and arequire soccera ball. revalve.

(Plus, they look awesome!)

The boys’ house had gotten a new ball For shocks, cangirls purchase new or earlier that day,you so the were super go used,todepending on your Just excited get their own.

The budget. oldest girl be aware thatacross shocks can inflto uence was running the yard bragthe about ride which affaect the it to height, the boys, and in weturn gotcan quite laugh rake andout handling of the motorcycle. of it. Meredith and I speak Thereonly are so manySpanish,” details ofbut building “menu goodyour dream café taunting bike, andiseach them natured fairlyof universal is its own experience.

But the best part is and easy to recognize.

Candy the people meet through builds. andyou a soccer ball alsoyour needed no Motorcycle restoration has led me to translation. places where haveanother met past WeIhad 75 champions, miles of includingrainy Dallas Nichols, Jackand McLane and roads to cover daylight Jack Warren.

People others was short.

Welike feltthese prettyand warm in you meetour onhearts your journey, from to when we left,dealers even with suppliersa to swap meet vendors to other lingering chill in our bones. builders, will become friends.

A few daysgreat earlier, I was taking Most important sharing your passion a photo ofisone of Malcolm’s with those you truly careon about.

I’m thrilled jerseys hanging the wall at to introduce myEspinoza’s son to custom motorcycle Mama Restaurant. restoration so he can experience At that moment, I thoughtthe I was excitement and fulfi llment thatfootsteps. comes from walking in my hero’s building your dreams.

I was wrong.

It wasn’t until I gave back to Baja, like Malcolm has for so long, that I Chris runs Chris Carr Design. Find was trulyCarr following his lead. him at are www.chriscarrdesign.com or trip, at We planning next year’s Baja dreamrestorations@gmail.com. and of course planning the party and fundraiser too. This time my son gets to go along, making this trip even more special.

We can’t wait for our next stop at El Oasis.

If you would like to donate to support the orphanage at El Oasis, see malcolmsmithmotorsportsfoundation.org.

Matthew Mesarchik is an AMA member from Middlefield, Ohio.

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