AHRMA MAG January 2020, Vol. No. 2, Issue No. 1

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KEEPING THE PAST FAST!

• TRACK TIME - With Mark Morrow • "THE BARN" Eric Kraft's garage • A LOVE FOR HISTORY AND HORSE POWER • HELP US HELP YOU

3 WHEELING THRU THE DECADES Larry Coleman Remembers

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welcome to AHRMA Mag

PUBLISHER The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association EDITOR & PAGE LAYOUT DESGINER Kevin McIntosh kevin.mcintosh@ahrma.org

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EDITOR AT LARGE Joe Koury

Le Mans start at the Barber Vintage Festival - Gregory Glevicky (1C) & Joe Koury (357) and Cindy McLean (022) just out of frame, but always near by to help me out of an AHRMA MAG jam.

Don't you just love the Le Mans start? For those who don't know what it is: A Le Mans-style start was used for many years in various types of motor racing. With motorcycle racing, when the start flag flies, riders have to run across the track to their motorcycles – which are on the other side of the track – get on, engage the clutch lever, push the bike, pop the clutch and hopefully, HOPEFULLY, drive away to begin the race.

If you've been to an AHRMA road race event, you've seen a Le Mans start; pretty much the whole paddock stops what they're doing and heads to the starting line, some to help hold bikes and other to simply root for their fellow racers. Every racer has a cheering section near the person designated to hold their bike. It's really a sight to behold. I for one have never participated in this race, but when I stop and think about it, I'm pretty sure I would slip and fall running to my bike, for all to see, lol!

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Cindy McLean CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Anders Carlson, Becky Hayes, Eric Kraft TOOLBOX TIPS CONTRIBUTOR Joe Koury EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Larry Coleman, Joe Koury, Mark Morrow, Debbie Poole, Kevin McIntosh, Eric Kraft, Darrell Johnson, Merritt Brown, Maurice Laroque-Turgeau, Albert Newmann, Joshua Schucker, Becky Hayes PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS ETECHPHOTO.COM, Amy Jacques, Bobby Hedge, Kevin McIntosh, Sarah Lane, Danny Deadmore, Eric Kraft, Joe Koury, Maurice Laroque-Turgeau, Petr Hájek, AMA Hall of Fame, Gary Van Voorhis, Don Hall, Newell Family, Sharon Bean, Lorena Walker

Over the years, I've seen a few of these Le Mans starts and every one of them is exciting, different and kind of like putting together an issue of AHRMA MAG. For one, you need a solid bike to ride... and for me, that's content, solid content from you, my fellow AHRMA

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members and friends. Be it a National/Regional event recap or a great story untold... it's really critical to the success of AHRMA MAG. Then, someone has to hold the bike and for me, that's a solid editor. Thank you, Joe Koury and Cindy McLean, for all you do in keeping the content sailing in the right direction. It is really easy to get off course with words and when they are in print, there is no going back.

So then, with your bike set and the flag flies, you have to hoof it across the track, in your leathers, slippery boots and more often than not, it’s hot and uncomfortable. For me, this is managing the advertising. The process is fraught with peril, but also exciting. I love talking about AHRMA and the opportunities advertising within AHRMA MAG holds, but not everyone is interested and sometimes just can't be bothered. Even if they were, life has lots of distractions. Every conversation is different, like every track surface, I just try not to fall.

Ok, you're on your bike... you've made! Now it's time to push, push, push, and for me, that's push content onto the pages of AHRMA MAG... just keep pushing those pixels around.

POP! There goes the clutch, or for me, the "creativity." Hope it doesn't fail me now; gotta race to run... or should I say, a magazine to get done. Either way, let's have some fun!

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AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Curt Comer, Executive Director 49 Ferguson Lane Elora, TN 37328 Phone: 931. 308. 0338 email: curt.comer@ahrma.org

MEMBERSHIP / DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Cindy McLean, Executive Administrator 26 Jardin de Mer Place Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Phone: 904.477.6987 cindy.mclean@ahrma.org

RACE DIRECTORS

ROADRACE DIRECTORS Faynisha Pentecost: 256. 506. 6603 Tony Pentecost: 256. 506. 8254 ahrma@oneracing.org OFF-ROAD DIRECTOR (Interim) Tony Paul: 256.665.1279 offroad.director@ahrma.org DIRT TRACK DIRECTOR David Aldana: 770. 653. 1909 davidaldana13@hotmail.com CROSS COUNTRY COORDINATOR Becky Hayes Phone: 217.553.1849 email: becky77m@yahoo.com NATIONAL TRIALS COORDINATOR Debbie Poole Phone: 415.889.5246 email: pooleschl1@hotmail.com

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Luke Conner, Chairman: 337. 280. 1066 luke.conner@ahrma.org Louis LeBlanc, Secretary: 225. 405. 8707 louisgleblanc18n@icloud.com Arthur Kowitz, Treasurer: 386. 547. 9504 dbsuperbiker@gmail.com Carl Anderson: 256. 353. 8356 carl849gp@yahoo.com Kevin Burns: 614. 519. 6188 68.kburns@gmail.com Fred Guidi: 724. 462. 1854 fredguidi@gmail.com Brian Larrabure: 818. 421. 3440 brianl.ahrma@gmail.com Debbie Poole: 415. 435. 0768 pooleschl1@hotmail.com Rob Poole: After 6pm 415. 990. 9003, voicemail: 415.435.0768; robpoole57@hotmail.com Beno Rodi: 770. 867. 1676 beno@rodi.net Kelly Shane: 775. 772. 2857 fax 530.587.7597; flynpenguin@gmail.com Ellen Voermans: 530. 591. 3951 chicmxr@hotmail.com

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2020 - Change is in the Air A new race season is upon us and, as AHRMA members, we have a lot to look forward to in 2020. The tracks have been secured and schedules posted, so it’s time to get those bikes ready and travel plans formulated. Our Road Race series kicks off with a “bucket list” track for many: Laguna Seca in February. Dirt Track returns to the indoor Short Track at the Morgan County Celebration Arena in Priceville, AL, for the season opener in January. Also, in January, our Motocrossers head out to Arizona Cycle Park just west of Phoenix for Round 1. Cross Country gets underway in March at the annual White Lightning 2-day in South Carolina as our Trials series begins at Motoventures in Southern California, also in March.

Speaking of Trials, as many of you know, I have a background in trials including competing in USA Nationals Championships, World Championships, Scottish Six Days, Trial des Nations, etc., in the 1970s and 1980s.

Given this experience, I don’t think all AHRMA members realize what an opportunity we have with our Trials program. These are fun filled, laid back events that highlight the bikes and techniques of the past while still providing exciting competition and skills development for those inclined.

Many AHRMA Trials run in conjunction with other events to offer crossover between the disciplines. And there are some very spectacular venues, such as the annual event at Donner Pass in Northern California which has hosted everything from AHRMA to National and World Championship events. Also, there are classes for everyone with Novice, Intermediate and Expert designations. Machine eligibility has been relaxed in recent years so that almost any classic or vintage bike has a place. And there are many “home-builts” too! So, what do you have in the garage?

New for 2020 are Youth A, B and C classes.

Basically, there are no age restrictions in AHRMA Trials so any youngster who can navigate the loop and make a legitimate attempt at the sections on a 125cc or less air cooled, drum braked, twin shock bike is welcome. This one-year test was implemented to explore the viability of getting youngsters interested in owning, restoring and competing on vintage machinery in hopes they would become the future of AHRMA and keep the organization going for decades to come.

So, I hope see some new faces giving Trials a try this year. No experience required, but we will endeavor to have more clinics like the successful Steve McNeal Trials School a couple months ago at Barber, to give members a chance to fast-track their learning curve. So, check out the calendar and come see what you’ve been missing – who knows, maybe the bug will bite?!

See y’all at the races…

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

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Best Job in the World - RR Director Don't Do It! 2020 Schedule is out - OR Director Word from our XC Cordinator 2019 National Champions 3 Wheeling thru the decades Blast from the past Track Time with Mark Morrow Texas Grand Prix - MX Northeast Region - XC/VMX/PVMX Northwest Region - VMX The Barn - Eric Kraft's Garage

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Toolbox Tips - Tools of the trade 34 Mike Gerald Classic - DT 36 A love for history and horse power 38 Southcentral Regional Recap 40 Mid-Atlantic - XC Rounds 9-10 42 Help us help you 44 Paddock Puzzle Page 45 2020 National Series Schedules 46 Race Previews 48 2020 Regional Series Schedules 50 2020 Competition Registration Forms 52 Marketplace 66 Swap Meet 67

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We have the Best Job in the World!

I am questioned often about what I do for living. I explain: providing marshals for road racing at multiple tracks with Flagging by Faynisha, LLC (FBF). I just get many nods, and that is cool without them really understanding. I then tell them Tony and I are Roadrace Directors for American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA). Have you ever tried explaining those duties to a non-racing fan? Deer in the headlights reaction comes to mind.

This brings to mind what AHRMA is to me. AHRMA is not a job, it is a family. Just like all families, not everyone always gets along. AHRMA is like siblings - I can talk about them, but do not let an outsider attack or there will be problems. It is a family where competition is fierce on the track and yet

helps anyone who needs it in the paddock. From the time I first started in the sport until present day, I am still amazed how racers have such rivalries on track and then help repair each other’s bikes in pits so they can go race one another again.

AHRMA is a group of members, management, board of directors, trustees, volunteers and racers who love getting together at racetracks all over the country. Without members and racers, AHRMA would not exist. Without management, trustees and the board of directors, members would have no direction.

Most importantly in my eyes, without the excellent volunteers traveling all over the country doing what they love, there would be no racing. Volunteers who are there for the racers no matter the weather, doing their jobs.

Marshals on the corners, start, hand scorer(s), pit in, pit out, grid marshals, tech, referee, gate attendant, crash truck and some I am sure I have missed, stand out in the cold, wet, heat and sometimes perfect weather. They are there because they love what they do.

Other volunteers such as registration, timing, announcers, and race control, work behind the scenes giving their all for the racers. They are not always the most visible volunteers but, I can assure you, they are there working.

What do I do for a living? I have the best job in the world. I get to watch great racing and with that comes the best family ever.

– Tony and Faynisha Pentecost AHRMA National Roadrace Directors Faynisha: 256.506.6603 Tony: 256. 506. 8254 ahrma@oneracing.org

DON'T DO IT! What a great song... The Band's "Don't Do It." It SO applies to my sentiments about what is going on in MotorsportReg (MSR) these days.

Anyhoo, with the opening of race season drawing near we are seeing many of our members wishing to ensure their AHRMA accounts are up to date, which has resulted in a significant increase of members creating duplicate accounts on MotorsportReg. While I've gotten pretty good at catching them as soon as they happen, this unnecessarily increases the aggravation of said members, and my workload. DON'T DO IT! So... if • you are becoming a new AHRMA member and don't already have a MSR account, CREATE ONE. • you have ever been an AHRMA member and you are going to MSR for the first time, and you think you should create a new account? DON'T DO IT! • you can't log in to MSR with your old password, and you think you should create a new account? DON'T DO IT! • you used an email address for your AHRMA account that you can no longer access, so you think you should create a new account? DON'T DO IT! • you want to use a different email address than what you originally used and think you should create a new account? DON'T DO IT! So, to summarize, do this instead: 1. If you are an existing AHRMA member going to MSR for the first time, click on Sign In, then click on "Forgot password."

Using the email address or userid associated with your AHRMA account, request a password reset.

You will be sent a password reset link - use it, reset your password and then log in.

2. You don't remember which email you used? (Yeah, in this day and age, most of us have 2+ email addresses, I get it.) Email me and we will get you sorted - cindy.mclean@ahrma.org.

3. You no longer have access to the email address you originally used for your AHRMA account? See #2.

Pleeeeease. DON'T DO IT. (Don'tcha Break My Heart) (Don'tcha Make Duplicates!!!)

Are you ready to go racing yet? Man, I sure am!

– Cindy McLean Executive Administrator, AHRMA 26 Jardin de Mer Place Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.477.6987 Photo by: Kevin McIntosh

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2020 Schedule is out As you all know by now, the 2020 Off-road schedule has been published. The Off-road committee and I spent hours hashing out details based on complaints and concerns from our members going into the 2020 season. As the 2020 schedule was compiled, we lost a few promoters along the way in an attempt to better serve our members and promoters equally. A hole remains in the East; however, I am working on that and the possibility of adding two additional venues to the schedule.

If you haven’t, I encourage you to check out our newly crafted Off-road championship criteria posted on the AHRMA web site (https://www.ahrma. org/news/ahrma-revamps-national-motocross-championship-series/). Our Off-road committee worked diligently to update this and we are open to any feedback; you’re welcome to email or call me (offroad.director@ahrma.org / 256-665-1279). We are all family here and we have to work together to make 2020 a great race season.

Anyone who did not attend the Texas Vintage GP event really missed out on what 2020 could look like. Our newly added PV 100 class racing was intense with the likes of Guy Cooper, Terry Caruthers and Ricky ”Gator” Parker rounding out our top three after three motos of bar-to-bar action. With that said, we are coordinating special promoter events at each of our nationals this year; it’s going to be fun! I’d be remiss if I didn’t give kudos to Jay and Renee Huffman for the natural terrain track they crafted out of their amazing piece of property. It was simply a vintage motocross dream track. “If you build it, they will come,” and that is exactly what they did.

Truly awesome motorcycles surrounded by equally awesome people creating memories that will last forever. I’m looking forward to the 2020 race season, but already have my eyes focused on 2021, the turn-around year for even bigger and better events.

– Tony Paul Off-Road Director (Interim) offroad.director@ahrma.org 256.665.1279

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Word from our XC Coordinator - Becky Hayes It looks like the 2020 season will be a good one. Hopefully, the weather will be a little more cooperative than last year. The Spring is going to be busy with 7 events by the end of May. We will start the season in March at the White Lightning, Buffalo, SC. This is always a good event. There will be 4 new venues: Burrows Ranch and Bushey Ranch in CA, Topeka, KS, and Reynoldsville, PA. If you want some really fun riding, Fluvanna TX, is the event to attend. Yes, it is a drive, but worth it. The Leroy Winters Memorial Ride (ISDT type event) is back at Combs, AR, in September. The season will end at Henryetta, OK. Congratulations to the following riders. Moving to Expert: Joe Cole, Larry Warner, James Brad Waddell, Joshua Zerance, Brett Reichart, Adam Flowers, Darel Parsons, and G. Robin Davis. Moving to Intermediate: David Salmen, Kevin Webb, Lamar Zell, Ed Klinger, Kerry Kubena, and Lynn Perkins.

Attention In The Paddock:

Volunteers Needed for the 2019-20 IMS Tour!

AHRMA is looking for club members to bring race machines of all disciplines for display as well as staff the AHRMA booth throughout the weekend. Last year the AHRMA display in IMS Vintage was one of the most popular attractions at the event. Members brought out dozens of bikes throughout the year, interacted with thousands of spectators, and even signed up new members to join us at the track. The camaraderie between members & spectators was epic, not to mention the rest of the show, where AHRMA participants became VIPs gaining early access to the show along with other perks.

AHRMA WILL BE REPRESENTED AT SEVEN STOPS ON THIS YEAR'S TOUR: MORE INFO ON THE 2019-20 IMS TOUR CAN BE FOUND HERE: http://www.motorcycleshows.com/

Display bikes will be expected to be dropped off on the Thursday afternoon or Friday morning before each event and picked up on Sunday evening at the closing of the event. Detailed instructions will be given to members who volunteer to bring display bikes. Creative folks with ideas on how to best present AHRMA's mission are welcome to share their input. Those who bring race bikes to display will be given an IMS display badge as well as two complimentary guest passes for the show for friends or family.

This is a great opportunity for AHRMA to spread the word of the excitement surrounding vintage racing. It is also a great opportunity for members to meet new friends & enjoy a fun and exciting weekend surrounding the wonderful world of motorcycling! Please reach out to the IMS Vintage coordinator, Brady Walker, to confirm your involvement or ask any questions: info@bradywalker.com 310-980-7129

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Congratulations to all of our

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2019 Luke’s Racecraft National Historic Cup Roadrace Champions 200 Grand Prix Plus: Gregory Glevicky 250 Grand Prix: Paul Germain 350 Grand Prix (Vintage Cup): Alex Mclean 500 Grand Prix: Alex Mclean 500 Premier: Andrew Mauk Battle of the Twins 1 900cc-Open: Brian Larrabure Battle of the Twins 2 0-900cc: William Brown BEARS™: Kevin Brown BEARS Sidecar Exh: Dutch Stivason CB160 (Exh): Gregory Glevicky Class C Footshift: Alex Mclean Class C Handshift: David Bourbeau Classic Sixties: Alex Mclean Classic Sixties 650: Greg Tomlinson FL Extreme: Peter Nicolosi Formula 125: Louis Leblanc Formula 250: Kevin Dinsmoor Formula 500: Mark Morrow Formula 750: Tim Joyce Formula Classic (SC4): D-Nicholas Bailey / P-Dave Kiester Formula Lightning: Arthur Kowitz Formula Thunder: Tom Wilbert Formula Vintage: Dennis Parrish Lost Era Sidecar (SC3): D-Daniel May / P-Craig Chawla Modern Sidecar FIM F1: D-Bill Willmeroth / PModern Sidecar FIM F2: D-Tony Doukas / P-Lisa Doukas Modern Sidecar US F1: D-Bill Willmeroth / P-multiple Modern Sidecar US F2: D-Pierre Rochat / P-Ruth Green Motard: Paul Elledge Next Gen Superbike: Brian Larrabure Next Gen Superbike 2: Scott Billings Next Gen Superbike Lightweight: Mark Morrow Novice Historic Production Heavyweight: Scott Wilson Novice Historic Production Lightweight: Scott Wilson Open Two-Stroke: Ralph Staropoli Phillip Island Challenge: Joe Pethoud Pre-1940: Alex Mclean

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Sk Prod Sidecar (SC2): D-Tim Joyce / P-Kat Collins Sound of Singles 1: David Rutherford Sound of Singles 2: Ralph Staropoli Sound of Singles 3: Ralph Staropoli Sound of Thunder 1: Pete Tenhoopen Sound of Thunder 2: Tom Wilbert Sound of Thunder 3: Joshua Saxe Sportsman 350: David Miller Sportsman 500: Scott Turner Sportsman 750: Jeff Hargis Thruxton Cup Challenge: Clint Austin Vintage Sidecar (SC1): D-Mike Stivason / P-David Kiggins Vintage Superbike Heavyweight: Dennis Parrish Vintage Superbike Lightweight: John Rickard Vintage Superbike Middleweight: Paul Germain

2019 VMC Racing Frames National Dirt Track Series Champions Dinosaur: Beno Rodi Classic 250: Henry Saning Classic 500/750: Dan Beher Sportsman 100: Robert Collier Sportsman 250: Steve Rogers Sportsman 600: David Aldana Sportsman 750: Beno Rodi Senior: David Aldana Super Senior: David Aldana Seventies Singles: David Aldana Seventies Singles 50+: David Aldana Seventies Two-Stroke: Henry Sansing Four-Stroke Super Singles: David Aldana Novice: Jon Cook

2019 John Penton/Preston Petty National Cross Country Series Champions Vintage

Premier Expert: Dennis Brown Premier Intermediate: Bryan Johnson Classic Expert: Randy Marshall Sportsman 100 Expert: Jerry Allison Jr. Sportsman 200 Expert: James Smith Sportsman 200 Intermediate: Thom Kuhns Sportsman Open Expert: Kevin O’Brien Sportsman Open Intermediate: David Brown Sportsman Open Novice: David Liebgold

Vintage +50 Expert: Dave Kutskel Vintage +50 Intermediate: Steve Watson Vintage +60 Expert: Phillip Henderson Vintage +60 Intermediate: Dave Mcintyre Vintage +70 Expert: Zahn Lewis Vintage +70 Intermediate: Mark Zachary Vintage +70 Novice: Greg Crays Vintage Women Expert: Danielle Ballard Vintage Women Intermediate: Jennifer Smith Vintage Women Novice: Pamela Liebgold

Post Vintage Historic 200 Expert: James Smith Historic 200 Intermediate: Brian Miller Historic 200 Novice: David Clark Historic Open Expert: Alan Drane Historic Open Intermediate: Tim Terrell PV 200 Expert: Wes Jordan PV 200 Intermediate: Jason Colon PV 200 Novice: Tom Shackelford PV Open Expert: Chris Burchfield PV Open Intermediate: Chris Ingram PV Open Novice: Stormey Primm PV +50 Expert: Trampas Parker PV +50 Intermediate: Lloyd Loux PV +60 Expert: Greg Gordon PV +60 Intermediate: Kent Bradford PV +60 Novice: Larry Meeker PV +70 Expert: Robert Williams PV +70 Intermediate: Jim Masterson PV +70 Novice: Tim O’Kelly PV Women Expert: Shelia Monk PV Women Intermediate: Becky Hayes Pre Modern Expert: Dave Kutskel Pre Modern Novice: Greg Conn PreModern Intermediate: David Brown

2019 Preston Petty Products National Vintage Motocross Series Champions Premier Ltw Nov: Glenn Gallimore Premier Ltw Int: Dan Beher Premier Ltw Exp: Beno Rodi Premier 350 Int: Larry Perkins Premier 350 Exp: Beno Rodi Premier 500 Int: Sean Fromhold Premier 500 Exp: Beno Rodi

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Premier Open Twins: Int Luke Sayer Premier Open Twins: Exp Beno Rodi Classic 125 Nov: Russell Heck Classic 125 Int: Mike Bickley Classic 125 Exp: Andy Blackburn Classic 250 Int: Brian Miller Classic 250 Exp: Dempsey Elders Classic 500 Nov: Glenn Gallimore Classic 500 Int: Kenneth Jeter Classic 500 Exp: Andy Blackburn Early Sportsman Stock 250 Nov: Rick Deford Early Sportsman Stock 250 Int: Mark Baer Early Sportsman Stock 250 Exp: Joe Klokkevold Early Sportsman Stock 500 Int: Mitch Skaggs Early Sportsman Stock 500 Exp: Dempsey Elders 100cc Motocross Nov: Russell Heck 100cc Motocross Int: Reed Borgfield 100cc Motocross Exp: Tim Borgfield Sportsman 125 Nov: Michael Carpenter Sportsman 125 Int: Mike Bickley Sportsman 125 Exp: Chris Stajdel Sportsman 250 Nov: Brook Roberts Sportsman 250 Int: Kevin Cleveland Sportsman 250 Exp: Greg Wheeler Sportsman 500 Nov: Richard Bryant Sportsman 500 Int: James Golliher Sportsman 500 Exp: Mike Wheeler Sportsman Open Twins Exp: Mike Parker Vintage Open Age Nov: Mark Leopold Vintage Open Age Int: James Golliher Vintage Open Age Exp: Bob Bean Vintage 40+ Int: Wes Wyman Vintage 40+ Exp: Greg Wheeler Vintage 50+ Nov: Brook Roberts Vintage 50+ Int: Wes Wyman Vintage 50+ Exp: Mike Wheeler Vintage 60+ Nov: Mark Leopold Vintage 60+ Int: John Stein Vintage 60+ Exp: Bob Bean Vintage 70+ Nov: Rick Deford Vintage 70+ Int: Dan Beher Vintage 70+ Exp: Skip Kennedy Women Nov: Kasi Cross Women Int: Donna Blackburn Women Exp: Charlene Campbell

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2019 Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series Champions Historic 125 Int: Clayton Moore Historic 125 Exp: John Gott Historic 250 Nov: David Clark Historic 250 Int: Brian Miller Historic 250 Exp: Fred Guidi Historic 500 Nov: Tom Shackelford Historic 500 Int: James Golliher Historic 500 Exp: John Gott Historic Four-Stroke Int: Tom Grimmel Historic Four-Stroke Exp: Dempsey Elders Grand Prix 125 Int: Jason Elder Grand Prix 125 Exp: Greg Wheeler Grand Prix 250 Nov: Carl Hill Grand Prix 250 Int: Keith Canfield Grand Prix 250 Exp: Bill Hobson Grand Prix 500 Int: Chris Ingram Grand Prix 500 Exp: Mike Wheeler Ultima 125 Int: Race Davis Ultima 125 Exp: Chris Stajdel Ultima 250 Int: Race Davis Ultima 250 Exp: Bob Bean Ultima 500 Nov: Michael Welden Ultima 500 Int: James Golliher Ultima 500 Exp: Greg Wheeler Ultima Four-Stroke Nov: Tom O’Kelly Ultima Four-Stroke Int: Tom Grimmel PV Women Exp: Shelia Monk PV Open Age Nov: David Clark PV Open Age Int: Eddie Lee PV Open Age Exp: Bill Boram PV 40+ Nov: Michael Welden PV 40+ Int: Jason Colon PV 40+ Exp: Greg Wheeler PV 50+ Nov: Brook Roberts PV 50+ Int: Scott Popplewell PV 50+ Exp: Mike Wheeler PV 60+ Nov: John Henderson PV 60+ Int: Mike Cole PV 60+ Exp: Bob Bean PV 70+ Nov: Tom O’Kelly PV 70+ Int: Robert Wilson PV 70+ Exp: Skip Kennedy

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Pre-Modern 125 Int: Race Davis Pre-Modern 125 Exp: Lee Bob Willingham Pre-Modern 250 Nov: Brook Robert Pre-Modern 250 Int: Simon Farmer Pre-Modern 250 Exp: Bob Bean Pre-Modern 500 Exp: Bill Boram Pre-Modern 4-Stroke Int: Randy Howell

2019 National Next Gen Motocross Series Champions Next Gen 125 Int: Rod Skaggs Next Gen 125 Exp: Tim Terrell Next Gen 250 Int: Scott Popplewell Next Gen 250 Exp: Bob Bean Millennium 2-Stroke 125 Int: Rod Skaggs Millennium 2-Stroke 125 Exp: Fred Guidi Millennium 2-Stroke 250 Nov: David Clark Current 2-Stroke 125 Int: Rod Skaggs Current 2-Stroke 125 Exp: Darrell Welborn Current 2-Stroke 250 Exp: Titus Terrell 2 Stroke Unlimited Exp: Titus Terrell Next Gen 40+ Exp: Tim Terrell Next Gen 50+ Int: Scott Popplewell Next Gen 50+ Exp: Darrell Welborn Next Gen 60+ Int: John Fedor Next Gen 60+ Exp: Bob Bean

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2019 Speed & Sport National Vintage Trials Series Champions Girder Expert: Beno Rodi Rigid Lightweight Intermediate: John Bowman Premier Lightweight Expert: George Kirby Premier Lightweight Intermediate: Bill Long Premier Lightweight Novice: Mike Nadeker Premier Heavyweight Expert: Rob Poole Premier Heavyweight Intermediate: Charlie Higdon Premier Heavyweight Novice: George Vadney Classic Expert: Joe Klokkevold Classic Intermediate: Scott Kirn Classic Novice: Mike Collier Modern Twin-Shock Expert: Todd Stanley Modern Twin-Shock Intermediate: Bryan Johnson Modern Classic Master: Ralph Foster Modern Classic Expert: Gary Gronow Modern Classic Intermediate: Chris Burchfield Modern Classic Novice: Clay Dawley

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3 WHEELING THRU THE LARRY COLEMAN REMEMBERS STORY BY: LARRY COLEMAN / EDITED BY: ANDERS CARLSON

I’ve been blessed with a very fulfilling life.

I started racing sidecars while stationed with the Air Force in Germany in 1969. Initially, I was a passenger, but eventually graduated to driving my own outfit. I’d been riding street sidecars, so I was familiar with how they handled and why driver and passenger have to be dialed in as a team. It took a few races, but I picked it up quickly. I raced Hockenheim and the Nürburgring as a passenger and later as a driver. There is no question that my time as a passenger made me a better driver. I believe it’s something to be encouraged.

Upon discharge in 1970, I stayed in Germany as a civilian because I wanted to continue racing. I bought my own sidecar with Haral Carlin, also an American Airman, joining me as passenger. We raced together until I returned to the states in 1973.

As sidecar technology improved, I had to learn a lot and adapt to changes: more powerful engines, different tire sizes and frame improvements. I went from an air-cooled 500cc BMW to a 500cc triple Kawasaki, and then to a GT750 Suzuki and finally, a 750 TZ Yamaha.

Each engine had a steep learning curve, along with chassis and tire changes. I never stopped learning. Regardless of changing machines and technology, the one constant is the teamwork between rider and passenger.

That's me in 1969 second from left getting ready to attack the Nurburgring as a passenger. This was the first year I rode as a passenger and then advanced to my own outfit as a driver the next year.

Wendel Andrews and I AMA National Champs 76-77

Learning the trade as a Passanger with Edelbert Gasmann in Germany - 1971

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DECADES Upon returning to the U.S., I discovered that sidecar racing was taking off pretty well, so I kept pursuing my passion. With Wendell Andrews as my passenger, we imported a state-of-the-art chassis from England, and then had Ron Grant build us a motor. We ended up as two-time AMA Pro National Champions in 1976 and 1977. We even took the outfit to New Zealand in 1976 and participated in the Marlboro Series where we finished second in international competition.

At the end of 1977, we parted ways. This led to Mark Bevins asking me to pilot his TZ750 Yamaha-powered sidecar. The result was my third title in 1979 and the development of one of the most leading-edge sidecar racers for the time, the Kal Gard Special. We even made the cover of Cycle News when we won the Long Beach GP invitational in 1981.

Piloting Mark Bevins Yamaha TZ750 the "Kal Gard Special"

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Land Speed Racing at Bonneville: Myself and Warren Ryan Photo by: AMA Hall of fame

I stopped road racing shortly thereafter and in 1987 I went to The Bonneville Salt Flats to watch my old friend Bob Bakker race his land speed sidecar. Bob had been a competitor in road racing and became my sponsor and mentor at Bonneville. After spending the week on the salt with him and passenger Warren Ryan (who later became my passenger at Bonneville!), I was hooked. I went home and contacted my friend and fellow sidecar road racer, Mike Taylor (owner of Barnett Clutches), and suggested we go in on a Bonneville sidecar. We commissioned Bob Bakker to build the bike and were sponsored by Suzuki with their GSXR motor.

In 1988, we showed up at Bonneville and set a record right off the trailer. For the next couple of years, Mike and I raced and continued to set records. For the 1990 season, we rebuilt the sidecar into a streamliner. The SCTA was a bit nervous about having a passenger on the streamliner, so I raced it solo. I achieved my best speed of 174 MPH, a record that stood for fourteen years.

I continued racing at Bonneville, riding bikes built by Bob. In 2012, Bob retired from racing and that was the end of competing at Bonneville for me, too. I continued going to the Bonneville 16

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Motorcycle Speed Trials and worked the event as an announcer.

Plus, the last two years, I’ve been a crew member for a sidecar streamliner driven by a friend of mine from Germany, but that’s a whole other story.

In 2010, I was fortunate enough to be inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame. I’m glad to see sidecar racing is experiencing a resurgence of interest, and I'm grateful to have played a significant part in it. This brings me to AHRMA, and this is where things get really fun.

My sidecar career means I am actually better known in Germany than here. So, in 2012, I was invited to a classic sidecar event at Hockenheim, Germany, to participate in parade laps. I called my former passenger and friend, Haral Carlin, and by coincidence, he mentioned he’d be there with his wife on vacation and, by golly, they’d meet me at the track. I mentioned

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youthful days. It’s great fun and I can’t wait to get a few races in for the 2020 season. I’ll race the west coast events for sure with AHRMA. It is pretty spendy to chase the series from the West Coast to the East, so I will do my best to attend events. Sadly, we won’t be able to race at Laguna Seca, since I’m working the IMS shows in Chicago. Laguna was a pivotal track in a couple of my championships. My career in the aftermarket motorcycle industry means my hobby is also my job.

Seeing a person racing sidecar for the first time is a bit amazing.

The "special something" of sidecar racing is the teamwork it takes to get around a race track successfully. There’s a great deal of satisfaction in working as a team to get dialed in enough to win a race. I was very lucky during my career to only have three passengers. We raced together for years, communicating and working in concert to win.

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I’m a lucky man.

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this to my sponsor who’d graciously prepared a machine for me to race. Their response? “Well, we must get some leathers for him and put the old team on the track!” Needless to say, we had a ball and it really re-kindled my love for sidecar racing. Getting back on the track with Haral was great. It was like we never missed a beat.

This planted the seed for the new sidecar outfit. I’d been attending AHRMA races for some time to support the sidecar class and was doing color commentary with the announcing staff, so I was very familiar with AHRMA. As soon as I returned from Europe, I asked Bob Bakker to build me a chassis and Bill Becker of Becker Moto Works to get it running. In 2019, the bike was finished and my first call was to Haral to see if he was interested in riding. To say the least, he was enthusiastic and ready to go.

He flew out to Utah this year and it was just like old times.

I raced with another passenger at Buttonwillow to qualify for Barber and finally, in October, we were off to Leeds, Alabama, for the AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival.

Haral joined me for the huge sidecar field at Barber, and we finished second in class both days. We were beyond thrilled to finish and be back on the track; just a couple of old boys having a great time and enjoying the wonderful atmosphere of Barber.

To me, the Coleman/Carlin team is a perfect example of what AHRMA is all about: racing old school machines in a relaxed environment while remembering

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MOTORCYCLE HEADS SOUTH TO RACE WITH FMRRA | FLORIDA ROAD RACING ASSOCIATION

Had a blast this weekend racing with FMRRA at Palm Beach International Raceway! Learned a new track, met some cool people and raced against some different competitors. FMRRA has a very refreshing approach, with a premium put on keeping racing affordable with spec fuels and the majority of the classes not allowing much in the way of motor mods. Their new-for-2020 vintage classes are a good start and only need more people to show up for them to get more specific.

They utilized very fair performance indexing to get people racing against bikes that had similar performance, even if it wasn’t necessarily “period correct.” The timed qualifying was AWESOME, and I not only enjoyed the experience but really appreciated being gridded next to people of similar lap times when I was in the 25-bike Formula Twins race.

I originally planned to do the Grand Corsa 12-lap money race on the hybrid, but my times Saturday weren’t that good, and my body was complaining about not being in shape, so I opted out and just did one sprint race on each bike. My races were 14 and 17, so I had a lot of free time during the day to spectate and help my teammate Eric Lukehart. Eric seized his RS125 in practice (temperatures were 20 degrees cooler that day and he didn’t jet up enough) and wanted to park it, but I convinced him that we could easily repair it at the track with what he had on hand – and we did. We pulled it apart, found some light smearing of aluminum on the piston and cylinder wall and I went to work with my magical emery cloth. While we were working on it, Eric Watts and Coleen Colleen Urmson Watts were out racing in the Grand Corsa Moto 3 race. We enjoyed hearing the commentator (who was awesome by the way!) giving some blow-by-blows about Eric’s battle with Adrian (sorry I can’t remember his last name) also on a KTM. Eric ended up just barely beating Adrian and judging from the commentary afterwards, I can’t wait to see the GoPro footage! We hated not watching their race, but we got it running with plenty of time for race nine, Moto 3 sprint.

Eileen Morrow used her new Spree pit bike to show me her favorite spectating spot for race nine and we had fun watching Eric, Eric and Coleen blaring around for a couple laps before we saw Eric Lukehart coasting slowly down the back straight with his hand up. Uh oh! We raced back to the pits to be there if he needed any help, but he didn’t make it back until the race was over. It had seized again. Oh, the joys of racing two-strokes.

My race FINALLY came up and I was out on the hybrid first in Formula Twins/ Production Twins. They not only combine the classes, but also grid the novices and experts together, with qualifying times being the only thing establishing grid position.

So, there were 25 bikes on the grid, and I was in the 17th spot, but there were only eight bikes in my class, and I had no real idea who was and who wasn’t in my class.

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on a green bike that was holding me up a little. Our bikes were very similar on top speed down the straight, but he had a much better drive off the corners, so I kept catching him on the brakes, but not able to get by. This situation used to really frustrate me when I was younger, but over the years, I’ve learned to enjoy the challenge of getting around faster bikes, and I went to school on the guy and figured out a plan based on his weaknesses. He was slowest in the decreasing radius turn five. Next lap, I pushed hard in the turn before, but ended up pulling the trigger too soon and got balked mid corner. I tried going around the outside of turn five the next lap, but I just came up a little short. Finally, I got smart and backed off just a smidge coming out of turn four, giving myself the space to hit turn five at full speed and made the easy block pass going into turn six. I immediately gapped him, but the white flag came out just as I saw another rider pop into view ahead. I cut the distance in half on the next lap and figure I likely would have gotten him if it had been an eight-lap race. But overall, I felt pretty good about the contest. I haven’t checked times or anything but was told I finished fifth in class and had hit a 1:30 during the race, three seconds faster than my qualifying time!

I had a short break before race 17 to get the GoPros and transponder switched over to the trusty RD. Based on qualifying times, I felt pretty safe about winning my class, but really wanted to win the overall too. Only problem was that John Turner was there on his GSXR600 running in the “Super Vintage” class. We weren’t actually being scored against each other, but racers are racers, and I gave it my best shot! I got a great launch and had a flatly decent wheelie off the line that I converted into the holeshot. I knew John would crush me once we hit the straight, so I pushed hard trying to open a small gap. It was to no avail as John came rocketing by the first time we hit the back straight. I kept pushing every lap and at one point even gained some ground, but he was just cruising around and was never in any real danger of being passed. I won my class and finished second overall, so I really can’t complain!

I couldn’t do this without a lot of help from my sponsors: Scott Clough Racing, VO2 Leathers, Worldwidebearings, Retrodyne, Traxxion Dynamics, Tony Doukas Racing, Vintage Specialties, Continental Race Tires, Stickboy Racing-Bridgestone Race Tires, Hinson Clutch Components, Moto Tassinari, FAST from the Past, Economy Cycles, THR, Sprocket Specialists, Pit Bull race stands, Millennium Technologies, Cycle Gear, Team Capitol Powersports Yamaha, The Bike Guy, Keghunter Racing Team, Wink’s Bar and Grill Next up:

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Donie, TX November 9-10, 2019 By: Albert Newmann Photos: Bobby Hedge Residing in the landscape of what is referred to as East Central Texas is one of the best-kept secrets of the vintage motocross racing scene.

On a private family ranch, Jay Huffman and a team of friends and family have constructed a specific vintage facility over the past two years.

For this weekend, the rest of the country was presented a regional secret. The national finale event could not have picked a better location to cap off the year and rubber stamp many national championships for the Preston Petty National Vintage and Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series. The ranch features rolling hills and a sandy loam mixture with a nearly stereotypical Texas backdrop of cattle roaming amidst oil and natural gas wells. With over sixteen different states represented, the competition was stiff and the Texas hospitality was working overtime. With perfect fall temperatures and clear blue sky, the racers could not have asked Mother Nature for better conditions.

For most national races in the region, the first race of the day will typically kick off with one of the power-packed age group classes, and for Saturday it was the 50 Plus Intermediates and Experts. Immediately rocketing out of the first rubber band snap, it was local North Texas native, Bobby Hedge, winning the battle to the first turn. The Intermediate soon had his hands full with fellow Texans Gary Davis and Darren 22

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Terry, but managed to hold both off to take the first moto win.

The second moto did not go as well for Hedge, as it was Darren Porter aboard a small-bore Honda CR125 taking the moto win. Gary Davis and his steady 2-2 finish won the overall in the Intermediate group.

With the Experts on the gate, there was high anticipation to see Guy Cooper and his Penton 250 in action. However, mechanical difficulties prevented him from completing the first lap, and it was Floridian Greg Barnes taking the Expert group with two first place moto wins.

The next race up was one of the best battles of the day, as it was our 60 Plus Intermediates featuring multi-year champion John Fedor defending his title against a deep gate. Fedor pulled the holeshot in moto one and took an early lead. However, closing the gap was Kawasaki-mounted rider Jack Kyzer. On the third lap, Kyzer passed Fedor in the finish line corner and managed to fend Fedor off the rest of the moto. The second moto, Fedor once again had a great start and easily held off challenges from both Kyzer and Peter Marcin. Fedor’s 2-1 finishes bested Kyzer’s 1-3, and for Fedor, it secured yet another national championship for his mantle.

Race three had Florida’s Bill Hobson winning the Sportsman 500 Expert class over Rhett Smith, along with Jon Anderson winning the Intermediate class. Race four saw one of AHRMA’s youngest racers Reed Borgfield secure a national championship on this day in the 100cc Intermediate class.

Coincidentally, his father Tim Borgfield had locked up the 100cc Expert class the month before. The same race also showcased some great racing between Floridian Chris Stajdel and Tim Wilkinson in the Sportsman 125 Expert class. Stadjel’s 2-1 finish secured him the win on the day as well a national championship! Race five saw Maranda Anderson make her return to racing, winning the Women’s Intermediate class, and it was Mark Leopold in his rookie year winning the Open Age Novice class and national championship.

The most entertaining vintage race of the day was race eight, which featured the Open Age Experts, and was it ever a fast group on the track! The entertaining part was watching Ricky “Gator” Parker race on the borrowed Yamaha 750 twin of Mike Parker, going against some of the fastest vintage racers in the country: Brandon Glenn, Keith Klump, Kyle Kyzer, Phil Reed, and Greg Barnes. Parker and Glenn were in a constant cat and mouse in moto one and

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the crowd lined the fence to watch the behemoth Yamaha blast through each corner and straightaway, constantly challenging Glenn on his Honda CR250. It was truly a sight and sound to behold as Parker pushed the Yamaha to its limits. In the end it was Glenn winning both motos for the overall, and Klump managing to keep his Bultaco in the pack to edge out Parker for second overall with his 3-2 finish. Incredible day of vintage racing with over 100 entries, so congratulations to all the winners on the day.

What is becoming a South-Central Region tradition is the Saturday night Potluck dinner. The menu was quite expansive, and the dessert table satisfied everyone’s sweet tooth. The pits were alive throughout the evening with fire pits, music and, of course, bench racing sessions reliving racing days from the 1970s to the current day’s racing action.

With 150 entries for Post Vintage racing, Sunday’s race schedule was set up to be a long action-packed day. The track crew did an excellent job watering and preparing the course throughout the previous night and early morning hours. The first race of the day featured a fast gate of Ultima 125 and Ultima 250 classes. Once again, it was a showdown between Brandon Glenn, Ricky Parker, and Jonathan Campbell. The trio would battle early in each moto. However, the speed of Glenn allowed JANUARY 2020

him to separate from the pack and prevail as the winner of the Ultima 250 Experts. The Ultima 250 Intermediates had Sean Knaack winning the first moto. Unfortunately, mechanical issues prevented Knaack from lining up for the second moto, which allowed Gary Alsop Sr. to hold off Rick Fisher for the class victory.

Race two had our new National Off-Road Bob Bean Vintage MX Coordinator, Tony Paul, lining up on his big-bore Husqvarna in the PV Open Age Expert and putting in a great ride. Tony managed to win the class with a 1-2 score, and in the process had a great race with local fast guy Mitchell Hulsey. Another extremely fast rider making an AHRMA appearance this weekend was Todd Slavik of Ft Worth, TX, going up against the stellar lineup of Hoot Parker, Phil Reed, Greg Barnes, and Tim Wilkinson in the Post Vintage 50 Plus Expert group. In each moto, Slavik had to work his way past both Parker and Reed, taking the checkered flag in both for the win. This group put on some incredible racing with a lot of back and forth action.

Race three on the day featured the 60 Plus Intermediates and Experts.

Once again, a couple of national championships were on the line for each class, so racing was bound to be tense and closely contested. The first gate drop had Rhett Smith of Pendleton, SC, pulling the holeshot, with perennial champion Bob Bean and local Bobby Kyle on Smith’s rear tire. Kyle quickly took the lead, but by lap two Bean managed his way back into first. The two exchanged the lead back and forth several times, although Bean was able to stave off the threat from Kyle to go 1-1 in a very hard-fought battle, securing yet another national championship. The Intermediate group left on the second gate drop, and the showdown of Mike Cole and John Fedor was in play for this championship. Cole and another local Texas fast guy, Edward Hays, both worked their way up

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professional Guy Cooper and other national motocross legends from the past, such as Dennis Daft, Clay Hoenshell, James Adams, Stuart McAvoy, Rodney Wiginton, and the pesky Gator, Ricky Parker. It was a three-moto format spread over two days, and each moto the track was lined with racers and fans to enjoy incredibly tight racing action of screaming small bores from top to bottom of the lineup. In the end, it was Guy Cooper with a 1-3-1 finish standing on the top step of the podium. Local fast youngster Taylor Carruthers placed second with a 2-1-5 finish, Ricky Parker placed third with a 4-4-3. Clay Hoenshell had a DNF the very first moto, but his DNF-2-2 finish was not to be ignored, as he put in a legendary effort to force his way back into the conversation.

Proceeds from this race, along with a large number of donated auction items and personal monetary donations went to the cancer support group “Racin’ for the Cure.” They were presented a check for $6,400 resulting from efforts driven by Antique Twister Racing and the

Texas Vintage Grand Prix supporters.

All the national AHRMA motocross racers were able to experience one of the finest facilities in the country for vintage and post-vintage racing. In addition, they were able to see how a grassroots group of vintage enthusiasts were able to pull together to build this facility and execute a race to rival even those put on by professionally run facilities anywhere in the world. The entire Huffman family and all the supporters of this vision are to be congratulated for coming together and showcasing how things can be done when we all contribute. The list is a mile deep for those of you who made this event so special. Cannot wait to return in the future for another epic weekend!

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quickly into the expert group, putting separation on defending champion Fedor. Cole went on to win the day’s overall with a 1-1 and Hays’ 2-2 put him in second, while Fedor finished third overall. Cole secured his national championship and gave notice to the experts that his ride will most likely have him competing with that fast group in the coming year.

Race five pitted many of our Novice riders together on one gate. Once again there was some great racing within this mixed group of classes and racers with notable rides from Cody Barrow, winner of the Ultima 125 Novice, James Damuth, winner of the Ultima 250 Novice, Dave Wessling winning the Ultima 500 Novice, and the highlight class being 60 Plus Novice with John Mathewson, Billy Cole, and Elton Smith exchanging positions each moto. But it was the 3-1 finish of Mathewson beating out Cole and Smith for the win.

Race eleven had the much-anticipated showdown of Bill Hobson, Joel White, and Steve Tomlinson in the Grand Prix 250 Expert group. Hobson, the Eustis, FL, native, was on fire Saturday, and locally, White is well known for his incredible speed. Each moto, the two were within several bike lengths of each other, but Hobson and his Honda CR250 were just unbeatable, as Hobson jumped out front each moto and never let White make a pass. The blazing speed of these two riders kept the crowd entertained. Also on the gate were our Grand Prix 250 Intermediates, and with an inspiring ride, local Claude Cutshaw of Allen, TX, found himself near the top in each moto. However, this class was loaded with talent from top to bottom. John Fedor was able to work his way through the packed class each moto, and by the end of each race was able to maneuver past Cutshaw, Jefferey Blackwood, Brady Dickens and a host of other talent, to take the win. But the prize of this class went to Keith Canfield, riding just well enough to lock down the points lead for the national championship in this class. Great racing throughout this group, and for the day all races were close, with lots of action on the wellprepared track in Donie, Texas.

The highlight race event of the weekend was the special fundraising event of 100cc racing – the Wendi Jordan 100cc Memorial Pro-Cup. What could be a sign of things to come, this race was comprised of 100cc Yamaha and Suzuki Post Vintage race bikes. With seventeen riders, the gate was packed. The competition featured former JANUARY 2020

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A quick summary of notable race action from events of the 2019 Northeast Championship Series by Merritt Brown.

Allen’s Farm, Lawton, PA. Heavy midweek rain made for some alterations to the course, but that did not stop our riders from having a great time. In moto three, twenty-one riders were on the gate. The Vintage 60+ Expert class was won by Paul Wawrynovic on a CZ (1/1), Dave Meakem, also on a CZ, was second (2/2) and Jay Danek, on a Suzuki, was third (3/3). The number 147 CR 125, ridden by Stephen Clare, won the Sportsman 125 Expert Class.

North Pownal, VT. The second annual Stateline Riders Vintage Classic.

Saturday, Vintage 50+ cross country race was won by Jay Lane on a CZ with Denis Poitras on a Can-Am second. Joe Chodnicki’s Husqvarna was third, and Merritt Brown finished fourth on a Rokon. In Post Vintage racing, Matt Morrison led the way in PV 200 on a Honda, with Yamahas ridden by Brett Darrow and Phil Theo rounding out the top three.

Sunday was another perfect day for MX and we saw great technical, grass track riding. Billy Burns entered five classes and won them all. Kurt Spoonogle did win moto one of the PV 50+ Expert, but Burns’ Hodaka came back strong in Moto two. Thanks to Marc Bottesi, Vintage 60+ Expert winner, and Don Bierwirth, Vintage 50+ Intermediate winner, for all the hard work in preparing for the event. Some say it’s a bit far away, but if you do come out next year, you will see that it’s worth the few extra miles.

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Cayuga County Riders hosted a grass track MX event as part of the ISDE Reunion Ride. Thank you to Dave and Trish Barnes and the club for a spectacular 1.7-mile grass motocross track. In Race two, Next Gen 125 Intermediate saw Jason Taylor on a Honda holding off a charge by Jana Schneider’s Kawasaki. In Pre-Modern 250, Mark Curran’s Honda was too much for Karl Faruzel’s Yamaha. In Race three, Vintage 60+ Intermediate, Bultaco Steve Walton pulled off a second moto win over Renn Shepherd’s Ossa. A big thank you to our landowners and volunteers. Without them we would not have these opportunities.

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The 2019 Northeast Off Road Series Class Champions are: Cross Country Class Champions

PV, Pre-Modern & Next Gen Class Champions

Sportsman 200 Int., Scott Hatch; Sportsman Open

Historic 250 Int., Dave Scheffer; Historic 250 Nov.,

Ex., Mike Ferguson; Sportsman Open Int., Chris

David Salmen; Historic 500 Ex., Dave Meakem;

Miller; Vintage +50 Int., Joe Chodnicki; Historic

Historic 500 Int., Merritt Brown; GP 250 Int., Darrell

Open Nov., David Salmen; Historic Open Int., Chris

Wassil; GP 250 Nov., Ryan Coyle; GP 500 Int., Mike

Miller; PV 200 Ex., Mike Ferguson; PV 200 Int., Brett

Sciochetti; Ultima 250 Int., Mark Curran; Ultima

Darrow; PV 200 Nov., Ryan Coyle; PV Open Int.,

500 Int., Jim Bell; PV +40 Int., Brett Darrow; PV +

Tony Yannitelli; PV +50 Ex., Bob Frederick; PV+50 Int., Vince Monks; PV +60 Ex., Jay Danek; PV +60 Int., John Manly.

40 Nov., Todd Benson; PV +50 Int., Mike Sciochetti; PV +50 Nov., Chris Kronyak; PV +60 Int., Craig Curry; PV +70 Int., Doug Labarr; PV Open Age Int., Walter Hankel; PV Open Age Nov., Ryan Coyle; PV Woman’s Int., Jana Schneider; Pre Mod 250 Int.,

VMX Class Champions Classic 250 Int., Carl Hutcheson; ESS 250 Ex., Lee Curry; ESS 500 Int., Merritt Brown; Sportsman 250 Ex., Tom Sephton; Sportsman 250 Int., Denis Poitras; Sportsman 500 Int., Wayne Zebrowski; Vintage 40 Int., Ron Krzaczyk; Vintage +50 Ex., Jay Lane; Vintage +50 Int., Merritt Brown; Vintage +60 Ex., Paul Wawrynovic; Vintage +60 Int., Mark

Mark Curran; Next Gen 125 Int., Jason Taylor.

Congratulations to our Class Champions!

Hope to see everyone at the Awards Dinner scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Wyndham Garden York, https://www.wgyorkpa.com/ 2000 Loucks Rd., York, PA. For Hotel reservations call 717-846-9500.

Schneider; Vintage +60 Nov., Jim Allen; Vintage

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+70 Int., Ray Rondinella; Vintage +70 Ex., Merritt

Northeast’s Website: http://ahrmanortheast.com or

Brown, Sr.; Vintage Open Age Int., Ray Rondinella.

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BATTLE BY THE RIVER VINTAGE MX NATIONAL @ MMX RACING

The phone ringing over the loudspeakers broke up what WAS a perfectly chosen Led Zeppelin song for the mid-day break in the pits.

I cringed just for a moment. Ten seconds later, my phone rang as well.

It was Fish, and his call was to let me know the track wasn't in need of water and he was putting final touches on a couple of spots. The last words I heard from him, as I motioned to announcer Steve Thinger to get race 1 called to the line, were, "It's cake - get em' up here!"

The last west coast AHRMA National for 2019, had not been scheduled originally for November 10th. Nor had it been scheduled for Jerrad Fisher's (aka Fish) MMX Racing facility. It was actually a makeup date, to cover for SCRU, who had unfortunately needed to cancel their Mike Lightfoot National in October – a race I personally had been planning on attending, as it was always a great event.

Thus, when Kelly Shane, newly appointed NW Regional Off-Road Coordinator, called to ask if we could pull off a weekend double header, I knew we had big shoes to fill. Of course, the answer was, "Sure. No problem." Although, I had no idea how Fish was going to take the news that we needed to rearrange the entire weekend plan, and that it was now a two-race weekend. Fortunately, he was in a good mood when that phone call was made, and we were in business.

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The day before had been a great day of racing, with new ground being broken for both AHRMA NW and MMX Racing. Racers had been pretty happy about the facilities and format run for the AHRMA NW Regional. So, there was definitely a buzz at the riders meeting – both excitement and tension. The host club, Original Standard Motocross, was once again handling gate duties, and practice started right away. I was a bit nervous when a few bikes came off track covered with just a little too much chocolate cake for my liking.

However, by the end of practice it was clear that Fish had done it once again, and the track was already coming in.

Race one hit the line and the gate dropped on what was about to be an epic day of Vintage MX racing. Ed Sims, always looking dapper, and Al Wenzel in Classic 500 Expert, led a field also consisting of Classic 500 Intermediate and Open Age Expert/Intermediate to turn one. That start pretty much set the tone for the day. From there, it somehow just gained pace and quality. By Race thtree, the 250 Experts were ripping the OSMX Vintage track up, with Tanner Kale taking the overall for the day, followed by Gavin Leiper and Marty Burks. Scott Bellicitti rode his way to a win in Sportsman 250 Intermediate with Charels Haines and Patrick Fetzer rounding out that class as well.

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Race four included the Premier classes, and Kelly Shane was the class of the field, winning the Premier 500 Expert class. Michael Miller took Premier 500 Intermediate and Debbie Poole was getting smoother and quicker all day aboard her Beezer, taking Premier 350 Intermediate. Race five then saw wins going to Norm Wright for 60+ Intermediate, Peter Jorgenson in Early Sportsman Stock Intermediate. Jeff Mullins flowed his way to a win in ESS 500 Expert. There were a half dozen 70+ racers in attendance, and race six saw Doug Smith power his way to a well-deserved win in the Expert class with Rick Deford getting the nod in Novice.

Up until now, things were rolling right along, and the morning's great racing seemed almost routine, with the riders coming to the gate all smiles. Something was definitely different though, as the guys lined up for Race seven. The 60+ Experts were lined up, with names like Turner, Brown, Gerstenberg, Newell, and a host more of fast, sixty-something racers.

The veteran racers did not disappoint either.

Hard racing went down in both motos. Pat Brown hammered his way to the overall win, followed by Danny Turner and Bob Bellicitti.

Mixing it up in the middle of that field were a pair of Open Twins Experts, Marty Burk and Al Wentzel, who were not about to let the "other bikes" steal the whole show.

But it was Marty who got to stand on top of the podium when it was all over for the day.

It isn't always pretty in Vintage MX Tanner Kale (95k) saved this near huckabuck to go on and win

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By race ten, it was clear the track conditions were ideal for fast laps and bar-to-bar racing. So, the Novices had their turn. In Sportsman 250 Novice, Cliff Woodruff, bested his buddies Gary Moore, Cy Yee, and Michael Carpenter, who once again proved he was the Iron Man. His number 330 raced so many motos that the scorers came over to the start area to verify he was actually in all those races! Not to be outshone, 60+ Novice was going at it hammer and tongs. Dennis Rhodes and Robert Barnes went 2-1 in moto one but it was Rhodes who turned the tables in moto two and earned himself an overall win, as well as his last ride as a Novice. He was greeted at the podium with news that he will be racing as an Intermediate in 2020.

Congratulations and condolences were both heard from the crowd.

Russell Heck also found the MMX soil to his liking, with a win in Classic 125 Novice. In total, a dozen novices went out and raced hard, a good showing for sure.

I would like to say that Original Standard and MMX conspired to make Race 11, the final race of the day, the best. Things like that just cannot be scripted. But somehow, the Vintage Moto gods smiled on us again. Local NorCal hot shoe Danny Turner had already battled George Amaro (92Q) and Gary Gronow (G67) battle for position with Pat Brown all weekend. Technically, they weren't even in the same class for this one. But apparently, they didn't get the memo because when the gate dropped, it was the same duo who flew to an early lead in the second moto. It looked like another DT/PB show was about to unfold, for a few laps anyway. The two leaned on each other hard and lap times were dipping into new territory for the day. However, there were a pair of Jorgensens, one aboard a John Deere painted Husqvarna, about to make their names known. The Marysville, CA, fans were lined up on the front straightaway, as David Jorgensen began to inch his way closer to Turner and Brown. It was Brown, who blinked first, and Turner slipped past. By the end of lap three, Jorgensen was within striking distance to the big twin of Brown. He made his move to second overall on the race track, which was also second in Sportsman 500 Expert. At this point, it was youth and exuberance vs. experience and treachery, with things getting really interesting. As the CZ led the Husky past the white flag, no one had any idea who would win, including the two putting on the show. At the line, it was David Jorgensen nipping Turner for the overall with the other Jorgensen, AJ, bringing it home third. It was a befitting end to what was a L to R: Danny Turner, Pat Brown, Bob Bellecitti and Chett Malito share the perfect day of racing. podium and a laugh for their efforts in 60+ Expert At the awards ceremonies, there were plenty of handshakes and tired, but happy faces. Battles had been fought - won and lost.

I normally despise the phrase “they were all winners,� but it really did fit this time around.

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1975 Yamaha MX400B – My current race bike of choice for the Sunshine State Vintage Club series races. This is the ultimate weapon for the 201cc-Open, 1975 and older, expert class. Original, low hour bike that I have only ever replaced the seat cover, tires, and had the suspension gone through by Pro-Action. Still on original bore, I JUST replaced the original piston before this season.

also had a plain concrete floor, bare “stud” walls, Every AHRMA member knows that you need and no insulation, air conditioning, or heat. someplace to go for a bit of solitude and to There was also an 8’ x 12’ alcove cut out of work on your bikes. Ideally, this would also the shop and open to the outside for storage double as a spot for you and your buddies to of lawn equipment. Wasted space, in my hang out and maybe watch motorcycle videos, opinion. quaff a few brews, and engage in some serious So, over the past three decades, I’ve made bench racing. For some, this might be a full-on some improvements to make the barn a better race shop with multiple hydraulic lifts and a full motorcycle shop. First, the walls and ceiling were complement of machine tools. For others it might insulated and finished with drywall and plaster. be something as simple as a small area in their garage The floor was covered in checkerboard vinyl tile, and Av ngs l thi central heating and air with an insulated overhead door with a toolbox, workbench, and milk crate bike stand. My ery unsu a c i ag spectin g exterior hides m personal version of motorcycle nirvana is simply called “The Barn.” were installed to keep the shop comfortable all year long. I also When my wife Cinda and I bought our house in North Florida almost walled in the outside alcove, with a doorway into the shop and a large 30 years ago, the detached 1,200 square-foot shop was my main reason for picture window overlooking our property and the 1,000-acre prairie buying. Sure, my wife loved the house and the ten acres of beautiful oak behind it. This nice little space started out as my “trophy room,” but trees, but all I cared about was a place to restore, maintain, and display eventually became Cinda’s hobby room. My trophies all had to go into vintage dirt bikes. Fortunately, the house came complete with its own storage, but at least she enjoys spending time out in the barn with me. A 3-car garage, so my wife was happy to keep her car in the garage. The sound system and TV completed the remodeling. barn was all mine.

In addition to a great space to restore, work on, and display my modest Having been used by the original homeowner as a woodworking shop, vintage bike collection, about a third of the shop is dedicated to my it was equipped with plenty of outlets – both 120 and 240 volt – plus an copper sculpture business. This is something I have been doing since high overhead door, nice big windows, and a separate bathroom. However, it school as an avocation. But since retiring from the automotive business 15 32

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Ford roadster hot rod, but better late than never. years ago, selling my original copper sculptures A metal lathe and mill might be in my future too. and tables has been a great way to support my y Moto Since I had plenty of acreage, I borrowed some heavy vintage bike addiction. As a bonus, the welder, plasma ispla cross a nd Trials collection on d equipment from a friend who owns a commercial contracting cutter, sheet metal brake, and English wheel for my sculptures business and built a ¾-mile-long motocross track. It’s a great place to often come in handy when restoring bikes. practice, and on nice weekends I’ll invite my buddies to come over and Of course, there are most of the typical shop amenities: workbenches, ride the “Back Yard Nationals” – with plenty of beer and bench racing in toolboxes, parts storage, bead blast cabinet, parts washer, buffer, large the shop afterwards. air compressor (mounted outside!), a few machine tools, bright, LED So that’s my version of the perfect place to work on bikes – or even just overhead lighting, shop sink, and a comfy futon couch. For bike work, to go sit and gaze lovingly at my little collection. Not perfect, it’s often I still use the old wooden motorcycle bench that I built from Dirt Bike pretty cluttered, and the cabinets and workbench could probably stand Magazine plans in about 1974. The hinged deck makes it easy to load to be spiffed-up a bit, but it suits me fine, decorated in typical dirt biker bikes and the work height is pretty much perfect. It’s not as fancy as a fashion with lots of racing posters and pictures, plus mementos of my modern hydraulic bike lift, but over the years it’s helped me complete over racing career. fifty vintage motocross and trials bike restorations.

The next improvement planned for the shop is a full-size automotive lift. When I get up every morning I can’t wait to get out to my “barn.” There’s always a new project to get started on!

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TOOLBOX TIPS

TOOL OF THE BY: JOE KOURY

I started tinkerin’ with engines at an early age and worked on hotrod Chevys through high school. My first Honda tune-up – on a friend’s CB350 – occurred in 1970. That piqued my interest, and by ’72, I was spinning wrenches professionally in a Honda dealership. I witnessed hundreds of junk repair jobs during my 35-year stint at American Honda as a tech rep and training instructor, learned from valuable mentors and sage, old mechanics along the way. I’ll never graduate from the School of Hard Knocks, and that’s okay, because its knowledge is limitless.

I stood around in my shop for about five minutes just ponderin’ and thinkin’, “What are some basic tools and tricks that I could never do without in the shop and paddock?” Here are a few of my go-to helpers, some obvious and common, some less so.

1. JIS cross point screwdrivers and impact bits. Phillips screwdrivers do not fit Japanese cross head screws. Period. They cause cam-out, damaging the screw and the driver tip. Invest in a #2 for starters, replace all the damaged screw heads and start over. You’ll thank me later.

2. Impact driver with JIS #2 and #3 bits for those stubborn-to-remove screws. One pop, and zero foul language.

3. Quality 12-point wrench and 6-point sockets. 12-point box wrenches give you more access in tight confines, reducing the amount of cursing involved. 6-point sockets will not round off bolt/nut heads (same cursing thing). Flank drive is recommended.

4. Reverse taper spoke wrenches save your nipples. Who wants sore nipples, and broken spokes?

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11. Zip tie gun. A trick, must-have tool. Applies adjustable/variable tension to zip ties, and then cuts the end flush with the zip tie head. No more bloody hands working around those tie ends you snipped off with side cutters. Your Band-Aid stash will last much longer.

12. Heat gun. A must for ball bearing removal and installation. Never use a torch. Also applies needed heat for removal of frozen bolts and studs.

I’m thinking bout a holster for mine, I use it so much.

13. .025 safety wire. I use .020, .025 and .032. But the .025 is so much easier to twist than the fatter .032, especially in tighter places.

14. Rubberized gasket paper. Fel-Pro #3157. This stuff is dope.

Stronger than paper, easier to cut and less hassle to remove after it’s been baked onto the engine.

15. Mount a small vise in your trailer. Mine is very popular during the weekend. Enough said.

16. Small to medium automotive scissor jack. Swiped mine out of a wrecked Honda Civic back in the ‘70s. Another popular loaner.

17. Flange nut for taps. Tightened down against the metal, as you go, the nut helps keeps your tap dang near square.

18. Pin vise and needle drill index. These items come in handy for emergency jet changes, jet cleaning and jet calibrating.

5. 1/4-inch wobble adapter for sockets. Improves angle of attack; saves the fastener and the tool.

19. Two small jumper wires. Handy for adding a ground or extending a circuit during those difficult troubleshooting exercises. Harness and control those electrons.

6. 1/4-inch t-handle. It’s all about the spin. I’ve had a t-handle addiction for over 40 years. No cure. Grab a 3/8-inch t-handle too.

20. Needle-nose vice grips, small version. These little pinchers have bailed me out many times.

7. Hondabond HT. Best sealer for all-around use. Gasoline, oil and heat resistant. Great for sealing crankcases; easy on and easy clean-up. A handsome gray color to accent your builds.

21. 6 mm Time-Sert kit and a stout easy-out. I’ve restored many a thread at various venues the past few years. This little assortment can save your weekend, or someone else’s.

8. Properly sharpened gasket scraper. I use a grinder to form the angle, and then a flat file to dress a perfectly flat cutting edge. Follow up with a whetstone. Test it on a piece of scrap to make sure there is no fine scratching of the surface. Keep your file and stone handy for touch-ups.

CAUTION: Never use rotary Scotchbrite/Roloc pads. These abrasive discs remove metal and destroy machined gasket surfaces. Aluminum’s worst nightmare.

22. Dead blow hammer. The only way to dislodge previously impossible to budge engine castings. It’ll dress up your toolbox too.

23. Cabinet tip screwdrivers. No, all screwdriver tips are not created equal. The cabinet tips are straight on the sides and not flared out like a standard flat blade. These tips will get you into those little bores where carburetor jets live without damaging the casting. And, I swear, they grip the slots better too.

9. Cylinder leak down tester. Pinpoints the leak and determines how severe it is. Compression testers are crude by comparison; only helpful if you have cylinder filling/volume issues (cam timing or worn cam lobes), carbon deposits or bent connecting rods. These testers are the only (proper) tool for evaluating valve and piston ring sealing.

24. Honda jet cleaner. Calibrated, smooth wire rods for cleaning jets. The skinny one is a must for those tiny pilot jets. No more hunting around for that piece of wire that ‘might’ fit the jet. There may be a pit bike or generator in need of a carburetor rescue so 24 and 25 are essential aids.

10. Scribe/pick tool. Handy as an eleventh finger. Poke, puncture, scribe, scrape, dig. Nearly limitless features for such a basic piece of metal, but mostly invaluable as a ‘reach in and retrieve’ tool in tight spaces using the 90-degree end.

25. Mercury engine cleaner. This stuff is magical. Dissolves carburetor varnish and attacks the burned-on oil that’s so hard to remove from cylinder, crankcase and cylinder head fins. Softens carbon deposits wherever they live.

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Baton Rouge Raceway in Baker, Louisiana, was home for the final round of AHRMA Dirt Track racing for 2019. The event, named after local racing legend Mike Gerald, is in its 3rd year although this was the first time that an AHRMA National has been held in conjunction with this race. With temperatures bouncing between scorching hot a few weeks before to frigid just days before the event, the weather come that Saturday was anybody’s guess. Fortunately, we were treated to 100% sunshine and high 50s, some perfect temps for racing.

Organized by Baton Rouge native Todd Campbell and promoted by Maurice Turgeau of Laroque Motorsports, the one-day event turned out a very wide variety of machinery and spectators, ranging from the Dinosaur Class to modern 450s and topped off with some beautiful entries from the Bultaco Astro series. There was something to satisfy every generation of dirt track fan. Several hundred spectators joined the fun, most making the journey from New Orleans and all along the Gulf Coast, but some coming from as far away as Ohio.

Practice started after lunch and the excitement didn’t end till after 10 PM that night. The non-AHRMA support classes were combined, not only helping fill the grids, but opening the event to a broad range of ages and bike styles. By doing this we hope to show these groups how much fun the AHRMA classes and organization is as a whole. As a result, we were able to add several new Pee Wees on the line, a

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AHRMA members. In part, this was from the excitement generated by having great, colorful characters from the past attend, like Mike Gerald, David Aldana, and Beno Rodi. Included in the support classes were: Pee Wee, Mini, Mini Mod, 250, Knobby, Twins, Bultaco and Open Pro. AHRMA race one included Dinosaur, Classic 250 and Classic 500 bikes piloted by Henry Sansing, Scott Taylor and Beno Rodi, with the final results in that order. Race two combined Sportsman, Sportsman 750 and 70s Singles. Jimmy Ewing, Ricky Parker and Beno Rodi were seen taking the wins in their respective classes. Race three was comprised of the Sportsman 600 class with Shanon Slocum, Paul Covert and race director David Aldana rounding out the podium for this one. And finally, the Open Class with the win going to Robert Paxton, 2nd Forest Smith and 3rd Jamie Myers.

All in all it was an excellent event with tons of local support and the perfect way to wrap up the AHRMA Dirt Track season. In the end we were bombarded with requests to come back and do it up bigger and better for next year, which is our plan. Special thanks to Mike Gerald, Todd Campbell and Baton Rouge Raceway for the warm welcome and enthusiasm which definitely makes us want to come back.

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AHRMA members who are in their 30s or younger do have an interest in AHRMA history and the history of those who made the sport what it is today, whatever the discipline was in which they excelled. To see that interest, respect and admiration put into a presentation, especially by someone born four or five decades after most of the events outlined took place, is impressive; it is, or should be, an encouraging message to all of us in AHRMA. For a biography project in school, eighteen-year-old Milana Newell chose John Penton as her subject. She researched extensively and created an attractive, informative and concise slide presentation. John Penton is of particular interest to her because, among other reasons, she races a Penton 175 Jackpiner in AHRMA VMX. Milana comes by her interest in John Penton and Penton motorcycle history naturally; English-born father Stephen competed on the Penton Jackpiner in the Welsh 2-Day International and Brecon Beacons 2-Day, both in 1977.

From the age of 6, Milana has been riding motorcycles and horses on her parent’s farm near Bend, OR, first becoming competitive on equestrian junior level. Over time though, it became difficult for her to predict her horse's movements due to Milana being deaf. So, as her competitive days in equestrian competition ended, her attention focused on honing her motorcycle skills to eventually compete in regional AHRMA events with her father.

John Penton Milana's love for riding and racing is diversified, from taking part in XC, MX and Trials Biopoem by: Milana Newell John to eventually hitting a roadrace track day. She loves it all. Simply cruising the hills near creative, active, funny, and warm her home is a joy; getting out with her parents for a family ride is a great break from farm Husband to Katherine Marks and father of three sons named Tom, duties. Seventeen horses, seven dogs and five cats don't feed themselves!

One of the biggest benefits Milana experienced as an AHRMA member is the feeling Jeff, and Jack. second husband to his best friend’s wife, Donna of acceptance, to open up and engage her fellow competitors as mentors, not just as Who loved to ride motorcycles, and who loves his family. another racer to beat. Fellow riders like Ellen Voermans have embraced her and helped her Who experienced Passion, sadness, and determination become more confident in competition and outside of it.

Who feared Losing his wife, his business, and his brother Ted. With her confidence in check and the entrepreneurial spirit of John Penton on her mind, Who created the Penton motorcycle, had his own dealership, and even Milana has yet another passion in play, she knows a thing or two about sewing. Milana had his own clothes line with Alpinestar has adapted her sewing skills to motorcycle racing by designing and manufacturing Who wanted to have people who rode his bikes (the Penton) feel like motorcycle covers for her fellow riders. Family, friends and even legendary racer, Dick family, who, if you had something that Mann, have taken notice and use her custom covers. How cool is that!? broke on your motorcycle, would come personally to help you fix it What does the future hold for Milana? She plans to continue developing her skills with the sewing needle in college and vintage motorcycle racing on the weekends with Who lives in Amherst Ohio friends and family. 1AHRMA. Penton

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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

2019: New Venues, Great Racing, Good fun. 2020 here we come!

BY: ALBERT NEWMANN The 2019 season has concluded, and what a busy year we had.

There were new venues introduced with the Circle Bar Ranch Motorsports Park Cross-Country and Motocross events as well as the Cantium Oilman’s Motocross event in Kentwood, Louisiana. Rain seemed to dominate the early portion of the year, but by the time fall rolled around, we witnessed some of the best racing weather ever. This update will feature a few quick notes and a brief review of the regional Cross-Country event that occurred at the Texas Vintage Grand Prix Course in Donie, Texas. Looking forward to 2020!

Regional Cross-Country has really started to catch on, and many of our motocross racers are beginning to participate as the amount of seat time of Cross-Country racing has been a big appeal to those of us accustomed to 12-minute motos. The Friday before the National Vintage and Post-Vintage Motocross race at the Texas Vintage Grand Prix course, was our second regional event for the year. The course featured some additional sections which were well received. The buzz of the day was that Parker Fleming, grandson to Bill “Pops” Fleming, and a national motocross racer, came out to race with us.

The speed at which Parker ran the course was unreal. It was a real treat to see how fast someone like him can ride through the woods, and it left us with dropped jaws. Several of our AHRMA National Cross-Country champions were in attendance, and another legend in both the Motocross and Cross-Country world, Clay Hoenshell, also ran the course with us. Just an incredible day of great racers and great racing. The Uncle-Nephew rivalry of Heith Parker and Ricky Parker was fun to watch as once again; the elder Parker schooled the youngster around the course in the Post Vintage 200 Expert class.

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win in the largest class of the day. Alan Drane was blazing fast, and secured his regional championship in the Historic Open Expert class. It was the Southeast Texas rivalry of Rodney Reed and Jimmy Stark, battling it out for the win in the Vintage 50 Plus Intermediate class. Newcomers to AHRMA, James and Caegan Damuth, both put in great rides in the Post Vintage Open Intermediate class, with James edging out Caegan for the victory.

Keith Klump was victorious over Gary Davis in the Sportsman Open Expert class, and David Anderson battled with Husqvarna-mounted Charlie Moore to win the Post Vintage 60 Plus Intermediate class. Nearly 60 entries on a Friday afternoon showed again that this series has good promise for the region, and we will look to add another site for future racing.

By the time you read this article, we should have all the regional championships finalized and posted up on the AHRMA.org South Central page, as well as updated on our AHRMA South Central Facebook page. In next month’s issue, expect to see a race review on the Cantium Oilman’s regional as well as the 2020 regional schedule. Stay tuned, as we expect to have even better awards in 2020. Don’t forget, we will be handing out regional championships at Diamond Don’s in early April.

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor for the South-Central region, please contact me soon, as we are taking on new sponsors currently. We have a few new, exciting sponsors lining up now, as well as current sponsors already re-upping for 2020.

Until next month…

Albert Newmann

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MID-ATLANTIC REGION Shaun Moose (103) has the inside line for the 200 Expert start at Twilight Farms as Andy Haldeman (669), Brian Schwien (131), Joshua Zerance (23Z), Christian Brumbaugh (74X), and Dan Sharpless (877) give chase.

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The 2019 Mid-Atlantic Cross-Country season came to a close in exciting fashion. Two new venues were scheduled for the final rounds, and racers were excited to get a glimpse of what Twilight Farms and White Rose Motorcycle Club had in store.

Joe Cole and Dave Driver (67D) take the expert line at Twilight Farms.

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Twilight Farms – October 13, 2019 A late addition to the schedule, round nine took place in rural Airville, PA, just southwest of Lancaster, at Twilight Farms. This private property is mainly situated in a wooded valley, and combined with beautiful autumn weather, provided a wonderful setting for the day’s event. The course was laid out through the hillsides of the property with many elevation changes, off-camber trail, and flowing single track. The experience was extremely fun and challenging. At one point, the riders were led to cross the creek at the base of the valley, then directed back up the other side of the valley. Many positions were gained or lost on this intense hill climb. The section provided a great vantage point for spectators, who were willing to lend a hand or give the riders some extra motivation with their cheers.

Many thanks to the property owners for their gracious accommodations and excellent course.

A field of 44 riders took to the course for the morning’s vintage race. Dave Kutskel took the overall win on his Honda followed by Christian Brumbaugh on a DT250. Husqvarna-mounted Joe Cole, in his first race as an expert, took home a solid third. Kerry Kubena, represented the novice riders in strong fashion by securing a solid sixth place finish on his Husky. The largest class in the field, with nine riders, was Vintage 60+ Intermediate. Glenn Hershey overtook Alfred Schnug on lap three to claim the class victory on his Can-Am.

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The Post Vintage race saw 79 riders take the green flag in a competitive race. After seven laps, the top five riders were separated by just over one minute. Ethan Waddell and Dan Sharpless swapped the lead several times, with the YZ250 of Waddell taking the checkered flag just 18 seconds ahead of Sharpless’ KDX. Early Open Intermediate action saw Brett Reichart best seven other riders by leading every lap on his KX250.

B rett was also the top finishing intermediate rider in the field, and for his efforts earned a black expert stripe for round 10.

A Yamaha MX battle up Twilight Farm’s infamous hill; Fred Walker (13) & Alfred Schnug (31A).

White Rose Motorcycle Club – October 27, 2019 Located in Spring Grove, PA, White Rose Motorcycle Club was host to the final round of 2019.

Chartered in 1952, the club is well known for its AMA professional hill climb events. Ample parking and a large well-kept clubhouse greeted participants, but the hill dominated the scene. Rain was in the forecast, but thankfully held off long enough for plenty of camaraderie and bench racing (“I think I can make that hill climb!”) the evening before the event. But the rain would not wait long. Overnight, and into the morning, heavy rain and wind moved into the area. With the rain forecast to end by 10:30AM, race director Dave Kutskel and his crew made the tough, but wise, decision to delay the morning’s vintage race until the rain stopped. A local weather station in nearby Hanover recorded nearly two inches of rain during the storm.

The course featured many elevation changes, with the riders twice traversing the face of the pro hill climb course (no we did not go straight up!). Tight, flowing single-track through roots, rocks, trees, dirt roads, a short motocross section, and more elevation changes provided the riders with a nice variety of terrain. In the spirit of Halloween, many riders chose to participate in a costume contest during the races, which added some extra flair to the day’s event. A pack of Minions, Pocahontas, Mario (Honda) and Luigi (Kawasaki), Speed Racer, Captain America, Ronnie Mac, and many other characters lined up to race.

Beautiful sunny weather followed the rain; however, the rain had left its mark as 34 riders lined up for the Vintage start amidst standing water puddles. As the green flag fell, the course headed straight into the first

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climb across the face of the hill. Screaming engines and spinning knobbies signaled that the mud and slick conditions would be a challenge. Harrison Walkama took the lead from Joe Cole on lap two and survived the mud to take the overall victory on his Honda.

Christian Brumbaugh, piloting a Yamaha with a Jack-O-Lantern tank, and Cole duplicated their second and third place finishes from round nine. Nick Gatrell and Grant Reichart swapped the lead in the Vintage 200 Intermediate class. Each completed four laps, but the Hodaka of Reichart reached the checkered flag 26 seconds ahead.

Ten riders were able to complete four laps in the tough conditions, including a strong sixth overall by 60+ Intermediate class winner, Anthony Long, on a Penton.

While mud still remained, the course conditions improved dramatically for the 54 riders entered in the afternoon’s Post Vintage race. Improved conditions were evident as many top riders were able to complete six laps. After a strong showing in the morning race, Christian Brumbaugh rode his IT200 to the overall win while leading every lap. Brian Grove, riding his Husqvarna in a pink bunny suit, finished second followed by Mark Hummel, also on a Husqvarna.

Fresh off of securing second overall in the AHRMA National Post Vintage Cross-Country Series, Steve Bowman and his Yamaha IT took top honors over fellow IT rider Charlie Walker in the PV 50+ Expert class. Rylin Pacella and Nathan Joseph were second and third behind Brumbaugh in the always competitive PV 200 Expert class.

A special thanks to the sponsors of the Mid Atlantic Region’s events: Potomac Vintage Riders, Preston Petty Products, Stainless Cycle, Vee Rubber, and Works Enduro Riders. Another special thanks from the participants to Dave Kutskel and his stellar crew for their dedication and efforts throughout the season. 2019 ended on a strong note with great experiences conquering new ground at these new venues, each of which has been gracious enough to invite the series back for the 2020 season. Make plans to join us next year.

The 2020 schedule is available on the Facebook page (AHRMA Mid Atlantic Vintage Racing) and complete results are posted at:

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V is for Victory...and alsoVolunteer Can't have one without the other

BY & EDITED BY: BECKY HAYES Help Us Help You 1. Volunteer Cross Country events are run by volunteers – sign up, tech, scoring, scoring tent set-up and take down. Yes, we have a great core group of volunteers, but not everyone can go to every event. We can always use and appreciate more people volunteering. We even provide free on-the-job training. This year, we will have a special need for more tech volunteers. Want to learn more about the bikes and meet the riders? Tech is the place to be.

Photo by: Kevin McIntosh

Tech Inspection

2. Bring your membership card. “I brought it, but it is back at the truck,” is not helpful.

Don't have a membership? You can get one at sign-up.

3. Fill out the Entry Forms completely including: class, skill level, bike make, model, year, and displacement. ‘Cross Country’ and ‘Novice’ are not classes. ‘60+.’ Was that Vintage or Post Vintage? This is especially challenging when no bike information is listed. No skill level?

You are going to be designated as an Expert.

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Riders Meeting

4. Bike numbers. Please, make sure the number on the entry form and on your bike match.

"24J on the entry, and J24 on the bike" – yes, it does make a difference. "003 on pre-entry form, 3 on the bike" – yes, it does make a difference. "Different numbers on front and side number plates" – yes, it does make a difference. "No side number plates." Try scoring at a muddy race when the front number plates are covered. Yes, it does make a difference.

5. Bike number visibility. As per the AHRMA Handbook, numbers must be 6 inches and letters 3 inches tall. Vintage bikes shall use white backgrounds with black numbers and letters.

Post Vintage shall use yellow background with black numbers and letters. A "red background with white numbers" looks pretty in the pits, but we can't read it at scoring. "Black x on black background?" If you are asked to add an x because of duplicate numbers, please, please, use a contrasting color.

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Starting Rows

6. Attend the Riders Meeting. It is mandatory. You probably know the speech by heart, but there may be some important information for the day that you don't know about.

7. Participate in the correct race. Vintage Race is for all Vintage, Women, and Novice riders. Post Vintage race is for all Post Vintage Experts and Intermediate riders. This is usually an issue with Post Vintage Novice riders riding in the Post Vintage race, but I have seen...

8. Start on the correct row. Row signs are posted. If you are not sure, please, just ask.

Post Vintage Novice on the front row of the Post Vintage race? Yup, it happened.

9. At scoring. When you enter the ribbons, you are in a no passing zone. If you really needed to make the pass, you should have been going faster before you got to scoring. A quick stop and go is required for safety and for the scorers to get your number.

Thank yous are always appreciated.

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Scoring Tent

Note: Note: the ‘examples’ are real. I have not included names and changed numbers to protect the guilty.

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2020 AHRMA NATIONAL 2020 AHRMA National Cross Country Series

2020 Rehv Moto AHRMA National Historic Roadrace Series

Date

Venue

14-Mar 15-Mar 28-Mar 29-Mar 3-Apr 4-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr 1-May 2-May 22-May 13-Jun 14-Jun 25-Jul 26-Jul 8-Aug 9-Aug 12-Sep 13-Sep 3-Oct 10-Oct 11-Oct 24-Oct 25-Oct 6-Nov 7-Nov

White Lightning; Buffalo, SC White Lightning; Buffalo, SC Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane; LA Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane; LA Diamond Don's; Jefferson, TX Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR Circle Bar Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX Circle Bar Motorsports; Fluvanna, TX Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA Shady Acres; Friendsville, MD Shady Acres; Friendsville, MD Pine Lake Raceway; Ashtabula, OH Pine Lake Raceway; Ashtabula, OH Razorback Riders ISDT; Combs AR Razorback Riders ISDT; Combs AR Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL Hayes Farm; Ramsey, IL Hayes Farm; Ramsey, IL T&S Racing (Double Points); Henryetta, OK T&S Racing (Double Points); Henryetta, OK

Mail-in/ Fax/Email Pre-entry Deadline 28-Feb 28-Feb 13-Mar 13-Mar 20-Mar 20-Mar 3-Apr 3-Apr 17-Apr 17-Apr 8-May 29-May 29-May 10-Jul 10-Jul 24-Jul 24-Jul 28-Aug 28-Aug 18-Sep 25-Sep 25-Sep 9-Oct 9-Oct 23-Oct 23-Oct

Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 1-Mar 1-Mar 16-Mar 16-Mar 23-Mar 23-Mar 6-Apr 6-Apr 20-Apr 20-Apr 11-May 1-Jun 1-Jun 13-Jul 13-Jul 27-Jul 27-Jul 31-Aug 31-Aug 21-Sep 28-Sep 28-Sep 12-Oct 12-Oct 26-Oct 26-Oct

Date

Venue

2/7/09 2/20/23 3/27/29 4/17/19 4/24/26 5/22/24 6/19/21

Laguna Seca; Salinas, CA (NO Academy) Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA (RR Academy) Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC (RR Academy) Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA (RR Academy) Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA (RR Academy) Heartland Park, Topeka, KS (RR Academy) New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ (RR Academy) Double Nat'l Points Round

Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL (RR Academy) 7/31-8/2 Gingerman Raceway (RR Academy) Talladega Gran Prix, Munford, AL 9/119/13 (RR Academy - not applicable to Barber) 10/8/11 Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, AL (NO Academy)

17-Jul

7/24/26

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18-Jan 21-Mar 11-Apr 25-Apr 2-May 23-May 18-Jul

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Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 29-Jan 13-Feb 20-Mar 10-Apr 10-Apr 15-May 12-Jun

7/TBD 8-Aug 30-Aug 12-Sep 26-Sep 10/TBD 7-Nov

Venue Morgan County Celebration Arena; Priceville, AL Hanging Rock; Kershaw, SC Aonia Pass MX; Aonia, GA Tarheel Speedway; Tarheel, NC Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Harpster Ohio Flat Track; Harpster, OH GTR Complex; Gaston, SC Pine Lake Raceway; Ashtabula, OH Fuji Park; Carson City, NV Aonia Pass MX; Aonia, GA Tarheel Speedway; Tarheel, NC Baton Rouge Raceway; Baker, LA T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

Mail-in/ Fax/ERace mail Type Pre-entry Deadline

Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST)

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17-Jan

ST ST & TT ST & TT

6-Mar 27-Mar 10-Apr 17-Apr

9-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 20-Apr

2-Jan

8-May

11-May

ST & 1/2

3-Jul

6-Jul

24-Jul 14-Aug 28-Aug 11-Sep

27-Jul 17-Aug 31-Aug 14-Sep

23-Oct

26-Oct

ST ST ST & TT ST ST ST

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SERIES SCHEDULES 2020 Redwood Engineering AHRMA National Vintage Motocross Series Date

Online Mail-in/ Pre-entry Fax/E-mail Deadline Pre-entry (midnight Deadline CST) 17-Jan 20-Jan 7-Feb 10-Feb

Venue

2-Feb 22-Feb

Arizona Cycle Park (ACP); Buckeye, AZ Monster Mountain MX GP; Tallahasseee, AL Glen Helen (Truck Track) MX; San 21-Mar Bernardino, CA 28-Mar Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane, LA 4-Apr Diamond Don's; Jefferson, TX 5-Apr Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA 25-Apr Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR 23-May Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS 27-Jun Saddleback East; Bedford, KY 4-Jul Pavillon MX Park; Pavillion, NY 18-Jul Dutch Sport Park MX; Bloomingdale, MI 25-Jul Arch View MX; Washington Park, IL 23-Aug Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO 20-Sep Rattlers Run VMX; Fairfield, WA 26-Sep Texas Vintage GP; Donnie, TX 4-Oct Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA 18-Oct Carnegie; Carnegie, CA 7-Nov T&S Racing (Double Points); Henryetta, OK

6-Mar

9-Mar

13-Mar 20-Mar 20-Mar 10-Apr 8-May 12-Jun 17-Jun 3-Jul 10-Jul 17-Jul 17-Jul 7-Aug 18-Sep 2-Oct 23-Oct

16-Mar 23-Mar 23-Mar 13-Apr 11-May 15-Jun 20-Jun 6-Jul 13-Jul 20-Jul 20-Jul 10-Aug 21-Sep 5-Oct 24-Oct

2020 Race Tech AHRMA National Post Vintage Motocross Series Date

Venue

1-Feb 23-Feb

Arizona Cycle Park (ACP); Buckeye, AZ Monster Mountain MX GP; Tallahasseee, AL Glen Helen (Truck Track) MX; San Bernardino, CA Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane, LA Diamond Don's; Jefferson, TX Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Saddleback East; Bedford, KY Pavillon MX Park; Pavillion, NY Dutch Sport Park MX; Bloomingdale, MI Arch View MX; Washington Park, IL Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO Texas Vintage GP; Donnie, TX T&S Racing (Double Points); Henryetta, OK

21-Mar 29-Mar 5-Apr 26-Apr 24-May 28-Jun 5-Jul 19-Jul 26-Jul 23-Aug 27-Sep 8-Nov

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17-Jan 7-Feb

Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 20-Jan 10-Feb

6-Mar

9-Mar

13-Mar 20-Mar 10-Apr 8-May 12-Jun 17-Jun 3-Jul 10-Jul 7-Aug 11-Sep 23-Oct

16-Mar 23-Mar 13-Apr 11-May 15-Jun 20-Jun 6-Jul 13-Jul 10-Aug 14-Sep 24-Oct

Mail-in/ Fax/E-mail Pre-entry Deadline

2020 Redwood Engineering AHRMA National Vintage Trials Series Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 9-Mar 23-Mar 23-Mar 6-Apr 13-Apr 11-May 1-Jun 8-Jun 15-Jun TBD TBD 20-Jul 31-Aug 7-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 28-Sep 5-Oct 24-Oct

Mail-in/ Fax/E-mail Pre-entry Deadline

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Venue

22-Mar 3-Apr 4-Apr 18-Apr 25-Apr 22-May 13-Jun 20-Jun 26-Jun 7/TBD 7/TBD 22-Aug 12-Sep 19-Sep 3-Oct 9-Oct 10-Oct 17-Oct 6-Nov

Motoventures; Anza, CA Diamond Don's; Jefferson, TX Burrows Ranch; Chrome CA Arkansas Dirt Riders; New Blaine, AR Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA Marymount; Marymount, WA Saddleback East; Bedford, KY Donner Ski Resort; Donner, CA (TBD) Donner Ski Resort; Donner, CA (TBD) Two Rivers Racing; Miliken, CO Aonia Pass; Aonia, GA Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL Carnegie; Carnegie, CA T&S Racing; Henryetta; OK (Double Points)

6-Mar 20-Mar 20-Mar 3-Apr 10-Apr 8-May 29-May 5-Jun 12-Jun TBD TBD 17-Jul 28-Aug 4-Sep 18-Sep 25-Sep 25-Sep 2-Oct 23-Oct

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Date

Venue

1-Feb 23-Feb 21-Mar 29-Mar 26-Apr 24-May 28-Jun 5-Jul 18-Jul 19-Jul 26-Jul 23-Aug 27-Sep 8-Nov

Arizona Cycle Park (ACP); Buckeye, AZ Monster Mountain MX GP; Tallahasseee, AL Glen Helen (REM) MX; San Bernardino, CA Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane, LA Mill Creek Motorsports Park; Combs, AR Heartland Motorsports Park; Topeka, KS Saddleback East; Bedford, KY Pavillon MX Park; Pavillion, NY Dutch Sport Park MX; Bloomingdale, MI Dutch Sport Park MX; Bloomingdale, MI Arch View MX; Washington Park, IL Two Rivers Racing; Milliken, CO Texas Vintage GP; Donnie, TX T&S Racing (Double Points); Henryetta, OK

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Online Pre-entry Deadline (midnight CST) 20-Jan 10-Feb 9-Mar 16-Mar 13-Apr 11-May 15-Jun 20-Jun 6-Jul 6-Jul 13-Jul 10-Aug 14-Sep 24-Oct

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RACE PREVIEWS

Schedules and venues are subject to change, visit www.ahrma.org

DIRT TRACK

OFFROAD

Jan. 18, 2020

Feb. 1-2, 2020

National VMC Racing Frames Dirt Track Series

Racers only; included

AHRMA National Next Gen Motocross Series -Race Tech AHRMA National Post Vintage Motocross Series -Redwood Engineering AHRMA National Vintage Motocross Series

Yes-Track Provided

Promoter:

Indoor Winter National Event presented Arizona Cycle Park by the Tennessee Valley Flattrackers 24th Annual "Duel in The Desert" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Track Length: Indoor less than 1/8 mile Gate fee: $10/one day, kids six and under FREE

Camping:

Concessions: Lodging:

Hotels in Decatur, AL Track address: Celebration Arena, 67 Horse Center Road in Priceville, AL

Promoter:

TN Valley Flattrack Association - Tom Schuman; (256) 457-9179; tschuman@comrep.com

Website:

http://www.morgancountyarena.com/ Race Schedule Gates open at 9:00 AM. Registration starts at 10:00 AM Practice from 12:30-2:00 pm Heat Races 2:30 - 4:30 pm Semis & Mains start at 6:00 pm

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Track Email: info@arizonacyclepark.com AVDRA website: avdra.com Facebook: AHRMA Vintage Southwest or https://www.facebook. com/arizonacyclepark/ Websites: www.ahrmasw.org or www.ahrma.org

-----------------------------------------David Boydstun at 602-540-0055 GPS Coordinates: 33.12.924 , 112.39.753 Gate Fee: $15.00 for the day or $25.00 for the weekend Gate Hours: 6:30 am till 10:00 pm Track Concessions: Yes Camping Fee: $10.00/night/vehicle Lodging: Best Western, Waldo. Book online is cheaper. Next door to track.

Address: 25848 S 279th Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326 Track website: arizonacyclepark.com

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Move In / Move out

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Move out: Sunday 6:00 PM, no exceptions, ALL must be out of the paddock and garageS.

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Race Schedule Thurs, Feb. 20th, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday, Feb. 21st, 6:30 am to 10pm (South East Cross Country race.)

Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 6:30 am to 10 pm (VMX) Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 6:30 am to 10 pm (PVMX)

ROADRACE Feb. 7-9, 2020

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Garage Availability

There are a limited number of garages approximately 15’x30’ with power and two (2) roll up doors, available to move in after 6:00 pm Thursday, and out by 6:00 pm Sunday. Rent is $750 for the duration. Parking in the paddock directly across from the garages is reserved for the garage renters only. Your parking area is restricted to the width of your garage, so be nice to your neighbor. Don’t steal his space – if there are too many of your cars/trucks etc. to fit, then park a few vehicles at the designated park only area and walk or ride with your buddy. Contact Tony Pentecost for reservations 256.506.8254.

Paddock Space Assignments

National Road Race Series

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Once you pay for your entries, there will be no refunds and / or credits.

All Road Race credentialed AHRMA Full Members in good standing are welcome to sign up to race; however, there will be an entry cap and restrictions on the number of visitors/crew allowed to join you in the paddock during the race weekend. AHRMA is not promoting this as an “open to the public event” this year; therefore, we will not be selling paddock passes to the general public. Note, that this facility is an “open to the public park” and charges a nominal fee to enter; therefore, the public may attend if they pay the gate fee for entry to the park, but will not have paddock access.

The facility has a strict no pets in the paddock policy.

To Camp in the Park contact: 831 242 8200 The park surrounding the track has numerous camping spots, some with power. There are bathrooms showers and dump facilities.

Gas: Fuel is available at the track.

GPS Coordinates: 36.580141, -121755213 Track Address: 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA 93908 Gate Fee: $40.00/all days; $30.00/two days (Saturday and Sunday); $20.00/one day (Sunday) (Must Purchase in MSR when registering.)

Concessions: Yes. Website: https://www.weathertechraceway.com/

This is going to be a very popular event and paddock space is first come first serve. NOTE: do not park across from the garages unless you rented one.

There are NO SHOWERS in the paddock. There is NO POWER in the paddock. Bring your QUIET generators …if too loud? It will be turned off and/or confiscated!

Sound restrictions for your bikes and anything with a motor

This is a STRICT 105 DB event. Three (3) strikes and your vehicle is out for the entire event weekend. That means strikes accrue. There is no re-set each day.

We will be conducting a sound check during Friday practice allowing three (3) attempts to pass the sound requirement. Saturday’s practice will allow for one (1) or possibly two (2) attempts. * Noncompliant motorcycles or side cars will not be allowed to race for the balance of the event.

You must practice with each vehicle you plan to use and pass the sound check in order to race; otherwise your machine will not be allowed on the grid. A machine in violation during the race may cause a

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*Note: Depending on the weather and attendance, there may be only one (1) round of practice on Saturday and Sunday There will not be two (2) rounds either day.

Paddock entry Information

Racers, crew and immediate family must pre-purchase paddock credentials. All paddock credentials are presale only and will not be available for sale at the event!

When you register to race, be prepared to select how many passes you will require. You will be allowed to purchase the number you usually buy; however, if you request more than you usually do, be ready to explain why. Upon arrival, there will be a designated area to pick up your credentials.

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If you need assistance with directions to the facility feel free to call Monster Mountain at 334-333-6037 or Tony Paul at 256-665-1279

To camp In the Paddock the cost is $25 per night.

Purchase when registering in MSR. Please note – Paddock camping DOES NOT HAVE SHOWERS OR POWER!

stoppage of the entire race. If you are the cause, at the discretion of the RR directors and/or the Referee you may be ejected from the event and face potential added penalties if found in violation of the policies – i.e. if you didn’t practice and snuck out there anyway, or you made a change that affected sound levels after being found in compliance.

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GPS Coordinates: 32.559736,-85.945504 Gate Fee: $10.00 Camping: Primitive Camping: Free. His and Her Bath houses are available; Camping Hookups per day: 30 amp $30.00 / 50 amp $35.00. To reserve hook ups call 334-333-6037 or email info@monstermx.com Track Concessions: Yes Address: 3170 Burt Mill Rd, Tallassee, Al 36078 Track website: https://www.monstermx.com Email: info@monstermx.com, Phone: (334) 333-6037

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Move in: Thursday 9:00 AM for AHRMA Officials 10:00 AM for AHRMA Sponsors 11:00 AM for everyone else with credentials

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2020 AHRMA REGIONAL SCHEDULES 2020 AHRMA Southeast Schedule

2020 AHRMA Mid Atlantic Schedule

Date Event Location Nat/Reg disciplines 2/21-23 Monster Mountain Tallassee AL Nat REG. XC/VMC/PVMX/NG 3/14-15 White Lightening Buffalo SC Nat Cross Country 4/18-19 Jammer Cup JWTF Maysville NC Reg VMX/PVMX/NG 5/16-17 Lake Sugar Tree Axton VA Reg Trials/VMX/PVMX/NG/CC 5/30-31 Aonia Pass MX Washington Ga. Reg Trials/VMX/PVMX/NG/CC 6/13-14 Moto-Vated 101 Gray Court SC Reg Trials/VMX/PVMX/NG 8/15-16 Turkey Creek MX Edgefield SC Reg Trials/VMX/PVMX/NG/CC 9/12 Aonia Pass MX Washington Ga Nat Trials 9/26-27 I-81 MX Greenville TN Reg Trials/VMX/PVMX/NG/CC 10/9-11 Barber Birmingham AL Nat Trials/CC 10/24-25 Axton VA Reg Trials/VMX/PVMX/NG/CC Presenting the “Jammer’s Cup Championship”! A four race series within our SE /Mid Atlantic Regional series with special awards, named for The Jammer himself Jimmy Weinert!

Details released shortly!

You must attend 4 regional events to qualify for year end awards, with the best of 5 counted.

Date 4/5 4/18 5/3 5/16 6/28 8/22-23 9/13 10/11 10/25

Event Rocket Raceway Irish Valley LL Raceway Twilight Farm Ashcraft Farm Coyote Run Little Beaver Candytown MC White Rose MC

Location Three Springs, PA Paxinos, PA Fairmont City, PA Airville, PA Bellfont, PA Ebensburg, PA Lisbon, OH Elisabethtown, PA Spring Grove, PA

SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! PLEASE CHECK WWW.AHRMA.ORG FOR INFO & UPDATES

2020 AHRMA Southwest Schedule Date Event Location Nat/Reg 2/1-2 Arizona Cycle Park Buckeye, AZ Nat 2/23 Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardino, CA Reg 3/21 Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardino, CA Nat 3/22 MotoVentures Anza, CA Nat 4/25 Willow Springs Raceway Rosamond, CA Reg 5/31 Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardino, CA Reg 9/6 Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardino, CA Reg 10/11 OctoberFest Grand Prix Glen Helen Raceway San Bernardion, CA Reg 11/15 Arizona Cycle Park Buckeye, AZ Reg 11/28 Glen Helen Raceway - Day In The Dirt San Bernardino, CA Reg Note: All events are SW Points Regionals with National points given to those events as designated National

Disciplines VMX/PVMX VMX/PVMX VMX/PVMX Trials Trials VMX/PVMX VMX/PVMX Cross Country VMX/PVMX Trials

Promoter AVDRA OSSRG CALVMX Morgan Proffitt Trials Master Luke Sayer Trials Master OSSRG CALVMX OSSRG AVDRA Lane Leavitt Trials

2020 AHRMA Northwest Schedule Date 4/4-5 5/2-3 5/16-17 6/6-7 6/13-14 6/20 7/TBD 8/29-30 9/19-20 10/3-4 10/17-18

Event Burrows Ranch Crooked River Ranch Bodnar Ranch Premier & Classic

Rattlers Run Bushey Ranch Carnegie Cycle Park

Location Chrome, CA Terrebonne, OR Dairy, OR Steamboat Springs, CO Niarada , MT Tacoma, WA Soda Springs, CA Point Arena, CA Fairfield, WA Canby,CA Livermore, CA

Nat/Reg Nat Reg Reg Reg Reg Nat Nat Reg Nat Nat Nat

Disciplines XC(NW PVMX Points)/VMX/PVMX/Trials Trials XC(NW PVMX Points)/Trials/VMX Trials (All AHRMA Classes)VMX (Premier & Classic classes only) Trials/VMX/PVMX Trials Trials Trials/Trials (Scot Trial) Trials/VMX XC (NW PVMX Points)/Trials/VMX Trials/VMX

MMX Cycle Park

Marysville, CA

Reg

VMX/PVMX

LeMay Museum at Marymount Donner Trials

10/31 -11/1

Post Vintage Series which will consist of three Cross Country events and two MX events. Overall season finish will be all 5 events. Classes will be 250 PV, 500 PV, PV Open Age and PV +50. Exp, Intermediate and Novice.

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KEEPING THE PAST FAST!

RIDER PROFILE Dave Bourbeau At The First Annual Harley vs. Indian Double Barrel Shootout at the Barber Corral THE LEGEND OF JAMMIN’ JIMMY AND RIO BRAVO LIVES ON IN TX

SALUTE TO TEAM CHAMPAGNE: BREAKDOWN AT BARBER 2010

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ADVERTISE WITH AHRMA! AHRMA members invest a lot of money in their sport. In addition to owning 19 motorcycles, the average member spends over $10,000 each year on new and used motorcycles, parts, accessories, publications, race fuel, lubricants, safety gear, tools and other related items.

In other words, the associations’ members represent nearly $60 million in spending power!

Advertising opportunities include Sponsorships, the AHRMA Handbook, AHRMA Mag, the AHRMA website, Special Events, Barber Program and more.

Contact AHRMA and let us build an advertising package that works for you!

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2020 AHRMA/Rehv Moto Historic Cup Roadrace Series Entry Form AHRMA Membership # ______________ Transponder # __________ Event Name: __________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Mobile Phone ? (check if yes) Email: _____________________________ ___________________________________ Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: ___________________________________ Sponsors: __________________________ READ THIS RELEASE: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless AHRMA, the promoters, the owners and lessees of the premises, the participants, sponsors, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them of and from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may accrue from any loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to my person or property, in any way resulting from, or arising in connection with this event, and whether arising while engaged in competition or in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises, from any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in the event, so voluntarily and in reliance, upon my own judgment and ability, and I thereby assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.

I have no known PHYSICAL PROBLEMS that will endanger me or others while participating in this event.

HELMET STANDARD: SNELL M2015 IS REQUIRED AGREEMENT: By my signature below, I hereby agree to the terms of the above release, guarantee credit card payment and further agree to abide by the AHRMA Handbook and any special regulations during the event. ________________________________________________ (RIDER SIGNATURE REQUIRED)

TRANSPONDERS ARE REQUIRED! To rent a transponder, please complete a Transponder Rental Form on page 2 or available at www.ahrma.org/member-resources/forms-and-information/ Event information: www.ahrma.org AHRMA Membership information: cindy.mclean@ahrma.org or 904.477.6987 Refer to the current AHRMA Handbook, available online at www.ahrma.org, for questions regarding classes and eligibility. See Section 18 for Rules & Eligibility committee personnel and other Officials.

Send completed entry form to: AHRMA, PO Box 31, Horton, AL 35980 Fax: 256.660.1366 or Scan and Email: ahrma@oneracing.org MC/Visa/ Disc/AmEx: ___________________________ Exp. Date _____________CVV code ________ Billing Address: ________________________ ______________________________________ ZIP Code: _____________ WWW.AHRMA.ORG

City, State, ZIP Code: ______________________________________

Class

Model Yr.

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Day 2

Class C Handshift Classic Sixties Classic Sixties 650 Formula 125 Formula 250 Formula 500 Formula 750 Formula Lightning (EXH) Formula Lighnting Extreme (EXH)

Formula Thunder Formula Vintage Motard Next Gen Superbike Next Gen Superbike 2 Next Gen Superbike Ltwt.

Nov. Hist. Prod. Ltwt.

Nov. Hist. Prod. Hvywt.

Open Two-Stroke Phillip Island Challenge (EXH) Pre-1940 Sound of Singles 1 Sound of Singles 2 Sound of Singles 3 Sound of Thunder 1 Sound of Thunder 2 Sound of Thunder 3 Sportsman 350 Sportsman 500 Sportsman 750 Thruxton Cup Challenge Vint. Superbike Ltwt.

Vint. Superbike Mdwt.

Vint. Superbike Hvywt.

Laguna Seca Fri.Practice $175 Friday Practice $135 / Barber Practice: Thursday: $110; Friday: $175 AHRMA Membership If Due: $75 (International, see membership form) Benevolent Fund or Individual Donation to AHRMA Subscription to Roadracing World Magazine Offer: AHRMA Rate = 1 yr for $15

TOTAL FEES Sidecar Entries Please Use Sidecar Form

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200 Grand Prix + 250 Grand Prix 350 Grand Prix 500 Premier (Vintage Cup) Battle of Twins 1: 900cc - Open Battle of Twins 2: 0 - 900cc BEARS CB160 (EXH) Class C Footshift

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AHRMA Membership # ______________ Transponder # __________ Event Name: __________________________________________ Driver Name: ____________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Mobile Phone? (check if yes)

Email: __________________________________________________

Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: ____________________________________________ Sponsors: _______________________________________ Passenger Name: ____________________________________ AHRMA Membership # ______________ Address: ___________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Mobile Phone? (check if yes)

Email: ________________________________________________

Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: __________________________________________ Sponsors: _________________________________________ READ THIS RELEASE RELEASE: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless AHRMA, the promoters, the owners and lessees of the premises, the participants, sponsors, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them of and from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may accrue from any loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to my person or property, in any way resulting from, or arising in connection with this event, and whether arising while engaged in competition or in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises, from any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in the event, so voluntarily and in reliance, upon my own judgment and ability, and I thereby assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.

I have no known PHYSICAL PROBLEMS that will endanger me or others while participating in this event.

HELMET STANDARD: SNELL M2015 IS REQUIRED AGREEMENT: By my signature below, I hereby agree to the terms of the above release, guarantee credit card payment and further agree to abide by the AHRMA Handbook and any special regulations during the event. ________________________________________________ (DRIVER SIGNATURE)

Class

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Day 1

Day 2

BEARS Sidecar Exhibtion Formula Classic (SC4) Lost Era Sidecar (SC3) Modern Sidecar TT1 Modern Sidecar TT2 Modern Sidecar US F1 Modern Sidecar US F2 Super Vintage Sidecar (SC2) Vintage Sidecar (SC1) Practice Day – All events except Laguna Seca/Barber ($135) Laguna Seca sidecar practice $175 Barber sidecar practice – Thursday/Friday ($110) or Friday only ($75) AHRMA Membership (if due, $75; International, see membership form) Benevolent Fund or Individual Donation to AHRMA Subscription to Roadracing World Magazine offer (AHRMA rate, 1 yr for $15)

TOTAL FEES ________________________________________________ (PASSENGER SIGNATURE)

TRANSPONDERS ARE REQUIRED! To rent a transponder, please complete a Transponder Rental Form available at www. ahrma.org/member-resources/forms-and-information/ Event information: www.ahrma.org

MC/Visa/ Disc/AmEx: __________________________________Exp. _____________ CVV __________ Billing Address: __________________________________________________________________ State: _______________ZIP Code:_______________ Credit card holder signature _______________________________________________________

AHRMA Membership information: cindy.mclean@ahrma.org or 904.477.6987 Refer to the current AHRMA Handbook (Also available online at www.ahrma.org) for questions regarding classes and eligibility. See Section 18 for Rules & Eligibility committee personnel and other Officials.

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Send completed entry form to RR Directors / AHRMA Mail: PO Box 31, Horton, AL 35980 Fax: 256.660.1366 • Scan and Email: ahrma@oneracing.org For more information call: 256.506.6603.

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2020 AHRMA National Cross Country Series Entry Form AHRMA Membership # ___________ Bike # ______ Event Date/Name: _________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________Mobile Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________________ Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: ____________________________________________________________ Sponsors: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Entry Fees: First class, $40; second class, $25; per day and are due 16 days prior to the event.

Fees must accompany entry form or entry will not be accepted.

Post-Entry Fees (at event): First class $45; second class $30 For information on refunds or credit towards future events, see section 4.7 of the AHRMA Handbook.

READ THIS RELEASE RELEASE: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless AHRMA, the promoters, the owners and lessees of the premises, the participants, sponsors, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them of and from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may accrue from any loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to my person or property, in any way resulting from, or arising in connection with this event, and whether arising while engaged in competition or in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises, from any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in the event, so voluntarily and in reliance, upon my own judgment and ability, and I thereby assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.

I have no known PHYSICAL PROBLEMS that will endanger me or others while participating in this event.

My helmet meets all standards as specified in the current AHRMA Handbook.

Class

Model Year

Machine Brand/ Chassis

Engine Size (cc)

Skill Level

Entry Fee

100cc Classic Historic 200 Historic Open Post Vintage 200 Post Vintage Open Post Vintage 50+ Post Vintage 60+ Post Vintage 70+ Post Vintage Women Pre-Modern Premier Sportsman Open

AGREEMENT: By my signature below, I hereby agree to the terms of the above release, guarantee credit card payment and further agree to abide by the AHRMA Handbook and

Sportsman 200

any special regulations during the event.

Vintage 60+

Vintage 50+ Vintage 70+ Vintage Women

________________________________________________ (RIDER SIGNATURE)

Event information: www.ahrma.org AHRMA Membership information: cindy.mclean@ahrma.org or 904.477.6987 Refer to the current AHRMA Handbook (Also available online at www.ahrma.org) for questions regarding classes and eligibility. See Section 18 for Rules & Eligibility committee personnel and other Officials.

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AHRMA Membership (if due, $75; International, see membership form) Benevolent Fund or Individual Donation to AHRMA

TOTAL FEES MC/Visa/Disc/AmEx _________________________________ Exp. Date ______ CVV Code ______ Street # __________________________________________________ ZIP Code _____________

Send completed entry form to: AHRMA, 49 Ferguson Lane, Elora, TN 37328 Scan and Email: curt.comer@ahrma.org Please Print Clearly!

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2020 AHRMA Redwood Engineering National Vintage Trials Series Entry Form AHRMA Membership # ___________ Bike # ______ Event Date/Name: _________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________Mobile Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________________ Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: ____________________________________________________________ Sponsors: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-Entry fee: $40 per class/Post-Entry fee: $45 per class. Fees must accompany entry form or entry will not be accepted. For information on refunds or credit towards future events, see section 4.7 of the AHRMA Handbook.

READ THIS RELEASE RELEASE: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless AHRMA, the promoters, the owners and lessees of the premises, the participants, sponsors, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them of and from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may accrue from any loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to my person or property, in any way resulting from, or arising in connection with this event, and whether arising while engaged in competition or in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises, from any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in the event, so voluntarily and in reliance, upon my own judgment and ability, and I thereby assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.

I have no known PHYSICAL PROBLEMS that will endanger me or others while participating in this event.

My helmet meets all standards as specified in the current AHRMA Handbook.

AGREEMENT: By my signature below, I hereby agree to the terms of the above release, guarantee credit card payment and further agree to abide by the AHRMA Handbook and any special regulations during the event.

Class

Model Year

Machine Brand/ Chassis

Engine Size (cc)

Skill Level

Entry Fee

Modern Classic Classic Modern Twin Shock Premier Lightweight Premier Heavyweight Rigid Lightweight Rigid Heavyweight Girder Fork Beginner Support Class Youth A Youth B Youth C

AHRMA Membership (if due, $75; International, see membership form) Benevolent Fund or Individual Donation to AHRMA

________________________________________________ (RIDER SIGNATURE)

TOTAL FEES

Event information: www.ahrma.org

MC/Visa/Disc/AmEx _________________________________ Exp. Date ______ CVV Code ______

AHRMA Membership information: cindy.mclean@ahrma.org or 904.477.6987

Street # __________________________________________________ ZIP Code _____________

Refer to the current AHRMA Handbook (Also available online at www.ahrma.org) for questions regarding classes and eligibility. See Section 18 for Rules & Eligibility committee personnel and other Officials.

Send completed entry form to: AHRMA, 49 Ferguson Lane, Elora, TN 37328; 931.308.0338; email curt.comer@ahrma.org Please Print Clearly!

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2020 AHRMA Redwood Engineering National Vintage Motocross Series Entry Form AHRMA Membership # ___________ Bike # ______ Event Date/Name: _________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________Mobile Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________________ Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: ____________________________________________________________ Sponsors: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-entry: First class, $45; each additional class, $30. Race day entry: First class, $60; each additional class, $35.

Pre-entries are due 16 days prior to the event. Fees must accompany entry form or entry will not be accepted. For information on refunds or credit towards future events, see section 4.7 of the AHRMA Handbook.

Class

Model Year

Machine Brand/ Chassis

Engine Size (cc)

Skill Level

Entry Fee

Premier Lightweight Premier 350 READ THIS RELEASE

Premier 500

RELEASE: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless AHRMA, the promoters, the owners and lessees of the premises, the participants, sponsors, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them of and from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may accrue from any loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to my person or property, in any way resulting from, or arising in connection with this event, and whether arising while engaged in competition or in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises, from any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in the event, so voluntarily and in reliance, upon my own judgment and ability, and I thereby assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.

Premier Open Twins

I have no known PHYSICAL PROBLEMS that will endanger me or others while participating in this event.

Classic 125 Classic 250 Classic 500 Early Sportsman Stock 250 Early Sportsman Stock 500 100cc Motocross Sportsman 125 Sportsman 250 Sportsman 500 Sportsman Open Twins Ultima 125

My helmet meets all standards as specified in the current AHRMA Handbook.

Ultima 250

AGREEMENT: By my signature below, I hereby agree to the terms of the above release, guarantee credit card payment and further agree to abide by the AHRMA Handbook and any special regulations during the event.

Vintage Open Age

Ultima 500 Vintage 40+ Vintage 50+ Vintage 60+

________________________________________________ (RIDER SIGNATURE)

Event information: www.ahrma.org AHRMA Membership information: cindy.mclean@ahrma.org or 904.477.6987 Refer to the current AHRMA Handbook (Also available online at www.ahrma.org) for questions regarding classes and eligibility. See Section 18 for Rules & Eligibility committee personnel and other Officials.

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Vintage 70+ Women AHRMA Membership (if due, $75; International, see membership form) Benevolent Fund or Individual Donation to AHRMA

TOTAL FEES MC/Visa/Disc/AmEx _________________________________ Exp. Date ______ CVV Code ______ Street # __________________________________________________ ZIP Code _____________

Send completed entry form to: AHRMA, 49 Ferguson Lane, Elora, TN 37328 Scan and email: curt.comer@ahrma.org. For more information contact Curt Comer: (931) 308-0338 Please Print Clearly!

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2020 AHRMA - Race Tech National Post Vintage Motocross Series Entry Form AHRMA Membership # ___________ Bike # ______ Event Date/Name: _________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________Mobile Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________________ Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: ____________________________________________________________ Sponsors: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-entry (Mail-In): First class, $45; each additional class, $30 Race day entry: First class, $60; each additional class, $35.

Pre-entries are due 16 days prior to the event. Fees must accompany entry form or entry will not be accepted. For information on refunds or credit towards future events, see section 4.7 of the AHRMA Handbook.

Class

READ THIS RELEASE RELEASE: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless AHRMA, the promoters, the owners and lessees of the premises, the participants, sponsors, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them of and from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may accrue from any loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to my person or property, in any way resulting from, or arising in connection with this event, and whether arising while engaged in competition or in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises, from any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in the event, so voluntarily and in reliance, upon my own judgment and ability, and I thereby assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.

I have no known PHYSICAL PROBLEMS that will endanger me or others while participating in this event.

Model Year

Machine Brand/ Chassis

Engine Size (cc)

Skill Level

Entry Fee

PV100 Historic 125 Historic 250 Historic 500 Historic Four-Stroke Grand Prix 125 Grand Prix 250 Grand Prix 500 Ultima 125 Ultima 250 Ultima 500 Ultima Four-Stroke Post Vintage Open Age

My helmet meets all standards as specified in the current AHRMA Handbook.

Post Vintage 40+

AGREEMENT: By my signature below, I hereby agree to the terms of the above release, guarantee credit card payment and further agree to abide by the AHRMA Handbook and any special regulations during the event.

Post Vintage 60+

Post Vintage 50+ Post Vintage 70+ Post Vintage Women Pre-Modern 125 Pre-Modern 250

________________________________________________ (RIDER SIGNATURE)

Event information: www.ahrma.org AHRMA Membership information: cindy.mclean@ahrma.org or 904.477.6987 Refer to the current AHRMA Handbook (Also available online at www.ahrma.org) for questions regarding classes and eligibility. See Section 18 for Rules & Eligibility committee personnel and other Officials.

Pre-Modern 500 Pre-Modern 4 - Stroke AHRMA Membership (if due, $75; International, see membership form) Benevolent Fund or Individual Donation to AHRMA

TOTAL FEES MC/Visa/Disc/AmEx _________________________________ Exp. Date ______ CVV Code ______ Street # __________________________________________________ ZIP Code _____________

WWW.AHRMA.ORG

Send completed entry form to: AHRMA, 49 Ferguson Lane, Elora, TN 37328 Scan and email: curt.comer@ahrma.org. For more information contact Curt Comer: (931) 308-0338. Please Print Clearly or complete online!

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2020 AHRMA National Next Gen Motocross Series Entry Form AHRMA Membership # ___________ Bike # ______ Event Date/Name: _________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP Code: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________Mobile Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________________ Personal Medical Insurance Company & Policy #: ____________________________________________________________ Sponsors: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pre-entry: First class, $45; each additional class, $30. Race day entry: First class, $60; each additional class, $35.

Pre-entries are due 16 days prior to the event. Fees must accompany entry form or entry will not be accepted. For information on refunds or credit towards future events, see section 4.7 of the AHRMA Handbook.

READ THIS RELEASE RELEASE: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless AHRMA, the promoters, the owners and lessees of the premises, the participants, sponsors, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them of and from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may accrue from any loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to my person or property, in any way resulting from, or arising in connection with this event, and whether arising while engaged in competition or in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises, from any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in the event, so voluntarily and in reliance, upon my own judgment and ability, and I thereby assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death, loss of limbs and permanent disablement) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.

I have no known PHYSICAL PROBLEMS that will endanger me or others while participating in this event.

My helmet meets all standards as specified in the current AHRMA Handbook.

AGREEMENT: By my signature below, I hereby agree to the terms of the above release, guarantee credit card payment and further agree to abide by the AHRMA Handbook and any special regulations during the event.

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The Oldest Living World Champion: Cecil Sandford

X X XVI Daytona Beach, Florida

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP SERIES (CCS)/AMERICAN SPORTBIKE RACING ASSOCIATION (ASRA)

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Making History Cecil Sandford made history as the first rider to win a World Championship riding an MV Agusta. Now, at the age of 91, he is motorcycling’s oldest-surviving World Champion and still has vivid memories of Grand Prix racing in the 1950s.

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By MickMV’s last race, only Honda, YaOfield maha, and Aprilia have achieved more Grand Prix success.

Two months after Sandford took MV’s first classic win in the Ultra-Lightweight TT, he clinched the 125cc World Championship, MV’s first. Five years later he won his second World Championship, in the 250cc class, with rival Italian brand Mondial.

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for some dinner, came back and stood in the passenger queue to get on the boat. We’d been there for quite a while when my mum pointed at a boat pulling out of the docks and said, ‘I’m sure that’s the boat we put the car on’. And it was. The queue we were stood lor to ask if he’d let me go, because in was for the boat to New York.”

Les had suggested to Domenico Two years later Sandford that I ride for them in 1952.” made his Continental debut, ridAgusta had recently recruiting an AJS 7R in the Italian GP ed engineer Piero Remor and 2020 at Monza. “That was my firstPanigale time mechanic Arturo Magni from GilV2Remor abroad and Europe was still reera. designed MV’s first / Jerez, Spain covering from the war, very much 500 and first four-stroke 125, a so. A lot of road signs were still full DOHC Single; although Sandford of bullet holes and I remember the believes that Agusta was also inroads in France were still really volved with the smaller engine. “I rough and full of muck.” think the first 125 engine was the During the crucial early days old man’s idea—he was a good enof Sandford’s professional career gineer,” Sandford recalls. his mentor was Les Graham, win“The first time I saw the bike ner of the inaugural 1949 500cc was on the Isle of Man and the World Championship, with AJS. first time I rode it was in practice.

The Merseysider quit the strugIt had very narrow tires—you just gling Plumstead brand for MV at had to keep underneath the hedgthe end of 1950 and a year later es and try to make speed. I won recruited Sandford, 17 years his the race and I was on the way up.” junior, to the cause of Count DoSandford and the MV beat menico Agusta.

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On the line were eight National Championships in the ASRA Sprint Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, decided by points accumulated over a seven-round season; four National Championships in the ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire, decided by points accumulated during an eight-round season; and 54 CCS National Championships, which were decided by winner-take-all sprint races. The Race of Champions also included two MotoGirlGT exhibition races, featuring only female competitors.

After a full day of mostly dry practice time and the Team Hammer Advanced Riding School on Friday, racing began in wet conditions on Saturday; the track dried out later in the afternoon and

(Above) Squid Hunter Racing’s Simone Corsi (47) sets up to pass Greg Melka (1) as they lead Max Angles (64) through Turn One during the CCS Heavyweight Supersport race race at Daytona International Speedway all on YZF-R6s. Photo by Lisa Theobald. (Above, Right) Jason Farrell (86) won in the wet in CCS GTU Expert and in the dry in CCS Middleweight SuperSport and Middleweight SuperBike Expert. Photos by Brian J. Nelson. stayed dry on Sunday.

Former Moto2 World Championship rider and 2008 125cc Grand Prix World Championship runner-up Simone Corsi rode a Pirelli-fitted Squid Hunter Racing Yamaha YZF-R6 in the ASRA Team Challenge race as part of a last-minute deal put together as a possible precursor to a Daytona 200 effort. The 32-year-old Italian took the overall lead on lap 30 of the race and turned laps as quick as 1:53.485 to pull away and claim the overall and GTU class victories by 13.869 seconds. “I love this track,” Corsi said in English from the podium. “The race was very difficult, but I enjoy it very much.

I want to thank my team. They did a great job.”

West Side Performance’s Christian Miranda, age 19, raced closely with Corsi but fell behind after the first and only round of pit stops. Miranda, however, held on to finish second overall and in the GTU class on his Yamaha YZF-R6. Series regular Lloyd Bay-

ley finished third overall and first in the GTO category on his BMW S1000RR. Jinba Ittai Motorsport’s Joel Lenk crossed the finish line fourth overall and second in the GTO class, and that was enough to claim the 2019 ASRA Team Challenge Overall and GTO Championships. Jinba Ittai Motorsport edged out seven-time ASRA Team Challenge Champion Grease Monkey Racing (Eric Helmbach/Stephen Hoffman) for both titles. Grease Monkey Racing finished the race sixth overall and third in GTO. JoeyO Racing (Robert Bettencourt/Sean Osowski) took 18th overall and won in the GT Lights category on a Yamaha FZ07, while fourth place in the GT Lights division was enough for Racing 101 (Doug Stufflebeam/ Gino Angella/Mark Evry/Joseph Ciesnik) to secure the GT Lights Team Challenge Championship.

The Team Challenge race was originally scheduled to run for 55 laps, but a crash in the chicane

Roger Morissette (60) took first place in CCS GT Lights and CCS Moto3 Expert on his Suzuki SV650.

Cameron Jones (239) won the wet CCS GT 500 Expert race on a Honda CBR500R and won the dry CCS 300 SuperSport and 300 SuperBike Expert races on a Kawasaki Ninja 300. Photos by Brian J. Nelson.

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Sandford started racing as a teenager, just after the Second World War, after converting his Triumph road bike for scrambling, trials, and grass-track duties.

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MARKETPLACE Vintage Pistons. New Wiseco Pistons. .020 to .080 over. Mugen 360 1974 YZ250A, MX, DT, RT, YZ 360 Yamaha. 1979 YZ400 pistons. RM 370, 400, 465, 500 pistons (also fits Maico, 400, 440, 490). TM 400 pistons.

Husky 360, 400, 390, 430, 500 pistons.

Mugen ME360. Also sleeves available for all. Call 216.870.4121 Duc Bits! Ducati Singles & Parts for road, track, race or restoration.

Real Desmo head, winning cams, factory megaphone. 1965 Diana frame, tank and engine, 150mm visored headlight rim, twin-leadingshoe front brake backing plate, 180mm double-drum Grimeca. Much else, check it out.

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Fox Shox, AirShox, MonoShock, Harley-Davidson, TwinClicker for off-road or road. Contact Thor Lawson at 804.798.0990. Best time 1pm to 6pm Eastern time or visit: EvolutionSuspensionProducts.com.

GIMME A BRAKE! Drum brakes for road/track. Fine magnesium Fontana replicas from Menani. Ceriani, Robinson, Honda 162, Yamaha TD3 replicas. Manx conical rear. Ducati single 2LS rear. 180mm and 230mm Grimecas. Available with/without Morad shouldered rims, Alpina spokes.

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High Quality, Adjustable, Race/ Display Stands!

Heavy-Duty, fully adjustable "JackStand" style for your vintage bike!

Removable handle tucks in closer to bike and accepts hand grip. TIGwelded. Stainless hardware. Industrial quality powder-coat. None finer! $125 plus shipping.

Gordon McCaffer 315.729.8415. motoweld@hotmail.com.

Monster collection of Evel Knievel memorabilia – includes pinball machine, copies of X-rays, autographed photo, toys, artwork, books, videos, lunchbox and more. Must pick up in DeLand, FL. See Pat’s ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist for more pictures. $7700 or possible partial interesting trade considered. Pat Conroy, 215.776.5079, patconroy77@hotmail. com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

For Sale: 1972, 400CC CZ Vintage Racer.

This bike has been owned by me for approx. 20 yrs. during that time it has been used for dirt riding, but never raced. it is not bent or damaged in any way. it has not been run for 10 yrs now. It was restored, but not to show quality, the engine has a new piston, and various new parts. It is in VGC. I also have the 250cc engine complete with exhaust system which goes with the bike. I have never had the 250 engine in the bike, but it would be a quick change. Total price for both is $ 6500usd. I live in KELOWNA, BC CANADA, close to the US border. Bike can be PU, or I can ship. Call for further info: 250 868 9717, ask for George. Email: gecameron@shaw.ca

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Very nice barn find motorcycle! that sports an earlier repaint on the tank and fenders. This old girl is how you like to find them with all of the dust and grime that one would expect from an original old rider. After sitting for many years, the engine and transmission have been serviced and all fluids have been changed out. The 61ci EL Panhead engine sounds good and starts easy but obviously has had some time on it before being set aside for its long sleep. Don’t miss out!! Located in Albany, Oregon 97321 Phone: 541.315.3531 E-mail: greenerpastures212@gmail.com

NEW! ‘74 Can-Am Aluminum Chain Tensioner, spring-loaded.

Now available for vintage Can-Am, mounts on stock mounting holes for OEM chain guide with modern ball bearing chain roller. Eliminates chain slap, $90.00 US + shipping. Contact Jeff Clark - 419.866.8775, jeffclark@ badbrush.com. Dealers welcome.

Disc Brake Resurfacing Resurfacing $55 plus shipping Disc drilling $100.00 and up. Disc thinning $85.00 Frame and swingarm strengthening, modification. Frame restoration Custom axles and Wheel spacers, custom control cables, See ad in AHRMA Handbook. Tool Salvage & Motorcycle Works, 15709 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44112, 216.451.5500 or 216.851.5166

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1961 Cadillac Couch Comfortable, re-uphosltered, and in good condition, made out of the tail end of a real 1961 Cadillac. Original floor of the trunk intact. Lights, with a flick of a switch, turn on, making this a really cool accent piece. Extremely heavy, must pick up. $4200. Pat Conroy, 215.776.5079, patconroy77@ hotmail.com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

"The Possum Motorcycle Gathering" vintage bike show. All bikes 1990 or older welcome. Free admission, display, swap meet and limited camping spaces available.

Three judged classes. April 3/4, 2020 at the Sevier County fairgrounds, Sevierville, Tenn. Contact Pat, 865774-7099, or pdeason@outlook.com for more info."

Virtually New 1972 XR750 TT: 2002 engine built by Carl Patrick, Motoplat ignition, Pingel gas taps, Supertrapp exhaust, Tsubaki chain, PBI sprockets, Scitsu tachometer, 38mm Morzocchi/Ceriani front end, Kosman Triple trees/axle, Low hours. Look for our ad on Daytona Beach Craigslist. $54,500. Pat Conroy, 215.776.5079, patconroy77@hotmail.com, 327 S. Virginia Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

Simply the Nicest Aluminum Bike Stand Made! Lofts ‘73/74 CR250 Honda, ‘74 Ossa Phantom ‘74 Husky Mag 250 & others w/7-9” frame spread. Crafted from 6061 aircraft alum. Lightweight, satisfaction guaranteed. $89.99 US + shipping.

419.866.8775, jeffclark@badbrush. com. Visit badbrush.com or vintagemart.net to see color pic.

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SWAP MEET Transportation: Looking for AHRMA roadrace bikes to transport from Florida to Laguna Seca in February 2020.

Also California to Robeling Rd, Kershaw and back to Willow. Call: 386-760-0932 FOR INFO Race Bike For Sale: 2015 KTM RC390, race ready with front and rear Pit Bull stands, spare wheels with ceramic bearings, and set of new Pirelli race tires. $4,900. Kendall Cranston 830-9287936 or trailman400@yahoo.com For Sale: 1979 KZ400 new tires, brakes , sprockets and oring chain.looks good, runs good. can send pics does have some pitting in chrome. $1900 269-312-6004 mccauley.micko@gmail.com For Sale: 1966 Honda 160 ready for conversion, $600.

1962 Ducati 200 racebike, ready to race, $3000. Contact: Tom Keister 850-556-9220 For Sale: 1976 Rickman Metisse CR750 .

Original tank and Evan Wilcox gas tank. Spare Gustaffson windscreen, chain adjusters. Dyna ignition. Email hodakka@gmail.com or text 509-389-3906

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For Sale: 1983 Suzuki PE 175.

1st overbore,fresh everything, stock machine, and ready to ride/race, $1,400 OBO. also, 1978 HD SX 250 roller with 2 engines, (blown), Make offer. Contact Gene @ 309264-9243, Peoria, IL. 1984 Husqvarna 400WRWC $3800 Set up CC and MX Suzuki front forks, custom Aluminum triple trees, goldvalve cartage emulator, Olins rear shocks, Aluminum gas tank, MZB electronic ignition, X-ring DID chain, wide footpegs, ultimate woods weapon.

Bill Goldsby AHRMA 31013137 call or text 772-708-7172 e-mail billgoldsby@att.net The Last BVR 5 Valve Made by Brian Valentine and Based on the Weslake speedway engine. This a Big Fin that was not finished from about 20 total made. includes the casting patterns and enough pieces to build an engine. $8,000. contact Dan at danw578@yahoo.com

For Sale: 1989 Honda NT 650 Hawk Has been sitting. Clear title. Engine turns over. $900.00. Can deliver to St. Louis or Atlanta for $75.00. Sam cell 217-246-7336. Action cyclevintage@gmail.com

For Sale: 1986 Suzuki RM 250 Eric Gorr Racing rebuilt motor, New Works Performance Shock, New fork Seals, Full Circle Wheels. $1095 OBO. 1998 KTM EXC 380 with extra set of Super Moto wheels, WI street title. $2750. 2001 BMW GS 1150, 54K Miles, fresh battery, rear pads, fuel filter. $3,750 OBO. Vintage Views from 1989 to present month, free, you pick up, Madison WI area. Mike, 608-837-4011, mjzeigle@ frontier.com

Rob North 1974 Trident 750 Fresh Engine TH- 6 cams lifters, digital ignition, Carrillo rods, light Peckett crank, C/R Quaffe 5-speed, Krober tach, 1;1 pistons, rectangular swingarm, Newby belt primary, Sun rims/ stainless spokes, belly pan, race calipers, extra new aluminum fuel tank. Race stand included. Original owner. $25,000 USA. Contact Royce at 386-317-4541.

For Sale: 1963 Bultaco TSS 125 6 speed.

Running with solid tight motor. $ 12500. Build sheet shows June 28 1963 documentation.

History at its finest. Also a Bultaco Sherpa T 250cc M49 Motor, ignition ,Carb, throttle assy. Running Video on request. Tight, solid, clean ready to install and ride. $ 1250 vintage_performance@msn.com or 603-9694550 EST

For Sale: Rebuilt works performance shocks. New shafts ,seals and bumpers. overall length 17", eye to eye approx 16.25" Too long for my project. $300. Wanted 13,14,or 15 tooth sprocket for 1973 Rickman with Zundapp engine. Shaft hole is oval and measures 16mm x 20mm..1982 Canam 400 Qualifier. needs stator rebuilt nice shape. asking $2000. can send pics. mccauley. micko@gmail.com 269-629-3185

Wanted: Bultaco Astro Pipe 1972-1973.

Astro M106 / 326 cc. Also Skyway muffler.

Cointact John T. Skinner 324- 821-2535 or 334-744-2536

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For Sale: 1974 Husqvarna 250CR â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mag.â&#x20AC;?

Powder coated chassis, fresh paint, new seat cover, new tires, fresh top end with less than 3 hours run time, easy starting. Price does not include shipping. Delivery might be negotiable to select AHRMA Nation events. $3,500. Glenn at gneal_25w@msn.com or 720-203-1278 For Sale: 1976 Husqvarna 125CRGP. Very clean, low hour original survivor, original fenders-bars-levers, great fuel tank with original paint, new seat cover, super trap added for trail riding. Price does not include shipping. Delivery might be negotiable to select AHRMA Nation events. $1,750. Glenn at gneal_25w@msn.com or 720-203-1278Delivery might be negotiable to select AHRMA Nation events. $3,500. Glenn at gneal_25w@msn.com or 720-203-1278 FOR SALE Vintage MX Motorcycle Collection Beautiful Pre-1974 and Post Vintage MX Machines. Mostly 1970-1974. All bikes run great and are mechanically perfect.

Cosmetically, all bikes are beautiful with half of which are too nice to race. Up to 20 bikes to be sold. Would prefer to sell as one package. Retiring from racing due to injuries.

Everything must go. Any questions call Jay 443 506 4018.

For Sale: SOS3 Race Bike: 2015 KTM RC390, race ready with front and rear Pit Bull stands, spare wheels with ceramic bearings, and set of new Pirelli race tires. $4,500. Kendall Cranston 830-928-7936 or trailman400@yahoo.com Parts: Triumph 650/750 twin race cams, new with TH-6 profile. Contact Royce at 386-317-4541

For Sale: 1974 Husqvarna WR 175.

Excellent Condition, restored but not used.

A beautiful, like new cross country racer. $3,000. Rollnstones@Charter.NET For Sale: 1973 Penton 175 Jackpiner.

Excellent Condition, restored.$2700.

Rollnstones@Charter.NET For Sale: 1972 OSSA 250 Six-Day Replica. Excellent Condition. $3000.

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