AHRMA MAG August-September 2025, Vol. No. 7, Issue No. 7 by AHRMA

AHRMAMAG

KEEPING THE PAST FAST!

Race Reports & Stories

• Vintage Speed & Modern Struggles at NJMP

• Midseason in Mid-Atlantic

• AHRMA Sidecar Racing

• Saying Hello and Goodbye

• Muddy Creek ... and much more

welcome to the AHRMA Mag

EDITOR

2025 AHRMA MAG Proposed Content Schedule

Hello Everyone,

Steph Vetterly ahrmamag@ahrma.org

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

The AHRMA MAG is published ten times a year and is available to read online for free at www.ahrma. org/ahrma-magazine. Members who subscribe for $10 will be mailed four issues per year. Scan to read online Upgrade your membership here

This document is to help provide guidance on the AHRMA MAG publication schedule, as well as estimation on which National events are planned to be showcased in each issue. This will be updated as the year progresses and as race schedules are available. Reports for races more than 3 months in the past will not be utilized. We are trying to keep the magazine as relevant as possible. (i.e. a report for an April event submitted August 10th will not be used)

Daniel May, Leasha Overturf, Albert Newmann, GT Tomlinson, Larry Coleman, Colleen Urmson, Kate Jorgenson, Joshua Schucker, John Waverka

If there is additional non-race content that you would like to submit and it is not listed, please reach out to me so I can plan accordingly.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS

Jan/Feb (digital) January 10 February 3

March (print) February 10 March 3 (online) Feb 20 (to printer)

April (digital) March 10 April 1

May (digital) April 10 May 1

DIRECTORS: Please shoot for 400-500 words max; the column should be something relevant to your position. If you would like to update the photo accompanying your column, please provide with photo credits. The Executive Director is the only position required to write in each issue.

COORDINATORS: Regional schedules will not be shown on this document. If you would like to showcase a race, please plan accordingly.

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» REGIONAL (MA) - Field of Dreams / Blacks Hollow / Reynlow Park / White Rose

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» ROAD RACE - Willow Springs (4/18-20)

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» CC/Trials/VMX - Burrows Ranch (4/5-6)

» MX - Freestone MX (4/12-13)

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MARCH content due Feb 10 (2/10)

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» ROAD RACE - Roebling (2/14-16)

» MX - Shorty’s MX (3/1-2)

OCTOBER content due Sept 10 (9/10)

» ROAD RACE - Blackhawk (8/1-3)

» ROAD RACE - Pittsburgh (8/15-17)

» Trials - Donner Ranch (8/2)

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» ROAD RACE - NJMP (6/20-22)

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Daniel May, Executive Director

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COMMUNICATIONS

Cindy McLean email: communications@ahrma.org

RACE DIRECTORS

ROAD RACE DIRECTOR - Leasha Overturf email: roadrace.director@ahrma.org

OFF-ROAD DIRECTOR - Albert Newmann email: offroad.director@ahrma.org

RACE COORDINATORS

CROSS COUNTRY COORDINATORJeff Oakley email: jeffoakley325@gmail.com

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Tim Terrell (Treasurer) - tim.terrell@ahrma.org

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Kerri Kress - kerrikress@gmail.com

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Luke Sayer (Secretary) - sayerlu@gmail.com

Ellen Voermans - chicmxr@hotmail.com

Greg Tomlinson (Chairman) - chairman@ahrma.org

AIRFENCE

IMPACT ®

OCTOBER 2-5

B irmingham, A l 5

It was 20 years ago today...

Well, it was not exactly 20 years ago today, but I wanted to get a Beatles reference into my column. This year is the 20th annual Barber Vintage Festival, and AHRMA has been there every year since the beginning. For 2025, once again all AHRMA disciplines will be racing as AHRMA is the exclusive vintage race organization at the festival.

Working with world champion racers John Surtees and Dan Gurney, George Barber officially

opened the facility to the public in September 2003. The 880-acre park, with its world-class 16-turn, 2.38-mile racetrack, 230,000 square foot Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is a must see for any motorsport enthusiast.

In 2024, AHRMA was honored to host the inaugural event at the newly crafted vintage motocross course during the 19th Annual Barber Vintage Festival. 2025 will carry on the tradition with AHRMA Road Racing on the main racetrack

for four full days. Off-road will hold trials and cross-country racing on the Lot “C” grounds, while motocross will return for a second year on the beautiful motocross track in Lot “G”. AHRMA Dirt Track will once again run a two-day asphalt program on the Barber Proving Grounds.

We are honored that our own Eraldo Ferracci has been named the Grand Marshal for the 20th Annual Barber Festival. Eraldo has been a staple in the AHRMA Road Race paddock for many years, and we are happy to see him get the attention and recognition that he deserves for the success of “Fast by Ferracci”. The weekend will have many other notable racers in attendance such as Dave Aldana, Gerrit Wolsink, and Scott Russell to name a few.

AHRMA’s long relationship with Barber allows us to reserve a large amount of camping for race participants. There are camping locations for all disciplines available when you pre-register for racing. Be sure to be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks.

Daniel May

DANIEL MAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PHOTO

PAUL

getting it done

the quiet power of showing up

WThere’s a certain thrill in crossing something off a to-do list. It’s fleeting, sure—but addictive all the same. This month, I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to “get it done.”

Not just the tasks we tackle, but the mindset, the momentum, and yes, the messiness behind every finished project.

Because let’s be honest: productivity isn’t always pretty. But it’s where the magic happens—and in motorcycle racing, we run on magic.

The Magic Behind the Momentum

Magic in racing isn’t just about speed or skill. It’s found in the early morning rituals, the team dynamics, the mental grit, and the quiet determination that keeps riders grounded.

When I was racing, “getting it done” meant:

• Prepping the bike with precision

• Cultivating mental clarity

• Coaching myself into confidence and patience— especially when learning a new track or dealing with unexpected challenges

So as we roll deeper into the 2025 season, I invite you to ask yourself: What does “getting it done” look like for you on race day?

Communication: The Unsung Hero of Race Weekends

For me, one of the most critical pieces of the “get it done” puzzle

is communication. Every race weekend kicks off with the rider’s meeting, where Jim Korn and I go over the rules and guidelines. This isn’t just a formality—it’s a foundation.

So here’s my ask: Speak up. If something’s unclear, if something inappropriate is happening in the paddock, or if you need to file a protest—say something. That 30-minute protest window exists for a reason. We can’t fix what we don’t know about. Help us help you.

A Story of Grit: Charles Miller

When I think about the spirit of “getting it done,” I can’t help but

RACING

PHOTO BY MARK GLENN ROAD

spotlight racer Charles Miller. Diagnosed with ALS earlier this season, Charles was determined to return to Motorsports Park Hastings—the very place where he first learned to race.

With a checklist in hand and a heart full of determination, Charles showed us all what grace and grit look like in motion. He got it done. And he inspired us in the process. What’s Next on the To-Do List?

Can you believe we’re heading into our 8th race weekend at Pittsburgh International Race Complex? Time flies when you’re chasing checkered flags.

Part of the AHRMA team that definitely gets things done! PHOTO CREDIT LEASHA OVERTURF

Here’s what’s on my plate:

• Finalizing plans for the Nelson Ledges opener

• All hands on deck for the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival this October

• Wrapping up the 2026 race schedule (and yes, I can’t wait to share it with you!)

Until then, I’ll be crossing off my todo list one item at a time—because that’s how we get it done.

Final Lap Thoughts

Let’s commit to showing up, speaking up, and crossing things off—together. Let’s communicate, listen, and most importantly… Let’s have fun while doing it all.

Leasha Overturf

LEASHA OVERTURF ROAD RACE DIRECTOR

BSA UNIT SINGLES LLC

Charles Miller just completed his day and was presented a flag full of signatures. PHOTO CREDIT MARK GLENN

From Race Days to Barber: Updates You Need

As the year moves on, I will take time to update our members on status of some of the initiatives we have put in place for the season. For those of you in the corporate world, it’s that status update we so fondly look forward to writing and sending out! Sorry, a little tongue in cheek there but those who have written the “status update” get the humor

Training for Race Software: Regional coordinators and volunteers have undergone training on Trackside™, the motocross software, and MotoTally™ , our cross country software, to improve race day operations and reduce reliance on specific individuals. These sessions have been well received and aim to build a broader team of skilled helpers. For anyone interested in learning either of these software packages the sessions were recorded and can be made available upon request.

2026 Event Scheduling: Planning for the 2026 race schedule is in progress, focusing on securing venues that meet strict insurance and safety requirements, including medical facilities. It’s not as simple as taking over a farmer’s field or a friends practice track to execute races on like it was even five years ago. There are plans to reinstate a

popular location for 2026 and add new renowned venues, with the schedule expected to be finalized by early October, hopefully at Barber!

Volunteer Recruitment for Barber Event: Additional volunteers are needed for tasks such as merchandise sales and guest services during the Barber event, with shifts organized in three-tofour-hour blocks. Volunteers will receive perks and swag, and a sign-up form will be available on our AHRMA website.

Upcoming I may be soliciting members to be part of our growing content with Vintage Factory TV.

Expect to see us at upcoming events and putting a microphone and camera in front of you to capture some of your experiences and tales about vintage racing and you. Don’t be shy as I know all of you have stories about why you race with us and how you got here. Let’s have some fun now!

ALBERT

OFF-ROAD RACE DIRECTOR

Albert Newmann

NEWMANN

PHOTO BY STEPH

PHOTO BY BOBBY HEDGE

CALL FOR 2026 TRUSTEE CANDIDATES

This is the time of year we begin our annual trustee election process. Four seats on the 12-member AHRMA Board of Trustees are up for election annually. This year, Eastern Region (east of the Mississippi River) seats currently held by Colton Roberts (interim trustee) and Tim Terrell are up for election, as are the Western Region seats currently held by Kerri Kress (interim trustee) and Greg Tomlinson.

Any full member in good standing may run for election. The procedure requires that the Candidate Statement and photo MUST BE SUBMITTED through the Board of Trustee Candidate Statement/ Photo Submission beginning on October 1. Candidate statements submitted any other way WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

CANDIDATE STATEMENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 10/10/2025 5pm Eastern.

For those interested parties, please review the trustee’s duties and responsibilities while you consider the commitment being made. It is a very fulfilling position that requires time, effort, and some travel to meet your obligations.

Come join our board!

Greg “GT“ Tomlinson

GREG “GT” TOMLINSON CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

PHOTO BY NICKLESS PHOTOS

Motobilia AHRMA Referral Program

June & July Referrals

The Motobilia AHRMA Referral Program goal is to increase membership by recognizing members who refer new competition members to AHRMA. Help AHRMA to grow by becoming a Motobilia AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate!

AHRMA members (current or expired) will receive a $25 credit towards membership renewal for each new competition member they refer. Any AHRMA member who refers 2 or more new racers in a single month will receive a “Motobilia/AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate of the Month” t-shirt. Scott Dell will receive a t-shirt for two referrals in June. (Randy Hoffman, RIP, also made two referrals in June.)

The member who refers the most new members in the calendar year will receive a Motobilia AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate jacket. The AHRMA MAG lists the referrers each month as well.

More details are at ahrma.org under New Racers (or directly www.ahrma.org/motobilia-ahrma-memberreferral-program/).

Here is the list for June and July. Thank you!

Meeting Minutes for the July 24th Board of Trustees virtual meeting is now availble on the AHRMA website in the News section.

Go to the following website, or scan the QR code

www.ahrma.org/board-oftrustees-meetings/boardmeeting-minutes-virtualmeeting-7-24-2025/

Dave Roper Peter Domorak June

Kent Garcia John Garcia June

Mike Steed Kevin Cartwright June

Randy Hoffman Kyle Davis June

Randy Hoffman Lloyd Davis June

Scott Dell John Burke June

Scott Dell Estaban Pedroza June

Stephen Aretz Nathan Grubb June

Blake Lawson Andrew Johnson July

Brian Wagner Tonya Zeilinger July

Clark Miller Wendy Clark July

Nick Devillo Brien Devillo July

Steve Modica Dan Pelloth July

Todd Murray Ryan Nanney July

Wes

Kenn Paulson July

Larry Poons Art Auction

Renowned artist and motorcycle road racer Larry Poons is adding an artistic touch to a world class motorsports festival.

Poons is donating an original, 2012 matted-and-framed watercolor on paper creation that will be auctioned at the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) event during the Barber Vintage Festival in Leeds, AL.

Bids for the silent auction will be accepted in the AHRMA road race registration area until 5:00pm Saturday, October 4 and a live auction will bring the auction to a conclusion during the road race awards ceremony Saturday evening. Proceeds from the auction will benefit AHRMA, which is a not-forprofit organization.

“Among AHRMA road racers, Larry Poons is a familiar and intriguing presence in the paddock,” said Greg “GT” Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees for 2025. “In the world of fine art, he’s a renowned and highly collectible painter, with his work in high demand. One of the standout moments of our race weekend at Barber is the live auction of one of Larry’s original pieces during

Saturday’s awards ceremony — an event not to be missed. We’re honored to count Larry as part of the AHRMA community and deeply appreciate his generous donation, with all auction proceeds benefiting AHRMA’s Benevolent and Safety Funds.”

Poons has competed in a variety of AHRMA road racing events for decades aboard Ducati and Seeleyframed machines. He was the 500 Premier class champion in 1998 and 2003. In 2003, he and his wife Paula received AHRMA’s John & Ginny Demoisey Memorial Award for outstanding husband and wife racing team.

His career as an artist was kickstarted in 1963 with his first solo exhibition at Richard Bellamy’s Green Gallery in New York.

His works have appeared in shows along with other notable artists including Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. He pioneered ground-breaking techniques along with his contemporary and collaborator Frank Stella.

Poons continues to create original works including the piece to be auctioned during the Barber Vintage Festival. Read more about Larry Poons and his art at larrypoons.com

Larry Poons, 2012, watercolor/paper, 8 7/8” x 12 5/8” unframed (15 1/4” x 19 1/4” framed)

2026 Rule Proposals with Final Decisions

The voting has concluded and the final decisions on all rule proposals for the 2026 racing season have been posted on the AHRMA website. Each submitted rule includes the final ruling (approved/rejected) as well as the discussion that was had to reach the final ruling.

Go to the following website, or scan the QR code: www.ahrma.org/rules/2026-rule-proposals-with-final-decisions/

Jim Jowers and Ellen Yampolsky taking the lead at the 2024 Barber Vintage Festival on their 1972 Norton 750cc SC2 sidecar rig.

AHRMA Sidecar Racing Three-Wheeled Fun

WORDS BY DANIEL MAY & LARRY COLEMAN

PHOTOS BY

AHRMA is the premier sidecar racing organization in North America. Sidecars were added to the AHRMA Road Race paddock in 2004 and have developed into one of the fastest growing classes on the track. In 2024, there were over 50 unique sidecar racing teams that participated with AHRMA in 20 races across 10 events. This equated to over

300 race entries by sidecar teams. 2025 is growing even stronger, with many events having close to 20 sidecar rigs on the track racing side-by-side. At the Barber Vintage Festival, fans line the track to watch the 3-wheel action, and George Barber himself has mentioned it is one his favorite races of the weekend (this is the reason you will see sidecars racing around lunch at Barber, per George’s request).

During the sixties and seventies, sidecar racing was mostly a regional sport with Sidecar Racing Clubs making arrangements with promoters and racetracks to have sidecar racing included in racing events. Groups such as WERA, AMA, CCS, AFM, to name a few all had sidecar classes to some degree. When Larry Coleman returned to the U.S. from racing in Germany, the AFM in

Tim and Renee Joyce (309) lead a pack of vintage and modern sidecars at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in 2025.

sidecar racers

California was going strong with a very good sidecar field at events along with a couple of clubs on the east coast.

In 1976, sidecar racing became a full AMA professional sport and sidecars became part of the AMA Camel Pro Road Racing Series. The first national champions were crowned that year at Laguna Seca during the Champion Spark Plug-sponsored national. The first official AMA Champions were Larry Coleman and Wendell Andrews, and they repeated in 1977.

Sidecar racing flourished on a club and national level into the eighties when the AMA changed gears and the SRA (Sidecar Racing Association) was formed, both SRA East and West. The SRA worked with promoters and sponsors and hosted races with promoters at race tracks across the country. Sidecars were featured at several AMA nationals during this period.

As the SRA changed, so did the extent of sidecar racing in the U.S. Once again it returned to more of a regional sport. When AHRMA became interested in the sport, it began to grow into what is considered the home of sidecar racing in the U.S. today.

Thanks to AHRMA, sidecar racing continues to thrive in the U.S., with national championship series for both vintage and modern machines. The sport attracts a diverse mix of competitors—from seasoned veterans, including Isle of Man racers, to passionate weekend warriors who simply love the thrill of the race. What truly sets AHRMA apart is its strong sense of community; the teamwork and family-like atmosphere make

it the perfect home for sidecar racing enthusiasts.

In the Vintage classes, you will see both left and right-side chairs. Right side chairs favor left hand turns (counterclockwise tracks), and the opposite for the left side chairs. With mixed chair outfits on the track, you will see a lot of passing as the speed changes dramatically between left- and right-hand corners.

The Modern classes run sleek, aerodynamic fairings with modern engines 600cc and 1000cc 4-stroke and 750-900 cc 2-strokes. The outfits are purpose built with their skeletal frame made from tubing or sheet steel, or even exotic materials such as carbon fiber and titanium and resemble a modern race car more than a motorcycle.

Interested in joining the fun? Check out www.ahrma.org/sidecar-racing/ for more information, including the AHRMA Academy of Roadracing Sidecar Racing School at www.ahrma.org/ahrmaacademy-of-roadracing-sidecarracing-school-srs/

Big Wheel sidecar racers Mark Smithard (666) and Eric Fink (969) battle at New Jersey Motorsports Park in 2025.

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dive into turn

at the 2024 Barber Vintage Festival. Brian Rammer (46x), Daniel May (93), Erik Green (66), and Jim Jowers (37).

Saying Hello and Goodbye

The race weekend at Motorsport Park Hastings began on Thursday with a gloomy downpour, but the atmosphere quickly brightened. The track concessions generously opened their doors for a special taco night, allowing racers to share a meal and build excitement for the days ahead.

As if on cue, Thursday’s storm concluded with a beautiful rainbow, perfectly setting the mood for a weekend filled with fun and thrilling races.

Motorsport Park Hastings, a 2.15-mile circuit, proved to be an exciting challenge for riders with

WORDS BY COLLEEN URMSON

PHOTOS BY CRAIG CHAWLA, ELDON HOLMES PHOTOGRAPHY, CHARLES MILLER

ABOVE: Patrick Hanson (995), Robert Himmelmann (62x), Joe Ackley (709)

INSET: Dennis Parrish (490), Jim Doyle (413), Marc Beyer (673)

AMERICAN HISTORIC

Bob Robbins (46), Clint Austin (720)

Paul Germain (61), Jason Roberts (54)

its 14 thrilling turns, including fast straights, high-speed sweepers, and a tight final turn before the dash to the finish line.

The energy was palpable at Friday’s riders meeting, with a mix of first-time visitors and eager returnees to the track. Friday’s practice sessions ran smoothly, setting a tone of anticipation for the upcoming two days of racing. The pits buzzed with excitement as everyone looked forward to the main events.

Hellos were delivered to new faces joining the AHRMA family with Friday’s school sessions. Kurt Lautenbach, TyAnne Schulte, and Clint Sletten attended the road race school, while Thomas Priest participated in the sidecar passenger school. Both veteran and rookie racers extended a warm welcome to the newcomers, offering camaraderie and guidance. The addition of TyAnne further expands AHRMA’s growing female demographic, highlighting the wonderful mix of people united by their passion for racing.

The weekend was packed with photo finishes and tight races. On Saturday, Brett Forkerts (370) took the win in Formula Thunder in race seven, with Dalton Dimick (29) just behind him by a mere 0.824 seconds for second place. Later that afternoon, in race ten, Chris Haesemeyer (80H) claimed victory in Sound of Thunder 4, with Teddy Honan (6T) hot on his heels, finishing in second place by only 0.605 seconds.

It wasn’t just AHRMA members who were excited about the events at Motorsport Park Hastings. AHRMA’s visit drew the attention of the local news, which aired a segment highlighting the positive contributions our organization was making to the community, by bringing commerce to their area.

The weekend also marked a poignant moment as the AHRMA community bid farewell to a beloved member, Charles Miller. Charles, who first joined AHRMA years ago by attending school at

Randy Knoop (17G)

Brian Larrabure (14)

Andrew Berkley (21A)

this very track, recently received an ALS diagnosis, signaling the end of his racing career. To honor his profound love for the sport, Charles chose to commemorate his retirement by reliving what made racing so special to him: the deep bonds of family and

friends, shared laughter, and the undeniable energy the track brings to our hearts.

At the conclusion of Saturday’s racing, Charles and his motorcycle took one final, heartfelt loop with the assistance

of the recovery trailer. He passed Ed Bargy, who delivered his classic showmanship with a final checkered flag, a fitting salute. Dozens of family members and friends gathered, many donning shirts proclaiming their inside joke, “Don’t call him Chuck,” to witness this incredibly touching retirement.

Our Road Race Director Leasha Overturf had this to say about Charles- “If Charles’ health maintains and he comes up with a better rig to help with the weight of his helmet and riding position we just might see him at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. We can only hope that he achieves this other goal. His energy and determination during this incredible health journey makes him a true inspiration!”

Sunday’s racing action kicked off with Moto LeMans in race one. It was a close contest with plenty of lead changes, ultimately seeing Randy Knoop (17G) claim first place, with Brian Larrabure (14) hot on his heels, taking the second spot on the podium just one second behind.

This year’s feature class 500 Premiere in race six was a repeat of Saturday’s podium, with Tim

Chris Haesemeyer (80H), Andrew Mauk (95)

Charles Miller with the final checkered flag. Photo courtesy Charles Miller.

Joyce (309) taking 1st place, Brian Larrabure (14) securing 2nd, and Matthew Winiarski (813) rounding out the top three for both days.

Sunday’s races continued the trend of nail-biting finishes. In race eleven, Sound of Thunder 1 saw Tommy Ryan (611) take first place, with Clint Austin (1b) a narrow 0.439 seconds behind in second place.

However, just when it seemed that was the closest race of the weekend, 350GP in race twelve delivered an even tighter contest. Jason Roberts (54) secured the win, with Matthew Winiarski (813) in close pursuit, taking second place by an astonishing 0.208 seconds!

Beyond the thrilling competition, the race weekend at Motorsport Park Hastings was a true celebration of the human spirit. From seasoned racers setting new benchmarks to rookies overcoming personal challenges, every participant wrote their own inspiring story on the track, showcasing their determination and resilience, all while fostering a powerful sense of camaraderie.

Joe Ackley (709)

Daniel May with Craig Chawla (93)

William Dokianos (777)

2025 Vintage Cup - 500 Premier

AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia

Joyce Continues His Winning Streak During Rounds 9 and 10 at Motorsports Park Hastings AHRMA 2025 Vintage Cup

WORDS AHRMA STAFF PHOTO ELDON HOLMES PHOTOGRAPHY

The 2025 Vintage Cup Series continued May 31 and June 1 at Motorsports Park Hastings in Hastings, MO, as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.

Sponsored by Roadracingworld. com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton. com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc fourstroke machines built up to and including 1968. Featured bikes from this era would include the 500cc Manx Norton, Matchless or Seeley G50, BSA Goldstar or 500cc BSA Twin “works” replica, Benelli “works” four, Harley KR, Honda Drixton Twin, and more.

On Saturday, Tim Joyce, piloting a 1968 Seeley G50, led from the start, holding off a tight pack. Tony Read on a 1968 Seeley Triumph 500 was hot on his heels, followed by Brian Larrabure, on his 1968 Seeley G50 and Matthew Winiarski riding a 1968 Ducati 350 Mark 3. Read experienced mechanical difficulties forcing him to retire during lap 4. Joyce stayed smooth and consistent, taking the win. Larrabure secured second, Winiarski claimed third and Read finished fourth.

Sunday’s race had Joyce and Larrabure going wheel-to-wheel into turn one, but Joyce pulled ahead and never looked back, building a solid gap to take the victory. Larrabure fought hard for second while Winiarski held steady to round out the podium

RACE RESULTS

Saturday Results - May 31, 2025

1. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G50, Springfield, VT

2. Brian Larrabure, 1968 Seely G50, Calabasas, CA

3. Matthew Winiarski, 1968 Ducati 350 Mark 3, Long Beach, CA

4. Tony Read, 1968 Seeley Triumph 500, Charlotte, TN

Sunday Results - March 16, 2025

1. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G50, Springfield, VT

2. Brian Larrabure, 1968 Seely G50, Calabasas, CA

3. Matthew Winiarski, 1968 Ducati 350 Mark 3, Long Beach, CA

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SUPERMOTO

life at the track life at the track

PHOTOS BY PETER MARCIN, CRAIG CHAWLA, SARAH LANE, LORENA WALKER,

KRISTY SCHUCKER

AMERICAN

Burnt Ridge

On the last weekend of July the AHRMA Northwest region visited the Burnt Ridge MX park in Washington for a weekend packed with fun! The Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts (VME) promoted their second AHRMA event and this one was a success!

The months and weeks before this event, volunteers came together to work with Nick, the owner of the facility, to make this event possible. Dirk Murphy and Dana Salesman, the men, myths, and legends from both the farm at Chehalis and Lemay trials set the foundation for the trials and the cross country course. Volunteers

from the VME came out to the property for a few work parties, helping to clear black berry bushes, create trials sections, and share their vision with each other.

On Saturday, 25 trials competitors got the opportunity to see the hard work that the VME, Dana and Dirk put into the challenging sections. Long time AHRMA volunteer, Judy Jorgenson, was in charge of trials sign-up, handing out new loop cards, scoring, and before any of this started she prepared lunches featuring her homemade cookies for the checkers, thank you Judy for all your hard work!

The line up of Premier motorcycles for the trials was longer than most events. Jim Cole returned to compete since the location was prime to his house and helped his buddies design the sections. Jim finished the sections in record time; it was like he was competing in a Scotts Trials by himself. Jim won the Premier Lightweight Intermediate class with a score of 42 points over his pal Al Anderberg with a score of 58!

In between events, many riders and fans alike visited the snack shack which had delicious food anytime you wanted it; the waffle breakfast sandwich was a best

WORDS AND PHOTOS KATE JORGENSON

VME volunteers at the work party

seller as well as the five different types of burgers, yum!

In the afternoon, Nick and his crew watered down portions of the cross country loop and the 19 riders took off around the property. Sidney Mocke not only captured the holeshot, he led the race and made some close passes. Sidney won overall, completing 12 laps! A reel of photos was taken when Kelly Shane got caught up in the deep sawdust-like dirt; he kept his bike upward, but did a 360 plus a 180 as on lookers watched with anticipation for his battle through the dirt!

On Sunday, Nick and his crew had the opportunity to see what VME and AHRMA was all about! Nick had a team of flaggers and track maintenance set up around the track. AHRMA and VME provided lap checkers (Judy Jorgenson and Victoria Raiburn), a runner (Teresa Houde and her dog, Page), scoring ladies (Cheryl Long and Ellen Voermans), and tech inspector (David Stanton). There were eleven motos and 88 entries!

An exciting race to watch was the premier bikes as they rumbled around the track. This was especially exciting this weekend because of the turn-out in green jerseys brought to you by the VME!

At the awards ceremony it was unanimous when asked if AHRMA should return to Burnt Ridge next year! This event was a great addition to the AHRMA schedule especially in the summer in Washington! A special thank you to all the volunteers who made this event possible!

Kelly Shane trying to keep his bike upright in the cross country.

Sidney Mocke leading the cross country

Sean Chase, Todd Glass, Russ Pfirman

Old Desmond Ranch in Burney, California

Last season in the Northwest, Doug Lingren approached Jeff Bushey, trustee and event promotor of the Bushey Ranch event to offer his land for a future event. As many people in the AHRMA community know, we are always looking for new places to hold events. Fast forward a year and on the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, 2025 the Old Desmond Ranch hosted the AHRMA Northwest family for a weekend jam packed with wonderful weather, community involvement, motorcycle enthusiasts, and a huge turn out of volunteers, spectators, and riders!

WORDS AND PHOTOS KATE JORGENSON

Pete Jorgenson passing Debbie Poole

Terry Bentley roosting his competition

In the months, weeks, and days leading up to the event there was a lot of preparation that went into making this event such a wonderful experience.

Jeff Bushey, Wayne Hawes, and Charlie Higdon mapped out a cross country course. The Houde’s, 1UP Moto Team, the Poole’s, and other volunteers laid out the trials sections through the trees and boulders. The motocross track was laid out and maintained by many of the locals with a special shoutout to Doug Lingren and his family for maintaining it throughout the weekend, especially in between motos.

The hot weather, that some of the AHRMA community is not used to, provided many ways to cool down while still enjoying the comradery. On the property itself was a creek that was utilized throughout the weekend, whether you put your feet in, threw a stick for the dogs,

or dunked your whole body in. It felt good to gather at the creek to cool off. Many trips were made to the Burney Falls to take in the view of the local attraction. The locals loved to hear about the events on the property when we would frequent the grocery stores or restaurants in town, too.

The community and AHRMA family gathered together when one of the families arrived with a broken wheel bearing on their trailer. This is the type of family that you want around when you have a mechanical issue because everyone offers help, and it was fixed quickly. The family with the broken trailer would like to give special shoutout to those who came over and checked on them.

Friday evening there was an impromptu potluck as the tradition continues. We all gathered to share food, stories from the weeks in between the

event, and have a wonderful evening.

On Saturday, the trials took place with many volunteers, including some local 4-H teenagers. There were 31 trials riders. Ron Sandusky and Rod Carlie are buddies on the course and off, and compete in the same class, the Modern Classic Intermediate class. In the first section of the day, they walked it together, decided on the best way up the pine needle cushioned tight turn, and then they both crashed in the same spot on the course earning a well deserved five for each of them, but they laughed it off and kept riding together.

Saturday afternoon the post vintage and vintage cross country took to the starting line for a hot, dusty race. The excitement could be felt along the orange caution fence with the cheering on of the riders as they went by. The

Mike Houde

Mendes family did not know who to cheer for as the young Ethan Mendes had the lead, followed by Bend, Oregon’s Sidney Mocke and third place going to Ethan’s dad, Jeff Mendes; it was quite the tight race for the top three racers.

Saturday evening, the town community organized a tri-tip dinner at the Lion’s Club for the awards ceremony. The hall was packed with volunteers serving the AHRMA family a delicious dinner!

Sunday came with more lastminute track preparation; special shout outs to many of the volunteers, locals that came out to watch the motocross, and the 127 entries in the motocross.

Pete Jorgenson had a great battle with both Rob and Debbie Poole in race 10 featuring the women’s class and 70+ riders. It was nice to see the return of some local riders and their family as this event brought new riders and returning riders. In fact, Tom Bentley, former trustee and tech inspector, came to cheer on his son Terry Bentley as he has returned to compete at some of the local events; it was great to reconnect with the Bentley family! The Lawson family brought their grandson, Hayden, with them for an extended weekend; Hayden loved helping out, playing with the dogs, and cheering on his grandparents!

Thank you to the many hands who helped with this event and the regional and national sponsors. The AHRMA family is looking forward to coming back to the Old Desmond Ranch next year!

Jeff Mendes

The tri-tip dinner at the Lion’s Club

Kim Lawson crossing the finish line with her grandson, Hayden, cheering her on.

AMERICAN

History Meets Horsepower at Blountville’s Legendary Track

Muddy Creek Raceway and the city of Blountville, Tennessee, was host to AHRMA National Motocross again this year and the racing was equally as hot as the unseasonably extra-warm weather experienced this year in the northeast. Blountville, founded in the late 1700s in the Appalachian Mountains, was a key Civil War site as the location of the Battle of Blountville. The motocross track has a significant role in motocross history, hosting major races and legendary riders since 1977 and serving as a landmark venue for the sports development.

It was a joy to be able to meet and speak to all the local racers who grew up racing here and the legendary battles they went through. For AHRMA, it is another gem of our rich off-road schedule and judging by all the smiling

faces, it was a success. For the weekend, over three hundred entries participated in AHRMA vintage racing, and all the racers were able to leave healthy and fulfilled with their racing adventure.

The track is nestled into a valley with mountains surrounding the background. The track rolls up and down with the elevation changes and the dirt is perfect for motocross racing. Sam Gammon, the president of Victory Sports, and owner of the track, had a very well-prepared facility and racetrack readied, and his entire team efficiently and professional handled all the race-day functions wonderfully. “Sam Gammon and his staff did an outstanding job the entire weekend” Tim Terrell, racer and AHRMA Trustee said. “It’s like this every year and we are lucky to have this event as part of our national series.”

Mike Welden and Willie Jones fighting for the holeshot in Next Gen Novice action

(inset: Sam Gammon, owner of Muddy Creek Raceway, directing race operations)

WORDS BY ALBERT NEWMANN PHOTOS BY BOB AND SHARON BEAN

The racing was great as mentioned so let us get started with some of the racing highlights from the vintage day, or “Saturday Racing” program.

Our first race of the day was one of the featured gates of the day with our Vintage 60 Plus Intermediates and Experts on the line. Moto one gate drop saw Erik Ebersole of Prosperity, North Carolina, jump out front to lead Wade Doering and Hoot Parker. On the second lap, Doering worked his way around Ebersole for the lead. It was short-lived as Parker methodically made his big move near the finish line jump to pass both riders on the third lap for the lead and moto one win. Things became even more exciting for the second moto as Parker had some bike failures and jumped on a loaner “like” Maico of Brad Harvey’s and on the second lap of the following moto made quick work of Ebersole and dominated the race. Parker’s 1-1 brought him to the top of the box with Doering going 2-2 and Ebersole 3-3 to round out the podium. Over in the Intermediate grouping, it was national points leader Randy Platchek with another dominating performance over the full gate of riders to win followed by Kenny Coen and James Menard taking third.

Race eight on the day was a treat for the fans as it featured Open Age Intermediates and Experts along with the 50 Plus Intermediates and Experts. Local racer Caleb Carter rode a 1974 Honda CR250 and consistently posted fast lap times throughout the day. The race featured two Expert classes, which included both current and former national champions. Carter got spectacular starts in both motos and just decimated the field. Laci Horvath, making a big splash in one of her first few races as a new Expert in the class, battled with Gulf Coast-legend, Glen Romero, each moto to take second and Romero third. Over in the 50 Plus Expert side, Jamie Adams tried to run with Carter, but the local kid knew the track too well and Adams had to contend with his own problems in his class from

Brian Devillo getting some air on his Honda CR125

Steve Evans who kept Adams in check both motos. Adams fended off Evans for the win and it was Texan Craig Jackson finishing third. Philip Bush was the sole contestant for Open Age Intermediate, and it was Joel Colston and Robert Green swapping moto wins in the 50 Plus Intermediate group with Colston taking the overall.

The super hotly-contested Sportsman 125 Expert class ran in race ten and it was another stellar battle between Jamie Adams, Rider Mattox, Jerry Mattox, and locals Noah Roy and Bill Parker. It was a packed gate of ten entries and the racing from top to bottom was intense. Adams led the first three laps of moto one and Rider Mattox maked the move on the final lap and secured the first moto win with the elder Jerry Mattox not too far behind in third. The second moto once again had Adams in the early lead and this time he held off Rider all four laps to take the win and overall. Jerry Mattox had a spectacular get off on one of the tabletop jumps that lined the pit area and took a ride later in the day to receive twentytwo stitches in his leg though he still managed to finish the moto for sixth place and fourth overall. Roy with a steady 5-4, finished third in the class.

Sundays Post Vintage and Next Gen racing program was a long one. This sounds like a broken record, but the program kicked off with the best racing of the day in AHRMA’s PV 60 Plus Expert and Intermediate gates. Remarkably similar to the vintage program on Saturday, it was Erik Ebersole out front leading Jeff Oakley, Terri Cunningham, and Hoot Parker. For three laps it looked like Ebersole had it sewn up but after an error from Ebersole, Hoot Parker went by everyone to take the moto one victory. Moto two was interesting as Hoot Parker missed the gate and entered the race extremely late; Jeff Oakley took advantage of Parker’s mental blunder and led the moto from start to finish and with a 2-1 score, he won the race! Cunnigham went 3-2 for second overall and it was Ebersole’s

Fast Caleb Cart gapping the field in Sportsman 250 Expert

4-3 finish putting him in third place overall. On the Intermediate side it was Randy Patchek just dominating both motos for the victory with a stellar ride by Neal Ragget to take second on the day and Dennis Horton finishing third.

One of the early Novice gates, race two, caught people’s attention as the Post Vintage (PV) Women’s Novice saw Sharon Bean and her XR200 Honda put in a great ride to win her class in front of Kristen San Juan and third place finisher, Steph Daniels. Linda Dowell was on the line as well and won the Open Age Novice class. Also lined up in this race was the Next Gen Novice, which saw some great racing and position swapping through both motos throughout the pack. Jonah Molby took first place followed by Willie Jones, Michael Welden, and fourth place finisher David Tucker. Much improvement

in our Novice ranks is being witnessed this year. Congrats to all!

Near the end of the day, we had a real treat in race fifteen which featured various Next Gen classes. In the Next Gen 40 Expert it was a matchup of Joel White from Ponchatoula, Louisiana, versus Jay Gref out of Xenia, Ohio, two talented AHRMA participants over the years, and it was a fast one. Also on the line was our Next Gen 125 Experts and Intermediates along with the PreMod Open Experts. All weekend, chatter focused on local youth Caleb Carter’s speed on the track. Caleb additionally was thrust into this mix of fast elder veterans, and the racing quickly

garnered the attention of the fans around the track. White led briefly in moto one before Carter overtook both White and Gref to lead the rest of the race. Moto two was the same as Carter continued to display amazing speed and familiarity with every inch of the track this weekend. White dispatched Gref to take the overall in their 40 Plus class and Carter won his 125 class with ease. Justin Ramsey and Jeff Elkins Sr split moto wins with Ramsey going 2-1 for the overall.

The track held up spectacularly all weekend, the medics moved a little but nothing serious and all the racers were very happy with the racing action. One of the most efficient and well-organized events on the motocross calendar, and if you have never made it to Muddy Creek, you are deeply missing out.

Many thanks to Sam and Jane Gammon for hosting us, the Victory Sports staff, all the volunteers, vendors, and especially the AHRMA members, for a very memorable weekend. Looking forward to returning next June! See you there.

Cody Meeks navigating the first turn of Muddy Creek

Sharon Bean on her way to a Women’s Novice win

steel stampede

On the first weekend in May, the AHRMA Northwest Region gathered in Redmond, Oregon, at the Deschutes Fairgrounds for the 17th Annual Steel Stampede. Although the location has changed over the years, the people, dedication, and excitement of vintage motorcycles is still fresh in the air.

The support this event gets from the community is amazing. The local sponsorship includes: 6 Volt Cycles for organizing, Powroll Performance for the track layout and support, 3BK Sign Company for banners and signage, Fink Ink for the t-shirt designs, ViVi Design

Company for work and design, Big Chief Vintage for promotion, Crux Marketing for social media promotions (check out the Steel Stampede Instagram page for a recap video), JTS Animal Bedding for the shaving bales, Oxarc for raffle items, Lucky’s Woodsman for the pig roast and lunch, Boneyard Brewing for raffle items, Boneyard Elixr for free samples, Peterson Cat for track preparation, HRE Rentals for the race weekend equipment support, and United Rentals for race weekend equipment support.

The AHRMA Regional sponsors include: Redwood Engineering, Motion Pro, Cycle Gear, VME

(Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts), MXG Designs, 1Up Motorsports, and Las Tres Amigas.

The weather was better than last year, yet pretty unpredictable. Many of the core volunteers mentioned that the days leading up to the events the weather was hot and pleasant. On the drive down in the afternoon on Friday, we watched a spectacular thunder and lightning storm and when we pulled into the fairgrounds the rain drops were huge. It poured most of Friday evening and the rain stopped just after the trials meeting, led by trials master Mathew Johnston.

WORDS AND PHOTOS KATE JORGENSON

Intermission hooligan race

There were 21 competitive trial riders and nine sections across the rugged terrain. Riders went over jagged rocks, deep soft dirt, and juniper bushes. Korbyn Shaw is carrying on the family tradition riding his grandpa’s motorcycle (Tom Street), a 1949 Indian. Korbyn won the Rigid Lightweight Intermediate class with only 30 points.

Sunday, the weather was better. The sun came out and the wind was delightful, too. The VMX track layout was very fast and flowing. This year, the organizers used tractors and more volunteers. The track evolution was very well received, adding length and features after feedback from last year. The riding offered Oregon’s high desert terrain on soft dirt mixed with sawdust.

There were 84 entries for the Vintage motocross. There were nine races, followed by a memorial lap for a rider who attended Steel Stampede for many years and lost his battle with cancer. There was also a hooligan race and a mini bike

race. Thirteen riders took to the gate in race four; Mark Percy won the 60+ Intermediate class over Keith Caldwell and Brian Pennington. This was the largest class of the day. It was nice to see the return of novice rider Logan Brantley; in his moto he could not get his bike started and so the starting line crew helped him before releasing the gate. It was a wonderful day of racing.

A special thank you to the core team of volunteers: Melissa Koschnitzke, Linda Fisher, Scott Fisher, Nicole Fisher,

Jud Miller, Mathew Johnston, Brandon Kentner, Matt Geary, Kim McKillop, Debbie McKillop, Dave Poliny, Sheri Kellogg and Cheryl Long. Thank you to the promotors: Jason Koschnitzke and Pete Fisher.

It was a fabulous weekend at Steel Stampede, in the future events they are considering adding a cross country course. Please reach out via social media to Jason Koschnitzke or the Steel Stampede page if you have any further feedback.

The battle of the brothers in the first turn of the race - Alan Shufelt is leading his twin brother, John.

Perry Freund focusing in section 3

Brandon Kentner getting air while Mark Hector rides alongside

MIDSEASON IN AHRMA MID-ATLANTIC

WORDS JOSHUA SCHUCKER

PHOTOS LORENA WALKER, SARA LANE, KRISTY SCHUCKER

As the sunset faded beyond the western horizon and pure darkness settled into the mountains of the Pennsylvania Wilds, the organized chaos and beauty of the universe was briefly laid bare before you in a spectacular celestial array of stars, planets, and the ribbon of subdued glow provided by our own Milky Way galaxy. The prime viewing location is provided by the kind proprietors of Quiet Oaks Campground, which has the ideal combination of mountaintop location and remoteness to avoid the star-masking light pollution common throughout the MidAtlantic region. But alas, just as quickly as this evening’s perfect moment of star gazing arrived, it was stolen with equal rapidity by

an encroaching front of cloud cover that muted the brilliance into a featureless gloom. Eyes glued to this simple glimpse of

beauty, the randomness and ever-changing nature of the world we live in resonates and I begin to reflect upon our current stint of

Ethan Carter (75) leads the pack

Brock Kutskel (K5)

three races in six weeks and the confounding cacophony of conditions and weather that AHRMA’s Mid-Atlantic (MA) region has had to deal with throughout this season. There has been enough variety to make Goldilocks’ head spin. However, in this solemn moment, following a glorious day of grass track motocross at the Cross Fork Classic, I feel that this one is “just right”.

“Too wet…”

The beginning of this trifecta of events was another attempt at a rain-free weekend at Sutton Station near Summerville, PA. I’d be lying if I denied that the Debbie Downer voice in my head was whispering “it always rains at Sutton Station”. And had I listened to her and thrown a pile of chips on “Wet” at the roulette table, I just might be a rich man these days. Well, at least a little more change going jingle-ling in my pocket anyway. But I didn’t really need that sage advice from Ms. Downer to have an inkling that the weekend would be

impacted by precipitation. History has proven that time and again. The Reitz family of Jim, Jamie, and Mike have been facilitating this event for four years now, and prior to that they did the same for another several years not far south of this great property presented to us by sweetheart property owners Dale and Lori Reynolds. And it almost always rains…soon it will be nearly a decade of drench.

If you’re following along, by now you know that it rained for this late May/early June event yet again. Quite a bit of the wet stuff preceded the event and was still falling on Friday evening as racers rolled in for the weekend. Bless the Reynolds’ and their calm and accommodating demeanor, because there were more trucks and campers getting stuck in their yard than not. The couple was just as happy to welcome everyone as if there weren’t any ruts spirographed across the lawn. Many just spun the tires until forward movement stopped and said, “yep, guess we’re camping here”.

Light rain continued to roll through in waves as motocross racing commenced on Saturday. The Reitz clan made a few changes to the track from last year with a new start area to the right with a left-hand drop-in for a first turn and a slight re-route of the grass track section halfway through the lap. Surprisingly, the traction was rather good throughout the day and provided some really great race action. Certainly, the low-lying area that travels through a pine forest was a bit sloppy, but some timely bucket work with the skid steer between races kept this passable. As always, this course was a joy with its diverse elements, approachable jumps, elevation changes, and cool scenery.

The rain began to clear almost completely as the Saturday night front porch karaoke party ramped up. By the start of Sunday morning’s cross-country start, the weather was quite nice. Jamie Reitz had marked up the east side of the property for this year’s loop. The terrain here is chock full of hillclimbs, downhills,

Dwight Basa (011)

flowing trails, and plenty of old logging roads to open the throttle a bit. Always a hoot, this year’s iteration did not disappoint. Hillsides were slick in places and challenging to keep traction on ascent and descent. Momentum and judicious throttle control on the ups and a couple “please stop, please stop” chants on the downs were the formula for the day. In between, there was some really great trail that held up well and was reasonably tacky. Just keep an eye out for the ever-growing population of slick roots!

“Too hot…”

“Well, I could have told you that”, Ms. Downer exclaims. And it is true; history has somehow shown that the first early summer heat wave usually rolls into Happy Valley just about the time the Ashcraft family opens their hearts and expansive farm to the MidAtlantic and Northeast regions in the middle of June each year. This heat in the middle of July may seem more appropriate, but here we are, again. At least it’s not raining.

The heat certainly didn’t deter the motocross entrants as they showed up in droves. At a casual glance, it may well have been a new record for entries for the region. The Ashcraft’s legacy of crafting a fine grass track surely helps sell itself after several years as a staple on the series’ calendar of events. 2025 added a couple wiggles here and a squiggle there in the cow pasture just below host Brian and Lisa’s home. A large crowd of spectators always makes this race feel special as they line the fence to take in the action throughout the day. As usual, the track starts as slick knee-high grass and cow chips and works into shape with each passing lap. Midway through the first set of motos, the course comes into its own and you can really get into a groove. Just stay hydrated as you wait for your gate!

Sunday ‘s vintage cross-country race stuck to the lower elevations of the property’s mountain and foothills, following a mix of often used trails that make for a fun and limited-travel suitable loop. The crew threw in a new section that followed a creek bank through a cut in the mountain before dropping into, and through, the creek itself. I must say that with the stifling heat, this was a favored part of each lap. A bit of speed helped make for a far bigger wave of oh-so-refreshing mountain spring water to saturate yourself with. A bit of a surprise was the often-muddy condition of this collection of trails at the base of the mountain despite the hot and dry conditions for the weekend. It seems the area was subjected to a heavy load of rainfall in the days before the event, and the continued runoff from the slope above was just making its way into the fertile ground below. I won’t lie, even the splashes of muddy water here were kind of a heat-quashing joy. The post-vintage and disc brakes bikes, as is typical fare for the Ashcraft’s layout, got the chance to head up the mountain following the creek crossing and enjoy some finely curated singletrack as an addition to the vintage lap. Far drier conditions

Tim Brendlinger, Jr (159)

David Meakem (8N), Brian Ashcraft (58)

existed in the upper elevations, but rocks, roots, and tight trees provided their own challenges. Both courses end with a flourish at the popular sinkhole section, where this year’s route introduced a bowl-turn approach to the first drop. A unique end to a great ride. “Just right…?”

Saturday night star-gazing, thinking the Cross Fork Classic has got to be Goldilocks’ choice, right? The campground is spacious and accommodating in a beautiful region of Pennsylvania surrounded by lush forest, creeklined valleys, hunting camps, and wildlife. The grass track laid out over the large open field tackles some fantastic natural terrain jumps, whoops, and hills. There is a new feature this year where the motocross track crossed through an underpass of a bridge created for a special test at the following weekend’s NEPG Rattlesnake Enduro. Pretty cool. Traction was great and there were some epic battles taking shape on the track. So far so good. What about Sunday?

After a successful first attempt at a cross-country course in last year’s inaugural Classic, this year’s course follows a similar route but expanded with nearly an extra mile of trail added into the mix. With the Rattlesnake’s history on this property, there are plenty of old paths out there that were just waiting to be

reclaimed, and this collection of twists, turns, bumps, jumps, and pines was a well sorted course that drew much praise. Tight at times and open at others. Finding passing lines could be a challenge in the singletrack, but the loop utilized nearly the full motocross track, so patience was rewarded with plenty of passing room if you could hang close enough until it opened up. At this

point the weekend has been great, with seasonably warm weather and clear skies. But with a lap to go in the post vintage race, the skies darkened and shortly thereafter unleashed a downpour taking the “just right’ shine off the event. Although brief, the damage was done and the day’s third race would be run under far sloppier conditions.

Richard Bunting (180)

John Foster (48)

So, I’m no Goldilocks. To me, there is no single “just right” in this collection, they were each a blast in their own unique ways and I’m glad I was there. We are all fortunate that AHRMA’s regions are providing a vibrant and varied collection of events catered to the eclectic vintage off-road racing enthusiast. In this age of increasing land usage issues, urban sprawl, and insurance challenges, having a reliable series to follow is “just right”. As such, weather, conditions, locations, the alignment of stars, planets, and satellites…whatever the formula that nature, organizer, landowner, or other external factors conjures up is “just right” with me as long as there is a place to race old dirt bikes and hang out with my dirt bike friends, because tomorrow isn’t guaranteed in life or in racing. Thanks to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast teams, the Ashcraft family and friends, the Reynolds, and the Reitz family and friends. Keep it up!

Noleen shocks come with a 60 day setup warranty that covers the springs and valving.

Dustin Loss (741)

Vintage Speed and Modern Struggles at New Jersey Motorsports Park

WORDS BY JOHN WAVERKA (#647)

PHOTOS BY CRAIG CHAWLA & COURTESY JOHN WAVERKA

The night before this year’s Friday practice at NJMP, I was on the side of a highway, van broken down once again, watching a powerful thunderstorm wash away the sun from horizon to horizon. Just three hours earlier, I’d been strapping the last bike into my trailer when I got a call from a friend. He was tapping out.

Fumbling with the rachet straps in my sweaty hands, I started to agree—it was hot. Maybe too hot to work. The sun was burning my back and it was already hitting 90 degrees and humid; it looked like

it was only going to get worse at the track. I decided that it’s better to regret having done something than regret having not made the effort. I hit the road. It’s never too hot to race.

I rolled into the track late Friday pulling the trailer with my wife’s Bronco, my van abandoned in front of a liquor store an hour and a half behind me. The storm had broken the heat wave’s back. It was a sunny and cool 75-degree day and it stayed dry and breezy the entire weekend.

I am running a light season with AHRMA this year due to a huge

new shop project at home. But I found a way to make it up to myself by borrowing my friend Aleksey Kravchuk’s real vintage racing bike, the “Boy racer,” a circa 1962 AJS 7R 350CC single in a Seeley Mk3 frame.

I had done a few successful laps on the bike at Laguna a year or two ago and he was adamant that I give it a go for a season. Once at the track on Friday, I got in one practice session on the bike before the day was up. Things were not so good with the fueling system: cracking and popping and refusing to go fast. I sat down

Rocklin Brendlinger (228) parting the sea.

PHOTO CREDIT LOST IN A PHOTOGRAPH

to figure it out before race day Saturday.

The AJS is a full fairing bike with a real racing history, still effective on track well into the early 70s, when the Japanese took over the small-bore racing world. Ingenious design met extremely basic technology to put 40 horsepower to the ground. Weighing in at about 200 lbs., it is a performer. The stock AMAL GP carburetor uses a remote fuel float, which sets the fuel height by physically moving the float housing up or down to set the level in the clear fuel tubing at a specific mark on the carburetor. This level was an inch above the intake, dumping fuel into the engine. What seemed like an obvious problem required constant trial and error all weekend. But I was racing in 350GP with the big boys; half the racers at the track offered advice. Sometimes solving a problem is a good time in itself.

NJMP got new pavement last year and is one of the nicer track surfaces in the country right

now. There are garages and outdoor camping spots and little else. What it lacks in trackside amenities it makes up for by having a free pool. In a bar. With actual good food.

I pitted with Dave Roper, Kenny Cummings was in and out all day, and just across from us was Seth Rosko with Team Obsolete. Potentially the most vintage-Britracer-experienced people in the United States. I had the right team on hand to deal with the AJS. We made it work well enough to clear two third places in GP350.

In the GP500 class above me, champion racer Mark Heckles offered the proof of his racing pedigree by finally bringing out the Norton Manx his father used to dominate the Isle of Man Manx TT in the 1960s. Bought from Phil Read, the “Reedy Norton” was shipped over from Swindon in the UK a few years ago. Kenny Cummings finally convinced Mark to bring it by NYC Norton to have a look, and after a few hours of going through the basics, they did what we all do with our vintage bike—they decided that it was probably in good enough shape to take racing. Mark ran it several laps in practice and called it a “real eye opener.” “Great respect to the guys that used to race these things back in the day; the vibration is one thing, and the brakes don’t work,” he told me. “The power—the thing’s really got no power, it just makes a different noise.”

Mark Heckles as a kid on the Manx with his dad. (inset: Mark and his dad as adults)

He said that when you consider the speed at which the men who raced these bikes would run the IOM, “they were absolutely railing it on them. It gives me bigger respect for the speeds these guys were running back then.”

After practice, Mark thought that the bike felt good enough to take to the starting line on Saturday. “I think for the first race I was concentrating on not stalling it.” Once off the line, Mark got into it with another rider on a two stroke. “We were having a little bit of a back and forth and you have a big smile on your face and try not to cry at the same time.” He said, “I never thought I’d be riding me dad’s Manx Norton in America some 15 years after his passing.”

The vibrations finally got to him several laps into the first race, when he blew off the megaphone exhaust and decided to pull it in to save the bike for another day. That day ended again with a clutch failure; Mark has floated the idea of bringing the bike out again and I think that if the AHRMA family can help crowdsource the wrenching and know-how, we will see him on the top step of the podium the next time around.

I ran two races a day on the 1969 Honda CB350, the crown jewel of the Sportsman 350 and 500 classes. This engine is a few seasons old and got me three seconds and a third, with a nod to my friend Chris Jackson on his first top podium step. The Honda was flawless except for a failing clutch, which made the starts exciting; I was last into turn one every race but had the joy of making a few passes stick every chance I could. Greg Potter was unbeatable up front the whole weekend, his fear of my divebombs into turn 1 gone. I showed him a tire every chance I got but often I was no more than a dot on his rearview mirror by lap 4.

The ever friendly and smiling Rick Crespo also stepped into the vintage world for the first time this NJMP weekend. His ride, the freshly prepped Works Manufacturing Formula 250 1969

Rick Crespo on Works manufacturing F250

Bill Doran (6)

Jeff Nelson (43)

Honda CB350, with its chassis dreamed up by Frank Giannini and built by Aleksey Kravchuk, is a piece of handbuilt precision racing fantasy.

Rick was out on track alongside my CB350 race, and seeing him remount from a relatively modern ‘90s Yamaha 400 to a drum brake roller-start-only tube framed razorblade was a testament to his riding skill and experience. I was in second place in my race, fixated on catching Greg Potter, riding maybe 9 out of 10, when Rick hauled past me, effortlessly traversing the turn 3 and 4 chicane at speeds I could not match—in his first race! At that point I upped my game, pushing Potter and catching him for a few moments, both cursing and praising Rick’s performance on the Formula bike.

Like Mark Heckles, Rick Crespo is an accomplished modern

bike racer. Of the Honda vs. his modern bikes, he said, “It behaved the same way that the KTM 390 does on track, but the power was better.” High praise to Ian Oberholtzer, who built the engine a few weeks earlier. Rick had a Cinderella experience on his first time out; “the only time it misbehaved was when I lost a frame bolt.” On starting the bike on the line, he was surprised at the machine’s ability to launch. Expecting a slow, dragging start,

when Ed Bargy dropped the flag, the torquey 350 surprised him by pulling away underneath him surer than either of his modern bikes.

NJMP has a five-story tower where the strong-willed can climb to the top and see the whole track. That’s what I found myself doing in full leathers at the hottest part of the day after being asked to sing the national anthem on Sunday. I arrived, panting and sweaty, to

Seth Rosko & Michelle Fisher (14x), Erik & Henry Green (66x), Joe & Kirstin Melchionda (380), Warren & Michelle Wilson (13W)

Adrian Jasso (12), Jacob Levesque (601)

have the microphone abruptly handed to me, so I whimpered it out the best I could. Still, what an awesome opportunity for my 9- and 10-year-olds to see their dad do what, to them, must seem like just another thing that normal dads do: sing in public, race motorcycles, hang out on tracks with the most interesting people in the world. I often wonder what my life would be like if I’d had the same experiences growing up. When they are ready to throw a leg over a CB160 or one of Roper’s deathtraps, I hope that AHRMA and its amazing people are still there to give them the opportunity.

The turnout at NJMP was good this year. I hope to see more of you on track with us next summer. Oh, and don’t worry—it took a few days, but I finally found someone to tow the van back to my house. The adventure continues…

Suspension Upgrades

2025 Vintage Cup - 500 Premier

AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia

Joyce Doubles Up in New Jersey Vintage Cup

WORDS AHRMA STAFF PHOTO CRAIG CHAWLA

The 2025 Vintage Cup Series continued June 21 and 22 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ, as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia.

On Saturday, Tim Joyce, piloting John Turner’s 1968 Seeley G50, led from the start, taking the hole shot with Kevin Dinsmoor, on Turner’s 1962 BMW R-50, Brian Larrabure riding a 1962 NYC Norton Manx, and Mark Heckles racing his father’s original 1959 Norton Manx close behind. Twothirds through the race, Heckles experienced a mechanical and was forced to pull off. Dinsmoor stayed within a few bike lengths of Joyce, but wasn’t able to reel him in. Joyce maintained the lead, taking the checkered flag for the win, followed by Dinsmoor and Larrabure.

Sunday’s race had Joyce again taking the hole shot with Larrabure getting a great launch, having switched to his 1968 NYC Norton Seeley G50, then Dinsmoor, followed by Dave Roper, bumping up his 350cc 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT. Dinsmoor was able to overtake

RACE RESULTS

Saturday Results - June 21, 2025

1. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G50, Springfield, VT

2. Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50, Colchester, CT

3. Brian Larrabure, 1962 Norton Manx, Calabasas, CA

4. Mark Heckles, 1959 Norton Manx, Bedford, NY

Sunday Results - June 22, 2025

1. Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G50, Springfield, VT

2. Kevin Dinsmoor, 1962 BMW Turner R-50, Colchester, CT

3. Brian Larrabure, 1968 Seeley G50, Calabasas, CA

4. Dave Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY

are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event. Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online

edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

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2025 AHRMA NATIONAL SERIES SCHEDULES

SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! PLEASE

2025 AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia

AAR: Academy of Roadracing SRS: Sidecar Racing School

Date Venue

2/13-16

Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA (AAR & SRS)

3/14-16 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC (AAR & SRS)

4/18-20 Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA (AAR & SRS)

4/25-27 Inde Motorsports Ranch; Willcox, AZ (AAR & SRS)

5/30-6/1 Motorsports Park Hastings; Hastings, NE (AAR & SRS)

6/20-22 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ (AAR & SRS)

8/1-3 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL (AAR & SRS)

8/15-17 Pittsburgh International Race Complex; Wampum, PA (AAR & SRS)

9/5-7 Nelson Ledges; Garrettsville, OH (AAR & SRS)

10/2-5 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL

* all events, except Barber Motorsports Park, are hosting both the AAR and SRS

Redwood Engineering 2025 AHRMA National Observed Trials Series

Date Venue

3/7 White Lightning; Buffalo, SC

4/5 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA

5/17 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA

5/31 Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA

6/7-8 Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN

8/2-3 Donner Ranch; Nordon, CA - CANCELLED

8/9 BSA Club; Toronto, OH

9/13 Rattlers Run; Fiarfield, WA

9/27 Bushy Ranch; Canby, CA

10/3 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL

11/7 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

2025 AHRMA Dirt Track Series Presented by Motobilia

Date Venue

2/22 SDTA - Crossroads Motorplex; Jasper, FL (ST/TT)

4/12 SDTA - Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL (ST/TT)

5/10 AJ Herrera Memorial Race, Plaza Park Raceway; Visalia, CA - CANCELLED

6/13-14 TBD

7/12-13 Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (ST / 1/2 mile)

7/18 Roeder Wauseon Vintage Nationals; Wauseon, OH (1/2 mile)

7/25 TBD

8/23 TBD

8/28 Vintage Davenport Races, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds; Davenport, IA

9/13-14 Willow Springs Round Up; Willow Springs, CA

9/26-27 Caruthers Fair Short Track; Caruthers, CA

10/3-4 Barber Vintage Festival; Leeds, AL (ST)

10/11 SDTA - Callaha Speedway; Callahan, FL (ST)

2025 AHRMA National MX Series Presented by Motobilia

Date Venue

3/1-2

Shorty's MX; Blythe, CA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

4/6 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA - VMX only

4/12-13 Freestone MX; Wortham, TX - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

4/26-27 Gateway MX; Lebanon, MO - VMX, PVMX, NGMX - CANCELLED

5/24-25 Thunder Valley; Lakewood, CA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

6/8 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

6/21-22 Muddy Creek Raceway; Blountville, TN - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

7/19-20 Honda Hills; Thornville, OH - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

9/6-7 Johnsonville; Yantis, TX - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

9/14 Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA - VMX, PVMX

9/20-21 Field of Dreams; Greensburg, PA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

9/28 Bushy Ranch; Canby, CA - VMX only

10/4-5 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

10/18-19 Farm 14; Centreville, MS - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

11/8-9 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

2025 AHRMA National Cross Country Series Presented by Motobilia

Date Venue

3/8-9

White Lightning; Buffalo, SC

4/5 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA

5/17-18 Rocket Raceway; 3 Springs, PA

5/31 Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA

6/7 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA

6/7-8 Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN

8/9-10 BSA Club; Toronto, OH

9/13-14 Brush Buster’s Bonanza; Marceline, MO

9/27 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA

10/3 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL

10/17-19 Farm 14; Centreville, MS

11/7-9 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

2025 AHRMA REGIONAL SCHEDULES

2025 AHRMA Northeast Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/northeast

Date Event Disciplines

3/8-9

Carolinas White Lightning; Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC CC, Trials

4/26-27 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA CC, MX

5/17-18 Lamoka Motocross; Bradford, NY CC, MX

6/6-8 Unadilla MX; New Berlin, NY CC, MX (including PV Pre 1978, PV Post 1977, and NG-1999)

6/21-22 Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA CC, MX

6/28-29 Allen's Farm MX; Lawton, PA CC, MX

7/19-20 Quiet Oaks; Cross Fork, PA CC, MX

8/16-17 State Line Riders; N. Pownal, VT CC, MX

8/30-31 Bear Creek Sportsmen; Hancock, NY CC, MX

9/6-7 Wentz Training Facility; Pennsburg, PA CC, MX

9/13-14 Kelso Creek Classic; Minerva, NY CC, MX

9/27-28 Zoar MX Park; Springville, NY MX (including NG-2004)

10/4-5 French Woods; Hancock, NY CC, MX

10/25-26 White Rose MC; Spring Grove, PA CC, MX

Championship Criteria for Cross Country and Motocross are:

• Six (6) events minimum to qualify for regional championship and year-end awards.

• Best seven (7) events count toward points championship.

2025 AHRMA Heartland Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/heartland

Date

Event

Disciplines

4/26-27 Gateway MX; Lebanon, MO - CANCELLED MX

5/18 Thies Compound; Pleasanton, KS MX

6/22 TonyLand; Jonesburg, MO MX

10/19 Possum Hollow; Halltown, MO MX

TBD TBD CC, MX

Regional MX Championship Qualifying Requirements:

• Three (3) stand alone regional events minimum to qualify for regional championship and year end awards

• All five (5) events count towards points championships.

• You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non members points will be removed and rescored for members

2025 AHRMA Great Lakes Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/great-lakes

4/6 Honda Hills; Thornville, OH MX

4/26-27 Kick’n’ roose; Carroll, OH MX

5/24-25 Lightning Raceway; Tippecanoe MX, CC

6 TBD MX

7/19-20 Honda Hills; Thornville, OH MX

8/23-24 COCR Motorcross; Sugar Grove, OH MX

9/20-21 Field of Dreams; Greenburg, PA MX 10 TBD MX

• Minimum of 8 events required for MX/CC Championship.

• Minimum of 2 events required for Trials Championship.

• All events listed on the Great Lakes schedule count towards championship

Schedules and venues are subject to change, Visit regional websites for up to date information

2025 AHRMA Mid-Atlantic Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/mid-atlantic

Date Event Disciplines

3/8-9

4/12-13

Carolinas White Lightning; Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC CC, Trials

Shady Acres; Friendsville, MD CC, MX

4/26-27 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA CC, MX

5/3-4 Blacks Hollow Rec; Spring Church, PA CC, MX

5/17-18 Rocket Raceway; Three Springs, PA CC

5/31-6/1 Sutton Station; Summerville, PA CC, MX

6/21-22 Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA CC, MX

6/29 Allen's Farm; Montrose/Lawton, PA MX

7/19-20 Quiet Oaks Camp; Cross Fork, PA CC, MX

8/23-24 Coyote Run; Ebensburg, PA CC

9/6-7 Wentz Training Facility; Pennsburg, PA CC, MX

9/20-21 Field of Dreams Farm; Greensburg, PA MX

10/11-12

10/25-26

Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA CC, MX

White Rose MC; Spring Grove, PA CC, MX

All MX events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Next Gen (up to 1999) competition.

All Regional CC events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Disc Brake (up to 1999) competition.

Mid-Atlantic Championship criteria for Cross Country and Motocross are:

• Rider must be an active AHRMA member

• Minimum six (6) class placings required to qualify for MX championship and year-end awards.

• Minimum seven (7) class placings required to qualify for CC championship and yearend awards.

• Best six (6) MX class placings/points count toward MX series championship.

• Best seven (7) CC class placings/points count toward CC series championship.

2025 AHRMA Rocky Mountain Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/rocky-mountain

3/29 Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO

4/6 Lakeview Motosports Park; Ordway, CO

5/17 Lakeview Motosports Park; Ordway, CO

5/24-25 Thunder Valley Motocross Park; Morrison, CO

6/15 Wells MX; Gill, CO

6/21 Ram Offroad Park; Colorado Springs, CO

7/27 Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO

8/17 Kimball County Motocross; Kimball, NE

8/30 PNCC Hare Scramble; Potter, NE

9/14 Wells MX; Gill, CO

9/20 Thunder Valley Motocross Park; Morrison, CO

10/4 Aztec Family Raceway; Colorado Springs, CO

10/12 Sweney Cycle Ranch; Brush, CO

• Regional Motocross Championship Series: 4 to qualify. Best six finishes count.

• Regional Cross Country Championship Series: 4 to qualify. All finishes count.

• Thunder Valley MX National counts for double Rocky Mountain Regional Championship Series points for Motocross.

• Must be an AHRMA Member to receive Rocky Mountain Region Championship Series Points.

Date Event Disciplines

3/9 Fingerlake; Red Bluff, CA *If weather delay 3/16 VMX, CC

4/5-6

Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA *If weather delay 4/12-13 CC, VMX, Trials

4/26 Leapfrog Classic Trials, Frog Pond Motoranch; Vacaville, CA Trials

5/3-4 Steel Stampede, Deshutes County Fairgrounds; Redmond, OR VMX, Trials

5/31-6/1 Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA CC, VMX, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend* 7/? TBA VMX, Trials

8/2-3 Donner Ski Ranch; Norden, CA Trials

8/23-24 Tea Cup Trials & Tea Cup Scott Trials; Point Arena, CA Trials

9/13-14 Rattlers Run Ranch; Fairfield, WA MX, Trials

9/27-28 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA VMX, CC, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend* 10/? TBA VMX

2025 AHRMA Northwest Regional Championship Series

• All Northwest events count for 2025 Northwest Championships.

• All events count

• VMX – 4 to qualify

• Trials – 5 to qualify

• Cross Country – 3 to qualify

• Regional points awarded at National events on Northwest’s schedule.

• PVMX, NGMX – support only – no season points

You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non-member points will be removed and rescored for members.

* denotes Iron Butt Weekend

• Complete 2 motos in the same class

• 3 Trials loops

• Finish Cross Country in all 4 scheduled events 2025

2025 AHRMA Southwest Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southwest

3/1-2 AVDRA - Shorty’s Sports Park; Blythe, CA MX

3/9 ARX - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX

4/27 OSSRG - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX

5/17

ARX - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX

6/7-8 Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA MX, CC, Trials

6/22 OSSRG - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA GP (double points)

7/27 ARX - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX

9/14 ARX - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX

10/26 OSSRG - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA GP (double points)

11/8-9 AVDRA - Shorty’s Sports Park; Blythe, CA MX

11/16 ARX - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX

12/14 OSSRG - Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX

For Details on each event go to:

AVDRA go to avdra.com - OSSRG go to ossrg.org - ARX go to americanretrocross.org

Regional Championship Qualifying Requirements:

• You must race in at least 6 events in the same class.

• All races (MX and GP) in this series counts towards the championship

• Each promoter may have different classes than AHRMA, so sign up in the promoter’s appropriate class.

• You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non-Member points will be removed and rescored for members

2025 AHRMA Southeast Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southeast

Date Event Disciplines

1/26

3/7-9

3/15

3/16

Southern Roots Race Series (AMA) 2-Hour Race; Lincolnton, GA CC

White Lightning; Buffalo, SC CC, Trials

Dogtown Challenge - North Georgia Vintage Trials; Mount Airy, GA Trials

Jimmy Weinert MX Facility; Maysville, NC MX

3/28-30 Farm 14; Centreville, MS - CANCELLED CC, MX

4/5

4/19

4/27

5/3

5/24

6/7

6/14

6/21

8/2

Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL - CANCELLED MX

Top-of-the-Rock; Lookout Mountain, GA Trials

Sunshine State Vintage Motocross Club; Waldo, FL MX

Southeastern Vintage Motocross (SEVMX); Fannin Co., GA MX

Whooping Creek, 2-Day Trial; Carrolton, GA Trials

Tennessee Ridge Runner; Bybee, TN, 2ea CC & Trial CC, Trials

Henry's Hills, North GA Vintage Trials; Cornelia, GA Trials

Muddy Creek MX Park; Blountville, TN MX

Southern Roots Race Series, (AMA) 2-Hour Race; Location TBD CC

8/30 Tennessee 2-Step, 2each CC & Trials; Crossville, TN CC, Trials

9/13 Wildsville; Roberta, GA CC, MX

10/3-5

Barber Motorsports Park, Vintage Fest; Leeds, AL CC, MX, Trials

10/25 Elizabeth City, NC MX

2025 Southeast Regional Championship Requirements

• Regional points awarded at National events located in the Southeast Region.

• You must be an AHRMA member to receive regional points and end-of-year Championship Awards.

• For each discipline, 50% of all events offered plus 1 event is the minimum to qualify for a regional championship. Of those events 50% must be regional. More than the minimum regionals may be used to make the required total for a championship. If 50% does not fall on an even number that number is rounded up to the next whole.

Date Event

3/28-30