AHRMA MAG July 2025, Vol. No. 7, Issue No. 6 by AHRMA

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AHRMAMAG

Race Reports & Stories

• Sound vs Speed

• Inde Motorsports Ranch

• Racing School, Day 1

• Rocket Raceway

• Unadilla MX Rewind ... and much more

welcome to the AHRMA Mag

EDITOR

2025 AHRMA MAG Proposed Content Schedule

Hello Everyone,

Steph Vetterly ahrmamag@ahrma.org

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) 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.

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Daniel May, Leasha Overturf, Albert Newmann, David Ehrhart, Declan Bender, Tom Pillsbury, Rich Craig, Michael Carder, Debbie Poole, Joshua Schucker, Peter Marcin

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JAN / FEB content due Jan 10 (1/10)

» ROAD RACE - interview with Vintage Cup winner

COVER -

» ROAD RACE - history piece about 2025 Vintage Cup class

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

» Trustee Bike Spotlight

» Crussell racing in Japan

MARCH content due Feb 10 (2/10)

JUNE

June (print) May 10 June 2 (online) May 20 (to printer)

July (digital) June 10 July 1

Aug/Sept (print) August 10 Sept 2 (online) Aug 20 (to printer)

Oct (digital) Sept 10 Oct 1

Nov (digital) October 10 November 3

Dec (print) November 10 Dec 1 (online) Nov 20 (to printer)

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content due May 10 (5/10)

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

» CC/Trials - Bark Buster’s (4/5)

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

The start of the Post Vintage motocross race at the MX Rewind regional event at Unadilla MX

» MX - Freestone MX (4/12-13)

» DT - Columbus Speedway (4/19)

» MX - Gateway MX (4/26-27)

JULY

OCTOBER content due Sept 10 (9/10)

» ROAD RACE - Blackhawk (8/1-3)

» ROAD RACE - Pittsburgh (8/15-17)

» Trials - Donner Ranch (8/2)

» CC/Trials - BSA Club (8/9)

» DT - Athens County Fairgrounds (8/22-23)

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content due June 10 (6/10)

» ROAD RACE - Inde Motorsports (4/25-27)

» CC/Trials - Chaney Ranch (5/17-18)

» CC - Rocket Raceway (5/17)

» MX - Thunder Valley (5/24-25)

NOVEMBER content due Oct 10 (10/10) - Nelson Ledges (9/5-7) - Johnsonville (9/6-7) - Rattlers Run (9/13-14) - Field of Dreams (9/20-21)

APRIL content due March 10 (3/10)

» ROAD RACE - Roebling (2/14-16)

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER content due Aug 10 (8/10)

» MX - Shorty’s MX (3/1-2)

» Revzilla experience at Barber

MAY

content due April 10 (4/10)

» ROAD RACE - CMP (3/14-16)

» CC/Trials - White Lightning (3/8)

» CC / MX - Farm 14 (3/21-23)

» DT - CrossRoads Motoplex (3/29)

» ROAD RACE - Hastings (5/30-6/1)

» ROAD RACE - NJMP (6/20-22)

» CC - Burney (5/31)

» DT - Jackson County Fairgrounds (5/31)

» CC/Trials - Tennessee Ridge Runners (6/7)

» MX - Muddy Creek (6/21-22)

» MX/DT - Honda Hills (7/19-20)

DECEMBER content due Nov 10 (11/10)

» Barber (10/2-5)

» CC/Trials/MX - Bushey Ranch (9/27-28)

Henryetta (11/7-9) » DT - Baton Rouge Speedway (11/8)

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COMMUNICATIONS

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RACE DIRECTORS

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RACE COORDINATORS

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NATIONAL TRIALS COORDINATOR

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WESTERN TRUSTEES

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Greg Tomlinson (Chairman) - chairman@ahrma.org

AIRFENCE

IMPACT ®

BY PAUL

The sound of silence...

It seems like my column has been filled with new rules and regulations being imposed on AHRMA racers every month. It is not my intention to be a downer or act like a benevolent overlord. I am simply trying to convey the changes occurring in the motorsports industry that directly affect our ability to race motorcycles. Once again, the topic of noise restrictions has come up.

While this issue primarily affects road race venues, it is bleeding into dirt track and off-road facilities as well.

Section 9.3(h) of the AHRMA Handbook states:

All machines must be equipped with effective silencers, and exhaust systems must include soundattenuation material or devices. Open pipes and reverse cone megaphones are not effective silencers. Exceptions may be granted for exhibition purposes only. All exhaust systems must exit toward the rear of the motorcycle. Sound testing will take place at AHRMA National events. The AHRMA sound limit is 105 dB(a). The sound level will be measured while the machine is on the track during practice sessions and racing events. A static test may

be used off-track with the sound meter held 45° off the centerline of the silencer and 48” from the tip, and the throttle held at ½ redline. If the machine is found to be not in compliance with the AHRMA limit of 105 dB(a) or a track-imposed lower limit in either test, the machine will not be allowed to continue until it is brought into compliance. No refunds of entry fees will be issued. The limit of 105dB(a) will be imposed for all machines on the track and in the pits, including generators.

So technically, every machine must be below 105 dB or a lower track-imposed limit. Anyone who has raced with AHRMA at Laguna Seca knows all about being sound checked. AHRMA was granted the higher 105 dB limit (the standard is 90 dB), and each year a handful of racers were given warnings or disqualified. Roebling Road Raceway will be enforcing their 103.9 dB limit as of May 20, 2025, and Barber Motorsports Park has a limit of 104 dB.

In the past, often these sound limits have not been enforced, but more and more tracks are getting pressure from neighboring communities to control the sound limits. We are

contractually bound to abide by the track-imposed sound limits, and we must follow the direction of the track. Expect to see more scrutiny from AHRMA and track officials in the future.

Reducing the noise level of a motorcycle is not always about the exhaust silencer (although that is the primary point of sound emission). Velocity stacks, airboxes, and air cleaners all contribute to overall sound levels depending on their configuration. Even sound reverberation from a belly pan can cause excessive noise. Try lining your belly pan with Kilmat (www.kilmat.com) and see what a difference it makes.

Remember, loud bikes are not necessarily the fastest bikes. I encourage you to read the AHRMA Mag article from 2018 titled “Sound vs Speed” by Cone Engineering’s Rich Craig featured in this month’s issue.

Daniel May

DANIEL MAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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call to action: join the ahrma volunteer team

Last month, I talked about the importance of growing AHRMA membership. This month, I want to highlight another need—VOLUNTEERS. Race weekends have many moving parts, and they wouldn’t run smoothly without our dedicated Officials and Volunteers.

Make your next race weekend the time to jump in and learn a department! Each has its own flavor, but all offer a unique way to experience the action. Here are just a few ways to get involved:

TECH INSPECTION: Check bikes for safety wiring, oil leaks, and visible damage. You may also have the duty to check riders in using an iPad, verify gear, or apply practice group stickers.

PIT OUT: This job requires wearing a headset so that you can hear what group is next and communicate to the folks in Control when you have a line of bikes ready to go out. Pit Out spot checks for lanyards and proper gear and also releases the bikes in smaller groups for safety.

PIT IN / HOT TECH: Inspect bikes coming off the track for leaks or damage and confirm protective gear. Using a walkie talkie, you’ll also communicate with Control or the Referee if bikes need their sticker pulled, which requires them to return to Tech.

Other important roles include:

• Merchandise Sales & Awards

• Registration Assistant (especially busy on Fridays and weekend mornings)

GRID: Support the Grid Marshal while counting bikes as they line up on the grid. You will also be checking for jump starts and other grid infractions. Volunteers wear bright vests and headsets. Bonus: you might even get to hold the wave board!

TIMING & SCORING RUNNER: Move paperwork, post grids and results, and assist the Director or awards team when needed.

GATE WORKER / CREDENTIALING: Help manage entry by handling payments, waivers, and wristbands. It’s busy but fun—and often comes with the perk of working in an air-conditioned office and you get to say hello to all the racers as they arrive.

BY MARK GLENN

• Referee Assistant (for tracking down racers and logging penalties)

• Assistant Starter

If any of these sound like your thing, we’d love to have you! Volunteers receive a free gate pass, lunch the day you work, and—if available—a Volunteer shirt. Please consider lending a hand. We need you!

Leasha Overturf

LEASHA OVERTURF ROAD RACE DIRECTOR

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take an extra second

Ijust returned from a trip to the Chaney Ranch event in sunny southern California. The big takeaway for me was the overwhelming display of volunteerism from our members. It was a large undertaking as we ran Trials, Cross Country, and Motocross over a two-day span. It does take a village to pull off something this large and it takes organizational skills beyond the norm. The challenges of all the moving pieces and having to adapt on the fly for the unexpected were met with ease and thoughtfulness. To say I was impressed was an understatement of the whole weekend.

Our AHRMA volunteers and the willingness of members to pitch in and help is one of the reasons AHRMA events feel like family events rather than just another race weekend. If any of you have ever wondered, how do you jump in and help? It’s easy. Just simply ask someone who appears to be in action, and they can point you to who is in charge and before you know it you are part of that special village making it all come together. If you’re reading this and you want to become involved just simply go to ahrma.org/contact and fill out the “Contact Us” web form.

It was a great weekend, and I was able to take in observing the event

closely. I also spent some time visiting a few motocross tracks in southern California. Basically, a scouting trip of potential new venues for the 2026 season. A quick trip over to the legendary Perris Raceway and later to Glen Helen were productive meetings, and the good news is they are interested in hosting an event. The devil is in the details of course, though the good news is we may be able to bring new destination points and new experiences to our members in the coming years.

Ed Roman and I have been discussing many topics and particularly around the member experience for race days. We all have certain track and course styles that we want to ride and nearly every member has their own desire for what suits them best. The goal is to find courses that check most of the boxes for the majority of our members. Expect to see a questionnaire or two come out this summer. Questionnaires are to solicit feedback and not just the negative kind, so if you see one coming across your inbox take five minutes and fill one out and give us your honest response. The more information we receive the more likely we can help hit a home run for our experiences in the future.

A final note before I close out. I am as guilty as the next person, but as

you are cleaning your bikes after a race, take an extra couple of minutes and really go over the bike. One thing that jumped out to me at the Chaney Ranch event was the amount of poorly-routed front brake cables.

In the past, I’ve had the unfortunate incident of a good friend falling victim to a poorly-routed brake cable on his CZ and it caused him to lock his front end coming off a small jump and basically turned him into a lawn dart. That brake cable ended up being a medi vac ride to a hospital for a three-week stay and many months of physical therapy. Just an extra minute to route the cable properly would have prevented this. Over the weekend I spotted two instances of long loopy front brake cables that could easily be bound or caught behind the triple trees and/or even behind the bars.

Inspect all your crucial bolts, axles, cables, and fasteners to assure you they are safe for the track. Nothing can ruin a fun weekend of racing faster than a failure of your bike.

Let’s have some fun now!

ALBERT NEWMANN OFF-ROAD RACE DIRECTOR

Albert Newmann

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Motobilia AHRMA Referral Program

The goal of the Motobilia AHRMA Referral Program 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. 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.

It’s easy! When a new member signs up online, the first prompt is:

“If you are new to AHRMA, tell us how you heard about us. Please include a referring member name if applicable.”

Be sure to ask the new racer you are referring to include your name there. No worries if they forget; you, or the new racer, can send an email to membership@ahrma.org.

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

In the AHRMA MAG June issue, we listed new members and who referred them since Jan 1, 2025. Here is the list for May. Rob Oliva and Tommy Ryan will also receive t-shirts as they both had two referrals in May.

Thank you!

NAME REFERRED MONTH

Chet Malito Lonn Inman May

Chris Todd Drake Thomas May

Colleen Urmson T J Priest May

Colton Berrington Nat Wilder May

Curt Jaimet

Darrell Pereira

Devin Trexler

Jon Baer

Paul Carl May

Thomas Richarte May

Jamie Miller May

Justin Kieffer May

Phil Henderson Austin Anderson May

Ricky Orlando Kurt Lautenbach May

Rob Oliva

Clay Miller May

Jamie Hanson May

Ron Kappus Jo Kappus May

Sydney Gard Kraig Bailey May

Thomas Richarte

Tommy Ryan

Derek Standridge May

TyAnne Schulte May

Clint Sletten May

PHOTO BY KEVIN MCINTOSH

2025 Dick Mann National Vintage Challenge Poised to Set a Hot Summer Pace for Two Teams

There are 2 two-rider teams competing in the 2025 DMNVC, and though the field is small, the effort and excitement are not diminished. Team members are Greg “GT” Tomlinson from California, back for another go at the championship, and teammate Tim Terrell of North Carolina, . Rob Poole of California, hoping to improve on his 2024 showing, teams up with Mike Stivason of Pennsylvania.

Tomlinson and Terrell started running events early in the season and have accumulated 235 points to date.

Rob Poole signed up early, but had no teammate and could not collect points until he did. Mike Stivason lost his original teammate , Luke Sayer, due to injury, and so Poole took Sayer’s place and logged in his first points at the Old Desmond Ranch event in June. Plagued with numerous weather-related event cancellations in the east, Stivason will begin his push for points late in the summer. Their team points stand at 92.

All riders must contribute two races in either Road Race or Dirt track, Cross Country and VMX, and two Trials events, and may ride as many events necessary to improve and obtain their maximum scores.

A 7 point edge made the difference in the 2024 DMNVC championship. It could be a close one again in 2025 –stay tuned!

Notes FROM A MENTOR & NEW ROAD RACER FROM CMP

Iwant to take the opportunity to ask everyone to welcome Declan Bender, the 2023 AFT Rookie of the Year, to AHRMA Road Racing! Declan has been a flat track racer for many years with 10 amateur national titles and an AFT Super Twins Expert who came to our CMP event to give road racing a go. After graduating the school on Friday, he raced his Ninja 400 in SOT4 placing fifth, then jumped on my Triumph Daytona 675R in SOT2 and finished fifth with the bigger displacement bikes.

He will be a force to be reckoned with as he took to the asphalt very quickly. The following is what he sent to me about his first AHRMA RR experience.

DAVID EHRHART

got the opportunity to get my Road Racing license at an AHRMA race a couple weeks ago at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina, and had an absolute blast.

IThe AHRMA staff and Volunteers are phenomenal. It felt like being welcomed into a whole new family. Everyone was very kind and offered a lending hand whenever it was necessary.

I want to thank David Ehrhart specifically for lending me an absolute rocket ship of a motorcycle to race in Sound of Thunder 2, and for convincing me to go out there in the first

place. Without him, I don’t think it would’ve even been on my radar! It’s unfortunate to say that, considering how awesome the event was.

Being my first time to road race, I had some complications figuring everything out, but several people helped to get me straightened out and on my way without any issues.

I attended the road race school on Friday which was an absolute treat! Kevin Greimel was the chief of the classroom and was a great role model and example to watch. Kevin continued to take notes throughout the weekend, giving me tips and help with anything

else I needed. It was a pleasure to meet him and learn from him.

I want to thank the racers that decided to hop on a bike and have some fun with us learners in our traffic cone-colored shirts during the mock race at the end of the day Friday. It really made it a lot of fun and definitely aided in our preparation for race day!

Thank you to everyone for their hospitality, and for making it an experience I won’t forget. I will see you all more in the future, because I will be back!

PHOTO CREDIT CRAIG CHAWLA

Racing School, Day 1

WORDS & PHOTO BY TOM PILLSBURY

t 74 years, I was reflecting on my youth, and thought I would write about my first taste of road racing. My Mother & Father were members of the Valleymen M/C, in San Fernando Valley California in the early 1960s through 1980s. They rode a Moto Guzzi V7, which was the only foreign bike in a large group of Harleys. My two brothers Jerry and Bill, and I, rode mini-bikes, then motorcycles. I had a stamped metal framed Suzuki 50 with rubber band suspension that I thrashed in the local fields.

AOne day out on nowhere, my father told me that he’s giving me an early 16th birthday present--(this was in 1966)—a one-day road racing course with Bob Braverman at Whitman airport (a small track). He said I’ve only ridden dirt and he wanted me to learn how to ride on the pavement. Wow, I was very excited about this. At the time I was the gunk-boy for International M/C in Canoga Park. I told Jerry (the 2-stroke mechanic) what my Dad was doing for me and his first question was, “what ‘cha riding?”

I pointed to my Suzuki. He said, “Well, we need to fix it up a bit.”

Come lunch time, he’d teamed up with Ed (a famous Triumph race Mechanic.) Then they were yanking the cylinder and Jerry went to porting it for a Yamaha 125 carb. Ed was milling the head and gas welding up the design of a pipe by Jerry. This went on during lunch time for a few days, then the Boss walked in.

“What are your guys up to?” he asked. Jerry said, “The kid’s going racing.” The Boss nodded his head, turned and walked out. He never said another word about it. He may have rolled his eyes but I did not see it. By Friday I had a high revving 50cc Suzuki, that was sooo much faster than what she had been! As I’m leaving for home, Jerry walks over and asks what I’ll be racing in. I told him “A pair of Levis, army boots and my Dad’s Leather Jacket.” He walked back to a shelf, and returned with a pile of black leather in his arms saying “Here’s my old ones. See if they fit”. They did.

Somehow during this time in my life, I took a step into heaven and all was Bliss. Two years before this, I was in our ’56 Pontiac with my Mother and we got into an accident. I hit my head into one of the radio knobs and had to have a plate fit to cover the hole in my skull. The doctor told my parents and I that I would never be able to participate in any contact sports. Instead, a few months later, they decided they would allow me to do just about any sport (including boxing) but NO football. Well, road racing is not supposed to be a contact sport, but the ground sure lets you know it is if you kiss the pavement!! The reason for my parents’ decision will be at the end of this story……

So, off to race school I went! I was totally blown away, Mr. Braverman was riding a 4-cylinder racing Honda that he “borrowed” from a road test he was doing. Typical comments/lessons at first, then on to the track. The other bikes were more like real motorcycles. My bike was used as a ‘what you don’t want to do`, starting first

with a loosely adjusted front brake and on and on.

The riding part was fun. The other bikes were very fast. One of the things Mr. Braverman taught us was when a faster bike came up on you at the beginning of a corner and were revving the motor to let you know they are there, hold your place, do not move over. Well, he came up on my 50 and revved his motor and I dug in. In the next session he asked who the guy is on the red 50, I raised my hand. (I’m thinking, oh crap!) He said I just caused him to lay down an expensive bike by not giving up the corner. He paused, then said, but you did good, I messed up because I thought you would run wide when I came up behind you. So, he was a bit upset but I was ok. The rest of the class was uneventful except at the very end, going down the fast straight part, I missed a shift to high gear, so I shifted again to hit the gear, but by then the rotary shift mechanism was in neutral so it went into 1st gear. Man did she scream when I let the clutch out!! BUT, she did not blow up! I passed the class and was ready to race!!

participated in Okinawa Martial Arts for 40 years………I did not find out they had made this decision about me, or that I might get killed if I hit my head until a few years before my Mother passed. Emotionally it floored me, that

for

A few weeks later my father asked how I like road racing. I said I love it! He said, well you’re going to have to stick to dirt bike racing, because road racing is too expensive, and we can’t afford it. I learned so many things from this. The best was that some people will reach out to you and help you with no price tag except the smile on your face, something I later experienced while helping the young in our Dojo.

Much later as I was getting a little older (68), I figured if I didn’t do it now, I never would. I was able to go to another Road Race School with AHRMA. That is another journey, and another chapter in Tom’s life.

The reason my parents “allowed” me to participate in many sports, was a leap of faith of their part. They knew I would not do well sitting still, so they prayed that God would protect me and decided I would have no life if I could not compete. I took it to the limit and

July 19 & 20

Gate Fees:

**camping included

Friday- Sunday $40.00

Saturday- Sunday $30.00

Saturday Only $20.00

Sunday $20.00

• Pit Bike Race: Saturday evening after racing concludes

Primitive camping available Friday & Saturday night

• Food trucks on site:

Track address: 10214 Honda Hills Rd

Gates open:

Friday 12pm-10pm

Saturday 7am-10pm

Sunday 6am-close after racing concludes

Friday Practice:

Hours: 4-8pm Fees: $30/rider

Race Fees:

$50 first class

$40 every class after

Pre-registry is available at ahrma.org

Saturday: Sign Up 7-9am

Riders Meeting 9am Practice 9:30am Racing to follow

Sunday: Sign Up 7-9am Riders Meeting 9am Practice 9:30am Racing to follow

MOTOBILIA

In today’s world, excessive sound is a very-real concern at every racetrack we visit, whether it be a high-dollar roadrace venue, or a farmer’s field that’s not far from concerned neighbors. AHRMA requires nearly every machine that goes on track to have an effective exhaust-silencing system, but it seems some folks are reluctant to comply. Many, many years ago, the credo “loud is fast” was established – but is that really the case? Can a racebike be quieter without losing horsepower? The fine folks at Cone Engineering delved into the topic for Vintage Views.

One of the statements most frequently heard in the paddock is, “My exhaust is what they ran on the bike back in the day, and if it was good enough then, it’s good enough now.”

Sometimes this is true. Most likely though, that exhaust was the only thing available back then. Even if it was state-of-the-art at the time,

that doesn’t mean that it is the only (or best) option available today. Back then tolerances were looser, there weren’t lithium-ion batteries, electronic ignitions, platinum spark plugs, synthetic multi-viscosity oils, hybrid compound tires, and other things that would have seemed like witchcraft 50 years ago.

Cone Engineering has been producing fabricated exhaust components for manufacturing companies since 1970. In 2007, they began offering the same components to both professional and amateur fabricators to simplify and expedite their builds. In 2010, Cone released a line of motorcycle mufflers that – while not a “bolt-on” solution – eliminated the need for fabricators to design, engineer and manufacture specialized internal muffler components. In 2014, Cone Engineering became a sponsor of AHRMA’s CB160 exhibition roadrace class. ▲

The other critical factor is noise. In the 1960s, most tracks were out in the middle of nowhere and sound level just wasn’t the issue it is today. Even if we love the scream of a racing machine, it doesn’t mean the people in the housing tract a mile away are fond of hearing it. Just take a look at how many tracks have been pushed

WORDS BY CONE ENGINEERING’S RICH CRAIG

out of existence and you’ll see that this problem isn’t going away.

With all this in mind, we decided to pick up the challenge of finding out just how these different exhaust options stacked up in back-to-back testing. We believed mufflers could quiet down a racebike without making a significant negative impact on performance.

Before testing, our experience in the motorcycle and exhaust industry led us to believe that our mufflers would have better bottom-end and mid-range performance, but open exhaust styles would likely have slightly better top-end horsepower. Additionally, we thought that the differences would not be

From this chart, we can see there wasn’t any decrease in power from using a muffler, except for a very slight variance at 5000rpm. Most striking, however, was that the muffler didn’t lose the top-end performance we had expected. In fact it held its own, and actually pulled more horsepower than the other designs at higher RPM. The next chart showed us an even more surprising result!

substantial, and while they would show up on a dyno, they wouldn’t be practical in real-world applications.

To investigate this theory, we assembled several exhaust designs popular in AHRMA racing and tested them on a common platform, a 2007 Triumph Bonneville (carbureted model). We made several runs with each system to optimally tune, and then took the best run for each design. The newer Triumph was a conscious choice; we did not want to subject a vintage bike to the numerous dyno runs required to complete this testing.

Even we were surprised by what we found. Across the board, our mufflers (that all use a perforated

internal core) made more power, and most importantly, made the power more quickly. In addition, they were also quieter! The chart below shows how each system compared in terms of total horsepower.

To look deeper into the results, let’s compare three popular exhaust options. Two designs are quite similar externally and very popular in vintage racing. Both are megaphones with a reverse cone. Both are 18” overall length, but one is hollow inside, while our muffler utilizes an internal perforated core. The third option (also very popular) is a simple, open, straight-tube header.

Glancing at these charts it might appear that the open megaphone/ reverse and open header outperformed the 18” straight core muffler, but keep in mind that these bars represent time.

Like a race, the first to the finish is the winner. These results show that not only did our muffler get to a higher overall power, but it did so significantly more quickly. Note that in the second graph not only is there a time differential, but the open header never reaches the same total horsepower as the muffler does.

These differences are even more obvious when we look at a graphs of the dyno results for power and time of horsepower of each exhaust.

For those used to looking at normal Horsepower/Torque dyno graphs, these can seem a little unusual. In a standard dyno run, we normally see RPM plotted across the bottom of the chart and performance numbers up the left side. Instead, here you have time across the bottom instead of RPM. In many situations, the time it takes to achieve maximum horsepower could be as crucial as the absolute power itself and is often overlooked. The horizontal lines on this graph show the horsepower achieved at levels of RPM.

Other than these two comparisons, the rest of the exhaust designs produced total horsepower that were similar. But now we should take a look at another issue we talked about –sound level.

Because our exhausts are not designed for a specific motorcycle, we typically don’t state an absolute decibel level. However, in order to complete our analysis, such testing was necessary. In conducting the research for this article, we found that there is substantial impact based on terrain, air density, air temperature, and design elements of the exhaust header. Wall thickness, header wrap, mild steel or stainless steel, and the direction the exhaust points also come into play. The results of our very unscientific tests are presented below. The numbers should not be considered absolute measurements, but rather a relative comparison to evaluate one style of exhaust with another. Recorded performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

The results were pretty much as expected. In each test, mufflers utilizing an internal core were substantially quieter than those without. Additionally, those with a core presented a different exhaust tone, lacking the typical high-pitched crackling of an open exhaust and therefore sounded much less “harsh”. We felt they sounded even quieter than the absolute dB levels indicated.

So what further stumbling blocks are left? The only one we could

think of was cost – cutting off a stock muffler and running just the header will always be the least expensive option. But is it the truly best? Hopefully this article showed that it’s certainly not the best option if you are trying to maximize performance and minimize noise. The important thing to always remember about cost is perspective. In many cases, an exhaust that will last you several race seasons is often less than you will spend on tires for just a few races.

Ultimately, the choice is up to the individual. Noise levels will continue to be an issue as long we have to race in proximity to those that don’t share our common passion for performance and speed. We’ve tried to present to you the most common options in race exhaust and show how they compare in terms of performance and sound level. We believe the data we collected thoroughly “busted the myth” that only loud exhausts make power.

inde motorsports race weekend

AHRMA’s back-to-back race weekends out west delivered an unforgettable experience. From the historic Big Willow track at Willow Springs Raceway to the technical challenges of Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, Arizona, the journey was nothing short of exhilarating. Having trained at Willow Springs years ago, I was eager to return—but the real adventure lay in exploring a new track, one chosen with care by Mike and Leona Dixon. Inde, home to Yamaha Champ School, promised expert insight from Nick Ienatsch, and I couldn’t wait to learn more about its strengths and

WORDS BY MICHAEL CARDER WITH INTRODUCTION BY LEASHA OVERTURF PHOTOS BY CRAIG CHAWLA

Jack Mattlin (297), Abhinay Eswarappa (978), Marc Beyer (673), Daniel May (93), Cameron Crockett (17x), Joe Ackley (709)

Tom Nichols (768) - 1981 Kawasaki GPZ 550 Paul Germain (61) - 1982 Yamaha XJ550RJ Seca

challenges. Little did I know that beyond contracts and logistics, this trip would turn into a deep partnership with the track’s management and an even greater appreciation for the racing community.

The drive to the track unfolded across a varied landscape— beautiful, yet mysterious enough to make me wonder where, exactly, this track was hiding. In the story that follows, new AHRMA member Michael Carder captures the moment of arrival perfectly.

What I found at Inde Motorsports Ranch was more than just a racetrack—it was a welcoming community. The entire team embraced us like family, instantly becoming a part of our experience. The track itself was thrilling— technical, demanding, and enough to make me envious of everyone out there tearing it up on their race bikes. Fortunately, I managed a few exhilarating rides in a car, getting a taste of the track’s challenges firsthand. And the best part? When I return, I’ll have the chance to take a car lesson with track control Jake. I can’t wait!

The fourth round of the 2025 AHRMA Road Racing series headed down to a brand-new facility for the series to host some great racing on April 25-27th. Located just outside of Wilcox, AZ, is a hidden little gem tucked away in the desert that one would not expect to come across when driving to this immaculate facility at Inde Motorsports Ranch.

My name is Michael Carder from Colorado, and this was my first AHRMA event and first ever road race event racing myself. I have been fortunate enough to grow up racing, predominately motocross, with a few adventures in flat track and supermoto over the years. In my teenage years I was introduced to American Super Camp, a motorcycle technique school where I started on the “work to ride” program. As my tenure evolved over the years, I was blessed to work with some of the best motorcycle riders and racers the country has to offer. Spending

many days at the road racetrack, I was on the other side of the fence observing and providing feedback to the riders on the track. I was given an opportunity this year to be the one to throw a leg over a bike and couldn’t have been more stoked to try my hand at this discipline of racing.

Upon entering the facility on Thursday, we were greeted at the front gate by the sweetest group of ladies that checked us in for the weekend. This often gets overlooked as first impressions go such a long way, which sets the tone for a great weekend ahead. Beautiful custom homes and cabins line the track as you

are driving through to enter the paddock area, which is lined with old, retired fighter planes and aircraft. With great amenities to complement the desert vibe, let’s move onto the racetrack. With many different varieties of options the track can offer, we were blessed with the full 2.75mile course, which only varied by the track crew removing a chicane (turns 8,9 and 10) which opened a small, short straight into 11 that offered plenty of passing opportunity if said rider got a good drive out of turn 7. With only a handful of the weekend’s racers spinning any laps around the circuit, it evened the playing field of learning and adapting to the

Michael Dixon (839) - 1970 Yamaha XS

Colleen Urmson1979 Yamaha TZ350

circuit. Fortunately, on Thursday evening, Yamaha Champions Riding School, Nick Ienatsch, performed a track walk to give the attendees some insight into the lines around the track. The track walk was immensely helpful for not only learning the track but also learning safety on the track!

Friday, the racers were able to get a total of four sessions throughout

the day to learn the circuit. The riders had great responses when describing the track and was commonly described as a “racer’s track” due to having to link certain sections together throughout the lap. Overall, it seemed everyone was getting the hang of the layout and times were dropping with each session out.

Saturday morning started off with two practice sessions and then straight into the racing. With 12 races scheduled for the day, it was non-stop action and great to see all the different spec classes out on track. I was blown away with how fast certain motorcycles were getting around the track. Some of these bikes were “ancient” and to see these guys not only have them operational and tuned, but they would also get out there and race them. This is what captivated me in reflecting on this series. It is incredible to see the knowledge certain individuals must have; not only to get these bikes race ready and performing but to also be the racer. This is as grassroots and authentic as any racing event can be. The sheer enjoyment, excitement and overall camaraderie in the AHRMA community is beautiful to see. My perspective was then reaffirmed on Saturday evening at the awards ceremony, witnessing firsthand the pure joy everyone had from a day of racing.

Sunday, the entire show started over again with one round of warm-up and into the racing. There were battles all over the track, in all the classes that you

Colton Roberts (9) - 1983 Kobas MR1

Nick Ienatsch shared his expertise with riders on a track walk.

could not watch without smiling. Personally, my favorite class to watch all weekend was the Open 2 Stroke class. There is nothing like the sound of a proper running 2 stroke on the pipe!

Overall, this was one of the top weekends I have had at motorcycle track. It was so well run, the personnel at AHRMA and at Inde Motorsports Ranch are top notch and organized a great event. I am looking forward to attending more races with AHRMA this year and personally want to thank ACES Motorcycles for giving me the opportunity to ride one of their motorcycles.

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2025 Vintage Cup - 500 Premier

AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by Motobilia

Big Willow / Inde Motorsports Ranch Showdown

WORDS AHRMA STAFF PHOTO CRAIG CHAWLA

The Vintage Cup Series returned to the historical Willow Springs Raceway after a couple of years absence, on April 19-20, 2025, and continued its western rounds the following weekend at Inde Motorsports Ranch on April 26-27, as part of the 2025 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by Motobilia, delivering a double dose of classic motorcycle racing. Four riders, on historic grand prix racing machines, battled it out over the two weekends, showcasing skill, strategy, and the power of their historic bikes.

Sponsored by Roadracingworld. com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton. com), AHRMA’s 2025 Vintage Cup features the 500 Premier class which includes 500cc four-stroke 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.

At Willow on Saturday, Tim Joyce, piloting a 1968 Seeley G50, took the lead, setting the tone for a commanding performance which would repeat itself throughout both weekends. Hot on his heels, David Roper powered his 1970 Harley Davidson ERTT, while Jef Elings, aboard a 1965 Matchless G50, held a steady third. Ron Melton, on his 1962 Norton Manx, rounded out the field, his bike’s iconic growl echoing through the desert air but sadly retired with a mechanical early in the race. The remaining three maintained their positions throughout the race, with Joyce crossing the finish line first, followed by Roper, and Elings.

Sunday’s race was a near mirror image, with the same four riders storming through Turn 1 in identical order. Joyce again dictated the pace. Roper and Elings kept the pressure on, while Melton again had to retire with a mechanical. The checkered flag fell with no change in the order.

The following weekend at Inde Motorsports Ranch, saw three of the racers returning —Joyce, Roper, and Elings. Undeterred by the tighter, more technical circuit, they replicated their previous weekend’s success, finishing Saturday and Sunday’s races in the same order: Joyce, leading

RACE RESULTS

Saturday Results - April 19, 2025

1 - Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT

2 - David Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY

3 - Jeff Elings, 1965 Matchless G50, Santa Barbara, CA

4 - Ron Melton, 1962 Norton Manx, Port Costa, CA

Sunday Results - April 20, 2025

1 - Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT

2 - David Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY

3 - Jeff Elings, 1965 Matchless G50, Santa Barbara, CA

4 - Ron Melton, 1962 Norton Manx, Port Costa, CA

Saturday Results - April 26, 2025

1 - Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT

2 - David Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY

3 - Jeff Elings, 1965 Matchless G50, Santa Barbara, CA

Sunday Results - April 27, 2025

1 - Tim Joyce, 1968 Seeley G-50, Springfield, VT

2 - David Roper, 1970 Harley-Davidson ERTT, Hicksville, NY

3 - Jeff Elings, 1965 Matchless G50, Santa Barbara, CA

rounds for years to come,” said Kenny Cummings, “With seven wins under his belt, Timmy has certainly thrown down the gauntlet and is always up for a good challenge. I encourage all of the 500 Premier racers to get out there and give him a run for his money. We’ll pick this back up again at Motorsports Park Hastings at the end of May.”

From Bob Robbins, co-Chairman of the AHRMA Safety Committee “A huge thank you to John Ulrich and the Roadracing World Action Fund program for facilitating the deployment of Airfence soft barriers!”

Rounds nine and ten of the AHRMA National Road Race Series Presented by Motobilia will be May 31-June 1 Motorsports Park Hastings in Hastings, NE.

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention

on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors 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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RV parking (some with hook-ups!) under ancient oak shade trees, a nice shower house, a sandy beach inviting you to cool off in the lake, or try your luck with a fishing line. Oh, and a choice of Vintage, Post Vintage, and Next Gen Motocross, Cross Country and Trials; this could only be Chaney Ranch!

AHRMA racers were, for the third year, invited into the inner sanctum of this historic property and private motorcycle playground located just outside Warner Springs less than two hours east of San Diego, California. Having attended all three years, it is a mystery to me why this event has not grown to be one of AHRMA’s most “must-attend” venues. Owner Ed and Michelle Picozzi put in a lot of work to make the event as enjoyable as possible, as did a couple of dozen AHRMA crew who wore many hats to get the job done.

Morgan Proffitt came from Tuscon, AZ, to lay out the trials for us. He and his parents, Ruth Ellen and Stuart, and girlfriend Heather, plus a small army of friends

who worked as checkers, put the sections and the Saturday trials festivities together. The terrain is surprisingly varied with unexpectedly interesting features. Eighteen riders took to the nine sections before the full heat of the day, and met the fun challenges Morgan set up for them.

A couple of hours before the trial, the first of two cross country races to run on Saturday set off at 8:30. Twenty-four competitors in Vintage, Post Vintage and Next Gen classes took part, with three out of four of the top finishes going to Northwest region riders on Vintage bikes; Wes Poole (1), Mickey Sergeant (3), and Kelly Shane (4).

The afternoon cross country had about half the riders, but four of them apparently couldn’t get enough riding having done the morning race, the trials, and the second cross country- Wes Poole, Greg GT Tomlinson, Jeff Bushey, and Rob Poole. Wes Poole, on what must be the most ferocioussounding BSA 441 on earth, again took the overall, followed by Mickey Sergeant, Greg Tomlinson and Jeff Bushey. The course was a demanding one with elevation changes throughout.

After a cool-off in the lake or a shower, and refortification at the group potluck under the trees, riders turned in early to be ready for the next day’s motocross. Ed never let the water truck rest until well into the evening and again early the next morning. Everything was ready.

Former National champ Trey Jorski made the trip from Oklahoma and put on a show with Wes Poole in Sportsman 500 expert. A couple of decades older than Poole, and the fact that he rode 4 classes, Jorski didn’t look one bit of the older rider.

Most classes were small, but there was some close inter-class racing

going on to make the racing, well, just that- racing. A fun, safe and enjoyable day of racing was had by all riders, the fast, not-so-fast, and everyone in between.

unleash the east

AHRMA National Cross Country presented by Motobilia at Rocket Raceway

WORDS BY JOSHUA SCHUCKER

PHOTOS BY SHARON BEAN

East versus West. In the world of dirt bikes, this is far more than a special event showcase of Supercross talent from the respective 250 divisions. More than Deegan vs. Vialle or Jett vs. Hunter. More even than Bradshaw vs. Matiasevich, perhaps the encyclopedic reference for east coast grit vs California cool. East versus West has long been a line of demarcation for all sorts of motorcycling culture, riding, and racing. In particular, the off-road racing realm is often defined by which part of the country the racing takes place. Fast, open, desert-style, hare-and-hound, GP, dodging sagebrush and cacti on a big bore machine capable of gobbling large swathes of terrain quickly while stretching the throttle cable as far as it will go

without snapping. That is west. Tight, technical, GNCC, enduro, 24 mile per hour average pace weaving through a brilliant green landscape, the trees have grooves carved in the bark at handlebar height from a machine more valued for its nimble handling than outright velocity. That is east. Riders and bikes alike have historically been allocated to one or the other by magazine editors, bench racers, and folklore. Only the exceptional could claim to conquer east and west with equal aplomb. So, in consideration for its obvious geographical home in the east, when AHRMA’s Mid-Atlantic (MA) region was tasked with hosting a race for the 2025 AHRMA National Cross Country, presented by Motobilia, it only seemed right to aim for the quintessential eastern experience.

The region is blessed with a number of suitable venues on its regional schedule, some of which have popped up on the national calendar in prior years. The choice is hard to get wrong, but also difficult to pick a favorite out of a pile of good options. So, go with what you know best. In the MA, that means Rocket Raceway. The property has been a fixture on the MA regional cross-country schedule for two decades, so the terrain is well known and suited perfectly for the intended mission. Additionally, there is ample parking, the location is relatively convenient to access in a beautiful area of central Pennsylvania, the landowners are very accommodating, and it provides a new look for the national series. Book it.

The middle of May arrived quickly, and the parking lot began to fill just as fast. Space and resources were shared between the AHRMA crowd, who were obviously in town for the double header cross-country, and the large regional modern-bike event taking place at the on-site motocross track. The vintage and modern cohorts mingling seamlessly and respectfully with plenty of ogling of the sweet collection of vintage iron throughout the pits by the modern racers. Rider turnout on the AHRMA spectrum was quite impressive. The event was slated to tally National and Regional points, so the MA region racers were doubly enticed to add the weekend to their race calendars. National participants rolled in from at least a dozen states, perhaps even a rider or two from the “west” were in town and eager to see what this eastern thing is all about. After a brilliant rendition of our National Anthem by AHRMA legend “Chicago Jerry”, the riders were unleashed to tackle the competition and the course.

And what a course it was. A doctoral thesis in eastern woods layout from MA trail doctors Mike Zdybak and Dave Kutskel, clearly pulled from the twenty years of experience on an exceptional

property. The surrounding area’s geography is an expansive collection of ridges, valleys, ravines, and knobs, all blanketed in a lush cover of forest. The Rocket property is no exception, and the course makes use full use of a myriad of elevation

changes. In fact, with a decent creek-bearing valley bisecting the property, there is little flat ground to speak of apart from the parking area. Property owner Mark Carlson has always welcomed the AHRMA crew with open arms, but he’s also consolidated his land over the region’s history by selling off some adjacent tracts that were previously used in the construction of the course. This challenged the creativity of Mike and Dave, who conjured up some new-for-2025 sections that ended up enhancing the eastern flair of the loop.

The starting area is compact, but adequate, and quickly dumps the riders into a lefthand turn onto a dirt road. Due to location, this skips the first bit of the actual loop, which we’ll see at the beginning of lap two. The fast pace of the dirt road quickly slows as the pack narrows into a single file off camber traversing the northern bank of the valley. Direction switches back as the course descends the hillside on a bumpy two track where an abrupt right-hand turn, easily missed with the velocity gained down the hill, leads to a steep descent to the creek below. Once across the

small creek, the trail heads uphill into open woods. Here a series of twists and turns, along with a quick steep drop, follow long established trails worn into the gentle slope of the southeastern corner of the property. A hard packed base carries the whoop and berm scars of years of motorcycle racing and is randomly littered with an expected amount of loose rock and exposed roots. There are plenty of alternate lines, if you have the courage to step outside the established path and tackle the deep residue of last autumn’s leaves. A long gradual ascent brings you to a highlight of the course where the trees draw closer, and the roots seemingly disappear. A half-mile of singletrack where careening off the small berms and perfecting the right wiggle of the bars through the tight openings reward you with an appreciable pace that is quite a hoot.

Shortly after, bikes and riders emerge into the sunlight of an open, undulating field and take on the sweeping turns and straights of the grass track laid before them. I hadn’t mentioned the weather to this point, because that has been a serious source of frustration to this point in both the National and MA region series. Good news is the race days at Rocket were darn nice, but there were quite a few weather reports leading up to the weekend that were contrary to the actual outcome. What the weather reports did get right is plenty of rain leading up to the event. I mention this now because the grass track is where the precipitation leading up to the weekend manifested itself. Thankfully the property, in general, sheds water quickly and efficiently, so most of the course was marginally impacted. But the center of the grass track encounters a natural spring that is often wet even during dry spells. With a fresh supply of rain run-off, the soggy factor was amplified! A gentle right-hand turn was ribboned through the muckiest section at least fifty feet wide. As the laps progressed, the ground turned from the bright green of the orchard grass recently emerging from its winter slumber

into a progressively larger blotch of brown. Numerous ruts were established of varying depths and lengths but be sure that each was just as splashy as its neighbor. Not really a mudhole that would defeat anyone’s chances or engulf a machine outright, but it did catch your attention and keep you seeking for the best line each lap.

Once clear of the grass track, the loop enters a few more squiggles of established trail and another muddy area, really the only troublesome mud in the woods itself. A good line and momentum were the solution here as a short hill followed immediately out of the slop. Then the riders headed downhill toward the base of the valley and across the creek again. A hundred-yard blast down a dirt road led to a sharp left and up a step hill. Many folks downshifting to first gear to crest the top. There is a winding collection of existing trail that peppers the hillside and summit that was incorporated into this year’s route. This area is where most of the fresh singletrack was created, which fills in the margins between the existing trails. The new paths cut through the dense young-growth trees that cover the south facing

bank of the property’s ravine. A true test of technical skill, these are eastern stick farm style served on an off camber with one-eighty uphill turns and an increasing dash of exposed roots. At one point, the tight trail runs adjacent to the staging area for the weekend’s motocross race where a gathering of modern bikes and their rider’s got a clear view of the “crazy folks on the antiques” slithering through a tangle of pines. Quite the visual dichotomy!

Crawling uphill from the dense saplings to the scoring tent required throttle control and traction. Once atop the climb and through the scoring

chute, riders were directed into yet another eastern woods ecology, the rocks. This is the section that is bypassed on lap one. The crew does their best to avoid the gnarly rocks that are baked into the ground and immovable, but in Pennsylvania it comes with the territory, so it is inevitable that you will need to find a route through a snarl of rocks at some point. The flow of the trail here is fun if you can keep the bike on top of the rocks and moving forward. For those without that innate skill, the section is thankfully rather short before the trail returns to dirt and roots with an enjoyable singletrack section just before converging into the trail tackled just after the start earlier.

In whole, the course checks all the boxes for an eastern off-road event and is a solid challenge for those seeking to be National Champion. Roots, rocks, mud, singletrack, flow, hills, creeks, challenging technical sections, stick farms, and tons of fun. Just what the Mid-Atlantic region was hoping to provide when selecting this cool spot for its National series representative and why they keep going back year after year. Here’s to more good times at Rocket Raceway!

MUDDY FUN AT MX REWIND

WORDS PETER MARCIN

PHOTOS SARAH MARIE LANE, PETER MARCIN

If you are into vintage motocross, you’ve certainly heard of the legendary Unadilla track in the rolling hills of New York. It’s been the site of Pro races since it was first opened in

1969. Over three days in June, it runs MX Rewind with vintage racers competing in crosscountry, grass-track and motocross. What you probably don’t know is that it’s also a stop on the AHRMA Northeast region schedule and pays points in both crosscountry and motocross.

This year, the Northeast has seen a painfully slow transition of spring towards summer. Regular rains and cool days are great for the trees but not the best for camping. Nevertheless, hundreds of racers trekked to New Berlin for this annual race and gathering.

Many racers arrived on Thursday and spent their time visiting friends. I took

this time to take photos of all the assembled vintage bikes before they hit the dirt. Thursday weather was fine into the early evening, but rains were called for overnight.

The overnight rains came as expected and a poor afternoon forecast of rain, winds, and lightning resulted in cancelling the grass track. The weather didn’t impact the cross-country as the race is held on Friday morning and the woods riders were not to be denied.

FRIDAY CROSS-COUNTRY

MX Rewind utilized the typical dead-engine start on the main starting area before the riders funnel into the woods and were challenged by a 5.8 mile course. A total of over 140 racers took to the woods in two separate races.

The first cross-country race was of earlier Pre-75 vintage bikes. The #22R of Billy Burns was there on his CanAm warming up for the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy competition. He appeared to be in fine form jumping out to an early lead and winning the race one overall and the Vintage 0-200cc Expert class followed by Marc Grossman on his Yamaha. Other notables were Tim Ferguson winning the Vintage 60+ Expert on his Triumph; Bill Ferguson took his Honda to first in Vintage 60+ Intermediate, and Michael Ferguson winning Vintage 50+ Expert. In Vintage 60+ Novice, Andre Herrman came down from Canada for the win.

In the second post vintage race Billy Burns jumped out to another lead and won the PV Hx 0-200cc Drum Brake Exp class and race overall. Dale Sonnenschein rode his Husky to the win in PV 60+ Expert and Kelly Ashcraft took her Yamaha to first in the Vintage/PV Women class.

The cross-country mud didn’t appear unpassable and racers appeared to enjoy the course that wound its way around the woods behind the track, passing at the bottom of “The Wall” on the main track before looping around a pond and headed into the deep woods.

The Friday afternoon rain hit as expected but it was not as fierce as forecasted. Still, the grass track would have been a mess and is very exposed if lightning had hit.

SATURDAY MOTOCROSS PRE-75 TO 2009

Late Friday night the rains returned and continued into Saturday morning. Motocross is always raced in the rain, and while this track knows how to do it well, a two-hour delay was called for before the first of 250+ vintage racers headed out.

It was clear that practice took some effort to navigate in the slippery mud. The first set of motos had similar but slowly improving conditions. As the day progressed, the track got better and better. By late afternoon, a dry line or two formed around the track and the laps were much easier. Second motos were shortened, but all 36 motos finished well before dark. The winners, to name just a few: Henry Ahnert on a CZ won Pre-75 250cc INT, Husqvarna mounted

Damon Shepherd won Pre-75 Open Expert, Oscar Gaeten all the way from Kentucky on a Can Am won Pre-75 60+, Randy Platchek from Colorado won Pre-75 60+ Intermediate Expert, William Gardiner on his Honda won over 18 other racers in 1978-1989 Open Intermediate, and Billy Burns, as it turns out, is also pretty good at motocross - he topped a total of four of the Pre-75 classes.

SUNDAY MOTOCROSS PRE-76 TO 2009

Overnight, the track crew put in some significant work that would please the Sunday racers. On Sunday the weather started much better with sun pushing through an early fog. A full complement of 450+ riders in 21 motos challenged the track. It was much dryer and fast with many great battles. Winners to name just a few, Craig Curry took the win in +70-All Levels with a 1-1 finish. Bruce Byler won the 50+ Drum Brake EX on his Suzuki and Joe J. Daher won the Vint 90s 55+ Exp on his Honda. There are far too many classes to mention. The full results may be found on the Unadilla website.

Overall, in spite of the rain, motocross went on, everyone survived the mud and for the most part appeared to have a great time. Old friends were greeted and new friends were made, lots of food and beverages were consumed, and we now have some new racing stories to tell. I can’t think of a better way to spend a racing weekend.

About the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy event

The FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy event will be held in Kielce, Poland this August. Each country competing will have three riders competing on the prestigious Trophy Team as is the case in the ISDE. In the Vintage Trophy event, each Trophy Team rider must be at least 50 yrs. old, and each team must have at least one motorcycle, that falls into the A Class category of a 1975 or older bike. Finally, no bike may be newer than a 1983 model.

This year AHRMA is very proud the U.S. Trophy Team has 3 AHRMA members:

• Fred Hoess, a returning 3-time overall event champion, will be riding a 1983 Husqvarna 250 WR in the C Class.

• Billy Burns, a 5-time ISDE Vet, on his 1974 Can Am TNT 175 will be riding in the A Class, the compulsory displacement bike class for the Trophy Team.

• Terry Cunningham, an AMA Hall of Fame Member, 4-Time National Enduro Champion and Multi-Time ISDE vet will be riding a 1978 Husqvarna 360 WR.

This year a total of 12 riders will be competing for Team USA. The Trophy Team mentioned above, Silver Vase Team (Lendon Smith, Marc Grossman, Robert Johnson) Club Team MTS (Ronnie Smith, Chilly White, George Pennington) and Club Team USA (Darrell Diamond, James Lubneiwski, Haim Beressi)

MARKETPLACE

1982 maico 490 a1

PRICE: $2,800

LOCATION: Spokane, WA

CONTACT: https://www.ahrma.org/ advert/1982-maico-490-a1/

1956 ariel roadracer

PRICE: $12,500

LOCATION: Winter Haven, FI CONTACT: (863) 551-9214

ADVERTISE YOUR VINTAGE RACING RELATED BUSINESS & PRODUCTS HERE

classic ninja zx6e 1994

PRICE: $6,500

LOCATION: Clayton, NC

CONTACT: (845) 988-7575

bsa b40 trials partially restored

PRICE: $1,500

LOCATION: Coarsegold, CA CONTACT: (559) 593-2320

SWAP MEET

WHERE AHRMA MEMBERS BUY, SELL, AND TRADE

motorcycle transportation

Will transport bikes and gear to road race and/or multi-discipline events, Florida to California, and all events in between.

LOCATION: Port Orange, Florida

CONTACT: Ralph Wessell - (386) 760-0932

vintage views magazines

I have almost all Vintage views magazines from 2001( i think) til present. Wife kept a few where I made the print. Free to anyone who wants, have to free up space and don’t want to toss in recycle bin.

PRICE: FREE

LOCATION: Richland, MI

CONTACT: Mick McCauley - (269) 312-6004

1974 yamaha yz 250a race bike

very nice condition 74 YZ250a race bike. Has low hour motor with original chrome cylinder lining on standard bore. Motor was rebuilt by vintage engine guru, Woody at Action Cycles in Tacoma WA. Has 5 hours on it. Runs great. No title. Frame and motor have matching numbers. Has PVL ignition, aftermarket pipe, Noleen shocks, original forks in great condition. Let me know if you have any questions. mdudemeister@msn.com

PRICE: $7,900

LOCATION: Puyallup, WA

CONTACT: Mark Percy - (253) 579-2948

rudge special 1929

Very fast. 500 cc. Raced at Deland Speedway and Shubenacadie Nova Scotia. Send for pictures.

PRICE: $17,000

LOCATION: Nova Scotia, Canada

CONTACT: Kim Lipscomb - (902) 909-0700

vincent sidecar racer

1947 Vincent B Rapide George Brown Gunga Din Replica Side Car Racer. Cover of MPH #583 August 1997 Maryland Title Engine F10AB1240 Frame R/2239. Chair built in Massachusetts. Send for pictures.

PRICE: $65,000

LOCATION: Nova Scotia, Canada CONTACT: Kim Lipscomb - (902) 909-0700

trials cub

Triumph trials cub built by Speed and Sport. Matt’s Dad did the motor, and Matt did just about everything else to make a competitive AHRMA trials bike.

PRICE: $4,500

LOCATION: San Rafael, CA

CONTACT: Kevin Burrell - (415) 518-8066

1972 honda cb350

1972 Honda CB 350 Novice Historic Production RR race ready in good condition, race winner $4000.00 OBO

PRICE: $4,000

LOCATION: Reedly, CA CONTACT: Kenny Thiebaud - (805) 748-9566

1977 suzuki sc3 lost era racing sidecar *built by bill becker

1977 Suzuki Sidecar. Built by Bill Becker. It is in perfect RaceReady condition. Originally 750cc now with an 850cc kit, 5-Speed. Perennial SC3 winner. Very fast. Medical condition forces sale. I am interested in trades with similar value. Email Bill Pierce at beckypierce2003@yahoo.com. Asking $10,000 Or Best Offer

PRICE: $10,000

LOCATION: Southern California

CONTACT: Bill Pierce - (805) 588-8787

SWAP MEET ADS: AHRMA members may submit two free Swap Meet, non-commercial, motorcycle-related ads of up to 50 words each, per issue. Each ad will run only once, but you are welcome to renew monthly. All ads will also be placed on www.ahrma.org for at least one month.

MARKETPLACE ADS: The Marketplace plan is specifically designed for small business owners. Members or nonmembers may submit an ad of up to 50 words and may

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 association's 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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include 1 photo. This ad will appear both on ahrma.org’s AHRMA Swap Meet page, and in AHRMA MAG’s Marketplace section for 2 issues, with photo. Marketplace ads cost $25 for 60 days and may be renewed as many times as you like.

Please include: name, address, phone number and AHRMA membership number with your ad.

Go to: www.ahrma.org/classifieds-etc/

2025 AHRMA NATIONAL SERIES SCHEDULES

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

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

3/1-2

Venue

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

4/5

5/17-18

White Lightning; Buffalo, SC

Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA

Rocket Raceway; 3 Springs, PA

5/31 Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA

6/7

6/7-8

Chaney Ranch; Warner Springs, CA

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 Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA CC, MX

10/25-26 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 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

1/26

3/7-9

3/15

3/16

4/5

4/19

4/27

5/3

5/24

6/7

6/14

6/21

8/2

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

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.

2025 AHRMA Southeast Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southeast Date Event Disciplines

3/28-30 Farm