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Member Memories

y daughter Kate cut her teeth working on my Guzzi’s at AHRMA events back in the 90’s. She loved the track scene and decided to make a career out of racing. Fast forward 20 years and she is an established INDYCAR

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF NOV 2026

AHRMA Member Memories - Tim Gundlach ......................... 4 Directors’ Columns....................................................................... 8 AHRMA Referral Program - September ................................. 11 Board of Trustees Election: Candidate Statements ........... 12 USA Trophy Wins in Germany ................................................... 14 AHRMA Road Race - Nelson Ledges....................................... 26 Vintage Cup updates.................................................................... 32 AHRMA MX/CC - Diamond Don’s............................................. 34 Volunteer Spotlight - Denny Poneleit...................................... 42 AHRMA MX/Trials - Rattlers Run............................................. 46 Northeast - MX/CC The Side Hill Slam................................... 52 Northeast - ZOAR Motopark...................................................... 58 Swap Meet & Marketplace.......................................................... 66 National & Regional Schedules................................................. 68

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from the staff

AHRMA Off-Road: It Takes More Than Racers to Make Racing Happen

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OFF-ROAD RACING

What Does It Mean to Volunteer?

s we begin looking toward the 2027 racing season, I want to take a little different approach with this month’s Director’s Report. Rather than discussing race results, championship points, or upcoming events, I’d like to talk about something equally important to the future of AHRMA Off-Road racing: volunteerism. One of the things that makes AHRMA special is the people who make up our organization. We have racers, families, friends, promoters, and volunteers who share a common passion for vintage motorcycles and the sport of motorcycle racing. While much of our attention naturally focuses on what happens on the racetrack, there’s an enormous amount of work that takes place behind the scenes to make those weekends possible. As a 501(c)4 not-for-profit organization, AHRMA relies heavily on individuals who are willing to contribute their time, knowledge, and talents for the benefit of the sport. Simply put, volunteers are an essential part of what keeps our organization moving forward. 8

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When people hear the word volunteer, they sometimes envision spending an entire weekend working at an event rather than enjoying the racing. While we certainly appreciate those individuals who dedicate their weekends to helping run events, volunteerism can take many different forms. Perhaps you’re a good writer who enjoys telling the story of a race weekend. Maybe you’re a photographer who likes capturing the action on the track. You might be someone who enjoys working with spreadsheets, organizing information, or helping with social media. Or perhaps you have experience organizing events and would enjoy lending a hand behind the scenes. All of those skills have value to AHRMA. Volunteering is about contributing what you can, when you can, and recognizing that even a small amount of assistance can make a difference. Not everyone has the time to commit to an entire racing season, and that’s perfectly understandable. Sometimes helping at just one event or taking responsibility for one small project is exactly what we need. Where We Could Use Your Help As we continue developing our National Off-Road program, there are several areas where additional volunteers would be particularly valuable. Race Reports and Photography: Help us tell the stories of our National Motocross, Cross Country, and Trials events. We need individuals willing to write race reviews and photographers who can provide quality images for AHRMA Mag. Our members

enjoy reading about the racing, and we want to recognize more of the competitors who make these events special. Points Keeping and Results: Assist with maintaining championship points, reviewing results, and helping ensure information is accurate and timely. Individuals comfortable using Windows-based computers and Microsoft Excel would be especially helpful. Event Operations: Help our promoters and event officials organize and conduct racing programs. Experience with Motocross, Cross Country, or Trials is important for these responsibilities, although experience organizing other competitive events, such as marathons, charity races, or fundraising events, can also provide valuable skills. Registration and Scoring: Assist with rider sign-up, registration, scoring, and other administrative duties during race weekends. These are important functions that directly affect how smoothly an event operates. Regional Social Media: Help our Regional Coordinators communicate upcoming events, share race information, promote participation, and recognize the accomplishments of our racers. Finding New Racing Venues: Help identify potential facilities, property owners, clubs, and promoters interested in hosting AHRMA events. Expanding our opportunities to race is an important part of keeping the program healthy for years to come. Some of these responsibilities can be handled from home, while others require being present at an event. We’re interested in both.

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from the staff The Qualities That Matter Most While computer skills, organizational experience, and knowledge of motorcycle racing are certainly helpful, there are other qualities that are just as important. Reliability, communication, patience, and a willingness to work with others are at the top of that list. Our events bring together people of different ages, backgrounds, personalities, and levels of racing experience. Working with the public requires a friendly attitude, good judgment, and occasionally the ability to handle a difficult situation calmly and professionally. We don’t expect volunteers to know everything when they first get involved. We do, however, value individuals who are willing to learn, follow through on commitments, work as part of a team, and represent AHRMA in a positive manner. And perhaps most importantly, we want people who genuinely enjoy being part of our racing community. Your Contribution Can Make a Difference I’ve always believed that one of the greatest strengths of AHRMA is the knowledge and experience found within our membership. We have members from just about

every profession imaginable, and many possess skills that could be enormously beneficial to our Off-Road program. The challenge is connecting those talents with the areas where help is needed. As our Off-Road program continues to evolve, we recognize that spreading responsibilities among more people is not only beneficial to the organization but also helps prevent a small group of dedicated individuals from carrying too much of the workload. Building a stronger volunteer network today will help ensure the long-term health of our racing programs. Better race coverage in AHRMA Mag, more timely championship standings, improved communication, smoother event operations, and additional racing venues are all things that benefit our members. They also require people willing to help make them happen. You don’t have to be a former racer, an expert in computers, or someone with years of event-management experience to make a contribution. You simply need a willingness to get involved.

Come Be Part of the Team As we prepare for another season of AHRMA Off-Road racing, I’d encourage anyone interested in helping to reach out to me. Let me know what interests you, what experience you may have, and how much time you might be willing to contribute. There’s no expectation that everyone can do everything. Our goal is to build a broader network of people who can share responsibilities, support one another, and help make our National and Regional programs even better. After all, AHRMA is much more than the motorcycles we race. It’s the people, friendships, and shared experiences that keep us coming back. And those are things worth volunteering for. Come Ride With Us — and Help Make It Happen!

Albert Newmann ALBERT NEWMANN OFF-ROAD RACE DIRECTOR

If you’ve ever wondered how you could give something back to the sport you’ve enjoyed over the years, this may be your opportunity.

Racing won’t start without volunteers! PHOTO Savanah McClellan NOV 2026

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from the staff

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

While the inaugural Talladega Short Track event may not have garnered the turnout we were all hoping for (thanks a lot Isaias), we all came together and smiled through it, working together to ensure that the racers that showed up were able to get in a full race program. The event was also blessed to have incredible photographers capturing bikes racing on the large Talladega Short Track for the first time in decades. Check out Nickless Photos and

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hile you won’t get the full Barber Vintage Festival recap until the December issue (you’re going to want to make sure you check the mailbox every day for that one), I want to take some time to thank the all of the people at Talladega Short Track. From the very first time I called the owner, Adam, I could feel the team work mentality. Fast forward to almost a year later when the AHRMA Flat Track fueled by VIB-ISO Shake N’ Bake Short Track (I should’ve used the Shake N’ Bake term a lot more leading up to race day), was actually happening and the team work was multiplied by more than I could’ve imagined. Although the cards were stacked against us with a hurricane en route, they never once thought about calling the event. It’s really special to get to make relationships with people that genuinely care about other people. (I think that’s why I love racing and the flat track community so much. We all want each other to succeed.)

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Simple Moments Photography for the AHRMA Flat Track at Talladega Short Track event photos. Speaking of blessed; I’m blessed with an amazing team of volunteers that make race day run so smoothly. They are also an integral part of preparing for race day. Each and every one of them made it possible to run an efficient program before the R word (rain... shhh, don’t say it out loud) came into the area. I personally believe we also had Bayne Nantz and other racers in Heaven putting in a good word to keep the track dry for us through the main events. Mikey C, our world-famous stager and weather guru showed me a radar image of rain splitting the track as we were running our main races.

We are also blessed to have Scottie Deubler, the voice of flat track, as our announcer. He makes every racer feel like the rock stars that they are. Have I done a good job at making you feel like you missed out on an awesome day of racing? Good news; you can view the whole race day via PPV at talladegashorttrack. tv! Is it just me, or is that really cool?! Executive decision made; it’s really cool. So if I were you, I would go check it out and support the people that give AHRMA Flat Track a fantastic place to race. As I write this, I’m being driven (by my awesome husband, Shane) to Triangle Motorcycle Club for the double-header season finale of the AHRMA Flat Track Northern Region Series. One night of racing on the short track, and then a day of half mile action in Harpster, Ohio. The AHRMA Flat Track Southern Region Series will have it’s final race November 7th with SEFT at MidCarolina Speedway, and the Western Region has JC Race Promotions at Perris Raceway December 5th. Word on the street is that I’ll be on-site for the finale at Perris Raceway, too. That said, I look forward to seeing you at the track soon.

Kaitlynn Osberg KAITLYNN OSBERG FLAT TRACK RACE DIRECTOR

From left to right; Shane Osberg (my husband), me, Owen Osberg (my son), Teresa and Randy Comer (my parents), Logan Higgins (flat track family), Rick and Melissa Brawley (flat track family), Mike and Lora Caudill (flat track family) PHOTO CREDIT Tyler Kyle 10

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Redwood Engineering AHRMA Referral Program - September he program goal is to increase membership by recognizing members who refer new competition members to AHRMA. Help AHRMA to grow by becoming an 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 “Redwood Engineering AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate of the Month” t-shirt. Both Holly Varey and Ken Walden are awarded t-shirts for September. The member who refers the most new members in the calendar year will receive a Redwood Engineering AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate jacket.

More details are at ahrma.org under New Racers (or directly www.ahrma.org/ahrma-member-referral-program/). Here is the list for August. Thank you!

NAME REFERRED MONTH Carl Keller Jeff Wilson Sept Clark Miller Matthew Scapellati Sept Holly Varey Paul Bowyer Sept Holly Varey Sharon Bowyer Sept Stephen Spencer Adam Gier Sept Luke Sayer Keith Blanchard Sept Jim Rase Brian Storrie Sept Ken Walden Randy Reynolds Sept Ken Walden Matt Reynolds Sept Denis Jeffries Daniel Jeffries Sept Mike Hill Ronald Reynolds Sept Todd Slavik Haydn Franklin Sept

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Trustee Election Candidates PLEASE READ THIS IN ITS ENTIRETY! Each Full Member in good standing may vote for up to four candidates: two candidates in the Eastern Region and two candidates in the Western Region. Associate Members are not eligible to vote. Members eligible to vote are those that have a Full, Active Membership during the voting period. If you are currently expired or due to expire before November 15 you must renew by November 14 to be eligible to vote. If you have an email address on file in MotorsportReg (MSR) you will receive a link to your unique ballot via email on December 1 with instructions. Verify that the email address we have on file is CORRECT and that you can access it. If you don’t receive your electronic ballot on December 1, please check your spam or junk folder. If you still can’t find it, contact communications@ahrma.org IMMEDIATELY and we will work to get your ballot to you.

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If you DO NOT have an email address on file in MSR, a printed ballot will be mailed to you in order to give sufficient time for you to return your ballot before the December 15 deadline. This deadline is NOT the postage date stamp, it is the date received in the office of our online election service. Once you get the link to your ballot, please note that the credentials to log in and cast your ballot will be your member number and the password provided in the email. Ballots include statements for each candidate for your convenience. The election ENDS at 5pm Eastern, December 15! Printed ballots must be RECEIVED by our Online Election service by December 15. Before reaching out with questions, problems, etc. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR BALLOT! Any issues you think you have should be resolved by following the instructions. YOUR PASSWORD TO VOTE WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR EMAIL ALERT WITH THE BALLOT LINK.

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Board of Trustees Election: candidate statements These statements can also be viewed at ahrma.org/news

Jeff Hargis - East as a mentor has been particularly rewarding, and I highly recommend the program to others.

the Board of Trustees. I believe this Board has made great progress in moving AHRMA forward, and I feel I have much more to contribute giving my experience and dedication to this organization.

Dear AHRMA Members, this is Jeff Hargis. You may have met me at a road race event. Or seen me in the pits of an off road event. It’s hard to believe it has already been 3 years since I was elected to

I hope I have earned your vote for another term. Even if you choose a different candidate, I encourage everyone to participate and vote.

This is my 18th year racing with AHRMA. Over that time I have been a vintage road racer and volunteer, and have attended both off-road and trial events. I have a deep understanding of both vintage and modern racing, and I recognize that our success relies on both.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have questions or concerns. Best regards Jeff Hargis # 9035

Currently I serve on several committees, including the Road Race Planning Committee and the Mentorship program. Serving

Contact: jeffhargis84@gmail.com

Peter Marcin - East retired with family, racing, photography, and fishing as my current passions. I started riding motorcycles when I was 10 years old, was severely bitten by the bug and have had one or more motorcycles close by me ever since. Currently I house two 1960’s Hondas and also race three 1970’s Husqvarna’s in vintage MX.

Hello, my name is Peter Marcin and I am seeking your support to represent the eastern region as an AHRMA trustee. I am an active AHRMA member since 2016 and have been volunteering for AHRMA since 2023 working on the AHRMA MAG, Strategic Membership Committee and most recently on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. As a trustee or not, I hope to continue offering my time and talents to improve AHRMA. A little about me. I am a husband, father, and grandfather, semiNOV 2026

To many, myself included, motorcycles equal racing. During my years I raced motocross, enduros, hare scrambles, dragraced and even rode some road race practice days on my RD400. I grew up in New England and many trips to the Loudon Road Races, Pepperell MX, Southwick National MX and of course Unadilla shaped my early experience. I also worked at a Harley Davidson dealer during high school and college, a Suzuki dealer afterwards before my degree led to my corporate career at American Honda Motor Company and Nissan North America. The skills I learned at both of these companies inform me for my current consulting gigs. I also maintain and provide most

of the content for five Facebook pages and I am an active participant in many others. In my opinion all of my experience, especially my corporate experience in marketing and market intelligence is directly transferrable to being an effective AHRMA trustee. Be a careful listener of our members, ask lots of questions, seek out data to support a position, and communicate it back to the members for feedback. I won’t have a personal mission at AHRMA. I aim to listen to the membership and evaluate the evolution of racing to assist AHRMA in making informed decisions and voting for the members and the future. Thank you for your consideration. Peter Marcin Member #18037 Contact: 1966driver@gmail.com

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Board of Trustees Election:

EAST CANDIDATE STATEMENTS

Mark Morrison - East In addition to my skills and experience I would bring a new set of eyes and mind set to the Board. AHRMA is currently a vibrant and successful Club with solid leadership and member dedication. But there is always room for improvement. I want to help influence that improvement and give back to AHRMA making a positive and lasting impact. My name is Mark Morrison. I live in central Illinois where I am retired. I am passionate about racing vintage motorcycles and believe I have the skills, and experience needed to successfully serve AHRMA’s membership. I am seeking your vote as an Eastern Trustee for AHRMA. I am a longtime avid motorcycle enthusiast. I have raced motocross, road race currently, and ride and restore both vintage and modern street bikes. I have experience serving on other Boards helping guide their organizations. Finally, during my career, I managed large construction projects which involved critical thinking, problem solving, working with people, managing resources, budgets, and deadlines. 14

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with merit by bringing them forward to rest of the Board for discussion and consideration in a positive and supportive way. 6. Demonstrate common sense. Be open to changing my views if the need arises.

My Vision and Strategy:

7. Give back to the Club and members by serving you and returning the generosity and kindness members have shown me.

1. Continue to build upon the success AHRMA is currently enjoying and lead the strategic development of the Club. Ensure we are forward thinking and dedicated to our mission.

8. Be a good steward of Club money, running the Club as efficiently as possible while still meeting our objectives. Allocating Club money frugally as if it was my own.

2. Grow our membership.

9. Find additional revenue streams.

3. Foster more member participation and collaboration through candid communication. 4. Focus on the big picture and the overall success of the Club. 5. Build relationships with members and officers. Be open and accessible to member’s feedback, ideas, and concerns. Everyone brings something to the table. Supporting those

I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications and ideas with members. Please reach out to me with your questions. Mark Morrison Member #2010668 CONTACT: mmorr26407@aol.com

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Bob Robbins - East Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, members, and other committees to address to keep our organization operating and to stay ahead of the challenges. I organized and am the active CoChairman of the Safety Committee which meets monthly and is active at events when safety issues arise. Many significant improvements have come from that committee in rider and event safety including our safety light system and deployment of Air Fence and soft barriers when needed.

Dear AHRMA Members, After serving as a Trustee since 2023, I am proud of being a part of the path AHRMA has taken as an organization to become better and stronger throughout the disciplines.

I also serve on several other committees and will continue to help in any way I can both in meetings and on site at events. As we all know there is a whole lot that goes on before the green flag waves and when the gates get locked on Sunday.

Many challenges have been dealt with and will continue regarding insurance, rising costs, and other things which will all require our

I feel a diverse BOT makeup between Road Race, Off-Road, and a few that compete in both offers each member’s knowledge in making decisions and keeps us moving forward as an organization. I still believe in my favorite saying I saw years ago at a customer’s entrance which reads: “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” I hope to have your consideration to vote for me to continue as an Eastern Region Trustee. Respectfully, Bob Robbins, Racer #46 AHRMA member #2390 since mid 1990s CONTACT: bobr@inter-techsupplies.com

Thomas (Tom) Watkins - East are rooted in faith, mutual support, respect for others, and a commitment to doing the right thing, even when it is not the easiest path.

Hello AHRMA Family, My name is Tom Watkins, and I respectfully ask for your consideration for one of the Eastern Region Trustee positions. Over the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of you in the paddock, primarily on a social level. Through this introduction, I hope to give you a better understanding of who I am, where I come from, and what I can contribute to AHRMA. I was born in Northeast Ohio, raised in Florida, and eventually returned home to build our family business. I am married to a wonderful woman who shares my passion for motorsports. She is also a sidecar monkey, which makes our involvement in racing a true family affair. Together, we have three adult children. Our family values NOV 2026

Motorcycles have been a part of my life since childhood. My father firmly believed that if I was going to ride, I needed to know how to maintain and repair my own machines. Because I loved to ride, I learned early how to wrench on motorcycles and, more importantly, how to solve problems. My riding experience includes trail riding, hill climb, flat track, hare scrambles, and road racing. While living in Florida, I was an active member of the Florida Trail Riders Association (FTR), competing in hare scrambles throughout the state, and I also raced with AMA CCS in the Southeast. Professionally, I have been involved in CNC machining and manufacturing since I was 18 years old. I attribute my success to building strong relationships, applying critical thinking, solving complex problems, and understanding the needs of both customers and employees. My wife and I own and operate a manufacturing company that specializes in precision CNC machining.

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So, how can Tom Watkins be an asset to AHRMA? It comes down to a few core principles. I understand that meaningful contributions to any organization require both dedication and time. I understand that decisions must be made, and sometimes those decisions are difficult. I understand that compromise is often necessary to move an organization forward. Most importantly, I understand the responsibility that comes with supporting the mission, objectives, and future of the organization. My experience in business, combined with my critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, has given me a unique set of tools that I believe would serve AHRMA well. AHRMA is more than an organization to me; it is family. If elected as a Trustee, I will bring the same values, commitment, and care that I bring to my own family and business. Thank you for your consideration. Tom Watkins Member # 2013271 CONTACT: 04hrc51@gmail.com WWW.AHRMA.ORG

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Wesley Poole - West

I have ﬁnished my ﬁrst 3-year term as an AHRMA western trustee, and am hoping your votes will send me back for another. With many unexpected challenges and a quickly changing landscape testing all AHRMA trustees particularly over the last year, I am compelled to stay dug in. For those members who aren’t familiar with me, my name is Wes Poole and I’m 41 years old, living once again in Northern California after 4 years in Colorado. My introduction to AHRMA was at the tender age of 4, when my parents, Rob and Debbie Poole began this life-long love of AHRMA in 1989. This same devotion is and has been a part of me I think long before I even realized it. Twenty-seven years of competition in AHRMA Trials and later Vintage 16

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motocross and cross country, as well as any dirt track I can attend, is not simply a lot of riding experience in the Vintage world, but in the span of these years I came to know rather well numerous individuals who started, built and steered this organization. I soaked up an institutional history and knowledge of how things began and evolved, and the intent of many of our rules. Having the ability to consult with such people is priceless to me, as chairman of the VMC R&E committee, when seeking a better understanding or direction on rules eligibility questions and rules proposals. They were there when many rules were created, and can accurately provide an explanation of why decisions were made, and of the discussions that took place at the time. These voices of experience reach across all disciplines, and guide me on issues related to some of the disciplines I know less well. Three years ago when I was ﬁrst elected to the board, my two older children ﬁrst started and are now regular AHRMA trial competitors. My wife and youngest daughter continue to assist where ever they are needed and are gaining experience about what it takes to run an event. The emotional

investment in AHRMA by our family becomes a larger part of our lives each year. The last three years has been on-the-job-training with regards to becoming familiar with, and competent in, executing my duties as trustee. As board secretary and a member of the Executive Committee I have worked closely with some of the most creative and smart staff and board members AHRMA has had in many years. AHRMA has been saved numerous times in its history, and the lengths we as members, volunteers, staff and trustees have gone to survive, and then thrive, is a testament to our determination to see AHRMA continue as the best vintage motorcycle racing organization in the world. Preparing for my ﬁrst term I was long on enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Three years later I feel a solid knowledge and experience I didn’t have then. I hope I have earned your trust and conﬁdence to continue as your AHRMA trustee. Wesley Poole Member #1012195 CONTACT: wes.ahrma@gmail.com

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David Rhodes - West over the years, one thing is clear: AHRMA is the closest community of competitors that I have been so blessed to be a part of.

Hello AHRMA family, I’ve been asking myself, why do I want to run as a trustee? When I commit to a task, I always give it 100% for optimal success. Am I ready to give 100% of my resources? The time, the planning, the research, and keeping an open mind to the opinions of all members. Do I have the skills and experience needed to fulﬁll the obligations of a trustee that serves our entire community? Am I willing to make tough decisions to affect change if it leads the organization toward a positive and productive future? I’ve come to the conclusion that I am ready to accept this challenge and give the 100% effort required. I want to help AHRMA be successful and prosper. As I traveled the USA and Canada in my motorcycle racing endeavors

My love for all things two wheels started at a young age. I’ve ridden motorcycles as a commuter, a commonality to hang with friends, and a competitor. My racing endeavors started in 1983 when I attended race school with the Mid West Café Racing Association. Since then, I’ve raced with AHRMA, AMA, WERA, CCS, ASRA, USGPRU, VRRA and various clubs. I’ve raced road race, ﬂat track, cross country, and trials. A couple of the accomplishments that are my personal proudest were winning the AHRMA 2023 RR Formula 250 and the 2025 OR 100cc CC championships. MX is still on my list… looking for that vintage Yamaha YZ125 to follow me home! My work career spanned 35 years with Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser). I started off in Corporate Engineering. I traveled to breweries as a ﬁeld engineer managing capital projects, resolving engineering issues, cost/ schedule control, and interfacing between contractors and the brewery. In time, I was given an opportunity to advance my career

and accepted a position at the St. Louis Brewery. During my years at SLB I climbed the ladder and retired as manager of brewing and utilities maintenance over two decades later. The maintenance team consisted of 58 union trade personnel, and two salaried positions with an annual four million dollar budget. Responsible for maintaining and improving brewery operations 365/24 hours a day. We had to be very creative and resourceful to succeed. How to keep a team motivated and explore options to maintain our budget was my everyday task. I’m conﬁdent the skills learned during my career will serve me well as trustee. I look forward to many more years of enjoying motorcycles and, at this age, want to give back to the community so it can grow for the younger generations. They are the future. I know the AHRMA family will make them feel welcome and invested in our joint future. Let’s grow this community, go fast, have fun, and enjoy this valuable life. David Rhodes Member #18049 CONTACT: dave@vrgworxz.com

Maggie Shane - West importance of providing a fair, wellorganized, and enjoyable experience for our members.

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Over the past several years, I have also worked closely with several AHRMA Executive Directors to streamline and modernize our accounting systems to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. As part of the financial review team with the AHRMA account manager, we continue to meet weekly to review the accounting, maintain accurate financial records, and support sound business practices. AHRMA is owned by its members and operated as a not-for-profit corporation. It offers something truly unique: the opportunity for riders across the country to

compete in off-road, ﬂat track, and road racing events, each with classes suited to their machines and skill levels, supported by fair and consistent rules. If elected as a Western Trustee, my goal will be to represent our members, support transparent management and assist in streamlining our procedures to improve the member experience. Always focusing on AHRMA’s primary purpose: Dedication to enhancing and preserving the sport of historic and vintage motorcycle racing. Maggie Shane Member #13342 CONTACT: shaneconsult@gmail.com

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HOW THE US WON GERMANY 2026! WORDS BY SUZY MOODY PHOTOS BY SOLOENDURO, GN MOTORSPORT MEDIA AND PHILS PHOTOS

his is the story of the USA Trophy Team—Fred Hoess, Billy Burns, and Terry Cunningham—and their remarkable run to win the 2026 Enduro Vintage Trophy. A year earlier, these three riders made a clear decision: they would go to Germany to win. The team had every essential ingredient. Billy was, without question, one of the fastest A-class riders in the world. Terry remains exceptionally fast and strong—the ideal teammate to bring his experience and steadiness to the team. And Fred’s accomplishments at this event were already legendary. All three are ISDE veterans, and all three were ready to win this race. These three riders could not live further apart—Billy in Vermont, Terry in Tennessee, and Fred in Colorado— leaving few opportunities to connect or train together. Their only get-together was an early-season race

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at the AHRMA Firewater National in South Carolina, where they enjoyed racing and catching up. Otherwise, each prepared independently, as experienced ISDE veterans do. They knew the fitness level required and how to ready their bikes and gear. Each had also secured perhaps the most important piece of the puzzle: a great support crew. By late September, all three converged in Zschopau, Germany, ready and excited. They unpacked, fueled, and oiled their bikes. On the morning of Day 1, September 30th, the Trophy Teams breezed through administrative and technical inspection, rolled their bikes into Parc Fermé, visited with riders from other countries and prepared for the race to begin later that day. Day 1 Team USA claimed the top position for the day, the Acceleration Test. Although brief, the test serves as both a shakedown and an early indication of what lies ahead. For us, it set exactly the right tone.

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Day 2 was the first full day of competition. Starting at 8:00 a.m., riders spent more than six hours in the saddle and completed two grueling 60-mile loops across the demanding terrain of Germany’s Ore Mountains. By day’s end, Team USA still held the lead. Fred was first overall, ahead of Italy’s Tullio Pelligrinelli. Billy led the A2 class and stood 12th overall, while Terry was second in B4 and 16th overall. The margins were razor-thin: Team Austria, a somewhat unexpected challenger, was only 15 seconds behind, and Team Italia remained firmly in contention. Day 3, rain arrived. A steady drizzle began early and lingered for most of the day, accompanied by fog—the perfect setting for a vintage race in Germany. Fred stayed atop the leaderboard. Terry climbed to 13th overall, while Billy moved to 17th after receiving a 20-second penalty. The competition remained close, but Team USA stretched its advantage over second-place Austria to 1 minute, 15 seconds. It was not a decisive margin, but it gave us some welcome breathing room. On Day 4—the Final Moto—Fred remained in command. He posted the fastest final-moto time of the day and secured the individual vintage overall. Terry surged to 5th place against exceptionally strong competition, and Billy won the A2 class decisively. Team USA appeared to be in excellent shape. Still, because of the handicap scoring—and because we did not yet know the other teams’ moto times and final scores—we could not be certain that Team USA had won the Trophy. Then, about 30 minutes before the closing ceremony began, the official results appeared on the FIM’s Sportity platform: Team USA had won! The team’s elation was immediate and overwhelming. There were hugs, tears, and a profound sense of accomplishment. So many people had worked to make this moment possible—from supporters back home in the United States to the bike builders, crew members, check workers, all of Team USA at the event and everyone else who stood behind the effort. We had done it together! The individual podiums came first. Billy stood on the top step after winning the A2 class. Fred took first in C2, and Terry finished 3rd in B4. We could not have asked for a better outcome for our riders. Then came the final award of the night: the Veteran Trophy—the big one, the honor earned for our country. Team Italia, represented by Enrico Tortolli, Georgio Grasso, and Tullio Pelligrinelli, were announced in third place. Team Austria’s Bernhard Walzer, Johann Kaiser, and Christain Kaiser took second. Then came the words we had been waiting to hear: Team USA, wins first place!

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The moment felt surreal—like a dream. Hundreds of competitors, supporters, and photographers filled the closing ceremony, and it seemed as though everyone was thrilled to see us win. The excitement was unmistakable; you could feel it in the air and hear it in the crowd. When Fred, Terry, and Billy stepped onto the top of the podium, I cried. When the national anthem began, the hair on the back of my neck stood up, goose bumps swept over me, and the tears returned. Even the FIM representatives shared in the happiness of the moment. A few weeks before we left, I had a good feeling about our chances. Acting on that instinct, I had 10 special red T-shirts printed with the words, “Team USA, #1 World Champions!” I kept them wrapped and out of

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sight; no one had seen them before we heard the official announcement. Then we opened the package, and at last we got to put them on! As Team Manager, I was invited onto the stage and enjoyed every second of it—champagne showers, happy tears, and all. Amid the celebration, we paused, bowed our heads, and joined Terry in prayer. It was a meaningful way to give thanks for our safety, our Godgiven abilities, and the privilege of celebrating such an extraordinary accomplishment. The celebration continued late into the night and well into the early morning. I am still overjoyed, and I hope you are, too! Over the next few months, we look forward to honoring this team and celebrating its world championship achievement!

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Three Stand Out Personal Notes Billy Burns – Riding the compulsory Trophy Team “A” Class bike means competing in one of the event’s most demanding classes. For four days, Billy had to keep the machine together while pushing its vintage suspension to remarkable speeds across challenging terrain—which is a special skill in itself. A four-time ISDE competitor, including at the 2012 event in Germany, Billy has represented our Vintage Trophy Team since 2024 in Italy and has been hungry for a win. He has been the team’s buzzing bee, constantly encouraging his teammates to stay focused before and during the competition. His preparation is meticulous, and he can truly ride the wheels off a 1974 motorcycle! Terry Cunningham - Began his ISDT/ISDE career in Germany in 1979, and his determination to return and conquer the event was unmistakable. With his extensive experience in the ISDE, National Enduro, and Vintage racing, I never had to question his ability, focus or resolve. Mike Scholl had Terry’s bike fully prepared, so I knew we were in a strong position even before the event began. At the event, Terry showed his championship speed and true ISDE determination. More so, his faithful presence brought strength and a guiding confidence to the team. Fred Hoess - Whose preparation and attention to detail are beyond comparison. I have watched him work and seen the wheels turning, but above all, I saw how deeply he wanted this victory. He has competed in this type of international event for more than 40 years, beginning with his first ISDE in 1984. He has been on 14 Trophy Teams, the first winning Club Team in 1996, has earned 19 gold medals in 26 ISDE starts, and has won the Enduro Vintage Trophy Overall now five out of the six times he has raced it. He told me, “Winning the Team Trophy is all that matters to me.” Watching him lift the cup high—fulfilling a lifelong dream—made me incredibly happy for him and for the entire team. Until next year, Go, Team USA! NOV 2026

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2026 AHRMA NATIONAL ROADRACING SERIES • WARREN, OHIO - SPONSORED BY VIB-ISO

THUNDER ROARS AT NELSON LED GES WORDS BY: RON MILTON PHOTOS BY: TURN 13 PHOTOS / CATHY DREXLER

ELSON LEDGES, OHIO—AHRMA’s road racers descended upon the legendary, iconic Ohio circuit for the penultimate round of its championship series. This historic track, one of the fastest in the United States, set the stage for some serious competition as the riders vie for the coveted titles.

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Known for its blistering straights and technical corners, Nelson Ledges offered a unique challenge that tested both rider skills and machines. The 2.5-mile circuit has long been a favorite among vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, blending high-speed thrills with nostalgic reverence. Top riders from across the country brought their meticulously restored historic machines, ranging from hand-shift Indians and classic 1960s Café racers to roaring Superbikes from the 1980s and Ducati Panigales. The paddock was a vibrant tableau of polished chrome, thundering engines, and passionate fans clad in vintage racing gear. With only one round remaining after the weekend, the stakes could not be higher. The contenders in many classes are locked in some very tight points races, so the fans witnessed some amazing edgeof-the-seat duels on the Ohio asphalt. Nelson Ledges is a very fast track; depending on the race vehicle and pilot, average speeds can range from 80 to 120 mph per lap. A beautiful Friday in the rolling Ohio countryside brought the AHRMA family back together: staff, volunteers, racers, and tuners.

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There is no sunnier place in the paddock on a Rainy day than the Team Holley Varey Pit.

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Fast tracks attract fast riders. British Superbike veteran Mark Heckles and Steve Metz on their big-horsepower rocket ships got to stretch their legs. The fine-tuned little two-strokes with seasoned AHRMA jockeys were on a mission to take their number ones. Our usual suspects of past champions—the Ropers, Germains, and Dixons— came to rock the asphalt. History runs deep at this Ohio racetrack, once a potato farm. Graced by names like Andretti and Paul Newman, the sweet echoes of bands like Steve Miller, E.L.O., Heart, and Todd Rundgren can be ever so faintly heard bouncing off the long-gone potatoes. The fight for a National Championship is a deep well of countless hours in the shop, grabbing every trick in the book, and months of travel. They don’t just give away number-one

plates; you have to take them away from other greedy hands. As the track goes green on Friday, the lap times start falling, and the new rider school is teaching our future. The music of fine-tuned engines turns up the volume. Life is good, but there is some chance of rain. We wake to some clouds on Saturday. Practice is dry, but as the first race lines up, it starts to sprinkle. Race 1 pulls up to the line (250GP/Sportsman 350/2 Stroke Classic 350GP). The sprinkles turn to bigger sprinkles. The track is now wet, but it doesn’t seem to bother 250GP race winner Rob Hall. Hall had to feel some pressure from secondplace rider Jonas Stein, who is also no stranger to going fast in the rain, pulling within .034 at the checkered flag. Third place was taken by Robert Himmelman.

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The Sportsman 350 class was won by Eric “Ake” Smith by .067 of a second over second-place Greg Potter, with rider Zeca Pires in third place. Race 2: Next Gen Superbike 2/ Sound of Thunder 2. As Race 2 hits the gate, puddles are forming. Next Gen Superbike 2 winner Sean Cassell had to slide narrowly ahead of second-place rider Mark Heckles, with the podium rounded out by A.J. McDaniel on his RC51. Sound of Thunder 2 winner Steve Metz checked out on young Dirt Track pro Declan Bender in second place, with Patrick Lansu stealing third place. Motard was won by the ever-sostylish Mark Jurczyk, followed by my favorite tuner, Lee Trollope. Canada’s Holly Varey put it to them in Race 3; on the Formula 125, she put the exclamation point on the 200GP boys as well. Her closest competitor was Rob Hall on his

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route to winning the 200GP class; Trever Scales followed Hall for second place at the checkered flag.

every lap. Sound of Thunder 3 had Aaron Risinger winning over Kevin Greimel by a whopping .242.

We saw very close racing in the Sportsman 500 Class, with Greg Potter winning by .024 over secondplace finisher and Washington D.C. rider Eric Ake Smith (Ake, a one-day graduate from our race school, has some skills).

Saturday’s Formula Thunder was a crowd-pleaser, watching Mark Heckles chase Steve Metz with a draft pass on lap four to give Heckles the nod by half a second. Further back on the track, Open Two Stroke number 1 plate Shawn Woolery led fellow Californian Dylan Benjamin on his TZ 250 until Dylan’s last-lap pass for the win.

Race 5 had a Sound of Singles 1 battle worth the price of admission, with KTM 690 Duke rider David O’Dell winning by a whopping .026 of a second over hard-charging 690 Kramer pilot Aaron Risinger. In the Sound of Thunder 1 class, Steve Metz got the well-deserved win over second-place Mark Heckles. The new 700 Challenge class was dominated by David O’Dell. Next Gen Superbike 3 was Showtime, with Heckles closely winning as Cassell trailed by less than a second

Saturday’s Moto LeMans race was ruled by Jonas Stein for the win, followed by hard-charging Randy Knoop, with Tyson Fritts standing on the third spot of the podium. Class C Footshift Champion David Tompkins showed us why he’s the champ with a win over Alex McLean, followed by Grant Spence in third. Novice Historic Production Heavy Weight saw Andrew Caperones check out for the win.

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The Next Gen Superbike Middle Weight win went to John Trautmann, followed by William Hegerty in second and Brian Wagner rounding out the podium in third. Sound of Singles 2 was dominated by Mark Jurczyk, as Shanbhag grabbed second and John Evans rounded out the podium. The sidecars of AHRMA always put on a show, and Saturday was no exception as The Fink & Fink Team won Classic Bigwheel narrowly over The Ireland & Ireland Team, with Himmelman and Drexler grabbing third place. In Lost Era 3 + Classic 4, the Adam Kramer car checked out for the win, with the Stephan Aretz team stealing second place and Nicoll-Curtis taking third. On Sunday, the weather lightened up, allowing lap times to fall. With a dry track, California’s Dustin Johnson was just too fast to beat in the 250GP class, though second-place Tim Terrell showed us it wasn’t over until it was over, and a very fast Jonas Stein placed third. The Sportsman 350 order did not change from Saturday, with Eric Ake Smith winning, Greg Potter in second, and Zeca Pires in third.

Sunday’s Motard race was quite different from Saturday’s, with Nicolai Greco signing up and taking the win from Mark Jurczyk, but only after many lead-change battles, with Lee Trollope having the best seat in the house grabbing third place. Next Gen Superbike 2 was a very fast affair, with winner Mark Heckles and second-place Sean Cassell absolutely flying, and AJ McDaniel topping the battle for third against a hard-charging Nigel Kinton. Sound of Thunder 2 was also breathtakingly fast as winner Steve Metz showed second-place young pro dirt tracker Declan Bender the fast lines, with Patrick Lansu hot on Bender’s heels for a third-place finish.

Legs for days!

Dustin Johnson decided one win wouldn’t be enough for him, so he beat 200GP second-place finisher Rob Hall and third-place Trever Scales. Canada’s Holly Varey finished just behind Dustin overall but won the Formula 125 by a mile, while second-place Stephen Aretz won the battle with thirdplace Randy Knoop. Nov. Hist. Prod. Lwt winner Dustin DiNatali smoked second-place William Bonow and third-place finisher Renee Joyce.

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Battle of Twins 2 winner Clint Austin hit the front on lap 4 and didn’t look back at second-place finisher Phillip. Formula 750 winner Tim Joyce always has fun dicing with second-place finisher Jeff Hargis, with Stephen Pettinger on the third step. Number 1 plate Greg Potter won the Sportsman 500 race over second-place Zeca Pires, with Steven Miller taking the third spot. Sportsman 750 saw the win go to JP Walano; the always fast Michael Dixon got second place, while third place went to Grant Spence. Vintage SB Lwt was won by Lance Yeager, and second went to Mark Morrison. In Sound of Thunder 1, Steve Metz took the win, followed by Nick Miragliotta in second and Clint Austin in a very fast third place. Next Gen Superbike Lwt second-place finisher James Cannon and third-place finisher Rob Himmelman had a close view of Canada’s Paul Germain’s rear fender all race in another beautiful Germain win. Some throttle-cablestretching fun was had in Sound of Singles 1 as winner Aaron Risinger led second-place David O’Dell and third-place finisher number 1 plate Brian Lowe. Sunday’s 350GP race saw a headdown Tim Joyce rule over Larry Watts in second and Alex McLean riding the Jonathan White Ducati placing third.

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Always fast, Formula 250 number 1 plate Joe Ackley wins again. With only one rider in the BEARS class, Justin Hebbel won. Andrew Mauk won the overall by a mile, with his Vintage SB Hwt competitors Dennis Parrish in second and Grant Spence in third. In Next Gen Superbike 3, second-place Sean Cassell ran some blisteringly fast 1-minute 10-second lap times but had to watch winner Mark Heckles drop into the 1:09s, while third-place Chris Johnston had the best seat in the house. Benjamin Loyle was hard on the gas, winning the new 700 Class. Lane McQuillan had to work his way through traffic and pass third-place finisher David O’Dell to earn second on the podium. The racing was so good that Sound of Singles 3 winner Sharad Shanbhag dipped down to the 1:17s over second-place Eric Lukehart, with the always-fast Dylan Benjamin in third. Formula Vintage winner Stephan Pettinger won the overall by a football field, with second-place Dennis Parrish and third-place William Hegerty having their own fun. The Thruxton Cup was ruled by winner Blake Parr. Formula Thunder third-place finisher Kurt Nickerson ran a 1:10; second-place finisher Clint Austin ran a 1:09; winner Steve Metz ran a 1:08 (fast!). The Open TwoStroke win went to Dylan Benjamin

with Woolery in second. Sound of Thunder 3 had Aaron Risinger, Dan Hankle, and Kevin Greimel going 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Everyone was going very fast on Sunday. Moto LeMans was a nail-biter as winner Jonas Stein, second-place Trever Scales, and third-place Randy Knoop went at it all race. Sound of Singles 2 went to Lee Trollope, followed by Shanbhag in second and John Evans in third. In Sunday’s sidecar Lost Era 3 + Classic 4, Stephen Aretz got the win.

As I came off the track Saturday in my rain-soaked leathers from a 15-minute race, I realized that our volunteers are in the rain from morning practice through all the races and get soaked, so I decided to give a volunteer award to one of the drenched workers. I’m calling it a heavenly coffee coupon—they deserve so much more! Well, all the championships are going down to the wire at Barber Motorsports Park in a few weeks. Tune in then, and thanks for reading!

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2026 Vintage Cup - 250 Grand Prix AHRMA Roadracing Series Presented by VIB-ISO

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he Vintage Cup series continued at Nelson Ledges Road Course September 12–13 as part of the 2026 AHRMA National Roadracing Series presented by VIB-ISO. Sponsored by Roadracingworld. com and NYC Norton (nycnorton. com), AHRMA’s 2026 Vintage Cup features the 250 Grand Prix class: any fully GP-kitted 250cc OHV/OHC four-stroke; 250cc air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke; 175cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke; or 175cc air-cooled twin-cylinder two-stroke built before December 31, 1968. It is a showdown of classic small-displacement racing that lives on corner speed, momentum, and precise engineering—and it rarely fails to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Typical 250GP grids mix machines such as Aermacchi, Bultaco, Greeves, Montesa, Ducati, NSU, Ossa, and more. Heavy rain arrived as Saturday’s Vintage Cup race started and

stayed through the afternoon, yet the grid still went out 15 bikes strong. Jonas Stein took the hole shot on his 1972 Honda CB175, with Craig Hirko’s 1967 Bridgestone TA1 right on him. Hirko moved into the lead on lap 2, then went down in the last turn before the front straight and slid off the pavement. Rob Hall, on his 1965 Honda CB160, had to take to the grass to miss him. Hall then hunted Stein down and made the pass for the lead in the back section on lap 3. Stein never quite got it back and finished a close second. Robert Himmelman rounded out the podium on a 1970 Yamaha CS3. Sunday opened overcast but dry, with good grip. Paul Germain grabbed the hole shot on his 1967 Yamaha DTIRR, Hall slotting in behind. Germain retired with a mechanical after lap one, handing the lead to Hall. Dustin Johnson, on his 1968 Yamaha YCS1, tried to close the gap but could not. Tim Terrell held third on a 1966 Honda CB160.

Meanwhile a three-way scrap developed among Trevor Scales (1969 Honda CB160), Holly Varey, and Stein. Minutes before the start Varey found a flat on her 1968 VanTech CS3. Hall, who had brought the late Kevin Burns’ 1972 Honda CB175 to the track to memorialize him, texted her by coincidence, learned about the flat, and told her to come straight to his pit and take the bike. She did— and spent the race swapping places with Scales and Stein. Just before the white-flag lap Hall suffered a mechanical and pulled off, promoting Johnson to first, Terrell to second, and Stein to third. Scales took fourth, Varey fifth. “As a sponsor and fan, I am chuffed to see such healthy grids and competitive racing as we did in our Vintage Cup class both days this weekend at the fabled Nelson Ledges. One thing that is very clear about this season is, it’s anyone’s race to take the top step. We’ve had more riders take the top step this year than I can remember in any of the Vintage Cup classes. Every race has its own crazy story, and the race action is as it can only be with fast riders on little bikes!

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Vintage Cup - Nelson Ledges I also want to give a shout-out to our bud Rob Hall and his better half Caitlin for being there for AHRMA trustee Kevin Burns in the last months of his sunset days and getting Kevin’s bike out there with Holly riding at 3rd call! That’s the kind of camaraderie that exemplifies AHRMA! We are a few weeks away from the biggest show of all - Barber Vintage Festival. I would love to see 15 bikes on the grid again as we had at Nelson. But never enough… let’s have more! There’s a purse for the top 5 riders enough to put a little dosh back into your pockets. So, let’s make this the biggest final show and go out with style after a rough and tumble 2026 season”, said series sponsor Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. AHRMA first launched the Vintage Cup series in 2019 by spotlighting the 350 GP class. The series resumed in 2021 and highlighted the 500 Premier class, followed by Vintage Superbike Heavyweight in 2022 and Formula 750 in 2023. In 2024 the second rotation of featured classes began with 350GP, then 500 Premier in 2025. 250GP was added in 2026—the first year it has been featured. “The twists and turns of this year’s Vintage Cup brought nothing but excitement at Nelson Ledges. With Rob Hall on the grid, I knew the podium would look different—and Saturday’s rain made sure of it. Between Hall’s performance and the weather, the podium saw a complete shakeup with no Varey, Hirko, or Germain in the mix. Sunday arrived with bated breath, waiting to see what would unfold next. The Vintage Cup race turned into another stunner, as mechanical issues took out Hall, Germain, and Hirko. Even so, the racing stayed fierce—and I couldn’t help but smile when Dustin Johnson claimed first, marking his NOV 2026

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1. 270 Rob Hall, 1965 Honda CB160, Charlotte, NC 2. 123 Jonas Stein, 1972 Honda CB175, Nashville, TN 3. 62X Robert Himmelman, 1970 Yamaha CS3, New Glarus, WI 4. 87 Eric Watts, 1966 Ducati 250, Johnstown, OH 5. 220 Tim Terrell, 1966 Honda CB160, Burlington, NC 6. 760 Dustin Johnson, 1968 Yamaha YCS1, San Francisco, CA 7. 17X Alex McLean, 1966 Ducati 250 Single, Jacksonville Beach, FL 8. 7 David Roper, 1967 Harley-Davidson CRTT, Hicksville, NY 9. 50H Holly Varey, 1968 VanTech CS3, Brantford, ON 10. 97F Francis Ganance, 1966 Ducati 250 Single, Cincinnati, OH 11. 903 Robert Brangaccio, 1971 Ducati 250, Basking Ridge, NJ 12. 115 Tom Watkins, 1966 Ducati Mach 1, Leetonia, OH 13. 779 Trever Scales, 1969 Honda CB160, Graham, NC 14. 61 Paul Germain, 1967 Yamaha DTIRR, Winnipeg, MB 15. 641 Craig Hirko, 1967 Bridgestone TA 1, Newark Valley, NY Sunday, September 13, 2026

1. 760 Dustin Johnson, 1968 Yamaha YCS1, San Francisco, CA 2. 220 Tim Terrell, 1966 Honda CB160, Burlington, NC 3. 123 Jonas Stein, 1972 Honda CB175, Nashville, TN 4. 779 Trever Scales, 1969 Honda CB160, Graham, NC 5. 50H Holly Varey, 1972 Honda CB175, Brantford, ON 6. 62X Robert Himmelman, 1970 Yamaha CS3, New Glarus, WI 7. 17X Alex McLean, 1966 Ducati 250 Single, Jacksonville Beach, FL 8. 97F Francis Ganance, 1966 Ducati 250 Single, Cincinnati, OH 9. 641 Craig Hirko, 1967 Bridgestone TA 1, Newark Valley, NY 10. 115 Tom Watkins, 1966 Ducati Mach 1, Leetonia, OH 11. 903 Robert Brangaccio, 1971 Ducati 250, Basking Ridge, NJ 12. 270 Rob Hall, 1965 Honda CB160, Charlotte, NC 13. 61 Paul Germain, 1967 Yamaha DTIRR, Winnipeg, MB second topstep finish across two different race weekends. Next up is Barber, and I know the excitement will only continue!” said Leasha Overturf, AHRMA’s Road Race Director. Rounds 21 and 22 of the AHRMA National Road Race Series presented by VIB-ISO will close the season October 10–11 at the 21st Barber Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, AL. The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing

classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class at each race event. Enhanced awards for 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 are reported in RoadracingWorld.com’s online edition. At the end of the season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy is engraved with the national champion’s name and presented at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

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Riverport National: The Final Chapter 2026 AHRMA NATIONAL MX SERIES PRESENTED BY REDWOOD ENGINEERING

or more than two decades, the historic East Texas town of Jefferson has welcomed vintage motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country and around the world to one of the most recognized events on the AHRMA Off-Road calendar. Once a bustling riverport and major transportation hub during the 1800s, Jefferson relied upon Big Cypress Bayou to connect commerce and travelers with distant destinations, including New Orleans and St. Louis. While the days of riverboat commerce are long gone, the bayou and its surrounding cypress trees have provided a remarkable backdrop for what became one of the premier vintage motocross gatherings in the country. September 19–20 marked the 23rd annual Diamond Don’s Riverport National, and this year’s gathering carried a little more significance than most. After more than two decades of racing, friendships, and memories along the banks of Big Cypress Bayou, this would be the final Riverport National. For many longtime AHRMA members, Diamond Don’s has been much more than another race on the calendar. It has been an annual gathering of friends, racing legends, and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts who helped make this event something truly special. Mother Nature certainly reminded everyone that September in Northeast Texas can still feel like the middle of summer. Temperatures climbed into the mid-90s, and the familiar East Texas humidity made for challenging conditions throughout the weekend. Even Big Cypress Bayou, which winds alongside the racing facility, was noticeably low this year, presenting a different view of the familiar surroundings.

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Heading into the weekend, there was concern that participation might suffer. Gasoline and diesel prices had increased considerably in the weeks leading up to the event, adding another expense for racers traveling from across the country. With participation at many motorsports events feeling the effects of rising travel costs, expectations were somewhat tempered. Fortunately, the AHRMA motocross community responded with an impressive turnout, producing more than 350 race entries across the Saturday Vintage and Sunday Post Vintage and Next Gen motocross programs. Considering the heat, humidity, and cost of travel, the turnout was a welcome sight and a fitting way to celebrate the final chapter of this longstanding AHRMA tradition. Saturday – Vintage Motocross Saturday’s Vintage Motocross program delivered some outstanding racing despite the challenging conditions. With little moisture in the track, the racing surface became increasingly dry as the day progressed. By the second motos, dust was becoming a factor, but that didn’t keep the competition from heating up across several highly competitive classes. Perhaps the most intense racing of the day came from the Sportsman 500 Expert class, which featured a stacked gate of talented riders, including several former AHRMA

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National Champions. Nick Jones proved to be the man to beat, putting together an impressive 1-1 finish to claim the overall victory against a formidable lineup that included Jo-Boy White, Craig Jackson, and Ace Polson. With that much talent on the starting line, the racing was certainly entertaining to watch. As has become customary at AHRMA Vintage events, the 60+ Intermediate class produced the largest gate of the day, with 22 racers lining up. Joe Higgins, who made the long journey from Myakka City, Florida, rose to the occasion, taking the overall victory against a distinguished field of competitors. The 60+ Expert class was equally competitive, with another Florida racer, Wade Doering, claiming the top spot. Our 70+ age-group classes also featured impressive participation and plenty of competitive racing. Ted Landry emerged victorious in the 70+ Intermediate class, while longtime AHRMA standout Bob Bean held off stiff competition to capture the 70+ Expert overall. Despite the heat and increasingly dusty conditions, Saturday provided a great day of Vintage Motocross racing. With strong participation in the older age-group classes and outstanding talent throughout the program, it was a fitting Saturday performance for the final Diamond Don’s Riverport National.

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Sunday – Post Vintage & Next Gen Motocross Sunday morning brought an unexpected surprise as racers arrived to find a track that had gone from hard-packed and dusty on Saturday to muddy and saturated in several sections overnight. As it turned out, the sprinkler system had been left running throughout the night, leaving track personnel with some unexpected work before racing could begin. Crews worked to remove excess mud and prepare the course, resulting in a delayed start to the program. Once the gates finally dropped, however, the racing was every bit as entertaining as we’ve come to expect from a Diamond Don’s event. Perhaps the best racing of the day came from the Ultima 4-Stroke classes. In the Expert division, Wade Doering put together an impressive performance, going 1-1 for the overall victory while holding off a hardcharging Carlos Mayo. The Intermediate group was equally entertaining, with Darrick Newmann prevailing over Tim Hardsteen in a closely contested battle. To nobody’s surprise, the Post Vintage 60+ Intermediate class produced the largest gate of the day. With positions changing throughout both motos, the competition was intense from start to finish. When the dust, or perhaps mud, finally settled, it was Rick Owens taking the overall victory with a 2-1 finish. Meanwhile, Hoot Parker captured the highly competitive Post Vintage 60+ Expert class, putting himself firmly into contention for the National Championship. Another standout performance came from April Patterson, who enjoyed an outstanding Sunday by winning both the Next Gen Novice and Next Gen Women’s Novice classes. Taking home two overall victories was certainly an impressive way to close out the weekend.

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The End of an Era As the final checkered flag waved, there was a sense that this weekend was about much more than racing. For many longtime attendees, the realization that this truly was the final Diamond Don’s Riverport National brought a mixture of celebration, reflection, and sadness. For 23 years, this remarkable event has brought together generations of racers, families, friends, and motorcycle legends along the banks of Big Cypress Bayou. What Don and Francene Rainey created in Jefferson was far more than a motocross event. It became a tradition, a reunion, and a place where friendships were renewed year after year. There was always something special about Diamond Don’s, whether it was the racing, the people, the atmosphere, or simply the experience of being there.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the track personnel, AHRMA representatives, and volunteers who worked tirelessly over the years to make this event possible. Most importantly, our sincere appreciation goes to our gracious hosts, Don and Francene Rainey, for their 23 years of dedication, hospitality, and commitment to the vintage motorcycle community. There may be other great races in the years ahead, but there will never be another Diamond Don’s Riverport National quite like this one. Some things simply cannot be recreated, and the magic of this event is certainly one of them. Thank you, Don and Francene, for 23 incredible years. What a ride it’s been!

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WORDS BY BOB BEAN PHOTOS BY SHARON BEAN After criss-crossing the country several times this season, Sharon, Sparky and I left Mike Parkers Mill creek National MX in Arkansas and headed on down to Jefferson Texas. Destination, Diamond Dons RV park where he will be hosting their AHRMA Vintage/ PV Cross Country National and the AHRMA Vintage/Post Vintage/NG MX Nationals. We got there early in the week, so had plenty of time to do some local sight seeing. After washing and prepping bikes of course !

Some of the perks of spending time at DD is that many of our friends also show up and everyone congregates in the kitchen at the pavilion. Of course the fact that it is air conditioned and the Temps had been hovering around a 100 degrees for weeks didnt hurt either.. Several times during the week we all gathered in the evening for some fabulous meals and drinks with plenty of story telling going on into the night.. Don and Francene are great host’s.

Volunteer Skip Kennedy working on his tan.

National MX Champion Jerry Mattox doing some CC racing.

Of course, getting there early like we did also means we volunteer to help get things ready for the activities later in the week... Other volunteers include Wes Willis, Skip Kennedy, Chicago Jerry and Hero electrician Johnny Mac...! there are others I have probably missed as well.. It takes a ton of people to pull everything together for the 700+ racers expected..

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Did I mention the 100 degree heat ? Coming from up north where we had not had much chance to acclimate to these temperatures, it meant many trips to find shade, drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated. Now I understand why people in southern countries take long afternoon naps in the heat of the day ! By 2-3pm every afternoon the heat was just Brutal !

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Along with all that Heat, this area of Texas had been in a drought for some time. The river that flows along DD’s park was about 5-6 feet below the normal levels. Not having rain for some time also meant that the cross country trails would not be muddy this year! No indeed! First out on the 3.1 mile Chicago Jerry laid out course would be the vintage bikes: those 1974 and older. Jerry and his crew had laid out a nice flowing course that started off on the MX track but quickly jumped into the back bayous. The course ran along the side of the old railroad bed, sometimes jumping up and over it to run along side the river. Jerry had even taken a brush hog down many of the trails to open them up and allow multiple places for passing.

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Turning away from the river side and going up behind the old train Depot, the course then went over the old levy, running back towards the campground, back and forth, up and over the levy multiple times and even running along side the hill for a while, before jumping back out onto the mx course for a bit. Then it was out in the open and up to the scoring chicane by the pavilion. Of course, a lot of the spectators were sitting in the shade of the pavilion where the fans were. It was a favorite gathering spot. There are advantages and disadvantage to being the first or second race out on a CC course. One of the disadvantages of being first out, is, the course is not well defined and open. But an advantage is the course is not all beat up and rough for those short travel bikes...

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But for the second race out, the advantages are, the trails are well defined now, with all the better lines easily taken and lap times are usually shorter. The disadvantages are, now the track is getting beat up. Holes developed and in this case of drought, Dust... Powder Dust... Lots of it.... most everywhere...No wind to blow it away. It just hung in the air over the trails. You knew you were catching up to another rider 5 minutes before you saw him because of the dust trail he was leaving ! And I was in that 2nd race on my XR200. A great start had me out in front which is good...But it also had me catching the guys from the rows in front of me.. Meaning, I was breathing/eating a lot of dust... It also meant you couldn’t see the trail as well, which made it hard to go fast.. Or risk missing turns or hitting something.. Joey Suprenza was the overall winner of the PV race out of 42 entries, with Brian Storrie, Hayden Franklin, James Winn and Riley Ripper rounding out the top 5 overall finishers. In the vintage classes, it was Robert Wilford the overall winner, with Darrel Parsons, Bruce MacFarland, Jerry Mattox and Carey McGee following him to the Checkered flag. The cannons used to start the cc races NOV 2026

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You meet the nicest people on a Honda, in the AHRMA pits. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:

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ran into Denny and Lola Poneleit in the paddock at Barber. They were both on Lola’s Honda C90, decked out in AHRMA gear and clearly happy to be back at the track. Seeing them there brought to mind a twist on the old Honda slogan. “You meet the nicest people on a Honda, in the AHRMA pits.” We stopped to chat, and it was easy to see why they’d spent so many weekends traveling to AHRMA races together. As Denny put it later, “When we all get together, it’s like a big family getting together.” Once we got talking, the stories went well beyond Barber. Denny grew up around his father’s motorcycle dealership in Sarasota, Florida, and worked in the family shop while racing dirt track and road races. A bike that wouldn’t settle down in a corner could give him something to think about back at the shop. Over the years, he got good at spotting those same problems on other riders’ bikes. At Road America, for instance, Denny watched Jack Parker wrestle with a Yamaha that was bouncing around the track. After beating him that day, Denny told Jack to try fitting a set of Honda CB200 forks. The swap settled the front end, and then Jack started beating him. “I’d rather you be safe and not hurt yourself, though, that’s for sure,” Denny says.

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He still enjoys telling that story. He got a better race out of it, and Jack got a bike he could ride with more confidence. Today, riders who bring their motorcycles through AHRMA Tech get that same attention from Denny, along with the occasional suggestion from a guy who’s spent a lifetime figuring out what makes a motorcycle work better. From a sidecar to Daytona Denny’s first motorcycle ride was home from the hospital in a sidecar. His parents relied on a motorcycle for transportation until he was about five, and his mother liked to add nine months whenever she counted how long he’d been riding. His first bike of his own was a Harley-Davidson 125 Hummer. His father opened the Sarasota dealership in 1948 and took on Honda in 1961. Denny raced Harley-Davidson Sprints before turning to Hondas, including a 450 he built himself. Some weekends meant drag racing on Friday night and lining up for a short-track race on Saturday.

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Denny raced professionally on pavement and dirt, running everything from short tracks and halfmiles to the Atlanta Mile. He credits dirt track with teaching him how to get a motorcycle to handle and how to ride it when traction was scarce. On the loose clay at one of his regular Florida tracks, he put that experience to work on a Honda 250 single, winning nine consecutive main events against a field that included some quick two-strokes. Daytona was one of the first places Denny road raced in 1962. By 1971, he knew the Speedway well enough to put that experience to use on a motorcycle he’d never raced before. Dwayne Taylor, the owner of Honda of Albany in Georgia, offered him a ride on a Honda CR750 tuned by Ernest McDonald. It was Denny’s first time racing someone else’s motorcycle and his first race on a bike with disc brakes. He still remembers how much better they stopped than the drums he was used to. He won the 100-mile Junior race.

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Back on the grid with AHRMA Denny stepped away from racing in 1976 while his children were young. He returned in 1991 with AHRMA, running a race or two a season at first. He competed in both 500 Premier and 200 GP before settling in with the little Honda twin that started out as a CB175. By the time he was done developing it, the Honda was a 200 with a lightened and balanced crankshaft, a twin-plug head and a race weight of about 185 pounds with the fairing fitted. Denny remembers one race at Daytona when Dave Roper’s Yamaha would pull several bike lengths on him through the infield. Once they got back up to speed, Denny could pick up the Yamaha’s draft and use the Honda’s top end to get by on the banking. He finished third in 200 GP points in 2005 and second in 2009. In 2014, he and Lola traveled to races across the country, and Denny won the 200 GP national championship. He especially enjoyed racing out West, where younger riders pushed him hard and gave him a chance to learn something himself. Denny shared what he knew along the way. He wrote a guide to building a CB175 road racer and made parts for others in the class. The Curry family used his guide when they were getting involved with AHRMA. When they pitted alongside Denny and Lola at Barber, he got to know the family and see what they’d done with some of the ideas he’d put on paper. A place in AHRMA Tech Denny was still racing in 2023 and finished second at Roebling Road in February. That August, a driver struck him while he was riding his Honda 305 Scrambler to a friend’s repair shop. He was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, and a neck injury made the consequences of another fall too serious to risk racing again. Denny called his longtime friend Carl Anderson and asked if he could help with tech inspection. By October, he was getting around with a cane. He and Lola made the trip to Barber, and Denny worked his first event in AHRMA Tech. They still make it to events in the South when they can, including Roebling Road, Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw and Barber. At inspection, Denny pays attention to details that are easy to miss, like which way a chain’s masterlink clip is installed. He’ll take the time to explain why a check matters, drawing on what he’s seen over the years, including what can happen when a rider hits oil left by another motorcycle. The work helps make sure the bikes are as safe and race-ready as possible before they go on track. 44

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The conversations often carry on beyond the inspection itself. At Barber, after rain caught out several riders, Denny talked with some of them about how they’d set their tire pressures for the wet. One came back later to tell him the adjustment had helped. Denny particularly enjoys talking with younger riders, looking over what they’ve built and passing along a few things he learned the same way they’re learning now, one race weekend at a time. For Denny and Lola, volunteering means more weekends with the people they’ve come to think of as family. It also gives Denny a chance to help the next generation enjoy the AHRMA experience, from getting a bike race ready and lining up on the grid to coming back through the paddock eager to tell someone how it went.

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wenty years of grit, gears, and community: The Rattlers Run event celebrated a milestone in Fairfield Washington. The rolling hills of the Palouse have always provided a picturesque backdrop for motorcycle competition, but on September 12 and 13, 2026, something extra special filled the air in Fairfield, Washington. Riders, families, volunteers, and spectators gathered to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Rattlers Run National Trials and Motocross with Post Vintage Motocross featured for the second year in a row, a weekend that showcased not only

great racing, but also the community spirit that has made the event a beloved tradition for two decades. Preparations for the anniversary had been building for months. Organizers embraced the milestone with enthusiasm, even commissioning a series of country songs written by Jim and Bryan Anderberg with a little help from Artificial Intelligences, that captured the essence of the event. The lyrics paid tribute to the golden wheat fields of the Palouse, the famous Bingo in the Barn, the welcoming atmosphere of

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Layne Hanna catching some air in section one.

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Fredneck’s Restaurant, the everpopular coffee cart, and Judy’s legendary homemade cookies that have fueled participants for years. The festivities began on Friday with the annual Trials School taught by Mike Allen. Marking his tenth consecutive year leading the school, Allen once again shared his expertise with riders eager to sharpen their skills before competition began. His dedication to helping new and experienced riders alike has become one of the cornerstones of the Rattlers Run weekend.

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Kelly Shane doing his secret move in section one.

Fuel for riders and spectators alike was brought to the event by two local businesses.

No successful race weekend is complete without good food and plenty of caffeine. Fredneck’s Restaurant from nearby Rockford kept participants well-fed throughout the event, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Favorites included hearty biscuits and gravy, delicious rib dinners, classic coney dogs, and a crowd-pleasing huckleberry ice cream that offered a sweet taste of the Northwest. The Coppertop Coffee cart from Colfax ensured nobody went without their favorite beverage. From warm coffee drinks on chilly mornings to energy drinks for riders preparing to tackle challenging sections or photographers capturing the next shot, the coffee stop quickly became a gathering place. Fresh baked goods provided the perfect complement to every cup.

Saturday morning greeted competitors with brisk temperatures and beautiful blue skies. Thirty-six trials riders took to sections carefully designed by Professor Todd Stanley, Greg Houchin, and Roy Powell. The course tested every aspect of a rider’s ability. Competitors maneuvered over tractor tires, oil barrels, railroad logs, and natural rock formations protruding from the earth. Slippery sand added another layer of difficulty, demanding precision and patience. For the third consecutive year, organizers incorporated the historic homestead property into the course, offering riders a unique combination of technical obstacles and scenic beauty.

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As the afternoon arrived, post vintage machines took to center stage, attention shifted to the post vintage motocross races released with the snap of a rubberband. Seven motos thrilled fans as riders tackled a course designed and laid out by Matt Parsons, members of the Anderberg family, and Kelly Shane. The track utilized portions of Sunday’s vintage course while incorporating additional sections that demanded the speed and momentum unique to post vintage motorcycles. Riders charged up steep hills and navigated technical terrain, creating exciting and dusty battles throughout the afternoon. Among the top finishers were familiar faces to motorcycle enthusiasts, including VME videographer and Crusty Cycle personality Ward Rodgers and former AMA flat track racer Joe Kopp, whose racing experience was evident throughout the day’s competition.

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One of the most anticipated traditions of the weekend took place Saturday evening with the return of Bingo in the Barn. This wasn’t ordinary bingo. Players competed through several creative patterns, including themed “M” and “X” formats designed especially for the motocross weekend. Real cash prizes kept the excitement high, and shouts of “BINGO!” echoed through the barn throughout the evening. The fun continued with bingo games for riding gear, with prizes generously sponsored by Allen Cycle. Proceeds from the games benefited Spokane Fire District 2, a valued partner that supports the event each year. In recognition of their countless volunteer hours and baking contributions, the coveted VIP table was awarded by the Anderberg family to the Jorgenson family, whose efforts helped make the weekend a success.

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Storm clouds rolled in while Saturday provided near-perfect conditions, Mother Nature had other plans for the second half of the weekend. Saturday night brought heavy rain and powerful winds that transformed the landscape by morning. Sunday’s motocross program featured twelve motos, but racers were greeted by a muddy track and challenging conditions. The weather forced organizers to delay practice, allowing the drying winds an opportunity to improve the course before competition began. Even with the mud, the racing remained as exciting as ever. Some riders chose to become spectators after seeing the difficult conditions, but those who lined up on the gate faced the challenge headon. Slipping, sliding, and searching for traction became the theme of the day as competitors pushed themselves and their machines through the demanding conditions. 50

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The crowd never seemed to mind. Spectators gathered trackside, cheering on riders who battled through the mud while showcasing determination and resilience. The awards ceremony highlighted another beloved Rattlers Run tradition. Each year, the Anderberg family creates a unique commemorative award. Past favorites have included practical items ranging from tie-down straps to gas cans. For the 20th anniversary, every award winner received a special anniversary shirt commemorating the milestone year. Participants also had the chance to pose with the “Major Award,” a one-of-a-kind trophy creation designed by Jim

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Anderberg that quickly became a popular photo opportunity. Throughout the weekend, the Anderberg family maintained their annual donation fire extinguisher and horn, with some proceeds from the weekend going to the Lions Club and Spokane Fire District 2. Their support extends far beyond emergency response. Department members spend the entire weekend assisting with trials checking, providing medical support, and flagging motocross races, helping ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved. As the final bikes quieted and the last awards were handed out, one thing was clear: Rattlers

Run is about much more than competition. It is about friendships renewed, traditions celebrated, and a community that comes together year after year. The success of the 20th Anniversary Rattlers Run would not have been possible without the dedication of volunteers, the enthusiasm of spectators, the support of regional and national sponsors, and the tireless efforts of the James, Allen, and Anderberg families. Twenty years after it began, the Rattlers Run Motorcycle Weekend continues to prove that great racing, good people, and a little Northwest grit are a combination that never goes out of style.

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arlier in the year I wrote an article titled “The New Kids on the Block” reviewing AMRMA Northeast’s May race titled the Bean Field Blast in Burlington “Flats”, New York. The race was a huge success and there were many calls to bring it back for 2027. It was really a well-run first race and they should be proud of their effort.

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Help has arrived – Thanks to Brillo Brothers, Pete, Joe, and Eric Photo: Corey Bennett

As the 2026 season progressed a change of schedule created an opening in early October, the organizers, Rick Bennett, Corey Bennett and Carl Convis of the Bean Field Blast thought why don’t we run a second race this year? There were some minor logistical issues to overcome such as the earlier motocross track was not available as it is now planted with crops for the year. However, the cross-country track was easier and largely intact with the two tunnels going under the main road made its location flexible.

to make the track improvements. They flattened the starting area, put in the double berms, smoothed out some of the particularly rough sections, widened turns, took out stumps, and put in a culvert to double the size of the pit area. The organizers could tell Eric what we were thinking about doing at different parts of the track, and Eric would jump in the John Deere 650 dozer and nail it on the first pass. Without those guys volunteering their time and equipment, the race would not have happened.

There was another narrow motocross practice track on the property that was carved into a hillside. It offered fast uphills and downhills connected by challenging off-camber turns. With some clearing and widening they decided it would make a fine vintage track and signed up for the open weekend in October.

On Friday of the race weekend, the caravan of trucks, trailers and campers arrived and started to spread out in the new pit area. Did you notice when I called the town Burlington “Flats”? That’s because there really is very little land with a flat surface. The hill holding the track is named Klock Hill and at 2021ft, it’s the highest point in the town of Burlington. A bit of rain made climbing to the back of the pits a competition but never underestimate a racer, even with an old rear wheel drive van!

Work began and it was clear this was a big task. Enter the Brillo Brothers, Pete, Joe, and Eric. They are all racers themselves and donated time and equipment 011 Dwight Basa 75 Joe Adomaitis 141 Henry Ahnert

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22 Keith Williams, 397 Michael Brown, 5 Riis Gramstad

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Everyone got settled making their rigs level enough to sleep. The usual dinners followed with a visit to the High Burl Brewery and Rustic Ridge Winery conveniently just across the street. Later the famous Northeast region campfires and benchracing followed. Saturday dawned with the evening clouds mostly gone and a freshly watered track. The hills don’t hold much water and the few slippery spots cleared out quickly. A total of eleven motos were held with some spirited racing. The flat starting line funneled into a right and then left-hand turn before a charge up a major hill under the wires. Switchbacks and downhills followed that provided multiple lines with plenty of spots to pass. Moto #1 of PV 60+ expert saw Joe Brillo testing out the track he helped build with a win.

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The organizers: Rick Bennett and Carl Convis Photo: Corey Bennett

To name just a few, race #3 with the Historic, ESS, and Sportsman classes saw a mixture of Ossa, BSA, CZ, Maico, Rokon and Husky’s battle in various classes. Henry Ahnert on his CZ led Sportsman 250 Intermediate to go 1-1 for the day. Jason Colon roared his big thumper BSA up the hills in Classic 500 expert. After 22 motos, the motocross track held up well and some said it was even faster later in the day. All of the races went smoothly, and awards were handed out without interfering with dinner. Overnight a band played at the High Burl Brewery while a food truck cooked up some fat burgers for the hungry riders. Later activity included a large bonfire that kept everyone warm on a cool, clear night. On Sunday another beautiful day dawned for the cross country. Riders were broken into two races per normal procedure, and both races went off fairly early in the day. The cross country was a roughly 5-mile loop around the property utilizing the first half of the motocross track, some tight woods sections and the edge of some crop fields. Along the way the course passed through two tunnels under the main road and made all racers keep their heads low. None more than Rik Smits who was back for more after having tested the earlier race in May. Overall, it was another successful weekend in Burlington “Flats” and overall consensus was that we would be happy to be invited back here to race next year.

AHRMA racers come in all sizes. L Rik Smits, R Brad Engdahl

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On a beautiful late September weekend in western New York both the Buffalo Bills and Zoar Motopark came to play. You know the Bills, their fans are zealous in this area and blue Bills jerseys are everywhere. Just over 60,000 of the fans trekked to Orchard Park on Sunday to see their Bills face the LA Chargers. Just 27 miles south of the Bills game, in Springville, New York rests Zoar Motopark, a natural hilly motocross track with racing roots back to 1973. On the same weekend as the Bills game, Zoar hosted 1,116 vintage race entries and 2,300 spectators, making it among the largest vintage (pre 2004) off-road motorcycle races in the country. It was impressive that so many western New Yorkers prioritized Zoar over the NFL for this Sunday. 58

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If you haven’t heard, this was not always the case. Zoar Motopark closed for some 40 years and was just brought out of retirement in 2023. [You may read a more complete story in the March 2025 AHRMA MAG article titled “The Miracle of Zoar 2024”.] The track has had an impact on the community with vintage and post-vintage dirt bikes being dug out of garages and re-fired or bikes purchased just to ride this event. The AHRMA Northeast region has begun to see some new rides that have traced their new interest from Zoar.

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Zoar has seen amazing demand since it re-opened in 2023. In a first for this track all the practice and race entries were made and paid in advance on the Zoar website. The race order was announced well in advance and racers could see and choose if a back to back was in their day. Over 1,100 riders found a way to get on the site and reserve a spot on the track.

The Zoar Motopark pits were impressive as an army of racers spread out on the lawn.

The weekend at Zoar had multiple riding and racing opportunities, On Friday 100 riders entered a dual sport ride that generated a $8255 donation to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Saturday is no doubt the pinnacle of the weekend for many with a full practice day on the track broken into similar bikes and abilities. At the end of Saturday the 125/200 Zoar Cup GP class had qualifiers. There are only 30 positions open and there was some intense racing for the 13 positions from each moto and 4 from the LCQ. The 125/200 qualifiers were won by Maccoy Shine on a Yamaha and and Nick Abdo on a Honda XR200 setting the stage for Sunday. The 250 GP had 33 entries so a heat race was run to determine start positions.

125/200 Zoar Cup action Ed Abdo #68, John Pinning #56X, Joey Spayd #716

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Sunday dawned with 20 motos on tap. The race is an AHRMA Northeast regional race and most vintage classes ran first with the newest bikes (up to 2004) running later in the program. The 125/200 Zoar Cup was Moto #12 around lunchtime and the 250 Zoar Cup race was #18. Motos #19 and #20 were reserved for youth classes and ran on a partial track.

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The rider’s meeting was an emotional time for the chief organizer, Ed Abdo. He recognized all the volunteers that helped bring Zoar back to life and held a moment of silence for those that helped but are no longer with us. This moment, was followed by a cappella versions of the Canadian and U.S. national anthems sung by Evan Sullivan.

The racers were all staged behind the starting line and it afforded an opportunity to hang out with their friends.

Races were combined Am-Exp with Novices running by themselves. Race #1 began with John Pinning #56x winning the Pre-71 class, Mason Grove #702 won the vintage open age class, Jason Hermann #734 winning the vintage 40+ and Marshall Shunk #99 winning the Ultima 4 Stroke. The complete results from the day may be found at this link: https://zoarmotopark.com/zoarvintage-race-results-1 Throughout the day the gates dropped on schedule and the packs of bikes headed up the hill for a 180 degree left hand turn and clockwise laps. Back in the early days a coin flip early in the day would decide the direction of the race. Try doing that with a modern track!

Devin Coppola #143, Ronald Walf #94, Jon Erwin #39

Ed Abdo delivering the rider’s meeting

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The first Zoar Cup race was the 125/200 GP with a mixture of different brands of two stroke and four stroke Honda XR200s.The race was 30 minutes plus 2 laps so there was likely to be some action and the crowd gathered on top of the hill and pushed onto the snow fences to watch. The race was dominated early by Maccoy Shine on a Yamaha, but both he and the other qualifier winner, Nick Abdo had DNF’s to end their days. The winner was Jesse “Showtime” Kirchmeyer of Arcade, NY on a Honda followed by Mason Grove of Bellefonte, PA also on a Honda with Steve Cevaer mounted on a Suzuki in third. AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

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The second Zoar cup 250 GP followed a similar trend. It was dominated early by Maccoy Shine on a Yamaha, but he DNF’d and the winner was Jesse “Showtime” Kirchmeyer of Arcade, NY on a Suzuki. Coming in second was local favorite Nick Abdo flying on his 125cc Yamaha amongst the 250’s. Third place was earned by Colin Carman of Springwater, NY. Overall the day went fabulously with just a few delays. I had the opportunity to talk to many racers as they were going out for their second moto of the day and they really enjoyed the track, thought it flowed well in this direction and were very happy with the crew of volunteers that got them lined up and sent off with nary a hitch. The Zoar event funds “Vintage MX Inc.” which is a 501(C)(3). 100% of the net race proceeds go to volunteer and charitable organizations. The recipients will be announced at a November 7th Zoar dinner. Why did I mention the Bills at the beginning? Because they took care of business and went on to beat the LA Chargers 24-16. It seems to me Zoar Motopark took care of business and was a winner as well. The 2027 race is scheduled for September 24-26, 2027. Signups will be on-line again so get in early. Note: For more information on the history and resurrection of Zoar Moto Park and Ed Abdo see the AHRMA MAG March 2025, Vol. No.7, Issue No. 2 “The Miracle of Zoar 2024” NOV 2026

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2026 AHRMA National Roadracing Series Presented by VIB-ISO AAR: Academy of Roadracing SRS: Sidecar Racing School Date 2/12-15 3/13-15 4/17-19 4/24-26 5/15-17 6/5-7 6/26-28 7/24-26 7/31-8/2 9/11-13 10/8-11

Venue Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA (AAR & SRS) Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC (AAR & SRS) Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA (AAR & SRS) Inde Motorsports Ranch; Willcox, AZ (AAR & SRS) Motorsports Park Hastings; Hastings, NE (AAR & SRS) Autobahn; Joliet, IL (AAR & SRS) New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ (AAR & SRS) Gingerman Raceway; South Haven, MI (AAR & SRS) Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL (AAR & SRS) Nelson Ledges; Garrettsville, OH (AAR & SRS) Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL

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

2026 AHRMA National Observed Trials Series presented by Redwood Engineering Date 4/11 5/30 6/6-7 7/11-12 8/22-23 9/12 9/26 10/9 11/6

Venue Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN Donner Ranch; Nordon, CA Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA Bushy Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

2026 AHRMA National Cross Country Series Presented by Redwood Engineering Date 3/14-15 4/11 4/18-19 5/2-3 5/22-24 5/30 6/6-7 6/27-28 7/25 8/8-9 8/22-23 8/29-30 9/18 9/26 10/9 11/6-8

Venue Firewater Cross Country, Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA Freestone MX; Wortham, TX Rocket Raceway; 3 Springs, PA Farm 14; Centreville, MS - canceled Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN Brush Buster’s Bonanza; Marceline, MO - canceled Burnt Ridge; Onalaska, WA Shady Acres MX Park; Friendsville, MD Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN BSA Club; Toronto, OH Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

2026 AHRMA National MX Series Presented by Redwood Engineering Date 3/21-22 3/28-29 4/11-12 4/12 4/18-19 5/23-24 6/6-7 6/20-21 7/18-19 8/8-9 8/15-16 9/5-6 9/12-13 9/13 9/19-20 9/27 10/3-4 10/10-11 11/7-8 TBD

Venue Shorty's MX; Blythe, CA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX South of the Border; Hamer, SC - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA - VMX only Freestone MX; Wortham, TX - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Farm 14; Centreville, MS - VMX, PVMX, NGMX - canceled Track 148; Lewiston, ID - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Muddy Creek Raceway; Blountville, TN - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Honda Hills; Thornville, OH - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Shady Acres MX Park; Friendsville, MD - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Washougal MX Park; Washougal, WA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Mill Creek Motorsports; Combs, AR - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Field of Dreams; Greensburg, PA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Bushy Ranch; Canby, CA - VMX only Dodge City MX Park; Bremen, AL - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL - VMX, PVMX, NGMX T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK - VMX, PVMX, NGMX Glen Helen MX; San Bernadino, CA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX

2026 AHRMA Flat Track Series Presented by VIB-ISO Date Venue 1/31 SDTA - Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL (Short Track & TT) 2/7 SEFT - Mid Carolina Speedway; Neeses, SC (Short Track) 2/14 SDTA - Southern Training Facility; Bainbridge, GA (Short Track) 2/28-3/2 SDTA - Bike Week at Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL (Short Track) 4/11 SEFT - Tri County Kartway; Kenly, NC (Short Track) 4/18 SDTA - Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL (Short Track & TT) 5/16 Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track) 5/16 Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (Short Track) 5/17 Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (Half Mile) 6/20 AHRMA - Miami County Fairgrounds; Troy, OH (Half Mile) 7/17 Roeder Racing - Wauseon Vintage National; Wauseon, OH (Half Mile) 7/18 Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (Half Mile) 7/31-8/1 Mile High Showdown; Dacono, CO 8/22 Western Reserve M/C; Salem, OH (Short Track & TT) 9/4 Roeder Racing - Davenport Vintage National; Davenport, IA (Half Mile) 9/10-11 Spokane Speedway; Airway Heights, WA (Short Track & TT) 9/26-27 Spokane Speedway; Airway Heights, WA (Short Track & TT) 10/3 Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track) 10/9 AHRMA - Talladega Short Track; Eastaboga, AL (1/3 Mile Clay) 10/17-18 Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (Short Track) 11/7 Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track) 11/14 SEFT - Mid Carolina Speedway; Neeses, SC (Short Track) 12/5 Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track)

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4/11 Adrenaline Ridge MX Park; Rural Valley, PA MX 4/18-19 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA CC, MX 4/25-26 Sutton Station; Summerville, PA CC, MX 5/2-3 Rocket Raceway; Three Springs, PA CC 5/30-31 Smokey Pines MX Park; Mount Pleasant, PA CC, MX 6/13-14 Candytown MC; Elizabethtown, PA CC, MX 6/27-28 Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA CC, MX 7/11-12 Quiet Oaks Camp; Cross Fork, PA CC, MX 8/2 Allen’s Farm; Montrose/Lawton, PA MX 8/8-9 Shady Acres MX Park; Friendsville, MD CC, MX 8/22-23 Coyote Run; Ebensburg, PA CC 8/29-30 Ohio Valley BSA Club; Toronto, OH CC 9/12-13 Field of Dreams Farm; Greensburg, PA MX 10/10-11 Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA CC, MX 10/24-25 White Rose MC; Spring Grove, PA CC, MX All MX events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Next Gen/ Disc Brake classes (for air-cooled 4-strokes up to 2000, 2-strokes up to current year) All CC events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Disc Brake/ Next Gen classes (for air-cooled 4-strokes up to 2000, 2-strokes up to 2008). See an event flier for more details. Mid-Atlantic Championship criteria for Cross Country and Motocross are: • Minimum six (6) region class placings required to qualify for MX championship and year-end awards. • Minimum eight (8) region class placings required to qualify for CC championship and year-end awards. • Best six (6) region class placings count toward MX championship. • Best eight (8) region class placings count toward CC championship. Potomac Vintage Riders is the primary sponsor of the Mid-Atlantic Cross Country Series and the Motocross Series. Skill levels are Novice, Intermediate and Expert. Cross Country tracks are usually 3.5 to 5 miles long and challenging. Races offer a wide range of trail conditions consisting of hills, woods single-track, grass track and two-track woods roads. All races are 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (estimated). See a flier above for all the details. The Motocross series venues consist of vintage bike friendly layout (low jumps) consisting of a typical MX track or a GT/ grass track style, 1 mile or more with typically five lap Motos, depending on the venue. Two Motos per class. Similar rider skill levels as Cross Country and we run all AHRMA MX classes. Most tracks use an old-school rubber band start.

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Disciplines

4/12 4/18 5/17 6/6-7 7/18-19 9/5-6 9/12-13 9/20 11/7-8 11/27

SIGPS; Booneville, IN Irish Valley MX; Park Paxinos, PA SIGPS; Booneville, IN Summers Compound; Petersburg, KY Honda Hills; Thornville, OH Hangers; Thormville, OH Field of Dreams; Greenburg, PA SIGPS; Booneville, IN T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK Great Lakes Banquet; Louisville, KY

CC CC, MX CC Trials MX Trials MS CC MX, CC

NOV 2026

Date

Event

Disciplines

4/18-19 4/26

CC, MX MX

5/16-17 5/23 6/5-7 6/20 6/27-28 7/11-12 8/1-2 8/22-23 9/5-6

Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA Claverack MX; Hudson, NY Bean Field Blast at Rustic Ridge Winery & High Burl Brewery; Burlington Flats, NY Lamoka Motocross; Bradford, NY State Line MX; N. Pownal, VT Unadilla MX; New Berlin, NY Hot Iron Dust Up at MX 508; Charlton, MA Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA Quiet Oaks; Cross Fork, PA Allen’s Farm MX; Lawton, PA Fergberg Rodeo; Wyalusing, PA Bear Creek Sportsmen; Hancock, NY

9/13

Vintage Day at The Farm; Warwick, NY

9/26-27

Zoar MX Park; Springville, NY

10/3-4 10/24-25

French Woods; Hancock, NY White Rose MC; Spring Grove, PA

5/2-3

CC, MX CC, MX MX CC, MX MX practice CC, MX CC, MX CC, MX CC, MX CC, MX Fun Ride MX & CC (aircooled & drum brakes) MX Practice and MX (drum brakes) CC, MX CC, MX

2026 AHRMA Northeast Regional Championship Requirements Championship Criteria for Motocross is: • •

Six (6) events minimum to qualify for regional championship and year-end awards. Best seven (7) events count toward points championship.

Championship Criteria for Cross Country is: • •

Five (5) events minimum to qualify for regional championship and year-end awards. Best six (6) events count toward points championship.

2026 AHRMA Heartland Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/heartland

Date

Event

Disciplines

6/7 6/27-28 9/5-6 10/3-4

Inman Motocross; Inman, KS Brush Busters; Marceline, MO - canceled Mill Creek Motosports Park; Combs, AR Tonyland Vintage MX Park; Jonesbourg, MO

MX CC MX MX

Regional MX Championship Qualifying Requirements: • Must ride all 3 MX events to qualify for a Regional Championship. • You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and points, Non members points will be removed and rescored for members Regional CC Championship Qualifying Requirements: • No regional CC championship for 2026

2026 AHRMA Rocky Mountain Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/rocky-mountain

Date Event

Disciplines

TBD

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2026 AHRMA Southwest Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southwest

2026 AHRMA Southeast Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southeast

Date

Event

Disciplines

Date

Event

Disciplines

1/11 2/1 3/7 3/21-22 5/16 6/14 7/18 10/4 11/15 12/12

ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA Shorty’s Sports Park; Blythe, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA

MX MX MX MX MX MX MX MX MX MX

1/4

Masters Motoplex; Gaston, GA Moonshiner; Statesboro, GA - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER MX DesStates; Waldo Motorsports Park; Waldo, FL Firewater Cross Country, Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane, LA South of the Border; Hamer, SC Monster Mountain; Elmore County, AL Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL Farm 14; Centreville, MS Henry’s Hills; Cornelia, GA Tennessee Ridge Runner; Bybee, TN Muddy Creek MX Park; Blountville, TN Coyote Creek Trial; Monroe, NC Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN Monster Mountain; Elmore County, AL Dodge City MX; Breman, Al Barber Motorsports Park, Vintage Fest; Leeds, AL Henry’s Hills; Cornelia, GA Elizabeth City Motocross Park; Elizabeth City, NC

For Details on each event go to: ARX go to americanretrocross.org For regional events please go to the AHRMA table after registering with the promoter to sign up to be scored points for the Southwest Regional Series. If you don’t sign up at our table, you won’t get regional points. We need to know your name, member number, bike number and AHRMA class (such as: Sportsman 250 Novice) you are riding in. AHRMA members racing will be scored separately for the regional series and placings will exclude non-AHRMA members. For example, you might finish 3rd overall but first AHRMA depending on how other AHRMA members finish. This will be done after the event in an Excel spreadsheet. This spreadsheet will be posted on the SW Region webpage. 2026 Regional Championship Qualifying Requirements: • All Southwest events count for Regional Championships • 6 events in the same class required to qualify for Championships. • Must be a full AHRMA member for championships.

3/14-15 4/11-12 4/25 5/2-3 5/30-31 6/6-7 7/11-12 7/25-26 8/15-16 8/22-23 9/12-13 9/26-27

Event Fingerlake; Red Bluff, CA *If weather delay 3/21-22 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA *If weather delay 4/18-19 Leapfrog Classic Trials, Frog Pond Motoranch; Vacaville, CA - CANCELLED Steel Stampede, Deshutes County Fairgrounds; Redmond, OR Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA Track 148; Lewiston, ID Donner Trials, Boreal; Soda Springs, CA Burnt Ridge MX Park; Onalaska, WA Washougal MX Park; Washougal, WA Tea Cup Trials & Tea Cup Scott Trials; Point Arena, CA Rattlers Run Ranch; Fairfield, WA Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA

Disciplines Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend Trials Trials, VMX CC, MX, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend* MX Trials Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend MX Trials MX, Trials VMX, CC, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend*

2026 AHRMA Northwest Regional Championship Series • • • • • •

2/22 3/14-15 3/28-29 4/11-12 4/25-26 5/16-17 5/23-24 5/30 6/6-7 6/20-21 8/1 8/22-23 9/5-6 10/3-4 10/9-11 11/4 11/7-8

CC MX CC CC, MX CC, MX MX MX w Trials CC, Trials CC, MX Trials CC, Trials MX CC, MX CC, MX, Trials Trials MX

2026 Southeast Regional Championship Requirements You must be an AHRMA member to receive regional points and end-of-year Championship Awards.

2026 AHRMA Northwest Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/northwest

Date

1/25

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.

All AHRMA sanctioned events held in the southeast will count toward a southeast regional championship. We are including the regional CC at Desoto, LA as a SE event. Desoto is a national MX. • • •

Cross Country- Top 6 events to qualify, 7 are counted. At least 1 event must be regional Motocross- Top 7 events to qualify 8 are counted. At least 3 events must be regional. Trials- Top 4 events to qualify 5 are counted. At least 1 event must be regional. Subject to change as the regional schedule evolves

Eligibility for the above is IAW 11.5.c. of the AHRMA Handbook. Did Not Start (DNS) or Did Not Finish (DNF) does not receive credit for attending that race. Additionally, 15.3.6 is applied for regional championship eligibility in cross country.

2026 AHRMA South Central Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southcentral

Date

Event

Disciplines

3/6-8 3/28-29 4/18-19 5/23-24 9/18-19 11/6-8

Leesville Motorsports Park; Leesville, LA Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA Freestone MX; Wortham, TX Farm 14; Centreville, MS - canceled Diamond Don’s; Jefferson, TX T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC

2026 Regional Championship Requirements to Qualify You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non-member points will be removed and rescored for members.

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

Minimum requirements for Motocross Championship:

2026 IRON BUTT • Complete 2 motos in the same class • 3 Trials loops • Finish Cross Country in all 4 scheduled events

Minimum requirements for Cross Country Championship:

AHRMA Northwest Post Vintage / NextGen MX Schedule Coming Soon

• •

Minimum 5 races to be a regional champion. Minimum 7 races of which 1 race must be a regional

*DeSoto is a National race for VMX and PVMX however, it is Regional only for Cross Country but we will be doing double points for the CC only.

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