BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
A guide to the representation, rides, races and rewards that are part of your AMA membership.
NAVIGATION
Cover
The AMA does much more than just fight for your right to ride. Every member, including those pictured on the cover, enjoys benefits that help make motorcycling the greatest sport on the planet. For full details, see page 34. Photo: Collage of AMA members.
Navigation Photo Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Roger DeCoster admires the gorgeous motorcycles on display Nov. 19 in Las Vegas, Nev., as part of the 2011 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Dave Mungenast Memorial Concours d’Elegance. For details, see page 40. Photo: Sjodin Photography
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February 2012
Volume 66, Number 2
Published by the American Motorcyclist Association 13515 Yarmouth Dr. Pickerington, OH 43147 (800) AMA-JOIN (262-5646) AmericanMotorcyclist.com
8. LETTERS
You write, we read.
10. ROB DINGMAN
All for one.
12. RIGHTS
Popular California riding area under attack, and fighting a community bike ban.
18. RIDING
Police Training: Learning defensive riding from the pros.
24. RACING
AMA Youth Rider of the Year Austin Lee, and U.S. ISDE team gets a manager.
30. HALL OF FAME
Kenny Roberts’ 1975 TZ750 dirt-tracker, and Hall of Famer Ralph Hepburn.
34. DON’T RIDE ALONE
When it comes to rights, riding and racing, there are benefits to AMA membership, and these benefits are all about one thing—you.
40. EXCELLENCE HONORED
The AMA Visa Card from Capital One Legends & Champions weekend brought motorcycling’s best and brightest to Las Vegas, Nev., on Nov. 18-20.
44. GO RIDE
What to do, where to go.
50. PHIL STEARNS
A day at the track.
EDITORIAL OFFICES
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Grant Parsons, Director of Communications
James Holter, Managing Editor
Bill Kresnak, Government Affairs Editor
Mark Lapid, Creative Director
Jen Muecke, Designer
Jeff Guciardo, Production Manager/Designer
ADVERTISING
Zach Stevens, National Sales Manager (626) 298-3854, zstevens@ama-cycle.org
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All trademarks used herein (unless otherwise noted) are owned by the AMA and may only be used with the express, written permission of the AMA. American Motorcyclist is the monthly publication of the American Motorcyclist Association, which represents motorcyclists nationwide. For information on AMA membership benefits, call (800) AMA-JOIN or visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com. Manuscripts, photos, drawings and other editorial contributions must be accompanied by return postage. No responsibility is assumed for loss or damage to unsolicited material. Copyright© American Motorcyclist Association, 2012.
CONTRIBUTORS AND STAFF
CAMILLA SJODIN, Photographer Camilla has photographed exotic cultures and locales all over the world. We found her in Las Vegas, Nev., where she shot the AMA Visa Card Legends & Champions Weekend. You can see some of her work starting on page 40. See more at www.sjodinphotography.com.
CRAIG RUEGSEGGER, AMA Member Tester Craig is a street rider who enjoys long days in the saddle. He squeezes in as many two- to three-day trips he can a year on top of his daily commuting. In this issue, he gives his impression of Arai’s new Vector-2, a top-quality street helmet designed for guys just like Craig.
AMY NYSTROM, AMA Member Tester Not only does Amy commute in all seasons, but she rides moto-trials and enjoys dual-sport and adventure riding. With all that road salt and mud in her life, she was a perfect candidate to test Honda’s Spray Cleaner & Polish.
LENNY DOMYAN, AMA Member Tester Lenny, who rides a 2007 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic, joined Nystrom in the tough assignment of reviewing Honda’s Spray Cleaner & Polish—one product that does two jobs. Who would have thought?
AMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Contact any member of the AMA Board of Directors at AmericanMotorcyclist.com/ about/board
Stan Simpson, Chairman Cibolo, Texas
Maggie McNally, Vice Chairwoman Albany, N.Y.
Jon-Erik Burleson, Assistant Treasurer Murrietta, Calif.
Perry King, Assistant Secretary Northern California
John Ulrich, Executive Committee Member Lake Elsinore, Calif.
Dwight Conant, Kearsarge, N.H.
Charles Goman, Winder, Ga.
Scott Miller, Milwaukee, Wis.
Art More, Surprise, Ariz.
Jim Viverito, Chicago, Ill.
AMA PRESIDENT AND CEO
Rob Dingman, Pickerington, Ohio
GRANT PARSONS, Director of Communications February is Grant’s favorite month. It’s too late to hook up the battery charger and too close to spring to bother.
MARK LAPID, Creative Director Mark has decided that 2012 will be the year he feeds his dual-sport jones. Is an enduro in the works? Only time will tell.
JAMES HOLTER, Managing Editor James always feels a little bit stupid whenever he drives sheet metal screws into his tires.
BILL KRESNAK, Government Affairs Editor The best trade Krez never made? Not swapping cash for a Kawi H1. “What’s money? You can’t ride it?” he asks. Word.
JEN MUECKE, Designer How long must you keep tire warmers on in 15-degree weather? About two laps.
JEFF GUCIARDO, Production Manager/Designer Jeff says he’s just cutting a few pounds, but the results suggest something more. Training for EnduroCross?
Other contributors include: Shan Moore, Jeff Kardas, Phil Stearns, Motorcycle Safety Foundation
FROM THE PRESIDENT
ALL FOR ONE
The
AMA Is The One National Organization That Represents The Interests Of All Motorcyclists.
By Rob Dingman
The greatest strength of your AMA is its membership and that membership’s great diversity. The AMA is made up of all kinds of motorcyclists, from the 6-year-old motocross racer, to the 20-something sportbike rider, to the middle-aged trail rider, to the urban commuter, to the vintage flat tracker, to the baby boomer cruiser rider, to the adventurous dual-sport rider, to the two-up tourers and everything in-between.
Our greatest strength, however, also presents our greatest challenge—how to be all things to all people. If you joined the AMA because you were a racer, for example, you may expect the AMA to do more for racers and not even be aware of the other things with which the AMA is involved. By the same token, if you are a member of a state motorcycle rights organization, you may wonder why the AMA is involved in racing at all—and why we focus on racing programs as earnestly as we support our government relations activity. If you’re an urban street rider, our opposition to more federal Wilderness may not make sense to you.
For many, the motorcycling interest that you joined the AMA to pursue may be what you perceive the AMA to be focused on, yet the fact is that the AMA represents many riding constituencies. The AMA is the one national organization that represents the interests of all motorcyclists. If such an organization didn’t exist, it would have to be invented to do all the things that the AMA does for riders in this country.
It’s that broad base—the big tent—that makes your AMA the most powerful voice in American motorcycling. When we all work together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish.
Since many people aren’t familiar with everything the AMA does, this issue of American Motorcyclist contains a special section that summarizes the many benefits and services you enjoy as an AMA member. You can also get a full-color copy of the allnew AMA Member Benefits Guide online at AmericanMotorcyclist. com > Members.
There are many benefits of AMA membership. We have made a concerted effort over the last few years to develop the list of member benefits so that there would be something for every type of motorcyclist. We’re working all the time, too, on expanding that list. Among the slate of benefits are many tangible member discounts for things like gear or lodging that allow you to get back
“ When we all work together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. ”
much more than the cost of your membership.
At the same time, there are numerous non-monetary benefits that are in many ways even more valuable to riders. I’m talking about our national government relations staff fighting for your rights as a motorcyclist, both in Washington, D.C., and in state capitals across the country, or our racing staff that makes sure all AMA competition is fair and equitable to offer the best experience possible.
Even those of you who understand what the AMA is and does for its members may not fully appreciate the importance of the AMA to the future of motorcycling. Take, for example, the recent lead law victory and its effects on a very important group within the motorcycling community: race promoters.
In addition to kids and families, there are a lot of people who benefited from the AMA’s efforts to fix the lead law. Race organizers and promoters are among them because the victory secured the immediate future for young riders and racers who fill the start gates at their events. In turn, it is the efforts of race promoters that help to ensure a strong future for adult motorcyclists and our industry, because if youngsters don’t learn to ride, the next generation of riders is suddenly at risk. If the pool of overall riders shrinks because of that, motorcyclists will find themselves with fewer numbers, and less clout, when it comes to protecting and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.
Dig deep in motorcycling, and you find that everything is interconnected on one level or another. That is why it is important that we all work together. In the above scenario, for example, that means that AMA members should support those promoters who support the AMA. Tell event promoters who don’t sanction with the AMA how important their support of the AMA is to you, and encourage them to step up to the gold standard and become AMA sanctioned.
When you participate in an AMA-sanctioned event, you can be secure in the knowledge that the event will be governed by a fair and appropriate set of rules, that it will be safe with stringent risk management protocols in place, that it will be properly insured, that you will be racing against others at your skill level and that the event promoter supports the efforts of the AMA to protect the future of motorcycling. Equally important, only the AMA can award an AMA national No. 1 plate.
This example is, of course, only a small slice of how all motorcyclists can benefit by working together through the AMA’s efforts on your behalf. On pages 34-39 of this magazine, you can read about the many other benefits of AMA membership. I hope you’ll discover more good things about the AMA that you didn’t realize before.
Rob Dingman is president and CEO of the AMA.
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DON’T RIDE ALONE
When It Comes To Rights, Riding And Racing, There Are
Benefits To AMA Membership
AMA member benefits are about one thing—you. AMA members are the core of the Association. You provide the influence we wield in Washington, D.C., the commercial sway needed to negotiate discounts and benefits, and the critical mass that makes AMA-sanctioned amateur competition and recreational rallies the gold standard of motorcycle events in America.
This guide includes a summary of the benefits and services—in addition to this magazine—that you enjoy as a member of the AMA.
RIGHTS
As the country’s premier motorcyclist advocacy group, the AMA targets anti-motorcycling forces in the halls of federal, state and local government. We give you the tools to stop them.
With your help, we target key issues from coast to coast. Listed below are some of the issues that are fueling our current governmentrelations initiatives. Concerned? The AMA is your primary tool for making a difference. See AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights or call us at (800) 262-5646 for how you can help.
Your Voice, Amplified
Anti-motorcycling foes are everywhere. Thanks to AMA members, so are we. The AMA has legislative experts and lobbyists based in Washington, D.C., Ohio and California, along with grassroots efforts in nearly every state.
Keep Off My Motorcycle!
Every year, it seems, someone in Congress introduces a bill that would ban you from customizing parts of your motorcycle. These antitampering bills are already prevalent in Europe. The AMA fights these laws, believing the choice should remain with you, the rider.
Kids Just Want To Ride
Lawmakers essentially banned the sale of kids’ motorcycles through the application of a law designed to control lead content in small toys. The AMA, its members and the motorcycling industry fought long and hard to overturn the ban—and succeeded.
Answers About Ethanol
The jury is still out on whether fuels with high levels of ethanol damage motorcycle engines. The AMA opposes the use of gasoline that contains up to 15 percent alcohol by volume, also known as E15, until further study.
Public Land Access
For years, almost 43 million acres of federal land that doesn’t qualify for Wilderness protection has been locked up by bureaucratic rules, despite the fact that land managers think it should be open to responsible users. Joining with like-minded forces, the AMA is working to get those lands back in the public domain.
Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
Several states, including Georgia and New York, have flagged down motorcyclists—and only motorcyclists—and forced them through rigorous equipment and paperwork checkpoints while other motorists rolled by without scrutiny. The AMA works to stop this discriminatory practice.
Stop The Land Grab
There are 33 million acres of national public land where responsible motorized recreation is allowed in designated areas. Every year, anti-motorcycle forces work to close down as much as they can through laws, lawsuits and congressional actions. With your help, we work to stop them.
Distracted Drivers
Distracted and inattentive driving pose a major danger to motorcyclists. The AMA is an active participant at the federal level in the war on distracted driving, including taking part in national summits on the issue.
Riding On Your Own Land
Believe it or not, plenty of local municipalities try to ban residents from riding motorcycles on their own land. The AMA and its members fight such ordinances outright.
Crash Prevention
Thanks to the urging of the AMA and its members, the federal government has launched a national study into the causes of motorcycle crashes, the first in three decades. The study is expected to be completed in 2013.
Watching The Money
When you buy gas for your off-highway vehicle, the gas tax money goes to the federal Recreational Trails Program, which the AMA and other groups helped establish. The program helps build and maintain trails. The AMA is fighting to keep the program intact against congressional efforts to allow these funds to be spent on non-trails projects.
Insurance Industry Attacks
The insurance industry wants to limit motorcycle engine output, mandate anti-lock brakes on all bikes, and claims that sportbikes are more dangerous than other types of bikes. The AMA is aggressively fighting back, talking with federal decision-makers and the insurance industry to point out the flaws in the industry’s research.
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Access
If you ride in HOV lanes, thank the AMA and its members. Though motorcycles were at first banned from HOV lanes, the AMA fought for, and won, the right for motorcyclists to use them. The AMA is working to keep access open.
Getting You Covered
Some medical insurance policies won’t pay for medical care if a rider is injured on a motorcycle. The AMA is actively working on Capitol Hill to ensure you can’t be denied coverage for injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash.
Fighting Bike Bans
When cities try to ban bikes from streets, the AMA fights back. The AMA got Congress to pass a law
barring bike bans on streets built or maintained with federal funds and is working on Capitol Hill to ensure the law isn’t changed.
Vote Like A Motorcyclist
The AMA produces the only comprehensive national motorcyclist voter guide in the country so that riders know how their elected officials acted on, and voted on, motorcycle-related issues.
Keeping Racetracks Open
It happens too often: A town expands into an area with a long-standing motocross track, then tries to shut it down. The AMA and its members stand against such actions.
Action Made Easy
Understanding the problem is just the start of the battle. All AMA members need to join together and speak with a consistent voice if we’re going to be heard on Capitol Hill. To learn specific ways you can take action to join the fight on any of these issues, visit American Motorcyclist.com > Rights.
RIDING
RIDING
Nothing beats swinging a leg over your bike, firing it up, pointing the front wheel down the road and rolling out for another great adventure. The AMA supports, promotes and sanctions a number of benefits and events that cater to just that: having fun on your motorcycle.
Rides And Rallies
The best rallies in the country carry the AMA logo, from local events to mega-rallies like Americade and the Golden Aspen Rally. These events are all searchable online at AmericanMotorcyclist.com
Great Roads Database
Thanks to the expert knowledge of thousands of AMA members, you can find the best roads in any state, at any time, online at AmericanMotorcyclist. com—for members only.
Cruising
Poker runs, toy runs, one-day mini-rallies, the AMA sanctions the best—and all of them are searchable online at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Organized Tours
AMA Partner EagleRider offers up a comprehensive list of full-service tours. AMA members get an exclusive discount.
Arrive And Ride
AMA partners such as Federal motorcycle shipping and EagleRider make it easy to ship your bike or rent one at your destination, and fly out to meet it for a hassle-free trip.
AMA Grand Tours
Enjoy a season-long challenge ride that takes you to dozens of places organized around a central theme with AMA Grand Tours. Complete the challenge and get T-shirts, prizes and more.
AMA Longrider
Show your pride by being part of the AMA Longrider program, where you can track your mileage and get special patches when you reach key milestones.
AMA Trails Atlas
A complete listing of riding areas across the country is available online only to AMA members at AmericanMotorcyclist.com, complete with location, trail information and descriptions, fee and permit requirements and more.
Women Riders
The AMA has a long history of welcoming women riders. We regularly feature women riders on AmericanMotorcyclist.com and in the pages of American Motorcyclist magazine. In addition, we’ve been staging conferences for women since the 1990s. This year’s AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev. marks the fifth such gathering. More info: WomenAndMotorcycling.com.
New Riders
We all know how important it is for beginning riders to get the right information as they learn. AmericanMotorcyclist.com has a special area just for new riders.
Adventure Touring
If you live for big-bore touring that includes
coverage. AMA organizers are given access to excellent insurance through approved providers.
Fraternity
The greatest motorcycle racers in the country are AMA members, and many of them still compete in AMA events, even after their pro careers are behind them.
National Championships
Only AMA racers are eligible for AMA national No. 1 plates and to compete in the series and events that award them. More than any other symbol, that No. 1 plate represents the gold standard of AMA-sanctioned competition.
AMA Racing Championship Banquet
Every year, the AMA honors its racing champions at a gala banquet—held in recent years in Las Vegas, Nev. This world-class affair recognizes top racers from all disciplines. It also bestows special awards upon racers who truly stand out, such as the coveted AMA Athlete of the Year Awards.
Rider Insurance
Optional coverage for competitors to help pay medical bills in the event of an accident is available.
AMA Districts
AMA-sanctioned competition is organized into districts to keep competition fair. Districts help organize racetracks and events within specific areas.
Referee & Promoter Training
AMA Racing requires referees and track owners and promoters to receive training, resulting in a better experience for racers.
ATV Competition
The AMA also sanctions numerous ATV competition events in partnership with the All-Terrain Vehicle Association. If it happens on quads, from ATV motocross to Extreme Dirt Track to hare scrambles and more, the ATVA is there. When you race in our events, you know that you’re participating in the most well-run, highest-profile ATV racing in the country.
See More Online
For a more comprehensive list of all the benefits of membership in the AMA, as well as additional ways to take full advantage of your Association, see AmericanMotorcyclist.com and download the official AMA Member Benefits Guide.
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Get your full-color copy of the all-new AMA Member Benefits Guide online at AmericanMotorcyclist. com > Members and make sure to check out some of these featured benefits.
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Parts And Gear
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AMA Government Relations
A full-time staff in Washington D.C., California and Ohio protects your right to ride.
STAYING INFORMED
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Black Book
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THE ESSENTIALS
AMA Lodging
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Motorcycle Rentals
Arrive And Ride EagleRider offers a 10 percent discount on HarleyDavidson, Honda, BMW and Polaris rentals and tours. Call (888) 900-9901.
Motorcycle Shipping
Ride Where You Want
In the United States, call Federal Companies, an agent for Allied Van Lines, at (877) 518-7376 for at least $60 off standard rates. For international shipments, call Motorcycle Express at (800) 245-8726. To get your discount, be sure to have your AMA number handy. Motorcycle Express also offers temporary international insurance.
Car Rentals
Save Money When You Drive
Get a discount of up to 25 percent off prevailing rates at any Avis or Budget car rental agency. For Avis, enter discount code: D388100. For Budget, enter code: Z942000.
Camping
Save With KOA KOA campgrounds in the United States and Canada offer a 10 percent discount. Find locations at KOA.com, and get your discount coupon in the Members Area of AmericanMotorcyclist.com or by calling (800) AMA-JOIN.
AMA Gear
Buy AMA Stuff Online
Find unique patches, pins, T-shirts and more at AmericanMotorcyclist.com and the Hall of Fame at MotorcycleMuseum.org.
PRODUCT DISCOUNTS
AMA/Sprocketlist Online Classifieds
AMA members can place free classified ads in the AMA member classifieds at AMA.Sprocketlist.com or AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Shop > Classifieds.
AMA Supercross And AMA Arenacross Tickets
Save on advanced tickets. Restrictions and conditions apply. See AmericanMotorcyclist.com or call (800) AMA-JOIN for info.
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MAD Maps
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Motorcycle Hall Of Fame
Save $5 on your admission to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.
Schampa Cold-Weather Gear
Save 15 percent. Enter discount code SCHAMA at checkout from Schampa.com.
Swisstrax Garage Floor Coverings
Swisstrax.com. 10 percent off by calling (866) 748-7940.
XENA Security Products
Save 20 percent. Call (888) 345-9362 with your AMA number to order. XenaSecurity.com.
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The 2012 AMA Supercross Championship charges full speed into February with events in Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 4; San Diego, Feb. 11; Arlington, Texas, Feb. 18; and Atlanta Feb. 25. See the full schedule on page 45.
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Some of the top amateur woods racers in the West will continue their quests for AMA Racing National Championships in the AMA Racing West Hare Scrambles Championship Series Feb. 18-19 in Paicines, Calif., hosted by the Salinas Ramblers. Youth riders race on Saturday, adults on Sunday. For the full schedule and contact info, see page 46.
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Back East, amateur hare scrambles racers will battle Feb. 26 at an event hosted by High Point Hare Scramble in Elko, Ga. It’s part of the AMA Racing East Hare Scrambles Championship Series. For the full schedule, see page 46.
The 2012 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference will be held July 26-29 in Carson City, Nev. The extravaganza will combine inspirational speakers, great roads, demo rides, product showcases and unmatched camaraderie. Info: WomenAndMotorcycling.com. 2 1 6 4 1
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Keep your motorcycle appetite satisfied this winter at one of the many International Motorcycle Shows around the country. There are shows in Minneapolis Feb. 3-5, Chicago Feb. 10-12 and Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 24-26. Info: MotorcycleShows. com.
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One of the best shows in motorsports? Arenacross, where you’ll see some of the tightest, fastest and wildest action on the track. The AMA Arenacross Championship rolls through Lexington, Ky., Feb. 4-5; Fresno, Calif., Feb. 11-12; Reno, Nev., Feb. 17-19; and ends the season in Minneapolis Feb. 25-26. Info: Arenacross.com.
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KTM’s Russell Bobbitt continues his effort to defend his No. 1 plate Feb. 19 in Greensboro, Ga., in the AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing. More
info: NationalEnduro.com.
COMING UP
Every summer, tens of thousands of enthusiasts attend AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The 2012 event is set for July 20-22 and will once again feature vintage racing, the country’s largest motorcycle swap meet, seminars, stars from the sports past and present, bike shows and more. Info: AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com.
ARIZONA COMPETITION MOTOCROSS
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COMPETITION
ARENACROSS
FEB 11-12: FRESNO: 2-DAY EVENT, FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
GRAND PRIX
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HARE & HOUND
FEB 26: LUCERNE VALLEY: CHECKERS MC, (760) 341-5724, CHECKERSMC.COM
HARE SCRAMBLES
FEB 18-19: PAICINES: 2-DAY EVENT, SALINAS RAMBLERS M/C, (861) 663-0261, SALINASRAMBLERSMC.ORG
OBSERVED TRIALS
FEB 12: SAN DIEGO: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (619)
HALL OF FAME EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MOTORCYCLEMUSEUM.ORG
The Hall of Fame is on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Main Hall: Motorcycle Hall of Fame: Recognizing those who have made significant contributions to all aspects of motorcycling.
Dirt-Track! All-American Motorcycle Racing: Celebrating the storied history of the men and machines who battle on the dirt oval.
30-Year Ride: Honda’s Ohio-made Motorcycles: Gold Wings aren’t the only bikes that Honda produced at its plant in Marysville, Ohio. This exhibit showcases the 30 years of production, from the CR250 to the Rune.
Founder’s Hall: Honoring the Hall of Fame’s generous contributors.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: July 20-22, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio; AMA VintageMotorcycleDays.com
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GEORGIA
COMPETITION
ENDURO
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COMPETITION
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FEB 26: KEITHSBURG: BURLINGTON VALLEY DUSTERS, (319) 753-6961, IERA
KENTUCKY
COMPETITION
ARENACROSS
FEB 4-5: LEXINGTON : 2-DAY EVENT, FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
MINNESOTA
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FEB 25-26: MINNEAPOLIS: 2-DAY EVENT, FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
Jan. 14: Phoenix, Ariz.: Chase Field
Jan. 21: Los Angeles: Dodger Stadium
Jan. 28: Oakland, Calif.: Overstock.com Stadium
Feb. 4: Anaheim, Calif.: Angel Stadium
Feb. 11: San Diego: Qualcomm Stadium
Feb. 18: Arlington, Texas: Cowboys Stadium
Feb. 25: Atlanta: Georgia Dome
March 3: St. Louis: Edward Jones Dome
March 10: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona Int’l Speedway
March 17: Indianapolis: Lucas Oil Stadium
March 24: Toronto, Canada: Rogers Centre
March 31: Houston: Reliant Stadium
April 14: New Orleans: Louisiana Superdome
April 21: Seattle: Qwest Field
April 28: Salt Lake City: Rice-Eccles Stadium
May 5: Las Vegas, Nev.: Sam Boyd Stadium
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Jan. 13-15: Topeka, Kan.: KS Expo Centre Arena
Jan. 21-22: Dayton, Ohio: Nutter Center
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ARENACROSS
FEB 17-18: RENO: 2-DAY EVENT, FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
NEW YORK
RECREATIONAL
ROAD ENDURO
FEB 5: YONKERS: RAMAPO MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (201) 767-3594, RAMAPOMC. ORG
PENNSYLVANIA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
FEB 18-19: HARRISBURG: 2-DAY EVENT, TRAIL-WAY SPEEDWAY, (717) 359-7056, MOTORAMAMEVENTS.COM
SOUTH CAROLINA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
FEB 18-19: HAMER: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
Jan. 27-29: Cedar Park, Texas: Cedar Park Center
Feb. 4-5: Lexington, Ky.: Rupp Arena
Feb. 11-12: Fresno, Calif.: Save Mart Center
Feb. 17-19: Reno, Nev.: Livestock Events Center
Feb. 25-26: Minneapolis: Target Center
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March 15-17: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona 200, Daytona International Speedway
April 20-22: Braselton, Ga.: Road Atlanta
May 4-6: Sonoma, Calif.: Infineon Raceway
May 26-28: Tooele, Utah: Miller Motorsports Park
June 1-3: Elkhart Lake, Wis.: Road America
June 22-24: Birmingham, Ala.: Barber Motorsports Park
July 13-15: Lexington, Ohio: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
July 27-29: Monterey, Calif.: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Sept. 7-9: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park
Oct. 5-7: New Orleans: NOLA Motorsports Park
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March 15: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona Short Track I, Daytona Flat Track
March 16: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona Short Track II, Daytona Flat Track
AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
AMA RACING NATIONAL HARE & HOUND NATIONALHAREANDHOUND.COM
Jan. 22: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Rick Nuss, Desert MC; (626) 205-0121, DesertMC.com
Feb. 12: Ridgecrest, Calif.: Richie Wohlers, Four Aces MC; (805) 358-2668, FourAcesMC.org
Feb. 26: Reno, Nev.: Jeff Henning; Western States Racing Assn.; (775) 544-6463, WesternStatesRacing.com
March 25: Murphy, Idaho: Bill Walsh, Dirt Inc.; (208) 459-6871, DirtIncRacing.com
April 22: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Steve Williams, Vikings MC; (310) 490-4575, VikingsMC.com
May 5: Jericho, Utah: Talisa Flitton, Sage Riders; (801) 833-5946, SageRidersMC.com
May 19: Jericho, Utah: KC Bogue, Sugarloafers MC; (435) 864-8305, SugarloafersMC.com
Sept. 8: Panaca, Nev.: Zach Livreri, Silver State Trailblazers; (702) 994-6823, https:// sites.google.com/site/silverstatetrailblazers/
Oct 14: Johnson Valley, Calif.: Justin Shultz, SoCal MC; (949) 981-6776, SoCalMC.com
Oct. 28: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Ryan Sanders, 100’s MC; (949) 584-9395, 100sMC.org
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Jan. 29: Wedgefield, S.C.: Johnny McCoy, SERMA; (803) 481-5169, SermaClub.com
Feb. 19: Greensboro, Ga.: Tom Cufr, Cherokee Cycle Club; (770) 540-2891, SETRA.org
March 4: Salley, S.C.: Rhonda Dennis, Columbia Enduro Riders; (803) 788-4220, mastercraft@bellsouth.net
April 22: West Point, Tenn.: Paul Traufler, NATRA; (256) 837-0084, NATRA.DirtRider.net
May 6: Forest Hill, La.: Tracy Barstow, Acadiana Dirt Riders; (337) 519-2520, AcadianaDirtRiders.org
June 17: Upton, Wyo.: Paul Douglas, Inyan Kara Riders; (307) 468-2840, NationalEnduro.com
July 29: Cross Fork, Pa.: Peter Burnett, Brandywine Enduro Riders; (610) 368-7332, BER.us
Sept. 9: Park Hills, Mo.: Michael Silger, Missouri Mudders; michael.silger@avnet.com, MoMudders.com
Oct. 14: Matthews, Ind.: Doug Spence, Muddobbers MC; (765) 998-2236, MuddobbersMC.org
Nov. 4: Stanton, Ala.: Glenn Hollingshead, Perry Mountain MC ; (334) 872-4286, PerryMountain.com
ENDUROCROSS
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May 4: Las Vegas, Nev.: Orleans Arena
June 9: Sacramento, Calif.: Power Balance Pavilion
TBD: Los Angeles: TBD
Sept. 15: Ontario, Calif.: Citizens Bank Arena
Oct. 6: Denver: National Western Complex
Oct. 20: Everett, Wash.: Comcast Arena
Oct. 27: Boise, Idaho: Idaho Center
Nov 17: Las Vegas, Nev.: Orleans Arena
AMA RACING WEST HARE SCRAMBLES AMARACING.COM
Feb. 18 (Youth) Feb. 19 (Amateur): Paicines, Calif.: Derrick Morris, Salinas Ramblers; (831) 663-0261, SalinasRamblersMC.org
March 3 (Youth) March 4 (Amateur): Sparks, Nev.: Jeff Irwin, Cross Country Promotions; (916) 837-7713, ccp_racing@yahoo.com
April 14 (Youth) April 15 (Amateur): Shasta Lake, Calif.: Karl Hankins, Redding Dirt Riders; (530) 953-7272, ReddingDirtRiders.com
June 16 (Youth & C Amateur) June 17 (Pro, A & B Amateur): Elkton, Ore.: Toni Bamford, ETRA; (541) 968-1664, ETRA.net
Aug. 25 (Youth) Aug. 26 (Amateur): Big Sky, Mont.: Jamey Kabisch, Lone Peak Racing; (406) 223-0478, BigSkyXC.com
AMA RACING EAST HARE SCRAMBLES AMARACING.COM
Jan. 22 (Youth & Amateur): Wedgefield, S.C.: Johnny McCoy, SERMA; (803) 481-5169 (7-10 p.m. EST), SERMAClub.com
Feb. 26 (Youth & Amateur): Elko, Ga.: Bruce Douglas, High Point Hare Scrambles; (478) 8084131, rbduglas47@yahoo.com
April 7 (Youth & Amateur): Battle Creek, Mich.: Kurt McKenzie, Battle Creek MC; (269) 964-0778, BattleCreekMotorcycleClub.com
May 13 (Youth & Amateur): TBA: Rita Coombs, Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084, GNCCRacing.com
June 9 (Youth) June 10 (Amateur): S. Edmeston, N.Y.: Jim Simmons, Thunder Ridge Sports; (607) 847-6522, ThunderRidge.biz
July 8 (Youth & Amateur): Millfield, Ohio: Rita Coombs, Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084, GNCCRacing.com
July 21 (Youth & Amateur): Valley View, Pa.: Tiffany Tobias, Rausch Creek Powersports; (570) 682-4600, RauschCreekRacing.com
Aug. 4 (Youth) Aug. 5 (Amateur): Hill City, Minn.: Paul Otto, Range Riders MC; (763) 229-1177, RangeRidersMC.org
Aug. 11 (Youth) Aug. 12 (Amateur): E. Freetown, Maine.: Gordie Coyle, Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders; (781) 294-8355, PSTR.org
Sept. 1 (Youth) Sept. 2 (Amateur) Arrington, Va.: Chuck Honeycutt, April Fools Promotions; (757) 375-5665; AprilFools62@verizon.net
AMA RACING MID AMERICA XC CHAMPIONSHIP HARE SCRAMBLES THEMAXC.COM
March 3 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Greenfield, Ind.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 4186084
April 21 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Mooresville, Ind.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 4186084
May 20 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Springville, Ind.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 4186084
June 9 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Casey, Ill.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 418-6084
July 14 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Martinsville, Ind.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 4186084
Aug. 18 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Marengo, Ind.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 4186084
Sept. 8 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Caanan, Ind.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 418-6084
Oct. 13 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Veedersburg, Ind: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 4186084
Oct. 27 (Amateur, Youth & ATV): Gosport, Ind: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 418-6084
AMA/NATC MOTOTRIALS AMARACING.COM
May 19-20: Cahuilla Creek, Calif.: Pete Croft, So. California Trials Assn.; (714) 580-7369, SoCalTrials.com
May 26-27: Cotapaxi, Colo.: Frank Peterson, Rocky Mountain Trials Assn.; (303) 477-6793, RockyMountainTrials.org
June 16-17: Toronto, Ohio: Jim Watson, Trials Inc.; (317) 861-6275, TrialsInc.org
June 23-24: Exeter, R.I.: David Alen, Rhode Island Trials Club, (508) 285-6074, RITrialsClub. com
AMA/NATC YOUTH MOTOTRIALS AMARACING.COM
June 6-8 (East): Sequatchie, Tenn.: Ashley Jackson, Southeastern Trials Riders Assn., (423) 942-8688; TrialsTrainingCenter.com
July 20-22 (West): Howard, Colo.: Bill Markham, International Trials School; (719) 9423372, ITSoffroad.com
AMA RACING ATV HARE SCRAMBLES AMARACING.COM
March 3: TBD: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 418-6084, TheMAXC.com
April 7: Battle Creek, Mich: Kurt McKenzie, Battle Creek MC; (269) 964-0778, BattleCreekMotorcycleClub.com
June 9: S. Edmeston, N.Y.: Jim Simmons, Thunder Ridge sports; (607) 847-6522, ThunderRidge.biz
July 22: Valley View, Pa.: Tiffany Tobias, Rausch Creek Powersports; (570) 682-4600, RauschCreekRacing.com
Aug. 4: Hill City, Minn.: Paul Otto, Range Riders MC; (763) 229-1177, RangeRidersMC.org
Oct. 13: TBD: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 418-6084, TheMAXC.com
Oct. 27: Gosport, Ind.: Mike Gibbs, Mid America XC; (317) 418-6084, TheMAXC.com
AMA ATV MOTOCROSS ATVMOTOCROSS.COM
March 24-25: Pell City, Ala.: Millcreek
April 21-22: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek
May 5-6: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek
May 19-20: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge
June 2-3: Oakland, Ky.: Ballance MX
June 16-17: Mount Morris, Pa.: High Point
June 30-July 1: Millfield, Ohio: Sunday Creek
July 14-15: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla
July 28-29: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud
Aug. 11-12: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: Loretta Lynn Ranch
AMA INDOOR DIRT TRACK STEVENACERACING.COM
Jan. 21: Du Quoin, Ill.: Southern Illinois Ctr
Feb. 11: Du Quoin, Ill.: Southern Illinois Ctr
Feb 25: Du Quoin, Ill.: Southern Illinois Ctr
March 31: Du Quoin, Ill.: Southern Illinois Ctr
AMA AMATEUR GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS MXSPORTS.COM
Feb. 18-19: Hamer, S.C.: Southeast area qualifer, South of the Border, (423) 323-5497
Feb. 25-26: Elizabeth City, N.C.: Northeast area qualifier, Elizabeth City, (757) 549-7012
Feb. 25-26: Kemp, Texas: South Central area qualifier, UnderGround MX Park, (903) 498-4659
Feb. 25-26: Litchfield Park, Ariz.: Southwest area qualifier, Arizona Cycle Park, (623) 8530750
March 3-4: Reddick, Fla.: Southeast area qualifier, MX of Marion Co, (352) 591-2377
March 10-11: Hedgesville, W.Va.: Northeast area qualifier, Tomahawk, (304) 229-6682
March 10-11: London, Ky.: Mid-East area qualifier, Daniel Boone, (423) 323-5497
March 10-11: Du Quion, Ill.: North Central area qualifier, Paradise MX, (618) 542-6203
March 10-11: Hesperia, Calif.: Southwest area qualifier, Competitive Edge, (909) 456-1070
March 17-18: Englishtown, N.J.: Northeast area qualifier, Englishtown, (732) 446-7800
March 17-18: Orlando, Fla.: Southeast area qualifier, Bithlo, (814) 695-2453
March 17-18: Wellston, Okla.: South Central area qualifier, Reynard Racing MX, (405) 7931049
March 17-18: Haleiwa, Hawaii: Southwest area qualifier, Kahuku MX, (808) 668-6276
March 17-18: Mesquite, Nev.: Southwest area qualifier, Mesquite MX, (702) 883-7391
March 24-25: Axton, Va.: Southeast area qualifier, Lake Sugar Tree, (757) 549-7012
March 24-25: Rossville, Ind.: Mid-East area qualifier, Wild Cat Creek MX, (765) 379-2482
March 24-25: Prentiss, Miss.: South Central area qualifier, Golden Pine, (601) 506-8669
March 24-25: Richland, Wash.: Northwest area qualifier, Horn Rapids MX, (509) 496-2958
March 24-25: Anza, Calif.: Southwest area qualifier, The Ranch, (949) 276-5153
March 31-April 1: Washington, Ga.: Southeast area qualifier, Aonia Pass, (706) 678-3737
March 31-April 1: Uhrichsville, Ohio: Mid-East area qualifier, Crow Canyon, (740) 594-6686
March 31-April 1: Byron, Ill.: North Central area qualifier, Byron Motosports Park, (815) 234-2271
April 14-15: Livingston, Tenn.: Mid-East area qualifier, Thunder Valley, (423) 323-5497
April 14-15: San Antonio, Texas: South Central area qualifier, Cycle Ranch, (210) 635-9199
April 14-15: Marysville, Calif.: Northwest area qualifier, E Street, (916) 209-3855
April 21-22: Mt. Morris, Pa.: Northeast area qualifier, High Point, (304) 284-0084
April 21-22: Underwood, Ind.: Mid-East area qualifier, CLCR, (612) 559-6777
April 21-22: Winterset, Iowa: North Central area qualifier, Riverside Raceway, (515) 266-7509
April 21-22: Breaux Bridge, La.: South Central area qualifier, Gravity Alley, (87 342-5373
April 21-22: Milford, Calif.: Northwest area qualifier, Honey Lake, (530) 827-2639
April 21-22: Milford, Calif.: Southwest area qualifier, Honey Lake, (530) 827-2639
April 28-29: Batavia, N.Y.: Northeast area qualifier, Area 51, (585) 345-7433
April 28-29: Blountville, Tenn.: Southeast area qualifier, Muddy Creek, (423) 323-5497
April 28-29: Millington, Mich.: Mid-East area qualifier, Baja Acres, (989) 871-3356
April 28-29: Richwood, Mo.: North Central area qualifier, Romp MX, (573) 701-8674
May 5-6: Armagh, Pa.: Northeast area qualifier, Pleasure Valley, (814) 695-2453
May 5-6: Bloomingdale, Mich.: Mid-East area qualifier, Dutch Sports Park, (269) 521-7800
May 5-6: Tigerton, Wis.: North Central area qualifier, Motozone, (920) 419-2863
May 5-6: Lakewood, Colo.: South Central area qualifier, Thunder Valley, (303) 697-1003
May 12-13: Winchester, N.H.: Northeast area qualifier, Winchester Speed Park, (603) 2396406
May 12-13: Little Falls, Minn.: North Central area qualifier, Little Falls Raceway, (612) 9193457
May 12-13: Beaumont, Texas: South Central area qualifier, Cowboy Bad Lands MX, (409) 794-1985
May 19-20: New Berlin, N.Y.: Northeast area qualifier, Unadilla Valley Sports Center, (607) 965-8450
May 19-20: Danville, Va.: Southeast area qualifier, Birch Creek, (434) 836-7629
May 19-20: Nelsonville, Ohio: Mid-East area qualifier, Fast Traxx Motoplex, (740) 767-3740
May 19-20: Mason, Ill.: North Central area qualifier, Cross Roads MX, (618) 686-2769
May 19-20: Little Rock, Ark.: South Central
area qualifier, Tony Wynn MX, (870) 342-5373
May 20: Washougal, Wash.: Northwest area qualifier, Washougal, (360) 601-5347
May 26-27: Chatsworth, Ga.: Southeast area qualifier, Lazy River, (706) 278-1620
May 26-27: Walnut, Ill.: North Central area qualifier, Sunset Ridge, (815) 379-9534
June 2-3: Delmont, Pa.: Northeast regional (Amateur), Steel City, (304) 284-0084
June 2-3: Buchanan, Mich.: Mid-East regional (Amateur), Red Bud, (269) 695-6405
June 2-3: Wortham, Texas: South Central regional (Amateur), Freestone, (713) 962-3386
June 9-10: Mill Creek, Ala.: Southeast regional (Amateur), Mill Creek, (205) 699-8857
June 9-10: Bowling Green, Ky.: Mid-East regional (Youth), Ballance MX, (423) 323-5497
June 9-10: Milford, Calif.: Northwest regional (Youth & Amateur), Honey Lake, (530) 827-2639
June 16-17: Ellerbe, N.C.: Southeast regional (Youth), Windy Hills MX, (423) 323-5497
June 16-17: Millville, Minn.: North Central regional (Youth), Spring Creek, (507) 753-2779
June 16-17: Conroe, Texas: South Central regional (Youth), Three Palms, (936) 321-8725
June 16-17: Hesperia, Calif.: Southwest regional (Youth & Amateur), Competitive Edge, (909) 454-1070
June 23-24: Shippensburg, Pa.: Northeast regional (Youth), Doublin Gap, (717) 249-6036
June 23-24: Mt Carroll, Ill.: North Central regional (Amateur), MC Motopark, (815) 2381614
AMA RACING VINTAGE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
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July 20-22: Lexington, Ohio: AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
AMA RACING HILLCLIMB GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Aug. 17-19: Bay City, Wis.: AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships
AMA ICE RACE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS BAJAMX.COM
Feb. 4-5: Davison, Mich.: AMA Ice Race Grand Championships
AMA RACING ISDE QUALIFIERS
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June 2-3: (Round 1) Idaho City, Idaho: Peter Reynolds, Boise Ridge Riders; (208) 384-5141, BoiseRidgeRiders.org
June 9-10: (Round 2) Wellston, Ohio: William Defue Jr., Appalachian Dirt Riders; (740) 3846379, ADROhio.org
Sept. 24-29: 2012 ISDE: Sachsenring Circuit, Saxony, Germany
