NICK FAHRINGER CROSS-TRAINS WITH MOUNTAIN BIKES. SHOULD YOU?
MOTORCYCLES SAVED ALAN COTTON’S LIFE
Photo Cole Kirkpatrick
Step back in time with the AMA Vintage Grand Tour—and earn points toward cool prizes. Learn more on page 43.
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Volume 69, Number 4
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STREET COVER
Pro mechanic Curtis Smith offers tips on how to get ready for spring.
PAGE 24. A crosscountry trip is more fun on a motorcycle.
DIRT COVER
Nick Fahringer says his pedal bike makes him faster on his motor bike.
PAGE 24. Mountain bikes are a fun way to stay in shape.
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Product Comparo:
Bohn Armor Pants vs Kevlar Jeans
Ac�onSta�ons Boss Paul English talks about the differences in lower body protec�on op�ons.
Kevlar reinforced jeans are popular with riders of all kinds of bikes.
Draggin Jeans were among the first on the market, and there are now many similar versions available. Many riders are interested in how these compare to the Bohn Pants.
Q: Paul, please explain the differences between Kevlar riding Jeans and the Bohn Pants.
PE: In short kevlar has great abrasion resistance and is excellent for gravel rash when you’re sliding down the road. With the Bohn System we’re focusing more on Impact Protec�on the vulnerable ‘corners’ you land on and damage knees, hips, and elbows and shoulders with the shirts. An unprotected impact in these places can put you in the ER and off work. And hurts!
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PE: Actually in over 15 years, we’ve never seen our armor significantly damaged at all! This is because in a crash, we tend to bounce and slide, scrubbing the speed off.
Q:The Bohn System has to be worn under jeans as an extra layer, isn’t that hot and a hassle?
PE: Posi�oning armor snugly against your body is the best way of providing comfortable and discrete protec�on so that it’s in the right place if you have a fall. Yes, it’s definitely an extra step compared to jeans but on the other hand you can then wear your own jeans, or whatever pants you choose. It gives you a lot more op�ons.
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Q: What about pu�ng armor into kevlar jeans?
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VIEWPOINT
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Planning 2015’s Rides And Destinations
While April is deemed AMA Go Ride! Month, we recognize that many of our warm climate members have the enviable luxury of riding year ’round. Salt, black ice, freezing temperatures, blowing snow are all someone else’s problems.
I wish I were so lucky.
Like so many of our other cold-climate members during these winter months, I have often looked longingly at my stored bike, waiting for spring and the opportunity to get back on two wheels. The non-riding season is also the time that I, like many AMA members, start making plans for which motorcycle events I will attend and what other riding opportunities I will take advantage of when warmer weather returns. There are infinite possibilities, from short rides close to home to longer excursions to thousand-mile trips.
Here at the AMA, our riding department, along with an army of dedicated AMA clubs and promoters around the country, has put together an impressive calendar. Since our formation in 1924, the AMA has wholeheartedly embraced the recreational rider, providing a framework, procedures and a communication network for riders and clubs to create truly engaging motorcycling events.
Looking for something cool and different this riding season? The AMA has you covered.
Many are familiar with AMA Grand Tours. The AMA, or one of our chartered organizers, brainstorms a number of fun riding goals or destinations—usually corresponding to some common theme— and asks AMA members to complete them by a certain date.
For 2015, the AMA has combined the grand tour concept with events on our vintage racing schedule to create the AMA Vintage Grand Tour. The idea is simple. Road riders are asked to attend as many AMA-sanctioned vintage racing events as possible. Take a photo of you and your bike at the event. Then send that photo to the AMA Road Riding Department at roadriding@ama-cycle.org. Riders who attend the most events are eligible for cool prizes.
But even if you don’t win, this is an awesome challenge. Vintage racing is as fun to watch as it is to compete in. For the full schedule of eligible vintage races, see page 44 of this magazine. To register for the AMA Vintage Grand Tour (it’s free), see www. americanmotorcyclist.com/amavintagegrandtour.
While the AMA Vintage Grand Tour may be new, there are a number of well-established recreational rides that are part of the AMA Premier Touring Series.
Americade is one of the largest road-riding rallies on the planet. It will be held June 1-6 in picturesque Lake George, N.Y. Americade’s best feature is arguably the legendary roads in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. Besides the great riding and camaraderie, the event offers a variety of activities including boat cruises, poker runs, fireworks, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, bike judging, a light parade and more.
Later in the year is the equally impressive Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally on Sept. 16-20 in Ruidoso, N.M. This event, held high in New Mexico’s Rocky Mountains, features a number of great activities as well. If you’ve never been riding in the Rocky Mountains, this is a perfect introduction.
AMA National Touring Rallies this year include AspenCash on May 14-17, STAR 2015 on June 21-25, the RoadRUNNER Touring Weekend on July 16-19, and the Rally in the Gorge on Aug. 26-30.
AspenCash, in Ruidoso, N.M., draws a dedicated group of touring riders who enjoy the poker run, trade show, prizes, live music and more.
STAR 2015 is hosted by The Motorcycle Sport Touring Association. This year, the event will go to Springdale, Ark. Participants will enjoy outstanding riding, seminars, vendors and camaraderie at a rally that is all about the ride.
The RoadRUNNER Touring Weekend this year is based in Winston-Salem, N.C., which is home to some of the best riding in the country. Come ready to spend some quality time on your bike!
The 2015 Rally in the Gorge will be in Hood River, Ore. The focus is on sport bike, sport touring, dual sport and adventure riders, and there will be clinics on each. Known as “the biggest little rally in America,” this event always delivers a good time.
Charity rides also deserve a spot on your calendar. You feel good riding a motorcycle. You feel even better riding a motorcycle for a good cause—and sharing the experience with others. Held in cities throughout the country, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride For Kids events feature phenomenal planning, great scenery and the opportunity to help families struggling with the diagnosis and treatment of a child’s brain tumor.
Two of our most popular recreational riding series are the AMA Yamaha Super Ténéré National Adventure Riding Series and the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series. While the dual sport series attracts serious dirt riders who enjoy challenging trail, the adventure series includes routes that most can enjoy. Designed for large adventure-style motorcycles, such as the impressive Yamaha Super Ténéré, the adventure routes are planned by America’s best and most knowledgeable organizers. Learn more at www. americanmotorcyclist.com > Riding > Adventure Riding Series.
This is a small sampling of the thousands of sanctioned activities available for AMA members. We encourage you to add them to your riding calendar for 2015. To find more, see the “Go Ride!” feature in this magazine, starting on page 38, and the calendar section on page 46.
We’d also like to hear from you. What are your favorite riding events? What should we plan on attending this year? Let us know at roadriding@ama-cycle.org, and maybe I’ll see you on the road!
Jeff Massey is the chief operations officer of the AMA.
By Jeff Massey
Ken Richardson
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
IT’S IN THE DETAILS.
You know every inch of your bike. Not just the engine size, or the color code of the paint. It’s the special details that only you know about. Like the way the exhaust opens up just right at 3,200rpm. Or that scuff on the footpeg you picked up while riding through Deal’s Gap.
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GO RIDE
A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages.
1
On April 18, the Golden Eagles Motorcycle Club is staging a poker run in Tampa, Fla. It’s also the 65th Anniversary Open House Party for the club. Info: www.goldeneagles motorcycleclub.com
3
Check out the swap meet hosted by MidWest Motorcycle Club in Indianapolis, Ind., April 18. It’s from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and admission is only $7. Info: www.midwestmc.com
2
Monster Action Sports LLC is hosting a motocross race in Tallassee, Ala., April 18-19. The event is an AMA Area Qualifier for the Southeast Region for the 2015 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. Info: www.monstermx.com
4
Mid Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders are hosting a recreational trail ride, taking place April 16-18 in Moab, Utah. The “Moab Rendezvous” will test your skills and your mental toughness out in the lonely landscape, but will include rides for all skill levels. Info: www. rmariders.org
COMING UP
5
The American Sportbike Racing Association is holding a road race on April 12 in Kershaw, S.C. The event is the second round in the ASRA Team Challenge Series. Info: www. asraracing.com
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Be sure to share safety messages on social media using #MotorcycleAwareness to encourage drivers to look out for motorcyclists as the prime riding season for most areas of the country kicks off.
COMING UP
6
Don’t miss the enduro on April 12 in Camp Wood, Ariz., that the Arizona Trail Riders are sponsoring. It’s the final round of the 2015 Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association MotoCity Off-Road Championship Series. Info: www. arizonatrailriders.org
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be here before you know it! Join thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Participate in demo bike rides from major manufacturers, a giant swap meet or compete in vintage racing. Info: www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com
APRIL EVENTS
ALABAMA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 11: PELL CITY: 2 DAY EVENT, RPM SPORTS, (205) 699-8857, RPMSPORTSONLINE. COM
APR 18: TALLASSEE: 2 DAY EVENT, MONSTER ACTION SPORTS, LLC, (334) 318-8475, MONSTERMX.COM
ARIZONA
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
APR 17: YUMA: 2 DAY EVENT, NORWALK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (661) 245-3932, YUMAPRISONRUN.COM
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 12: CAMP WOOD: ARIZONA TRAIL RIDERS, (602) 692-9382, ARIZONATRAILRIDERS. ORG
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 18: KINGMAN: 2 DAY EVENT, CENTRAL ARIZONA TRIALS INC., (602) 370-7546, CENTRALARIZONA TRIALS.ORG
CALIFORNIA
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN - OFFROAD
APR 11: POZO: CENTRAL COAST MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, (805) 8018829, POZORIDERS.COM
POKER RUN
APR 19: SACRAMENTO: CAPITAL CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (916) 822-4170, CAPITALCITYMC.COM
TRAIL RIDERECREATIONAL
APR 25: MARIPOSA: RACERS UNDER THE SON- CENTRAL COAST, (408) 807-7293, RUTSCENTRALCOAST.
ORG
COMPETITION ARENACROSS
APR 25: FRESNO: 2 DAY EVENT, FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
ENDURO
APR 18: LAKEPORT: 2 DAY EVENT, NORTH BAY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, NORHTBAYMC.ORG
APR 19: (Includes ATVs) LUCERNE VALLEY: UNITED MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (562) 773-6697, UNITED-MC.ORG
ENDUROCROSS
APR 25: SACRAMENTO: TEN: THE ENTHUSIAST NETWORK, INC., (916) 928-3600, ENDUROCROSS.COM
HARE & HOUND
APR 11: (Includes ATVs) JOHNSON VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (760) 220-6484, SOCALMC.COM
APR 26: (Includes ATVs) : VIKINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (760) 333-7043, VIKINGSMC.COM
HARE SCRAMBLES
APR 11: SHASTA LAKE CITY: 2 DAY EVENT, NORTH VALLEY MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION INC., (530) 424-8818, REDDINGDIRTRIDERS. COM
SCRAMBLES
APR 12: (Includes ATVs) EL CENTRO: OVER THE BELT RACING INC., (951) 760-2333, AMAD38.COM
DELAWARE
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 11: SEAFORD: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (443) 359-1089
FLORIDA
RECREATIONAL POKER RUN
APR 12: UMATILLA: CENTRAL FLORIDA CRUISERS, INC., (352) 396-3239, CENTRALFLORIDA CRUISERS.ORG
APR 12: FORT WALTON BEACH: SAND DOLLAR MC, INC., (850) 244-0376
APR 18: TAMPA: GOLDEN EAGLES MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (813) 469-3926, GOLDENEAGLES MOTORCYCLECLUB. COM
ILLINOIS
COMPETITION MOTOCROSS
APR 5: (Includes ATVs) BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD., (815) 234-2271
APR 11: WALNUT: 2 DAY EVENT, 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815) 379-9534, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM
APR 25: CASEY: 2 DAY EVENT, LINCOLN TRAIL MOTOSPORTS, (217) 932-2041, LINCOLNTRAIL MOTOSPORTS.COM
APR 26: (Includes ATVs) BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD., (815) 234-2271
INDIANA
RECREATIONAL SWAP MEETS
APR 18: INDIANAPOLIS: MID-WEST MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (317) 997-8729, MIDWESTMC.COM
COMPETITION
CROSS COUNTRY
APR 25: (Includes ATVs) SPRINGVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC., (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM
ENDURO
APR 19: ROSELAWN: GRAND KANKAKEE TRAIL RIDERS, (708) 946-0999, WW.GKTRAILRIDERS. COM
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: (Includes ATVs) PIERCTON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM
APR 18: ROSSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, WILDCAT CREEK MX, (765) 379-2482, WILDCATCREEKMX.COM
APR 19: (Includes ATVs) AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM
APR 26: (Includes ATVs) PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM
MICHIGAN
1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
APR 25: (Includes ATVs) LAKE ODESSA: I-96 SPEEDWAY LLC, (616) 642-0555, I96SPEEDWAY. COM
MOTOCROSS
APR 19: MILLINGTON: BULLDOG RIDERS MC, INC., (810) 241-7740, BULLDOGSMX.COM
MINNESOTA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 19: KELLOGG: MOTOKAZIE INC., (952) 601-1169, MOTOKAZIE. COM
APR 26: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 9802680, BERMBENDERS RACEWAY.COM
NEVADA
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
APR 11: SNDRSOUTHERN NEVADA DESERT RACERS, (702) 293-0480, MRANRACING.COM
NEW JERSEY
RECREATIONAL ADVENTURE RIDE
APR 25: HAMMONTON: 2 DAY EVENT, BMW OF MANHATTAN, INC., (732) 714-8874
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 11: CHATSWORTH: PINE BARONS ENDURO RIDERS, (609) 226-8591, PBER.ORG
HARE SCRAMBLES
APR 18: CARLSBAD: 2 DAY EVENT, AERODYNE PROMOTIONS, LLC/ GAS-IT OFF ROAD RACING, (575) 887-2346, GASITOFFROAD.COM
BIKE BLESSING
APR 18: BROOKLYN: BIKERS OF BROOKLYN, (917) 385-0867, BIKERSOFBROOKLYN. COM
POKER RUN
APR 26: BRONX: CELTIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (914) 924-2170, CELTICMCC.COM
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: (Includes ATVs) WALLKILL: WALDEN MX, (845) 895-2537, MXWALDEN.COM
APR 19: (Includes ATVs) AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM
NORTH CAROLINA RECREATIONAL
SCHOOLS - ROAD
APR 11: BURLINGTON: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1. COM
Get comeit
High Adventure. No Hassle.
The best routes, roads and two-track, mapped by local experts. A great challenge with like-minded riders. A full weekend’s activities, with camping, campfires, food and prizes.
For more information visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/ Riding Facebook.com/AMAAdventureRiding @ama_riding, #AMAadv
APRIL EVENTS
APR 11: WILKESBORO: MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1. COM
APR 17: BURLINGTON: MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1. COM
APR 25: BURLINGTON: MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1. COM
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
VELOCITYCYCLES.NET
POKER RUN
APR 11: OLEY: READING MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (610) 987-6422, READINGMC.COM
APR 12: MARIETTA: AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS PA POST CHAPTER #466, (717) 898-0871
APR 12: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN: SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (570) 385-1460
CANDYTOWN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (717) 507-1661
SHORT TRACK
APR 4: (Includes ATVs) SPRING RUN: PATH VALLEY SPEEDWAY, PATHVALLEY. COM
SOUTH CAROLINA
COMPETITION
CROSS COUNTRY
APR 26: (Includes ATVs) ELLERBE: WINDY HILL SPORTS, (910) 895-4387, WINDYHILLSPORTSMX. COM
OHIO
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 12: HAMDEN: APPALACHIAN DIRT RIDERS, INC., (740) 3846379, WW.ADROHIO.ORG
HARE SCRAMBLES
APR 19: (Includes ATVs) LOGAN: HOCKING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 385-7695, WW.HOCKINGVALLEYMC. COM
MOTOCROSS
APR 11: WAYNESBURG: 2 DAY EVENT, OHIO MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (330) 5750021, RACEMALVERN.COM
OREGON
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN
APR 12: TIGARD: ROSE CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (503) 706-3969, ROSE-CITYMC.ORG
PENNSYLVANIA BIKE SHOW
APR 19: WASHINGTON CROSSING: DELAWARE VALLEY NORTON RIDERS, DVNR.ORG
DUAL SPORT-OFF ROAD
APR 4: MECHANICSBURG: ADVENTURE RIDERS, (717) 766-2523,
APR 26: LEBANON: LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (717) 270-9797, LEBANONVALLEYMC.COM
APR 26: SPRING CITY: FREEDOM RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (215) 262-0578, FREEDOMRIDERSPA.COM
ROAD RUN
APR 19: YORK: YORK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, YORKMOTORCYCLE.COM
COMPETITION
1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
APR 18: (Includes ATVs) GRATZ: SHIPPENSBURG MC, (717) 796-0294, BAERMOTORSPORTS.COM
MOTOCROSS
APR 4: FREDERICKSBURG: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 639-5988, SLEEPYMX.COM
APR 12: (ATV only) FREDERICKSBURG: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 639-5988, SLEEPYMX.COM
APR 18: SEWARD: 2 DAY EVENT, PLEASURE VALLEY RACEWAY, (814) 317-6686, PVRMX.COM
APR 19: BIRDSBORO: PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 582-3717, PAGODAMC.ORG
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 26: ELIZABETHTOWN: CANDYTOWN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (717) 507-1661, CANDYTOWNMC.ORG
APR 26: ELIZABETHTOWN:
APR 11: (Includes ATVs) UNION: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: (Includes ATVs) HAMER: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
ROAD RACE
APR 12: KERSHAW: AMERICAN SPORTBIKE RACING ASSOCIATION, (817) 246-1127, ASRARACING.COM
TENNESSEE
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
APR 11: BYBEE: 2 DAY EVENT, APPALACHIAN TRAIL RIDERS, (865) 3220193, VOLUNTEERRIDERS. COM
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 19: WESTPOINT: NORTH ALABAMA TRAIL RIDERS ASSN, (972) 9774112, NATRA-WESTPOINT. NET
MOTOCROSS
APR 25: LIVINGSTON: 2 DAY EVENT, VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
TEXAS
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 18: ALVORD: 2 DAY EVENT, RTW RACE PROMOTIONS, (940) 5772225, OAKHILLMX.COM APR 25: EDGEWOOD: 2
DAY EVENT, KINGDOM MOTORSPORTS LLC, (214) 939-4321, BUFFALOCREEKMX. COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 11: AMARILLO : 2 DAY EVENT, CENTRAL TEXAS TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (602) 999-5395
UTAH
RECREATIONAL
TRAIL RIDERECREATIONAL
APR 16: MOAB: ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE RIDERS, RMARIDERS. ORG
VIRGINIA COMPETITION
GRAND PRIX
APR 19: DILLWYN: VIRGINIA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLE SERVICES, (434) 2458599, VCHSS.ORG
MOTOCROSS
APR 11: DILLWYN: 2 DAY
Motocross
MOTOCROSS Of NATIONS
FIM-lIve.coM
Sept. 26-27: Ernee, France
fIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
FIM-lIve.coM
July 19: El Molar, Spain
MONSTER ENERGy AMA SUPERCROSS AMAsupercross.coM
March 21: Detroit, Mich.: Ford Field (East)
March 28: St. Louis, Mo.: Edward Jones Dome (East)
April 11: Houston, Texas: NRG Stadium (West)
April 18: San francisco, Calif.: Levi’s Stadium (West)
April 25: East Rutherford, N.J.: MetLife Stadium (East)
EVENT, MOTOPROMO, LLC, (434) 548-6043, ACTIONTOWNMX.COM
WASHINGTON
COMPETITION
ARENACROSS
APR 11: SPOKANE: 2 DAY EVENT, FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 216-7482, ARENACROSS.COM
APR 18: TACOMA: 2 DAY EVENT, FELD MOTOR SPORTS, (800) 2167482, ARENACROSS.
COM
WISCONSIN
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 790-6211, AZTALANMX.COM
APR 12: (Includes ATVs) GRANTSBURG: STRAIGHT ARROW ENDURO RIDERS, (651) 587-4435, STRAIGHTARROWS. ORG
APRIL EVENTS
APR 19: (Includes ATVs) HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX.COM
APR 26: NEKOOSA: RAPID ANGELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (715) 451-1168, RAPIDANGELS.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 19: MAUSTON: WISCONSIN OBSERVED TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (920) 229-5365, WISONSINTRIALS.ORG
2015 EVENTS
May 2: Las Vegas, Nev.: Sam Boyd Stadium
MONSTER ENERGy CUP
Oct. 17: Las Vegas, Nev.: Sam Boyd Stadium
LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP proMotocross.coM
May 16: Sacramento, Calif.: Hangtown Motocross Classic
May 23: San Bernardino, Calif.: Glen Helen National
May 30: Lakewood, Colo.: Thunder Valley National
June 6: Blountville, Tenn.: Tennessee National
June 13: Mount Morris, Pa.: High Point National
June 27: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek National
July 4: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud National
July 18: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek National
July 25: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal National
Aug. 8: New Berlin, N.y.: Unadilla National
Aug. 15: Tooele, Utah: Utah National
Aug. 22: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Indiana National
WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP rAcewMx.coM
March 21: Wortham, Texas: Freestone Spring Championship
April 12: San Bernardino, Calif.: California Classic
May 15: Sacramento, Calif.: Hangtown Motocross Classic
June 7: Blountville, Tenn.: Tennessee National
June 12: Mt. Morris, Pa.: High Point National
July 5: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud National
Aug. 21: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman National
MTN. DEW AMA ATV NATIONAL MOTOCROSS AtvMotocross.coM
March 21-22: Lizella, Ga.: Echeconnee
April 18-19: Kemp, Texas: Underground
May 2-3: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek
May 16-17: Morris, Pa.: High Point
May 30-31: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman
June 13-14: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge
June 27-28: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek
July 11-12: New Berlin, N.y.: Unadilla
July 25-26: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud
August 8-9: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: Loretta Lynn’s
AMSOIL
March 21-22: New Orleans, La.: Smoothie King Center
March 28-29: Austin, Texas: Frank Erwin Center
April 11-12: Spokane, Wash.: Spokane Arena
April 18-19: Tacoma, Wash.: Tacoma Dome
April 25-26: fresno, Calif.: Save Mart Center
May 1-3: Las Vegas, Nev.: South Point Arena AMA PROAM MOTOCROSS EVENTS AMARACING.COM
March 29: Sanford, N.C.: North Carolina State ChampionshipDevil’s Ridge Motocross, DevilsRidgeMotoX.com, (919) 776-1767
April 9-12: San Bernardino, Calif.: California ClassicGlen Helen Raceway, 2xPromotions.com, (559) 761-0897
April 12: Hamer, S.C.: The United States Mega Series - South of the Border, Victory-Sports.com, (423) 323-5497
April 19: Mount Carroll, Ill.: MC Motopark, MCmotopark.com, (815) 238-1614
April 25-26: Livingston, Tenn.: The United States Mega Series - Thunder Valley, Victory-Sports. com, (423) 323-5497
April 26: Rancho Cordova, Calif.: King of the West - Prairie City, 2xPromotions.com, (559) 761-0897
2015 EVENTS
rocky mountain atv/ mc ama amateur national motocross championship MXsports.coM
Northeast Area Qualifier
march 21-22: shippensburg, pa.: Doublin Gap, (717) 249-6036
march 28-29: englishtown, n.J.: englishtown, (732) 446-7800
april 11-12: Dillwyn, va.: actiontown mX park, (434) 836-7629
april 18-19: armagh, pa.: pleasure valley raceway, (814) 695-2453
may 2-3: mount morris, pa.: high point, (304) 284-0084
may 16-17: Winchester, n.h.: Winchester speed park, (603) 239-6406
northeast regional
may 30-31: Danville, va.: Birch creek motorsports (youth), (434) 836-7629
June 20-21: new Berlin, n y.: unadilla valley sports center - amateur, (607) 965-8450
Southeast Area Qualifier
march 28-29: Blountville, tenn.: muddy creek, (423) 323-5497
april 11-12: pell city, ala.: mill creek mX, (205) 699-8857
april 11-12: punta Gorda, Fla.: Florida Track and Trails, (239) 567-0227
april 18-19: tallassee, ala.: monster mountain, (334) 318-8475
may 2-3: Washington, Ga.: aonia pass, (706) 678-3737
may 16-17: henderson, n.c.: north carolina motorsports park, (252) 438-8192
southeast regional
June 13-14: Gainesville, Fla.: Gatorback (amateur), (407) 4532056
June 20-21: hamer, s.c.: south of the Border (youth), (423) 323-5497
Mid-East Area Qualifier
march 21-22: altamont, tenn.: Fast Farms mX park, (931) 235-2776
april 11-12: Waynesburg, ohio: malvern mX, (330) 575-0021
april 18-19: rossville, ind.: Wild cat creek mX, (765) 379-2482
april 25-26: livingston, tenn.: thunder valley, (423) 323-5497
may 2-3: millington, mich.: Baja acres, (989) 871-3356
may 9-10: london, ky.: Daniel Boone mX, (606) 231-2313
may 16-17: newaygo, mich.: Big air mX, (231) 652-5225
may 23-24: nashport, Ohio: Briarcliff MX, (740) 763-0935
mid-east regional
June 6-7: Buchanan, mich.: red Bud mX (amateur), (269) 6956405
June 27-28: Millfield, ohio: sunday creek raceway (youth), (304) 284-0084
north central area
Qualifier
march 28-29: maize, kan.: Bar 2 Bar mX, (620) 755-1370
april 11-12: Walnut, ill.: sunset ridge mX, (815) 379-9534
april 25-26: casey, ill.: lincoln trail motorsports, (217) 9322041
may 2-3: tigerton, Wis.: motozone, (920) 4192863
may 9-10: little Falls, minn.: little Falls raceway, (612) 919-3457
may 16-17: Garwin, iowa: Oak Ridge Motocross, (205) 699-8857
may 23-24: Byron, ill.: Byron motosports park, (815) 234-2271
north central regional
June 13-14: DeQuoin, ill.: Indian Hills (Youth), (205) 699-8857
June 20-21: millville, minn.: spring creek mX park (amateur), (507) 753-2779
south central area Qualifier
march 28-29: Fulton, miss.: Veteran MX
april 18-19: alvord, texas: oak hill raceway, (940) 577-2225
april 25-26: edgewood, Texas: Buffalo Creek MX, (214) 939-4321
may 2-3: Ponca City, okla.: ponca city mX, (580) 762-3635
may 16-17: lakewood, colo.: thunder valley mX, (303) 697-1003
south central regional
may 30-31: Wortham, texas: Freestone mX (amateur), (713) 9623386
June 20-21: prentiss, miss.: Golden pines (youth), (985) 273-1317
Northwest Area Qualifier
march 21-22: richland, Wash.: horn rapids mX, (509) 496-2958
may 9-10: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal mX park, (360) 601-5347
may 16-17: Billings, mont.: Billings MX, (406) 671-5151
may 23-24: tooele, utah: Miller Motorsports
northwest regional
June 6-7: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal mX park (youth/amateur), (360) 601-5347
Mid-West Area Qualifier
march 21-22: turlock, Calif.: Oatfield Raceway, (740) 297-6686
april 18-19: california city, calif.: cal city mX park, (760) 977-9774
may 9-10: hollister hills, calif.: hollister hills svra, (740) 297-6686
may 9-10: rocksprings, Wyo.: Rock Springs MX, (307) 389-1477
may 23-24: tooele, utah: Miller Motorsports Park
mid-West regional
June 13-14: rancho cordova, calif.: prairie city ohv (youth/ amateur), (740) 297-6686
Southwest Area Qualifier
march 28-29: perris, calif.: starwest mX park, (949) 276-5153
april 4-5: san Bernardino, calif.: Glen Helen Raceway, (909) 384-9342
april 11-12: moriarty, n m.: Sandia MX, (505) 259-6824
may 23-24: tooele, utah: Miller Motorsports Park southwest area regional
may 30-31: san Bernardino, calif.: Glen helen raceway (youth/ amateur), (909) 384-9342
DIRT TRACK
June 8: King’s Lynn, England
June 11: Vojens, Denmark
June 13: Vojens, Denmark
ama pro Flat track aMaproracING.coM
May 24: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile I
may 30: sacramento, calif.: Sacramento Mile
June 20: hagerstown, md.: Hagerstown HalfMile
June 27: lima, ohio: Lima Half-Mile
aug. 1: castle rock, Wash.: Castle Rock TT
aug. 4: rapid city, s.D.: Black Hills Half-Mile
aug. 16: peoria, ill.: Peoria TT
Sept. 6: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile II
oct. 3: calistoga, calif.: Calistoga Half-Mile
oct. 10: pomona, calif.: Flat Track Season Finale
ama vintaGe Dirt track national championship series aMaracING.coM
may 2: henry, ill.: Volusia Speedway Park, Half Mile
may 9: tar heel, n.c.: Tar Heel Speedway, Short Track
May 10: Tar Heel, N.C.: Tar Heel Speedway, Short Track
June 12: Harpursville, N.Y.: Short Track
June 13: Harpursville, N.Y.: Short Track
July 11: Ashland, Ohio: Ashland County Fairgrounds, Half Mile
Aug. 8: Indianapolis, Ind.: Marion County Fairgrounds, Short Track
Aug. 29: Oshkosh, Wis.: Oshkosh Speedzone, 3/8 Mile
Sept. 5: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Short Track
Sept. 26: Cuddebackville, N.Y.: Short Track
Sept. 27: Cuddebackville, N.Y.: Short Track
FeATured SerIeS: AMA All-STAr NATIONAl FlAT TrACk SerIeS SteveNaceRaciNg.com
May 22: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria Speedway, Short Track
May 23: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds, TT
June 13: Bucyrus, Ohio: Crawford County Fairgrounds, Half Mile
June 19: Ashland, Ohio: Ashland County Fairgrounds, Half Mile
July 4: Frederick, Md.: Frederick Fairgrounds, Half Mile
Aug. 5: Sturgis, S.d.: Sturgis Fairgrounds, Half Mile
Aug. 15: lewistown, Ill.: Spoon River Speedway, Short Track
Sept. 5: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Short Track
Sept. 26: York, Pa.: York Expo Center, Half Mile
FeATured SerIeS: AMA WINTer JAM, SHOWdOWN AT THe CeNTer - INdOOr dIrT TrACk SerIeS SteveNaceRaciNg.com
March 28: du Quoin, Ill.: Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
ROAD RACE
FIM rOAd rACINg WOrld CHAMPIONSHIP grANd PrIx (MOTOgP) Fim-live.com motogP.com
April 10-12: Austin, Texas: Circuit of the Americas
Aug. 7-9: Indianapolis, Ind.: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
FIM WOrld SuPerBIke CHAMPIONSHIP Fim-live.com | WoRldSBK.com
July 17-19: Monterey, Calif.: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
MOTOAMerICA rOAd rACINg SerIeS motoameRica.com
April 10-12: Austin, Texas: Circuit of the Americas - MotoGP support races
April 17-19: Braselton, ga.: Road Atlanta
May 15-17: Alton, Va.: Virginia International Raceway
2015 EVENTS
May 29-31: Wis.:
June 12-14: Birmingham, Ala.: Park
June 26-28: Toole, Miller Motorsports Park
July 17-19: Monterey, Calif.: WSBK support races
August 7-9: Indianapolis, Ind.:
Speedway - MotoGP support races
Sept. 11-13: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park
OFF-ROAD
INTerNATIONAl SIx dAYS eNdurO (ISde) Fim-live.com
Sept. 7-12: Kosice, Slovakia
FIM TrIAl deS NATIONS Fim-live.com
Sept. 19-20: Tarragona, Spain
FIM TrIAl WOrld CHAMPIONSHIP Fim-live.com
July 25-26: West greenwich, r.I.: Steppingstone Ranch
keNdA AMA NATIONAl eNdurO, PreSeNTed BY MOOSe rACINg NATIONAleNdur COM
March 22: gainesville, Texas: Gainesville Riders
April 19: West Point, Tenn.: NATRA, NATRA-westpoint.net
The AMA Beta National Dual-Sport Series features the country’s best organized dual-sport rides. Events include miles of well marked, challenging trail connected by scenic backcountry roads. The challenging, national caliber terrain is designed to bring out the best in each rider.
AmericanMotorcyclist.com
2015 EVENTS
May 17: Park Hills, Mo.: Missouri Mudders, MOmudders.com
June 14: Upton, Wyo.: Inyan Kara Riders
July 26: Cross Fork, Pa.: Brandywine Enduro Riders, BER.us
Aug. 23: Moorestown, Mich.: Lansing Motorcycle Club, LansingMotorcycleClub. org
Sept. 27: Lynnville, Ind.: Lynnville Area Dirt Riders Inc., LADirtRiders.com
Oct. 11: Matthews, Ind.: Muddobbers MC, MuddobbersMC.org
GeICO AMA endUrOCrOSS EnduroCross.Com
March 21: SLC, Utah: Energy Solutions Arena
May 1: Las Vegas, nev.: Orleans Arena
UPdATed: June 5: Austin, Texas: X Games, Circuit of the Americas
UPdATed: Sept. 26: Sacramento, Calif.: Sleep Train Arena
Oct. 3: denver, Colo.: National Western Complex
Oct. 17: everett, Wash.: XFINITY Arena
nov. 7: Boise, Idaho: Ford Idaho Center
nov. 21-22: Ontario, Calif.: Citizens Business Bank Arena
AMSOIL AMA GrAnd nATIOnAL CrOSS COUnTry SerIeS gnCCraCing.Com
March 7-8: Palatka, Fla.: Wild Boar
March 14-15: Washington, Ga.: The General
UPdATed: March 28-29: Morganton, N.C.: Steele Creek
April 11-12: Union, S.C.: Big Buck
April 25-26: Springville, Ind.: Limestone 100
May 9-10: Odessa, n.y.: The Tomahawk
May 23-24: Masontown, W. Va.: Mountaineer Run
June 6-7: Millfield, Ohio: John Penton
June 20-21: Snowshoe, W. Va.: Snowshoe
Sept. 19-20: new Berlin, n y.: Unadilla
Oct. 3-4: Somerset, Pa.: Moutain Ridge
Oct. 17-18: St. Clairsville, Ohio: Powerline Park
Oct. 31-nov. 1: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman
KendA SrT AMA nATIOnAL HAre And HOUnd CHAMPIOnSHIP nationalHarEandHound.Com
March 21-22: Murphy, Idaho: Dirt Inc., DirtIncRacing.com
April 25-26: Johnson Valley, Calif.: Vikings MC, VikingsMC.com
May 2: delta, Utah: Sage Riders MC, SageRidersMC.com
June 6-7: Snowville, Utah: Big Nasty Hillclimb LLC, X12Events.com
Aug. 22: Panaca, nev.: Silver State Trail Blazers
Oct. 24-25: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: 100s MC, 100smc.com
AIreS AMA/nATC MOTOTrIALS nATIOnAL CHAMPIOnSHIP SerIeS amaraCing.Com | mototrials.Com
April 11-12: Amarillo, Texas (West)
April 18-19: Kingman, Ariz. (West)
June 13-14: nehawka, neb.: mwta-trials.com (East)
June 20-21: Toronto, Ohio: trialsinc.org (East)
Aug. 8-9: Casper, Wyo. (West)
youth nationals and Women’s Open
July 3-5: Sequatchie, Tenn.: TrialsTrainingCenter.com (East)
Aug. 11-13: Howard, Colo.: ItsOffroad.com (West)
KendA AMA TenneSSee KnOCKOUT exTreMe endUrO tEnnEssEEKnoCKoutEnduro Com
Aug. 15-16: Sequatchie, Tenn.
AMA eAST HAre SCrAMBLeS SerIeS AMArACInG.COM
May 31 (Amateur, youth): Battle Creek, Mich.: Battle Creek Motorcycle Club, BattleCreekMotorcycle Club.com
July 11 (youth Bikes) | July 12 (Amateur Bikes & ATV): Berwick, Pa., Evansville MX Park, EvansvilleMXpark.com
July 19 (Amateur, youth): Mahoney City, Pa.: Valley Forge Trail Riders, VFTR. org
Aug. 2 (Amateur, youth): Catawissa, Pa.: High Mountain Dirt Riders, HMDR.com
nov. 7 (ATV) | nov. 8 (Amateur, youth): Kohoka, Mo.: Midwest Motorsports
KendA SrT AMA WeST HAre SCrAMBLeS SerIeS amaraCing.Com
April 11 (Amateur) | April 12 (ATV, youth): Shasta Lake, Calif.: Redding Dirt Riders, ReddingDirtRiders. com
May 16 (youth, Amateur): Caliente, nev.: Silver State Trail Blazers
June 20 (youth) | June 21 (Amateur): elkton, Ore.: ETRA, Inc., ETRA.net
Oct. 24 (Amateur, ATV, youth): Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Desert MC
nov. 7 (ATV, youth) | nov. 8 (Amateur): Searchlight, nev.: Get-Xtr-Eme.com
FeATUred SerIeS: APPALACHIAn CHAMPIOnSHIP endUrO SerIeS aCEs-raCEs.Com
March 29: Shade, Ohio: Lost in Lodi Enduro, Lodi Community/Volunteer Fire Dept.
April 12: Wellston, Ohio: Little Raccoon Classic Enduro, Appalachian Dirt Riders
May 3: Chandersville, Ohio: Grassman Enduro, Ohio Woods Riders
June 28: Athens, Ohio: Milk Run Enduro, Athens Motorcycle Club
July 19: Bergholz, Ohio: Lumberjack 100 Enduro
Aug. 2: Logan, Ohio: Jake-Tom Enduro, Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club
Aug. 9: Thring Springs, Pa.: Three Springs Enduro, Green Marble Enduro Riders
Aug. 30: McArthur, Ohio: Little Burr Enduro, Enduro Riders Association
Sept. 13: Londonderry, Ohio: Art Mitchell Memorial Enduro, Chillicothe Enduro Riders Association
Oct. 11: Matthews, Indiana: Muddobbers Enduro, Muddobbers Motorcycle Club
nov. 8: Greenville, Ohio: Peace Pipe Enduro, Treaty City Motorcycle Club
FeATUred SerIeS: BIG 6 AMA WeST COAST GrAnd PrIx SerIeS Big6raCing.Com
March 28-29: 29 Palms, Calif.: Hilltoppers MC, Rodeo and Motoplex
May 2-3: Primm, nev.: Shamrocks MC, Buffalo Bills Casino
Oct. 3-4: ridgecrest, Calif.: Viewfinders MC, Ridgecrest Fairgrounds
Oct. 31 - nov. 1: Location TBA: Prospectors MC
dec. 5-6: Location TBA: Vikings MC
FeATUred SerIeS: eAST COAST endUrO ASSOCIATIOn (eCeA) - endUrOS ECEa.org
March 22: Shamong, n.J.: Curly Fern Enduro, South Jersey Enduro Riders, SJER.org
April 12: Chatsworth, n.J.: Pine Barons Clock Run, Pine Barons Enduro Riders, PBER.webs.com
April 19: Port elizabeth, n.J.: Greenbrier Enduro, Tri-County Sportsmen Motorcycle Club, TeamHammer.org
May 3: delaware City, del.: Delaware State Enduro, Delaware Enduro Riders, DelawareEnduroRiders. com
May 24: Heckscherville, Pa.: Broad Mountain Enduro, Reading Off Road Riders, RORR.org
June 14: Deposit, N.Y.: Ridge Run Enduro, Ridge Riders Motorcycle Club, RidgeRiders.org
June 28: Blain, Pa.: Foggy Mountain Enduro, Susquehanna Off Road Riders, SORRmc.org
July 12: Gillett, Pa.: Barbed Wire Enduro, Southern Tier Enduro Riders
July 26: Cross Fork, Pa.: Rattlesnake National Enduro, Brandywine Enduro Riders, BER.us
Aug. 9: Three Springs, Pa.: Three Springs Enduro, Green Marble Enduro Riders, GreenMarbleEnduroRiders .org
Aug. 16: Berkshire, N.Y.: Speedsville Enduro, Ithaca Dirt Riders, IthacaDirtRiders.com
Aug. 30: Mauricetown, N.J.: Beehive Enduro, Competition Dirt Riders, CompetitionDirtRiders.org
Sept. 13: Shippensburg, Pa.: Michaux Enduro, South Penn Enduro Riders, SouthPennEnduroRiders. com
Sept. 20: Brandonville, Pa.: Moonshine Enduro, High Mountain Dirt Riders/ Valley Forge Trail Riders, vftr.org
Oct. 25: New Lisbon, N.J.: Scrub Pine Enduro, Ocean County Competition Riders, OCCR.net
Nov. 8: Warren Grove, N.J.: Stumpjumper Enduro, Motorcycle Competition Inc., RideMCI.com
Nov. 22: New Lisbon, N.J.: Pine Hill Enduro, Central Jersey Competition Riders, CJCRmc.org
FEATURED SERIES: EAST COAST ENDURO ASSOCIATION (ECEA) - HARE SCRAMBLES ECEA.ORG
March 28-29: Tri-County Hare Scrambles, TriCounty Sportsmen MC
May 16-17: Stumpjumper Hare Scrambles, Motorcycle Competition Inc.
May 30-31: Oxbo Hare Scrambles, South Penn Enduro Riders
June 6-7: Dogtown 50 National Hare Scrambles, Green Marble Enduro Riders
June 20-21: Reading Hare Scrambles, Reading Off Road Riders
July 18-19: Mountain Top National Hare Scrambles, Valley Forge Trail Riders
Aug. 1-2: Shotgun National Hare Scrambles, High Mountain Dirt Riders
Aug. 22-23: Hurricane Lane Hare Scrambles, Meteor Motorcycle Club
Sept. 26-27: Big Bass Hare Scrambles, Ridge Riders MC
Oct. 3-4: Sahara Sands Hare Scrambles, Pine Barons Enduro Riders/ South Jersey Enduro Riders
Oct. 17-18: Ormond Farms Hare Scrambles, Competition Dirt Riders
Nov. 14-15: Delaware Hare Scrambles, Delaware Enduro Riders
FEATURED SERIES: VIRGINIA CHAMPIONSHIP HARE SCRAMBLES SERIES VCHSS.ORG
March 29: Dahlgren, Va.: Race for Vision
April 12: Arlington, Va.: April Fools at Oak Ridge
April 19: Dillwyn, Va.: Central Virginia
May 3: Martinsville, Va.: Blue Ridge
May 24: Surry, Va.: Reddy Hole
June 7: Location TBA: Tidewater
June 21: Bristol, Va.: Harleywood
Aug. 16: Martinsville, Va.: Blue Ridge II
Aug. 30: Rural Retreat, Va.: Coyote Run
Sept. 13: Spring Grove, Va.: Peninsula at Southwark
Sept. 27: Chatham, Va.: Joe Lloyd Memorial
Oct. 11: Rural Retreat, Va.: Rattlesnake
Nov. 1: Spring Grove, Va.: Pipsico
Nov. 8: Rural Retreat, Va.: The Hillbilly Hare Scramble
FEATURED SERIES: WESTERN CHECKPOINT ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP RIDECHEC.COM
April 12: Camp Wood, Ariz.: AZ Trail Riders
April 19: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: United MC
June 6: Upton, Wyo.: Inyan Kara Riders
Oct. 3: Chimney Rock, Utah: Sageriders MC
Oct. 18: Red Mountain, Calif.: Training Wheels MC
Oct. 25: Elkins Flat, Calif.: Polka Dots MC
Nov. 15: Stoneyford, Calif.: Valley Climbers MC
FEATURED SERIES: WESTERN NEW YORK OFF-ROAD ASSOCIATION WNYOA.NET
May 3: Newfield, N.Y.: Dream Riders
May 10: Odessa, N.Y.: GNCC
May 24: Richford, N.Y.: Broome-Tioga Sports Center
May 31: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Victory Mountain Dirt Riders
June 7: Palermo, N.Y.: Arcadia Bark Busters
June 14: Lowman, N.Y.: Full Action Cycles
June 28: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Valley View Dirt Riders
July 12: Fassett, Pa.: Barbed Wire (STER)
July 19: Odessa, N.Y.: Seneca Highland
July 26: Homer, N.Y.: Knobby Acres
Aug. 2: Location TBA: Scooters
Aug. 23: South Edmeston, N.Y.: Thunder Ridge
Aug. 30: Speedsville, N.Y.: Cross Country Customs
Sept. 13: Moravia, N.Y.: Twisted Fence
Sept. 19-20: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla
Sept. 27: Jasper, N.Y.: STER
Oct. 11: Location TBD: The Finale
2015 EVENTS
April 3-5: Riverside, Calif.: Adams Motorsports Park
May 29-30: Plymouth, Wis.: Road America
July 3-4: Denver, Colo.: Colorado National Speedway
Aug. 14-15: Salt Lake City, Utah: Miller Motorsports Park
Sept. 18-20: Sturgis, S.D.: Downtown Sturgis
YAMAHA SUPER TÉNÉRÉ ADVENTURE RIDING SERIES
March 21-22: Tucson, Ariz.: Tucson Dual Sport LLC
April 11-12: Bybee, Tenn.: Appalachian Trail Riders
May 2-3: Buck Meadows, Calif.: Family Off-Road Adventures
May 16-17: McArthur, Ohio: Buckeye Dual Sporters
2015 EVENTS
May 31: Atlanta, N.Y.: Wayne County Motorcycle Club
June 6-7: Odell, Ore.: Northwest Tour & Trail
June 6-7: Lock Haven, Pa.: Durty Dabbers Motorcycle Club
June 6-7: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders
Aug. 15-16: Tillamook, Ore.: Northwest Tour & Trail
Sept. 12-13: Pineola, N.C.: Appalachian Trail Riders
UPDATED: Sept. 19-20: Logan, Ohio: Buckeye Dual Sporters
Sept. 26-27: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders
Oct. 24-25: Payson, Ariz.: Arizona Trail Riders
Oct. 31: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Tri-County Sportsmen MC Inc.
Nov. 13-15: Hammonton, N.J.: BMW of Manhattan Motorcycles
Nov. 27-28: Palmdale, Calif.: AMA District 37 Dual Sport
March 21-22: Tucson, Ariz.: Tucson Dual Sport LLC
June 6-7: Bixby, Mo.: Midwest Trail Riders Association
June 6-7: Odell, Ore.: Northwest Tour & Trail
June 6-7: Lock Haven, Pa.: Durty Dabbers Motorcycle Club
June 6-7: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders
June 27-28: Big Bear City, Calif.: Big Bear Trail Riders, Inc.
Aug. 15-16: Columbus, ind.: Stoney Lonesome M/C
Aug. 15-16: Tillamook, Ore.: Northwest Tour & Trail
UPDATED: Sept. 19-20: Logan, Ohio: Buckeye Dual Sporters
Sept. 26-27: Buck Meadows, Calif.: Family Off-Road Adventures
Sept. 26-27: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders
UPDATED: Oct. 3-4: McArthur, Ohio: Enduro Riders Association
Oct. 3-4: Mount Solon, Va.: Washington Area Trail Riders, Inc.
Oct. 24-25: Payson, Ariz.: Arizona Trail Riders
Oct. 31: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Tri-County Sportsmen MC Inc.
Nov. 27-28: Palmdale, Calif.: AMA District 37 Dual Sport
AMA NATiONAL CONVENTiONS AmericAnmotorcyclist.com
Americade
June 1-6: Lake George, N.Y.: Americade.com
The Golden Aspen Motorcycle rally Sept. 16-20: ruidoso, N.M.: MotorcycleRally. com
AMA NATiONAL GYPSY TOUrS AmericAnmotorcyclist.com
Laughlin river run April 22-26: Laughlin, Nev.: LaughlinRiverRun. com
republic of Texas (r.O.T.) rally
June 11-14: Austin, Texas: ROTrally.com
Laconia Motorcycle Week
June 13-21: Laconia, N.H.: LaconiaMCweek. com
Thunder in the Valley
June 25-28: Johnstown, P.a.: VisitJohnstownPA. com/thunderinthevalley/
37th Annual National Bikers roundup
Aug. 5-9: Hartsville, S.C.: nbrkcmo.com
Sturgis Aug. 3-9: Sturgis, S.D.: SturgisMotorcycleRally. com
Killington Classic
Aug. 27-30: Killington, Vt.: KillingtonClassic.com
AMA NATiONAL rALLiES AmericAnmotorcyclist.com
July 10-12: Lexington, Ohio: The largest annual fund-raiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. See AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event for more details.
AMA NATiONAL TOUriNG rALLiES AmericAnmotorcyclist.com
AspenCash rally
May 14-17: ruidoso, N.M.: MotorcycleRally. com
STAr 2015
June 21-25: Springdale, Ark.: RideMSTA.com/ srblog/star/
roadrUNNEr Motorcycle Touring & Travel Annual Touring Weekend
July 16-19: WinstonSalem, N.C.: RoadRUNNER.travel/ events/touring-weekend/
rally in The Gorge Aug. 26-30: Hood river, Ore.: soundrider.com/rally
AMA SiGNATUrE EVENTS AmericAnmotorcyclist.com
March of DimesBikers for Babies (events nationwide): BikerForBabies.org
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - ride for Kids (events nationwide): RideForKids.org
AMA ViNTAGE GrAND TOUr AmericAnmotorcyclist.com
road riders can earn points by attending events that are part of the AMA Vintage Grand Tour.
Visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com
> Riding > AMA Vintage Grand Tour to view elligible events, download the registration form, and get more information.
HALL OF FAME EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
The AMA Motorcycle 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 Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Main Hall: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame: The main floor of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame celebrates Hall of Fame inductees, the heroes of the track, road, trails and halls of government who have elevated the sport to new heights. Now featuring the 2014 inductees.
2 Wheels + Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition: The spirit, excitement and adventure of motorcycling is expressed through fine art.
Founder’s Hall: Honoring the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s generous contributors.
July 10-12: Lexington, Ohio: Demo. bikes from manufacturers, visit the swap meet, watch or compete in vintage racing, meet AMA Hall of Famers, attend seminars and more.
