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Left to right, top to bottom: 1) Allan Stern and Susan Scrimshaw. 2) Vincent Morris in Yosemite National Park. 3) Jim Siffring, Drew, Dave, Dan, Mike, Leif and Russ in Utah. 4) The Tama Rigler family at the Delaware Gap on the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border. 5) Doug Pippin on N.C. Route 80. 6) Matthew Murchison, 10, of Connecticut. 7) John Williams of Ohio. 8) Danielle Dunbar (center) and friends, Michigan Cycle Conservation Club Kids Camp. 9) Walk Skupski (sixth from the left) and group from Lakehurst Navel Air Engineering Center in Lakehurst, N.J., visiting Lancaster, Pa. 10) Jeremy Nixon says, “Thanks to the Baker City (Ore.) High School for letting us pitch
such” While in Oregon for the Hell’s Canyon Rally. 11) Eric Thomas. 12) Rick Stuart photo. 13) Kenwood Thayer atop Cooper Hill in Vermont with a beautiful view of New Hampshire. 14) Charles Goman blasts the berms. 15) Adventure-tourer Anne Kinchen of Ohio in Santiago, Chile. 16) Tom Whittles from Arden Hills, Minn., and Cheryl Whittles on a Harley-Aermacchi 125cc Rapido. 17) British motojournalist Paul Blezzard puts an electric motorcycle through its paces. 18) Nicole Radford hangs out with vintage trials riders. 19) Michael Schriebman just couldn’t resist this giant spud. 20) Ron Naslund takes in the mountain views. 21) AMA Board of Directors Chairman Stan Simpson (center) with son Kerry (right) and AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. Kerry had the helmet, donated by Simpson Helmets, decorated after Stan was named “AMA Motorcyclist of the Year.”
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BILL KRESNAK, Government Affairs Editor “We wanna be free to ride. We wanna be free to ride our machines without being hassled by The Man!”
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Stan Simpson, Chairman P.O. Box 1028, Cibolo, TX 78108
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Here in Northwest Oregon, I’ve ridden in the Tillamook State Forest since I was a kid. I’ve always been proud of how everyone shares the trails. I have had people on OVYZLIHJRÅHN\ZKV^U^OPSL YPKPUN and while I was worried that they might give us grief, all they have ever wanted were directions and recommendations of where they should visit. And we’ve always stopped our engines and allowed the horses to pass—good PR, I’d say.
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forest. No one can “walk the Earth” without leaving tracks, and that includes elk and deer.
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miles, and she had a big grin on her face every time we relived our adventure for the remainder of her visit.
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I have been a member of the AMA for six years, and I appreciate all you do for motorcyclists. However, I do have a complaint about your publication. It is very slick. I like that. However, it has gone from a publication in which I had some interest to one in which I have little interest. I have no PU[LYLZ[PU YHJPUNV
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you previously published on occasion, but they seem to be gone.
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I FEEL A DEEP AND PROFOUND GRATITUDE THAT, AS A WOMAN WHO HAS BEEN RIDING SINCE I WAS 20 YEARS OLD, THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY LIMITATIONS ON WHAT ANY OF US CAN ACHIEVE.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the contributions of pioneering women motorcyclists such as the Van Buren sisters, who rode from New York to California in 1916, or Dorothy “Dot” Robinson, who opened the door for women in racing as an enduro competitor and champion in the 1930s-50s. I am inspired by the courage and unyielding resolve of these great women. Not only did they weave together a rich and colorful tapestry of riding experiences, but they also sent a resounding message to the ^VYSK[OH[^VTLU OH]L HZPNUPÄJHU[WSHJL in motorcycling.
forever been shattered.
Old stereotypes are giving way to a newfound respect for how women are shaping motorcycling’s future. Many women are now at the helm in motorcycle media, manufacturing and racing, and thousands more have formed or joined clubs that are the hallmark of a strong community of women riders.
by Tigra Tsujikawa
each of us to shape our own destiny as motorcyclists. And I feel a deep and profound gratitude that, as a woman who has been riding since I was 20 years old, there are no longer any limitations on what any of us can achieve.
With the number of women purchasing motorcycles on the rise, manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson and Buell are taking note. This year, they are the premier sponsor of the AMA’s International Women and Motorcycling Conference. HarleyDavidson is also actively marketing to women with events such as “International Female Ride Day,” now in its third year. More than 20,000 women are already members of the AMA, and with more and more of us discovering the thrill of motorcycling, membership is increasing each year.
When I ride with other women, I feel an undeniable bond that comes from open acceptance, encouragement and sharing of experience.
In August, women—and men—from all walks of life will gather in Keystone, Colo., in the heart of the majestic Rocky 4V\U[HPUZMVY[OLÄM[O (4( 0U[LYUH[PVUHS Women and Motorcycling Conference. The theme, “Riding to New Heights,” could not be more appropriate—on every level. In addition to a host of great seminars, demo rides, and some of the most spectacular motorcycling roads this country has to offer, the conference will provide the V
“future course.”Check it out at www. WomenandMotorcycling.com.
Equally as inspiring for me is the TVKLYUKH`Z[VY`VM 3LZSPL 7VY[LYÄLSK who was named the 2008 AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year and who OVSKZ[OLVMÄJPHS[P[SLVM¸MHZ[LZ[MLTHSL motorcyclist in America.” Or of the touching account of Gail and Lisa Hatch, a mother-daughter team who chronicled their 9,000-mile cross-country journey in the October 2008 issue of this magazine. These women’s experiences, along with those of countless other riders, make a passionate statement that the “glass ceiling” for female motorcyclists has
I feel the camaraderie that unites us in an era when the door is open for
For all of us—from the novice rider ^OVPZLTIHYRPUNVU OLYÄYZ[ZVSV outing, to the seasoned veteran who has ridden thousands of miles on several continents—the road ahead is wide open. Tigra Tsujikawa is the AMA’s marketing and special events manager.
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Malcolm Smith Sells A Kid’s Dirtbike!
Normally, that headline would not be news. But in the wake of a federal law that unintentionally blocked youth-model off-road motorcycles and ATVs from being sold because of lead concerns in children’s small toys, things aren’t exactly normal in the kid’s dirtbike world.
In fact, with a federal ban by the Consumer Product Safety Commission against the sale of motorcycles and ATVs to children 12 and under, it was technically illegal at presstime to sell dirtbikes to kids. (See “No And Yes—Sort Of,” on the following page).
Yes, it’s a ridiculous, unintended consequence
of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
And on a warm afternoon in March at Malcolm Smith Motorsports in Riverside, Calif., the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer took a stand—and sold three youth motorcycles and an ATV despite the ban, one of them to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jeff Ward (sitting, far left), and others to artist and race team owner Troy Lee and Glen Helen MX track owner Bud Feldkamp.
Smith, a racer who was made famous by the landmark movie On Any Sunday and now owns a large, multi-line dealership, decided to sell youth machines despite the ban after a woman wanted to buy a kid’s bike and he was forced to say, “no.”
“At that point,” Smith said. “I’d had enough.”
At presstime for this magazine, two things had happened regarding the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) ban on the sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs to children 12 and under due to lead concerns:
*7:*JVTTPZZPVULYZ5HUJ`5VYK and Thomas Moore voted against excluding youth motorcycles and ATVs from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) so that they could be legally sold.
;OL[^VHSZVZHPK[OL`MH]VYLKHZ[H` of enforcement of the sales ban and called for a second vote on that potential delay.
What they didn’t exactly do is clear the muddy waters surrounding the lead-ban issue, which resulted when Congress passed the CPSIA in an effort to clamp down on lead paint in children’s playthings, and unintentionally ensnared ATVs and dirtbikes, which may contain lead in certain parts, like valve stems.
In fact, the latest developments have left as many questions as answers, such as: Does the CPSC have the authority to stay enforcement of the ban? Can state attorneys general, who also enforce the ban, stand down from their duty? And, most importantly, can a parent go buy his or her kid a new dirtbike?
Sadly, it may be some time before all those questions, and more, get answered in this fast-moving issue.
Still, there are several rays of hope out there for young riders caught in the unintended consequences of the CPSIA, notes Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations.
“The good news from all this is that the commissioners’ latest actions clearly show that they have heard the concerns of the OHV community, and they realize something is wrong with how the law could be implemented,” Moreland said. “The bad news is that we believe they had
the chance to actually solve the issue by voting to exclude motorcycles and ATVs from the SH^PU[OLÄYZ[WSHJL¹
There’s also potential good news on a possible exclusion by Congress. U.S. Senate and House members have written SL[[LYZ[V5VYKHUK4VVYL\YNPUN them to grant the exclusion.
“While the Act was passed with laudable intent, it has created a well-documented safety hazard for children, a severe and unwarranted disruption to families who recreate together, and a deleterious effect on youth amateur racing,” said the U.S. Senate letter.
The House letter noted: “If the petition requesting an exclusion is not granted, some consumers will likely purchase vehicles that are physically too large for young riders, exposing them to unnecessary risk. By eliminating these vehicles because of the suspicion that they may pose a theoretical threat of a lead hazard effectively trades away a proven safety intervention with an unproven one.”
Congress does have the opportunity to change the law. Two bipartisan bills have been introduced to end the ban: Senate Bill 608 by U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and House Resolution 1587 by U.S. Rep. Dennis Rehberg (R-Mont.).
Moreland noted that if the issue isn’t addressed immediately, irreparable harm will be done to family motorized recreational activities, youth racing and the powersports industry.
AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman, HUKV[OLYZTL[^P[O 5VYK[V[Y`[V convince her to end the ban.
“Many of the small dealers and suppliers are already struggling with an unfavorable economy and may not survive the loss of their youth vehicle and parts sales,” Moreland said.
“Furthermore, to eliminate the availability of ATVs and motorcycles designed for riders 12 and under will likely cause some consumers to buy OHVs that are physically too large,” he said.
You can take action now by contacting your congressional representatives and urging the bills’ passage by visiting www. AmericanMotorcyclist.com, clicking “Rights” and then selecting “Issues and 3LNPZSH[PVU¹^OLYL`V\»SSÄUKWYL^YP[[LU letters of support you can send with a mouse click.
Common Sense Talk From A 6-Year-Old On The Lead Ban
Motorcyclists, AMA members, motorcycle dealers and industry officials gathered in Washington D.C. in April to rally in support of an effort to overturn a ban on the sales of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs that is mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Standing in the Capitol Building Visitors Center, the rally-goers heard from federal lawmakers, powersports industry watchdogs and others, all urging the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to correct the unintended consequences of the CPSIA.
Of all the speakers at the rally, perhaps no one captured the problems the law has created for young motorcycle and ATV riders better than a youngster—an AMA member—who had to stand on a chair to be seen above the podium.
“My name is Chase Yentzer, and I’m six years old. I ride dirt bikes with my family. I race dirtbikes. Please give me my dirt bike back. I promise not to eat it,” he said, to thunderous applause.
The rally is one more step in the ongoing battle to convince the CSPC to grant an exemption from the CPSIA for the sale of youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs, noted Ed Moreland, the AMA’s vice president of government relations, who also attended the rally.
“Seeing so many motorcyclists and ATVers coming together to fight for their right to enjoy their favorite motorsports with their families is a testament to how strongly they feel about riding together,’’ Moreland said. “With the CPSC’s vote on an exclusion expected soon, I hope the message is coming through loud and clear that the unintended consequences of the CPSIA should be fixed—and soon—for riders, kids, parents, dealers and the entire industry.”
New York City has backed away from its ban on motorcycles in high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
That’s good news for motorcyclists, but the decision came too late for New Yorker Karen Perrine, who was ticketed in October 2005 for riding her Yamaha FZ1 in the HOV lane of the BrooklynQueens Expressway, and whose story was followed in this magazine over a year ago.
Perrine ended up paying more than $1,200 in fines, appeal and insurance expenses before getting the ticket dismissed by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles Appeals Board. She enlisted the aid of AMA Government Affairs Manager Imre Szauter during her fight, and she worked to get the rule changed even after her case was finished.
“I’m really happy about the change,” Perrine said, “and I’ll carry it with me when I ride in the HOV lane. It means a lot to me that I can be confident commuting in the HOV lane.”
The latest version of the New York City Traffic Rules, dated March 20, 2009, states that it is legal to ride a motorcycle in an HOV lane. The change was made after Jeff Cobb at Motorcycle Safety News called New York officials to get an update on the status of the law.
Before, the city barred motorcycles from using the lanes, and even asked U.S. Transportation Sec. Mary Peters to grant it permission to legally ban motorcycles.
AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman met with Peters to urge her to reject that
request from city transportation officials.
Thanks to the AMA and others, under federal law motorcycles must be allowed in HOV lanes unless it is proven to the U.S. transportation secretary that they pose a hazard in the lane.
The police department argued motorcyclists ride between traffic lanes or weave among traffic, which they said could pose a danger if motorcyclists are permitted to ride in HOV lanes and then veer into the adjacent highway lane.
The police also complained that motorcycles are difficult to pursue when their operators commit traffic violations.
Because of these complaints, the city barred motorcycles from HOV lanes and sought federal approval for its actions.
But Szauter called the police arguments “hogwash” since they involved enforcement issues and not safety issues.
City transportation officials, in rewriting the rules to allow motorcycles in HOV lanes, note that the change was made “to bring New York City’s traffic rules in compliance with federal law that permits motorcycles to operate on highways receiving federal funding.”
In the written Statement of Basis and Purpose of Rule, the transportation officials also note that “the secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation has not accepted DOT’s certification” that motorcycles pose a safety risk as required by federal law.
Stony Lonesome OHV Park Opens In Cullman County
One of the newest off-road parks in the nation, called Stony Lonesome, opened Dec. 12 in Cullman County in north central Alabama.
The 1,456-acre park is open for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, full-sized 4x4s, bicycles and horses. The park is divided into different areas for different machines.
The terrain varies from low areas that are a little more open and can get muddy in spots to heavily wooded hilly areas, with a few small rocky areas thrown in to make it interesting. Riders can work their way up to the top of the mountain and take in the views of the surrounding county.
Adult daily fees are $15 a day or $25 for the weekend. Hikers, mountain bikers, horse riders and children get a discount.
Cullman County bought the property in March 2007, with most of the money coming from the Alabama Department of Economic Development.
For more information, contact: Stony Lonesome OHV Park, 8323 AL Hwy 69S, *\SSTHU(3 VY JHSS[OL WHYRVMÄJL at (256) 287-1133. The website is www. stonylonesomeohv.us.
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American Motorcyclist: The high-end custom chopper market has come on strong in recent years. What impact has the current economy had on the custom industry?
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AM: What trends are still strong?
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early March morning. (Good thing, too. There’s no kickstarter backup.)
Other details about the Husaberg are as oddball as the motor. The fuel tank sits low and wraps around the chromiummolybdenum perimeter frame, while the airbox is positioned just under the front of the seat. The motor is fed by two oil pumps, one in the conventional sense and another to transfer excess oil from the head while the bike’s rider is navigating extended downhills.
If there’s one area the bike is merely average, it’s the WP suspension. The offroad-tuned units work well in stock trim in the woods but would be on the soft side for serious moto, particularly the shock. Of course, this bike is designed to tame mountains and long swathes of desert, not 80-foot uphill triples.
The most common deterrent to buying an FE for most will be the cost. This is a $10,000 dirt bike. (The FE570 lists for $9,998, while the FE450 is $9,498.) There are those, though, who will pay the price.
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WHAT IT IS: North America’s only publication dedicated to supermoto-style race, street and dual-sport motorcycles, including single- and twin-cylinder motorcycles up to 1,100cc. SMR debuted in late 2003 at the AMA Red Bull Supermoto A-Go-Go in Las Vegas.
THE SMR STAFF SAYS: “Passion for two-wheeled fun is what drives our staff of two to put out one of the best-looking independent motorcycle publications in America. If you’re not a supermoto fan, you just might become one after perusing the offbeat stories, bike tests and amazing photography printed on thick glossy paper, usually 100-plus pages.”
WHAT’S FAIR GAME: SMR covers a little bit of everything from the growing supermoto-style street and dual-sport market to AMA amateur and pro racing. And don’t be surprised to see them dabble with 450cc motocross bikes in all forms from complete stockers, full-mod supermoto conversions to possibly 450 super-single road race bikes.
FIND IT: Subscriptions direct to your door from smrmagazine.com and at select motorcycle shops all over the United States. See the website for details, along with the latest breaking news, tidbits and short videos.
YOU ASK:
I’ve been riding for a few years, but I admit that I’m still a little uncomfortable when backing up my bike. Any ideas?
THE MSF RESPONDS:
The best technique to use depends on how far you plan to back up, the surface traction, and how level the surface is. In general, using both legs to push back
as you sit on the bike is possible assuming you have the leg length and strength. You can squeeze the front brake lever, push down on the handlebars to compress the forks, and use the rebound to start the bike moving backward. Use the front brake lever to control your speed. It is also possible to back up while standing beside your motorcycle. Stand on the left side and lean the bike toward
you. Hold the left handgrip and the passenger hand-hold or similar spot. Use your body weight to help hold the motorcycle upright and leverage your torso to push the motorcycle back.
One of the simplest tips, however, is to plan ahead. If a parking space is angled down from the entrance, turn your bike around and let gravity help you back into it. Then you can ride out later.
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Vermont’s Shelburne Museum To Feature Bikes
Just in time for the Americade Rally in nearby Lake George, N.Y., the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, V t., will feature an exhibit focused on the art and beauty of classic and custom motorcycles.
The exhibit, “Full Throttle: Vintage Motorcycles, Custom Choppers and Racing Machines” will run from May 17 through Oct. 25, 2009, at the unique museum, which makes use of numerous historic buildings located on the facility’s grounds, including a three-story round barn that will house the exhibit.
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artistry of a mode of transportation that inspired a subculture all its own,” says Associate Curator K ory Rogers. “From [ O JLU [\ Y ` IPJ ` JSL ZV\[Ä[[ L K^ P [ O Z[ LHT engines to high performance sport bikes of today, Full Throttle examines how the quest for speed has acted as a catalyst for technological and aesthetic advances in motorcycle design.”
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Details: Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children 4-18. More info is at www.shelburnemuseum.org.
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He looked shocked, as I must have, and rolled his window down.
“I am so sorry,” he said. “But I know that there’s a camera at this intersection and I’ve already gotten two tickets. I didn’t want another one.”
Looking back, my mistake was in assuming what the behavior of the motorist in front of me was going to be, and then actually gunning the bike on a yellow light. Bad move.
The good thing was the fact that I kept a prudent distance between myself and the car in front of me. I was also able to recognize that I was losing traction, and managed to take corrective action, as well as using a combination of braking and swerving. These were skills I learned in the MSF course I took when I got my license, and they came in handy.
Gerry Pinzon
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Northwest and North Central Regions Up For Election
The AMA announced in April that applications are being accepted for two seats on the AMA Board of Directors. Individual member representatives will be elected to represent the Northwest and North Central regions. The current terms expire in February 2010.
Individual members who wish to be candidates for these positions must submit a candidate’s application no later than Aug. 1, 2009. Candidate applications
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In the 1920s and ’30s, few motorsports were more popular than speedway short-track racing, and Lloyd “Sprouts” Elder was one of its biggest and most enduring stars.
In addition to being a champion speedway rider at home and abroad during the 1920s and ’30s, Elder helped organize speedway racing on the east and west coasts of America. He later became an AMA referee and a member of the competition committee.
Sprouts cut his teeth racing on some of the last surviving board tracks of the 1920s. But he really began to make a name for himself during the late ’20s by racing overseas. He earned the “Golden Helmet” for winning the Australian Championship in 1927. He won the title against top Australian, British and American riders who honed their skills in the winter months racing in the Australian summer. Sprouts also won racing titles in South America.
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We caught up with Coy in the middle of this year’s Supercross season to get some more background on the team.
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AM: What prompted you to get into motorcycle racing?
CG: My family loves racing. My dad, brother and I all rode motocross growing up, and we’ve followed it since. Being around pro football all my life, I liked the physical training aspects of sports, as well as the engineering side of motorsports. Motocross really brings these two sides together. You cannot succeed if you are
Bobbitt Maintains Points Lead
Shock Doctor/ KTM Factory rider Mike Lafferty won his second consecutive race of the AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series at the fourth round in Forest Hill, La., answering his closest rival’s two wins to open the season.
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lead in the championship points to put it on cruise control as the season winds down and a title seems certain. But Mahindra Tractors/Tuf Honda’s Jeff Gibson doesn’t play by those rules.
The Westerville, Ohio, rider won the ÄYZ[YHJLVM[OL /PNOSHUK/LPNO[Z2` doubleheader to claim the 2009 AMA Arenacross Series Championship. It was Gibson’s sixth win on the season.
“This is just awesome,” Gibson said. “It’s been a long season and I’ve been fortunate to have things work out for me. My bikes have been amazing all season and I could not have accomplished this without the help of my Tuf Honda team. I’m proud to be an Arenacross champion and it’s a pleasure to be part of such a fantastic series.”
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The ’09 championship is the third straight title, with three separate riders, for the Tuf Honda team.
Finishing second in the points race was Triple Effect Kawasaki’s Brock Sellards, just two points ahead of Babbitt’s Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Chad Johnson, 278 to 276
ISDE Team USA Reloads For 2009
The world will be racing this Oct. 12-17 in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, to determine the best off-road racing team on the planet, and the AMA is proud to announce that the United States is sending one of its most capable teams ever.
Returning to take on the world at the 84th International Six Days Enduro will be last year’s third-place team: Destry Abbott, Kurt Caselli, Ricky Dietrich, Jimmy Jarrett, Nathan Kanney and Nathan Woods.
“We are reloaded. We are ready. We are looking forward to showing the best off-roaders in the world that Team USA is not just a threat to place, but a threat to win,” said AMA Off-Road Racing Manager Chuck Weir.
Returning to represent the U.S. Trophy team for the third time is Team Captain Caselli. The 25-year-old Caselli, who races the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series for Shock Doctor/KTM, battled for the overall lead at the 2008 ISDE before crashing out on day three.
“We like the location this year. Portugal is dry, rocky and dusty -- kind of like what
we have out west, where the majority of our team is from,” said Caselli, who likely will ride a KTM 300XC in the E3 class.
Another Team USA veteran is Abbott, who is contesting the AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship and the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) for Monster Energy Kawasaki.
“We are all committed to doing what’s best for the team. It’s not an individual thing,” Abbott said. “We’re all about team, and that’s what you need to do when you race something like this.”
In addition to the riders’ individual sponsors, Arai Americas, KLIM and Spectro Oils of America are providing support to ISDE Team USA.
Richard Burleson’s 1979 Husqvarna 390WR Enduro
From 1974 to 1981, there were only two important names in American enduro racing: Dick Burleson and Husqvarna. That’s because every season during that eight-year stretch, Burleson came out on top in the AMA Natural Enduro Championship.
This is the bike that “King Richard” used in 1979 to win his sixth title.
This 1979 Husqvarna 390WR features twin rear shocks tilted forward in a “laydown” position and a single-cylinder, 390cc, two-stroke motor. Burleson competed on this lightweight, air-cooled machine at a time when the Japanese were turning their attention to monoshock rear suspensions and liquid cooling.
Burleson says that this Husqvarna handled well in the woods, thanks in part to a front fork design that balanced several factors.
“At the time, we still had fairly smalldiameter fork tubes,” he says. “But the WR had 10 inches of fork travel, not ZV[OL`^VYRLK^LSS 0[^HZÅL_PISL enough to be kind of cushy, but not so much you couldn’t steer it.”
Plus, he remembers, the motor was stellar.
“Those motors were awesome,” he says. “The character of the power, the amount of power and the power delivery were pretty darn good. It was strong, but it didn’t hit too hard. It would keep the tire
hooked to the ground. I honestly think if you put that motor in a modern chassis, you could still go pretty good.”
Along with the motor’s reliability, the bike was an unbeatable package, Burleson recalls, and he won his sixth title by a comfortable margin.
“It’s kind of like today, where I think winning is mostly mental,” he says.
“Back then, I always thought I had the best motorcycle. And I did have the best motorcycle.”
This 1979 Husqvarna 390WR is just one of the historic machines on display in the Hall of Fame Gallery of the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.
In an act of desperation more than 25 years ago, Bill Dutcher created what has become one of the country’s largest, most enduring motorcycle events. And he hasn’t let off the gas since.
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things to make my bicycle go faster. And then there was a time when I went over to my sister’s house and her husband owned an Indian. My stepfather asked me if I’d like to go for a ride on his brothr’s big Indian.
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When I was about 15 or 16, we had moved to Connecticut, and a friend of mine out in the country had a Triumph Tiger Cub. We laid out a racetrack and we raced around it all the time. Going fast and smooth was totally natural to me. I mean, it worked. My friend was bigger, and he hated the fact that I could beat him. I was lighter and better, and it really did seem like I had a knack for it.
I was also racing sailboats—it’s what you did when you lived on the coast of Connecticut. I managed to win a trip to race against the Royal Swedish Yacht Club in Sweden in the summer of my senior year. It was a six-week deal, and after that I had six weeks before I was to start college, so I thought, “This is great! I’m going to go see Europe.” I’m amazed now that my parents let me do it, a 17-year-old kid.
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It was a pretty inauspicious beginning. But I learned I was pretty good at starts, at least.
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On His First Race As An Amateur
I sold the Cub to help pay for college, and ended up in Boston with that impossible-tokill Honda Hawk. In the spring of my junior year, I bought a used Greeves scrambler that was almost competitive. At the time, New England had a very competitive scrambles group. Joe Bolger, who’s in the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame, competed in it. I entered some races and was promoted to amateur (from novice) pretty quickly.
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front and center at Americade. So we had the whole growth of the touring market occurring then, and we were 100-percent touring-motorcycle focused at the time, and that was not a bad thing to be focused on.
At the same time, there are more than 20,000 pillows in hotel rooms for rent in the Lake George region. We’re only a day’s ride from about a third of North America’s population. And the roads of the Adirondacks are to die for. The area was logged 100 years ago, and all the twisty logging roads became paved roads. And the Adirondack forest preserve protected against development, so you have an \UKL]LSVWLK WHYR[OH[PZSHYNLY[OHUÄ]L VM the smallest states in the U.S. It’s a great place to ride.
;OL TVZ[ZPNUPÄJHU[JOHUNL PU motorcycling from Americade’s point of view is obviously the arrival of cruisers. That’s been good because it popularized motorcycling, but it’s bad because it has made loud pipes almost a badge of honor in some circles. That’s really bad. You need look no further than Myrtle Beach, S.C., which is telling motorcyclists to stay away, to see how bad. If you let it go, it goes. And pretty soon, the community gets tired of it.
When you get 50,000 or 100,000 loud bikes, it wakes the public up. Motorcyclists represent only about 2 percent of the U.S. population. You don’t have to be Einstein to ÄN\YL V\[[OH[PM[OLWLYJLU[[PJRZVMM[OL 98 percent in a democracy, bad things are going to happen to that 2 percent.
Celebrity motorcyclists have made some portions of our society more willing to accept intrusive noise. But at the same time, like two waves going in opposite directions, plenty of people are deciding they don’t have to put up with it. Baby boomers are getting older and crotchety-er, and they’re much less willing to put up with noise. Communities are trying to ban motorcycles because of it.
Then there’s stunting on public roads that is going to hurt us. The level of skill is amazing, but the problem is where you do it. I hope it goes the way that drag racing went. Once drag strips were built, people took it off public roads.
Which is worse? Hard to say. The sad reality is that most cruisers have their pipes on the right side. Car drivers sit on the left side. Drivers have their left-side windows down in the summer, when people are out riding. The noise goes directly to them.
And when someone does a stand-up wheelie down the center line, and jellies the eardrum of a driver while exerting his so-called “rights to freedom,” what’s that driver going to say when he has a chat with his legislator?
That’s a tough one, in these days of all days! I guess, to the degree that I can assume that we’re all coming out of this weak economic tunnel at some point, I have to say I’m happy with our registration numbers for this year. I know that some of the OEMs that depend on new bike sales
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Long-term, what it’s really about is people and being social with each other. Americade has become a really important part of people’s lives; it’s like Christmas. And some people have said we ought to move it, but, that said, I live here, we all love it. And there’s a huge number of people who are happy to come back here and see their friends every year, so we’re really blessed.
Americade is kind of a convention, around which a rally has formed, around which a happening has formed. I’m not totally happy with that outer layer, with the loud-pipe element that rolls into town wanting to turn Americade into something it’s not. But that’s part of it. If you’re the host, do you want your party full of loud guests who will tick off the neighbors, or do you want your party to be full of polite guests?
There’s no group I can think of which is simultaneously more diverse, more interesting, more friendly and less pretentious than motorcyclists. I’ve enjoyed meeting racers, executives, a neonatal cardiologist, celebrities, and others, and whenever we start talking about bikes, there are no barriers, just enthusiastic conversation between friends.
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Nobody goes on forever, but I still enjoy it, even after 27 years. I enjoy coming to [OL VMÄJL L]LY`TVYUPUN HUK^VYRPUN^P[O our 10 employees, I enjoy our 200-plus volunteer staffers, too. And I still enjoy going to Americade. Over the years, some friends have suggested that I ought to sell Americade, but why? That would let down the Americaders, not to mention my son and the people who work with us. And what would I do? Sit around and read The Wall Street Journal?
LONG-TERM, WHAT IT’S REALLY ABOUT IS PEOPLE AND BEING SOCIAL WITH EACH OTHER. AMERICADE HAS BECOME A REALLY IMPORTANT PART OF PEOPLE’S LIVES; IT’S LIKE CHRISTMAS.
I love motorcycles and motorcycling. I put the needle in my arm when I was 17, and I don’t plan to pull it out anytime soon.
WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE For additional video features with Bill Dutcher, check out the AMA’s YouTube Channel at www. youtube.com/AmericanMotorcyclist.
People who want to shut motorized recreation out of public land are nothing new. The AMA
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Unfortunately, the tactics used by anti-access groups are changing. What used to take months and involve public hearings and input from land managers is now taking weeks—and sometimes only days. Worse, it often involves absolutely zero public debate.
The result is that off-highway motorcyclists and ATV riders—along with mountain bicyclists and other classes of forest users—are getting closed out of vast acres of public land with little more than the stroke of a pen.
What’s changed? Congress. Our legislators now appear more than willing to suddenly use little-known parliamentary procedures to fasttrack anti-access legislation without debate. And that means motorcyclists and other off-highway vehicle operators are often left holding an empty bag while potential riding acreage dwindles.
The latest example of Congress’ new tactic came earlier this year, when a U.S. senator introduced a bill to block trail riders, and even
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mountain bike riders, from ever riding on 2.1 million acres of public land in nine states. The AMA and others rallied to help defeat the bill in the House, only to see the bill revived practically overnight with a little-used procedural loophole, then passed and signed into law in an astounding 11 days.
There was no public debate on a bill that was a daunting collection of some 170 pieces of legislation and more than 1,300 pages of text.
“Clearly, there’s plenty wrong with how this happened, and what the law itself does by unreasonably banning motorized recreation on 2.1 million acres of public lands that are now inappropriately designated as Wilderness,” said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. “What’s particularly disturbing about this land grab is that the Senate leaders subverted what is supposed to be an open process to push legislation through Congress quickly and without the opportunity for full public input and congressional debate.
“This is not the way to produce thoughtful legislation.”
REID AND OTHER SENATE LEADERS THEN TOOK THE ENTIRE 170-BILL, 1,300-PAGE TEXT OF THEIR FAILED WILDERNESS LEGISLATION AND ADDED IT ONTO A MINOR—AND ENTIRELY UNRELATED—TWO-PAGE REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLEFIELD BILL AS AN AMENDMENT. MORE AMAZINGLY, THANKS TO THE BATTLEFIELD BILL’S PREFERENTIAL STATUS, THE 1,300-PAGE “AMENDMENT” COULD NOT BE ALTERED.
In this latest blow to off-highway motorcyclists, Senate Majority (Democratic) Leader Harry Reid of Nevada wanted to get legislation approved that would, among other things, make sure that riders could never operate motorcycles and ATVs on certain lands.
To accomplish his goal, he put together a patchwork of more than 170 separate bills, hoping that the legislation would offer something that everyone in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House could support.
The package, introduced on Jan. 7, was designed to create more than 2.1 million acres of designated Wilderness land, which would shut out all motorized vehicles. The legislation also attempted to make the National Landscape Conservation System permanent, which could further lock up another 26 million acres of public land. This system creates an additional level of bureaucracy in the already muddled Travel Management Rule for the national forests, and would remove much of the authority of existing agencies in managing public lands.
The legislation also offered some oddities for a land bill, such as millions of dollars for spinal cord injury research and money for St. Augustine, Fla., to celebrate its 450th birthday.
The mishmash of bills stuck into the legislation, coupled with the bill being fast-tracked through the legislative process, raised the ire of the AMA, its sister organization the All-Terrain Vehicle Association, and other groups, including Americans for Responsible Recreational Access, the BlueRibbon Coalition, the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Specialty Vehicle Instititue of America, the Off-Road Business Association and the American Council of Snowmobile Associations.
Despite the best efforts of these groups, OV^L]LY<:ZLUH[VYZKPKPU MHJ[ÄUK things they could support in the legislation. The Senate approved the massive bill— Senate Bill 22: The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009—by a vote of 73 to 21 on Jan. 15 and sent it to the House for consideration.
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But thanks to the growing efforts of AMA members and others, who were making their feelings known to their legislators through a push by OHV (off-highway vehicle) organizations, House members were ready to put the brakes on the bill.
In fact, a number of representatives spoke out against the bill, including U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah).
“Poor process produces poor product, and this is an example of congressional process at its worst,” said Bishop. “Parts of this bill are good, and parts are very bad. Each part deserves to be discussed and voted on its own merits.”
Thanks to such efforts, and increased pressure from AMA/ATVA members and other OHVers, the bill was defeated. It failed to get the required two-thirds vote of House members for approval, and went down 282 yes votes to 144 no, with six abstaining.
It was a victory that OHV advocates could not have won alone.
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Bishop noted the bill would have cut off reasonable access “for a whole host of activities” on our public lands.
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—Dan Kleen, president, National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
who appreciate access, such as the millions of folks who enjoy responsible recreation on our public lands,’’ he said.
He noted that grassroots lobbying had
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The AMA Fights The Ones That Clearly Shouldn’t Have Federal Protection
Responsible off-highway motorcyclists and AT Vers are environmentalists, too, and also believe in preserving expanses of land for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
But too many times, attempts to force motorcyclists and AT Vers off public land are simply efforts by people to make a forest or other public area their own private recreation areas, notes AMA Vice President for Government Relations Ed Moreland. It’s those efforts that the AMA/AT VA and its TLTILY ZÄ NO [
“The AMA/AT VA doesn’t oppose Wilderness designations for public land that meets the requirements of the National Wilderness Act of 19 6 4,” Moreland says. “Those requirements include land that generally appears to have been affected primarily by the force of nature, with the imprint of man’s work substantially unnoticed.”
However, too many attempts are made to apply the Wilderness designation to land that isn’t the pristine terrain covered by both the letter and intent of the Wilderness law, he notes.
After the Wilderness law was passed, Congress looked at all the land in the United States that should be designated as Wilderness, and lawmakers made those designations, resulting in more than 100 million acres of Wilderness land
Recreational Riding Banned On 2.1 Million Acres Of Public Land
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they are—but they’re also a clear indication that these threats aren’t going to end, Moreland noted.
“This land grab is just the latest effort by the federal government to restrict recreational access to America’s public lands,” he said. “AMA and ATVA members responded to our calls for action and helped shape the debate of this legislation.
“Our voice must grow stronger if we are to head off these and other threats in the future, and I encourage all motorcyclists to sign up for the AMA’s legislative alerts,” he said.
Through the AMA/ATVA Government Relations Department’s Action E-list, riders JHU IL UV[PÄLK I`L THPS^OLU[OL`JHU make a difference on important issues. To sign up, go to the AMA website at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com, click on “Rights,” and then “Issues & Legislation,” and then “Action E-list” at the bottom.
Trying to build on the momentum of the passage of the Wilderness bill, other federal lawmakers have, or said they will, introduce legislation to create even more Wilderness, which would shut out motorcycles and ATVs even further.
Senate Bill 799 and its companion measure, House Resolution 1925, would designate some 9.4 million acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Utah as Wilderness.
House Resolution 980 would designate as Wilderness certain national forest land in Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) are pushing Senate Bill 721 and House Resolution 1769 to add 22,000 acres to the 394,000-acre Alpine Lakes Wilderness
There’s “no substitute for the voice of each and every OHV rider helping to protect your riding opportunities.”
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Area in Washington state.
“There are many people out there who do not like this sport and are working hard to shut us down,” said Dan Kleen, president of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council. “As a result, riding areas are disappearing.
“If people do not start to get involved more, we are going to lose many more areas,” he said. We may not feel the impact, but our children and grandchildren will. Apathy in our own organizations is our biggest enemy.”
Kathy Van Kleeck, senior vice president for government relations for the Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, agrees that the current Congress probably will attack off-highway riding more than any other Congress has.
“The Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America work closely with the AMA and other OHV advocacy groups to make the voice of OHV recreation heard on Capitol Hill and within the federal land management agencies,” she said.
“But it’s no substitute for the voice of each and every OHV rider helping to protect your riding opportunities,” Van Kleeck said.
Van Kleeck suggested riders join a local club, get to know the land management agency staff at their favorite riding area, make their thoughts known when asked for public comment on land management decisions, and let their members of Congress know that responsible OHV recreation is important.
Every action helps.
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After their recent success in ram-rodding a massive bill through Congress to close 2.1 million acres of public land, anti-access lawmakers are already readying new attacks designed to shut motorized recreation out of even more land.
In fact, Wilderness bills are currently targeting the closure of an incredible 3 6 million acres—an amount that would dwarf even the 15 million acres closed off in the California Desert Protection Act in the 1970s.
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A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages.
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The Stars of the AMA Lucas Oil Motocross Championship hit the track at High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Penn., on June 13 for the fourth round of the series. The pros then head to Lakewood, Colo., June 27 and Buchanan, Mich., July 4. Info: www.mxnationals.com.
2 Don’t miss Americade June 1- 6 in Lake George, N.Y. A National Convention in the AMA Premier Touring Series, Americade will feature a bunch of new stuff, including a fuel economy run, and a talk by AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. Info: www.tourexpo.com.
3 The American Roadside Attractions Grand Tour presented by the Road Winders Motorcycle Club is now under way. What could be more American than an 11-foot ball of twine in Darwin, Minn., an auto graveyard known as “Carhenge” in Alliance, Neb., or the world’s largest muskellunge in Hayward, Wis.? The Road Winders want to help `V\ÄU K H Z T \ JO YLHS (TLYPJHU Y V H KZ P K L kitsch as possible. Info: hogman1905 3@ yahoo.com.
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5 Fans of AMA Pro Flat Track can catch the pros on June 20 at the Volunteer Halfmile at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn. The show then moves to the Lima, Ohio, Half-mile on June 27. Info: www. amaproracing.com.
AMA V intage Motorcycle Days will take place July 24-2 6 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. AMA V intage Motorcycle Days has grown to become America’s grandest celebration of motorcycling heritage, and features numerous activities inspired by all eras.
The AMA Pro Hillclimb Championship kicks off on June 7 at the White Rose Motorcycle Club in Jefferson, Penn. >H [ JO ;PNLY : [ YHUR OP ZÄYL IYLH [ PUN Yamaha R1-powered hillclimber and the rest of the pro hillclimb contingent as they see who’s the fastest racer up the mountain. Info: www.amaproracing.com.
The weekend is loaded with highlights, including the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, demo rides, seminars, bike shows, stunt shows, guided rides through the rolling Ohio countryside, and various forms of vintage racing.
Info: www.vintagemotorcycledays.com.
The following pages list AMAsanctioned events for this month, up to date at press time. Current listings are in the Riding and Racing sections of www. AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
The biggest events—pro races, national-championship amateur competition, and major rides and rallies—are highlighted in color boxes.
For these series, we list all of the remaining events for the entire year. Then there are the local events, the backbone of the AMA’s riding and racing calendar. These events are listed by state and are broken down by type, so `V\JHU X \
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JUNE 6 (S,T,Y): REYNOLDS (D-9): SILV ER DOLLAR MX, C/O STE V E JONES; 6 AM; HWY 9 6 W/JST W OF TWN; (478) 555-4 673
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 14 (S,Y): CLANTON (D-43): CLANTON TRAC K AND TRAIL, EDWIN PETTY; 2445 CO RD 6 07; (205) 755-7414
ALASKA
ROAD RUN
JUN 6 (R): FAIRBAN KS (D-40): 2 DAY E V ENT: FORGET-ME-NOT MISSION, NANCY BIDWELL FAIRBAN KS TO SOLDOTNA; (907) 978-7809
ARI ZONA
ROAD RALLY
JUN 5 (R): RIO RICO (D-31): 2 DAY E V ENT: SOUTHERN ARIZONA HARLEY R, ROSE CONFER; 2 PM; ESPLENDOR RESORT/10 6 9 CAMINO CARALAMPI; (520) 378-0820
ARKANSAS
ROAD RALLY
JUN 12 (R): BENTON V ILLE (D-19): 2 DAY E V ENT: OZ AR K V INTAGE MOTORCYCLE, BILL FERGUS; 84 6 4 W MCNELLY RD; (479) 3 66 -3703
ROAD RUN
JUN 20 (R): NEWHALL (D-37): SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTOR, BLA K E ANDERSON; 7 AM; DOG DAYS OF SUMMER RIDE; (714) 308-8083
JUN 28 (R): EL CAJON (D-38): BLUE K NIGHTSCA V I, GLENN CARPENTER; MOTOWORLD/315 N MAGNOLIA AV E; ( 619) 913-9050
GYPSY TOUR
JUN 13 (R): FAIRFIELD (D-3 6 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: AMA-DIST 3 6 ROAD DI V ISION, BOB HANSEL; 9 AM; TBA; (707) 793-0251
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 6 (R): REDDING (D-3 6 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: REDDING DIRT RIDERS, K ARL HAN K INS; 8 AM; SHASTA DAM/CHEC K WEB SITE; (530) 953-7272
JUN 14 (R): SAN BERNARDINO (D-37): CHARITY: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE CLAC K ; 7 AM; GLEN HELEN RACEWAY/18585 V ERDEMONT RNCH RD/I-215N TO PALM AV E EX; (800) 253- 6 530
JUN 27 (R): BIG BEAR LA K E (D-37): 2 DAY E V ENT: BIG BEAR TRAIL RIDERS CLU, JIM NICHOLSON; 6 AM; BIG BEAR LA K E CON V ENTION CTR/42900 BIG BEAR BLV D; (818) 391-3031
SHORT TRACK
JUN 6 (S,T,Y): JUN 13 (S,T,Y): CLEMENTS (D-3 6 ): STOC K TON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, MICHELLE JONES; 2 PM; CLEMENTS STAMPEDE GROUNDS; (209) 518-0172
JUN 27 (S,T,Y): LODI (D-3 6 ): LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JEFF G TAYLOR; 2 PM; 5801 E MORSE RD; (209) 3 6 8-7182
SCRAMBLES
JUN 20 (S,T,Y): LODI (D-3 6 ): LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JEFF G TAYLOR; 2 PM; 5801 E MORSE RD; (209) 3 6 8-7182
MOTOCROSS
JUN 28 (S,T,Y): PALMDALE (D-37): DESERT DAISIES MOTORCYCLE, JANINE KOHLS; 6:30 AM; LACR 208 SHANER ROAD; ( 661) 272-8889
JUN 7 (S): LONG BARN (D-35): MERCED DIRT RIDERS INC, MICHAEL E DAMASO; STANISLAUS NAT’L FOREST/6 MI E OF TOWN ON HWY 108; (209) 613- 6610
EUROPEAN SCRAMBLES
JUN 13 (S): LUCERNE (D-37): 2 DAY E V ENT:
RACERS UNDER THE SON INC, JOHN WILTSEY; LUCERNE VALLEY/I-15/BEAR VALLEY RD/HWY 18; ( 6 26 ) 6 09-1750
COLORADO
ROAD RUN
JUN 7 (R): GOLDEN (D-25): CHARITY: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE CLAC K ; 8 AM;
JEFFERSON CNTY HUMAN SVCS BLDG/900
JEFFERSON CNTY PK WY; (800) 253- 6 530
JUN 13 (R): DEN V ER (D-25): GO2WHEELS, GEORGE OFIESH; 5:30 PM; BASS PRO SHOPS/ I70 N Q UEBEC; (303) 522- 6 525
MOTOCROSS
JUN 14 (S,T,Y): BERTHOUD (D-25): ROC K Y
MOUNTAIN PROMOTIONS, CATHY
FRYDENDALL; 20125 I-25 FRONTAGE RD W/I-25
EX 250/S ON FRONTAGE RD 1 MI/W TO TRAC K ; (303) 477-5333
JUN 28 (S,Y): MILLI K EN (D-25): TWO RI V ERS
RACING LLC, DAV ID LEAHY; 6 AM; 22437 WELD CT RD 19; (970) 587-5770
POKER RUN
JUN 7 (R): STRATFORD (D-1): BRIDGEPORT
MOTORCYCLE ASS, PATRIC K W BOLAND; 10 AM; BRIDGEPORT HARLEY DAV IDSON/155 RESEARCH DR/LORDSHIP & RESEARCH; (203) 395-0782
DELAWARE
MOTOCROSS
JUN 28 (S,Y): NEW CASTLE (D-7): BLUE
DIAMOND MX, ALAN J DECARLO; 6 AM; BLUE
DIAMOND PAR K /76 5 HAMBURG RD/RT 13 & HAMBURG RD; (302) 834-58 67
GEORGIA
ROAD RUN
JUN 7 (R): AUSTELL (D-9): CHARITY: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE CLAC K ; 8 AM; SIX
FLAGS OV ER GEORGIA/275 RI V ERSIDE PK WY; (800) 253- 6 530 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 13 (S): WASHINGTON (D-9): V INTAGE; ATLANTA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, BENO RODI; 7 AM; 5 MILES S. OF WASHINGTON/ON HWY 78; (770) 8 67-1676
IDAHO
DISTRICT TOUR
JUN 20 (R): K INGSTON (D-24): HI ROLLERS MC, EDWARD J HARRIS; 9 AM; ENGV ILLE RESORT/ HWY 95 TO TOWN/FOLLOW SIGNS; (509) 326 -7154
ROAD RALLY
JUN 6 (R): HAR VARD (D-24): ABATE-ID NORTH IDAHO, CHUC K GILMORE; 8 AM; 4510 HWY 6 /I-95 GO EAST S.R. 6 APPROX 10 MILES; (208) 875-0831
REC TRAIL RIDE
JUN 14 (R): JUN 28 (R): OTTAWA (D-17): VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE, STE V E CHURCHILL; 8 AM; ROUTE 6 WEST/1 MI W ON RT 6; (815) 434-3 66 9
SHORT TRACK
JUN 6 (S,T,Y): MACOMB (D-17): LAMOINE RAMBLERS MC CLUB, RANDY L ALLISON; 2 PM; CLUBGRNDS/RT 134 W TO BALL FOUR/2.0 MI S; (309) 837-943 6
JUN 29 (S,T): DU Q UOIN (D-18): NATIONAL; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, TAMRA JONES; 7 AM; STATE FAIRGROUNDS/US RT 51; ( 614) 85 6 -1900
SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T): FOSTERBURG (D-18): SPLINTER CREE K DIRT RIDER, TODD E ROMANN; 6:30 AM; 299 6 TERPENING LN/8 MI N OF RT 140/L ON TERPENING; ( 618) 593-76 03
JUN 20 (S,T,Y): BELLE V ILLE (D-18): BELLE V ILLE ENDURO TEAM IN, EDWARD M HOEFFK EN; 10:30 AM; 3000 CENTER V ILLE AV E/2 MI S OF TOWN ON RT 158; ( 618) 233-1318
JUN 27 (S,T,Y): MACOMB (D-17): LAMOINE RAMBLERS MC CLUB, RANDY L ALLISON; 2 PM; CLUBGRNDS/RT 134 W TO BALL FOUR/2.0 MI S; (309) 837-943 6 HILLCLIMB
JUN 21 (S,Y): POLO (D-17): ROC K RI V ER RIDERS MC, MATTHIAS K EMMEREN; 8:30 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/WHITE PINES RD/ACROSS FROM WHITE PINES STATE PAR K ; (815) 94 62183
MOTOCROSS
JUN 6 (S,T,Y): BELLE V ILLE (D-18): BELLE V ILLE
ENDURO TEAM IN, EDWARD M HOEFFK EN; 10:30 AM; 3000 CENTER V ILLE AV E/2 MI S OF TOWN ON RT 158; ( 618) 233-1318
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): JUN 28 (S,T,Y): BYRON (D-17): MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LT, AARON J V INCER; 6 AM; 2525 E ASH ROAD; (815) 2342271
JUN 13 (S,Y): WALNUT (D-17): REGIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, JAN PISTOLE; 6 AM; 24558 1100 E ST/4 MI S OF NORMANDY/ GPS N4130 W8938; (815) 379-9534
JUN 14 (S,T,Y): COAL VALLEY (D-17): TRI CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, DAV ID GENUNG; 7 AM; P O BOX 244; (309) 799-9449
JUN 14 (S,T,Y): WEST V ILLE (D-17): PLEASURE RIDERS MC, MAR K SCHROEDER; IL-IN BORDER S OF DAN V ILLE/FRM DAN V ILLE: S ON IL RT 1/E ON MAIN; (217) 477-3191
JUN 14 (S,Y): K ANE (D-17): GREENE ACRES MX, K RISTI GREENE; 7 AM; HWY 67 N OF ALTON/7 MI N OF JERSEY V ILLE/R @ SIGN 2 MI; (217) 942- 6 444
JUN 21 (M): MT CARROLL (D-17): MC MOTOPAR K , REID LAW 1 MI N OF TOWN ON RT 78; (815) 238-1614
JUN 28 (S,Y): PINC K NEY V ILLE (D-18): EURO RACEWAY, FRAN K BARTOLOTTA; 7 AM; 7342 RICE RD; ( 618) 327-9530
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): WHITE CITY (D-17): CAHO K IA CREE K DIRT RIDERS, BOBBY G BROWN; 8 AM; I-55 EXIT 44 HWY 138 WEST 2MIL; ( 618) 94 6 -4316
OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 14 (S,Y): SMITHSHIRE (D-17): NORTHERN ILLINOIS TRIALS, JENNIFER MAUPIN; 9 AM; 26 MI SW OF GALESBURG; ( 6 30) 6 90-16 25
JUN 27 (S,Y): POLO (D-17): NORTHERN ILLINOIS TRIALS, JENNIFER MAUPIN; 9 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/WHITE PINES RD/ACROSS FROM WHITE PINES STATE PAR K ; ( 6 30) 6 9016 25
JUN 28 (S,Y): POLO (D-17): ROC K RI V ER RIDERS MC, MATTHIAS K EMMEREN; 8 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/WHITE PINES RD/ACROSS FROM WHITE PINES STATE PAR K ; (815) 94 62183
MILE
JUN 27 (S,T): JUN 28 (S,T): DU Q UOIN (D-18): NATIONAL; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, TAMRA JONES; 7 AM; STATE FAIRGROUNDS/US RT 51; ( 614) 85 6 -1900 TTS
JUN 30 (S,T): DU Q UOIN (D-18): NATIONAL; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, TAMRA JONES; 7 AM; STATE FAIRGROUNDS/US RT 51; ( 614) 85 6 -1900
ROAD RUN
JUN 14 (R): INDIANAPOLIS (D-15): CHARITY: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE CLAC K ; 8 AM; INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY; (800) 253- 6 530
JUN 21 (R,Y): PLYMOUTH (D-15): CHARITY: PLYMOUTH BLAC K HAW KS MC IN, CLIFFORD R BEAN; 11 AM; 112 CENTER ST FIRE STATION; (574) 259-0103
MOTOCROSS
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): WABASH (D-15): 2 DAY E V ENT: WABASH CANNONBALL MOTORCY, STE V E HENSEN; 6 AM; 500 W 250 S; (26 0) 578-2245
JUN 20 (S,T,Y): LAOTTO (D-15): G & S RACING, DONNA GRIFFIS; 7:30 AM;; (26 0) 6 37-5416
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): LAOTTO (D-15): G & S RACING, DONNA GRIFFIS; 7:30 AM; 6 485 MERCHANTS DR/SW CNR SR 205 & 3; (26 0) 6 37-5416
JUN 28 (S,T,Y): ROSSV ILLE (D-15): WILDCAT CREE K MX, DEMETRIUS K NOP; 6 AM; 6 390 S WILDWOOD/I- 6 5 TO LAFAYETTE/SR26 E TO TOWN; (76 5) 379-2482 HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,Y): MATTHEWS (D-15): MUDDOBBERS MC INC, DOUGLAS SPENCE; 6 AM; COV ERED BRIDGE/FOLLOW ARROW FROM I 6 9; (76 5) 998-223 6
JUN 14 (S,Y): COLUMBUS (D-15): STONEY LONESOME MOTORCYCL, BEN BREEDLOV E; 8 AM; 6 MILES W I- 6 5 ON ST ROAD 4 6; (812) 350-5732
JUN 20 (U): JUN 21 (S): LYNN V ILLE (D-15): NATIONAL; IN IL K Y ENDURO RIDERS, ERIC LINDENSCHMIDT; 7 AM; LYNN V ILLE PAR K /I- 6 4 EXIT 39; (812) 204-1113
HILLCLIMB
JUN 7 (S): ANAMOSA (D-22): MIDWEST HILLCLIMBERS ASSO, DENNIS L SCHULT Z; 8 AM; 1 MI S OF TOWN ON HWY 151; (319) 489-23 61
MOTOCROSS
JUN 6 ( V ): MONTE ZUMA (D-22): F V MOTOX, CHIP BRYAN; 7 M; FUN VALLEY S K I AREA/10 66 500TH AV E/ 2.5 MI SW OF TOWN; ( 6 41) 6 23-345 6
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): CEDAR RAPIDS (D-22): CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, CURT HEJDA; 1 PM; HAW K EYE DOWNS/4400 6 TH ST SW; (319) 3 6 3-7800
JUN 27 (S,Y): CEDAR RAPIDS (D-22): INDOOR; CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, CURT HEJDA; 1 PM; HAW K EYE DOWNS/4400 6 TH ST SW; (319) 3 6 3-7800
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 14 (S,Y): FREMONT (D-22): TUR K EY SCRATCH ENDURO RID, MAR K NEFF 5 MI N OF TOWN; ( 6 41) 66 0-1326
MOTOCROSS
JUN 6 (S,Y): EASTON (D-7): 2 DAY E V ENT: MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS, RUTH ANN BENSON; 6 AM; THE LANDING MX/7050 BA K ER LANDING RD; (410) 375-1059
JUN 6 (S,Y): BUDDS CREE K (D-7): REGIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: BUDDS CREE K MOTOCROSS PAR, JONATHAN E BEASLEY; BUDDS CREE K MX PAR K /RT 301 S TO RT 234; (301) 475-2000
POKER RUN
JUN 14 (R): BAY CITY (D-14): TRI-CITY TRAV ELERS MC, JOSEPH K SCHULT Z; 9 AM; EAGLES CLUB/M-13S/S OF TOWN; (989) 5010911
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 6 (R): CUSTER (D-14): NATIONAL: 2 DAY E V ENT: GREAT LA K ES DUAL SPORTERS, JERAMEY VALLEY; 8 AM; 5080 SIPPY RD/SEE WEBSITE; (989) 751- 6 8 6 3
1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 27 (S,Y): CARO (D-14): FLINT MOTORCYCLE CLUB, LINDA LOWELL; 10 AM; TUSCOLA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS; (810) 6 87-7379
JUN 27 (S,T,Y): CROSWELL (D-14): PORT HURON MOTORCYCLE CLU, PATRICIA J WISNIEWS K I; 10 AM; CROSWELL FAIRGROUNDS/CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (810) 327-10 6 2
SHORT TRACK
JUN 6 (S,T,Y): MIDLAND (D-14): POL K A DOTS M/C, THOMAS WOODS; 7 AM; 76 0 W BROO KS RD/8 MI N OF M4 6 OR 5 MI S OF M20; (989) 832-8284
SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): MIDLAND (D-14): POL K A DOTS
M/C, THOMAS WOODS; 7 AM; 76 0 W BROO KS RD/8 MI N OF M4 6 OR 5 MI S OF M20; (989) 832-8284
HILLCLIMB
JUN 13 (S,Y): JUN 14 (S,Y): BRIDGETON (D-14): MUS K EGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RUSTY HANSON; 8 AM; DAN RAYMOND PK /112TH ST & GREEN AV E; (231) 726 - 6 937
MOTOCROSS
AMA Superbike Championship Daytona Motorsports Group www.amasuperbike.com
May 1-3: Birmingham, AL: Barber Motorsports Park; (800) 2402300; www.barbermotorsports.com
May 15-17: Sonoma, CA: 0U
May 29-31: Tooele, UT: Miller Motorsports Park; (435) 277-7223; www.millermotorsportspark.com
June 5-7: Elkhart Lake, WI: Road America; (800) 3 6 5-RACE; www.roadamerica.com
July 3-5: Monterey, CA: 4Ha
July 17-19: Lexington, OH: 4P
MID-OHIO; www.midohio.com
* July 31-Aug. 2: Topeka, KS: Heartland Park Topeka; (800) 43-RACES; www.hpt.com
Aug. 14-16: Alton, VA:
* Sept. 4-6: Millville, NJ:
550-NJMP; www.njmotorsportspark.com
JUN 6 (S,T): BAR K RI V ER (D-16 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: Z AMBON’S MX INC., JESSE; 6 AM; 2231 12TH RD/FRM MENOMINEE: US 2&41 N 50 MI TO TOWN; (90 6 ) 4 66 -2119
JUN 6 (S,Y): BELDING (D-14): 2 DAY E V ENT: GRATTAN RACEWAY, HUGH FAASEN; 7201 LESSITER; ( 616 ) 6 91-7221
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): JUN 14 (S,Y): PORTLAND (D-14): PORTLAND TRAIL
RIDERS M/C, LU K E T ADAMS; 11999 SANDBORN RD/4 MI S OF TOWN ON CHARLOTTE HWY; (517) 6 47-26 8 6
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): JUN 14 (S,T,Y): BLOOMINGDALE (D-14): DUTCH
SPORT PAR K , DREXEL M A K IN; 7 AM; 135 66 CR 66 5/5 MI. NO OF M43 (GLENDALE) ON C.R.66 5; (26 9) 6 83-4418
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): CRYSTAL FALLS (D-16 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: VALLEY
RACEWAY, ERIC UREN; 128 WIGGINS RD/1 MI S OF TOWN ON HWY US 2; (90 6 ) 875-026 9
JUN 14 ( V,Y): BELDING (D-14): GRATTAN RACEWAY, HUGH FAASEN; 7201 LESSITER; ( 616 ) 6 91-7221
JUN 20 (S,T,Y): JUN 21 (S,T,Y): BATTLE CREE K (D-14): BATTLE CREE K MOTORCYCLE C, JOSEPH D WATHEN; 6 AM; CLBGRNDS/21758 WAUBASCON RD/HELMER N TO MORGAN/E TO WAUBESCON/N 3 MI; (26 9) 729-9 6 91
JUN 20 (S,T): NEWAYGO (D-14): 2 DAY E V ENT: BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, MATT POWERS; 4 PM; 126 2 SPRING DRI V E; (231) 6 52-5225
JUN 27 (S,Y): JUN 28 (S,Y): MILLINGTON (D-14): BAJA MX INC, PATRIC K J GR Z EBINS K I; 7 AM; 8 6 83 BIRCH RUN RD/I-75 EX 13 6 E/6 .5 MI E TO TRAC K ; (989) 871-335 6
JUN 27 (S,Y): JUN 28 (S,Y): BRONSON (D-14): JB MX MOTORSPORTS, JEFF A BEERBOWER; 7 AM; LOG ROAD MX
PAR K /I- 6 9 EX 13/W 10 MI TO LOG RD/S 1.5 MI; (419) 6 3 6 -5430
JUN 28 (S): NEWAYGO (D-14): BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, MATT POWERS; 126 2 SPRING DRI V E; (231) 6 52-5225
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T): ROSE CITY (D-14): BENT WHEELS COMPETITION C, K EITH ALEXANDER; M33 & ROSE CITY RD BWCC CLUB; (248) 8 6 0-8832
JUN 14 (S,T,Y): BENTLEY (D-14): VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, BRADLEY
L BOT Z AU; 7 AM; 4957 E BROWN RD; (989) 879- 6 397 JUN 28 (S,T,Y): MIDLAND (D-14): POL K A DOTS M/C, BOB
SHINABARGAR; 7 AM; 76 0 W BROO KS RD/8 MI N OF M4 6 OR 5 MI S OF M20; (989) 832-8284
ENDURO
JUN 21 (S): ROSE CITY (D-14): BENT WHEELS COMPETITION C, THOMAS DUNN; 7 AM; M33 & ROSE CITY RD BWCC CLUB; (248) 474-7214
OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 7 (S,Y): WHITMORE LA K E (D-14): MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS A, CRAIG BOARDMAN; 9 AM;; (571) 849-9231
JUN 14 (S,Y): METAMORA (D-14): MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS A, BRIAN AHERNE; 9 AM;; (248) 6 34-2184 DRAG RACES
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): BRIDGETON (D-14): MUS K EGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RUSS HANSON; 8 AM; DAN RAYMOND PK /112TH ST & GREEN AV E; (231) 726 - 6 937
JUN 13 (S): MARTIN (D-14): 2 DAY E V ENT: AMA DRAGBI K E, BRANDI NEITHAMER; 9 AM; US 131 MOTORSPORTS PAR K ; (513) 943-9700
MINNESOTA ROAD RUN
JUN 7 (R): OSTEGO (D-23): CHARITY: V ETERANS RIDE INC, JOHN L SULLI VAN; 12 PM; ROGERS/EL K RI V ER V FW/HWY 101 BET HWYS 94 & 16 9; ( 6 51) 26 0-7204 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 20 (S,T,Y): JUN 21 (S,T,Y): NEW ULM (D-23): FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLU, LESTER STADIC K ; 6 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/HWY 15S/6 8E/2 MI; (507) 359-7704 SCRAMBLES
JUN 14 (S,T,Y): CAMBRIDGE (D-23): NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, K URT BOEHL K E; 9 AM; 9 MI W OF TOWN ON HWY 95/N ON HWY47/1 MI N; (76 3) 413-7253
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AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series presented by Moose Racing www.nationalenduros.com
June 21: Upton, Wy.: :J V[[)YPNO [: \ WLY Å`9HJL Productions; (970) 302-4045; pinned2win @ hotmail.com, www.racermec.org
June 28: Bull Run Guest Ranch, Great Falls, Mont.: Russ Ehnes, MT V RA; (40 6 ) 781-09 67; russehnes @
AMA Racing National Hare & Hound
April 26: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Nick Balderas, V ikings MC; (714) 775- 6 880; balderas4 @ sbc.global.net, www. vikingsmc.org
May 16: Jericho, Utah: Rob Daview, Sugarloafers; (435) 743-4818; rdavies02@ frontiernet.net, www. sugarloafersmc.com
Sept. 26: Wendover, Nev.: Steve Rij, Utah Desert
AMA Dragbike
www.amadragbike.com
May 2-3: Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, Tenn. , AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700
June 13-14: US 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, Mich ., AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700
Aug. 1-2: O’Reilly Raceway Park, Indianapolis, Ind. ,
Grand National Cross Country Series www.gnccracing.com
May 16-17: Somerset, Pa., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com
1 \ U ! 4PSS Ä LSK 6OPV Racer Productions; (304) 2840084; info @ gnccracing.com
Jun 27-28: Snowshoe, W.Va., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com
World Off-Road Championship Series www.worcsracing.com
May 8-10: Milford, Calif., (435) 6 35-1597; info @ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com
June 12-14: Auburn, Wash. , (435) 6 35-1597; info @ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com
Aug. 1-2: Olympia, Wash. , (435) 6 35-1597; info @
AMA EnduroCross Championship www.endurocross.com
July 25: The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nev., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross @ sourceinterlink.com
Aug 15: Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, Okla., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross @ sourceinterlink.com
Sept. 12: Florence Civic Center, Florence, S.C., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross @
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): MAN K ATO (D-23): K ATO CYCLE CLUB, JAMES R FLOREY; 10 AM; 1983 6 539TH LANE/7 MI S OF TOWN; (507) 6 25- 6 505 MOTOCROSS
JUN 6 (S): JUN 21 (S,Y): MILLV ILLE (D-23): HI WINDERS, JOHN C MARTIN; SPRING CREE K MX PAR K /6 3 6 33 298TH AV E/9 MI E OF ZUMBRO FALLS/HWY6 0; (507) 753-2779
JUN 7 (S,Y): MAN K ATO (D-23): MOTO K A ZIE INC, LEE THEIS; 6:30 AM; MAN K ATO MX/16 9 SOUTH THRU TOWN FOLLOW 16 9,TURNS SOUTH; (952) 6 01-116 9
JUN 7 (S,Y): BROWER V ILLE (D-23): MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECRE, DALE K ADLEC; 7 AM; 41279 CR 7/HWY 10/W ON TODD CO RD 7; (218) 894-2826
JUN 14 (S,Y): BROO KSTON (D-23): ECHO VALLEY MOTOCROSS PAR, TERI LUND; 6 AM; 4 6 50 LAVOY RD/10 MI W OF HWY 33 ON HWY2/MILE MAR K ER 235; (218) 348-4754
JUN 14 (S,Y): JUN 21 ( V,Y): MA Z EPPA (D-23): HURRICANE HILLS MX PAR K I, JEFFERY GRAY; 6:30 AM; 435 6 0 232ND AV E/6 MI E OF ZUMBROTA ON CR10 TO 232ND AV E; (507) 843-5154
bresnan.net, www.mtvra.com
July 19: Blain Picnic Grounds, Blain, Pa.: Jim Landvater, Susquehana Off Road Riders; (717) 5332242; jktm300 @ yahoo.com, www.scrrmc.org
Aug. 9: Marquette, Mich.: Frank Shepeck, UP Sandstormers; (90 6 ) 233-9721; info @ upsandstormers. com, www.upsandstormers.com
Oct. 4: Upland Lions Club, Upland, Ind.: Brent -S V`K4 \KKV IILY Z4 *"IL ÅV`K'Z^L` aLL J V T ^^^ muddobbers.org
Foxes; (801) 9 6 4-8773; steve.bmp @ att.net, www. utahdesertfoxes.com
Oct. 25: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Tommy Russell, 100s MC; (76 0) 578-7943; russelltmc @ earthlink.net, 100smc. org
Oct. 31: Jericho, Utah: K arl Christman, Sageriders MC; (435) 6 50-0411; dezchik111@ yahoo.com, www. sageriders.com
AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700
Sept. 12-13: Atco Raceway, Atco, N.J. , AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700
Oct. 10-11: Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio, AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700
Nov. 13-15: South Georgia Motorsports Park, Valdosta, Ga. , AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700
Sep 12-13: New Berlin, N.Y. , Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com
Sep 26-27: Yadkinville, N.C., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com
Oct 3-4: St. Clairsville, Ohio, Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com
Oct 24-25: Crawfordsville, Ind. , Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com
worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com
Aug. 7-9: Olympia, Wash. , (435) 6 35-1597; info @ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com
Sept. 18-20: Devore, Calif. , (435) 6 35-1597; info @ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com
Oct. 23-25: Mesquite, Nev., (435) 6 35-1597; info @ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com
sourceinterlink.com
Oct. 3: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio, Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross @ sourceinterlink.com
Oct. 24: National Western Complex, Denver, Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross @ sourceinterlink.com
Nov. 21: The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nev., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross @ sourceinterlink.com
JUN 14 (S,Y): EL KO (D-23): MOTO K A ZIE INC, LEE THEIS; 6:30 AM; EL KO MX/26 350 FRANCE AV E/GPS/N44,34.20528/W093,19.73 6 88; (952) 6 01-116 9
JUN 28 (S,Y): K ELLOGG (D-23): MOTO K A ZIE INC, LEE M THEIS; 6:30 AM; MIDWAY MX/58374 HWY 42; (952) 6 01-116 9 HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): MILLV ILLE (D-23): HI WINDERS, JOHN C MARTIN; SPRING CREE K MX PAR K /6 3 6 33 298TH AV E/9 MI E OF ZUMBRO FALLS/HWY6 0; (507) 753-2779
JUN 28 (S,Y): HILL CITY (D-23): RANGE RIDERS MC, PAUL OTTO; 6:30 AM; 400 Q UADNA RD; (000) 000-0000 OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 13 (S,Y): JUN 14 (S,Y): THEILMAN (D-23): UPPER MIDWEST TRIALS ASSO, GORDON BOGGIE; 9 AM; CR4 TO WHIPPOORWILL K AMPGROUND; (952) 881-9427 HILL DRAG
JUN 14 (S,T): RED WING (D-23): INDIANHEAD CYCLE CLUB, DAN PREBE; 8 AM; 400 CHERRY STREET; ( 6 51) 76 4-1220
MISSOURI, LAURA BOONE; 8 AM; 3470 RIDER TRAIL SOUTH/HWY 70 TO EARTH CITY EXIT; (314) 721-9474
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 6 (R): LESTER V ILLE (D-18): NATIONAL: 2 DAY E V ENT: MIDWEST TRAIL RIDERS ASSO, STE V E THOMAS; (314) 434-5095
MOTOCROSS
JUN 7 (S,T): COLUMBIA (D-18): MOTOCROSS PARENTS, K ELLY V EST; FINGER LA K ES STATE PK /I-70 EX 6 3/N 9 MI; ( 66 0) 6 21-0299
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): MOBERLY (D-18): HLR MOTORSPORTS INC, STE V EN J HALTERMAN; 3 PM; 3.5 MI SW OF TOWN ON RT BB; ( 66 0) 26 3-4321
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): RICHWOODS (D-18): ACTION MOTOCROSS LLC, ROGER IDE; 7 AM; HWY 47/1 MILE S OF HWYS H & A; (314) 6 080548
MONTANA
ENDURO
JUN 28 (S): CASCADE (D-24): NATIONAL; MONTANA TRAIL V EHICLE RID, RUSS EHNES; 6 AM; BULL RUN GUEST RANCH/719 SHEEP CREE K RD; (40 6 ) 781-09 67
NEW HAMPSHIRE
GYPSY TOUR
JUN 13 (R): LACONIA (D-1): NATIONAL: 9 DAY E V ENT: LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEE K A, CHARLIE G ST CLAIR; ( 6 03) 3 66 -2000
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 6 (R): LOUDON (D-1): NATIONAL: 2 DAY E V ENT: MERRIMAC K VALLEY TRAIL RI, ALLEN TUC K ER; 8 AM; NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTORSPORTS/N ON RT 70 6 APPROX. 10 MI; (800) 757-0203
ROAD RACE
JUN 15 (S): LOUDON (D-1): V INTAGE; UNITED STATES CLASSIC RAC, ROBERT S COY; 7 AM; NH INT’L SPEEDWAY/RT 10 6 /N OF CONCORD; (413) 498-4433
NEW JERSEY
ROAD RUN
JUN 14 (R): PINE BROO K (D-2): MARCH OF DIMES-NJ, CAROL ROBERTS; 11 AM; 45 ROUTE 4 6 EAST; (973) 882-0700
JUN 17 (R): ROC K AWAY (D-2): BLUE K NIGHTS-NJ IX, LAWRENCE R SHAV ER; 4 PM; ROC K AWAY TOWNS Q UARE MALL/GOOCHES GARLIC RUN/RT 80 TO EXIT 34; (973) 271-9248
JUN 21 (R): BRIDGEWATER (D-2): K ELSEY CHARITY RUN, ROBERT HANLON; 12 PM; 350 WOODSIDE LANE; (908) 252-4545
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 14 (R): PEMBERTON (D-2): SOUTH JERSEY ENDURO RIDER, DAV ID BROGDEN; 9 AM; BBB GUN CLUB/PASADENA RD/4 MI E OF RT70-RT72 CIRCLE; ( 6 09) 26 8-9272
MOTOCROSS
JUN 6 (S,T,Y): JUN 7 (S,Y): JUN 27 (S,T,Y): JUN 28 (S,Y): ENGLISHTOWN (D-2): RACEWAY PAR K , RICHARD SCHMIDT; 7 AM; 230 PENSION RD; (732) 44 6 -7800
NEW YORK
ROAD RUN
MAY 23 (R): MELLV ILLE (D-34): IDONT K NOW MC, GERRY DOUGLAS; 6 AM; PAR K & RIDE/EXIT 49/NORTH SIDE; ( 6 41) 7153900 EXT. 16 592
JUN 3 (R): NEWBURGH (D-34): 6 DAY E V ENT: ROLLING THUNDER NY CHAPTE, PAUL TOMPK IAS; STEWART INT’L ARPRT/2ND AV IA/I-84 EX 7/300S TO 207/R TO ARPT
JUN 7 (R): AMHERST (D-4): REGENT RIDERS, WHEELER KOCH; TRANSIT TOWN PLA Z A/RT 5 & 78; (716 ) 937-9524
JUN 7 (R): LONG ISLAND CIT(D-34): H.O.G.-NY NEW YOR K CITY, TONY DELUCA; 11 AM; HARLEY DAV IDSON OF NYC/42-11 NORTHERN BLV D/Q UEENS; (718) 707-9300
JUN 28 (R): TARRYTOWN (D-34): MARCH OF DIMES-NY WESTCHE, JESSICA BROWN; 11 AM; 240 WHITE PLAINS ROAD/RT 119 OF I-287 W; (914) 407-5005 BINGO RUN
JUN 21 (R): SILV ER SPRINGS (D-4): CC RIDERS MC, CHARLES W K NIGHT; 10:30 AM; C &C CYCLE SHOP/173 N MAIN; (585) 493-2777 TOY RUN
JUN 28 (R): HIC KSV ILLE (D-34): NASSAU COUNTY FIRE RIDERS, ANDREW TRINCHTELLA; 10 AM; APPLEBEE’S/938 S BROADWAY EX 41 S OFF 495; (516 ) 570-0 678 CONVENTIONS
JUN 1 (R): LA K E GEORGE (D-3): NATIONAL: 6 DAY E V ENT: AMERICADE, WILLIAM M DUTCHER; ALL OF LA K E GEORGE; (518) 798-7888
1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 6 (S,T,Y): HARPURSV ILLE (D-3): S Q UARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, CRAIG ESTELLE; 2 PM; ALLEN RD; ( 6 07) 20 6 -5494
JUN 26 (S,T,Y): HARPURSV ILLE (D-3): V INTAGE; 2 DAY E V ENT: S Q UARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, DON MILLER; ALLEN RD; (570) 66 32105
SHORT TRACK
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): FULTON V ILLE (D-3): ELECTRIC CITY RIDERS, FRAN K J CARPINELLO; 8 AM; GLEN RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PAR K /213 MARY STREET; (518) 542-2144 MOTOCROSS
ROAD RUN
JUN 6 (R): EARTH
(D-18):
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): SOUTH EDMESTON (D-3): THUNDER RIDGE SPORTS/J K R, JIM SIMMONS; 6 AM; 224 MICHAEL LANE/1 MI S OF TOWN/HWY 18; ( 6 07) 847- 6 520
JUN 13 ( V,Y): NEW BERLIN (D-3): NATIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: UNADILLA VALLEY SPORTS CE, JILL ROBINSON; 598 6 STATE HWY 8/5 MI N OF TOWN/20 MI S OF UTICA; ( 6 07) 9 6 5-8784
JUN 13 (S,Y): RICHFORD (D-4): BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTE, C THOMAS HURD; 6 AM; 50 SHAFFER RD/I-81 EX 8/RT 79W 8 MI; ( 6 07) 849-4438
JUN 14 (S,Y): RICHFORD (D-4): BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTE, TOM HURD; 6 AM; 50 SHAFFER RD/I-81 EX 8/RT 79W 8 MI; ( 6 07) 849-4438
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): AUBURN (D-4): FROZ EN OCEAN MOTOCROSS IN, BILL M DENMAN; 7 AM; 4415 VANDERSTOUW RD/NYS THRUWAY EX 40 TO 34S; (315) 784-54 66
JUN 28 (S,T,Y): NEW BERLIN (D-3): UNADILLA VALLEY SPORTS CE, JILL ROBINSON; 7 AM; 598 6 STATE HWY 8/5 MI N OF TOWN/20 MI S OF UTICA; ( 6 07) 9 6 5-8784
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): LYONS (D-4): ARCADIA BAR K BUSTERS, DEBORAH VANCAMP; 6 AM; 7299 MAXISON DR; (315) 548-5145
JUN 20 (S): MEXICO (D-3): SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, AL MORGAN; 7 AM; 3098 SR11; (315) 66 8-7195
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): HARPURSV ILLE (D-3): S Q UARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, ANDY BALMER; ROUTE 7; ( 6 07) 759-8800
JUN 28 (S,T,Y): BER KSHIRE (D-4): ITHACA DIRT RIDERS INC, CHARLES E DAV IS; 350 DAV IS RD; ( 6 07) 6 57-8248 ENDURO
JUN 28 (S): HANCOC K (D-3): RIDGE RIDERS M/C, CHRIS P MAHER; 4 PM; RIDGE RUN ENDURO; (973) 592-2708 OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 13 (S,Y): JUN 14 (S,Y): BOLI VAR (D-4): DIST 04 TRIALS COMMITTEE, RICHARD FREER; 10 AM; 1100 WHITE HILL RD 2; (716 ) 372-4576
JUN 21 (S): DALE (D-4): NIAGARA TRIALS RIDERS, DARLENE LYNCH; 10 AM; PFLAUM RD; (716 ) 434-2592
NORTH CAROLINA ROAD RALLY
JUN 8 (R): FONTANA DAM (D-13): 4 DAY E V ENT: CONCOURS OWNERS GROUP INC, GUY A YOUNG II; 8 AM; PO BOX 6 8 HWY 28 NORTH/ON WEB PAGE; (70 6 ) 453- 6 870 MOTOCROSS
JUN 28 (S,T,Y): IRON STATION (D-29): IRON STATION MOTORSPORTS, AL LANE; 6 AM; 3 6 3 6 E HWY 27/INT HWYS 27E & 73; (704) 732-8200
OHIO
ROAD RUN
JUN 7 (R): ROC K Y RI V ER (D-12): CHARITY: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE CLAC K ; 8 AM; ROC K Y RI V ER HS/20951 DETROIT RD; (800) 253- 6 530
POKER RUN
JUN 6 (R): LEBANON (D-11): TRAIN MRO INC, MI K E BALLARD; SPRING PO K ER RUN; (513) 934-1394
JUN 7 (R,Y): TALLMADGE (D-12): CIRCLE CITY HORSEPOWER PR, BARBARA DEYARMIN; HIGH SCHOOL/484 EAST AV E/I-76 EXIT 31; (330) 6 33-529 6
JUN 14 (R): GREEN V ILLE (D-11): TREATY CITY MOTORCYCLE CL, DAN K NECHT; 12 PM; CLBGRNDS/7270 MOTORCYCLE DR/3.5 MI NW OF TOWN OFF SR 571; (937) 548-7197
JUN 20 (R): SUNBURY (D-11): OHIO FALLEN HEROES MEMORI, ROB GLA Z E; 9 AM; AD FARROW HARLEY DAV IDSON/ST RT 37 & INTERSTATE 71; (740) 729-7091 ADVENTURE RIDE
JUN 19 (R): LOGAN (D-11): NATIONAL: 2 DAY E V ENT: BUC K EYE DUAL SPORTERS, WILLIAM A K AEPPNER; 34070 SUTTON RD/RT 93 1.25 MI N OF RT 33; (740) 380-3050 ROAD RALLY
JUN 19 (R): LOGAN (D-11): 2 DAY E V ENT: BUC K EYE DUAL SPORTERS, WILLIAM A K AEPPNER; 34070 SUTTON RD/RT 93 1.25 MI N OF RT 33; (740) 380-3050 FUN RUN
JUN 7 (R): COLUMBUS (D-11): BUC K EYE BEEMERS, JAIME PICOU; TBA; (419) 5 6 2-79 6 4 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 6 (S,T): CIRCLE V ILLE (D-11): 2 DAY E V ENT: K EENE RACING LLC, THOMAS M K EENE; 6:30 AM; PIC K AWAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS/RT 22; (937) 432-9515
JUN 12 (M,T,Y): NORWAL K (D-12): NORTH OHIO FLAT TRAC K DAV E MARTIN; 8 AM; HURON CO FAIRGROUNDS/940 FAIR RD; (419) 4 6 5-2216
JUN 13 (M): DAYTON (D-11): DAYTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, K E V IN R LOONEY; 2 PM; MONT. CO. FAIRGROUNDS; (937) 222-1303 MOTOCROSS
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): SUGAR GROV E (D-11): CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION, REX PIERCE; 6 AM; 9171 BUC K EYE RD/6 MI E OF LANCASTER/LEFT AT LIGHT; ( 614) 871-340 6
JUN 7 (S,Y): HAMILTON (D-11): LA K E BAILEE RECREATIONAL, JESSE; 7 AM; 2070 JAC KSON RD/75 TO 6 3 TO 4; (513) 893-5585
JUN 13 (S,T): NELSON V ILLE (D-11): 2 DAY E V ENT: FAST TRAXX PROMOTIONS LLC, SHAWNA; 8 AM; 5999 WARREN DR/BTWN ATHENS & TOWN ON RT 33; (740) 767-3740
JUN 19 (S,T,Y): HILLIARD (D-11): AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, MATT EASTMAN; 4 PM; FRAN K LIN CO FAIR/I-270 EX HILLARD CEMETERY RD; (937) 358-2427
JUN 21 (S,Y): DAYTON (D-11): DAYTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, K E V IN BOOHER; 6 AM; 3515 STONY HOLLOW RD/I-75/35W/S GETTYSBURG RD/LEFT; (937) 26 3-9321
JUN 21 (S,Y): SYCAMORE (D-12): SANDUS K Y VALLEY RIDERS, JOHN H MASON; 6 AM; 232 CO HWY 37/SR224 TO CR19/S 7 MILES; (419) 927- 66 8 6
JUN 24 (S,T,Y): CIRCLE V ILLE (D-11): AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS
LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 4 PM; PIC K AWAY CO FRGRNDS/415
LANCASTER PI K E RT 22; (937) 358-2427
JUN 27 (S,Y): JUN 28 (S,Y): BLANCHESTER (D-11): DIRT COUNTRY, CINDY K ING; 5 AM; 6 901 RT 133/3.5 MI S OF TOWN ON RT 133; (513) 6 25-7350
JUN 29 (S,T,Y): MARION (D-12): AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 2:30 PM; MARION CO FAIR/SR23 TO SR309 W INTO MAIRION RT ON MADISON; (937) 358-2427
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 6 ( V,Y): JUN 7 (S,Y): MILLFIELD (D-11): RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; SUNDAY CREE K RACEWAY; (304) 284-0084
JUN 21 (S,Y): CHILLICOTHE (D-11): CHILLICOTHE ENDURO RIDERS, TOM MEE K ER; 7 AM; CAMP CATTAIL/CR 550/N BIERS RUN/R CATTAIL RD; (740) 773- 6115
JUN 28 (S,T): LOGAN (D-11): HOC K ING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE, TOM SCHOLL; 8 AM; US 33 TO RTE 328/FLLW SIGNS; (740) 38576 95
ENDURO
JUN 14 (S): NEW STRAITSV ILL(D-11): NEW STRAITSV ILLE ENDURO R, STE V E W WHEELER; BEGLEYS AT V CAMPGROUND/12 MI N OF LOGAN ON SR93; (740) 394-2220
GRAND PRIX
JUN 13 (S,T): COOLV ILLE (D-11): BRIMSTONE RACEWAY, ARNOLD SPENCER; 8 AM; 24576 BRIMSTONE RD; (740) 5 6 8-8401
JUN 14 (S,T): LITTLE HOC K ING (D-11): WILDWOOD LA K E RACEWAY, BRENT WINDLAND; 7 AM; 2392 WILDWOOD LA K E RD/SR50/7 TO SR555 TO WELCH RD TO WILDWOOD LA K E; (740) 989-28 66
JUN 20 (S,T): NELSON V ILLE (D-11): FAST TRAXX PROMOTIONS LLC, SHAWNA; 8 AM; 5999 WARREN DR/BTWN ATHENS & TOWN ON RT 33; (740) 767-3740
ROAD RUN
JUN 27 (R,Y): ATHENA (D-28): HODA K A CLUB, MI K E K IRCHBERGER; 8 AM; ATHENA CITY PAR K /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 475- 6 005
JUN 27 (R): FAIR V IEW (D-28): TRINITY ROAD RIDERS, BRUCE TILLER; 5 PM; 22455 NE HALSEY; (503) 314-4757 ROAD ENDURO
JUN 6 (R): TIGARD (D-28): 2 DAY E V ENT: ROSE CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, CHAR L MESSINGER; 4 AM; BEAV ERTON HONDA/YAMAHA/SUZU K I/10380 SW CASCADE BLV D; (503) 70 6 -39 6 9 REC TRAIL RIDE
JUN 26 (R): ATHENA (D-28): HODA K A CLUB, MI K E K IRCHBERGER; 8 AM; ATHENA CITY PAR K /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 4756 005 ADVENTURE RIDE
JUN 6 (R): HOOD RI V ER (D-28): NATIONAL: 2 DAY E V ENT: NORTHWEST TOUR & TRAIL, TOM NIEMELA; 6 AM; 3020 WY EAST RD/HWY 35 ODELL EXIT; (503) 6 81-8881
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 6 (R): HOOD RI V ER (D-28): NATIONAL: 2 DAY E V ENT: NORTHWEST TOUR & TRAIL, TOM NIEMELA; 6 AM; 3020 WY EAST RD/HWY 35 ODELL EXIT; (503) 6 81-8881
JUN 20 (R): TILLAMOO K (D-28): LOBOS MC INC, BILLY TOMAN; 8:30 AM; LEE’S CAMP/HWY 6 W TO HOMESTEAD STOP; (503)
6 5 6 -5801
BIKE SHOW
JUN 27 (R): ATHENA (D-28): HODA K A CLUB, MI K E K IRCHBERGER; 9 AM; ATHENA CITY PAR K /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 475-
6 005
SWAP MEETS
JUN 27 (R): ATHENA (D-28): HODA K A CLUB, MI K E K IRCHBERGER; 8 AM; ATHENA CITY PAR K /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 4756 005
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 28 (S): ATHENA (D-28): HODA K A CLUB, MI K E K IRCHBERGER; 7 AM; ATHENA CITY PAR K /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 4756 005
OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 27 (S): ATHENA (D-28): HODA K A CLUB, MI K E K IRCHBERGER; 9 AM; ATHENA CITY PAR K /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 4756 005
PENNSYLVANIA
ROAD RUN
JUN 7 (R): NORRISTOWN (D- 6): FRIENDS OF THE FORGOTTEN, WILLIAM GILLESPIE; 8 AM; 1900 EAGLE DRIV E/CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (215) 362-7989
JUN 14 (R): POTTSTOWN (D- 6): MOTORCYCLISTS FOR JESUS M, FREDERICK MCCLINCY; 9 AM; 16 00 E HIGH ST; (215) 234-8 611
JUN 19 (R): GETTYSBURG (D- 6): 2 DAY E V ENT: MID ATLANTIC WOMENS MOTOR, DAWN M HUBER; DAYS INN/RT 30/W OF RT 15; (717) 471-7026
JUN 28 (R): S KIPPACK (D- 6): CHARITY: BLUE COMET MOTORCYCLE CLU, RUSSELL B SMITH; 9 AM; CLBGRNDS/4043 MENSCH RD/.25 MI SE JCT RTS 73 & 113; (215) 3 62-7989
POKER RUN
JUN 7 (R): SCHUYLKILL HAV E(D- 6): SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOTORCY, GERALD V PAWLOWSKI; 9 AM; 958 SCHUYLKILL MTN RD/E OFF 183; (570) 385-146 0
JUN 14 (R): BIRDSBORO (D- 6): PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RANDY K ASTLE; 10 AM; 441 RED LANE/422 TO 82 TO LINCOLN RD TO RED LANE; (610) 582-3717
JUN 14 (R): MARIETTA (D- 6): AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS, SAM BRINTON; 11 AM; 19 S GAY ST; (717) 898-0871
JUN 20 (R): BUTLER (D-5): SUNSET RIDERS MOTORCYCLE, PATTI
J VOLLMER; 11 AM; Z ANOTTI MOTORS/RT 8 S OF TOWN; (724)
728-8178
JUN 21 (R): YOR K (D- 6 ): YOR K MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JERRY MYERS; 9 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/2333 WHITEFORD RD; (717) 755-1311
JUN 14 (S): MONTOURSV ILLE (D- 6 ): PENNSYLVANIA TRIALS
RIDER, MAX E STROUSE; 7 AM; RT 87N OUT OF TOWN FLLW SIGNS; (570) 494-05 6 4
JUN 21 (S): JERSEY SHORE (D- 6 ): XTREME TRIALS RIDERS ASSO, CHARLES L CLEMENTS; 8 AM; MAIN ST EX OF 220 NORTH; (570) 748- 6 534
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JUN 21 (R): K RESGE V ILLE (D- 6 ): ZINC CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, PHYLLIS K RESGE; 11 AM; STAR ROUTE BOX 31/ROUTE 209 CLUBGROUNDS 1 MI S OF TOWN; ( 610) 6 81-9903
JUN 21 (R): LEBANON (D- 6 ): LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE, HENRIETTA STEINER; 9 AM; 11 S 22ND ST; (717) 270-9797
JUN 28 (R): COLUMBIA (D- 6 ): THUNDERBIRD MOTORCYCLE CL, SAM BRINTON; 11 AM; 1472 HABEC K ER RD/CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (717) 898-0871
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 21 (R): SPRING MILLS (D- 6 ): PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL
RIDERS, DONALD E ROHRBAUGH; 8 AM; 101 SE V EN MTNS CAMPGROUND RD/RT 322 NEAR MIROY & POTTERS MILLS; (717)
792-1384
ROAD RALLY
JUN 12 (R): SPRING GROV E (D- 6 ): 3 DAY E V ENT: WHITE ROSE MC, ROBERT MAR K EY; 7 AM; 5252 HILLCLIMB RD/RT 516 , 14 MI SW OF YOR K ; (717) 229-26 21
CARNIVAL RUN
JUN 20 (R): OLEY (D- 6 ): READING MOTORCYCLE CLUB, CHARLES LAWHORN; 1 PM; CLUBGROUNDS/208 JEFFERSON ST; ( 610) 6 37-5976
JUN 28 (R): REAMSTOWN (D- 6 ): GARDEN SPOT MC, JOHN SNYDER; 9 AM; CLUBHOUSE/RT 272/1 MI N OF TOWN; (717) 33 6 -5451
CONVENTIONS
JUN 25 (R): JOHNSTOWN (D-5): REGIONAL: 3 DAY E V ENT: JOHNSTOWN CON V ENTION AND, LISA M RAGER; 11 AM; DOWNTOWN & SURROUNDING AREA/70 MI E OF PITTSBURGH; (800) 237-8590
1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 20 ( V,Y): FRAN K LIN (D-5): NATIONAL; HETRIC K RACING, RICH HETRIC K ; TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY; (814) 676 -0477 SHORT TRACK
JUN 14 (S,T,Y): SHIPPENSBURG (D- 6 ): SHIPPENSBURG MC, DARRYL L BAER; 9 AM; SPEEDWAY/180 WALNUT BOTTOM RD; (717) 79 6 -0294
JUN 21 (S,T): SPRING RUN (D- 6 ): TWO WHEEL PROMOTIONS, V IC K I L FLOWERS; 10 AM; 17911 DRY RUN RD WEST/PA TURNPI K E TO RT 75N/RT 6 41N/1 MI DRY RUN W; (717) 3 6 8-5903 SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,Y): PAR K ESBURG (D- 6 ): E PA PISTON POPPERS MC IN, DONNA KON K EL; 8 AM; RT 30 W END COATESV ILLE/ DOWNINGTON BYPASS; (484) 33 6 -916 0 MOTOCROSS
JUN 5 (S,T,Y): LATROBE (D-5): MX PRODUCTIONS, GEORGE TESLOV ICH; 5 AM; LATROBE SPEEDWAY/RT 119 TO RT 30N TO RT 981S; (724) 322-0415
JUN 7 (S,Y): HANOV ER (D- 6 ): HAPPY RAMBLERS, SHARON L FISHER; 6 AM; 4340 HANOV ER RD/RT 116 /5 MI W OF TOWN/SEE WEBSITE; (717) 6 33-7708
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): BOSWELL (D-5): DREAM PROMOTIONS INC./ FIE, TINA BER K EY; 7 AM; 473 BER K EY RD/OFF RT 30 FROM JENNERSTOWN ON 985N; (814) 6 29- 6 591
JUN 13 (S): JUN 14 (M,T,Y): MT MORRIS (D-5): RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; HIGH POINT; (304) 284-0084
JUN 14 (S,Y): JUN 21 ( V,Y): FREDERIC KSBURG (D- 6 ): SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, ERIC E SWARR; 2 MI E OF TOWN US RT 22; (717) 6 53-4830
JUN 20 (S,Y): MT MORRIS (D-5): REGIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; HIGH POINT RACEWAY; (304) 284-0084
JUN 21 (S,Y): CLIFFORD (D- 6 ): HURRICANE HILLS MOTORSPOR, JOSEPH C FRIT Z RT81, EX 20 6 , 374E TO RT 10 6 E TRAC K 3 MI; (570) 222-9290
JUN 21 (S,Y): SHIPPENSBURG (D- 6 ): DOUBLIN GAP MX PAR K INC, RODNEY YENT Z ER; 7 AM; 100 REASNOR LANE/RT 81 EXIT 24 TO RT 6 9 6 N/6 MI N OF TOWN; (717) 249- 6 03 6
JUN 28 (S,Y): JOHNSTOWN (D-5): PLEASURE VALLEY RACEWAY, JEFF M CERNIC; 6 AM; 500 COOPER AV E; (814) 6 95-2453
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): NEELYTON (D-5): FOOT OF MOUNTAIN, PIERRON P REASNER; 7 AM; 22295 DECORUM RD/PA TRNPK EX 180/RIGHT ON RT 522 TO RT 6 41; (814) 259-3873
JUN 13 ( V,Y): EL K LAND (D- 6 ): NATIONAL; MILES MOUNTAIN MX, JEREMY RICHARDSON; 8778 RT 49/10 MI W OF LAWRENCE V ILLE; (570) 723-8516
JUN 14 (S,Y): THREE SPRINGS (D-5): GREEN MARBLE ENDURO RIDER, JEFF FISHER; 6 AM; ROC K ET RACEWAY/PA TURNPI K E EXIT 180; (410) 6 38-93 67
JUN 14 (S,Y): EL K LAND (D- 6 ): MILES MOUNTAIN MX, PHILLIP EGLESTON; 6 AM; 10 MI OFF RT 15 ON RT 49; (814) 258-5593
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): PLYMOUTH (D- 6 ): BAC K MOUNTAIN ENDURO RIDE, MARTY NOON; 7 AM; PLYMOUTH RI V ER FLATS/RT 11; (570) 675-1814
ENDURO
JUN 7 (S): VALLEY V IEW (D- 6 ): READING OFF ROAD RIDERS, MAR K MOYER; 6 AM; I81 EX 107/RT 209 S FLLW ARWS; (570) 754-3310
JUN 21 (S): GRIER CITY (D- 6 ): HIGH MOUNTAIN DIRT RIDERS, CARL ROHATCHER; 6 AM; SEE WEBSITE; (570) 527- 6 849 OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 7 (S): MONTOURSV ILLE (D- 6 ): OLD SCHOOL V INTAGE MOTORC, RICHARD BUSSLER
SOUTH CAROLINA
MOTOCROSS
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): BLAC KSBURG (D-29): V ICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM R GAMMON; IRON CITY MOTORSPORTS PAR K /120 HENSON RD; (423) 323-5497
SOUTH DAKOTA
ROAD RALLY
JUN 22 (R): SPEARFISH (D-30): 4 DAY E V ENT: MOTORCYCLE TOURING ASSOCI, JOEL BACHHUBER; 9 AM; 305 N 27TH ST/I90 EX 14; (800) 999-3541
MOTOCROSS
JUN 14 (S,T,Y): BLOUNT V ILLE (D-32): V ICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM R GAMMON; MUDDY CREE K RACEWAY/I-81 EXIT 6 3/FOLLOW SIGNS; (423) 323-5497
JUN 27 ( V,Y): BLOUNT V ILLE (D-32): NATIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: V ICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM R GAMMON; MUDDY CREE K RACEWAY/I-81 EXIT 6 3/FOLLOW SIGNS; (423) 323-5497
OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 27 (S,Y): SEQ UATCHIE (D-32): NATIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: SOUTHEASTERN TRIALS RIDER, DAN BROWN; 7:30 AM; TRAILS TRAINING CENTER/300 WOODLAND RD; (423) 942- 6 084
FUN RUN
JUN 30 (R): POINT BLAN K (D-20): SAN JACINTO HIGH ROLLERS-, LURCH; 397 HWY 15 6; (93 6 ) 377-5474
MOTOCROSS
JUN 7 (S,Y): WORTHAM (D-41): FREESTONE COUNTY RACEWAY, TONY MILLER; 470 COUNTY ROAD 995; (713) 880-5533
JUN 13 (S,Y): WORTHAM (D-41): REGIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: FREESTONE COUNTY RACEWAY, TONY MILLER; 470 CR 995/6 MILES NE OF TOWN ON CR 995; (713) 880-5533
JUN 20 (S): WHITNEY (D-41): REGIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: BAMA CYCLE PAR K , JAMIE MCWILLIAMS; LA K E WHITNEY MX PAR K ; (205) 6 99-8857
JUN 27 (S,Y): DECATUR (D-41): 2 DAY E V ENT: RTW RACE PROMOTIONS, JEFF M OLDENBURG; 6 AM; OA K HILL RACEWAY; (940) 427-2515
UTAH
ROAD RACE
JUN 20 (M,Y): TOOELE (D-26 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: UTAH SPORT BI K E ASSOCIATI, LANCE LEE; 7 AM; MILLER MOTOSPORTS PAR K ; (801) 9 66 -7021
VIRGINIA
ROAD RUN
JUN 7 (R): MECHANICSV ILLE (D-13): CHARITY: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE CLAC K ; 8 AM; RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH/84 6 0 TIMES DISPATCH BLV D; (800) 253- 6 530 ROAD RALLY
JUN 12 (R): TA Z EWELL (D-13): 3 DAY E V ENT: IRON TITANS MOTORCYCLE CL, WILLIAM STUMP; 9 AM; 515 FAIRGROUND RD/ RT 19/4 6 EX 1/FAIRGROUNDS RD; (276 ) 988- 6 438 MOTOCROSS
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): PETERSBURG (D-13): 2 DAY E V ENT: V MP MX, SHERRY ROBBINS; 6 AM; 8018 BOYDTON PLAN K RD; (804) 221-3 6 89
JUN 20 (S,Y): PETERSBURG (D-13): 2 DAY E V ENT: MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS, RUTH ANN BENSON; V IRGINIA MOTORSPOPRTS PAR K /95S TO 85 TO US1; (410) 375-1059
JUN 27 (S,T,Y): SUTHERLIN (D-13): BIRCHCREE K PROMOTIONS,LLC, K EN FERRELL; 6 AM; 12725 K ENTUC K RD; (434) 83 6 -76 29
GRAND PRIX
JUN 7 (S,Y): I VOR (D-13): V IRGINIA CHAMPIONSHIP HAR, RALPH BENHART; TIDEWATER 100; (757) 35 6 -0354
JUN 14 (S,Y): KING GEORGE (D-13): VIRGINIA CHAMPIONSHIP HAR, RAY GAMACHE; RACE FOR VISION; (540) 775-1540
CROSS COUNTRY
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): ALTON (D-13): LONE RIDER PRODUCTIONS, TIMOTHY L NORRIS; 6:30 AM; VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY/1245 PINE TREE RD; (804) 9 66 -7595
DUAL SPORT RIDE
JUN 20 (R): LEAV ENWORTH (D-27): LA K E WENATCHEE
RECREATION, DON WEEKS; 14400 CHIWAWA LOOP RD/N ON HWY 207 FROM HWY 2; (509) 76 3-3724
BIKE SHOW
JUN 6 (R): OLYMPIA (D-27): TACOMA M/C, TONY FOX; 3 PM; 15015 HWY 8/15 MI W OF TOWN/DINOSAUR DA ZE; (253) 376 -2527
1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 28 (S,T,Y): REPUBLIC (D-27): NORTHWEST CLASSIC MOTORCY, GARY P MCGLASSON; FERRY COUNTY FAIR
GROUNDS; (509) 775-2517
SHORT TRACK
JUN 7 (S,Y): OLYMPIA (D-27): VINTAGE; TACOMA M/C, TONY FOX; 15015 HWY ST 8/15 MILES W OF TOWN
SCRAMBLES
JUN 6 (S,Y): OLYMPIA (D-27): VINTAGE; TACOMA M/C, TONY FOX; 15015 HWY ST 8/15 MILES W OF TOWN
MOTOCROSS
JUN 7 (S,Y): RAYMOND (D-27): WARD CREEK MX, LISA K LEMP; 6:30 AM; 41 WARD CREEK RD/SR 6 FROM CHEHALIS/SR8 FROM OLYMPIA; (36 0) 942-4674
JUN 13 (S): WASHOUGAL (D-27): REGIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: WASHOUGAL MX PAR K LLC, CAROLYN A HUFFMAN; 6 AM; 40205 NE BORIN RD; (541) 673-1671
GRAND PRIX
JUN 12 (S,Y): K ENT (D-27): 3 DAY E V ENT: ADV ENTURE SPORTS PROMOTIO, SEAN REDDISH; 31001 144TH AV E SE; (435) 6 35-1597
WEST VIRGINIA
MOTOCROSS
JUN 21 (S,T,Y): GRN SULPHUR SPR(D-5): LICK CREEK MX, PHILIP GWINN; 6:30 AM; EX 143 ON I 6 4 FOLLOW SIGNS; (304) 673-7992
HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 27 ( V,Y): JUN 28 (S,Y): SNOW SHOE (D-5): RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; (304) 284-0084
WISCONSIN
POKER RUN
JUN 6 (R): MADISON (D-16): MADISON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, DANIEL J MANCL; 10 AM; MAD CITY MOTORSPORTS; (6 08) 21989 67 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK
JUN 6 (S,T,Y): BEAV ER DAM (D-16): BEAV ER CYCLE CLUB INC, MICHAEL L SCHWAR ZENBACHER; HWY 33/4 MI E OF HWY151; (920) 887-146 9 SHORT TRACK
JUN 5 (M,T,Y): PLYMOUTH (D-16): SOUTHEASTERN SHORT TRACK E, BERT SUMNER; 3:30 PM; SHEBOYGAN CO FRGRNDS/’DAIRYLAND CLASSIC’/229 FAIRVIEW RD; (262) 339-7430
JUN 20 (S,T,Y): LA K E MILLS (D-16): A Z TALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, HARV EY SCHAV E; 2 PM; CLUBGROUNDS-GOMOL RD/I-94 TO 26/S TO B/W TO GOMOL; (414) 297-93 67
JUN 27 (S,T,Y): BURNETT (D-16): BEAV ER CYCLE CLUB INC, MICHAEL L SCHWAR ZENBACHER; N9898 CO RD I,1/4 MI S OF RD C; (920) 887-146 9
SCRAMBLES
JUN 7 (S,T,Y): BURNETT (D-16): BEAV ER CYCLE CLUB INC, MICHAEL L SCHWAR ZENBACHER; N9898 CO RD I,1/4 MI S OF RD C; (920) 887-146 9
HILLCLIMB
JUN 7 (S): NEKOOSA (D-16): RAPID ANGELS MOTORCYCLE C, TODD ELLINGSON; 8 AM; DYRACUSE MOTORCYCLE PAR K; (715) 712-00 6 8
JUN 21 (S): K EWASKUM (D-16): K ETTLE MORAINE SPORT RIDE, DAV E B MURRE; SUNBURST SKI AREA/4 MI N OF WEST BEND ON HWY 45; (262) 334-1743
MOTOCROSS
JUN 7 (S,T): AR K ANSAW (D-16): AR K ANSAW CREEK CYCLE CLUB, RANDY RICHARDSON; AR K ANSAW CYCLE PK /HWY 10 TO TOWN/S ON CR N/R ON CR SS/L CR D; (715) 285-5679
JUN 13 (S,T): HUSTLER (D-16): CMJ RACEWAY LLC, CHRIS L HALV ERSON; 1 PM;; (6 08) 6 35-8422
JUN 14 (S,Y): LA K E MILLS (D-16): A Z TALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, HARV EY SCHAV E; 6 AM; N 66 434 GOMOL RD; (414) 297-9367
JUN 27 (S,T,Y): RHINELANDER (D-16): 2 DAY E V ENT: SUGAR CAMP AREA RACING EN, SCOTT SCHWALBE; 6 345 HWY 17N/10 MI N OF TOWN ON HWY 17; (715) 272-1101 HARE SCRAMBLES
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): SILV ER CLIFF (D-16): 2 DAY E V ENT: RPA OFFROAD LLC, RICK P ANSCHUT Z; W 15250 HARV EY LANE; (920) 901-5126
JUN 13 (S,T,Y): JUN 14 (S,T,Y): LONG LA K E (D-16): BIG BEAR TRAX LLC, CYNTHIA HALADA; 7 AM; FAY LAK E RD/2 MI FROM INT HWY 139 & FAY LA K E RD; (715) 674-7802
JUN 27 (S,T,Y): LA K EWOOD (D-16): 2 DAY E V ENT: RPA OFFROAD LLC, RICK P ANSCHUT Z; 6 AM; 153 6 0 CHALET LANE; (920) 9015126
ENDURO
JUN 20 (S,Y): STONE LA K E (D-16): 2 DAY E V ENT: MIDWEST OFF ROAD TRAIL RI, MIK E WARD; 9 AM; SUMMIT LA K E GAME FARM/WI HWY 70 TO STONE LA K E/E TO CR ‘F’/ARROWED; (715) 834-2793
OBSERVED TRIALS
JUN 7 (S,Y): ELK HORN (D-16): WISCONSIN OBSERV ED TRIALS, MAR K DOLL; SMAGE FARM/W3 66 9 BRAY RD/HWY 11 TO PLANK /L ON BRAY; (6 08) 875-56 45
WYOMING
MOTOCROSS
JUN 21 (S,Y): CHEYENNE (D-25): LARAMIE COUNTY RIDERS ASS, CHRIS GLECK LER; 5:30 AM; I-80 EAST TO EXIT 370 TURN RT; (307) 214-78 61
ENDURO
JUN 21 (S): UPTON (D-25): NATIONAL; INYAN K ARA RIDERS, PAUL A DOUGLAS; UPTON HIGH SCHOOL/HIGHWAY 16; (307) 46 8-2840
JUN 21 (S): UPTON (D-25): NATIONAL; SUPERFLY RACE PRODUCTIONS, SCOTT BRIGHT; 12 PM; GPS: 44.05’ 47N 104.37’09W; (970) 302-4045
AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/adv/
May 2-3: Buck Meadows, CA ; Family Off Road Adventures, Lawrence Borgens; (209) 6 49-3 6 33; www. familyoffroadadventures.com.
May 16-17: Z aleski, OH ; Buckeye Dualsporters, Bill K aeppner; (740) 380-3050; www.kaeppnerswoods.com; kaeppners @ verizon.net.
May 30-31: Mill Hall, PA ; Durty Dabbers, Nils Mantzoros; (570) 748-945 6; www.durtydabbers.com.
May 30-31: Wabeno, WI ; Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Brad Eggum; www.widualsportriders.org; bigwoods200 @ hotmail.com.
Jun 6-7: Hood River, OR ; NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 6 81-8881, www.blackdogdualsport.com.
Aug. 28-31: North Cascades, WA ; Sound Rider ! , Tom Mehren; (20 6 ) 329-7808; www.soundrider.com.
Sept. 12-13: Cadiz, KY; Jesse Thomas, K T Riders, 270-5223703, ginny42211@ yahoo.com
Sept. 19-20: Morganton, NC ; J.D.S.A. K .I, Ron Miller; (704) 483- 6 833; millerron @ bellsouth.net.
Sept. 19-20: Sterling, IL ; Brushpoppers MC, Jack Suption; (815) 6 22-4099; www.geocities.com/brushpoppers.
Sept. 26-27: Logan, OH ; Buckeye Dualsporters, Bill K aeppner; (740) 380-3050; www.kaeppnerswoods.com; kaeppners @ verizon.net.
Sept. 26-27: Wabeno, WI ; Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Brad Eggum; www.widualsportriders.org; bigwoods200 @ hotmail.com.
Oct. 3-4: TBA, KY; 4-Fun Trail Riders, V icky Stephenson, (513) 553- 666 2, www.4funtrailriders.com.
Oct. 10-11, 2009: Hammonton, NJ ; Jack OConnor, Ocean Country Competition Riders, 732-714-8874 info @ pinebarrens500.org, www.pinebarrens500.org
Oct. 24-25: Delta, AL ; Dixie Dual Sport, Robert Frey, www. dixiedualsport.com.
Oct. 24-25: Payson, A Z; Arizona Trail Riders, Don Hood; ( 6 02) 6 92-9382; www.arizonatrailriders.org.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Port Elizabeth, NJ ; TriCounty Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus (85 6 ) 785-2754, www.teamhammer.org.
Nov. 7-8: Port Elizabeth, NJ ; Tri-County Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus; (85 6 ) 785-2754; www.teamhammer.org.
Nov. 7-8: Jenkins, NJ ; Meteor MC, Mike Reign; (85 6 ) 2878170; www.meteormc.com.
Nov. 27-28: Los Angeles, CA ; AMA District 37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; ( 6 26 ) 792-7384; www.district37ama.org.
AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships
June 27-July 4: Du Q uoin State Fairgrounds, Du Q uoin, Ill.; (800) 85 6 -1900.
AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships
Aug. 15-16: New Ulm, Minn.; (507) 354-230 6
AMA Racing/NATC East Youth Trials
July 3-5: Sequatchie, Tenn; www.trialstrainingcenter. com; (423) 942-8 6 88.
AMA Premier Touring Series and Dunlop Road Riding Challenge www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/touring NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Jun 1-6: Lake George, NY: Americade: Bill Dutcher; (518) 798-7888; www.tourexpo.com
Jun 11-13: Austin, TX: Republic of Texas Rally: Natalie Goforth; (512) 252-976 8; www.rotrally.com
Sep 16-20: Ruidoso, NM: Golden Aspen Rally: Golden Aspen Motorcycle Assn; Ron Andrews; (800) 452-8045; www. motorcyclerally.com
NATIONAL GYPSY TOUR
Jun 13-21: Laconia, NH: Laconia Motorcycle Week: Laconia Motorcycle Week Assn; Charlie St. Clair; ( 6 03) 3 66 -2000; www.laconiamcweek.com
REGIONAL CONVENTIONS
Northeast Region 1: Jun 25-28: Johnstown, PA: Thunder in the Valley: Cty Convention & V isitors Bureau; Lisa Rager; (800) 237-8590; www.visitjohnstownpa.com/ thunderinthevalley
Northwest Region 5: Aug 27-Sep 2: Stevenson, WA: Rally Week in the Gorge: Sound Rider !; Tom Mehren; (20 6 ) 3297808; www.soundrider.com/rally/ SIGNATURE EVENTS
May 14-17: Ruidoso, NM: Aspencash: Golden Aspen Motorcycle Assn; Ron Andrews; (800) 452-8045; www. motorcyclerally.com
Jun 7: Cleveland, OH: Ride For K ids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Rocky River High School; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids
Jun 7: Atlanta, GA: Ride For K ids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m. Six Flags Over Georgia; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids
Jun 7: Richmond, VA: Ride For K ids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Richmond Times-Dispatch; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids
Jun 7: Golden, CO: Ride For K ids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m.. Jefferson County Human Services Bldg.; www.pbtfus.org/ rideforkids
Jun 14: Indianapolis, IN: Ride For K ids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Indianapolis Motor Speedway; www.pbtfus.org/ rideforkids
AMA Racing/NATC West Youth Trials
Aug. 8-10: Cotopaxi, Colo.; www.itstrials.com.
AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships
Aug. 3-9: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.; www.mxsports.com.
AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships
Sept. 10-13: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio; (800) 85 6 -1900.
Jun 14: San Bernardino, CA: Ride For K ids - Dual Sport Ride: Registration 8-9:45 a.m. Glen Helen Raceway Park; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids
Aug 27-Sep 2: Stevenson, WA: Sportbike Northwest: Sound Rider!; Tom Mehren; (20 6) 329-7808; www.soundrider.com/rally/ AMA GRAND TOURS With KOA Along The Way
Apr 1- Nov 30: USA 4 Corners Tour: So. CA Motorcycling Assoc; David L. Johnson; (909) 79 6 -2277; www.usa4corners. org
Apr 1- Nov 30: Color the World with KOA Grand Tour: Midnight Riders; Charles K irkman; (76 5) 5 66 -3807; www. midnight-riders-mc.com
Apr 1- Nov 30: Grand Tour of Ireland: Irish Riders Motorcycle Club; Maggie McNally; (518) 209-24 6 4; www.irishridersmc. com
Apr 1- Nov 30: Ride with the AMA 85th Ann. Classic Grand Tour: Dayton Motorcycle Club; Kevin Looney; (937) 26 3-9321; www.daytonmc.com
Apr 1- Nov 30: Roadside Attractions Grand Tour: Road Winders M/C; Joe Sloan; (215) 322-443 6; hogman19053 @ yahoo.com
STATE RALLIES
Jun 19-20: Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally: Gettysburg, PA ; Dawn Huber; (717) 471-7026; www.mawmr. org
Jul 16-19: Bikers Adult Rally: Alvarado, TX ; Mattie Smith; (972) 551-0024; www.bikersadultrally.com
Oct 9-11: Big Bike Weekend: Redding CA ; Connie Grinols; (504)274-0226; www.bigbikeweekend.com
Oct 23-25: New Orleans Bikefest: Westwego, LA ; Barry Lee & K ay Miller; (504)274-0226; www.neworleansbikefest.com
DISTRICT RALLIES & TOURS
Jun 20: D-24 Tour – Gyro Daze Run: K ingston, ID: Hi-Rollers M/C; Ed Harris; (509) 326 -7154; community.spokane.net
Sep 5-7: D-3 6 Rally – Hey Dey Rally: Groveland, CA: Dist 3 6 Road Div.; Bob Hansel; (707) 793-0251; www.ama-d-3 6 .com
AMA East Hare Scrambles
May 3: Westmoreland, Tenn., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com, www.gnccracing.com
May 10: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: E. Polhamus, TriCounty Sportsmen; (85 6 ) 785-2754; hammerhead @ teamhammer.org, www.teamhammer.org
May 24: Rhinelander, Wisc.: Scott Schwalbe, Sugar Camp Racing; (715) 272-1101; sugarcampracing @ frontiernet.net, www.sugarcampent.com
insightbb.com, www.blackcoal.org
July 19: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Dan Leonard, Beaten Trails; ( 6 07) 6 57-8433; leonard1373 6@ yahoo.com, wynoa.net
July 26: Valley View, Pa.: Tiffany Tobias Raush, Creek Powersports; (570) 6 82-4 6 00; tiffany @ rauschcreekracing.com, ww w.rauschcreekracing.com
Sept. 20: Battle Creek, Mich.: Byron K ibby, Battle Creek MC; (29 6 ) 66 0-1613; snydergws @ comcast.net, www.battlecreekmotorcycleclub.com
June 21: Lynnville, Ind.: Eric Linenschmidt, IN, IL, K Y Enduro Riders; (812) 204-1113; elindenschmidt @
AMA East Youth Hare Scrambles
Sept. 27: Yadkinville, N.C., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info @ gnccracing.com, www.gnccracing.com
K Y Enduro Riders; (812) 204-1113; elindenschmidt @ insightbb.com, www.blackcoal.org
May 9: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Dennis Mc Kelvey, TriCounty Sportsmen; ( 6 09) 390-3772; hammerhead @ teamhammer.org, www.teamhammer.org
May 23: E. Freetown, Mass.: Gordie Coyle, Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders; (781) 294-8355; lila779 6@ aol. com pstr.org
July 18-19: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Dan Leonard, Beaten Trails; ( 6 07) 6 57-8433; leonard1373 6@ yahoo.com, www. wynoa.net
Aug. 15: E. Freetown, Mass.: Gordie Coyle, Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders; (781) 294-8355; lila779 6@ aol. com, www.pstr.org
June 20: Lynnville, Ind.: Eric Linenschmidt, IN, IL,
AMA West Hare Scrambles www.westernharescrambles.com
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Aug. 29-30: Bull Hollow Raceway, Monticello, Utah, Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info @ westernharescrambles.com
Sept. 18-20: Glen Helen, Devore, Calif. , Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info @ westernharescrambles. com
Aug. 1-2: Straddleline OHV, Olympia, Wash. , Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info @ westernharescrambles. com
Oct. 23-25: Mesquite, Mesquite, Nev. , Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info @ westernharescrambles. com
International Six Days Enduro
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Oct. 12-17: Figueira da Foz, Portugal: Federação Nacional de Motociclismo; fnm-geral @ netcabo.pt; www.fnm.pt
May 30-31: Idaho City, ID: Boise Ridge Riders, Jeff Haines; (208) 384-5141; www.boiseridgeriders.org.
AMA KTM National Dual-Sport Trail Riding Series www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/ds/
Sept. 19-20: Sterling, IL: Brushpoppers MC, Jack Suption, (815) 6 22-4099; geocities.com/brushpoppers.
May 16-17: Z aleski, OH: Buckeye Dualsporters, Bill K aeppner, (740) 380-3050; kaeppnerswoods.com.
Sept. 26-27: Boyne Falls, MI: Great Lakes Dual Sporters, Jeramey Valley, (989) 751- 6 8 6 3; gldsmc.org.
Sept. 26-27: Logan, OH: Buckeye Dualsporters, Bill K aeppner, (740) 380-3050; kaeppnerswoods.com.
May 30-31: Mill Hall, PA: Durty Dabbers, Nils Mantzoros, (570) 748-945 6; durtydabbers.com.
Sept. 26-27: Wabeno, WI: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Brad Eggum, widualsportriders.org.
May 30-31: Wabeno, WI: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Brad Eggum, widualsportriders.org.
June 6-7: Lesterville, MO: Midwest Trail Riders Assoc., Steve Thomas, (314) 434-5095; ridemtra.com.
June 6-7: Custer, MI: Great Lakes Dual Sporters, Jeramey Valley, (989) 751- 6 8 6 3; gldsmc.org.
June 6-7: Hood River, OR: NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela, (503) 6 81-8881; blackdogdualsport.com.
Sept. 26-27: Groveland, CA: Family Off-Road Adventures, Lawrence Borgens, (209) 6 49-3 6 33; www. familyoffroadadventures.com.
Oct. 3-4: Mt. Solon, VA: Northern V irginia Trail Riders, Dave Bludgett, (703) 791-4240; nvtr.org.
Oct. 17-18: McArthur, OH: Enduro Riders Assoc., Steve Barber; ( 614) 891-13 6 9; enduroriders.com.
June 6-7: Loudon, NH: Merrimack Valley Trail Riders, Allen Tucker, (800) 757-0203; mvtr.org.
July 19-25: Gaylord, MI: Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, Lewis Shuler, (517) 416 -0126 , ccckids @ verizon.net, www.cycleconservationclub.org
August 8-9: Hancock, NY: Bear Creek Sportsmen, Linda Rizzon, (973) 953- 6 308; bearcreeksportsmen. com.
Sept. 5-6: New Straitsville, OH: New Straitsville Enduro Riders, Steve Wheeler, (740) 394-2220; nsenduro.com.
Sept. 12-13: Cadiz, KY: K T Riders, Jesse Thomas, (270) 522-3703; ginny42211@ yahoo.com.
Sept. 12-13: Redding, CA: Redding Dirt Riders, K arl Hankins, (530) 953-7272; info @ reddingdirtriders.com.
Sept. 19-20: Medford, OR: Motorcycle Riders Assoc., Jeff Moffet, (541) 773-7433; jeff @ omatours.com.
Oct. 24-25: Delta, AL: Dixie Dual Sport, Robert Frey, dixiedualsport.com.
Oct. 24-25: Payson, A Z : Arizona Trail Riders, Don Hood, ( 6 02) 6 92-9382; arizonatrailriders.org.
Oct. 24-25: Study Butte, TX: Trail Riders of Houston, Jack Jennings; (713) 248-7222; trh-cycle.org.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Port Elizabeth, NJ: Tri-County Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus; (85 6 ) 785-2754; teamhammer.org.
Nov. 7-8: Jenkins, NJ: Meteor MC, Mike Reign; (85 6 ) 287-8170; meteormc.com.
Nov. 27-28: Los Angeles, CA: AMA District 37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders, ( 6 26 ) 792-7384; district37ama.org.
Rock Your ISDE Colors
A strong Team USA is headed for Portugal in October to compete in the International Six Days Enduro, and you can show your team pride by snagging one of these ISDE shirts. A mere $20 will get you a 100 percent cotton T with colorful graphics, and all proceeds go directly to support Team USA.
Info: Visit www. AmericanMotorcyclist.com, and click on “Gear.”
EVS RC-Evolution Neck Protection System
The EVS RC-Evolution race collar system is designed to reduce neck compression- and extension-related injuries. It features a J\Z[VTPaHISLÄ[[VLUZ\YL
The vented design also allows air to move freely through it. The system is available in a variety of sizes and colors. Price: $175.
Info: www.evs-sports.com.
Motion Pro Revolver Variable Rate Throttle For Off-Road Bikes
With the Motion Pro Revolver Variable Rate Throttle Kit, you can tailor your throttle rate for riding conditions or rider preference. The kit comes with four reel sizes: 35 mm, 40 mm, 45 mm and 50 mm. Use the smallest reel for a slow throttle rate or the largest reel for a fast, quick-twist rate. The unique design allows for fast reel changes without having to adjust the cables. Price: $154.99.
Info: www.motionpro.com.
OGIO’s New 180 Moto Stand
This one’s so simple, it’s amazing no one thought of it before. The new OGIO 180 moto stand does the lifting for you. Simply push the bike forward through the upside-down stand, and it rotates 180 degrees to engage and lift the bike onto the stand. To take the bike off, simply roll back and the OGIO 180 reverses the motion. Simple. Price: $109.99. Info: www.ogio.com.
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When my son, Gene Adam Pearson, was killed on May 19, 2005, while riding his motorcycle with a group of friends, I never realized that months later I would become an advocate for all motorcyclists.
My son was killed by a motorist who pulled out in front of him. The driver’s explanation to the police was, “I never saw him.” Soon after, a bumper sticker that I saw on a car—“Look twice. Save a life. Motorcycles are everywhere”— became my personal motto.
It became my mission to make other road users in Florida aware that there are motorcyclists riding our roads alongside the other, much larger, vehicles that we all see every day. I wanted to educate the operators of these larger vehicles that they need to share the roads safely with the more vulnerable motorcyclists.
For advice, I contacted Kathy Malone, who originated the bumper sticker in Georgia when her son, Lance, was killed while riding. I decided to help build on her idea the best I could.
Around that time, someone told me that
I was a “mom on a mission.” That was exactly how I felt. I was a mom trying to help others, even though it was too late for my son. So I adopted the signature “Mother on a Mission” and started using it on all of my correspondence.
The rest is amazing. I tried to think of new ways to make the public aware of the message. I started contacting advertising companies who wanted to help by donating the space—which is very costly for a year—if I would purchase the signage for the life-saving message.
In addition to the bumper stickers, the message can now be seen on bus benches, bus shelters, transit buses, billboards, taxi cabs and heard on radio programs. A local cable company even shows the message on their network.
+LWHY[TLU[VM 4V[VY=LOPJSLVMÄJLZPU three counties help get the word out, along with Full Throttle and Born to Ride magazines, and Quaker Steak and Lube.
by Diane Pearson
At the Suncoast Motorcycle School in Clearwater, Fla., they give a bumper sticker to each graduate. According to
who have taken the course, the “Look Twice—Save A Life” message is one that people see most often and remember more than any other.
To date, 90,000 bumper stickers have been handed out, and in October 2008, I received a grant from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation that will support our efforts for a whole year.
Gene was a good son with a heart of gold. He loved his family, God and friends. He did not deserve to leave us all so early in his life. He made his family proud, and I just wanted to give back all of my efforts to those who love to ride, because that is what my son loved to do: ride.
The comments and letters I receive from grateful motorcyclists are a tribute to my son and the foundation I set up in his name. I never wanted his name to be forgotten, and I know it never will.
Diane Pearson runs the Gene Pearson Motorcycle Awareness Foundation. Info: www.genepearson.org.
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