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The 2013 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships in Springfield, Ill., saw dozens of national champions crowned in a variety of dirt-track racing disciplines. Topping the field was AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award Winner Jeffery Lowery from Newark, Ohio. Photo by Yve Assad
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Volume 67, Number 9
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22. RIDING
Dual-sport riders raise money for cancer research, and we ride two-up with Chris Ulrich.
36.
HALL OF FAME
1962 Matchless G80CS, Hall of Famer Jeff Stanton.
40. FUEL FOR THOUGHT
AMA rallies with motorcyclists in Washington, D.C., to urge testing of E15 fuel blend.
45.
GO RIDE
What to do, where to go.
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VIEWPOINT
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By Maggie McNally
After returning home to New York from the AMA E15: Fuel for Thought rally and lobbying day in Washington, D.C. (see page 40), I did a lot of thinking—not only about the E15 fuel issue, but also about the fun I had meeting and riding with other AMA members.
I always have fun when I get together with other motorcyclists. I find that AMA members are the most passionate and enthusiastic riders in the country and, I dare say, the most fun to be around.
Whether I’m attending an AMA club event, an AMA-sanctioned mega-rally or a lobbying day at a state capitol or in Washington, D.C., I’m surrounded by some of the greatest people you could ever hope to meet.
That’s what makes the AMA such an outstanding organization— You!
Some of the best ways for AMA members to get the most fun out of their riding is through interacting with other AMA members, and there’s no better way to do this than by joining AMA clubs and taking part in AMA events, activities and—if you race—AMAsanctioned competition.
Since the AMA’s founding in 1924, AMA clubs have been very important for social activities for motorcyclists. Today, there are 1,200 AMA clubs, which means there are plenty of opportunities to have fun. Personally, I’m a member of the AMA-chartered Roamers MC in Schenectady, N.Y. It holds one of the oldest charters in New York state.
Club members feel they are part of a local family of riders and know they are part of the family of AMA riders nationwide. There is a special camaraderie that exists between members of an AMA club because they share their enthusiasm for motorcycling and they are happy to share it, and their wisdom, with new riders as well, whether it involves street or dirt riding.
Street clubs host a variety of events, ranging from bike shows and field meets to gypsy tours and toy runs. Off-road clubs also host their own flavor of events, including trail rides and poker runs. No matter what type of riding a motorcyclist likes to do, there is probably an AMA club that hosts a related event.
For example, Team Strange Airheads is hosting a road run in Tucker, Ga., on Sept. 21 (www.teamstrange.com); the Bluegrass Beemers are hosting a road rally in Frankfort, Ky., on Sept. 13 (www.bluegrassbeemers.org); and the Metro Triumph Riders club is hard at work to host a fabulous bike show in Milford, Mich., on Sept. 8 (www.metrotriumphriders.com).
For dirt riders, the Athens Motorcycle Club is hosting an enduro in Athens, Ohio, on Sept. 22 (www.athensmotorcycleclub.com); the Black Mountain Enduro Riders are holding a two-day hare scrambles event in Plymouth Township, Pa., Sept. 21-22 (www. bmer.org); and the Beaver Cycle Club is hosting a scrambles in Burnett, Wis., on Sept. 15 (www.beavercycleclub.com).
These are just a sample of the events you can catch this month. There are many more listed in the back of this magazine, as well as online at www.americanmotorcyclist.com. So there’s plenty to choose from around the country.
Motorcyclists also give back to the community, and AMA clubs are involved in many charitable activities. Examples are the Ride for Kids that raises money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders’ Ride for Research that raises funds for cancer research and the Ride Reno 200 hosted by the Dust Devils Motorcycle Club (www.dustdevilsmc. com) that raises funds for a variety of charities.
Besides being the hub for social activity, an AMA club provides the foundation for the political and community relations activities that will help ensure the future of motorcycling.
Opponents of motorcycling are trying to take away our riding and racing freedoms. By joining AMA clubs, riders are doing their part to fight back, giving the AMA more political clout through strength in numbers to defeat bad legislation and laws, and taking political action using various AMA tools.
Plus, clubs spearhead political efforts by organizing members to communicate with elected and government officials on issues that are important to motorcyclists, help elect and re-elect politicians friendly to motorcycling and serve as a resource for the local news media when there are questions related to motorcycling.
Last year we launched a new initiative I am excited about: AMA State Chapters. Our goal with state chapters is to strengthen the voice of on- and off-road motorcyclists at the local and state level, and create an even stronger network through which AMA clubs and AMA members across the country can stand together to protect their freedoms while enjoying the motorcycling lifestyle. We’re in the pilot phase now in several states.
As you can see, the AMA, AMA clubs (and soon AMA State Chapters) are involved in a lot of different activities that are sure to have something of interest for just about everyone. It’s easy to find a club in your area: Go to www.americanmotorcyclist.com, click on “Clubs & Promoters” and then click on “Find a Club.”
If you can’t find an AMA club in your area, consider starting one. The AMA stands ready to help. You can get started by going to the “Clubs & Promoters” section of the website and then clicking on “Start a Club.” For information on state chapters, go to www.americanmotorcyclist.com/AMAStateChapters.
There’s a lot of fun to be had in an AMA club. Join now. You’ll be glad you did.
Maggie McNally is chair of the AMA Board of Directors.
FUEL FOR THOUGHT
AMA Rallies With Motorcyclists In Washington, D.C., To Urge Testing Of E15 Fuel Blend
Photos by Jay Westcott
The message was delivered loud and clear by more than 100 motorcyclists, AMA members, federal lawmakers and supporters on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.: E15 fuel is untested, potentially bad for motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines and should not be rushed to market.
The AMA E15: Fuel for Thought rally and lobby day was held on June 19 just blocks from the U.S. Capitol on the National Mall, with riders gathering to urge their senators and representatives to call for independent testing of the E15 ethanol fuel blend on motorcycle and ATV engines before it is allowed for sale at retail gas stations.
Those riders represented millions of motorcycle and ATV owners who are concerned about the potential for misfueling with E15 and the poor performance, low fuel mileage and possible engine damage that could occur.
Several U.S. senators and representatives joined the AMA in questioning the EPA’s decision to allow the sale of E15, calling it “not good to put in anyone’s gas tank,” “a disaster in the making” and “bad policy.”
“When you have a type of fuel that, if inadvertently used, has the potential to damage engines and fuel systems and void a manufacturer’s new-vehicle warranty, you really should move with caution when it comes to putting that fuel in the marketplace,” AMA Board Chair Maggie McNally told the assembled crowd.
“Issuing rules that allow the sale of E15 at gas stations without
adequate testing to be sure it’s safe in motorcycles and ATVs, not to mention engines in boats and power equipment, just isn’t wise,” McNally said. “We’re here today to deliver that message to our legislators, so that the right safeguards can be put in place.”
E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume, a higher percentage of ethanol than in E10 fuel blends now on sale. Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved E15 use in 2001-and-newer light-duty vehicles, which include cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles, none of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and ATVs currently in use are on the EPA approved list, and no manufacturer has approved E15 for use in its motorcycles and ATVs.
Since 2011, the AMA has repeatedly expressed concerns to government officials and federal lawmakers about possible damage to motorcycles and ATVs from the inadvertent use of E15, which is now becoming available at gas stations. That could happen if a rider selects E15 on a fuel blender pump thinking it is E10 or E0 (no ethanol) fuel. Riders are also concerned about misfueling with E15 left over in the pump hose or in portable containers.
The EPA is merely telling alarmed consumers not to use E15, downplaying the possibility of inadvertent misfueling. Proponents of E15 go a step further, noting that the EPA has specifically prohibited its use in motorcycles and other small engines and stating that it would be illegal for motorcyclists to use E15.
“Telling riders that E15 use is illegal completely misses the point, because motorcycle and ATV riders don’t want to use it in the first place, unless independent testing confirms it is safe,” said AMA Vice President for Government Relations Wayne Allard. “One of our concerns has always been that we might unintentionally put E15 in our tanks, due to confusing or poor implementation of the EPA’s misfueling mitigation plan.”
" That means the loser in all of this is the riders. The AMA stands behind not only its members but all riders in calling for more extensive testing for E15, and more thorough misfueling safeguards."
Wayne Allard, AMA Vice President For Government Relations
Taking the time to lobby for testing of E15 fuels were scores of AMA members who rode their motorcycles to Washington, D.C., from points near and far. The AMA’s Washington, D.C.-based staff assisted the riders in making their visits to their elected representatives.
In addition to the beautiful weather that greeted riders were dozens of members from the Antique Automobile Club of America, who parked classic cars alongside motorcycles on the National Mall. Tom Cox, AACA national president, spoke to the motorcyclists in the audience, telling them that E15 is a serious concern for their members, as well as thanking the AMA for organizing the event.
The AMA’s Allard observed that the AMA E15: Fuel For Thought event was a success in raising the visibility of the serious concerns related to E15 fuel.
“The bottom line here is simple,” Allard said. “There’s no proof for riders that E15 is safe, and given the realities of the marketplace, anywhere it is sold, there will likely be inadvertent misfueling problems, which could lead to expensive repairs and void a new vehicle’s warranty.
“That means the loser in all of this is the riders,” Allard said. “The AMA stands behind not only its members but all riders in calling for more extensive testing for E15, and more thorough misfueling safeguards.”
Supporters of the lobby day include EagleRider of Falls Church, Va.; Coleman PowerSports of Falls Church, Va., and Woodbridge, Va.; the National Turkey Federation; National Chicken Council; National Pork Producers Council; American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers; Specialty Equipment Market Association; and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart
L-R: AMA’s Wayne Allard and Maggie McNally, congressional staffer, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg.
E15 AND MOTORCYCLES Common Questions
What is E15 fuel?
E15 fuel is a blended fuel that includes up to 15 percent ethanol. It is a new fuel approved for sale by the EPA, and can be sold alongside more common E10 fuels and gasoline at fueling stations.
What is the American Motorcyclist Association position on E15?
Currently, there are no studies that show E15 is safe in the engines used in street and off-highway motorcycles and ATVs. In fact, E15 fuel use in motorcycles not only is illegal, but has the potential to void a manufacturer’s warranty. Considering the all-too-easy chances of misfueling, the AMA believes that the sale of E15 fuel should come with more extensive testing, and more thorough misfueling safeguards. That way, AMA members—and all riders—can avoid possible damage and voided warranties.
What vehicles can use E15?
According to the American Automobile Association, about 12 million of more than 240 million cars, trucks and SUVs now in use have manufacturers’ approval for E15. For motorcycles and ATVs, no manufacturer has approved E15 use.
In addition to motorcycle and ATV engines, the motors potentially most at risk from E15 use include marine boat motors and poweredequipment engines. Additionally, older vehicles in the vintage and classic categories are not approved for E15.
Why is E15 not approved for motorcycles?
Why not just avoid using E15?
Motorcyclists should do just that, but in the real world, it’s not that simple. Once E15 is in the marketplace, inadvertent misfueling will occur. Studies show that the majority of motorists even now do not know the difference between E10 and regular gasoline. The problem is potentially worse with E15. Additionally, a National Marine Manufacturers Association study has shown that inadvertent misfueling is already occurring where E15 is sold.
How do “blender pumps” make the possible confusion worse?
“Blender pumps,” where multiple grades of gasoline are sold through a single hose at a single pump, make it much easier to not only inadvertently misfuel, but to experience crosscontamination with residual E15 in the hose dispensed by a previous user.
Many modern motorcycles are designed for a maximum ethanol blend of 10 percent, or E10. In many cases, the use of E15 fuels has the potential to void a manufacturer’s warranty on a motorcycle or ATV. Older vintage motorcycles, many of which are still on the road and highly prized by owners and collectors, potentially could have problems with any amount of ethanol in the fuel.
What are the dangers of E15 in motorcycle engines?
E15 has the potential to burn hotter than regular gasoline or E10, resulting in potential engine damage, especially in air-cooled motors and high-performance watercooled motors used in street and off-road motorcycles and ATVs. Additionally, ethanolbased fuels are hygroscopic, and can hold more water than traditional fuels, which contributes to fuel system corrosion.
Why not require a minimum purchase to dilute any possible E15?
The EPA initially proposed a 4-gallon minimum purchase as a possible solution. However, the AMA objected because many motorcycle and ATV fuel tanks do not hold 4 gallons, meaning it would be impossible for riders to legally fuel their tanks. The EPA has since withdrawn this proposal.
Why is testing important?
The AMA strongly urges riders to avoid E15 until it can be tested and proven to be safe for motorcycles and ATVs. So far, that testing has not been done, and the very strong chance of inadvertent misfueling means that we need more information on the possible dangers of E15 for motorcycle and ATV engines.
What’s the bottom line?
The AMA wants access to safe fuels for motorcycles and ATVs. Given marketplace realities, wherever E15 is sold, there will very likely be inadvertent misfueling issues. Motorcycles and ATVs are not approved for E15 use, and inadvertently misfueling one has the potential to void a rider’s manufacturer’s warranty.
The loser of any inadvertent misfueling is the rider. The AMA stands behind not only its members, but all riders, in calling for more extensive testing for E15, and more thorough misfueling safeguards.
A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages.
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One of the top events on the riding schedule in the AMA Premier Touring Series is the AspenCash Rally, which is an AMA National Convention set for Sept. 18-23 in Ruidoso, N.M. Ideal fall temperatures, great roads and good company combine to make this rally worth attending. Info: www.motorcyclerally.org.
4
The steel-shoe crowd heads to Springfield, Ill., for the famed Springfield Mile on Sept. 1 as part of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship. They then go to Santa Rosa, Calif., for a Mile on Sept. 29 and close out the season in Pomona, Calif., with a half-mile race on Oct. 12. Info: amaproracing.com.
7
The next exciting round of the AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing, is Sept. 15 in Lynnville, Ind.— the LA Black Coal National Enduro hosted by the Lynnville Area Dirt Riders and the IN IL KY Enduro Riders Association. For the full schedule, see page 50.
2
Check out one of the wildest sports on two wheels when the AMA EnduroCross National Championship Series arrives at the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif., on Sept. 21. EnduroCross takes the race format of motocross and combines it with the challenging obstacles of an enduro, all packed into the tight confines of a fan-friendly stadium setting. For the full schedule, see page 50.
3
Catch the last round of the AMA Pro Road Racing Championship Sept. 2729 at the world-class Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. More info: www.amaproracing.com.
5
Want some fast-moving excitement? Check out the action in the AMA Pro Hillclimb Championship Sept. 8 in Freemansburg, Pa., Sept. 29 in Jefferson, Pa., and Oct. 13 at the Devil’s Staircase in Oregonia, Ohio. Info: www.amaproracing.com.
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It’s midway though the season for the Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles Series, which is an AMA Featured Series. Catch the action Sept. 22 in Spring Grove, Va., and Sept. 29 in Chatham, Va. For the full schedule, see page 50.
COMING UP
Make your reservations now for one of the greatest motorcycling events of the year: the AMA Legends Weekend Oct. 18-19 in Las Vegas, Nev. The gala features the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction Ceremony and the Dave Mungenast Memorial Legends Reception. Get more info: www.motorcyclemuseum. org.
MOTOCROSS
SEP 1: (Includes ATVs) MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM
SEP 7: (Includes ATVs) CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 775-0893, CVTR.ORG
SEP 14: (ATV only) CHARITON: IOWA ATV HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES, (515) 971-3136, IASCS.COM
SEP 21: (Includes ATVs) SHELLROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM
SEP 22: (Includes ATVs) SHELLROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM
SEP 28: (Includes ATVs) MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOTX.COM
SEP 29: (Includes ATVs) MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM TT
SEP 14: (ATV only) CHARITON: IOWA ATV HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES, (515) 971-3136, IASCS.COM KANSAS
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
SEP 22: KANSAS CITY: MARCH OF DIMES-KS, (913) 469-3611, BIKERSFORBABIESKC.ORG KENTUCKY
RECREATIONAL
DUAL-SPORT RIDE
SEP 7-8: GOLDEN POND: 2-DAY EVENT, K T RIDERS, (270) 522-3703, LBL200.COM
ROAD RALLY
SEP 13: FRANKFORT: BLUEGRASS BEEMERS, (859) 229-4546, BLUEGRASSBEEMERS.ORG
MAINE
RECREATIONAL
MOTOGIRO
SEP 20: NEWRY: UNITED STATES CLASSIC RACING ASSOCIATION, (413) 498-4433, MOTOGIRO-USA MARYLAND
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
SEP 28-29: MECHANICSVILLE: 2-DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (410) 375-1059, MAMAMX.COM
MASSACHUSETTS
RECREATIONAL
DUAL-SPORT RIDE
SEP 15: TOLLAND: BERKSHIRE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (860) 993-4462, MUDSLINGER. ORG
MICHIGAN
RECREATIONAL
BIKE SHOW
SEP 8: MILFORD: METRO TRIUMPH RIDERS, (586) 944-7456, METROTRIUMPHRIDERS.COM
ROAD RUN
SEP 8: MARTIN: MARCH OF DIMES-MI, (800) 968-3463
COMPETITION
DIRT DRAG
SEP 20-21: (Includes ATVs) BRIDGETON TWP: 2-DAY EVENT, MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
HILLCLIMB
SEP 21-22: BRIDGETON TWP: 2-DAY EVENT, MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 7339856, MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
HARE SCRAMBLES
SEP 15: BENTLEY: VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, (989) 846-4401, THEVALLEYTRAILRIDERS.ORG
SEP 22: (Includes ATVs) BATTLE CREEK: BATTLE CREEK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (269) 729-9691
SEP 29: (Includes ATVs) PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM
MOTOCROSS
SEP 8: (Includes ATVs) CADILLAC: CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (231) 884-3729, CADILLACMC.COM
SEP 15: (Includes ATVs) PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM
SEP 22: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 8328284, POLKADOTSMC.NET
SEP 28: (Includes ATVs) BELDING : GRATTAN RACEWAY MOTOCROSS, (616) 691-7221, GRATTANMX.COM
SEP 29: (Includes ATVs) BELDING: GRATTAN RACEWAY MOTOCROSS, (616) 691-7221, GRATTANMX.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
SEP 8: METAMORA: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (248) 634-2184, MOTATRIALS.COM
SEP 15: WHITMORE LAKE: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (517) 849-9231, MOTATRIALS.COM
SEP 29: FLUSHING: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (248) 583-1437, MOTATRIALS.COM
SHORT TRACK
SEP 7: (Includes ATVs) DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
SEP 8: (Includes ATVs) DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMBMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
RECREATIONAL
MINNESOTA
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
SEP 7-8: THEILMAN: 2-DAY EVENT, GOLDEN EAGLES CYCLE CLUB, GOLDENEAGELES.ORG
SEP 21-22: HUNTERSVILLE: 2-DAY EVENT, TWIN CITIES TRAIL RIDERS, (612) 965-8618, TCTRAILRIDERS.ORG
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
SEP 15: MILLVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-2779, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM
MOTOCROSS
SEP 1: KELLOGG: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 244-9996, MOTOKAZIE.COM
SEP 1: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 679-2582, BERMBENDERS.COM
SEP 2: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 679-2582, BERMBENDERS.COM
SEP 2: KELLOGG: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 244-9996, MOTOKAZIE.COM
SEP 8: MILLVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-2779, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM
SEP 8: (Includes ATVs) BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM
SEP 15: BROOKSTON: ECHO VALLEY MOTOCROSS PARK, (218) 348-4754, ECHOVALLEYMOTOCROSS.COM
SEP 15: MAZEPPA: HURRICANE HILLS MX, (507) 843-5154, HURRICANEHILLS.COM
SEP 22: KELLOGG: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 244-9996, MOTOKAZIE.COM
SEP 22: LITTLE FALLS: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM
SEP 29: (Includes ATVs) BROWERVILLE: MOTO CITY RACEWAY & RECREATION INC, (218) 894-2826, MOTOCITYRACEWAY.COM
SEP 29: MILLVILLE: HI-WINDERS, (507) 753-2779, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
SEP 14: THEILMAN: UPPER MIDWEST TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (507) 351-8879, UMTA.ORG
SEP 15: THEILMAN: UPPER MIDWEST TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (507) 351-8879, UMTA.ORG
SHORT TRACK
SEP 21: (Includes ATVs) NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
SEP 22: (Includes ATVs) NEW ULM: FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLUB, (507) 354-2306, FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
TT
SEP 15: (Includes ATVs) CAMBRIDGE : NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (612) 865-2661, FLATTRACKMN.COM
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
SEP 14: ST. JOSEPH: MARCH OF DIMES-MO, (816) 238-8707, BIKERSFORBABIESMO.ORG
SEP 22: W. FRIENDSHIP: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES, (800) 253-6530, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG
ROAD RALLY
SEP 4: CHEROKEE PASS: ROAD RIDERS FOR JESUS, (636) 285-9005, ROADRIDERSFORJESUS.ORG
SEP 6: THEODOSEA: MOTORCYCLE SPORT TOURING ASSOCIATION
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
SEP 29: (Includes ATVs) COLE CAMP: HWY 65 MX, (660) 668-2453, HWY65MX.COM NEVADA
RECREATIONAL
DUAL-SPORT RIDE
SEP 13: RENO: DUST DEVILS MC/CHAPTER 36, (775) 224-0361, DUSTDEVILSMC.COM
ROAD RUN
SEP 29: LAS VEGAS: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES, (800) 253-6530, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG
NEW HAMPSHIRE
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
SEP 29: PENACOOK: UNITED STATES CLASSIC RACING ASSOCIATION, (413) 498-4433, PEWTERRUN.COM
COMPETITION
ROADRACE
SEP 2: LOUDON: UNITED STATES CLASSIC RACING ASSOCIATION, (413) 498-4433, RACE-USCRA.COM
NEW JERSEY
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN
SEP 21: PENNSVILLE: MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT VICTIMS FOUNDATION, (856) 514-3725
ROAD RUN
SEP 21: PARSIPPANY: IRONHORSE CALVARY MC, (973) 715-3359, IRONHORSECALVARY.COM
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
SEP 1: ENGLISHTOWN: RACEWAY PARK, (732) 446-7800, RACEWAYPARK.COM
ROADRACE
SEP 8: MILLVILLE: AMERICAN SPORTBIKE RACING ASSOCIATION, (817) 246-1127, CCSRACING.US
NEW MEXICO
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
SEP 26: SANTA FE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE RIDERS, RMARIDERS.ORG
COMPETITION
OBSERVED TRIALS
SEP 7-8: JEMEZ SPRINGS: 2-DAY EVENT, NEW MEXICO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (505) 780-2551, NEWMEXICOTRIALS.COM NEW YORK
RECREATIONAL
CONVENTIONS
SEP 18: MESCALERO: CP6 SOLUTIONS, LLC., (575) 973-4977, MOTORCYCLERALLY.COM
DUAL-SPORT RIDE
SEP 15: FAIRVILLE: WAYNE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (315) 331-4764, WAYNECOUNTYMC.COM
FIELD MEET
SEP 21-22: BALDWIN: 2-DAY EVENT, QUEENSBORO MC, (718) 350-9856, QUEENSBOROMC.COM
POKER RUN
SEP 15: CARMEL: LOST WHEELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, LOSTWHEELS.COM
ROAD RALLY
SEP 13: 2-DAY EVENT, AMERICADE, (518) 798-7888, ROLLINGTHRUAMERICA.COM
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
SEP 8: EAST QUOGUE: LONG ISLAND RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONSERVANCY, (631) 928-1153, LIRTC.ORG
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
SEP 1: HANCOCK: BEAR CREEK SPORTSMEN, (732) 271-1616, BEARCREEKSPORTSMEN COM
SEP 8: (Includes ATVs) AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM
SEP 14-15: (Includes ATVs) RICHFORD: 2-DAY EVENT, BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTER INC, (607) 849-4438, BROOME-TIOGA.COM
SEP 22: (Includes ATVs) MAPLEVIEW: SMX ASSOCIATES LLC, (315) 480-7733, MOTOMASTERS.COM
SEP 29: (Includes ATVs) RICHFORD: BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTER INC, (607) 849-4438, BROOME-TIOGA.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
SEP 8: CAYUTA: DISTRICT 4 TRIALS COMMITTEE, (607) 227-6468, DISTRICT4TRIALS.ORG
SEP 22: CAYUTA: DISTRICT 4 TRIALS COMMITTEE, (607) 796-0560, DISTRICT4TRIALS.ORG
SHORT TRACK
SEP 14: (Includes ATVs) PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM
NORTH CAROLINA COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
SEP 1: (Includes ATVs) ELLERBE: WINDY HILL SPORTS, (910) 895-4387, WINDYHILLSPORTS.COM
OHIO
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
SEP 21-22: LOGAN: 2-DAY EVENT, BUCKEYE DUAL SPORTERS, (740) 380-3050, KAEPPNERSWOODS.COM
DUAL-SPORT RIDE
SEP 21: LOGAN: BUCKEYE DUAL SPORTERS, (740) 380-3050, KAEPPNERSWOODS.COM
SEP 22: ATHENS: ATHENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 593-7459, ATHENSMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
ROAD RUN
SEP 15: ORIENT: CAPITAL CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (614) 877-1777
SEP 15: NAPOLEON: OHIO CHAPTER MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION, (419) 534-3600, MARCHOFDIMES.COM/OHIO
ROAD RALLY
SEP 20: POMEROY: FUR PEACE MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (303) 358-0172, FURPEACERANCH.COM
COMPETITION
ENDURO
SEP 22: ATHENS: ATHENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 593-7459, ATHENSMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
GRAND PRIX
SEP 21: (Includes ATVs) ATHENS : ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS INC., (740) 591-7223, ACTIONSPORTSRACING.COM
HILLCLIMB
SEP 14: (Includes ATVs) WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 678-0082, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
SEP 15: (Includes ATVs) WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 678-0082, PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
HARE SCRAMBLES
SEP 8: (Includes ATVs) LOGAN: HOCKING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 385-7695, HOCKINGVALLEYMC.COM
MOTOCROSS
SEP 8: (Includes ATVs) SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3937
SEP 15: GREENVILLE: TREATY CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (937) 548-7197, TREATYCITYMC.COM
SEP 18: (Includes ATVs) DELAWARE: AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, (937) 358-2427, AMERICANMX.COM
SEP 22: (Includes ATVs) SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3937
SEP 29: BLANCHESTER: DIRT COUNTRY, (513) 625-7350, DIRTCOUNTRYMX.COM OKLAHOMA
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
SEP 15: TULSA: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES, (800) 253-6530, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG PENNSYLVANIA
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
SEP 22: SPRING MILLS: XPLOR-INT LLC, (610) 470-8897, XPLOR-INT.COM
BIKE SHOW
SEP 7: LANSDALE: BLUE COMET MOTORCYCLE
AMA Trademarks
smaher@ama-cycle.org for
October 18-19, 2013
Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino • Las Vegas, Nevada
CLASS OF 2013:
Ricky Carmichael
Danny Hamel
Norm McDonald
Randy Renfrow
Diane Traynor
Mike Traynor
FEATURED LEGENDS:
Torsten Hallman
Mark Blackwell
2013 LEGENDS WEEKEND
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday night, Oct. 18, will see the Motorcycle Hall of Fame class of 2013 take to the stage to be inducted. The next morning will see the all-new Dave Mungenast Memorial Legends Reception, where the Class of 2013 and other Hall of Famers from previous years will be honored.
www.motorcyclemuseum.org
