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Michigan’s Motorsports

December 2017

INSIDE: 2018 ICE RACING SCHEDULE & SUPPLEMENTAL RULES MICHIGAN MAFIA REUNION BANQUET NOTICES HANK DENNEY MC 21ST ANNUAL CHARITY HARE SCRAMBLE DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS & UPDATES

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2 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News

Race Winners as a group with Sponsor Bruce Denney from the House of Honda

Hank Denney Motorcycle Club 21st Annual Charity Hare Scramble HANK DENNEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB (Harlan, IN) | NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Story by Scoop Newsflash | Photos By Mully’s Camera On Sunday, November 12, 2017, near Harlan, Indiana the Hank Denney Motorcycle Club, members, and their guests, hosted their 21st annual Charity Hare Scramble.

The event is held each year to enjoy a day of riding and bench racing. This non points paying Hare Scramble event is run in Hank’s memory. Many of the riders who participated remember Hank as a motorcyclist who enjoyed nothing more than a day in the woods with his family and friends; RACING, DICING, AND TELLING STORIES AT THE END OF THE DAY. The day before the race, trail boss Jack James and his crew, put the final touches on the 4.1 mile course. Jack and his family have been gracious hosts for the race over the past several years. With the last arrow and ribbon hung the crew hoped the sunny Saturday would continue on throughout the remaining weekend. Jack as always laid out a challenging trail for the mini’s and beginners as well as the “A” and “AA” riders. The trail for the weekend included lots of tight woods, several creek crossing, some fast two track, and a few spots that Jack designed just to add some flavor to the track.

Saturdays good weather would not return for Sundays Race. A light rain began falling about 2:00am and would continue right up to the beginning of the first race.

However, this did not dampen the spirits of the 64 riders who signed up for this

year’s event. Many thanks to Andrea Denney and Terry Bender for running the sign up table.

The first race of the day included a two row start with the “C” class going off first, from a dead engine start, followed thirty seconds later by the “Mini” class. The first race ran a shorter course to avoid some of the harder obstacles. Even with the shorter course, the riders of the first race still had a couple of water crossings to contend with plus a lot of tight woods. As the Green Flag dropped for the “C” class, Cory Day and Ryan Weldon began what would become a race long battel as they were the first ones into the woods following the grass track start area. The “Mini” class, starting 30 seconds after the “C” class, saw Tanner Bair first into the woods followed closely by Jacob Kurtz, Hunter Bauman, and Kaylee Krumanaker. This group would trade positions throughout the entire one hour race.

As the riders came through the scoring barrels for the first time, Weldon was leading the “C” class by just a few bike lengths over Day. In the “Mini” class Bair came through first with Kurtz a few bike lengths back, then followed a few seconds later by Bauman and Krumanaker. The end of the second lap found that Bair had an issue on the trail dropping all the way back to 4th place with Kurtz moving into the lead, followed by Bauman, then Kru-

manaker. Laps 3 thru 5 saw the top three “Mini” class riders changing positions with each lap. By lap 6 Bair was able to make up his early race trouble to take back the lead with Krumanaker close behind in second. Bauman and Kurtz would experience issues in the muddy conditions and drop back to third and fourth respectively

after each of them had led the race. As the checkers fell on the first race, Ryan Weldon took the win in the “C” class with Cory Day close behind. These two put on a great race and actually lapped the remaining riders in their class. The “Mini”

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 Overall Winner – Nicholas Hunt jumping out of one of the creek crossings

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To this Month’s AWESOME CONTRIBUTORS

from the editor

December brings us to the end of another great year of racing, fun and camaraderie. It seems like only yesterday we were planning schedules and getting ready for 2017. Now the Ice Race schedule has been set and plans for Award Banquets and 2018 Race Season are moving forward. My prayer for the New Year is that we will all continue to stick together as an organization, promote each other, to be gracious through the good and not-so-good times, to be charitable and always grateful for all that we have, especially when so many others are going without, and that 2018 will be The Best Year EVER!! Keep the faith!

On that note, MUCH APPRECIATION to this month's contributors.

Thank you for taking the lead and giving of your time so generously to help promote your division. Without you, there would be a bunch of blank pages here!! XOXO Make sure your memberships are up-to-date. How about gifting a membership to that special person as a Christmas gift? STILL only $15 for a D14 membership. Can't go wrong with that!

‘Til next time ... take care, stay warm, and safe. And as always, enjoy the ride... it all goes by in a blink.

– In order of appearance – Vanessa Senyk, Jeff "Mully" Mullendore, Scoop Newsflash, Mully's Camera, Thomas Dunn, Steve Baginski, Mike Maurer, Amy Moreland, Talon Soenksen, Bob Miller, Jeremiah Sher�an, Roland Canardly, Kevin Lamber� Jr., Steve Beane, Kevin Fleszar and last, but not least ... Bar� Newman & Drex Akin

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Visions

by Thomas Dunn, District 14 President

2018

D14 BOARD & DIVISIONS With the closing of the AMA District 14’s 42nd Annual Sanctioning Meeting on December 2, 2017, comes the ending of the 2017 Riding/Racing Season.

Several Changes are coming our way for 2018.

I am not one of those changes. Thank you to the organizers for their continued trust in my ability to guide the District.

We welcome Steve Beane as our new Vice President.

Taylor Carpenter will be stepping into some huge shoes, by replacing retiring Secretary Heather Soenksen.

Jesse Brunink will be Treasurer.

On January 1, 2018 we will roll out our new interactive website, which will allow you to make a profile, renew your memberships both District 14 and AMA, event schedules and all that we do at District 14 Molly Kidner will be our new Membership Administrator.

Divisional Chairman Changes include Brian Kidner and Logan Densmore Chair and Vice Chair of Hare scrambles.

ATV MX Bob Miller said goodbye to make way for new Chairman Chad Reed.

ATV Hare Scrambles Jason Cortell, replaces Chad Teachout, whom remains as Treasurer, Chairman.

Other Divisions remained the same for 2018.

Rider Reps will be Steve Murray and Kevin Lambert.

Watch for your February D14 News for all the rule changes and schedules.

DISTRICT 14 MX & GLMX The MX division had an opportunity to bring the three tracks of Great Lakes Moto Cross back with in the fold of the District. GLMX representatives came to me in November to try to establish a return to the District, a proposal was made in the Pre-Sanctioning meeting and voted down. I asked that the Division take it back up in the Sanctioning meeting due to some procedural errors that I advised the Division on. Working closely with the MX Chairman, Kreg Bigelow, Congressman Dick Bigelow and Bill Cumbow of the AMA a probationary period and schedule was put together and presented to the organizers Sorry to say, after all was done the organizers decided that GLMX will not be returning to the district.

D14 & YOU I am asked often what does the District do for me, the organizer or the member.

I would like to quote Kip Bigelow in what I believe is one of the best responses I have ever heard.

“The District provides a uniform class structure, OEM contingency, a coordinated calendar, supplemental rules, representation to the AMA, a board of Trustees that provides division oversight, a division board, rider reps, AMA Congress delegates that represent the riders and vote on rules, an amazing banquet, over 40 years of best practices through trial and tribulations, a points system, oversight regarding safety, year end awards, acknowledgment through special awards (Rider of the Year, Parent of the Year), and a website. Oh, did I mention they have an awesome paper too.. (Thank you Linda for an awesome paper!) All for $15 a YEAR!” Let us move forward into 2018 !Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season to all of you.

See ya at the Races!

6 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News

Banquet Time Vintage MX

Story and photos by Steve Baginski

We had a great year and held our annual awards Banquet on November 11th. There were about 70 people that attended as we had some great catered food, gave out over 60 awards and then a bunch of door prizes.

I would like to thank everyone for coming out to enjoy the evening and the awesome season. I also need to thank all the tracks that donated items for our door prizes along with out terrific dealerships that step up each year to make our Banquet awesome. Those dealers are: Hot Foot Moto, DC Plastics, Honda Suzuki of Warren, Steve Fairman’s On the Side Signs, Bay Cycle, Free Ride Powersports, K&W Cycle, Magic Motorsports, Hoeldtke Cycle Shop, Mandingo Pickles, CMP Suspensions, All American Screen Printing, Sandbox MX, Big Air MX, Battle Creek M/C, Cadillac M/C, Polka Dots, Portland Trail Riders, Twisted MX, Valley MX, Bulldogs M/C

 Evolution top ten; William Dale, Kris Gillett, Joe Sangster, Brad Bolzman, Nark Havalda, Mike Poirier, Tom Lee, Tom Lee II and Jason Colon (Rich Machniak not pictured)

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 Dinosaur Award winners Tom Lee, Mark Havalda and Barry Sims

 Stephen Phillips was the Most Improved racer for 2017

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 Innovation 125cc winners Lance Shelton, Ray Brooks and Mark Havalda II  Innovation Top Ten – Michael Sutherland, Steve Adema, Todd Lane, Tom Claerhout, Roger McKay, Gene Huntoon, Bryan Hoeldtke, Cory Sutherland and Lance Shelton (Bret Dittenber not pictured)

 Iron Man 125cc Champ Stephen Phillips and Randy Stone (Dave Mclean not pictured)

 Gene Huntoon earned the Kevin Stone Holeshot Award

 Evolution 125cc champ and third place Santos Berlanga Jr

 Iron Man Top Nine – Dave Starr, Rick Stone, Stephen Phillips, Dale Darling, Randy Stone and Kenny Green (Dave Mclean, Mike Laczko and Vic Flegel not pictured)

 Great sponsors alloy us to give away a bunch of free gifts

8 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News

ENDURO REPORT by

MIKE MAURER Enduro Chairman

NEW PARIS DISTRICT ENDURO – What a difference one day can make when it comes to the weather. The family enduro the day before the Turkey Creek enduro had great riding weather. During the riders meeting on Sunday there was some thunder – “That’s not good.” – and it was a warning for what Mother Nature was about to unleash. In the 30 minutes from the riders meeting to the first rider leaving the start (Jerry Pekel – again), it rained hard and kept raining for all of the rows to leave.

The riders had a few miles of transfer to get to the first timed section. This section was only 4 miles long and at the 30 mph speed average should have taken 8 minutes to complete. No one was expected to complete the section that quickly and with the weather, the best time was 17 minutes, but many riders took a lot longer.

The rain showed no signs of stopping and the club made the correct decision to send the riders back to the staging area after the first section. This entire course is on private property. I did some inspections of the first section and major damage was done by just over 100 riders.

The event was a multi-district race and utilized the Live Laps scoring system. Ryan Moss was a huge help in getting the scores posted. It was determined that the race would not continue and the results of the event would be the scores of the first section.

The point standings reflected the placing and points.

I can honestly say that I have never been to an event that the weather caused the race to be shortened. The true mud riders from D14 ended up being Corey Parlin, Zach Dubois and Tommy Cox. All riders deserve an award for riding the 2017 Turkey Creek enduro.

PEACE PIPE ENDURO – The Peace Pipe enduro has been going on for over 70 years. It remains a traditional timekeeper event and the Treaty City motorcycle club does a great job in coordinating many landowners to provide a challenging trail for the event.

We had over 200 riders for many different states – Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania. It was a multi-sanction event with District 14 and ACES riders in attendance. The club has a couple of unique traditions – they continue to provide a team class (evaluating the best placings of three riders) and they offer a Sportsman class for those riders who are looking to ride some unique trails.

In mid November, the temperatures were cooler, but the rain held off on the day of the event. Greenville, OH did get wet the week before the event, but most riders expect to get their bikes dirty when the ride the Peace Pipe.

At the end of the day a couple of National enduro riders took the top two spots.

Nick Fahringer held off Tyler Vore for the overall win. A former National enduro AA rider – Robbie Jenks – rounded out the podium as the riders from Ohio and Indiana proved to be faster on the slick trails. I think I heard that Robbie wrapped up the overall ACES championship with this outcome. The event also decided the overall winner in District 14. Corey Parlin came into the event with a small points lead over Tyler Vore, but the year end result would be determined by who did the best at this event.

Tyler Vore is the 2018 District 14 enduro champion and it is a “three peat” performance. In addition to finishing second in the NEPG Expert class, Tyler was able to defend his local enduro championship. Congratulations to Robbie and Tyler!

As we close out another racing season, it is time to plan for next year. By the time you read this article, we will have determined the 2018 racing schedule (may include 1-2 sprint enduros), if we have any rule changes, and have the elections for enduro chairman, as well as, rider representatives. I hope you were able to join as at the annuall sanctioning meeting on December 2 in Lansing.

I have enjoyed being the enduro chairman and I hope to continue in that role next year. Please make plans to attend our year-end banquet on February 17, 2018 in Mt Pleasant, MI. We will join the D14 Hare Scrambles and Family Enduro series to celebrate all of our accomplishments in 2017.

FESNews

FAMILY ENDURO SERIES

story and photos submitted by Mike Maurer, Family Enduro Series Chairman

FES UPDATE – DECEMBER 2017 NEW PARIS – We had great weather for the final family enduro of the year in New Paris, IN. Some rain the week before made for great trail conditions and no rain during the event allowed everyone to enjoy the trail. The Rider Motorcycle Club did a wonderful job of utilizing the private property available in the area to provide a challenging course for all riders. Our staging location is another example of a FES supporter allowing us to park in the back yard. Thank you to all landowners.

As the scores were posted, Kyle Dittrich had the best outcome (well a X rider had a lower score, but he also rides on Sundays). I look forward to watching Kyle enter the C class on Sundays. He is ready for the next step.

Did you see the article in the American Mototrcycle Association (AMA) magazine related to family enduros? Kelsey Pacholke was on the front cover. The article was an interview of Kelsey and how she started to ride the family enduros with her dad. Today her boyfriend is learning how to ride (and maintain a bike) an enduro. Our events allow for friends and family members to ride together and have fun.

We had a lot of riders in the Womens class (H). Kelsey had the best score, but Sarah Brochschmidt was close behind. As I review the scores, Kelsey may need to work on her timekeeping skills. Sarah was able to wrap up first place in the class for the entire season. Her main competition, Shelby Handrich, was not able to compete once school started. Shelby is a student at Hope College (GO FLYING DUTCHMEN!!!) and decided to spend the Fall semester in Philadelphia. Congratulations to Sarah!

We are making plans for the year end banquet on February 17, 2018 in Mt Pleasant, MI. Both the banquet award winners and the proposed 2018 schedule are listed below. We are still waiting to confirm a couple of dates, but could have 10 events on the schedule next year.

I think we have had another great year with the Family Enduro Series. Thanks to all of our sponsors, clubs, landowners and riders. See you at the banquet in February.

Here is a list of award winners: BUDDY

Adeline Francis Brynna Pratt

4-6 YEAR OLD Jacob Harter Trevor Fansler 7-8 YEAR OLD Conner Hardy Wyatt Smith Dozer Morgan 9-11 YEAR OLD Chasen Orme Hunter Harter Isaac Dings

PROPOSED 2018 FES SCHEDULE • 4/21 • 6/16 • 6/23 • July • 7/21 • 8/4

Roselawn, IN Bentley, MI Matthews, IN Greenville, OH Lawton, MI Fairview, MI???

Pending land access • 8/18 Moorestown, MI • 9/8-9 Marquestte, MI • 10/20 Fife Lake, MI • 11/3 New Paris, IN

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Brett Krumanaker

Robbie Eshleman

Elyot Dings

Alexander Dings

Brock Krummanaker

Cody Hardy 14-15 YEAR OLD

Kyle Dittrich

Fletcher Collins

Nicholas Javis

Matt Hagle

Corey Quinn WOMENS 11-15 YEAR OLD

Olivia Keller

Ashlee Smith WOMENS 16 + YEAR OLD

Sarah Brockschmidt

Shelby Handrich

Deb Noto

Susan Fisher

Amy Pelaston

Polly Grow 16-39 YEAR OLD

Spencer Flannery

Jerrod Engler

Neel Bhagat

Jacob Pondell

Deven Hengy

Ryan Therrian 40-49 YEAR OLD

Shawne Collins

Troy Vollmar

Wayne Crawford

Steve Beane

Darren Wyckoff

Bill Dittrich

Rob Eshleman Sr 50-59 YEAR OLD

Anthony Hilla

Steve Kramp

Karl Schwartz

Eddie Hall

Keith Pierce

Dicky Bhagat

Mark Goff

Tim Miller 60+ YEAR OLD

Dave Barcly

Jeff Gibson

Floyd Allen

Gerald Mozden

DISTRICT 14 MX Banquet SATURDAY, January 27th, 2018 Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, 6600 Soaring Eagle Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 Doors Open at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, Sorry NO tickets will be sold at the door.

YOU MUST PURCHASE A TICKET TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY PART OF THE BANQUET. Information must be postmarked NO LATER than January 3rd, 2018 Makes Checks payable to: District 14 MX GENERAL INFORMATION Name: ________________________________ Address: _____________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _____ Phone: __________________________________ Email: ________________________________ TICKETS Adult (11+), $30, Qty

Name: Name: Name: Name:

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Child (410), $20, Qty

Child (0-3), Free, Qty

_______ ________ _______ _________ _______ ________ _______ _________ __________ x $30= __________ x $20= Additional Shipping ($10) = Total Enclosed:

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JACKET INFO Rider Name: __________________________________________ Class #1 ____________ Jacket Size: ______________ Color:_____________ Class #2 ____________ Jacket Size: ______________ Color:______________ Class #3 ____________ Jacket Size: ______________ Color:______________ 1st Place ADULT Jacket Colors Available: Black/Grey, 1st Place YOUTH Jacket Colors Available: Black, Navy/Grey, Red/Grey Grey or Blue 2nd-10th Place Adult Colors available: 2nd-10th Place YOUTH Hoodie Colors Available: Full Zip: Black/Grey, Black/Red, Black/Blue Black/Grey, Black/White Hoodie: Black/Grey, Black/Red, Black/Blue

State Series - Please select Color Of Jacket: Blue or Red Youth Sizes Available: Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), Large (14-16) Adult Sizes Available: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL **1st and Last Names will ONLY be printed on the Jacket. If you would like a different name that the award winner, please note the name.***

Names of Banquet Attendees and Any Additional Information:

Please mail form to: Valley Motocross, 5781 E. Colby Rd, Crystal, MI 48818.

Contact: Amy Moreland at 517-896-7185 (call or txt). Email: district14mxbanquet@gmail.com

10 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News

national enduro news Story by Talon Soenksen | Photos courtesy Vanessa Senyk

The last round of the 2017 National Enduro Series was held in Stanton, Alabama. Coming into this race I knew it was going to be an awesome event as it was last year, flowing trails and amazing dirt make an Enduro Rider think it’s Christmas. I didn’t have anything to prove here and couldn’t go up or down in points so it was all about having fun for me. Rain during the week leading up to the event made the sand/clay extremely tacky and the ruts in the corners were what dreams are made of. Starting out the day we had a long test and I was slow as usual with pretty bad arm pump and it’s hard to ride through tight trees when you can’t pull in the clutch or front brake. Test two was awesome and most of my arm pump was gone so I could ride like I know how. This test was like riding a Michigan Hare

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AMA / DISTRICT 14 SUPPLEMENTAL RULES Ice Race Rules For 2018

1. All studded classes will use authorized AMA studs, except in rubber tire classes.

Ice screw specifications: Sheet metal screws with a ¼” hexagonal washer head with no more than one straight screwdriver slot. Overall head height from under washer 3/16” (.1875” + or -.006) Maximum head washer diameter: .350” Screw driver slot not to exceed .085” Screw height not to exceed 3/16” (.1875”+ or -.006) above tire. No added washers. Base of screw must contact rubber of tire. No screw modification from production allowed, such as sharpening etc. There will be no cutting tires, except in rubber tire classes.

2. All tires used must be a motorcycle type tire not to exceed 510 or equivalent in size, with the exception of the 651cc and up studded side car, they may use up to a 610 or equivalent. Sidecars can only be driven by one rear wheel.

3. All motorcycles and quads used in ice race competition shall be equipped with

a tether type kill switch. The cord must be fastened to the body of the driver, not the clothing.

4. No front brakes allowed on motorcycles and sidecars. Front brakes are allowed on Quads only.

5. For studded motorcycle classes, It will be mandatory to have a front fender having a brace at a right angle to the fork leg through the center of the axle. Fender must be mounted within two inches of the tire and extend through axle center line 6. For all studded motorcycle classes it will be mandatory to have a solid rear motorcycle fender, mounted to the swing arm a maximum of two inches from the tire and extending at least to the axle center line. If the fender encloses the entire rear wheel, it does not have to be swing arm mounted.

7. Nerf bars with heel guardsare required for all studded ATV Classes to protect the rider’s feet, it cannot be mounted higher than the axle center line or wider than the wheels.

8. The distance between the sidecar wheel and motorcycle wheels, measured from the center of the treads, must be between 32-50 inches, with a maximum total width of 60 inches from the motorcycle tire cen-

December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News 11 ter line to the outside of the sidecar. Any exposed area, to the passenger, of the rear drive and inside of hack wheel must be enclosed in a safe and workman like manner.

9. All motorcycles shall be equipped with 3 number plates measuring at least 7” high and 10” wide, using a white back ground and black numbers at least 5’ high Standard block numbers, No Shaded or outlined numbers. All quads must have 4 plates one on the front, rear and both sides with number plates mounted vertically, not on the top of fenders.

10. Yearend awards will be awarded in all classes that qualify. The money for these awards will be raised in the following manner. The Club/Promoter will pay $4.00 for each class entered. Where the entry fee is $10.00 for 50cc classes, the Club/Promoter will pay $1.00. This will be sent to the D-14 ice race chairman by the event promoter. Riders must compete in at least 50% of the sanctioned events held to be eligible for high point awards. Classes must be fully fielded at 50% to qualify for year end awards. (I.E. If 8 are scheduled, and 4 are canceled, you must have attended all 4 completed events) 11. We will allow up to two (2) points pay-

2018 ICE RACE DATE

2018 Ice Race Chairman

JEREMIAH SHERMAN 989-621-8701

••• Race Day Schedule •••

7am-11am • Registration 8:30am • Youth Practice 9am • Youth Heats 10am • Youth Mains 11am • Adult Practice, Races to Follow Be sure to check with Promoters for official times!

PROMOTER

ing events per weekend, riders competing in both events may only receive points for one event.

12. In all B classes, the top 30% of riders will be moved up to A class for the following season, 1 rider if the class has 10 riders or less for the year. The Ice Race Chairman & committee will retain the right to review all riders’ performance in any class for possible advancement to a regular amateur class. Up to 50% of C class riders may be moved up to the B class.

13. Six riders (6) not counting sidecar passengers constitute a class. If less than six riders sign up for a class, the promoter or club does not have to run that class. If they choose to run a class with less than six riders, points will be: 1st-10pts., 2nd8pts., 3rd-6pts., 4th-5pts., 5th-4pts. More than one class may be run at the same time and scored separately.

14. Points will be as follows for standard meets with full classes; 1st - 20pts. 2nd 16pts. 3rd - 13pts. 4th - 11pts. 5th - 10pts.

6th - 9pts. 7th - 8pts. 8th - 7pts. 9th - 6pts.

10th - 5pts. 11th - 4pts. 12th - 3pts. 13th - 2pts. 14th - 1point. Scoring for D14 Ice Race State Championship will be as follows: 1st – 25pts. 2nd - 22pts. 3rd - 20pts.

4th - 18pts. 5th - 16pts. 6th - 15pts.

ICE continued on page 14

EVENT SCHEDULE CONTACT

LOCATION

One (1) extended practice per bike. NO exceptions. Violators will be penalized.

Youth program will be all 50's, 65's and Mini Quads, STC

Jan. 07

Sherman Motorsports ...................................... 989-621-8701

White Lake, MI

Jan. 14

Valley Trail Riders .................. 989-879-6397 / 248-689-6971

Bentley, MI

Jan. 21

Owosso Motorsports Park ............................... 810-691-5781

Owosso, MI

Jan. 28

Port Huron Motorcycle Club ......................... 810-824-6594

Port Huron, MI

Feb. 2-4

AMA ICE RACE NATIONALS Sherman Motorsports ...................................... 989-621-8701

Cadillac, MI

Feb. 11

Valley Trail Riders .................. 989-879-6397 / 248-689-6971

Bentley, MI

Feb. 18

Owosso Motorsports Park ............................... 810-691-5781

Owosso, MI

Feb. 25

Valley Trail Riders .................. 989-879-6397 / 248-689-6971

Bentley, MI

Mar. 04

Owosso Motorsports Park ............................... 810-691-5781

Owosso, MI

Dates are subject to change, please check D14Ice.com or www.ama-d14.org for the most up to date information.

Ice race locations may be changed due to ice conditions - but no less than 72 hours before race day.

12 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News VINTAGE continued from page 6

I have already started planning for the 2018 season and hope that I can make improvements and continue to grow interest in Vintage MX! I look forward to seeing everyone next season!!

 Ray Brooks was well deserving of the Sportsman of the Year Award

 Jeff Doneth awards Joe Sangster with the Bike of the Year Award

 Mike Poirier won the Terry Couturier Most Photogenic Award

Transition Top Ten – Tom Claerhout, Chris Williams, Barry Sims, Ray Brooks, Shawn Kish, Gene Huntoon, Brad Bolzman and Lance Shelton (Chad Morehouse and Tyler Neros Not Pictured)

 Steve Fairman with On the Side Signs was the Sponsor of the Year

December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News 13

New Off Road Rider Rep Brings Professional Race Experience to the Table

Tom Lee, Mark Havalda and Barry Sims all had perfect attendance in 2017

Story and photos submitted

by Roland Canardly

 Konnor Visger won the Schoolboy Championship

 Gene Huntoon earned the most points to take the Outstanding Racer Award

Top three Transition 125cc were Tom Claerhout, Lance Shelton and Brad Bolzman

Steve Murray of Grand Blanc, MI was nominated for the Off Road Rider  Steve Murray Rep position at the December 2, 2017 District annual sanctions meeting in Lansing. Murray was running against friends Adam Alexander and incumbent Kevin Lambert Jr. Murray and Lambert actually tied for the votes both earning the position.

Steve Murray has raced in several disciplines of motorcycle racing and currently calls the Motocross division home. However, Murray's pedigree was as an AMA professional flat track racer with a career spanning 10+ years making almost every main and holding national #51 for nearly a decade before an early retirement in 2014.

Growing up on a motorcycle Murray was back in the saddle soon after retirement taking on motocross and the ultra competitive 30+ class stacked with many former professionals.

Steve has always been a voice of reason among his peers and Motocross chair Kreg Bigelow took notice; appointing Murray to divisional rider rep. Steve's experience commanded respect from his fellow racers and although he is always a comedian he takes his job seriously.

Fellow Rider rep and Flat Tracker Kevin Lambert Jr. nominated Murray before Kreg Bigelow was able to do it himself. Lambert stated that Murray has helped him deal with issues concerning the two track race divisions and both men have participated in MX and Flat Track meetings, crossing over to see what is happening in other divisions in hopes to improve things for their fellow riders and learn about how to do their jobs better.

Murray no doubt will make an exceptional addition to the D14 Officer corps. Both Murray and Lambert are some of the youngest involved in D14 government, bringing in fresh faces and participation from the next generation of racers.

Kevin Lambert Jr.

14 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News ICE continued from page 11 7th - 14pts. 8th - 13pts. 9th - 12pts. 10th - 11pts. 11th - 10pts. 12th - 9pts. 13th 8pts. 14th - 7pts. 15th – 6 pts. 16th – 5 pts. 17th – 4pts. 18th – 3pts. 19th – 2pts.

20th – 1pt.

15. A rider placing in a National ice race, outside of district 14, will receive straight D14 points according to the position he / or she placed as long as the national promoter pays into the points fund. (You cannot ride your class on Sat. out of state at a national and race in district 14 on Sunday and receive points for both).

16. The ice race division shall have two technical advisers, and a treasurer.

17. The Ice race chairman, and Treasurer, will pay no gate fee. The 2018 staff will be Teri Montgomery, Treasurer, 18. An AMA licensed pro rider may only compete in amateur competition when a COMBO or Pro Am class is not available, with the exception of vintage. In such an event The Pro Rider is not eligible for D-14 points and must not displace amateurs for points or if elimination’s are necessary.

19. Any former Pro rider may return to amateur competition and compete at the A level after proper amount of time has elapsed. If the rider feels he is unable to compete at the A level, he can petition in writing to the ice race chairman to be reclassified to the B level.

20. Ice race locations may be changed

do to ice conditions, but no less than 72 hours before race day.

21. You must have a notarized consent from both parents if you’re under 18 years old and wish to participate.

22. 85cc classes and below may run fewer laps at promoter’s discretion.

23. An ice covered oval may be no greater than a half mile long as measured 18 inches from the pole.

24. An ice covered GP/TT style track may be no less than 20 feet in width from start to finish and must consist of left and right turns and is allowed for District points events.

25. Riding numbers 1-10 will be assigned/ reserved for the top ten riders in AMA Ice Racing competition according to their overall point’s position from the previous season. I.E. No rider is allowed to use #1 unless they earned it the previous year.

26. An event that is designated D14 State Championship event must run all district designated classes. A promoter or club is required to advertise the event in order to maximize exposure and attendance.

Awards for the state championship races must be of championship size and quality as compared to regular awards. The promoter will award state championship riders to a minimum of 5th place unless otherwise noted.

27. State Championship lineup- The top 10 riders in points in each class are locked into their starting positions according

to their point’s position. The front row should be a minimum of 6 riders if track dimensions allow.

28. D14 State Championship races will be a minimum 10 laps, maximum of 20 laps.

Youth class’s laps may be as low as 50% of the adult laps.

29. Any rider removing track banners without authorization will be fined a minimum of 20 points up to full suspension, as determined by D14 Club Council.

30. A rider must finish the final event of the day on the same machine that started the first race of the day.

31. Any rider that makes the final race but receives DNF score will receive 50% points according to their final position. A score of DNS is no points.

32. Pro License holders cannot enter age classes in amateur competition.

33. Combo Classes will have a minimum 75% payback for at least 50% of the field.

34. Tie breaks will be determined by overall win count, starting with main events.

35. In the event all sanctioned/scheduled races are completed, each rider’s lowest score will be dropped in determining the high point’s champion.

36. Any rider abusing practice system shall start from the penalty line in all races that day.

37. For main events where large classes are concerned, especially quads, special attention should be payed to plowing. If riders are unable to use the width of the

track due to snow build up, the track must be plowed. Riders of these large classes should be consulted on this issue as it develops to insure fast and safe racing.

38. In all heat races, all riders must get a front row start, if there is not enough room, the class is to be split into more heats. There will be a maximum of 5 quads or 5 sidecars in any heat or first moto race.

39. The moto scoring system will be allowed in district 14 ice racing, promoters have the choice of 2-3 motos.

40. All riders are responsible for the safety and conduct of themselves and their “crew”. Any misconduct, bad behavior or unsafe acts by rider or crew member could get your rider penalized from a back row starts for the day, loss of points, suspension or expulsion from d14 events as determined by the District 14 Club Council.

41. The ice race chairman should also award the following special awards: Sportsman Award will be awarded to the rider who shows great leadership, humility, honesty and willingness to help others in need. This should be voted on by riders and promoters. Rubber Tire Racer of the year, Quad Racer of the Year, Studded Solo Racer of the year, Youth Racer of the year.

42. Where Sidecars and quads are concerned, inside boundary markers should be all the way to the inside.

Revision-12-14-17

ICE continued on page 15

RIDER'S FLAT TRACK CORNER Story and photo submitted by Kevin Lambert Jr.

ICE RACING December marks the end of the calender year and ushers in the beginning of the Ice racing season. For the past two seasons Michigan has not had the weather to accommodate the December to March ice race season nor were we able to host the AMA grand championships.

This all being said, it is crucial to be supportive of our District's Ice Race Division.

Jeremiah Sherman has been working hard for several years to improve the lengthy and time consuming ice program and the work had been paying off. Necessary cuts and combinations have been made as well as a few unique rules changes and revisions in an attempt to improve the program and a 200+ rider count per race is evidence of the improvement!

The Ice division has something else working against it that no other track racing program in the state has; that is competition from other well run ice race programs. But even with other solid programs out there the District 14 Ice Division still has high superior rider turn outs!

As we all sit and pray for cold weather let's all pull together and show support to what is most likely the best Ice Race program in the country and by all means the state of Michigan.

 Suzy Tice and husband Dennis on their lightweight non-studded sidecar. The Tices are at every race and support other AMA race programs here and in other states.

December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News 15 ICE continued from page 14

2018 D14 ICE RACE CLASSES

DECEMBER 2017 - by Steve Beane • Fresh off an incredible season that saw him take part in both the winning MXoN and ISDE teams for his native home France, enduro sophomore Christophe Charlier has inked a two-year deal to race the Enduro World Championship for Beta.

• Charlier’s Beta teammate is World Enduro GP champion Steve Holcombe. It is expected that Charlier will race a 4T, while Holcombe defends his GP title on the newly released 300 2T. • Changes in the structure of the Enduro World Championship following KTM/Husqvarna’s departure have caused Matt Phillips to reconsider his decision to retire back to Tasmania. Phillips, the 2016 GP champion, will race his Sherco on the world stage for at least another year.

• When the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross series launches on January 6th, it may be the first time in a long time that no former champion is on the gate. Chad Reed is planning on contesting the series, but an ankle injury at the Red Bull Straight Rhythm may force a late start.

• Marvin Musquin has to be the odds-on favorite for the title … on paper at least. Eli Tomac has been in deep hiding since the Monster Energy Cup, but if he’s healthy and his head is in the right place he may be a factor. Ken Roczen is said to be flying, but the long-term status of his arm is unknown. Musquin, on the other hand, has won every off-season race he has entered.

• Andrew Short is in final preparations for his first run at the Dakar Rally. What’s not to like about riding a race-prepped Rally bike WOT for 2 weeks across Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

• Racing the Dakar Rally isn’t for the faint of heart or light of wallet – the minimum entry fee for regular riders is roughly $22,275, before accounting for the thousands required to get support personnel ($13,500 each) and vehicles access.

• Multi-time MXGP champion Tony Cairoli took a break from his honeymoon to test the RedBull KTM MotoGP entry at Valencia in Spain.

• Husqvarna’s dynamic duo of Jason Anderson and Dean Wilson traveled to Australia and split wins in the Sydney AUS-X Open.

• A number of east-coast based off road racers headed to Lake Havasu to try their hands at a Big 6 GP. In a series-vs-series upset, Thad DuVall bested Kailub Russell, leaving Eric Yorba to claim the final step on the podium. Former Geico Honda phenom Zach Bell claimed his first series championship after riding to a safe sixth overall. East coaster Ben Kelley forced his KTM into fourth pace overall, 1st place Pro II. • The National Enduro (NEPG) series announced a number of changes to the sign-up process for the 2018 season, shortening the pre-entry period and increasing the number of reserved spots at each event. Don’t’ sleep on this – the season kicks off Feb 4th in South Carolina.

• My son and I have been watching the 2017 Trials GP series and have come to this conclusion – if two-time champion Adam Raga is super-human, the 11 time champ Toni Bou is an alien. The things those two can do on a trials bike is mind-blowing. Don’t expect quite that level of performance when your humble writer dips a toe in the water of the trials pond in 2018.

• Lots of changes in the leadership of the AMA District 14 Board. Tom Dunn remains as President, but I have replaced the retiring Neal Soenksen as Vice-President, Jessie Brunink (nee Richardson) is the new Treasurer, and Taylor Carpenter was elected as District Secretary.

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FLESZAR GAZETTE

CLASS STRUCTURE AND LETTER

Submitted by Kevin Fleszar, Hare Scramble Chairman

“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change” This sums up our future 2018 Hare Scramble season. We are making huge, and I mean HUGE changes to the series. From going to each track only once, to class letters for some, to having only one (1) set time for the big bikes.

First let me start with the schedule. You will notice 11 races with no repeat locations. You will also be going to a few new locations that include Muskegon, Dutch Sports Park and Twin Bay. These clubs have had hare scramble races in the past, but it has been years since our series have been there.

Completely new this year is the points paying 50 Auto class. This class will be divided up by two age groups, 4-6 yr old and 7-8 yr old. The short version is the kids must be AMA and D14 members. The maximum race entry fee for the 50 Autos is $15.00 and the kids best 7 finishes count for year end awards. All tracks are having 50’s and they will be hand scored (no transponders) to help keep the cost of racing down. So, I hope Santa brought some 50’s.

The Minis are getting a few changes too.

Mostly in class letters. Please note the reason with the 12-15 yr old class, now X, is so if this group of kids want to try the afternoon class C-13-24, they can with less hassle. And, we now have a 19+ women’s class.

Now onto the big bikes. All big bikes will be going 2hrs plus 1 lap. This means some all new classes and new class letters.

Some races will be longer then others and I believe this is a good compromise for both 2 and 3 hour. I am sure some may not be happy, but this is just the 1st year, give it a chance. Whatever ranking you are on the AMA Off-Road – that is the skill level you must race. If you placed top 10 overall in the 3hr class or top 5 overall in 2hr, you MUST run the Expert Class “M”.

Unless you are 45 or older, then you can opt out and race 45+A. Please check out the class structure with letters along with our schedule.

2018 HARE SCRAMBLE SCHEDULE

April 8 – Plymouth Blackhawks May 6 – Portland Trail Riders May 20 – Twin Bay June 3 – Bent Wheels June 24 – Dutch Sport Park July 15 – Toledo Trail Riders August 5 – Brain Dead Racing, Comins, MI August 12 – Valley Trail Riders August 26 – Polka Dots September 9 – Muskegon Motorcycle Club September 16 – Battle Creek

Adult PM classes and letters Expert /ProAm Class (Letter M) Team A (Letter H) Open A (Letter A) 30+ A (Letter V) 45+ A (Letter K) Team B/C (Letter L) Open B (Letter B) 30+ B (Letter F) 45+ B (Letter Z) 55+ B/C (Letter S) 13-24 C (Letter X) 25-34 C (Letter J) 35+ C (Letter C) Women’s PM (Letter W) AM Mini classes and letters Super Mini 12-15 (Letter X) 85 Jr. 7-11 (Letter Y) 65cc 7-11 (Letter P) Girls 7-18 (Letter G) Women 19+ (Letter W) 50 Auto classes 4-6 yr old 7-8 yr old ALSO……….

Check out our awards list below and SAVE the DATE for our Banquet on February 17,

2018, which will be held at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Awards will be awarded to: Top 11 - 3hr Expert Top 5 - Open A 3hr Top 5 - Vet A 30+ Top 7 - Open B 3hr Top 8 – Vet B 30+ Top 2 – Team A Top 2 – Team B Top 11 – 2hr Expert Top 3 – Sen 50+ Top 6 – Open B 2hr Top 7 – C Junior 13-20 Top 7 – C Senior 21-34 Top 12 – C Vet 35+ Top 12 – Super Senior 50+ Top 1 – Womens PM Top 6 – Supermini 12-15yr Top 5 – 85 Jr 7-11yr Top 8 – 65cc –7-11yr Top 2 – Trail Top 3 – Womens AM Top 5 in overall 2 and 3 hr will receive Jackets. 1st place in all classes will receive Jackets as well. (Note, if you received a jacket in the overall and also in your respective class, you will only receive one (1) jacket with overall placing and class placing on jacket.)

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December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News 17 HANK DENNEY continued from page 2 class saw Tanner Bair taking first with Kaylee Krumanaker taking second just a few seconds later. Jacob Kurtz finished in third place.

Thirty minutes after the first race, the “AA”, “B”, and 50+ riders made their way to the starting line. The 50+ class was new to this year’s race, as many of the original members/racers were in their late 20’s early 30’s when the club held their first race. The only changes in the second race would be the addition of the extra trail.

As with the first race of the day, the “AA” riders would be the first off the line with the “B” class following thirty seconds later, and then the 50+ class another thirty seconds later. Even though this race is a charity race and a “non” points paying event, the riders would still be competing for the coveted “Hank Denney” trophy. Hank’s family has donated one of Hank’s “older” trophies to the overall winner for the past twenty years. Most of the past trophies have been as old as the early 50’s and coming from some noted races as the Corduroy Enduro in Canada, and the Jack Pine in Michigan, as well as local races.

As the green flag dropped on the second race, past ISDE competitor Pat Flynn was first into the woods followed

by Nicholas Hunt, Hunt was followed by Drew Murphy in third, and Adam Krumanaker forth. The second row of “B” riders saw Cory Day take the hole shot into the woods, with Bryce Land in second, Kyle Amstutz third, and Caleb Gass fourth. The “B” race order was set from the drop of the green flag to the checkers with none of the riders being able to make a pass on the rider in front. This pack of Day, Land, Amstutz, and Gass were never separated by more than 30 seconds at any point during the race. The 50+ class saw Jack James into the woods first, followed closely by old guy Nick Hancock, and a few seconds back was Joe Schmidt.

Coming into the scoring barrels at the end of the first lap saw a close battle in the “AA” class. Flynn was leading, but only by a couple bike lengths, with Hunt running second. About 30 seconds back was Murphy in third and Krumanaker in forth. During the second lap, Justin Dinius would move into third place after a terrible start, moving Murphy back to fourth. Flynn continued in first place

over Hunt. By the half way point of the race Flynn and Hunt were still at the front of the pack, and the only change was Krumanaker moving past Murphy for fourth.

As the white flag fell, Hunt was finally able to make a pass on Flynn at the big water crossing and held the position to the checkers. Flynn was close behind in second, followed across the line by Dinius in third and Krumanaker in fourth.

In the 50+ class, James held the point through the entire race, growing his lead to over 45 seconds at the finish. Old guy Nick Hancock had bike issues and had to retire at the end of the second lap handing second place over Schmidt who held the position until the finish. With Hancock dropping out, this allowed Kim Handley to take the final podium position.

After all the riders were accounted for, all the guests and riders were then treated to a meal provided by the Columbia City Elks Lodge #1417, with the trophy presentation following. After the trophies were awarded the Club then held a raffle “give away” with a lot of goodies donated by the House of Yamaha of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Parts Unlimited, Orr Motorsports, Scotts, Clarke Manufacturing, and Rocky

MountainATV. At the conclusion of the day’s activities many of the riders mingled about talking with old friends and reliving the day’s race, something that would have made Hank smile!!!!

The Hank Denney Motorcycle Club would like to thank the following people for their assistance with this project: Bruce Denney, owner of the House of Yamaha of Fort Wayne, Indiana; The members of the Hank Denney Motorcycle Club; Terry Flynn past organizer of the race; Columbia City Elk Member Jason Orr, of Orr Motorsports; Industry Sponsors: Parts Unlimited, Rocky MountainATV, Scotts, and Clarke Manufacturing, for their donation to the raffle; Jack James and family for allowing us to hold the event on their property and laying out a great trail; Family Enduro Series for their donation of trophies; Elk members Curtis Gilbert and Teresa Dowell for the wonderful meal.

With this being our twenty first year, it should be noted that all proceeds from each and every race has gone to a charitable organization. The Club has donated to the girl and boy scouts of America, volunteer fire departments, scholarship programs, Cancer Research and Veterans Groups during our existence.

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18 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News

Talent, Heart, Desire & Hard Work on Display – All 16 of these Mafia Members hold National #1 Plates. Some more than one.

Back Row--L to R--Mark Hinkle, Todd DeHoop, (Almost hidden) Mark McLaren, Jay Wagner, Kip Bigelow, Bart Newman, Kreg Bigelow, Tommy Watts, Billy Abel & Mike Hartwig; Front Row---L to R--Jeff Stanton, Steve Ellis, Lisa Akin Wagner, John Deemer, Mark Moreland & Dave Hollis

Michigan Mafia Reunion 2017 Story and photos submitted by Bart Newman & Drex Akin On a cold & windy late October Saturday night two hundred plus, past stars, family, fans and friends of the founding members of “The Michigan Mafia Motocross Family” ascended to the Old Stone Barn Banquet Facility owned by none other than Jeff “Six Time” Stanton, for a night of stories friendship and speed secrets.

 Left to Right – Rusty Hibbs, Mike Konners, Team Dynamic Original Owner & Drex Akin

Rusty and SueAnne Hibb’s magnificent vintage motorcycle and Michigan Mafia memorabilia was second to none as countless racing jerseys’ and shop shirts were on display along with over 25 near perfect completely original motorcycles from yesteryear. It was truly a sight that took your breath away as you entered the door. It was almost impossible to know which way to start your journey through yesteryear. Not only were the bikes and all the racing memorabilia there but every time you turned around you were elbow to elbow with the actual racing stars from the glory days, themselves. There were countless little groups of racers and friends sharing friendship and stories everywhere you looked. You didn’t have to be invited to join any group. Just stop. listen and enjoy. Any outsider might think the stories were a little embellished but a true Mafia member knew better. Everyone had name tags because the years had changed many faces, and in some cases, sizes. The one thing that hadn’t changed though was the fervor that the racing stories were being expounded on all around. Some of the biggest rivals on the track in the old days were now arm and arm, like the old battles were the greatest experiences in their lives. We believe they really were.

Team Dynamic, a focal point team in Michigan motocross’ infancy was well represented as Drex Akin and Mike Konnors were the facilitators of this grand event. These dynamic

 Mike Konners and Lisa Akin Wagner at Loretta Lynn's in 1982 after her win from Rusty's collection

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 Lisa Akin Wagner's 1985 Loretta Lynn National Championshp Ring

groups of riders were some of the fastest in Michigan and the country for that matter. The emcee's for the night were Steve Ellis, former Team Dynamic Team manager and current American Honda Alternative Fuel Division Manager and Jeff Stanton who both did an excellent job interviewing past stars and champions. To start the evening program a moment of silence to pay tribute to Betty Hague of Motocross Ministry who had recently passed to her heavenly home was observed in her honor. Betty had planned to attend the reunion and had recorded a prayer just for the event when it became clear she would not be able to attend. Paul Schlegel AMA Congressman, one of the Original Godfathers of American Motocross and an early District 14 Vice President was the keynote speaker to start the evening program. After Paul, Steve Ellis began to go thru the history of Michigan motocross with a photo presentation on a large video screen, listing tracks that have disappeared and those that have stayed the course. The club tracks in District 14 have officers that do not stay forever so it is impossible to really know who was in charge of the club in the glory years. The only 3 promoters that were at the reunion from those glory years were Paul Schlegel (Delta), Mark Moreland, (The Original Moreland’s) and Amy Ritchie (Redbud). They were all interviewed and shared their favorite memories of the Golden Age at their tracks. Amy Ritchie made a surprise call for any Mafia member in the audience who had ever won a national, Amateur or Pro to come forward. Sixteen members stepped forward.

Mark Hinkle, Todd DeHoop, Mark McLaren, Jay Wagner, Kip Bigelow, Bart Newman, Kreg Bigelow, Tommy Watts, Billy Abel, Mike Hartwig, Jeff Stanton, Steve Ellis, Lisa Akin Wagner, John Deemer, Mark Moreland and Dave Hollis. What a great picture that was. Imagine how many championships that group represented. There were many who had won numerous titles. Imagine also if every member of the Michigan Mafia were able to be present. You would have needed a wide angle lens for that shot.

MAFIA continued on page 20

 Lisa Akin Wagner's last National Championship Bike, 1988 2017 Michigan Mafia Event Sweatshirt

 Bigelow Family – Dick, Kirk, Kreg, Kip, and Kris

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Welcome to The 2017 Michigan Mafia Reunion at the Old Stone Barn  Rusty's Kawasaki Display MAFIA continued from page 19 There were many racers in those days that were from neighboring states, Ohio, Indiana & Illinois who rode District 14 all the time. They knew to get better they needed to come north to Mafia land. The Mafia welcomed them back then, and once again on this special night. They are family. Tommy Watts and Billy Abel, proud Kentuckians are welcome at any Michigan Mafia gathering. Jay Wagner from Indiana was a member of Team Dynamic in the (80) senior mini class in long ago. He is still racing now days and won the 45+ class this year at Loretta’s. Kreg Bigelow also was a Team Dynamic (80) senior mini rider and Gary Seibert of Team Dynamic, are still riding now days and are still very proud to be called Michigan Mafia and Team Dynamic. Can you say Michigan Mafia staying power? How many motos do you imagine those guys have run in their lives? It doesn’t get any better than that.

Jeff and Steve Interviewed as many riders and friends as possible in the time allowed. Curt Johnson, (American Competition, John Deemer, the entire Bigelow family, Mark Hinkle, Mike Hartwig, Ed Warren Sr.,Todd DeHoop, Nick Domokos ( Son of Doug Domokos—The Wheelie King), Lisa Akin Wagner, Rusty Hibbs, Mike Konners and Drex Akin.

Team Dynamic Expert Team Members

 Paul Schlegel & Steve

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 Dave “Hollywood” Hollis's Trans_Am Jersey and Number (1) Plate

 Mark Moreland, of the Old Original Moreland's MX

 Left To Right – Troy Devlin, Dale Peebles far Back, Duane Elrod with back to camera, Amy Ritchie, Sean Hilbert, Toren Stanton, Lisa Akin Wagner, Pat Shuette, back to camera & Jeff Stanton

The Old Stone Barn main floor before the Reunion started – Rusty Hibb's Vintage Collection As the evening wound down, the cold began to set in. The tent that had been heated with propane heaters was beginning to lose its warmth. The last event of the evening was the passing out of the brand new Team Dynamic Jerseys.

Team Dynamic was the host of the reunion and if there seemed to be quite a bit of Dynamic Sunbursts on display it really could not be helped. Mike & Drex tried their best to keep it at a minimum. This was a Michigan Mafia event not a Team Dynamic event. As racers get older for some reason things that were very special to you in life get lost or worn out. Super & Expert Jerseys were never able to be bought unless you earned them first. Brand new exact replica jerseys were made available to any former Super or Expert team member to purchase. 26 jerseys were purchased and were hung on the tent wall for all to enjoy. You could feel the pride in the air as each name was called to come

MAFIA continued on page 22

 Steve Ellis reliving old memories with Ed Warren Sr. and Mike Hartwig

22 December 2017 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News

Team Dynamic Super & Expert Team in attendance in 2017

MAFIA continued from page 21 forward to receive that cherished jersey from long ago. It was special back then and is still special even today. After the jersey presentation team photos were taken and the reunion members filed back out from the tent to take one last walk down memory lane through the Old Stone Barn into the chilly night air. Most commented as they were leaving when Team Dynamic might be planning another reunion. It wouldn’t be special if it happened every year but maybe someday. One thing for sure though, The Boys and Girl were definitely back in town on this special night..

The say a picture is worth a 1000 words so we will let them do the talking from this point on. We would be remiss if we didn’t thank the folks that made this magical night happen.

Drex, Jane, Lisa, Mike, Rusty, SueAnne, Sara and Jeff, Hats off to you guys for putting on a great night, reconnecting with friends and racing rivals from years long past. This night was one we will all remember forever. The Michigan Mafia lives in our hearts, “Forever Young”.

 Opening ceremonies with Steve Ellis, Jeff and Sara Stanton

Wide view of the lower level of Rusty's Vintage Display

Team Dynamic's Monster Row – Nobody ever did it better!

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