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TABLE OF AUG/SEPT 2026

Directors’ Columns............................................................. 6 Call for 2027 Trustee Candidates .................................. 10 AHRMA announces Purse for 2026 Pro Challenge.... 12 21st Barber Vintage Festival Pre-view.......................... 20 AHRMA Flat Track - Wauseon, OH................................. 24 Northwest - Burnt Ridge................................................... 28 Winning Formula - Brady Ingelse................................... 40 AHRMA Road Race - Autobahn Country Club............. 44 Vintage Cup updates.......................................................... 50/56 AHRMA Road Race - NJMP............................................. 52/58 AHRMA Road Race - Gingerman..................................... 60 AHRMA Trials - Donner Pass........................................... 64 Mid-Atlantic - Candytown/Ashcraft/Quiet Oaks........ 68 Swap Meet & Marketplace................................................ 78 National & Regional Schedules....................................... 80

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A Note About

Daniel MaY To Our AHRMA Family,

There are times when being part of a racing family means sharing difficult news, and unfortunately, this is one of those times. Last Sunday, July 26, our Executive Director, Daniel May, was involved in a racing incident at Gingerman Raceway. Daniel suffered injuries that will keep him away from his AHRMA duties while he recovers. Right now, we don’t know how long that recovery will take, but what we do know is that his focus needs to be on healing. Like so many of you, I was heartbroken to hear what happened. If you’ve spent

any of you received the following letter by email shortly after Daniel’s accident at Gingerman Raceway. I wanted to share it here as well, not only as a reminder of what happened, but as a reminder of what matters most. Please keep Daniel, his family, and his recovery in your hearts and prayers. Racing has a way of reminding us just how precious life any time with Daniel, you know how much he loves this organization. For more than 15 years, AHRMA hasn’t just been where he works or races, it’s been part of who he is. He’s poured his heart into making AHRMA stronger, better organized, and worthy of the incredible members who make this organization what it is.

is. We spend so much time looking ahead to the next race, the next lap, and the next season, but none of us knows what tomorrow may bring. Every day is a gift—so let’s make the most of it, appreciate the people around us, and never take a day or a friend for granted. I hope the message reminds all of us what it means to be part of the AHRMA family. committed to carrying that work forward until Daniel is ready to return. We owe him that, and we owe it to every member who puts their trust in AHRMA.

Daniel has challenged all of us to do better every day. He’s set a high standard for how we treat our members, how we run our events, and how we represent AHRMA. I want you to know that those standards aren’t going anywhere.

Leasha Overturf will continue leading our Road Race program with the same professionalism and attention to detail you’ve come to expect. Albert Newman will do the same for Off Road, and Kaitlynn Osberg will continue leading our Flat Track program. Together with our staff and volunteers, they’ll make sure our events continue to reflect the quality and commitment Daniel has worked so hard to build.

Our leadership team, race directors, staff, volunteers, and Board are all

Daniel’s family asked me to share this message with all of you:

Dear AHRMA Family, Dan is currently recovering from his injuries and is receiving exceptional care from his medical team. Thank you to everyone for your support, kind words, and prayers for his recovery. AHRMA has been a highlight of Dan’s life for more than 15 years, both as a rider and through his work on behalf of the organization. While he recovers, we know he would want everyone to keep gathering to race, spectate, and enjoy AHRMA.

Thank you, The May Family

Reading those words reminds me of what makes AHRMA special. We race against each other on the track, but when someone in our family needs us, we stand together. I know many of you have already reached out with messages of support, and I can’t thank you enough. Those thoughts, prayers, kind words, and well wishes mean the world to Daniel and his family.

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In the meantime, we’ll keep doing what Daniel would expect us to do. We’ll keep showing up. We’ll keep putting on great events. We’ll keep taking care of one another. And we’ll continue working every day to uphold the standards of excellence he has worked so hard to establish. Please keep Daniel, his family, and everyone close to him in your hearts as he begins the road to recovery.

I look forward to the day we can all welcome him back where he belongs - with his AHRMA family. See you at the races.

Greg “GT” Tomlinson GREG TOMLINSON CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

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from the staff

NJMP remains one of my personal favorites. I love the track, the facility, the paddock—and even though it’s a pro track, the staff treats us like family. I think every AHRMA racer knows Charity Giovanelli, my partner on the track side. She keeps things running smoothly no matter what’s happening around us. I’m curious—where does NJMP rank on your list of tracks?

ROAD RACING

The 21st Annual Barber Vintage Festival will be honoring Mr. Barber. Get ready to register and purchase wristbands through the AHRMA website.

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an you believe we’ve already completed nine of our 2026 race weekends? As I write this, I’m preparing for our upcoming weekend at Nelson Ledges and gearing up for the grand 21st Annual Barber Vintage Festival. But before we look ahead, it’s worth remembering where we’ve been the past few months. In this issue you will have race recaps from New Jersey Motorsports Park, Autobahn and Gingerman Raceway.

Nine weekends down, countless memories made, and even more ahead. See you at Nelson Ledges—and at Barber for a celebration worthy of Mr. Barber himself.

Leasha Overturf LEASHA OVERTURF ROAD RACE DIRECTOR

We also can’t forget our brand new addition: Autobahn in Joliet, IL. We were incredibly fortunate to have this track gifted to us through the support of Orange Cat Racing. Their pros joined the Orange Cat track day, giving AHRMA racers a chance to meet them as we rolled in. I’ll admit—having the EV Lightfighter bikes at Autobahn for the start of a three part spec race series was a highlight. During the private track day, Orange Cat invited AHRMA racers to check out the Lightfighter bike and let some racers take it out for a spin. I missed my chance to take it for a ride, but I’m hoping for another opportunity in the future. The safety features and engineering have come a long way, and we were fortunate to have Lightfighter Co-Founder Brian Wisman with us to share info all weekend. Watching Robertino Pietri and Stefano Mesa race each other—both on a Lightfighter bike— was like watching choreography at full speed. AHRMA can never thank Orange Cat Racing enough for that incredible opportunity.

BrianWisman of Orange Cat Racing walking Paul Elledge through opperating a EV Lightfighter before a test run. PHOTO CREDIT LEASHA OVERTURF

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In other news, registration is open for Nelson Ledges, so please get registered. It’s always a great time there.

Stefano Mesa sets new Gingerman Track record!

By the time you read this, Barber registration will be open as well.

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The Fall Championship Run Is Here A

s we turn the corner—or rail a berm—into fall, we have officially entered the final quarter of the 2026 AHRMA Off-Road racing season. While the calendar may be getting shorter, there is still a lot of racing ahead—and for many competitors, there is still time to put yourself into the hunt for an AHRMA National Championship. After a season that has seen its share of weather challenges and schedule disruptions, the final stretch gives us a fantastic lineup of National events across Motocross, Cross Country, and Trials. Championship positions will continue to change over the coming weeks, and it is important not to count yourself out too early. Every remaining opportunity to race, qualify, and earn championship points matters as we work our way toward the T&S Championship Finale in Henryetta, Oklahoma, November 6–8.

The Road to Barber Starts at Dodge City One weekend that deserves special attention is our October 3–4 National Motocross at Dodge City Motorsports Park in Bremen, Alabama. Dodge City comes just one week before the Barber Vintage Festival and is only about 45 minutes up the road from Barber. For our Motocross racers, that creates a great opportunity to put together two National weekends in Alabama while making the trip toward Barber. Dodge City offers another important opportunity to add a National event and championship points before heading to one of the biggest weekends on the AHRMA calendar. If Barber is already on your schedule, consider making Dodge City part of the trip. The road to Barber starts at Dodge City! Barber Motocross: An Important Championship Opportunity As previously announced, we made a one-time adjustment to the 2026 National Motocross Championship criteria following the unusual number of event cancellations and disruptions experienced this season. For National Motocross 8

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only, participation at the Barber Vintage Festival will receive double qualification credit and double championship points. What does that mean? Double Qualification Credit: Competing in the Barber National Motocross will count as two qualifying National Motocross events toward the championship participation requirement. Double Championship Points: All National Motocross championship points earned at Barber will be doubled. Barber remains a single race weekend. There are no additional motos, classes, or schedule changes associated with this adjustment. For example, if you arrive at Barber having completed two qualifying National Motocross events, participating at Barber will bring your qualifying total to four. This adjustment applies only to National Motocross. Cross Country and Trials competition at Barber will follow their normal championship points and qualification structure.

The intent is simple: after losing racing opportunities earlier in the season, we want our competitors to have a fair opportunity to remain engaged in the championship chase. If you thought earlier cancellations had taken you out of contention, take another look at where you stand. You may not be out of the hunt yet. Barber will also have a familiar World Champion trading pavement for dirt. Former 500cc Road Racing World Champion Kevin Schwantz will be joining us on the motocross track aboard his Next Gen machine. Of course, some may not realize that Kevin was a pretty accomplished motocross racer before making the move to road racing—and the Texan actually got his start riding Trials to boot! It should be a lot of fun having Kevin line up with us at Barber and seeing him return to his off-road roots. Still Plenty of Racing Ahead

Albert Newmann ALBERT NEWMANN OFF-ROAD RACE DIRECTOR

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ust as a wheel needs a hub to function, us humans need a hub too. And for many of us, that hub is motorcycles. It’s the driving force that brings our community together to share in competition and camaraderie. The feeling on the starting line that can’t be replicated anywhere or the freedom of sideways in a corner on a track. Flat track is the “original” form of motorcycle racing, and those origins bring deep nostalgia rooted in the lineage of many racers, regardless of the discipline. We all strive to be good at racing, but the AHRMA Flat Track community so often reminds me that the reason we keep showing up is more for each other and less for results at the end of race day. Remembering this and seeing the smiles on the faces of those around us is the driving force

to keep AHRMA Flat Track fueled by VIB-ISO going strong. So, invite a friend. Even if their motorcycle isn’t yet vintage. Even if they don’t have a motorcycle, there is a place for them at the track. Maybe it’s in the pits, maybe it’s behind the lens, maybe it’s flagging a corner. There’s a place for them. It takes a village to make race day happen, so come, be a part of the village. You’re likely already a part of the village if you’re reading this- so thank you! If you are and have a story to tell about how flat track is a part of your life, please send an email to flat. track@ahrma.org. We want to feature your AHRMA Flat Track story in the months to come. I look forward to seeing this awesome community at the upcoming races, especially October 9th at Talladega Short Track, running in conjunction with Barber Vintage Festival.

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More about Friendships than the Finish-line

On the same note of it’s more than just racing, we hosted the Charity Newsies at the Troy, Ohio event and helped them raise money to clothe underprivileged kids in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Kaitlynn Osberg KAITLYNN OSBERG FLAT TRACK RACE DIRECTOR

REMAINING 2026 NATIONAL OFF-ROAD SCHEDULE September 12–13

Rattlers Run Trials & Motocross — Fairfield, Washington

September 12–13

Field of Dreams Motocross National — Greensburg, Pennsylvania

September 18–20

Diamond Don’s Motocross & Cross Country National — Jefferson, Texas

September 27–28

Bushey Ranch Vintage Motocross, Trials & Cross Country — Canby, California

October 3–4

Dodge City Motorsports Park Motocross National — Bremen, Alabama

October 9–11

Barber Vintage Festival Motocross, Cross Country & Trials — Leeds, Alabama

November 6–8

T&S Racing National Championship Finale Motocross, Cross Country & Trials — Henryetta, Oklahoma

from the staff

CALL FOR 2027

TRUSTEE CANDIDATES This year, Eastern Region (east of the Mississippi River) seats currently held by Jeff Hargis and Bob Robbins are up for election, as are the Western Region seats currently held by Wes Poole and Luke Sayer. Any full member in good standing may run for election. The procedure requires that the Candidate Statement and photo MUST BE SUBMITTED through the Board of Trustee Candidate Statement/Photo Submission beginning on October 1. Candidate statements submitted any other way WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

CANDIDATE STATEMENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 10/10/2026 5pm Eastern. For those interested parties, please review the trustee’s duties and responsibilities while you consider the commitment being made. It is a very fulfilling position that requires time, effort, and some travel to meet your obligations. Come join our board!

Greg “GT” Tomlinson GREG “GT” TOMLINSON CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

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his is the time of year we begin our annual trustee election process. Four seats on the 12-member AHRMA Board of Trustees are up for election annually.

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Larry Poons Art Auction Renowned artist and motorcycle road racer Larry Poons is adding an artistic touch to a world class motorsports festival. Poons is donating an original, matted-and-framed acrylic on paper creation that will be auctioned at the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) event during the Barber Vintage Festival in Leeds, AL. Bids for the silent auction will be accepted in the AHRMA road race registration area until 5:00pm Saturday, October 10 and a live auction will bring the auction to a conclusion during the road race awards ceremony Saturday evening. Proceeds from the auction will benefit AHRMA, which is a not-for-profit organization. “Larry Poons has become such a familiar and welcome presence in the AHRMA paddock, and he brings a wonderful mix of passion for racing and the arts to our community,” said Greg “GT” Tomlinson, Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees for 2026. “Larry is, of course, a highly respected and collectible artist whose work is sought after around the world, so having one of his original pieces available at our Barber auction is something pretty special. The live auction during Saturday’s awards ceremony has become one of the highlights of our race weekend, and we hope everyone will come out and be part of it. We’re incredibly grateful to Larry for his generosity and for being such an important part of the AHRMA family. The proceeds from his painting will go directly to support AHRMA’s Benevolent and Safety Funds, making this a great opportunity to enjoy Larry’s work while helping fellow members of our community.

Larry Poons, 2018, acrylic/paper, 9” x 12 3/8” (15 1/8” x 19 3/16” framed)

Poons has competed in a variety of AHRMA road racing events for decades aboard Ducati and Seeley-framed machines. He was the 500 Premier class champion in 1998 and 2003. In 2003, he and his wife Paula received AHRMA’s John & Ginny Demoisey Memorial Award for outstanding husband and wife racing team. His career as an artist was kickstarted in 1963 with his first solo exhibition at Richard Bellamy’s Green Gallery in New York. His works have appeared in shows along with other notable artists including Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. He pioneered ground-breaking techniques along with his contemporary and collaborator Frank Stella. Poons continues to create original works including the piece to be auctioned during the Barber Vintage Festival. Read more about Larry Poons and his art at larrypoons.com. Larry Poons on his 500cc Seeley G50 Condor @Road America-2017

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AHRMA announces Purse for the 2026 AHRMA Pro Challenge at the Barber Vintage Festival The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is excited to announce a $ 27,000.00 purse for the popular AHRMA Pro Challenge. The 12-lap race with timed qualifying will be held on Saturday October 10th, 2026 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL during the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival as part of the 2026 AHRMA Roadracing Series presented by Vib-Iso. Sponsored by Fast by Ferracci Racing and One Cure, with supporting sponsors Larrabure Framing and Stowell Company, Inc, the race will feature a vast array of today’s most exciting race bikes.

PRO PAYOUT 1st Place $ 7,500.00

Non-Pro Payout for AHRMA qualified racers 1st Place $ 2,500.00

2nd Place $ 5,000.00

2nd Place $ 1,875.00

3rd Place $ 3,500.00

3rd Place $ 1,250.00

4th Place $ 2,200.00

4th Place $ 1,000.00

5th Place $ 1,500.00

5th Place $ 675.00

For 2026 the increased purse will be split among Pro & Non-Pro racers, once again giving the AHRMA racers a chance to participate in the prize money.

non-pro status, but a Barber event qualified AHRMA racer may elect Pro status if they choose to do so.

Riders will elect Pro or Non-Pro status before the race. A Pro rider on an AHRMA waiver cannot elect

An AHRMA Non-Pro rider on an AHRMA waiver may elect non-pro status pending approval by the race director.

Details regarding racer and machine eligibility can be found here. www.ahrma.org/barber-vintage-festival/ahrma-brings-pro-challenge-to-barber-vintage-festival

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Redwood Engineering AHRMA Referral Program - June & July

he program goal is to increase membership by recognizing members who refer new competition members to AHRMA. Help AHRMA to grow by becoming an AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate! AHRMA members (current or expired) will receive a $25 credit towards membership renewal for each new competition member

they refer. Any AHRMA member who refers 2 or more new racers in a single month will receive a “Redwood Engineering AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate of the Month” t-shirt. Congratulations to Tom Watkins for referring two new members in May! The member who refers the most new members

More details are at ahrma.org under New Racers (or directly www.ahrma.org/ahrma-memberreferral-program//). Here is the list for June & July. Thank you!

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arber Motorsports Park is hosting the 21st Vintage Festival Oct. 9th-11th. Underpinned by a spectacular road race course and the most amazing motorcycle museum on Earth. The festival attracts fans and racers alike to a weekend showcase of premiere vintage motorcycle racing across 5 disciplines, Road Racing, Cross Country, Motocross, Flat Track (off-site) and Trials. American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is providing the premiere racing excitement, while Barber is providing the off track fan experience with a massive swap meet, fan zone, seminars, motorcycle demos, camping, and much more that will keep attendees busy all weekend. While attending the event, be sure to stop by the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (additional fee), where you can witness first hand and learn about historic machines like the 1995 Britten V1000, 1954 AJS E95 or turn back time with the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller. Widely known as the first two-wheeled, motorized machine referred to as a “motorcycle,” the German Hildebrand & Wolfmüller is world’s first mass-produced motorcycle. While historically, the festival features a grandmarshall, this year the focus will be a celebration of life for the man whose vision and persistence made this festival possible, George W. Barber, Jr., founder of

the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park who passed away earlier this year, he was 85 years old. So, whether you will be hitting the track at speed, or as a spectator, The 21st Barber Vintage Festival will certainly be one to remember. Thanks to Mr. Barber (RIP) for this longstanding partnership with AHRMA, the festival is no doubt an annual highlight for guests and AHRMA members alike.

Barber racing & Event Info Special note from the off-road director: Road Race legend and hall of famer Kevin Schwantz is scheduled to participate in the weekend’s Cross Country event on a 1999 Suzuki RM250. PHOTO COURTESY: KEVIN SCHWANTZ

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AHRMA Announces:

Motocross of Regions at the 2026 Barber Vintage Festival!

Get ready for the third annual AHRMA Motocross of Regions Challenge, returning in 2026 to the renowned Barber Motorsports Motocross Track —with a new twist that makes it easier for your region to get in the game! We’re excited to see which regional teams will rise to the top and claim victory in this year’s VMX and PVMX Motocross of Regions Challenge.

Competition Format & Rules Scoring & Determination of Winner: • Olympic scoring will be used to determine the winning regional team for both VMX and PVMX. • Each team’s best 3 finishes will count toward the team’s score, regardless of whether the team fields 3 or 4 riders. • If there’s a tie, the team with the highest collective age wins.

Rider & Team Eligibility: Riders must: • Reside in the region they represent • Be a full AHRMA member (weekend memberships not eligible) • Have attended at least 1 regional event • Exception: Requirement is waived if the rider lives more than 300 miles from the nearest regional event Each Region may field: • One 3- or 4-Rider VMX Team of Experts (Intermediate riders may be included if needed) • One 3- or 4-Rider PVMX Team of Experts (Intermediate riders may be included if needed) • You may use the same team per race or switch out riders as desired • Minimum combined age for a 3-Rider Team: 120 years • Minimum combined age for a 4-Rider Team: 160 years • Team members may compete in both VMX and PVMX, or regions may use different riders for each competition.

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Machine eligibility: • VMX Teams compete on vintage-eligible machines • PVMX Teams must compete on post-vintage eligible machines. No Next Generation bikes are eligible. Race Format: • Each team’s best 3 finishes will count toward the team’s score • A single VMX moto on Saturday and PVMX moto on Sunday—both held after the day’s regular racing A region may use the same team members for both the Saturday VMX and Sunday PVMX races, so find your best 3–4 racers from your region and compete for both the VMX and PVMX titles! The number of laps (4–5) will be determined each day based on the time available. The entry fee per team is $100.

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2025 Barber Motocross of Regions Post Vintage Champions Left to Right : Joel White, Hoot Parker, Nick Jones, & Craig Jackson Region Represented: South Central Regional Post Vintage MX Team

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he Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, OH, became the epicenter of thrilling flat track racing action. The day kicked off strong with the vintage motorcycles hitting the half mile, pea gravel race track. Add to the event, the massive swap meet, and the vibes were a blast-fromthe-past of all things good on two wheels. The event, expertly promoted by Roeder Racing, and announced by none-other than Scottie Deubler, drew a significant crowd eager to witness the high-octane spectacle that flat track racing promises. Held in the scenic setting of the Fulton County Fairgrounds, the event showcased the skill and daring of some of the sport’s most talented riders and the coolest vintage machines and smiles from ear to ear. Although the main events had to be canceled due to rain, the day was far from a washout, as fans were treated to a series of electrifying races before the skies opened up. The heat races, Last Chance Qualifiers, and Showdown at Sunset produced battles that had the fans on the edge of their seats. To see some of the racing action, you can head over to the AHRMA Flat Track Facebook Page when you’re finished reading the 24

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AHRMA magazine. The Three Ring Circus, Roeder Racing crew had this to say about how things played out, “Well, mother nature won all the main events this year unfortunately. We were expecting some rain, so we kept things moving, but then it just unleashed on us. We were able to complete the heats, LCQ’s and the Showdown at Sundown and racers were paid out accordingly. We would like to thank all the racers, sponsors, fans, workers, photographers and everyone who helps make this event great.” Though the results aren’t fully indicative of the racers talent

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and capabilities on the vintage motorcycles of yesteryear, they are the best representation of the overall outcomes based on the heat race finishes. The Board Tracker class kicked things off with Timmons taking the win over Curtis and Johnson. Next up, the Hand Shift (Class C) racers shifted into gear with twin brothers, Seth and Levi Bendle each winning their heat races, while Stegall and Pooler each finished second in their respective heats. The brother match-up was highly anticipated for the main event, but Mother Nature said, “You’ll have to wait until next year.... or maybe Davenport, IA.”

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The 70s Singles Class delivered with more family rivalry, this time between the McRoberts, who landed two of the top three podium positions. Tony Pearson, from Michigan, took the top spot in his heat, scoring him second in the class. Brakeless 250 action saw the 111 of Marty Christopher and 138 of Matt Alexander securing their heat race wins for the first and second positions. Soles and Johnson each came in second in their heats, landing them in third and fourth on the day. Battles in the Brakeless 500/750 heats got the crowd fired up, as the clouds started to roll in through the

smoke (Canadian wild fires). When it all shook down, Chad Rall, Seth Bendle, and Jimmy Pooler, and Levi Bendle were the top finishers. Chad Rall kept the win streak alive in the 80s Singles Class, where he was followed by another brother battle, this time between Nick Evans and Ben Evans. In the 250/360 Class, Johnny Bova II took home the top spot on the podium, Levi Bendle ending in second with a win in his heat, and another pair of brothers, Matt and Andrew Alexander in third and fourth. The Enthusiast Class (a class for racers who are newer to the sport and haven’t spun as many laps) podium went to Anderson, Kehrer, and Woodrick.

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White was second in his heat, but due to the nature of the scoring off of heats, would land fourth overall. Another class that was stacked with talent and awesome nostalgic motorcycles was the Vintage Twins/Hooligans class. Johnny Bova II rode great to secure another heat win and the overall for the day. CJ Winegar won his heat, scoring him second overall with Copeland Jr. and Glasgow each battling for second in their heat and taking home the remaining top four spots. Although the main events would’ve all been barn-burners to watch, Mother Nature makes the calls and everyone appreciated the great racing that the show delivered. And the fans were still treated to a head-to-head of Chad Rall vs. Jess Roeder, where they battled to the finish line trading positions all race. Jess Roeder had the early lead, but Rall never gave up and had the drive coming out of turn four on the last lap to make the pass stick, winning by a half a wheel at the line. 26

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While the rain ultimately put a halt to the main events, the day was a testament to the passion and dedication of both the riders and the fans. Roeder Racing’s organization ensured that, despite the weather, the event was a memorable one for all in attendance. As the clouds cleared, there was already talk of the next gathering, with everyone eager to return to the track for another day of exhilarating racing next year. Now the crowd can turn their sights to Davenport, IA on September 4th for the next Roeder Racing/Three Ring Circus event, which is also a part of AHRMA Flat Track fueled by VIB-ISO.

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Burnt Ridge WORDS AND PHOTOS KATE JORGENSON

The start of the cross country with Sean Chase taking the lead.

n the weekend of July 24th, 25th, and 26th the AHRMA Northwest region traveled to Onalaska, Washington where the Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts promoted the Iron Butt weekend at Burnt Ridge Motocross Park. In the weeks leading up to the race weekend, Nick Foister, the owner of the facility, his crew, Dirk Murphy and Jim Cole, and many of the AHRMA and VME members worked tirelessly to make this event possible. This being the second year that AHRMA and VME have joined forces to bring vintage

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motorcycles to Burnt Ridge, Nick made the modern motocross track vintage friendly with predictable hero dirty fewer jumps, off camber turns, and sweeping straight aways for fast passing to take place. In addition, Nick took it upon himself to make the cross country expand around the property, Nick got the opportunity to be the sweeper to see the hard work he put into the design of the track. For the second year in a row, long time AHRMA and VME members Dirk Murphy and Jim Cole, with the guidance of Dana Salesman laid out ten challenging sections on scraps of fluffy blackberry bushes, between fern bushes, and deep sand. Thank you for all of your hard work making this event a success.

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On a pleasant Friday afternoon, long time trials competitor, Professor Todd Stanley traveled to the track early to lead a trials class for anyone to participate in. He began the class by sharing his passion for trials and other riders shared questions and comments before they gathered on the hillside on their bikes to practice figure eights and receive advice from Todd. Spectators watched and even made it into a game with Sidney Mocke, Teresa Houde, and Autumn Swisher showing scores and humor alike. Saturday arrived with a cool down and a few rain drops for the trials and cross country. So many volunteers helped make the trials happen, each checker received a homemade lunch sponsored by the VME and made

by Judy Jorgenson. There were 25 trials riders and just as many volunteers observing, scoring, and registering! The Modern Twin Shock Novice class featured two new riders, Eric Ollgaard and Stephen Chase, son of long time AHRMA and VME member Sean Chase, both riders had their challenges for the day, Chase edged out Ollgaard, 58 points vs. 83 points. In between the trials and cross country on Saturday, many race fans, riders, and dogs ordered from the track snack shack. They have a huge menu, however the favorite across the plate was the waffle sandwich…eggs, cheese, bacon, hamburger sandwiched between a Belgium waffle and accompanied by syrup to dip or drizzle! Finnegan ordering a burger at the snack shack with Bones taking his order.

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Later in the afternoon, 21 vintage and post vintage riders coasted down to the end of the property to await the shotgun blast! For one hour the competitors raced around the property and the course designed by Nick, the property owner, roosting dust, on other riders and the blackberry bushes too. The battle for the lead between Mickey Sergeant on his Penton and Sidney Mocke was quite exciting to watch, especially since it was Sidney’s first time on the 100cc Honda in a Rickman frame, borrowed from Steve Newell. Both Mickey and Sidney finished nine laps in the race, Mickey finished just about one minute faster than Sidney and they each won their respective classes. In the Post Vintage classes Tony Fox was neck in neck with the vintage competition finishing nine laps just ahead of Mickey with 56 minutes four seconds and the fastest finisher of the day.

Dirk Murphy and Jim Cole at the trials riders meeting.

Autumn Swisher and Perry Freund celebrating their wins in the cross country with Sidney Mocke Photo bombing the shot.

The Steilberg battle between father and son.

On Sunday the weather was perfect for motocross, cloudy and mid-sixties. After registration, Maggie Shane and Cheryl Long determined the schedule for the day, featuring 11 races and 93 entries. Since it was a VME promoted event, the turnout of premier motorcycles and green jerseys was a sight to see! Race one featured ten premier motorcycles and a green jersey battle between Jeff Earle and Todd Glass it was a crowd pleaser with Jeff Earle coming out on top in the Premier 500 Intermediate class. Jeff Earle and Todd Glass battled later in the day in the Classic 500 race as well with Jeff Earle winning the Intermediate class and Sean Chase taking the win for the Experts. Race five featured a battle of twin brothers, John and Alan Shufelt, each brother captured a win, John took the win for the Sportsman 250 class. The Shufelt brothers got the opportunity to battle it out again in the Open Age

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Pete Jorgenson with his award after winning his class in the Premier 350 Intermediate class.

Intermediate class later in the day, Alan Shufelt won both motos this time around. A special shoutout to Teresa Houde the results runner with her dog Page and lap checkers: Judy Jorgenson, Kathy Baer (with her dog Tucker), and Ellen Voermans (with her dog Lily). It was a great day of racing! The tech inspecting team selected Matt Parsons 1955 350 MAC Velocette for trials, Josh Higgins 1955 Harley Davidson 883 for the cross country and Jim Cole’s 1962 BSA 250 for motocross for the best of the best award given at each Northwest event. This award is sponsored by Steadfast Cycles, Northwest Trials Concepts and Full Circle Racing. A special shout out to our regional and national sponsors as well as the many volunteers that helped make this awesome event take place!

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WORDS: KEVIN CAMERON (INTRO BY DAN MAY) Road Racers, we are excited to formally announce AHRMA’s Formula 750 as the feature class for the 2027 AHRMA Vintage Cup. Last featured in 2023, Formula 750 (F750) was one of the best attended Vintage Cup classes, and the championship came down to the wire during the season finale at the Barber Vintage Festival. During the 2023 Sunday race at Barber, Shane Turpin shattered the AHRMA F750 track record with a blistering 1:38.498, with Christoper Spargo hot on his heals running a personal best of 1:38.983. These are blazing times for Vintage F750 machines. I expect the 2027 Vintage cup to be even more competitive. If you have been following AHRMA F750 racing this year, you have seen a glimpse of what is coming in 2027. Many builders are all ready preparing, testing, and tuning their machines for the 2027 showdown. There is still plenty of time to make a plan!

We are re-printing a beautiful piece written by Kevin Cameron detailing the convoluted history of Formula 750. Early in the history of our organization, AHRMA created our own take on the legendary class to recreate the sights and sounds of one of the most exciting eras in motorcycle road racing. The original series began in 1971 as a collaboration between the American Motorcyclist Association and the Auto Cycle Union. The FIM adopted the Formula 750 class for events in 1972, and in 1977, it attained world championship status until it was discontinued as a class after the 1979 season. Famous F750 competitors include Dick Mann, Kenny Roberts, Barry Sheene, Giacomo Agostini, Reg Pridmore, Gene Romero, and Peter Williams. Some 55 years later, AHRMA is still celebrating the class.

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When Dick Mann on a race-prepared Honda CB750 won the 1970 Daytona 200 mile road race, it was the leading edge of a new kind of racing based upon American riders’ demand for greater power and performance. As Honda introduced the production CB750 in 1969, Triumph, BSA and Norton in England were likewise releasing 750-class street motorcycles. With much fanfare from the British “comics”, Japanese manufacturers Suzuki and Kawasaki announced that they would contest US AMA road races beginning in 1972. Yamaha, participating at first only with their small and light 350 twins, would in 1974 contest Daytona with their two-stroke four-cylinder TZ750A of 695 cc and 90 hp.

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This sudden increase in the number of factories involved in AMA road racing was no accident, for the US motorcycle market had become the Great Prize. Motorcycle sales here doubled from 1965 to 1970, and then doubled again by 1974. All those new entries attracted riders from many nations, quickly making the Daytona 200 into the most important motorcycle race in the world. It was the fastest bikes in the world, ridden by the fastest riders, on the fastest track. The idea of 200 mile races caught on in Europe as the Imola 200 and Paul Ricard 200, bringing a proposal that a 750 Grand Prix class be added to the other FIM classes (The FIM is the International Motorcycle Federation, organizer of world motorcycle sport).

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Dick Mann on pit lane in 1970 at Daytona, the year he won the Daytona 200 on a Honda 750. PHOTO CREDIT DAVE FRIEDMAN, COURTESY OF THE DON EMDE COLLECTION

Some of this success was to a degree planned, but it was a complete surprise to the AMA and to riders and teams. By comparison with this newly erupting American 750 scene, European GP road racing was a thin affair with Giacomo Agostini on his 500 cc factory MV, minutes ahead of a procession of Manx Norton and G-50 Matchless big Singles. In the mid-1960s, after production of the classic Singles ceased in 1962, there was FIM talk of dropping the 500 class for lack of manufacturer support. Change was also under discussion in the US, as the often heard cry of “Too fast!” had produced a proposal to cut the top AMA class to 350 cc. Such talk fell silent as two little twostroke Yamaha 350 twins finished the 1968 200 second and third behind winner Calvin Rayborn on a newly-powered-up Harley KR. How did those Yamahas get there? Yamaha around 1961 had created 34

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a two-headed racing organization in Japan. One part developed a 125 and 250 bike for European GP racing, and the other went racing in the US with designs based on modified production bikes. When Phil Read was 250 world champion 1964-’65 on Yamaha’s 54 hp RD-56 250, the US Yamaha effort surely set that power as a goal for the R2-based 350 twin they were aiming at AMA racing. In both cases, engine power was made reliable by industrial R&D. Triumph through intensive development work at Meriden in England had pushed their 500 OHV parallel twin close to 50 hp, while Harley were able for 1968 to dramatically raise the power of their KR to more like 58 hp. With 50+ hp but lower weight Yamaha’s 350s were competitive. Triumph twins had won the Daytona 200 in 1966 and ’67, so when in 1968 they could finish no higher than 6th Triumph managers lobbied

hard for rules changes to restore their competitive position. Harley’s new horsepower had been almost accidental – one afternoon a gathering at C.R. Axtell’s California dyno shop had discovered that the KR’s cylinder heads were acting as intake restrictors. Removing the restriction did lower compression to under six-to-one, but the flow increase boosted power – a lot. Add to that Harley’s slick new fairing, developed in the Cal Tech wind tunnel and the Triumphs were suddenly obsolete. Manufacturer representatives presented their proposals at AMA’s December 1968 Competition Congress. Because Triumph had a 650 OHV twin in production, they moved to raise the displacement limit to 650 cc. This would replace the previous formula allowing 750 cc for flathead engines and 500 cc for other types. Harley-Davidson, because they

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already had ideas for an OHV 750 V-twin, supported Triumph’s push for increased displacement and raised the proposal to a straight 750 cc for eligible production-based engines. The motion passed, to take effect in 1970. The old rules would remain in force through 1969 (Calvin Rayborn won the delayed 1969 Daytona 200 again on Harley’s KR). Meanwhile, England’s longsuccessful motorcycle industry was ill. Instead of offering new products of modern specification, they had repeatedly enlarged existing twins to provide increasing performance to the American market. On the one hand, progressive engineers such as Bert Hopwood had for years proposed a modular design scheme using common parts to build a 250 Single, 500 Twin, 750 Triple and a 1000 cc Four. Management were not alarmed by the “Japanese invasion” of 50 cc step-throughs and other “tiddler” bikes up to 250 cc because, as they saw it, big British twins were the only “real” motorcycles. Japanese imports were dismissed as “toy bikes.”

argued that the less a manager knew about the product, the more successful he could make it in the market. This, it was believed, would make costly retooling for new models unnecessary. Quite late in the game, Triumph did add a 3rd cylinder to their 500 twin to make a 750 Triple. During Soichiro Honda’s 1954 machine-tool buying trip to the US and Europe, he “bet the company” on his plan to reduce production cost by using the most modern tooling available. In this way, Honda Motor was able to sell the four cylinders, overhead cam, and electric start of their new CB-750 at kick-start prices. Edward Turner, who had designed the highly successful Triumph ‘Speed Twin’ for 1937, had returned from a trip to Japan to write and circulate a report on what he’d seen. He suggested that unless the British motorcycle industry modernized production and offered new models it could lose a competition with Japan. When Honda’s CB-750 Four and Triumph’s 750 Triple hit the market, the Four greatly outsold the Triple.

It was a fast-weakening TriumphBSA organization that produced a last British-bike win of the Daytona 200 in 1971 – Dick Mann again, but this time on a BSA Triple. What had happened to HarleyDavidson, whose sophisticated update of their KR flathead had won the 200 in 1968 and ’69? For the new Competition Congress formula they were furiously building 200 examples of their OHV XR-750 with cast-iron cylinders and cylinder heads. H-D race manager Dick O’Brien told me that in the dyno room, switching off the lights after hard running revealed that the test engine’s heads were glowing dull red with heat. Sure enough, overheating put the new bikes out of the 1970 Daytona 200, Harley’s highest finisher being Walt Fulton, Jr. in 6th on a KR flathead. When the XR-750 was redesigned for 1972 with an aluminum top end, it was on its way to a record-setting career in dirt-track. There would be no more Harley entries in the Daytona 200 (Despite this, O’Brien would later show me drawings for a four-cylinder 750 two-stroke Harley). In 1972 Kawasaki and Suzuki unleashed their 100 horsepower 750

In Japan, the postwar need for cheap transportation had brought 200 makers of small motorbikes into being. Harsh competition soon cut that number to five. After saturating the Japanese market, the survivors faced the grim lesson of Germany’s huge postwar motorbike industry: when lowpriced cars hit the German market in 1955, motorcycle sales collapsed. To avoid this fate, Japan’s makers had to export. America’s strong postwar economy made it the obvious target. Much-admired in Britain at this time was what was called “American-style management.” It

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The Suzuki factory team at Daytona in 1973. That’s me (Don Emde) on #25 with teammates Geoff Perry (65), Ron Grant(61) and Paul Smart (8). After winning the race in 1972 on a 350cc Yamaha, I switched to Suzuki in 1973 and was the only one of the four to complete the full 200 miles and finished seventh. The other bikes had some problems in the race and a Yamaha 350 won again. PHOTO CREDIT DAVE FRIEDMAN, COURTESY OF THE DON EMDE COLLECTION AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

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Kenny Roberts raced a modified Yamaha 680cc Grand Prix-type machine to victory at Daytona in 1984. PHOTO CREDIT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY PHOTO, COURTESY OF THE DON EMDE COLLECTION

two-stroke racers but they achieved nothing at Daytona because 100 hp tires did not exist. Yamaha had by then refined their 265-lb 60 hp 350 twins, which won the 200 in 1972 and ’73, leaving far behind the big 750 two-strokes, wobbling and shredding their tires. The light, tirefriendly Yamahas finished Daytona 1-2-3 in those years. At the end of 1972 Kawasaki race team manager Bob Hansen sent me to Japan. While there I attended the Tokyo Motor Show where in a special annex I saw the prototype of Yamaha’s planned four-cylinder two-stroke street bike. Conceptually, this was a pair of 350 twin crankshafts placed end-to-end, each carrying a thin gear at its inner end. A single double-width gear meshed with that pair to take the drive to a clutch in the usual place. Because of tightening US exhaust emissions limits this bike would never be produced.

1960s. Those early bikes were not very good but they rapidly improved until the 1967 TD1-C chased the four-strokes right out of the AMA’s 250 road race class. Because hundreds of such production racers were sold in the US, they soon became the ladder that would carry many top riders from the novice level to stardom. The TD1-B of 1965’66 sold for $1147 plus destination and set-up, and all of its parts were available through any dealer.

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Kawasaki had offered their 500 cc H1-R Triple two-stroke racer for sale during 1970 and ’71 at about $1500. In 1970 veteran New Zealand rider Ginger Molloy rode a Kawasaki H1-R to second place in the 500 FIM world championship, behind Giacomo Agostini’s MV Triple. From 1972 Kawasaki ceased to produce what they called a “selling-bike” for racing, and Suzuki continued their policy of producing their water-cooled 750 Triple race bike (based on the production “Water Buffalo”) only for their own factory

Up to 1975 the AMA had maintained a rule requiring that at least 200 of a given model be imported in order for it to be homologated for racing. I discovered an important fact about this when two friends and I opened a Triumph-Kawasaki shop on April Fool’s Day, 1969. When we decided we wanted to go racing, I phoned the Triumph importer and inquired about ordering the necessary racing parts

Giacomo Agostini en route to victory at Daytona in 1974. After my victory there in 1972 and Jarno Saarinen in 1973,both on 350cc Yamaha’s, Agostini scored the first Daytona 200 victory aboard a four-cylinder Yamaha. It was a 700ccmachine that year, with Yamaha increasing the motor size to 750cc in 1975. PHOTO CREDIT DAVE FRIEDMAN, COURTESY OF THE DON EMDE COLLECTION

Its twin-crank four-cylinder concept did not disappear but morphed into two forms; 1) a 500 cc two-stroke GP bike and 2) the TZ750A road racer for the USA. The new 750 won that year’s Daytona 200 and the eight consecutive following 200s. Yamaha had from the beginning of their involvement in US AMA racing offered their racers for sale, beginning with the TD1 and TD1-A of the early 36

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to build a Trident-based machine like those I had admired at Daytona in 1970. The voice on the phone told me that although the AMA required them to list such parts in their parts book for homologation, they did not require that any be sold to the public. We then ordered a new 1970 Kawasaki H1-R. When nine motorcycle brands were entered for AMA road races in 1973, the rule requiring 200 bikes for homologation seemed out-of-date. Did anyone expect 200 bikes from each of 9 brands to appear on the Daytona start grid? The homologation quantity was reduced to 25 for 1975. For 1980 it was further reduced to one.

Graeme Crosby winning the 1982 Daytona, the final Daytona 200 victory by a Yamaha TZ750. PHOTO CREDIT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY PHOTO, COURTESY OF THE DON EMDE COLLECTION

This suggests that some nonpublic conversation had taken place between the AMA and manufacturers – to the effect that “We need you guys on that Daytona start grid.” “Yeah, but we can’t build 200, so count us out.” “Uh, OK. Then how about 25?” The FIM had never expected MV in European GP racing to produce

more than the bikes required to field Agostini and maybe one or two other riders, but the many over-thecounter Yamahas which were by 1969 filling the 250 and 350 classes were bringing a lot of riders to FIM events. And from 1973 Yamaha and then Suzuki were entering their factory two-strokes in 500 GPs. Agostini, switching to Yamaha, was 500 champion for a final time in 1975, and Barry Sheene on Suzuki

was 500 champion in 1976 and ’77. With the death of Count Agusta in 1971, MV’s racing lost momentum. They would race for the last time in 1977. Kenny Roberts went to Europe in 1978, initially as second fiddle to Johnny Cecotto, but KR’s new dirttrack-derived riding style made him 500 world champion 1978-1980 inclusive. Yamaha lost interest in their obsoleteTZ750 and thereafter

Tim Joyce (309) on his Triumph 750 and Jay Springsteen on his Harley Davidson XR750 (9). PHOTO CREDIT ETECHPHOTO.COM

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put all its racing R&D into 500 cc GP racing. Kawasaki and Suzuki had continued to enter their few factory bikes in 750 races worldwide, but it was clear that the 750 class was attracting no new manufacturers. Kenny Roberts told me that he’d never liked the TZ750. “It had too much of everything,” he said. By comparison, the new 500 was much more sophisticated, with a powerband closely matched to tire grip as the bike accelerated out of turns. Racing had changed again – it would now be mainly about chassis, because adding more power just shortened tire life. Underlining this was 1981 FIM 500 champion Marco Lucchinelli’s way of winning: at the start, he would let others vie for the top positions while he “rode easy” back in 6th or 7th. When he could see that the leaders’ tires were fading, he would move up, his rivals powerless to defend themselves because their tires had “turned to grease.”

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In the US, the AMA sought in 1980 to maintain interest in its races by admitting highly modified 1000 cc four-strokes to run against the many TZ750s in private hands. For 1982 Honda entered its powerful liquid-cooled “FWS” V4, but in the Daytona 200 it hit tire troubles, allowing a last TZ750 win in the hands of Graeme Crosby. While the AMA considered its options, Yamaha took two more Daytona 200 wins – 1983 and ’84 - this time using enlarged versions of its 500 GP bike. How had simple two-strokes taken over racing in the first place? The best answer I have is that for a given amount of R&D spending, a two-stroke builder could run more experiments and get answers quicker than could a four-stroke builder. Honda challenged the new two-strokes in 1979 with its V4 oval-piston 32-valve NR500 four-stroke, spending

lavishly. Ultimately it could not be made reliable at the 23,000 rpm necessary to make it competitive. When nations banned or limited sales of new production twostrokes because of their high pollutant emissions, the rationale for racing them disappeared. For 1985 US multi-brand competition was restored by making the AMA’s top class a four-stroke formula – AMA Superbike. In 1988 the FIM, capably urged onward by fast-talking US Superbike advocate Steve McLaughlin, created the fourstroke World Superbike series. Grand Prix road racing began its conversion from two-stroke to four-stroke in 2002 with a new 990 cc formula. Named ‘MotoGP,’ this new series is today 100% fourstroke-powered. Tripp Nobles on his Harley Davidson XR750 (114) PHOTO: ETECHPHOTO.COM

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ome race weekends are measured by trophies. Others are measured by everything they teach you. Our first trip to New Jersey Motorsports Park’s Thunderbolt circuit turned out to be firmly in the second category. The final results sheet will show a second-place finish on Saturday, a best lap of 1:39.6, and a disappointing DNS on Sunday after a transmission failure during warm-up. Those numbers are all true—but they don’t come close to telling the story of the weekend.

With my dad, Joe Pettinger, a staple in the paddock since 2024

For months, this event had been our target. Every race before New Jersey had been building toward it. We had spent the spring adding data logging channels on our 1977 Honda CB750, now featuring brake pressure, throttle position, rear wheel speed, and a suspension potentiometer mounted directly alongside the right rear shock. Combined with AIM GPS data, we were beginning to understand not only what the motorcycle was doing, but why. It was also my first visit to Thunderbolt. I printed copies of an 11×17 track map, then studied Ken Hill’s onboard videos before each session and quickly turned a completely unfamiliar circuit

into one that felt approachable. Every practice session became an opportunity to compare what I thought I was doing against what the motorcycle was doing. One of the biggest lessons came in Turn 2. Watching Ken’s data, I was surprised to see how little brake pressure his BMW S1000rr required at turn-in. On my much heavierbraking vintage Honda, the brake pressure trace looked completely different. It wasn’t about copying another rider’s numbers—it was about understanding why two completely different motorcycles required different techniques to accomplish the same goal.

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That theme continued all weekend.

The telemetry told a different story.

Saturday’s Formula 750 race turned into one of the most enjoyable battles I’ve had in years. After an intense fight with Tony Reed, I was eventually able to work into a distant second place behind Tim Joyce. The stopwatch finally stopped at a 1:39.6—my quickest lap of the weekend and a pace I honestly wasn’t sure we’d find on a first visit to the track.

Reviewing the data later, it became clear the rear tire had already begun to slide before reaching the rough pavement. The bumps simply magnified a problem that had already started. Even more interesting, the experience matched feedback from Stickboy in the paddock, who helped diagnose that I had become noticeably tight on the handlebars during faster sections of the track.

The lap itself wasn’t perfect. Very few are.

That realization was worth more than any lap time.

Instead, it was built from dozens of tiny improvements made throughout the weekend.

Combined with Ken Hill’s constant reminders to support the motorcycle with your legs and core while keeping your hands light, it completely changed how I thought about that corner. We opened the rear shock rebound a couple of clicks, adjusted our Turn 12 reference points, and began carrying speed in a much calmer, more controlled way.

One moment in particular stood out during Friday practice. Entering Thunderbolt’s long Turn 12, the rear tire stepped sideways before the motorcycle drifted wide into the bumps outside the preferred racing line. At first, I blamed the bumps themselves.

Sometimes the motorcycle isn’t asking for more bravery. Sometimes it’s asking for less tension. The paddock itself was just as memorable. Chris Marlowe generously shared his garage space with us all weekend, making life far easier than working under pop-up tents in the New Jersey heat. My dad, who has now attended nearly every race since Blackhawk in 2024, quietly handled tire pressures and fuel while I stretched, reviewed notes, and mentally prepared for each session. Saturday evening concluded with a game of chess together after dinner, reviving a tradition that started when he taught me the game as a kid. Saturday night was capped off by taking a long walk down to the paddock I call the Brooklyn Zoo for some good vibes and a replay of the MotoGP Assen Sprint race. Mark Heckles, Kevin Rammer and

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Spencer Kennedy were all set up together. These folks know how to celebrate! It was Spencer’s birthday-the disco ball, fog machine and record player gave the race replay a run for attention. These old motorcycles really do take a village. George Schuld also deserves special thanks for the tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work helping prepare Tim Joyce’s CB750. He also hand delivered a spare set of piston rings during my engine build in Boston in 2023, yet another reminder of the charm of east coast hospitality. On Sunday morning he stopped by our pits to discuss higher rpm shift points as a means of matching Tim’s Saturday race winning pace. Vintage racing has always been at its best when competitors are just as willing to help each other as they are to race each other. Sunday morning brought the kind of reminder every racer eventually experiences. Coming onto the front straight during warm-up, I began a downshift from fifth to fourth before Turn 1. Instead, the transmission found a false neutral. Finding no

engine braking and a stiff shift lever, the gearbox had failed. I quickly kept the clutch lever pulled in, brought the bike to a halt in Thunderbolt’s turn 1 runoff area. The championship took a significant hit, and my revised plan to master turn 2 will have to wait until next season. Oddly enough, that isn’t my favorite memory from Sunday; it was a silver lining just to watch other racers riding extraordinarily well. After loading the bike, I climbed the observation tower overlooking Turn 12 and watched the morning’s races, Formula 750 and Formula Thunder. From that vantage point I had a perfect view of Tim Joyce taking the overall win with a very quick 1:37.1 and later Steve Metz launching his Boulder Ducati onto the front straight, the rear wagging its tail while the bike clawed for grip every lap. It was one of those moments that reminds you why people drive across the country to spend weekends at racetracks. As disappointing as Sunday’s mechanical failure was, I left New Jersey with something much more valuable than championship points.

• We came home with better data. • A better understanding of the motorcycle. • A better understanding of myself. • And perhaps most importantly, a renewed appreciation that progress isn’t always measured by finishing positions. • Sometimes progress is measured by discovering why the rear tire slid before the bumps. • Sometimes it’s learning to trust your legs instead of squeezing the handlebars. • Sometimes it’s sitting across a chessboard from your dad after the races. • And sometimes it’s simply watching another rider put on a master class from the top of an observation tower. For me, New Jersey was about much more than lap times.

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ounds 13 and 14 of the AHRMA season took place June 27th and 28th at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ, as part of the 2026 AHRMA National Roadracing Series, presented by VIB-ISO. Sponsored by NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), and Roadracingworld.com, this year AHRMA’s 2026 Vintage Cup features the 250 Grand Prix class, which includes any fully GP-kitted 250cc OHV/OHC four-stroke; 250cc air-cooled single cylinder two stroke; 175cc liquid cooled single cylinder two-stroke; or 175cc air-cooled twin-cylinder twostroke built before December 31, 1968. It’s a showdown of classic small displacement racing that relies heavily on corner-speed, momentum, and precise engineering, and certain to leave fans on the edge of their seats.

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Typical AHRMA 250GP grids include a wide variety of motorcycles such as Aermacchi, Bultaco, Greeves, Montesa, Ducati, NSU, Ossa, and more. As is the norm for summer in the Northeast, the weather can be intense down in this corner of the Garden State. Friday practice was dry, the forecast for Saturday threatened rain—which arrived between races 5 and 6. Lightning delays pushed the schedule back, so by the time the Vintage Cup race 7 was called the track had mostly dried save for a few spots of puddling. When the green flag dropped, Tim Terrell, riding his 1966 Honda CB160, took the holeshot with Craig Hirko on his 1967 Bridgestone TA 1 right behind, followed by Holly Varey on her 1968 VanTech CS3, Alex McLean riding Jonathan White’s 1967 Ducati 250, and Frances Ganance on his 1966 Ducati 250 Single, with the rest

of the grid in pursuit. Terrell held the lead until about the halfway point, when Hirko overtook him, put his head down, and built a commanding lead to take the win. Further back, a tight battle developed between Varey, McLean, and Ganance. McLean and Varey swapped positions several times, while Ganance advanced past McLean to challenge Varey. Varey successfully defended third place, with Ganance fourth and McLean fifth. The rest of the field finished in the following order: Bill Doran (1970 Yamaha CS3), Robert Brangaccio (1971 Ducati), James Chapman (1962 Ducati Diana), David Roper (1967 Harley-Davidson CRTT), and Trever Scales (1969 Honda CB160). Sunday brought dry conditions and a clean track, albeit quite humid. Our 2-stroke friends had some tuning to do. This time Holly Varey was first through turn one, followed closely by Terrell and Hirko. Varey led for the first lap and a half and had pulled out a good gap. Terrell wasn’t having it though and clawed away in the back section. Unfortunately, contact occurred between Terrell and Varey in Turn 4 during a passing attempt, resulting in Varey going down. She was fortunately okay, but her race was over. Seizing the opportunity as Terrell checked up, Hirko took the lead. Terrell regrouped and mounted a strong chase, catching Hirko at the line in a near-photo finish (and from the tower’s perspective actually led over the line by half a wheel), but transponders confirmed Hirko as the winner due to Terrell having his transponder in his leathers. So Hirko with the win, Terrell second, and Jim Jowers (1965 Ducati 250) rounding out the podium in third place.

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New Jersey Motorsports Park The rest of the grid finished as follows: Trever Scales (1969 Honda CB160), Doran, McLean, Ganance, Chapman, Brangaccio, Steven Fowler (1962 HarleyDavidson CRTT), and Varey. “New Jersey Motorsports Park is an AHRMA favorite and top class facility. The Thunderbolt circuit is a fast, flowing, complex of corners - great for all the types of bikes AHRMA puts on the grids. Regarding our Vintage Cup 250 Grand Prix series - I’ve said it every weekend - what a great championship series this has become. YamaHolly and Bezerko Hirko have been dueling back and forth in the points, but with a multitude of other racers taking the win this season, anything and everything can change in a weekend. I’m sad to see Holly go out of a race with a crash after really putting in a serious effort. And I’m happy to see my buddy Craig Hirko get his ducks in a row and score some good points. The next two Midwest rounds (backto-back weekends) at Gingerman and Blackhawk Farms are going to really put some telling championship points on the board. As an old racer friend said: It’s gonna be Hot and Hazy, Fast and Crazy!” said series sponsor Kenny Cummings of NYC Norton. AHRMA first launched the Vintage Cup series during 2019 by spotlighting the 350 GP class. The series resumed during 2021 and highlighted the 500 Premier class. It was followed by Vintage Superbike Heavyweight in 2022, and Formula 750 in 2023. In 2024, the second rotation of featured classes was initiated with 350GP, followed by 500 Premier in 2025. 250GP was added to the series in 2026 - the first year it has been featured. “The Vintage Cup delivered a thrilling showcase of racing at our NJMP weekend. A full grid— and a surge of new competitors jumping straight into the fray— immediately raised the question of how this would shape the ongoing duel between Craig Hirko and Holly Varey. Saturday’s wet conditions proved unforgiving: Varey struggled off the start, and Hirko seized the moment, AUG/SEPT 2026

RACE RESULTS Saturday, June 27, 2026

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641 Craig Hirko, 1967 Bridgestone TA 1, Newark Valley, NY 220 Tim Terrell, 1966 Honda CB160, Burlington, NC 50H Holly Varey, 1968 VanTech CS3, Brantford, ON 97F Francis Ganance, 1966 Ducati 250 Single, Cincinnati, OH 17X Alex McLean, 1967 Ducati 250, Jacksonville Beach, FL 6 Bill Doran, 1970 Yamaha CS3, Athens, OH 903 Robert Brangaccio, 1971 Ducati, Basking Ridge, NJ 773 James Chapman, 1962 Ducati Diana, Atglen, PA 7 David Roper, 1967 Harley-Davidson CRTT, Hicksville, NY 779 Trever Scales, 1969 Honda CB160, Graham, NC

Sunday, June 28, 2026

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641 Craig Hirko, 1967 Bridgestone TA 1, Newark Valley, NY 220 Tim Terrell, 1966 Honda CB160, Burlington, NC 37 Jim Jowers, 1965 Ducati 250, East Hampton, NY 779 Trever Scales, 1969 Honda CB160, Graham, NC 6 Bill Doran, 1970 Yamaha CS3, Athens, OH 17X Alex McLean, 1967 Ducati 250, Jacksonville Beach, FL 97F Francis Ganance, 1966 Ducati 250 Single, Cincinnati, OH 773 James Chapman, 1962 Ducati Diana, Atglen, PA 903 Robert Brangaccio, 1971 Ducati, Basking Ridge, NJ 716 Steven Fowler, 1962 Harley-Davidson CRTT, Ashville, NC 50H Holly Varey, 1968 VanTech CS3, Brantford, ON

pushing hard to secure the win,” said Leasha Overturf, AHRMA’s Road Race Director.

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“Sunday promised a reset, but fate had other plans. With Varey going down just a few laps in, the fight shifted to Hirko and Terrell—and what a fight it was. I found myself holding my breath as they blasted out of Turn 12 sidebyside, heads down, elbows out, neither willing to lift. Their wheeltowheel charge to the line ended in an astonishing finish: Hirko edging ahead by a mere .001 seconds. Pure racing drama at its finest.

The annual Vintage Cup spotlights one of AHRMA’s road racing classes with extra attention on competitors in the selected class during each race event. Enhanced awards for the Vintage Cup competitors are presented separately from other class trophies during the Saturday awards ceremony at each AHRMA National Road Race event. Highlights from each Vintage Cup race will be reported in RoadRacingWorld.com’s online edition. At the conclusion of each season, the perpetual Vintage Cup trophy will be engraved with the national champion winner’s name and presented to the winner at the National Awards Banquet to keep for one year.

With back-to-back weekends at Gingerman Raceway and Blackhawk Farms Raceway on the horizon, there’s no doubt the next chapter of this story is already writing itself.” Rounds fifteen and sixteen of the AHRMA National Road Race

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First, the backdrop coming into the weekend: I was coming in after a disappointing weekend at Autobahn. I had been distracted by my life off the track. My head just wasn’t in the game that weekend. My results weren’t where I wanted them to be. Others took notice, as well. I worked on sorting things out and by the time we got to New Jersey, things had turned around for me. I came in 100% focused on the race. Additionally, I had a lot of support over the weekend. In addition to Boulder Motor Sports, my former mechanic from California flew out

from Missouri to give us an extra set of hands. And when he arrived, we put him straight to work replacing a failed water pump on my 1199. I also had a lot of family in attendance. My parents flew out, and my cousin and her family drove down from Philadelphia. I even drove my orange and black car down from Brooklyn – to add to the TigerBike Racing presence at the track. Friday and Saturday practice went well, but others were dropping in much faster laptimes that me. I knew I’d have to up my game. Saturday – Race #2 – Bike: Panigale 1199 - Formula Thunder

Start: P1 I got the holeshot and immediately dropped into the 1:27s. I led the race until lappers. Too conservative passing, and Eli Block made his way through. On the final lap, Mark Heckles threw it underneath me in turn 5, but he overcooked the turn and I cut back underneath him on the drive out. I was able to hang on to 2nd place, but Eli had opened up a gap on us while we were fighting in turn 5. Finish: P2, behind Eli Block Best lap: 1:27.170 – a new PR for me at the track.

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Saturday – Race #8 – Bike: Pierobon X80R - Sound of Thunder 2 Start: P2 Rain had come through after lunch, and it was hard rain. However, the track was drying. I wasn’t sure whether to run rain tires or race slicks. I heard there was running water in one turn and dirt across the track in another. I thought for sure the track would be too wet for slicks, so I went with the rain tires. Tommy Ryan of Underground Team Racing made the same choice. As we got out on track, it became clear the track was drier than I had expected. It was mostly dry, with only a few damp patches and there was water streaming across the track. Finish: P2, behind Andrew Weyh Best lap: 1:37.188 Saturday – Race #10 – Sound of Thunder 1 – Bike: Panigale 1199 – Start: P1 Andrew Weyh got the hole shot. He opened a large gap on the first lap, but on the main straight I was able to gain a lot of ground on his Aprilia RS660. The track was mostly dry but did have a stream of water running across the track in turn 10. I clawed back more of the lead he had built. I studied his lines. At half-distance, I made my move to the front. I continued dropping my lap times, having learned what was possible from watching Andrew. He stayed with me, but I was able to hold on for the win.

for 6 laps. Once again came up on lapped traffic in the turn 5. Eli threw it up the inside, but I was able to out drive him back to turn 6. I led him for another lap, until we got to traffic in turn 8 again. Eli made a great move on the exit of 10 and opened a gap. One lap to go. I was closing on him until I ran wide in turn 3B and at that point, Eli opened an insurmountable gap. Not only that, but in turn 10 of the final lap, Andrew also made a pass in traffic on the inside. It was a great move, especially while I was hung out to dry on the outside of the lapped riders. However, I was able to stand the bike up quickly and with full dry conditions I out drove him to start/finish to hang on to 2nd place. Finish: P2 Best lap: 1:27.055. A tenth of a second better than my time from Saturday morning. Sunday – Race #8– Sound of Thunder2 – Bike: Pierobon X80R Start: P2. I tried using launch control on my bike. Due to the issue, I lost drive on the front straight. I dropped to P7 by turn 1. It was hard to get moving and I lost my flow. I spent the first lap picking my way through the field, but by the time I had gotten to P4, Eli Block, Andrew Weyh, and Tommy Ryan had all checked out on me. I brought it home in a lonely 4th place. Finish: P4 Best lap: 1:30.058

Finish: P1

Sunday – Race #10 – Sound of Thunder 1 – Bike: 1199

Best Lap: 1:29.913

Start: P1

Sunday – Race #2 – Formula Thunder – Bike: Panigale 1199

Frankly, I was a bit angry with myself coming into this race. I had squandered a few chances at wins in earlier races during the weekend. I was beating myself up about it. When the flag dropped, I got the holeshot. On the first flying

Start: P1 Just like in the Formula Thunder race from Saturday, I got the hole shot and did the donkey work

lap, I had dropped seven tenths of a second off my PR. The next lap, I dropped another tenth of a second. On the 7th lap, I came up on traffic in turn 7/8/9/10 again. This time, I pushed a bit harder through the traffic. At one point in turn 8, I thought I saw Andrew show me a wheel on the outside. I pushed hard to worm my way through the lappers in the middle of turn 10. Then I put my head down on the last lap with open track in front of me. I turned in another mid-26 on the final lap and took the checkered by 10 seconds. It turned out that it wasn’t Andrew who showed me a wheel, but rather one of the lapped riders attempting to pass me back. Finish: P1 Best lap: 1:26.245 – new personal best (compared with a best of 1:27.343 from 2025), and the fastest lap posted of the weekend. Summary: I would have loved to have gotten a few more wins on the weekend, but my hats off to Andrew Weyh and Eli Block. Those MotoAmerica riders know how to bring it! Taking the “purple helmet” for the weekend is always a goal when I come to the track. So, I was stoked with the result from the last race. Thinking beyond just this weekend, dropping over a second from my times from last year was a strong signal that I’d continued with another step forward in my progress as a rider this year. And, of course, I’d like to thank Boulder Motor Sports. They give me an absolute fire-breathing dragon of a bike to ride. I am riding at the highest level I’ve raced at in my life, and it’s in no small part to the expertise from Brian and his team. Steve Metz

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he AHRMA road racing touring caravan of speed marked its return to Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, Michigan with healthy grids, close racing, and (mostly) spectacular weather. It’s been a couple of years since AHRMA raced at Gingerman, and the return was greatly anticipated. The author of this recap crashed in Friday practice. And in the true spirit of AHRMA, Greg Glevicky sourced the parts needed for repairs, and this racer was back on track. From the “what goes around comes around” department, Glevicky (who was in Race 1) added the thrill of

taking things down to the wire, as he was still changing brake pads while the National Anthem was being sung on Saturday. I provided the brake pads. It’s how we roll. Quid pro quo. The Formula Thunder race featured the super-fast trio of Stefano Mesa, Robertino Pietri, and Steve Metz, who put on a clinic all weekend long. The race finished in that order, with Tommy Ryan keeping them honest in 4th. Sound of Thunder 3 was won by David Vaughn, while the best racing was between Kevin Greimel and Aaron Risinger, with Greimel nabbing 2nd place by less than half a second.

The sidecar race featured the monkey debut of trustee, Tim Terrell on Byron Hannah’s rig. “Terrified Tim” finished the day with a smile from ear-to-ear. Up front, Tim and Renee Joyce on their SC2 machine were mixing it up with the modern rig of Shidla and Greenfield-Huitt, before the modern power advantage finally shook ‘em loose to finish first overall. Paul Germain added crucial points with his runaway win in the 250GP (Vintage Cup) race Saturday. Jack Kainz and Tim Terrell rounded out the podium, while championship contenders Holly Varey and Craig Hirko languished mid-pack after less than stellar starts.

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Varey and Hirko redeemed themselves in the Formula 125 race, finishing 1st and 2nd with Randy Knoop settling for 3rd. Jack Kainz jumped out to an early lead in 200GP+ and held it while Tim Terrell and Bill Doran battled it out over the remaining steps on the podium. Terrell prevailed for 2nd place by a mere tenth of a second. The Formula 750 race was highly anticipated, as it was a toss up between 5 riders to win. Tim Joyce crashed early in the race, and the grid had to line up again. Kevin Dinsmore grabbed the hole shot on the restart with Brady Ingelse, Stephen Pettinger, and Jeff Hargis in hot pursuit. Classchampion Ingelse took the win,

with Dinsmore settling for 2nd while Pettinger and Hargis battled hard for 3rd. A very fast Hargis came up just short and Pettinger took P3. The fastest bikes in the paddock gridded up for the Sound of Thunder 1 Race. It’s always a fan favorite. The familiar trio of Mesa, Pietri and Metz were sure to be out front, and they did not disappoint. Stefano Mesa, in fact, set a new Gingerman track record of 1:27.1 and was untouchable. Metz was 5 seconds behind in 2nd, while Pietri hung on for 3rd. Once again, Ryan was lurking in 4th, waiting to pick up the pieces should something go awry.

Saturday’s final race included the ever-popular Moto LeMans race. Brian Larrabure jumped to an early lead, only to retire with a mechanical issue late in the race. That good looking rascal, Stuart Sanders seized the opportunity and held on for the win. Tyson Fritts finished a close 2nd and Randy Knoop brought her home in 3rd. As usual, there was much silliness and revelry at the awards presentation. The comedic MC duo of Sanders and Glenn kept racers and crew smiling for an hour before the paddock retired into small groups for bench racing into the evening.

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Sunday dawned grey and humid. That cool Michigan weather had turned to summer again. And the change of energy in the paddock was palpable. Sunday at Gingerman Raceway was one of the most difficult days of racing I’ve ever endured. The 250GP (Vintage Cup) race was a lesson in never giving up. More on that in a minute. The day carried a somber note due to an incident in Race 1. As much as I’d prefer to offer a report that’s all “kumbaya” and positive energy, our sport doesn’t always give us that luxury. Every racer understands that what we do involves calculated risk each time we suit up and take to the track.

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Out of respect for those involved, I won’t go into detail. It isn’t my story to tell. Members can be assured that updates will be shared as appropriate. What I can say is that the morning’s racing began under difficult circumstances.

After the Race 1 incident— which I was fortunate to avoid through quick evasive action— the paddock settled into a mood of quiet reflection. The shared sentiment was simple: let’s support one another, stay focused, and work our way through the rest of the day. But, NEVER give up! The Sunday 250GP (Vintage Cup) race was a lesson in never giving up. Saturday’s winner, Paul Germain, seemed on route to rule the weekend, when his bike seized on the final lap! He was able to limp it across the line for P2, while Hirko took the win and Dustin Johnson rounded out the podium. Championship contender Holly Vary was also en route to a podium when her bike had issues too. The Vintage Cup battle is shaping up to be a nail-biter for the remainder of the season. Kudos to the riders for delivering such exciting racing!

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t’s been a number of years since AHRMA has held a Trials event at the Donner Pass Ski Area. We were able to return to this fabulous location this past July (11th and 12th) location for a two-day event thanks to the efforts of our National Sponsors, Redwood Engineering, the Auburn Ski Club Training Center (ASC) and the AHRMA Northwest Region. This location is absolutely beautiful and provided the perfect location for Trials. The topography provided terrain that included various elevation changes, surfaces and a setting in the pine trees that is spectacular! In addition, we had access to the ASC Training Center Clubhouse which included access to restrooms including showers!

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This part of California is stunning. The Sierra Nevada Mountains offer varied terrain that is ideal for trials. The Northwest Region volunteers setting up this event made excellent use of it when laying out sections. The sections ranged from challenging to difficult, with elevation changes, tree-lined riding, and plenty of rocks and boulders. The variety provided a satisfying challenge for riders of every skill level. Saturday At Saturday’s Rider’s meeting, the Northwest Region awarded the Best of the Best Bike award to Jeff Bushey for his 1948 BSA 350 ZB32 in a Dick Mann frame! This award is determined by selecting a bike competing that is a terrific example of a competition bike in its class. Jeff brought this bike to ride. It is a terrific example of a British Premier Heavyweight Trials Bike. It takes a lot of effort to ride a bike like this (these are not lightweights by any means). Jeff did well competing on this machine as he took second on both Saturday and Sunday.

Don Duquette on his beautiful Tiger Cub in the big trees and grippy granite

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Saturday was warm and the warning went out to everyone to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Between the heat and the altitude, everyone was asked to be careful and not to over-extend themselves. Saturday evening included a community potluck with plenty of great food and camaraderie. As always, the bench racing and bike comparisons were a highlight. The evening potluck remains a regular tradition at most Northwest Region events. AUG/SEPT 2026

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Bob Bellicitti in the Premier Lightweigt Expert Class

After the potluck, everyone gathered to hear Norm Sayler speak. Norm moved to Donner Summit in 1952 and, as a previous owner of Donner Ski Ranch, helped bring several World Cup Trials events to Donner. With his long history in the area, he shared deep knowledge of Donner Summit history as well as its Trials heritage. His talk was captivating and well received by everyone—so much so that it was the first time I had seen a large group of AHRMA members stay fully attentive and quiet!

Lance Maddux in the Modern Classic Expert Class

Sunday Sunday started out overcast and much cooler than Saturday. There was even a sprinkling of rain (but not enough to put a damper on the rider’s enthusiasm!). At Sunday’s Rider’s meeting, the Northwest Region awarded the Best of the Best Bike award to John Hart for his 1969 Saracen 125 Trials bike. The Saracen is a very rare bike that competes in the Classic Class. There are not too many Sarecens made, much less brought to the US. John’s Saracen

is a great example of these bikes! John won the Classic Novice class on this bike on Saturday. The sections created for Sunday were a bit less difficult than Saturday’s. This made Sunday even more enjoyable. A big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers that put out so much effort setting up the sections and loops. The work for the two day was the equivalent of putting on two separate Trials events. Their effort made the AHRMA Redwood Engineering National Vintage Trials at Auburn Ski Club a success. Saturday saw 44 riders and Sunday 32. Though both days were challenging, everyone had a big smile when they were finished.

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ou know the plot here, the once popular but all too soon forgotten something-or-other gets a shot at redemption and knocks it outta the park. A well worn but always popular trope in storytelling. Candytown Motorcycle Club (CMC) sits just a few miles from the popular tourist town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, hence the confectionery themed moniker. The club’s vintage hare 68

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course. Sounds like a great place scramble event was once a to be a member, right? mainstay on the AHRMA MA schedule until it wasn’t. The world But, at less than thirty acres total, parking can be at a premium. changed in 2020, and like many things, the Candytown event was MA region rider counts had already been rising organically just another casualty of the due to the quality of the series, COVID-19 pandemic. its competition, and its venues, Unfortunately, some of the things Candytown rightfully included in that made the venue so great that praise, before the pandemic ultimately led to its exclusion in hit. Outdoor recreation, including recent years. CMC sits on a lovely vintage motorcycle racing, gained intimate parcel of woodland with a large influx of participants shaded parking, a well-sized club when COVID came knocking, house with kitchen facilities, a and parking at CMC was now an motocross track, a trials area, insurmountable constraint and and a several mile cross country the series had to move elsewhere. AMERICAN HISTORIC RACING MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

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keeping the course challenging, but approachable, without encountering too many of those rocky areas. CMC provided a nice surprise for those taking part in the third race of the day. The disc brake equipped bikes were treated to a new section of trail which was cut through a neighbor’s property. Everyone got to experience the trademark “pinwheel”, a CMC tradition, where the riders ride in a continuous turn one direction, spiraling inward until executing a one-eighty and spiraling back out of the pinwheel in the opposite direction. It is so good to be back with the awesome crew at Candytown! Tim Spigelmeyer #512 & Bob Grimes #272

Always hoping for a breakthrough to get this “cult classic” back in the mix, series coordinator Dave Kutskel would often touch base with the club on its parking situation. Then in preparation for the 2026 season, a breakthrough! A neighboring property would grant permission to use an adjacent field for parking! Candytown is back! The club has always been gracious and accommodating and also agreed to tame its motocross track for vintage use to allow the event to become the first joint motocross and cross-country race at the property. Club members invested significant time and resources into converting doubles to tabletops and generally configuring the track to suit the target participant. The compact layout punches above it weight and made for

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great racing. One unique aspect is the wide sweeping turn into the woods at the edge of the track that harkens back to the club’s early days as a flat track “scrambles” venue in the 70’s. The cross-country loop utilized the majority of the MX track before dipping into the woods where the course doubles back on itself numerous times in order to claw out as much mileage as possible in the confined acreage. And just like in the past, the loop is a ton of fun. The club hosts popular trials events, and you can see why as you pass through the large rocks that speckle the property. The club has done a great job

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he annual trek to the Ashcraft family’s farm just north of State College is the Mid-Atlantic region’s Avengers, Fast and Furious, or Harry Potter style franchise. No matter what, you can count on it to bring the crowds. Heck, some of those films didn’t even need a solid plot and still cashed in. Ashcraft Farms, however, has a great plot. Each year this joint venture with AHRMA’s Northeast region follows the same outline. It begins with rolling into the expansive picturesque farmland at the base of the mountain, where a quilt of campers, tents, trucks, bikes, and all other manner of dirt bike race related equipment is stitched across the horizon. Then comes friends, camaraderie, food, and fun before a full day of awesome grass track motocross and yet another day of equally excellent cross-country racing. That is the formula, and it works very well. Of course, each edition of the Ashcraft weekend has a few tweaks and revisions to the formula to keep things fresh and interesting.

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This year, Brian and Lisa and the crew made a big change in the motocross program. The course was again laid out in the familiar and well-suited field below the family home, but this year the direction of travel was reversed from the last several iterations. The alternate flow was a unique experience with the approach to some of the characteristic elements of the course completely different, such as the two down and up chutes on opposite corners of the track and a new short uphill start with a left hand turn into an off camber straightaway rather than the usual right hander. The cross-country course utilized some very familiar turf from recent years with a few welcome additions and alterations.

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The biggest plot twist for 2026 was the weather. Based on the history of the event, which interestingly took Candytown’s place on the schedule in 2020, a betting fellow would lay some money down on very hot and humid. Often times it seems that Ashcraft’s late June date is written on Mother Nature’s calendar as

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the date to crank the thermostat up for the summer season. But, for 2026 she dialed up rain…and plenty of it. Saturday morning’s motocross practice sessions were decent, the rain hadn’t really impacted the course yet, and the forecast was suggesting that any rain would be short-lived. By the time racing started, so did the rain, and despite the hope for a reprieve, that “short-lived” thing must have been a joke. It didn’t take long before the normally hardpacked cow pasture was churned up into a pure mudder. The up/down sections were removed from the action quickly as they become nearly impossible to navigate, and while the rest of the course was slick, it was still a fun time and made for some incredible spectating watching the top riders still pinning it and finding traction where mere mortals were spinning and sliding. Sunday’s weather was significantly better, but with the majority of the loop lying on the base

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of the mountain, runoff from the previous day’s deluge ensured that day two riders would get their share of slimy stuff as well. The course was, as always, fun and flowing, and it is always a blast to dip into the sinkhole section near the end of the lap in front of a large crowd of spectators. The slippery-ness seemed to change as the ground went through several phases. The first few laps of the morning’s Vintage race were better than expected, then after getting torn up a bit, it got worse. Some drying occurred 72

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during the early Post Vintage race and conditions improved slightly before the ruts started to act as channels draining the terrain above. Once the mountain’s moisture found these paths, the slick increased and the slop factor jumped an order of magnitude. And those roots! A challenge for sure, but still a good time. Thanks Ashcraft… on top of your game yet again! THE UP-AND-COMER

ith only a few years on the MA schedule, and again paired up with the Northeast gang, the Cross Fork Classic has all the elements to someday rival the Ashcraft Farm blockbuster franchise. Quiet Oaks Campground, sitting atop a mountain in the Pennsylvania Wilds area, is an extremely attractive and accommodating host. They love having the vintage motorcycle racing family and you’ll love the full-service campground, natural beauty, stargazing, Elk spotting, belly

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busting breakfast, and fantastic racing. This year’s rider count was well improved from the Classic’s first couple of years, so it feels like the word is getting out and this event is starting to hit its stride. The grass track MX layout is a highlight of the weekend. The large open field that Quiet Oaks provides for this purpose holds a plethora of natural terrain features that serve as a perfect representation of what motocross was in the era that AHRMA seeks to celebrate. Wide sweeping turns,

WFO straights, chop, bumps, jumps, chicanes, and plenty of passing opportunities. When Dave K staked out the 1.2 mile course, he followed up by mowing the field but leaving the race surface uncut for a real nostalgic feel. The initial practice laps had riders running through thigh high grass that was quickly knocked down in the hot lines and remained in less used areas throughout the motos. One of the best tracks on the schedule. And, if you didn’t get enough of that sweet grass track, the Scott Kappus

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Sunday cross-country racing uses nearly the entire thing along with a three-mile jaunt through some of the greenest forest you’ve seen. A luscious emerald carpet of ferns surrounds the ribbon of single track that makes full use of the available acreage on the Quiet Oaks property. A variety of terrain and obstacles await.

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While you will encounter a modest amount of rocks and roots, there is plenty of great dirt and fun flow to compensate for the occasional challenges. There was a portion of the property that underwent some logging activity since last year’s event, so there was a bit of a challenge to clear the trails in preparation for this year. Several

AHRMA regulars stepped up to help tackle that challenge, so many thanks go out to them. Three blockbusters down and they were all worthy summertime spectaculars! More to come through the rest of the year in the Mid-Atlantic region, so stay tuned…and we’ll see you there!

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2026 AHRMA National Roadracing Series Presented by VIB-ISO AAR: Academy of Roadracing SRS: Sidecar Racing School Date 2/12-15 3/13-15 4/17-19 4/24-26 5/15-17 6/5-7 6/26-28 7/24-26 7/31-8/2 9/11-13 10/8-11

Venue Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA (AAR & SRS) Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC (AAR & SRS) Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA (AAR & SRS) Inde Motorsports Ranch; Willcox, AZ (AAR & SRS) Motorsports Park Hastings; Hastings, NE (AAR & SRS) Autobahn; Joliet, IL (AAR & SRS) New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ (AAR & SRS) Gingerman Raceway; South Haven, MI (AAR & SRS) Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL (AAR & SRS) Nelson Ledges; Garrettsville, OH (AAR & SRS) Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL

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2026 AHRMA National Observed Trials Series presented by Redwood Engineering Date 4/11 5/30 6/6-7 7/11-12 8/22-23 9/12 9/26 10/9 11/6

Venue Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN Donner Ranch; Nordon, CA Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA Bushy Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

2026 AHRMA National Cross Country Series Presented by Redwood Engineering Date 3/14-15 4/11 4/18-19 5/2-3 5/22-24 5/30 6/6-7 6/27-28 7/25 8/8-9 8/22-23 8/29-30 9/18 9/26 10/9 11/6-8

Venue Firewater Cross Country, Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA Freestone MX; Wortham, TX Rocket Raceway; 3 Springs, PA Farm 14; Centreville, MS - canceled Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN Brush Buster’s Bonanza; Marceline, MO - canceled Burnt Ridge; Onalaska, WA Shady Acres MX Park; Friendsville, MD Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN BSA Club; Toronto, OH Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

2026 AHRMA National MX Series Presented by Redwood Engineering Date 3/21-22 3/28-29 4/11-12 4/12 4/18-19 5/23-24 6/6-7 6/20-21 7/18-19 8/8-9 8/15-16 9/5-6 9/12-13 9/13 9/19-20 9/27 10/3-4 10/10-11 11/7-8 TBD

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Event

Disciplines

4/11 Adrenaline Ridge MX Park; Rural Valley, PA MX 4/18-19 Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA CC, MX 4/25-26 Sutton Station; Summerville, PA CC, MX 5/2-3 Rocket Raceway; Three Springs, PA CC 5/30-31 Smokey Pines MX Park; Mount Pleasant, PA CC, MX 6/13-14 Candytown MC; Elizabethtown, PA CC, MX 6/27-28 Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA CC, MX 7/11-12 Quiet Oaks Camp; Cross Fork, PA CC, MX 8/2 Allen’s Farm; Montrose/Lawton, PA MX 8/8-9 Shady Acres MX Park; Friendsville, MD CC, MX 8/22-23 Coyote Run; Ebensburg, PA CC 8/29-30 Ohio Valley BSA Club; Toronto, OH CC 9/12-13 Field of Dreams Farm; Greensburg, PA MX 10/10-11 Reynlow Park; Reynoldsville, PA CC, MX 10/24-25 White Rose MC; Spring Grove, PA CC, MX All MX events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Next Gen/ Disc Brake classes (for air-cooled 4-strokes up to 2000, 2-strokes up to current year) All CC events will host Vintage, Post Vintage, and Disc Brake/ Next Gen classes (for air-cooled 4-strokes up to 2000, 2-strokes up to 2008). See an event flier for more details. Mid-Atlantic Championship criteria for Cross Country and Motocross are: • Minimum six (6) region class placings required to qualify for MX championship and year-end awards. • Minimum eight (8) region class placings required to qualify for CC championship and year-end awards. • Best six (6) region class placings count toward MX championship. • Best eight (8) region class placings count toward CC championship. Potomac Vintage Riders is the primary sponsor of the Mid-Atlantic Cross Country Series and the Motocross Series. Skill levels are Novice, Intermediate and Expert. Cross Country tracks are usually 3.5 to 5 miles long and challenging. Races offer a wide range of trail conditions consisting of hills, woods single-track, grass track and two-track woods roads. All races are 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (estimated). See a flier above for all the details. The Motocross series venues consist of vintage bike friendly layout (low jumps) consisting of a typical MX track or a GT/ grass track style, 1 mile or more with typically five lap Motos, depending on the venue. Two Motos per class. Similar rider skill levels as Cross Country and we run all AHRMA MX classes. Most tracks use an old-school rubber band start.

2026 AHRMA Great Lakes Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/great-lakes

Date

Event

Disciplines

4/12 4/18 5/17 6/6-7 7/18-19 9/5-6 9/12-13 9/20 11/7-8 11/27

SIGPS; Booneville, IN Irish Valley MX; Park Paxinos, PA SIGPS; Booneville, IN Summers Compound; Petersburg, KY Honda Hills; Thornville, OH Hangers; Thormville, OH Field of Dreams; Greenburg, PA SIGPS; Booneville, IN T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK Great Lakes Banquet; Louisville, KY

CC CC, MX CC Trials MX Trials MS CC MX, CC

AUG/SEPT 2026

Date

Event

Disciplines

4/18-19 4/26

CC, MX MX

5/16-17 5/23 6/5-7 6/20 6/27-28 7/11-12 8/1-2 8/22-23 9/5-6

Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA Claverack MX; Hudson, NY Bean Field Blast at Rustic Ridge Winery & High Burl Brewery; Burlington Flats, NY Lamoka Motocross; Bradford, NY State Line MX; N. Pownal, VT Unadilla MX; New Berlin, NY Hot Iron Dust Up at MX 508; Charlton, MA Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA Quiet Oaks; Cross Fork, PA Allen’s Farm MX; Lawton, PA Fergberg Rodeo; Wyalusing, PA Bear Creek Sportsmen; Hancock, NY

9/13

Vintage Day at The Farm; Warwick, NY

9/26-27

Zoar MX Park; Springville, NY

10/3-4 10/24-25

French Woods; Hancock, NY White Rose MC; Spring Grove, PA

5/2-3

CC, MX CC, MX MX CC, MX MX practice CC, MX CC, MX CC, MX CC, MX CC, MX Fun Ride MX & CC (aircooled & drum brakes) MX Practice and MX (drum brakes) CC, MX CC, MX

2026 AHRMA Northeast Regional Championship Requirements Championship Criteria for Motocross is: • •

Six (6) events minimum to qualify for regional championship and year-end awards. Best seven (7) events count toward points championship.

Championship Criteria for Cross Country is: • •

Five (5) events minimum to qualify for regional championship and year-end awards. Best six (6) events count toward points championship.

2026 AHRMA Heartland Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/heartland

Date

Event

Disciplines

6/7 6/27-28 9/5-6 10/3-4

Inman Motocross; Inman, KS Brush Busters; Marceline, MO - canceled Mill Creek Motosports Park; Combs, AR Tonyland Vintage MX Park; Jonesbourg, MO

MX CC MX MX

Regional MX Championship Qualifying Requirements: • Must ride all 3 MX events to qualify for a Regional Championship. • You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and points, Non members points will be removed and rescored for members Regional CC Championship Qualifying Requirements: • No regional CC championship for 2026

2026 AHRMA Rocky Mountain Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/rocky-mountain

Date Event

Disciplines

TBD

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2026 AHRMA Southwest Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southwest

2026 AHRMA Southeast Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southeast

Date

Event

Disciplines

Date

Event

Disciplines

1/11 2/1 3/7 3/21-22 5/16 6/14 7/18 10/4 11/15 12/12

ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA Shorty’s Sports Park; Blythe, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA

MX MX MX MX MX MX MX MX MX MX

1/4

Masters Motoplex; Gaston, GA Moonshiner; Statesboro, GA - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER MX DesStates; Waldo Motorsports Park; Waldo, FL Firewater Cross Country, Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane, LA South of the Border; Hamer, SC Monster Mountain; Elmore County, AL Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL Farm 14; Centreville, MS Henry’s Hills; Cornelia, GA Tennessee Ridge Runner; Bybee, TN Muddy Creek MX Park; Blountville, TN Coyote Creek Trial; Monroe, NC Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN Monster Mountain; Elmore County, AL Dodge City MX; Breman, Al Barber Motorsports Park, Vintage Fest; Leeds, AL Henry’s Hills; Cornelia, GA Elizabeth City Motocross Park; Elizabeth City, NC

For Details on each event go to: ARX go to americanretrocross.org For regional events please go to the AHRMA table after registering with the promoter to sign up to be scored points for the Southwest Regional Series. If you don’t sign up at our table, you won’t get regional points. We need to know your name, member number, bike number and AHRMA class (such as: Sportsman 250 Novice) you are riding in. AHRMA members racing will be scored separately for the regional series and placings will exclude non-AHRMA members. For example, you might finish 3rd overall but first AHRMA depending on how other AHRMA members finish. This will be done after the event in an Excel spreadsheet. This spreadsheet will be posted on the SW Region webpage. 2026 Regional Championship Qualifying Requirements: • All Southwest events count for Regional Championships • 6 events in the same class required to qualify for Championships. • Must be a full AHRMA member for championships.

3/14-15 4/11-12 4/25 5/2-3 5/30-31 6/6-7 7/11-12 7/25-26 8/15-16 8/22-23 9/12-13 9/26-27

Event Fingerlake; Red Bluff, CA *If weather delay 3/21-22 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA *If weather delay 4/18-19 Leapfrog Classic Trials, Frog Pond Motoranch; Vacaville, CA - CANCELLED Steel Stampede, Deshutes County Fairgrounds; Redmond, OR Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA Track 148; Lewiston, ID Donner Trials, Boreal; Soda Springs, CA Burnt Ridge MX Park; Onalaska, WA Washougal MX Park; Washougal, WA Tea Cup Trials & Tea Cup Scott Trials; Point Arena, CA Rattlers Run Ranch; Fairfield, WA Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA

Disciplines Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend Trials Trials, VMX CC, MX, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend* MX Trials Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend MX Trials MX, Trials VMX, CC, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend*

2026 AHRMA Northwest Regional Championship Series • • • • • •

2/22 3/14-15 3/28-29 4/11-12 4/25-26 5/16-17 5/23-24 5/30 6/6-7 6/20-21 8/1 8/22-23 9/5-6 10/3-4 10/9-11 11/4 11/7-8

CC MX CC CC, MX CC, MX MX MX w Trials CC, Trials CC, MX Trials CC, Trials MX CC, MX CC, MX, Trials Trials MX

2026 Southeast Regional Championship Requirements You must be an AHRMA member to receive regional points and end-of-year Championship Awards.

2026 AHRMA Northwest Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/northwest

Date

1/25

All Northwest events count for 2025 Northwest Championships. All events count VMX – 4 to qualify Trials – 5 to qualify Cross Country – 3 to qualify Regional points awarded at National events on Northwest’s schedule.

All AHRMA sanctioned events held in the southeast will count toward a southeast regional championship. We are including the regional CC at Desoto, LA as a SE event. Desoto is a national MX. • • •

Cross Country- Top 6 events to qualify, 7 are counted. At least 1 event must be regional Motocross- Top 7 events to qualify 8 are counted. At least 3 events must be regional. Trials- Top 4 events to qualify 5 are counted. At least 1 event must be regional. Subject to change as the regional schedule evolves

Eligibility for the above is IAW 11.5.c. of the AHRMA Handbook. Did Not Start (DNS) or Did Not Finish (DNF) does not receive credit for attending that race. Additionally, 15.3.6 is applied for regional championship eligibility in cross country.

2026 AHRMA South Central Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southcentral

Date

Event

Disciplines

3/6-8 3/28-29 4/18-19 5/23-24 9/18-19 11/6-8

Leesville Motorsports Park; Leesville, LA Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA Freestone MX; Wortham, TX Farm 14; Centreville, MS - canceled Diamond Don’s; Jefferson, TX T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK

MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC MX, CC

2026 Regional Championship Requirements to Qualify You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non-member points will be removed and rescored for members.

You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non member points will be removed and rescored for members.

Minimum requirements for Motocross Championship:

2026 IRON BUTT • Complete 2 motos in the same class • 3 Trials loops • Finish Cross Country in all 4 scheduled events

Minimum requirements for Cross Country Championship:

AHRMA Northwest Post Vintage / NextGen MX Schedule Coming Soon

• •

Minimum 5 races to be a regional champion. Minimum 7 races of which 1 race must be a regional

*DeSoto is a National race for VMX and PVMX however, it is Regional only for Cross Country but we will be doing double points for the CC only.

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