KEEPING THE PAST FAST!
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• road raci ng rider gear suggestions
• fall redemption at farm 14
• T&s season finale
• ahrma northeast champs
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EDITOR
Steph Vetterly ahrmamag@ahrma.org
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Hello Everyone,
This document is to help provide guidance on the AHRMA MAG publication schedule, as well as estimation on which National events are planned to be showcased in each issue. This will be updated as the year progresses and as race schedules are available. Reports for races more than 3 months in the past will not be utilized. We are trying to keep the magazine as relevant as possible. (i.e. a report for an April event submitted August 10th will not be used)
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DIRECTORS: Please shoot for 400-500 words max; the column should be something relevant to your position. If you would like to update the photo accompanying your column, please provide with photo credits. The Executive Director is the only position required to write in each issue.
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JAN / FEB content due Jan 10 (1/10)
» ROAD RACE - interview with Vintage Cup winner
» ROAD RACE - history piece about 2025 Vintage Cup class
» REGIONAL (MA) - Field of Dreams / Blacks Hollow / Reynlow Park / White Rose
» Trustee Bike Spotlight
» Crussell racing in Japan
MARCH
content due Feb 10 (2/10)
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» ROAD RACE - Willow Springs (4/18-20)
» CC/Trials - Bark Buster’s (4/5)
» CC/Trials/VMX - Burrows Ranch (4/5-6)
» MX - Freestone MX (4/12-13)
» DT - Columbus Speedway (4/19)
» MX - Gateway MX (4/26-27)
JULY
content due June 10 (6/10)
» ROAD RACE - Inde Motorsports (4/25-27)
» CC/Trials - Chaney Ranch (5/17-18)
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
» CC - Rocket Raceway (5/17)
» MX - Thunder Valley (5/24-25)
APRIL
content due March 10 (3/10)
Daniel May, Executive Director email: executive.director@ahrma.org 8913 Town and Country Circle #1093 Knoxville, TN 37923
» ROAD RACE - Roebling (2/14-16)
» MX - Shorty’s MX (3/1-2)
Ed Roman, Special Committee Chairman email: ed.roman@ahrma.org
» Revzilla experience at Barber
MAY content due April 10 (4/10)
Tim Joyce added another Vintage Cup win to his roster after making a clean sweep of almost every race he attended in 2025.
» ROAD RACE - Blackhawk (8/1-3) » ROAD RACE - Pittsburgh (8/15-17)
» Trials - Donner Ranch (8/2)
» CC/Trials - BSA Club (8/9)
» DT - Athens County Fairgrounds (8/22-23)
NOVEMBER content due Oct 10 (10/10)
» ROAD RACE - Nelson Ledges (9/5-7)
» MX - Johnsonville (9/6-7)
MEMBERSHIP
» Trials/MX - Rattlers Run (9/13-14)
» MX - Field of Dreams (9/20-21)
Lorraine Crussell
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER content due Aug 10 (8/10)
» ROAD RACE - Hastings (5/30-6/1)
» ROAD RACE - NJMP (6/20-22)
» CC - Burney (5/31)
» ROAD RACE - CMP (3/14-16)
» CC/Trials - White Lightning (3/8)
» CC / MX - Farm 14 (3/21-23)
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DECEMBER content due Nov 10 (11/10)
COMMUNICATIONS
» Barber (10/2-5)
Cindy McLean email: communications@ahrma.org
» DT - Jackson County Fairgrounds (5/31)
» CC/Trials - Tennessee Ridge Runners (6/7)
RACE DIRECTORS
» MX - Muddy Creek (6/21-22)
» MX/DT - Honda Hills (7/19-20)
ROAD RACE DIRECTORLeasha Overturf email: roadrace.director@ahrma.org
» DT - CrossRoads Motoplex (3/29)
OFF-ROAD DIRECTORAlbert Newmann email: offroad.director@ahrma.org
EASTERN TRUSTEES
Jeff Hargis - jeffhargis@comcast.net
Tod Millertod@sherdectreeservice.com
Jeff Oakley - jeffoakley325@gmail.com
Bob Robbinsbobr@inter-techsupplies.com
Tim Terrell (Treasurer)tim.terrell@ahrma.org
Colton Robertscoltonroberts3065@hotmail.com
» CC/Trials/MX - Bushey Ranch (9/27-28)
RACE COORDINATORS
JANUARY content due TBD
» Henryetta (11/7-9)
CROSS COUNTRY COORDINATORJeff Oakley email: jeffoakley325@gmail.com
NATIONAL TRIALS COORDINATOR
Debbie Poole email: pooleschl1@hotmail.com
WESTERN TRUSTEES
Jeff Bushey - jeff_bushey@yahoo.com
Kerri Kress - kerrikress@gmail.com
Wesley Poole - wes.ahrma@gmail.com
Luke Sayer (Secretary)sayerlu@gmail.com
Ellen Voermans - chicmxr@hotmail.com
Greg Tomlinson (Chairman)chairman@ahrma.org
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Daytona bike week runs from February 27th-March 8th and features an exciting array of events for AHRMA members and motorcycle racing enthusiasts. If you are planning on attending, I want to share a few events that I think you might enjoy with an AHRMA connection.
First off, AHRMA Flat Track has teamed up with SDTA (Southern Dirt Track Association) to offer vintage flat track racing at the Marion County Speedway in Ocala, Florida, on February 28th – March 2nd. A triple header of AHRMA Flat Track Southern Region points paying events run in conjunction with the SDTA Bike Week program. Join us as a participant or spectator - it is sure to be action packed! Kaitlynn Osberg, the new AHRMA Flat Track Director, is working hard to make the 2026 season spectacular. You can find more information here: AHRMA Flat Track with SDTA.
Tuesday, March 3rd will be the DVSX (Daytona Vintage Supercross). While there is no direct AHRMA affiliation with this event, it is a favorite for many of our vintage off-road competitors. More information is available here: 2026 DVSX Vintage Classes - RCSX Championship.
Next up, on Wednesday March 4th, will be the annual Daytona 200 Monument dedication ceremony at 10am. The Daytona 200 Monument is a tribute to the original Daytona beach races and the origins of bike week. Many past and present
AHRMA members are honored at the monument, and we are working with past AHRMA Road Race director, Al Charles to establish a dedicated AHRMA section in the near future. Check out the details here: Daytona 200 Monument.
This year is the 84th running of the Daytona 200, taking place on Saturday March 7th. The historic race is part of the larger MotoAmerica Speedfest at Daytona. In addition to the Daytona 200, the MotoAmerica weekend at Daytona will be the opening round of the 2026 Mission King Of The Baggers Championship, SCProject Twins Cup Championship, and the Mission Super Hooligan National Championship.
Last but certainly not least, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Superbike race at Daytona. AHRMA is proud to be part of this event along with BMW and a slew of other sponsors. There will be special events all weekend, including parade laps, autograph sessions, and the winning BMW motorcycles on display in the paddock. This anniversary event will culminate with
a special dinner on the evening of Saturday, March 7th. AHRMA members Will Harding, Arthur Kowitz, and Malcome Tunstall will be recognized at the dinner as all three participated in the 1976/77 Daytona Superbike races. Details here: Daytona Superbike 50th Anniversary.
There is something for everyone at Bike Week 2026!
Daniel May
DANIEL MAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The 2026 race season has arrived, and it’s time to get back on track with race life and all the excitement headed our way this year.
First up, we’re kicking things off with a Test & Tune Track Day on Thursday, 2/12/26, at Roebling Road Raceway. It’s the perfect chance to shake off the winter cobwebs, get race-ready, invite riders from other organizations, or finally convince that one friend to come turn some laps. Think of it as your first warm-up rep in getting “back on track!”
AHRMA is also opening the season with another fantastic tribute to motorcycle history and racing heritage. After the huge success of the Legacy Laps at Barber Motorsports Park, we’re bringing them back for 2026 — this time at Roebling Road Raceway. Featuring motorcycles from the 1930s through 1970 and uniting retired legends with current AHRMA racers, the Legacy Laps are a powerful celebration of the sport’s roots and the community that keeps it alive.
Having Beno Rodi, one of AHRMA’s founding members, involved adds an extra layer of authenticity and passion. His collaboration with me to revive these historic machines is a true testament to the enduring spirit of motorcycle racing. On Friday, February 12, after practice wraps up and just before the AAR School mock race, the Legacy Lap riders will take
to the track for a few laps and take the checkered flag. Let’s gather to show them our respect — and our shared love for cool old bikes. Don’t forget to stop by the paddock display as well.
More fun is lined up for 2026, including the return of the Director’s Choice 700 Challenge at several tracks this season. The first opportunity will be at CMP followed by calls for Willow Springs, Inde Motorsports Ranch, NJMP, and possibly Nelson Ledges. The 700 Challenge allows us to test new ideas without disrupting established classes, while still giving riders a chance to showcase bikes that might otherwise sit on the sidelines. It’s a space for innovation, experimentation, and discovery — all the things that have kept AHRMA vibrant for decades. Keep an eye out for more details.
We’re also excited to announce that AHRMA is teaming up with Lightfighter Racing to bring their electric motorcycles to three of our race weekends in 2026 for a special spec race series. The first event will be at Autobahn in early June. After extensive safety protocols and with a full support team in place, Lightfighter has been approved to
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run with AHRMA under these special circumstances. It’s going to be a thrill to watch these super-fast — if surprisingly quiet — machines in action.
And yes, there’s one more exciting project in the works for later in the season. With a little luck, the details will fall into place soon, and I’ll share the news the moment everything is confirmed.
Let’s head into 2026 prepared, energized, and ready to get ourselves “back on track!”
See you at Roebling Road Raceway!
Leasha Overturf
LEASHA OVERTURF ROAD RACE DIRECTOR
BY STEPH
The new year of AHRMA off-road racing is just around the corner, and the 2026 season promises to be an exciting one. We encourage everyone to take a close look at the newly released off-road schedule, which features several new tracks, fresh events, and the return of a longtime favorite that is sure to energize our members.
Building an AHRMA race schedule is no small task. The process begins with our regional coordinators—the true boots on the ground—who evaluate potential venues and initiate conversations with track owners and promoters. Each month, regional coordinators meet to propose venues and gather feedback, gradually forming the framework of the schedule. From there, an intricate balancing act begins; selecting dates that work for facilities, securing medical coverage, minimizing travel burdens for racers, and ensuring events are spaced thoughtfully across the season.
Once a draft schedule is assembled, it enters a feedback loop with the Off-Road Planning Committee. This group reviews every detail to ensure due diligence has been done and offers constructive critique before final approval. Even then, the
process is rarely complete. Promoter availability, logistical challenges, and unforeseen circumstances often require additional adjustments right up until the final announcement. It is a demanding, time-consuming effort involving many dedicated volunteers.
So, if you ever wonder why a favorite venue may no longer appear on the schedule—or why a new track has been added - there are often many factors at play. Ultimately, the success of our series depends on member participation. Racing facilities face rising operational costs, and insurance expenses continue to climb. In just the past two years, several tracks have closed, while others have been forced to shift to practice-only operations. Your support matters now more than ever. Please make plans to attend events when you can and help keep our sport thriving. Visit ahrma.org to view the full schedule.
We also recognize that some areas of the country—particularly the Midwest and Florida—remain underrepresented. We are actively working toward improving coverage in these regions and appreciate your patience as we continue those efforts. One thing that has become
especially clear this year is how different regions operate, each with unique challenges and opportunities. Our goal remains the same: to deliver the best possible AHRMA racing experience while maintaining financial responsibility. Keeping costs manageable and events sustainable is essential to the longterm health of our organization—and we remain committed to doing just that.
In upcoming issues, I plan to highlight the many people who support AHRMA behind the scenes. This includes our regional coordinators—who represent you across the country—as well as the members of our off-road committees, all of whom serve as dedicated volunteers. If you’d like to know who to contact or learn more about these roles, you can find this information at ahrma.org under the AHRMA Regions or AHRMA Contact tabs at the top of the homepage.
Let’s have some fun now!
Albert Newmann
ALBERT NEWMANN OFF-ROAD RACE DIRECTOR
Flat track motorcycle racing is more than just a thrilling sport; it’s a community that embraces family values, inclusivity, and a shared passion for the machine. As the director of AHRMA Flat Track, I have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the unique blend of excitement, camaraderie, and competition that defines our sport. 2026 will be a year of expanding the outreach for the AHRMA Flat Track community.
Why, you ask?!
AHRMA Flat Track racing is a sport that welcomes participants of all ages, making it a perfect family activity. From toddlers on balance bikes to grandparents cheering from the sidelines, the racetrack becomes a place where families can bond over shared experiences. This environment fosters intergenerational connections,
allowing parents to pass down their love for racing and mechanical knowledge to the younger generation.
Our racing community prides itself on being inclusive, embracing riders from all walks of life. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a complete novice, there’s a place for you on the track. This inclusivity extends beyond the riders, as our events are designed to be accessible to all, fostering a sense of belonging among spectators and participants alike.
At the heart of AHMRA Flat Track racing is a profound appreciation for the motorcycle itself. Each bike is a testament to engineering marvels, combining speed, agility, and power from the machines that built the sport. Our events celebrate these
motorcycles, providing a platform for enthusiasts to showcase their prized possessions and share technical insights. This mutual admiration for the machinery brings together people from across the country and the world, united by their love for the roar of the engine and the thrill of the race.
Safety is paramount in AHRMA Flat Track racing. We are committed to ensuring that all participants can enjoy the sport in a secure environment. Our races adhere to strict safety regulations, with rigorous checks on equipment and track conditions. By prioritizing safety, we allow riders to push their limits and experience the adrenaline rush of competition without compromising their wellbeing. This balance between exhilaration and security is what makes flat track racing a sustainable and enjoyable sport for everyone involved.
Join us for AHRMA Flat Track motorcycle racing this year, where it’s not just about speed and competition—it’s a celebration of family and the machine. Whether you’re a rider, a mechanic, or a spectator, there’s a place for you in the world of AHRMA Flat Track racing. Join us as we continue to grow this dynamic and inclusive sport, one race at a time.
For the full 2026 AHRMA Flat Track schedule, visit:
www.ahrma.org/schedulesresults/.
Kaitlynn Osberg
KAITLYNN OSBERG FLAT TRACK RACE DIRECTOR
The AHRMA Referral 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 “AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate of the Month” t-shirt.
The member who refers the most new members in the calendar year will receive an AHRMA Motorcycle Racing Advocate jacket.
Congratulations to Rob Oliva for referring 3 new members in 2025. He’ll receive an Advocate jacket!
More details are at ahrma.org under New Racers (or directly https://www.ahrma.org/ahrma-member-referralprogram//).
Here is the list for November and December.
Thank you!
Alan Drane Kevin Avery November
Dave Spanjar Kevin Morgan November
Mike Jordan Vince Schaller November
Walt Bolton Christian Jones November
Charles Kiesel Bob Kiesel December
Doug Duffy Dustin DiNatali December
Joe Melchionda Jim Wick December
Sean Cassell Jefferson Binford December
Tony Clark Robert Clark December
TAHRMA is thrilled to announce its 2026 National Off-Road Schedule presented by Redwood Engineering, and it’s shaping up to be one of our most exciting seasons yet! The schedule expands for 2026, bringing racers back to several fan-favorite venues while introducing brand-new and highly anticipated locations.
For current competitors, the expanded calendar means more national events, more racing, and more opportunities to compete on some outstanding terrain. For new and returning racers, 2026 offers the perfect chance to jump into vintage off-road competition and experience the excitement, camaraderie, and challenge that define AHRMA racing.
Get ready for a dynamic season filled with classic machines, legendary venues, and fresh new adventures—2026 is going to be a year to remember!
The 2026 AHRMA Motocross Series presented by Redwood Engineering will kick off in March in sunny Southern California, with the official date to be announced as we continue finalizing contract details.
There are many highlights on this year’s schedule, but the Washougal, Washington, round in August is a true standout and always a favorite among racers and fans alike. Additionally, you can all see AHRMA is making an attempt to revive Post Vintage and Next Gen Motocross racing in the Northwest with some additional racing for 2026 so support these races if you want more of the same for future seasons. It is time for Post Vintage and Next Gen Motocross to emerge in the Northwest!
A super special highlight for our members—we will be making one final trip to Diamond Don’s Riverport National MX & CC in late September. It’s a special venue and a fitting stop as we near the end of the season.
We also listened closely to our members and were excited to place a race the week prior to Barber at the nearby Dodge City MX Park. This allows participants to arrive early, race, and stay as long as they’d like before heading over to Barber, creating an ideal back-to-back race experience.
The 2026 season will conclude once again on November 6–8, 2026, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, with the final championship round.
So many great venues. So many great moments ahead. 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable season. As always stay on top of the schedule for updates and any changes particularly in the coming weeks where change can be most volatile.
The 2026 AHRMA Cross Country Series presented by Redwood Engineering has been expanded with the addition of three new race events, along with a renewed focus on the central region of the country, which was omitted from the schedule in 2025.
This year’s lineup features a mix of returning fan-favorites and exciting new venues, bringing fresh energy and broader geographic balance to the series. We are kicking off the season with the ever-popular Silver Hawk Plantation event the weekend of March 14.
At this time, we anticipate adding one additional event to the schedule and are also evaluating the possibility of converting one West Coast round from a one-day format to a two-day event.
Please continue to monitor the Cross Country schedule for further updates.
The 2026 AHRMA Trials Series presented by Redwood Engineering will be held over 9 weekends with 12 competitions starting April 11 in Chrome, California, with the stellar event at Burrow’s Ranch and ending at the finale in Henryetta, OK.
Please note that the Barber Vintage Festival as well as the Diamond Don Riverport National event are norefund events for all disciplines.
This should be a great season for all offroad disciplines, so it’s time to start planning your travel arrangements!
See you at the races!
Albert Newmann
While there are numerous choices of manufacturers and styles of racing gear, your primary focus should be about safety first. Many products offer different levels of protection from basic to top level and costs can vary greatly.
The categories below and level of protection are what a rider must decide is right for them and within the budget.
Road Race specific boots are highly recommended for sufficient safety. Basic construction for protection will guard the shin, ankle and heel in different forms. A proper pair of boots will be relatively stiff, especially when new yet flexible enough to allow sufficient movement for positioning and operation of the shifter and rear brake with little effort. Most manufacturers offer different levels of protection and fit and of course styles and colors. Some boots have an inner portion that is separate than the outer body although some racers feel too isolated with that type of boot. Other variations are the closing method of zippers and latch styles. Replaceable toe sliders are nice and a great idea to keep a pair for spares as well if you find yourself dragging toe edges of the boots.
Fit is very critical as your feet need to be kept snug for
best feel on the footpegs. If you can buy boots from the supplier such as a trackside vendor or local shop in person, it’s probably best. If not, maybe ask your race pals for suggestions or find a racer with the same size and ask to try his boots on. The distraction of poor fitting boots is a big one. Walking
comfort should be secondary in choosing.
Do your homework and the best place to find out good information is from experienced racers. A decent pair of boots should last at least 2-3 seasons barring any damage or soles getting weak from contact of the footpegs.
The basic protection needed for a proper glove is the knuckle area and back of the fingers. A trapped hand under a handlebar will test the integrity of a glove very quickly. There are metal skids and knuckle covers along with Carbon Fiber ones and many different finger styles. The palm is also vulnerable and typically well layered material in that area. Fit is very critical as you need flexibility yet not so stiff that breaking them in is difficult. Trying them on you should be able to make a fist without a lot of effort. Also, the length of the fingers and thumb can be an issue if not quite comfortable. Some manufacturers make gloves with the pinky finger attached to the next one for less vulnerability but may not be for everyone. Also, some have
a rubber strip that serves as a shield wiper in the rain. An adjustable gauntlet style is important with enough material to fit well and pass up on to the cuff of your race suit to keep from exposing any skin in a crash. It should
also have a Velcro strap to cinch and keep the glove from getting flung off. Quality of the construction is very important. Again, ask around the paddock on what racers have the best results with.
There are many different products for back protection. Here are the basic ones:
• Hard shell Armor back protection that straps around your waist and chest
• Armor chest, elbow forearm and back protection in the form of an upper body suit of mesh fabric meant to use with a race suit without armor
• Removable protection which secures in the race suit
• Integrated protection in an external Air vest which tethers to the bike
• Integrated protection in a separate internal Air suit
• Integrated protection in a built-in air suit within the race suit
Technology is always changing on the protection available to the upper body in a crash. There are several levels of products depending on the suit worn, budget and style preferred. The basic is a wearable outer vest charged by a replaceable CO2 cartridge that tethers to the bike and is activated when the coiled cord is pulled out of a socket, inflating protective areas of the neck chest and sides. It is very effective and a lower cost way of getting protection.
Next is a wearable unit which operates with sensors that will actuate the suit on sudden motion beyond any normal movements. These require expansion areas in the race suit to allow for inflation. A full power charge will last through a weekend. The latest ones can be re-armed by the racer four times if no damage is evident before requiring inspection of
Here is the most important part of your racing protective gear. The basic protection is the same with current Snell approved products. The use of any helmet from its manufactured date cannot exceed five years. That is the key in purchasing which through mail order isn’t usually provided. If possible, purchase your helmet in person and it helps support the shops that stock them. You can buy a plain solid color for less and always have a personalized wrap put on it.
It may seem harsh to only allow a 5-year period but being the critical protection required of it in a racing environment justifies the rule. The known degradation of the inner core and adhesives through use and perspiration do compromise the integrity of the helmet. You can shop around but you will find most helmet prices are tightly controlled and discounted
the bladder system by an authorized product service center.
A step further is the same unit but is integrated in the suit itself. Also, some units offer protection on the hips. Some research is best to decide what’s right for you.
close outs may be older manufacture dates. Prices can vary by brand and style. A proper and comfortable fit may dictate what brand you choose. Features like vents, shield opening and closing, etc., are similar on most wellknown brands.
One other personal preference may be the field of vision a particular helmet offers from peripheral aspect. Sitting in full tuck position on a static bike when trying one on can be very helpful with how looking up the track would be. There are differences between brands and styles.
Choosing the right racing suit for you can be a very difficult decision. If you are lucky enough to be able to fit into an off-the-rack suit that’s a big plus. There are plenty of high-quality suits available with a variety of construction. A durable suit can last for years. Many are offered in Kangaroo leather which is light weight and can provide good protection but generally are less durable in crashes. Cowhide is by far more durable. Also, many suits are made in different parts of the world, and quality and integrity of construction can vary.
The main points to consider are what kind of padding and armor a suit offers and how it fits regarding your ability to move well in it, and the ability of moving padding and armor around to suit your comfort. Some suits come with a neck protection “Hump” but those are not for everyone depending on the other protection used such as an air bag system or larger back protector. A good suit will include shoulder, forearm, elbow, hip and knee hard armor or dense high tech impact absorbing padding.
If you choose a custom-fitted suit, it is nice to know if the manufacturer itself offers repairs when damage occurs.
While two-piece zip together suits do meet most race organizations requirements, they are not recommended as the best choice
It is common to see race suits advertised used and can be a great bargain if it is properly made and not just
more for a Sunday ride. There are plenty of resources for reviews and opinions from racers who have put the suits to the test and again asking around the paddock with experienced racers can be very helpful.
Please keep in mind there are AHRMA sponsors that offer some of the racing gear mentioned and it is greatly appreciated to support those vendors when making a choice.
WORDS STEPH VETTERLY
PHOTOS CRAIG CHAWLA, CATHY DREXLER, RENEE JOYCE
Winning an AHRMA Vintage Cup championship is rarely about a single moment. It is the accumulation of dozens of decisions made long before a green flag drops: which bike to race, whose machine to trust, how hard to push in the rain, when to settle for points instead of glory, and how to nurse 50-plusyear-old machinery across a continent without losing momentum—or perspective. In 2025, Tim Joyce mastered all of it again, capturing the AHRMA Vintage Cup in the 500 Premier class and adding yet another chapter to his accomplished career in vintage road racing.
The foundation of Joyce’s 2025 title was laid quietly. After years
of dominating Premier-class competition aboard Norton Manx machinery, the landscape changed. The Manxs he had relied on were no longer available, and rather than forcing a solution, Joyce waited for the right one. That solution arrived in the form of John Turner’s 1968 Seeley G50 Matchless—an unfamiliar platform compared to the bikes Joyce had built so much success on, but one that immediately made sense for the kind of season he wanted to run.
The bike itself was something of a collaboration. One of Joyce’s primary rivals and the winner of 2024’s Vintage Cup in the 350GP class, Rob Hall, went through the G50 before the season, replacing
the piston and giving everything a careful once-over. It wasn’t built to chase peak horsepower numbers. It was built to last.
“The bike didn’t make the most power out there, but what it did make was reliable horsepower. That bike never missed the beat in any of the races I ran; it was flawless.”
That reliability would become the quiet theme of Joyce’s season.
Behind that reliability was a quiet but critical team effort, anchored by John Turner, whose willingness to field multiple machines kept the 500 Premier grid alive all season. Turner didn’t just provide Joyce with a competitive motorcycle; he
supported an entire pocket of the Vintage Cup paddock, allowing riders to focus on racing rather than logistics.
“John had three bikes that he fielded: Harry Vanderlinden on a 1968 Honda Drixton 450, Kevin Dinsmoor on the 1962 BMW R50 and me on the 1968 Seeley G50 Matchless. John pretty much kept the class alive [laughs]. And there was no pressure from him at all. He’s just like, ‘Just go out and do it. All I ask is that you change the oils and keep up with the maintenance.’”
For Joyce, that kind of support went beyond convenience—it shaped the entire season.
“Big shout out to him. The three of us wouldn’t have been out there if it wasn’t for him.”
The opening rounds at Roebling Road Raceway immediately tested that philosophy. Rain dominated the weekend, turning the season opener into a test of patience as much as speed. Joyce approached it conservatively, knowing the championship wouldn’t be won— or lost—in February. While Rob Hall charged as if conditions were dry, Joyce focused on staying upright and finishing strong.
“To me, that was the first race of the year, and there’s no sense in falling down and tearing things up the first race of the year. Rob won the race, I finished second.”
Sunday was worse. Heavy rain reduced the field to just a handful of riders willing to roll onto the grid. Joyce did, riding with an eye firmly on the championship. When others packed up and headed home, he stayed out, securing valuable points that would echo through the season.
“I’m doing this for a championship, so I went out and rode. It was a total downpour. In fact, that they pulled us up to the line and they red-flagged it because the starter couldn’t even see us, it was raining so hard. None of us knew whether the bikes would even run in that kind of rain, you know? But the old G50 never missed a beat. Kevin Densmore was having issues with his bike getting wet. He did just enough laps to come in second.
I had my wife, Renee, at the wall and I said ‘If Kevin pulls out let me know I’m not running the whole
race in this kind of weather.’ He pulled out about second lap and I did three laps and just came in. That was just a miserable, miserable weekend.”
From Roebling, the series moved to Carolina Motorsports Park, where the dynamic between Joyce and his closest challengers sharpened. Kevin Dinsmoor and Rob Hall both showed pace, and CMP delivered one of the tightest races of the year. Joyce and Hall fought through the final lap, with Joyce edging ahead where it mattered most.
Those margins defined the 2025 Vintage Cup. Rarely did Joyce need to dominate outright; instead, he applied pressure consistently, capitalizing on mistakes and mechanical attrition when they appeared. Nowhere was that clearer than during the western rounds at Willow Springs and Inde Motorsports Ranch. Joyce swept both weekends, leading every lap and steadily expanding his points advantage while others struggled to match his rhythm.
The races out west may not have delivered the deepest fields, but
they demanded discipline. The G50 continued to reward that approach, even when problems loomed.
“We did have a close call out of Willow Springs, where I was pulling away with the lead and about halfway through the race, realized the throttle cable was breaking. I nursed it around, and it broke during the cool down lap just as I crossed the line and pushed it in.”
That moment summed up Joyce’s year. The problems were few, but
they were managed. Preparation mattered. Maintenance mattered. And when the bike gave him a warning, Joyce listened.
By the time the series reached Motorsports Park Hastings, Joyce was firmly in control. The Midwestern rounds added more wins but also highlighted the depth of competition that kept the Vintage Cup compelling.
Brian Larrabure, Tony Read, and Matthew Winiarski all played roles in shaping individual races, but Joyce remained the constant at the front.
Fast forward to New Jersey Motorsports Park, and the championship picture crystallized. Joyce clinched the Vintage Cup title there, with victories that reflected everything his season had been about: clean starts, calculated aggression, and a refusal to overreach.
“My goal for 2025 was probably just to win on a different brand. I probably have 12 to 15 championships in the Premier class on the Norton Manx, which was just a dominating bike. It was very rewarding to do it on a G50 Matchless.”
That achievement mattered. The Seeley G50 lacked the outright power of the Manx, but it matched it in balance and consistency— qualities Joyce exploited relentlessly.
The season finale at Barber Motorsports Park delivered the spectacle vintage racing fans crave. Joyce arrived already crowned champion, but the racing was anything but ceremonial. On Saturday, he and Rob Hall staged a dramatic duel that came down to a side-by-side drag race to the line, separated by just .023 seconds. It was a reminder that
even with the title secure, Joyce raced with the same intensity that carried him through the year.
Reflecting on the season as a whole, Joyce never framed it as dominance. Instead, he returned again and again to the effort required to keep vintage racing alive and competitive.
“I feel the Vintage Cup is an effort to try to keep the vintage classes alive… It’s just a great thing to keep vintage alive.”
That mindset has defined Joyce’s career as much as any championship tally. He understands that racing machines of this era demands mechanical knowledge, commitment, and a willingness to accept risk. In 2025, those values aligned perfectly with the Vintage Cup’s mission, producing a season that felt authentic to the roots of the sport.
Off the bike, Joyce was equally quick to credit the support systems that allowed him to focus on racing safely and competitively throughout the season. Chief among them was REV’IT! Leathers, whose involvement extended beyond simple branding.
“I’m sponsored by Rev’It Leathers, too; they support and keep me safe out on the track. Both my wife and I wear their off-the-shelf suits and we love them. We’ve been wearing them now for 4 or 5 years and have had great success with them. They actually personally sponsored my 2023 Formula 750 run and actually kicked in some money toward it. They’re great supporters.”
As the year closed, Joyce was already looking ahead— experimenting with new machinery, considering new challenges, and continuing to adapt.
“I am hoping to run the Vintage Cup again in 2026. As we speak, I’m working on a two stroke, which everybody knows I’m not a twostroke person, but it was offered to me and it hasn’t run in about 15 years. I’m struggling with it, trying to get it ready. If I can get it running right, I’m going to start the year with that. And then John
Turner is in the process of building me a 250 Ducati. So if it gets finished, then I’ll do the year on that if it turns out to be a reliable bike. If not, I don’t know if I’ll have to sit this year out, but we got big plans for 2027 on the ramp right now.”
Reliable. It’s the word that keeps surfacing when Joyce talks about
racing, and it’s no coincidence. In a season defined by weather, travel, mechanical variables, and fierce competition, reliability—of rider, machine, and mindset—was the throughline. That’s how Tim Joyce won the 2025 AHRMA Vintage Cup, not by chasing perfection, but by mastering everything in between.
WORDS BY BOB CLOSE
PHOTOS BY SARAH LANE
“It’s complicated” said racing coordinator Ed Roman as he looked out at our Northeast racers during the Allen’s Farm rider’s meeting last June. He was trying to explain how rising insurance costs and requirements had forced us to ask our folks to reach deeper into their pockets and fill out even more paperwork to make our racing
possible. The great news is that these guys and gals wanted to go racing and recognized the time and effort our Northeast leadership had put into our 2025 schedule and events.
And gosh did we have a full schedule – twelve events that started in late April and finished in late October. Six of these races were “shared” events with our brothers and sisters in the Mid-Atlantic region, one event our collaboration with Unadilla’s famous MX Rewind, and finally how about the 533 MX entries at September’s Zoar MX Park in western New York! I’m pretty sure that is an AHRMA record.
Enough about our season, how about our 2025 Northeast AHRMA champions! Here’s the breakdown:
There are 66 class championships in 2025, and 21 of those championships were awarded to riders who were not listed in 2024.
There were 33 Post Vintage, 19 Vintage, and 14 Next Gen title winners, though Next Gen finished in front of Vintage this year with numbers of riders who scored points towards those championships.
We had 8 Novice class champions in 2025 (and great sign-ups btw!)
Corey Bennett wins our Iron Man award with three championships (one in XC), and we had 19 of our riders win two class championships.
Enjoy the photo essay and check out the complete list of AHRMA Northeast champions on our fullpage announcement following this feature.
Fred Handel (486) showing the focus (okay, maybe it’s really “oh s#%!” that earned him the PV +60 Expert XC championship.
New Kid On The Block! Daniel Meyeys (24a) used 4 stroke power to claim two Novice MX class championships –PV Open Age and PV +40.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Billy Burns (22r) claimed two XC titles with the same Can-Am 175 – Sportsman 200 Expert and Historic 200 Expert. As for the 2025 Vintage ISDE, well…
Another new guy in NEVRC racing! Or an old guy, or…I’ll shut up now. Congrats to +60 Novice champ Brad Engdahl (180).
How fast is Bob Sauerhoffer (39)? Fast enough to win our Next Gen +50 Intermediate MX class championship, one of our largest sign-ups. Nex Gen sign-ups continue to grow year over year in the Northeast,
Welcome to NEVRC racing, CZ racer
Dave Kinser (71N) claimed the Vintage +40 Novice MX championship.
Marc Grossman (469) does things in the woods on his IT 175 that you and I should not attempt. Thanks for racing with us in 2025 to your PV 200 Expert XC title.
Are you into New Wave, because we sure are in northeast AHRMA racing. Introducing Next Gen and Novice racer Alan Seaberg (56A), who grabbed the Next Gen MX championship.
All In The Family Part 1 – congrats to Jo Kappus (17c) on her PV Woman’s Novice MX class championship. New Jersey is in Da House!
It paid off in 2025 for series regular and Husky racer Carl Hutcheson (h47) with two championships in two disciplines. Congrats to our Classic 250 Expert MX champ and PV +70 Expert XC champ
WORDS BY ALBERT NEWMANN PHOTOS BY KENNY LAU - AWESOME SHOTS
AHRMA Cross Country and Motocross racers experienced the full spectrum of emotions when the Farm 14 event was canceled early in the spring—only to be rewarded with the rare opportunity to reschedule the race for the fall. The payoff was a spectacular October weekend of racing. Adding to the excitement, Kevin Windham unveiled a fresh motocross layout that quickly became a standout feature of the event. Set in a side field with noticeably different soil from previous years and featuring a welcome amount of elevation change, the new track earned overwhelmingly positive reviews.
The cross country course was equally well received, with the layout running largely in reverse from prior seasons. Winding through tall pine trees and incorporating significant elevation changes and multiple soil types, the course delivered both challenge and enjoyment. Many riders described it as “wide single track,” a meandering, woodsy layout that perfectly blended flow with technical variety.
The fall rescheduling, however, came with both advantages and drawbacks. For many competitors, the event represented a final opportunity to earn valuable points—whether to meet national
championship requirements or to improve their overall standings ahead of the championship race just weeks later in Henryetta, Oklahoma. On the flip side, a late-season race often prompts caution. Riders who have already positioned themselves well in the championship chase may choose not to risk injury or equipment damage, opting instead to save everything for the finale.
As a result, attendance was solid, though not on par with the earlyspring pre-entry numbers. By the end of the weekend, just under three hundred total entries were recorded—and, most importantly, everyone headed home with a smile on their face.
Friday afternoon kicked off racing activities for the weekend with vintage cross country action. While racing on Friday afternoons is highly debated, one thing is clear after this year, our motocross racers love to get in some seat time, and we do receive our overall best participation on Fridays.
The course this year started off on the regular outdoor training course motocross track but took a quick turn off into an open trail before funneling into the woods. From there on it was a mix of primarily woods course but did open up to some fire and maintenance roads and then back into the tall pines. Following the vintage cross country race was our post vintage and next gen start. For Saturday we ran post vintage and next gen classes then switched over to vintage cross country in an early morning race prior to the motocross.
Some outstanding rides from the weekend came from local Louisiana racer Chad Kennedy. Chad absolutely set the course on fire with his Honda XR200. Unfortunately, Chad was unable to race over the Saturday program. Tommy Cannon, another Louisiana racer, made an appearance as well to win the Historic Open Expert with blistering speed. William Rozell, AKA Mr. Consistent, took
care of business in both of his races over the weekend in the Pre-Modern Open Expert. Lots of great riding all weekend across the board. You could see the course was a grind as at the completion of each race everyone seemed to have an exhausted look about them!
Motocross racing on Saturday was the Vintage MX program. The always competitive Sportsman 500
Expert class saw Gary Davis and Iain Johnstone swapping moto wins with Johnstone coming out on top with his 2-1 finish. Craig Jackson and Jamie Adams continued their assault on the Sportsman 125 and 250 Expert classes with Jackson coming out on top in each. Sportsman 250 Intermediate has been topsy turvy all year and this day, it was Philip Bush winning over Troy Howell and Allen McWilliams. Henry Gregorich managed to hold off Allen McWilliams in the Vintage 60 Plus Intermediates and in the 60 Plus Experts it was Wade Doering going 1-1 for the win over Glen Romero and a stacked gate of fast racers.
The Post Vintage Motocross program on Sunday was entertaining as expected with several top contenders in the country going bar-to-bar. The Ultima 4-Stroke Expert class is always hotly contested and it was Jim Rase once again holding off
Bill Rockley in his pursuit of his first AHRMA National Championship. Eddie Lee had been riding well all year in the Post Vintage 60 Plus Intermediate class. Eddie held off Renard Smith and Rob Springer, which is no small feat. The fastest class of the day though was the Post Vintage 60 Plus Expert where Hoot Parker, Phil Reed, and Gary Emerson lined up, and Hoot once again was on his game going 1-1 for the win with Phil taking second. Lastly, another fun race to watch was the back-and-forth action in the Post Vintage Women’s Novice as Sharon Bean, newcomer Nicole Zimmerman, and Kristen San Juan faced off. Zimmerman won the first moto, but it was Bean charging to the lead of the second moto and the win on the day.
Everyone had positive comments on the AHRMA specific built track by Windham and his crew at Farm 14. Troy Howell stated “This was one of the best overall vintage and post-vintage tracks I have raced in AHRMA to date. Kevin nailed it with this design being just right.”
We are looking forward to returning in 2026 and thanks to all the volunteers and the Farm 14 staff for coming together and creating a great race weekend for all.
WORDS SUZY MOODY
PHOTOS KENNY LAU - AWESOME SHOTS, BOBBY HEDGE
olling into Nichols Park in Henryetta, OK, I felt like a kid driving up to the county fair. Trailers, bikes, vendors and concessions! Traveling in from Colorado, I was looking forward to the forecasted nice weather, watching a National Trials, participating in Cross Country races and cheering for all the Vintage and Post Vintage motocross riders.
Promoters Trampas and Sherri Parker, along with the whole event team, have really fine-tuned this national finale over the years to make it a favorite event to finish out the 2025 schedule. Smiles and hugs greeted hundreds of riders and crew at the gate to the large and easy to access Nichols Park. Having plenty of parking and
space for vendors and maneuverability around the grounds I feel is really important to pull off an event of this magnitude. I love the fact that this is a National finale and the location for the end of the year awards banquet. I always look forward to catching up with old friends from across the country, making new ones and enjoying unique bikes and barn finds.
Not surprisingly, this was a great cross country course with a mixture of nice, tight, wiggly squiggly bar-banging sections, some good flowing more open trails, wet creek crossings and technical rock downhills, oh, and let’s go ahead and throw in a few road-racey asphalt sections and a huge spectator favorite fast grass track and
to me it was a perfect cross country course right at 5 miles per lap.
Let’s see how the races turned out.
Friday Cross Country – Vintage
Mickey Sergeant aboard a vintage Penton overalled the Friday Vintage races and winning the Sportsman 200 Expert class. Keeping Mickey honest was Darel Parsons, who pulled up a mere 13 seconds behind Mickey after four laps and taking the Sportsman 100 Expert class with Steven Fisher coming in second in that class. Big “Red” Price put his old Husky through it’s paces winning the Sportsman Open Expert class while Nick Crawford aboard his Hodaka was first in the Sportsman 200 Intermediate class and first overall in the Intermediate classes. Curt Comer had his huge old Triumph roaring across the fields and woods taking the Vintage 60+ Expert class.
Friday Cross Country – Post Vintage
Newly crowned 2025 FIM Vintage Trophy overall winner Fred Hoess and AMA Hall of Fame member and Motocross World Champion Trampas Parker took down the woods as they found lines we mere mortals can never imagine with Fred rolling into the checkered flag just seconds in front of Trampas. They were both high fives and all smiles as they visited after
the finish. It is a real pleasure and a sight to see these two world champions do what they do so well. Third overall was Ricky Parker winning the PV 200 Expert class. Dennis Burnett put in a great ride aboard his Honda taking the Historic 200 Expert class while Alan Drane won the Pre-Modern Open Expert class. And before he took out his knee for the weekend, Bob Bean won the PV 70+ Expert class.
With Trampas out tending to promoter duties, Fred Hoess had smooth sailing winning the PV Overall and the Open Expert class. Coming in second overall was John McLemore aboard his Yamaha to win the 50+ Expert class and to round out the Saturday overall PV podium was Neal Raggett winning the 60+ Expert class. Mark Reed put in a great ride, winning the Historic 200 Expert class on his IT175, while his running mate David Rozell came in right behind him taking the Pre Modern Open Expert class win. And my hero, Robert Hicks aboard his nice Husky won the Pre Modern Intermediate class. The women had a good turn out for the Saturday PV races of Suzy Moody, Stephanie Daniels, Danielle Ballard, Sheila Monk and Kristen San Juan.
Again, on a very cold and blustery morning, Mickey Sergeant had the Oklahoma woods figured out winning the Sunday Vintage Overall. Robert Willford got things dialed on his Kawasaki winning second overall and the Vintage 50+ Intermediate class. Winning third overall was James Smith aboard his nice Can-Am. Shawn Mayo aboard his Penton had a great ride winning the Vintage 60+ Intermediate class. As always, it was great to see women aboard vintage bikes with Shelia Monk winning the Vintage Women’s Expert class, Stephanie Daniels on a BSA taking the Vintage Women’s Intermediate class, and Linda Dowell on her Hodaka securing second place.
The 2025 Cross Country season concluded successfully with a strong turnout and fantastic course. The End of Year banquet was well-organized, featuring a yummy BBQ buffet and super efficient award presentations. Special thanks to Bobby Hedge who announced races the whole weekend then turned around and did the MC duties at the awards ceremonies. Bobby invests time and effort in becoming acquainted with the riders and crew, enhancing his commentary with insightful details that significantly contribute to the quality of our event experience.
Thanks to Becky Hayes for her expert management of cross country sign-up and scoring. I also want to recognize Albert Newman, who stepped up to be our Off-Road Director. We AHRMA members are lucky to
have the dedicated individuals who make each and every event happen. There is a lot that goes on prior to, during, and after each event that makes our experience enjoyable and even possible. My hats off to all our promoters and crew that made this year’s cross country events so much fun. I look forward to 2026!!
WORDS JOE W. KOURY WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TRAMPAS PARKER, ALBERT NEWMANN, AND GS PRICE PHOTOS BOBBY HEDGE, KENNY LAU - AWESOME SHOTS, JOE W. KOURY, SHARON BEAN
Closing out the National Motocross season at the Motobilia-sponsored T&S Racing get-together in Henryetta, OK, is always a much-anticipated weekend for AHRMA warriors. Trampas and Sherri Parker—and their dedicated staff—work tirelessly to transform quiet and serene Nichols City Park into a quality and superb motocross track. Their warm welcome and monumental effort cannot be understated. There was so much to anticipate: AHRMA family time; racing a unique track; chasing points and championships; the Okie Wild West Team Shootout; The Dog Daddy Dog Show (with Sparky taking the gold collar); Church on Saturday Night (the bleachers were full); The Dallas Winter Celebration of Life; The National Off-Road Banquet and Awards. And last, but certainly not least, Nichols Park terrain provided the perfect obstacles and
challenges for the end-of-season Trials and Cross Country competition. The weather gods came through with a warm Saturday and a cool Sunday to put a cherry on top of the entire experience.
Riders showed up from 28 states— including Hawaii—to release some roost, with 166 entries on Saturday and 162 on Sunday. The vintage-friendly track was groomed and watered and ready for the riders, but the riders were not ready for that cruel and unusual, off-camber, loamy first
Danny Moore (15) Millenium 2-Stroke Expert, Nick Miller (637) Next Gen PreModern 125 Expert
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KENNY LAUAWESOME SHOTS
turn. Cruel in a good way though. Creating an interesting challenge for all the riders, the turn one loam consumed its share of handgrips, footpegs, elbows and knees—most notably during the starts. The fast slopes and ski jumps (John Gottfriendly) were fun, and the virgin grassy sections and a few tight corners enhanced the experience. Trampas said he thought he witnessed some of the best racing and passing he’s seen all year, but the enjoyable aspect for him was working the start and listening to (and judging) all the trash talking behind the rubber band. Trampas: “Now when it comes to trash talking, I consider myself one of the best.”
There were at least 20 different races that would impact the final National Championship points standings.
Saturday’s Vintage Program kicked off with 18 riders in the 70+ Intermediate and 70+ Expert classes. Intermediates Michael Pritchard, Allen Niehues and Ted Landry all had a shot at the championship, with Pritchard coming out on top for the honors. Landry finished third on the day, just six championship points behind Pritchard. In the Expert class, Bob Bean started the day with a slim 20-point lead over Bill Rockley. Bean won the first moto, Skip Kennedy finished second, followed by Rockley. I was running second the first lap and crashed with Skip all over my rear fender. Bean crashed spectacularly (his words) in the second moto but was able to recover and finish second (with a jacked-up leg and knee) behind Rockley, locking up the championship.
The 60+ Expert class lined up for race number two. Trey Jorski and John Roitinger both had a shot at knocking off points leader, Hoot Parker. Jorski and Roitinger traded wins with Roitinger securing first overall and the championship. Parker finished second in Moto 1, but a loose exhaust flange and a lean burn forced him to roll off the throttle, derailing his championship hopes in Moto 2. Also in race two, Charlene Campbell locked up
the Vintage Women Expert class championship.
Race three featured the Women’s Novice class with Stephanie Daniels getting the overall win over Kristen San Juan and Nicole Zimmerman. San Juan wrapped up the championship after a long six-race season.
Seventeen 60+ Intermediate riders gated for race four along with the legendary 80+ Expert riders, Henry Gref, Loyd Morgan and Diamond Don Rainey. Gref and Morgan traded wins with Gref taking the overall. Randy Platchek won both 60+ Intermediate motos and Tom
Hooker took the championship back to Utah with a pair of thirds.
The much anticipated and fun to watch Sportsman 125 Expert class made up half of race seven along with the Sportsman 125 Intermediates. Only 22 points separated the top four Expert riders: John Roitinger (Hon), Craig Jackson (Yam), Jamie Adams (Yam) and Mickey Sergeant (Yam). Roitinger won both motos, Jackson finished second overall with Sergeant taking the final podium spot. Roitinger took the championship and, to quote Albert Newmann, “Now everyone east of the Rockies knows who John Roitinger is.” Ted Landry
sealed the championship in a very competitive seven rider field in the Sportsman 125 Intermediate class. Nick Crawford 2-1 won the race over Landry 1-3.
There were six riders in race nine’s Open Age Novice class. It was a good day for Tennessee’s Mike McIntosh who won both motos with Hawaii’s Charles Eiman second overall and Texan Linda Dowell third. McIntosh wrapped up the championship in
this class to add to his two other championships in the 60+ Novice and Sportsman Novice classes.
Bob Bean trailed Trey Jorski by 27 points when the Sportsman 500 Expert class left the rubber band start for race ten. Ace Polson led for a lap or two but was soon passed by Minnesota’s Clay Olson who won both motos. Bean took second overall and Jorski third with a 5-2, but it wasn’t enough to overtake Jorski’s championship
Craig Jackson (3J) and Nick Jones taming some traction
points lead. The Sportsman 500 Intermediate class was exciting with Tom Hooker 1-1, Rhett Howell 2-3 and Michael Boudreaux 4-2 mixing it up, swapping leads during both motos.
The Sportsman 250 Intermediate and Expert classes would be the final races of the day. Jamie Adams (Kaw) and Craig Jackson (Yam) took their spots at the gate tied in points, so this was a true Oklahoma Showdown with Scott McClellan (CZ) only 15 points behind them. But the Minnesota Moto Manhandlers—with youth in their arsenal—Clay Olson (Hon) and Austin Kienast (Kaw), doubled the fun for the spectators. Those four riders put on a heck of a show with Kienast and Olson finishing first and second. Jackson and Adams finished 4-3 and 3-4, respectfully, both with 48 points. The second of many AHRMA tiebreakers was used to declare Jamie Adams a hard-earned championship. In the Intermediate class battle, Dakota Winter led Troy Howell by one point when they headed to turn one with Philip Bush only 21 points back. Winter won with a 2-1 score to Bush’s 1-2 with Howell third overall. Bush took championship honors by a scant 10 points.
The temperature dropped nearly 30 degrees by Sunday morning for the Post Vintage/Next Gen program when Trampas stretched the first rubber band of the day for 11 riders in the 60+ Intermediate and 60+ Expert classes. Eddie Lee clinched the Intermediate championship finishing second overall to Colorado’s Randy Platchek. Close competition kept the spectators’ attention as Hoot Parker defended his Expert class points lead. There were several position changes between Phillip Mills 1-2, Parker 4-1, Trey Jorski 2-3, and Eric Harvey 3-4, as Parker hung in there and sealed the championship.
A crash-hobbled Bob Bean surrendered his points lead in the 70+ Expert class to overall winner Bill Rockley. He painfully finished 3-DNF to scrape together some points. I salvaged my weekend with a second overall, Loyd Morgan grabbing third. John Varvil 2-2 won the 70+ Intermediate race, Ted Landry 5-1 won the championship.
There were two good reasons to pay attention to the Post Vintage 100cc Experts in race three: the sound of those little screamers (more of a wail than a brraapp, revving well beyond 10,000 RPM as the riders stirred the gearboxes and tortured the clutch plates) and the close racing between Ace Polson (Suz) and Jamie Adams (Yam). The finish? Clay Olson 1-1, Adams 2-2, Polson 3-3, Jason Elder 4-4. There were other fast guys on the track with them: Next Gen 125 Experts, Clayton Clevenger and Jordy Burnett and Open Age Expert riders, John McLemore and Randy Mitchell.
John Milby won the Next Gen Novice national crown with a 1-1 score, but there was a notable knock-down-drag-out raging behind him between John Matthewson, Michael Weldon and Darrel Moore. Only six national points separated the three and they kept it exciting during both motos. Matthewson 4-2 finished second in points with a third, followed by Moore 2-3 second overall, and Weldon 3-4. Great racing!
Nick Jones won Moto 2 of the Ultima 250 Expert class followed by Craig Jackson and Shane Shimabukuro after showing up late for the start of Moto 1. He’d never laid eyes on the sano, Chili Pepper Racing ’84 Yamaha YZ250, prepped by Chris Richardson, and didn’t know the cold start quirks, which he successfully mastered prior to Moto 2. He was haulin’.
When Sharon Bean is not taking fabulous photos of us on the track, she is racing the Women Novice class. She wrapped up the championship with yet another
win over four other riders. One of the takeaways from that race was watching fifth place finisher from Pennsylvania, Samantha Snyder, as she cautiously flew off the upper bleacher jump. The spectators were smiling, clapping and cheering her on, admiring her effort every lap as if she had an insurmountable lead.
The Ultima 125 Expert race was a barnburner with the fast boys from Minnesota again setting a sizzling pace. Clay Olson won both motos on his Suzuki, but Jamie Adams, Yamaha-mounted Craig Jackson
and Austin Kienast’s Kawasaki were involved in some nasty battles behind him with Keinast finally able to move from fourth to second at the checkers. The absolute shredding of the track continued in Moto 2, Keinast grabbing second overall with Adams and his Yamaha placing third.
Sharing the track were the Ultima 4-Stroke Expert and Intermediate thumpers. Reid Malcom won the Expert race with Jim Rase and Travis Shackelford in tow. The Intermediate riders were really
mixing it up. Nick Miller took the overall win with Brian Aliff, Joe Koury (my kid) and Roger Miller trading places. Aliff finished second in Moto 1 but I’m pretty sure he was the one who snagged one of Trampas’s PVC-lined t-posts which savagely spun him right into the ground, benefitting Koury who finished second overall with Miller third.
The 50+ Experts, John McLemore (1-1), Craig Jackson (2-2) and Kevin Hutchinson (3-DNF) led the eager pack of seven 50+ Intermediate riders. Clint
Sodowsky won both motos on his Honda, but the fight for the two other podium spots was quite a give-and-take between Dan East (4-2) and Philip Prinz (2-5). Good racing. Women Intermediate class rider, Sheila Monk was also in that race, finishing first.
John Fedor (Yam) entered the weekend with a slim 6-point Millenium 2-Stroke Expert class lead over Jay Gref (CZ). When the dust settled, Gref took the overall and snatched the championship from John with a 1-1. Another CZ pilot, Danny Moore (2-2), finished second on the day with Fedor (33) completing the podium.
Hold the presses! There’s more to the Henryetta story: The highly anticipated Okie Wild West Team Shootout—three six-lap promoter races held during intermission both days and after Saturday’s AHRMA program. This longrunning event is a T&S tradition spawning the ultimate in trash talking and creative team names, not to mention a catalyst for some over-the-top, trick race bike builds. The rules and requirements are pretty basic. All you need is a Honda XR200 or XR200R with drum brakes, a stock cylinder head casting, and a maximum displacement of 204cc, running gasoline only. Riders for each team: one pro, one expert and one intermediate (or 70+). Minimum total age of all three (AHRMA-only) riders is 150. Each racer rides two laps with the rider swap inside the starting area. The awards and prizes are always extraordinary, but the bragging rights might be the most gratifying. Here are this year’s top finishers; 1st The Junk Yard Dogs (Trampas Parker, John McLemore, Brian Aliff); 2nd Bean Bags (Bob Bean, Kevin Hutchinson, Jimmy Winn); 3rd Rockley’s Rockets (Garret Rockley, Bill Rockley, Reid Malcom).
Worthy of mention, because this is classic AHRMA Family collaboration: racers helping racers. Cross Country racer, G.S. Price, had just completed his first race at Henryetta and was lounging in the pits when the loudspeaker announced that a competitor was looking for a
welder. Here’s his recollection. “Now, how many people carry a welder to the races? I do. This welder comes in a small case and looks like a battery-powered cordless drill. I toted it to the tech inspection area and welded the gentleman’s frame so he could get back out on the motocross track. I was walking through the pits with my welding helmet on, and everybody looked at me like I had three heads. I don’t recall the fellow‘s name, but I hope it saved his weekend. I will have the welder with me at the next race if anyone needs a stitch.”
Thank you, Trampas, Sherri (and your crew), the AHRMA staff and all the dedicated and invaluable volunteers who operate the smooth-running machine that makes it possible for all of us to keep racing these incredible vintage (and modern) machines. Regroup, rebuild, recollect, recruit some new members, and be ready for the 2026 season.
See you then!
WORDS FRANK EATON
PHOTOS STEVE ALLEN AND KENNY LAU - AWESOME SHOTS
When we think of a fall day, we usually visualize cool temperatures, blue skies and fall foliage. That is exactly what we had at this years trials event in Henyretta, Oklahoma. Riding vintage trials bikes in the woods on a day like this is about as good as it gets.
This event is held at Nichols Park which is owned by the city of Henryetta. Nichols Lake is located in the center of the park. James Holton and Kevin Kight laid out eight challenging sections around the perimeter of the lake. The park is closed during the event so the paved road around the lake is used as part of the transfer between sections.
As always, we had a great collection of vintage trials bikes show up for the riders meeting. We had 25 riders ready to test their trials skills on these cool old bikes at the 8:00 am start time.
In addition to the Honda TL’s and Yamaha TY’s, other bikes of interest included Michael Stivason’s 1972
CLASS WINNERS INCLUDED:
Minarelli powered Cotton and Scott Kirn’s 1968 Honda Yetman.
Interesting was that three GRM’s were at the event. In addition to the GRM’s ridden by James Smith and Dennis Burnett, James Holton, Trialmaster, rode the loop on his GRM. These are rare bikes and to see three of them at one event is unusual. Bill Grapevine designed these bikes and was a pioneer in the American observed trials movement in the 1960’s. Bill was inducted into the North American Trials Council Hall of Fame Class of 2004. Check out “NATC Bill Grapevine” for some trials history. It’s a great article.
Let’s give a big thanks to Trampus and Sherrie Parker for organizing an awesome event. Thanks to James Holton and Kevin Kight for setting up the trials and a big thanks to Mike and Donna Collier for handling all the scoring.
It will be difficult to have such a great next year, but let’s try. See you next year.
• Modern Classic - Master, Tim Cash, 1976 Yamaha TY 175
• Modern Classic - Expert, Dennis Burnett, GRM Maverick (1963 Replica)
• Modern Classic - Intermediate, Danny Moore, Yamaha TY 250
• Modern Classic - Novice, Tom Hooker, 1975 Kawasaki KT 250
• Classic - Expert, James Smith, 1972 GRM Trialsmaster
• Classic - Intermediate, Robert Lord, Hodaka Wombat
• Classic - Novice, Bruce Capps, Hodaka Wombat
• Premier Lightweight - Expert, Curt Comer, BSA B40
• Premier Lightweight - Intermediate, Stephanie Daniels, 1964 Triumph Tiger Cub
• Heavy Weight - Expert, Kelly Shane, 1955 Ariel
• Air Cooled Monoshock - Novice, Robert Varagona, Yamaha TY 350
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Triumph trials cub built by Speed and Sport. Matt’s Dad did the motor, and Matt did just about everything else to make a competitive AHRMA trials bike.
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LOCATION: San Rafael, CA
CONTACT: Kevin Burrell - (415) 518-8066
I have almost all Vintage views magazines from 2001( i think) til present. Wife kept a few where I made the print. Free to anyone who wants, have to free up space and don’t want to toss in recycle bin.
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LOCATION: Richland, MI
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Alloy Advance sleeves for cb 750 race project
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Ready to race! For more information, check out: www.ahrma.org/advert/1972-sprint-350-engine/
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LOCATION: Florida
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Ready to race! For more information, check out: www.ahrma.org/advert/1973-sprint-350-euro/
PRICE: $18,000
LOCATION: Florida CONTACT: Al Hollingsworth - (904) 814-6608
RUNNING RACER ISREADY FOR THE TRACK, SHE JUST NEEDS A FAIRING AND BELLY PAN. PREVIOUS OWNER SAID THIS DUCATI WAS CAMPAIGNED IN AUSTRALIA BEFORE IT JOINED HIS COLLECTION. SIGNED ON THE TANK BY GIACOMO AUGUSTINI. BRAND NEW AVON RACE RUBBER. GORGEOUS LITTLE BIKE, COULD GO IN YOUR LIVING ROOM JUST AS EASILY! 8000 OBO.
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LOCATION: Los Angeles
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1973 TR5MX IN EXCELLENT RUNNING CONDITION. RACE READY, BUT TITLED WITH CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION! CUSTOM BELLY PAN. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED. LESS OF A COLLECTIBLE AND MORE OF A RUNNER. EVERYTHING WORKS PERFECTLY.
PRICE: $6,000
LOCATION: Los Angeles
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Race proven modified CB 350 frame, braced for stability. well sorted CB 500T front end with modified dampning. Braced SA, footrest mounts raised for clearance. Alloy rims, T500 2LS brake with Ferodo lining from Vintage Brake with hub welded and braced CB500T forks and triple tree, tapered steering berarings, Full fairing with Alloy front mount and Scitsu tach Lightweight racing tank and seat, Works Shocks, Clipons, complete with throttle and cable, Adj. Brake lever and cable, Clutch and Cable Full 2 into 2 exhaust. Titanium motor mounting fasteners, comes with alloy stand but will not work with belly-pan fitted. All welding done by professional, This combo has proven to be a superior handling machine and won over 100 races with Wera Vintage and AHRMA. Drop your motor in and go.Pick-up downtown Atlanta.
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78 RM400 ready for vintage racing. Recent motor rebuilt with heat cycle completed. Needs nothing. Very clean. No title. Pickup in Puyallup WA or arrange shipping.
PRICE: $3,100
LOCATION: Puyallup, WA
CONTACT: Mark Percy - (253) 579-2948
If you are interested in some castrol R in a can or a bottle I have it. $75 for a metal can or $40 per bottle as pictured.
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Cappellini oil filter kit. Does not include hardware.
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Gorgeous Honda Ascot fully prepped for racing. This bike was campaigned as a track day warrior, but it looks like it could go in a museum. Fully safety wired, belly pan, oil cooler, race pipe. Starter needs to be replaced or removed to lighten up the racer. Extremely clean and fast! Clean title. Will be a gorgeous weapon in Vintage Superbike Lightweight.
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RADICAL ATC 250R. AMAZING RACE ATC IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. RUNS LIKE NEW. RACE HEAD BY “SCOTTS” NOT AN ATC FOR THE RANCH, THIS THING IS FAST LIKE A LIGHTNING BOLT. REAR BRAKE NEEDS A REBUILD, OTHERWISE IN PERFECT CONDITION.
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These were going to be the basis for Todd Henning’s 582cc Formula 750 project but they never got done. The first case comes with what seems to be a near new crank with very little play in the rods, as well as a shift drum. The other case is bare. Both are in great condition inside and out. Please make a reasonable offer. I have another of Todd’s engine stands for the second case. Local pick up in Atlanta.
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SWAP MEET ADS: AHRMA members may submit two free Swap Meet, non-commercial, motorcycle-related ads of up to 50 words each, per issue. Each ad will run only once, but you are welcome to renew monthly. All ads will also be placed on www.ahrma.org for at least one month.
MARKETPLACE ADS: The Marketplace plan is specifically designed for small business owners. Members or nonmembers may submit an ad of up to 50 words and may include 1 photo. This ad will appear both on ahrma.org’s AHRMA Swap Meet page, and in AHRMA MAG’s Marketplace section for 2 issues, with photo. Marketplace ads cost $25 for 60 days and may be renewed as many times as you like.
Please include: name, address, phone number and AHRMA membership number with your ad.
Go to: www.ahrma.org/classifieds-etc/
SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! PLEASE CHECK WWW.AHRMA.ORG FOR INFO & UPDATES
2026 AHRMA National Roadracing Series Presented by VIB-ISO AAR: Academy of Roadracing SRS: Sidecar Racing School
Date
2/12-15
Roebling Road Raceway; Bloomingdale, GA (AAR & SRS)
3/13-15 Carolina Motorsports Park; Kershaw, SC (AAR & SRS)
4/17-19 Big Willow, Willow Springs Raceway; Rosamond, CA (AAR & SRS)
4/24-26 Inde Motorsports Ranch; Willcox, AZ (AAR & SRS)
5/15-17 Motorsports Park Hastings; Hastings, NE (AAR & SRS)
6/5-7 Autobahn; Joliet, IL (AAR & SRS)
6/26-28 New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ (AAR & SRS)
7/24-26 Gingerman Raceway; South Haven, MI (AAR & SRS)
7/31-8/2 Blackhawk Farms Raceway; South Beloit, IL (AAR & SRS)
9/11-13 Nelson Ledges; Garrettsville, OH (AAR & SRS)
10/8/11 Barber Motorsports Park; Birmingham, AL
* all events, except Barber Motorsports Park, are hosting both the AAR and SRS
2026 AHRMA National Observed Trials Series presented by Redwood Engineering
Date Venue
4/11 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA
5/30 Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA
6/6-7 Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN
7/11/12 Donner Ranch; Nordon, CA
8/22-23 Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN
9/12 Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA
9/26 Bushy Ranch; Canby, CA
10/9 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL
11/6 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK
2026 AHRMA National Cross Country Series Presented by Redwood Engineering
Date
3/14-15 Firewater Cross Country, Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC
4/11 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA
4/18-19 Freestone MX; Wortham, TX
5/2-3 Rocket Raceway; 3 Springs, PA
5/22-24 Farm 14; Centreville, MS
6/6-7 Tennessee Ridge Runners; Bybee, TN
6/27-28 Brush Buster’s Bonanza; Marceline, MO
7/25 Burnt Ridge; Onalaska, WA
8/8-9 Shady Acres MX Park; Friendsville, MD
8/22-23 Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN
8/29-30 BSA Club; Toronto, OH
9/18 Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX
9/26 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA
10/9 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL
11/6-8 T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK
Date Venue
3/21-22 Shorty's MX; Blythe, CA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
3/28-29 Desoto Motorsport Park; Grand Cane, LA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
4/11-12 South of the Border; Hamer, SC - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
4/12 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA - VMX only
4/18-19 Freestone MX; Wortham, TX - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
5/16 Glen Helen MX; San Bernadino, CA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
5/23-24 Farm 14; Centreville, MS - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
6/6-7 Track 148; Lewiston, ID - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
6/20-21 Muddy Creek Raceway; Blountville, TN - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
7/18-19 Honda Hills; Thornville, OH - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
8/8-9 Shady Acres MX Park; Friendsville, MD - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
8/15-16 Washougal MX Park; Washougal, WA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
9/5-6 Millcreek Motorsports; Combs, AR - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
9/12-13 Field of Dreams; Greensburg, PA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
9/13 Rattlers Run; Fairfield, WA - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
9/19-20 Diamond Don’s Riverport National; Jefferson, TX - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
9/27 Bushy Ranch; Canby, CA - VMX only
10/3-4 Dodge City MX Park; Bremen, AL - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
10/10-11 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
11/7-8
T&S Racing; Henryetta, OK - VMX, PVMX, NGMX
2026 AHRMA Flat Track Series Presented by VIB-ISO
Date Venue
1/31
2/7
2/14
2/28-3/2
4/11
4/18
5/16
5/16
5/17
6/20
7/17
8/22
9/3
10/3
10/9
10/17-18
11/7
11/14
12/5
SDTA - Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL (Short Track & TT)
SEFT - Mid Carolina Speedway; Neeses, SC (Short Track)
SDTA - Southern Training Facility; Bainbridge, GA (Short Track)
SDTA - Bike Week at Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL (Short Track)
SEFT - Tri County Kartway; Kenly, NC (Short Track)
SDTA - Marion County Speedway; Ocala, FL (Short Track & TT)
Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track)
Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (Short Track)
Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (Half Mile)
AHRMA - Miami County Fairgrounds; Troy, OH (Half Mile)
Roeder Racing - Wauseon Vintage National; Wauseon, OH (Half Mile)
Western Reserve M/C; Salem, OH (Short Track & TT)
Roeder Racing - Davenport Vintage National; Davenport, IA (Half Mile)
Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track)
AHRMA - Talladega Short Track; Eastaboga, AL (1/3 Mile Clay)
Triangle Motorcycle Club; Harpster, OH (Short Track)
Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track)
SEFT - Mid Carolina Speedway; Neeses, SC (Short Track)
Southern California Flat Track Association - Perris Raceway; Perris, CA (Short Track)
2026 AHRMA Mid-Atlantic Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/mid-atlantic
Date 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.
Schedules and venues are subject to change, Visit regional websites for up to date information
2026 AHRMA Northeast Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/northeast
Date Event Disciplines
4/18-19
Irish Valley MX Park; Paxinos, PA CC, MX
4/26 Claverack MX; Hudson, NY MX
5/2-3
Bean Field Blast at Rustic Ridge Winery & High Burl Brewery; Burlington Flats, NY CC, MX
5/16-17 Lamoka Motocross; Bradford, NY CC, MX
5/23 State Line MX; N. Pownal, VT MX
6/5-7 Unadilla MX; New Berlin, NY CC, MX
6/20 Hot Iron Dust Up at MX 508; Charlton, MA MX practice
6/27-28 Ashcraft Run; Bellefonte, PA CC, MX
7/11-12 Quiet Oaks; Cross Fork, PA CC, MX
8/1-2 Allen’s Farm MX; Lawton, PA CC, MX
8/22-23 Fergberg Rodeo; Wyalusing, PA CC, MX
9/5-6 Bear Creek Sportsmen; Hancock, NY CC, MX
9/13 Vintage Day at The Farm; Warwick, NY Fun Ride MX & CC (aircooled & drum brakes)
9/26-27 Zoar MX Park; Springville, NY MX Practice and MX (drum brakes)
10/3-4 French Woods; Hancock, NY CC, MX 10/24-25 White Rose MC; Spring Grove, PA 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 Southwest Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/southwest
1/11
ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
2/1 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
3/7 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
TBD TBD MX
5/16 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
6/14 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
7/18 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
10/4 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
11/15 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
12/12 ARX @ Glen Helen; San Bernardino, CA MX
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.
2026 AHRMA Northwest Schedule visit www.ahrma.org/northwest
3/14-15 Fingerlake; Red Bluff, CA *If weather delay 3/21-22 Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend
4/11-12 Burrows Ranch; Chrome, CA *If weather delay 4/18-19 Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend
4/25 Leapfrog Classic Trials, Frog Pond Motoranch; Vacaville, CA Trials
5/2-3 Steel Stampede, Deshutes County Fairgrounds; Redmond, OR Trials, VMX
5/30-31 Old Desmond Ranch; Burney, CA CC, MX, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend*
6/6-7 Track 148; Lewiston, ID MX
7/11-12 Donner Trials, Boreal; Soda Springs, CA Trials
7/25-26 Burnt Ridge MX Park; Onalaska, WA Trials, CC, VMX/Iron Butt Weekend
8/15-16 Washougal MX Park; Washougal, WA MX
8/22-23 Tea Cup Trials & Tea Cup Scott Trials; Point Arena, CA Trials
9/12-13 Rattlers Run Ranch; Fairfield, WA MX, Trials
9/26-27 Bushey Ranch; Canby, CA VMX, CC, Trials, Iron Butt Weekend*
2026 AHRMA Northwest Regional Championship Series
• 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.
You must be an AHRMA member to receive Regional AHRMA Championship Awards and Points. Non member points will be removed and rescored for members.
2026 IRON BUTT
• Complete 2 motos in the same class
• 3 Trials loops
• Finish Cross Country in all 4 scheduled events
AHRMA Northwest Post Vintage / NextGen MX Schedule Coming Soon
Motoplex; Gaston, GA
Statesboro, GA - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2/22 MX DesStates; Waldo Motorsports Park; Waldo, FL MX
3/14-15 Firewater Cross Country, Silver Hawk Plantation; Buffalo, SC CC
3/28-29 Desoto Motorsports Park; Grand Cane, LA CC, MX
4/11-12 South of the Border; Hamer, SC CC, MX
4/25-26 Monster Mountain; Elmore County, AL MX
5/16-17 Barber Motorsports Park; Leeds, AL MX
5/23-24 Farm 14; Centreville, MS CC, MX
5/30 Henry’s Hills; Cornelia, GA Trials
6/6-7 Tennessee Ridge Runner; Bybee, TN CC, Trials 6/20-21 Muddy Creek MX Park; Blountville, TN CC, MX
8/1 Coyote Creek Trial; Monroe, NC Trials
8/22-23 Tennessee 2-Step; Crossville, TN CC, Trials
9/5-6 Monster Mountain; Elmore County, AL MX
10/3-4 Dodge City MX; Breman, Al CC, MX
10/9-11 Barber Motorsports Park, Vintage Fest; Leeds, AL CC, MX, Trials
11/4 Henry’s Hills; Cornelia, GA Trials
11/7-8 Elizabeth City Motocross Park; Elizabeth City, NC MX
2026 Southeast Regional Championship Requirements
You must be an AHRMA member to receive regional points and end-of-year Championship Awards.
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.
