American Motorcyclist 07 2009

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Snapshots

Winner: Brett Bedell captured his two boys pushing their KTMs up to the line at their local motocross track. “I don’t think my wife and I have since taken a picture that captures the essence of the sport our family loves to do on a weekly basis,” he says. Below: 1) Thomas Ackermann riding in Colorado. 2) Richard Ayer sent this shot of Jillayne Deyoung riding her just-purchased 1980 Suzuki GS 750EX. 3) Bob “Bomber Bob” Becker, Dan “Lieutenant” Nye, Kip “Uncle Kip” Partridge, Steve “Plumber” Dille, Rich “Maverick” Stark and Sean “BigStick” Balaun at Mike’s in

4) Little Bryant Bernard Jr. meets a hero. 5) John Chaves. 6

Ewing snapped this pic in the Great Smoky Mountains. 8) The Vleisides family

in Moab, Utah: Nick, Heidi, Trenton, 15, Noelle, 13, and Trevor 9.

Susan Savene. 11) Greg and Julie Turgeon on the Al-Can

Snapshots

Get Tires Got an image that captures what’s cool about motorcycling? Send it to American Motorcyclist. Send your high-resolution photos and mailing address to: submissions@ama-cycle.org. We’ll even pick one standout photo next month, and send the photographer a set of Dunlop tires.

EDITORIAL OFFICES

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Grant Parsons, Managing Editor

James Holter, Associate Editor

Bill Kresnak, Government Affairs Editor

Mitch Boehm, Contributing Editor

Mark Lapid, Creative Director

Nora McDonald, Production Coordinator Jen Muecke, Designer

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Contributors and Staff

GABE ETS-HOKIN, Freelance Writer Gabe is a freelance writer, motojournalist and MSF RiderCoach living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He hates traveling by car, preferring to push or roll downhill on his 2000 Ducati Supersport, which rarely runs under its own power. You can read more from Gabe at gabeunchained.blogspot.com.

CONRAD LIM, Photographer Conrad is a go-to guy when you need photos shot in the Los Angeles area. This month, he did the portraits of Jessica Prokup and Sarah Schilke.

LAUREL C. ALLEN, Road Racer X Laurel grew up in the road race paddocks of North America. She’s the senior editor of Road Racer X magazine, the daughter of a twotime national road race champion, and co-author of BMW Racing Motorcycles: The Mastery of Speed. To look at her these days, you’d never know her degree is in Absurdist and Eastern European literature.

JEFF SHERREN, Moto Adventurer Jeff, who produced “South American Journey” (page 45) just might have the ILZ[

see the world on his motorcycle.

ANDREW R. SLATON Photographer Andrew hails from the Lone Star State, and takes photos good enough to grace our cover a second time. You may remember his work on the May issue, with the cover shot of Capt. Michael Kraft.

AMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stan Simpson, Chairman P.O. Box 1028, Cibolo, TX 78108

Jon-Erik Burleson, Assistant Treasurer 38429 Innovation Ct., Murrietta, CA 92563

Jim Williams, Assistant Secretary 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA 92618-2084

Erik Buell 2799 Buell Dr., East Troy, WI 53120

(UK`.VSKÄUL 8 S. 18th Ave., West, Duluth, MN 55806

Charles Goman PO Box 81, Winder, GA 30680

Perry King c/o AMA, 13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington, OH 43147

Michael Lock 10443 Bandley Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014

Arthur More 16153 Starlight Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374

John Ulrich 581-C Birch St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

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BILL KRESNAK, Government Affairs Editor “You know what would make the MSF DirtBike School better? If I invited OHSM[

MARK LAPID, Creative Director “Let’s see, if I buy axles and wheels and lace up some new hoops for my DRZ400SM, I can go dual-sporting. No, wait—crud, I’ll need a whole new fork, too.”

GRANT PARSONS, Managing Editor ¸9LJ[PÄLY&*OLJR Points? Check. Wiring harness? Check. Time to dive into this project? Ummm....”

JEN MUECKE, Designer “Weekend after weekend of hanging out at racetracks is awesome! But coming back home after all that travel is pretty awesome, too.”

NORA McDONALD, Production Coordinator “I’ll take one from column A and one from column B: A scooter and a dirtbike! Now where’s my checkbook?”

JAMES HOLTER, Associate Editor “Who would have thought it would be as easy as pushing a button? It’s just like electric start, only in reverse!”

Other contributors include: Mark Gardiner, Shan Moore, Mark Kariya, Dave Hoenig, Chelsea Anne Lopez, Doug Loneman, Brad Wenner, Aga Images, Open Image Studio.

Letters [ ] You Write, We Read

Send your letters (and a high-resolution photo) to submissions@ama-cycle.org; or mail to 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.

SAY IT AIN’T SO, SMOKEY

I was watching TV last night when an advertisement came on. It showed this girl mountain biking and approaching a few guys on ATVs and dirt bikes. She stopped and said to them, “Hey guys, don’t start those things here. They make sparks and JHUZ[HY[H MVYLZ[ÄYL¹

The girl then morphed into Smokey Bear and he said his usual piece, “Only you can WYL]LU[MVYLZ[ÄYLZ¹

Sarcastically, my girlfriend shouted at TL¸@V\ZLL:[VW YPKPUN`V\YKPY[IPRL¹

This TV commercial enraged me. It’s obviously painting a bad picture of offroad enthusiasts riding motor vehicles.

6\[VM HSS[OL OPNOS`W\ISPJPaLKÄYLZV\[ west or in New Jersey over the past few years, I haven’t once heard that they were started by dirt bikes or ATVs. In fact, I’ve VUS`YLHK[OH[[OLZLÄYLZ were started by reckless campers, smokers, ignorant homeowners, pyromaniacs or even lightning.

We need to jump on this false advertising displaying our sport wrongly and shut it down.

Drew Biordi

AMA No. 884444

Media, Pa.

Trust us, Drew. We were just as upset about the inappropriate advertising as you were, because spark-arrester-equipped motorcycles and ATVs (original equipment MVYHSS[YHPSTHJOPULZWVZLaLYVÄYLKHUNLY

The AMA, All-Terrain Vehicle Association and others expressed concerns with the ads when they originally aired nearly a year ago, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) responded by backing away from them. However, due to the nature of public service announcement advertising, which runs for MYLL^OLUHTLKPHV\[SL[ULLKZ[VÄSSHPY [PTL[OL<:-:OHZOHKKPMÄJ\S[`NL[[PUN[OL word out to every station and network that may air it. To alert the USFS about outlets still running the PSA, send an e-mail to Helene Cleveland at hcleveland@fs.fed.us.

THANKS, AMA AND MSF

(M[LY YLHKPUN H YLJLU[¸*YHZO*V\YZL¹ P[LTVUÄZO[HPSPUN PU American Motorcyclist, I had to share my experience.

I was on the freeway at 65 mph in the JLU[LY SHULVM OLH]`[YHMÄJ^OLU 0 MLS[[OL back end of my bike start to wobble. I did a quick look around me to see how close vehicles were, put on my signal and started to pull over to the shoulder. I let off the gas slightly and kept moving over in hope that

none of the trucks and cars would run over me if I went down.

COOL HELMET!

Thanks a ton for publishing in your June Snapshots section the picture of the cool helmet that Simpson Helmets and Racer Decal helped me put together to honor my dad being named AMA Motorcyclist of the Year. I was really impressed with both companies, which stepped up to make the helmet a reality, HUK+HKZ\YL

Keep up the good work on American Motorcyclist and at the AMA. I’m proud to be a member.

Closer to the shoulder, I started applying my front brake, not wanting to put any extra load on the rear tire. In just a few seconds, I was on the shoulder and stopped, and amazed that the bike did not go down, or I was not hit. When I got off the bike, 0 SVVRLKH[[OL YLHY[PYL HUKP[^HZÅH[0 pulled out my wallet and cell phone and called AMA Roadside Assistance, and in HIV\[TPU\[LZHÅH[ILK[V^PUN[Y\JR showed up, bearing AMA stickers on its windows, and I was home before too long. Needless to say, my experience had a happy ending, and I believe that it was due to all the safety articles I’ve read over the years, and participation in Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses that prepared me for this unexpected event. When something feels weird on the bike, get over and check it out, don’t keep riding.

Carl Graham

AMA Life Member No. 785053

DRIVERS NEED EDUCATION, TOO

A lot of attention has been given to the increase in motorcycle accidents and fatalities, and [OL¸ZVS\[PVU¹HS^H`ZZLLTZ[VIL TVYL training for the motorcyclist. While I HNYLL[OPZ[YHPUPUNKLÄUP[LS`OLSWZHUKHSS motorcyclists should want to get as much training as possible, I think we are missing another group that needs to be trained: The people driving cars!

I have recently lost a friend to a driver who violated his right of way. I have also had a family member involved in an accident; again, the driver violated his right of way. Both of these guys were very good, safe motorcyclists, and both were very involved in rider safety. Until we aggressively make car drivers aware of us and educate them about the differences between cars and motorcycles, we will only be addressing half the problem.

Chuck Everman

Audubon, N.J.

AMA No. 607605

Kerry Simpson

Vacaville, Calif.

AMA No. 515206

WHAT ABOUT THE CLUTCH?

I was recently speaking to someone at work who just got his motorcycle permit and was preparing for the road test. I was amazed to hear he could take the test on an 80cc automatic scooter. No clutch! Fortunately, this individual has years of dirt-bike riding experience and knows all about a clutch. But what about other riders who test on a scooter and then get on motorcycle that has a clutch?

K. Boris Leiningen Port Monmouth, NJ

AMA No. 341501

Obviously, the best way to learn to ride a motorcycle is by learning to ride a motorcycle. That’s why we always recommend the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse. In many states, the course even allows a rider to bypass the skills part of the license test if completed. Info: MSF-USA.org.

JOHN LANCIONE, 1941-2009

I was saddened to hear of the recent

(4( National MX and responsible for the InterAm competition in the 1970s. As referee, he was responsible for many Europeans racing in the U.S., which helped to elevate AMA motocross in the early years. He was my boss for several years and a great mentor.

He sure will be missed.

Archie Taliaferro Crossroads, Texas

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Some Youth-Model Motorcycles Back On Dealership Floors

But The Need For Pressure To Fix Bad Law Remains

Youth-model motorcycles and ATVs, W\SSLKVMMKLHSLYZOPWÅVVYZMVY TVU[OZ after being caught in a federal law aimed at children’s playthings, are back on sale in motorcycle shops across the country—at least partially. At least one manufacturer, Kawasaki, is telling dealers not to sell 50cc dirtbikes and ATVs.

In May, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to delay enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which was designed to protect children from lead in toys that might easily end up in children’s mouths but unintentionally ensnared youth-model motorcycles and ATVs. The stay, which extends through May 1, 2011, follows a unanimous vote by Acting Chairwoman Nancy Nord and Commissioner Thomas Moore.

“Youth-model motorcycles and ATVs should be exempt from the law, and Congress needs to act to make that happen,” says Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations.

“Hopefully, this stay will give Congress the [PTL P[ULLKZ[VÄ_[OPZSH^HUK^L^PSS continue to work with federal legislators and our partners in the industry to make certain that it does.

“While we applaud the CPSC commissioners’ vote to stay enforcement of the law, this doesn’t solve the real issue, which is the law itself.”

Despite the stay, the sale of youthmodel motorcycles and ATVs is still technically illegal, and it is unclear whether state attorneys general will also decline to enforce the CPSIA. Still, it appears that dealers are returning to the practice of selling youth-model machines and parts— and none too soon for the racing season that has already started ramping up.

However, the move merely signals the Z[HY[VM HÄNO[PU*VUNYLZZ[VL_LTW[ motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA.

“Motorcyclists and ATV riders need to let Congress know that we are concerned about the law, and that we want kids’ offhighway vehicles excluded from the law,” says Moreland.

Riders should contact their federal lawmakers and ask them to support legislation to exempt youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA by going to the “Rights” and then “Issues and Legislation” section of the AMA website at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

80,000 AMA Members Can’t Be Wrong

Thanks To All Who Used AMA Tools To Fight The Lead Law

Motorcyclists and ATV riders everywhere can thank a strong effort among industry groups, rights advocates and the grassroots voices of more than 80,000 AMA and All-Terrain Vehicle Association members in the effort to get youth-model motorcycles and ATVs OLHKLKIHJR[VZOV^YVVTÅVVYZ

Using the tools available in the “Rights” section of AmericanMotorcyclist.com, and a pre-written postcard in the May issue of this magazine, AMA and ATVA members delivered a strong message to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which acted to stay enforcement of a law that bans sales of youth-model machines.

“Thanks to all our members who took the time to make their voices heard—you are making a difference,” says Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. “I’m convinced this helped shape the commission’s decision to approve a stay of enforcement.”

There, individuals can also sign up for the AMA Government Relations Department’s Action E-list so that they can IL UV[PÄLKI`L THPS^OLU[OLPYZ\WWVY[PZ needed to make a difference on important issues.

Those interested in circulating a petition to change the CPSIA should contact Jessica Irving, AMA grassroots coordinator, at jirving@ama-cycle.org.

An Illinois woman who police say was painting OLYÄUNLYUHPSZ while driving failed to stop at a red light and smashed into the back of a motorcycle, killing motorcyclist

Anita Zaffke, 56

According to police, Lora Hunt, 48, was driving her Chevy Impala and painting her ÄUNLYUHPSZH[[OLZHTL[PTL^OLUZOL OP[ the rear of Zaffke’s stopped motorcycle at high speed in Lake Zurich, about 40 miles north of Chicago, on May 2. Zaffke was thrown about 200 feet from her motorcycle and died of chest and abdominal injuries a short time later. Hunt was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and may face more severe charges later.

“Unfortunately, under current Illinois law, prosecutors have their hands tied when it comes to a case like this,” says Imre Szauter, AMA government relations THUHNLY¸;OL`JHU WYVZLJ\[L MVY H[YHMÄJ PUMYHJ[PVUVY T\Z[W\YZ\L HKPMÄJ\S[[V prove reckless homicide case. The law must change to provide for more options.”

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To support these measures, go to the “StateWatch” area of the “Rights” section of the AMA website at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

AMA To Lawmakers: Keep Open Lands Open

Comments Aimed At U.S. House Proposal To Close 24 Million Acres

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The legislation is H.R. 980, the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. AMA Vice President for Government Relations Ed Moreland recently submitted comments to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources opposing the bill.

In his written comments submitted for the hearing, Moreland stated: “Our public lands are for the enjoyment of all Americans and not just an elite few who would have you build a fence around them for those who are physically able to enjoy them. Enthusiasts who enjoy the public lands of our nation are not just the UPTISL HUKÄ[I\[HSZVMHTPSPLZ^P[OZTHSS children who wish to recreate together as well as active senior citizens and persons

with disabiities who enjoy the freedom to access the outdoors that OHVs and ATVs provide.

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Moreland urges all AMA members to alert their representatives to vote “no” because “this type of broad legislation does more to protect public lands from future generations than for future generations.

“This bill was proposed by a representative from New York City,” Moreland says. “It is being considered without support of a single member of Congress who represents the affected districts.

Shouldn’t the people who live in these areas have some say in whether they should be banned from riding in them?” he asked.

Working With Local Land Managers

The Wayne National Forest in Ohio, the AMA and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association, the sister organization of the AMA, have joined forces to help ensure that off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders

have a safe and enjoyable experience when they ride the Wayne’s trails.

Forest Supervisor Jo Reyer, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman and AMA Board Chairman Stan Simpson gathered at the Wayne National Forest headquarters on April 17 to sign a memorandum of understanding, pledging to work together to promote the Wayne’s new strategy for safe and legal motorized trail use.

Also attending were U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson (D-Ohio), Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce and Cindy Cunningham representing U.S. Rep. Zach Space (D-Ohio).

“This is a great opportunity for us at the Wayne National Forest to tap into the expertise of the AMA and ATVA, not only to help provide safe and enjoyable trail riding, but also educate riders about protecting natural resources and caring for the land,” Reyer said at the signing. Aferwards, staffers rode the trails they are working to protect.

Motorcycle Ohio Kicks Off Ride SMART Campaign For 2009

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Motorcycle Ohio kicked off its Ride SMART campaign on April 16 at the Public Safety Department in Columbus.

Among those taking part were Ohio Public Safety Director Henry Guzman, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman, AMA Board of Directors Chairman Stan Simpson, and Sgt. Steve Click of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The Ride SMART campaign educates riders to ride sober, have their motorcycle endorsements, stay alert, use the right protective gear, and be trained. Organizers also want other motorists to watch for motorcycles.

Dingman noted that the AMA is a strong supporter of the tenets of the program and urged all motorcyclists to adopt them.

GEORGIA

Effective July 1, anyone convicted of, or pleading guilty to, a right-of-way offense that results in serious injury to a motorcyclist, pedestrian, bicyclist, or farmer hauling agricultural products will face additional penalties, thanks to the hard work by ABATE of Georgia. Senate Bill 196, introduced by Sen. Bill Jackson (D-Appling), was signed into law by Gov. Sonny Perdue on April 21.

MAINE

Senate Paper 369 (Legislative Document 986), sponsored by Sen. Seth A. Goodall (D- Richmond), would ban the sale or use of lead or mercury wheel weights on vehicles beginning Jan. 1, 2011, except that new motor vehicles equipped with such wheel weights may be sold until January 1, 2012.

MASSACHUSETTS

A motorcyclist would be barred from carrying a passenger under the age of 16 if House Bill 3288, sponsored by Rep. Vincent Pedone (D- Worcester), becomes law. House Bill 3789, sponsored by Rep. Todd Smola (R- Hampden), would bar a child under age 5 or weighing 40 pounds or less from riding as a passenger on a motorcycle with a maximum speed of more than 30 miles per hour. Visit the Massachusetts StateWatch area of the Issues and Legislation part of the Rights area of the AMA website at AmericanMotorcyclist.com to let lawmakers know your feelings on this bill.

NEW MEXICO

The federal Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Farmington Field 6MÄJL PZWYVWVZPUN[OL JYLH[PVU VM miles of motorized trail in the Glade Run Recreation Area. The proposal would connect existing trails, washes and dirt roads together with only a few miles of new trail. An Environmental Assessment will be released for comment and will be available on the BLM’s website at BLM.gov/nm/st/ LUMV-HYTPUN[VUF-PLSKF6MÄJL O[TS

NORTH CAROLINA

Riders under the age of 16 cannot be passengers on motorcycles under House Bill 920, introduced by Rep. Richard Van Braxton (D- Kinston). If you believe that parents and guardians, not the government, know best at what age their children are ready to be motorcycle passengers, urge your representative to oppose this bill. Visit the North Carolina StateWatch area of the Issues and Legislation part of the Rights area of the AMA website at AmericanMotorcyclist.com to send a message in opposition.

OHIO

In March, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources held a series of motorized trail forums to identify the issues and needs of off-highway motorized recreationists on the state’s public trail systems. Information gathered at the meetings will be used to

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issue is available in the “News” section of AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

Heavy Hitter

New Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Gets More Than A Facelift

U.S. motorcycle sales may be struggling in some segments, but demand for touring cruisers is rising. Kawasaki is aiming to capitalize on that trend with a full-on re-do of one of its most popular cruisers, reincarnated as the Vulcan 1700. The new frame is lighter, stiffer and more compact. Air-adjustable shocks improve ride quality and revised chassis geometry make low-speed handling easier. The engine is a liquid-cooled, SOHC, fuel-injected 52-degree V-Twin producing a claimed 108 lb.-ft. of torque. The sixspeed gearbox offers two overdrive ratios, and power goes to the ground through a JSLHUX\PL[JHYIVUÄILY ILS[;OLZ[`SPUN NL[ZJHYLM\S

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The most affordable Vulcan 1700 is the $12,299 1700 Classic. The Classic LT, with factory-installed backrest, leather-lined hard luggage and adjustable windscreen is $13,799. The Nomad and Voyager models OH]LÅVVYIVHYKZ[V\YPUNVYPLU[LKWV^LY KLSP]LY`ÄYTLYZ\ZWLUZPVUZL[[PUNZ^PKLY cushier seats, cruise control and twin ¸[V\YPUN¹T\MÅLYZ;OL 5VTHK gets the backrest, color-matched hard bags and the LT windscreen (with lowers). Kawi wanted to carry on the Voyager name with a traditionally styled, full-dress =

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V^LYÅV^ZYPNO[ off idle, with the torque peak hitting at

2,250 rpm. It is slightly buzzy at high rpms. The seating position is compact, giving [OPZZOVY[SLNNLK[LZ[LY SV[ZVM JVUÄKLUJL at low speeds, but still comfortable, especially so with the Nomad and Voyager. Handling is very light and easy for a cruiser.

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The four bikes offer comfort, performance and value. The Voyager is fast, fun, easy to ride and is wellequipped. The Classic and Classic LT similarly offer features and performance on par with pricier models from other brands. The new 1700 gives cruiser customers another choice of heavyweight touring rides, and these days that’s always a good thing.—Gabe Ets-Hoken

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Monday You Can Look Forward To June 15 Is Ride To Work Day—Worldwide!

;OLVMÄJPHS 9PKL[V>VYR+H` continues in 2009, with two big changes: An earlier date and a worldwide scope.

The brainchild of RiderWearhouse founder and AMA Board member Andy

.VSKÄUL9PKL[V>VYR+H`PZZL[ for June 15, a month earlier than in previous years. The new date is more hospitable to riding in both the northern and southern hemispheres. (While its still winter on the southern half of the world, June is not quite as unfavorable as the traditional mid-July date.)

June also avoids traditional summer holidays in some European countries—and the Monday date sets the stage for motorcycle and scooter commuting during the entire week. This year’s event also earns an endorsement by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).

Future Ride to Work Days are slated for the third Monday in June worldwide.

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A New Way To Get Free Roadside Assistance

Three-Year Membership Requires No Automatic Renewal

Now there’s a way to get the peace-of-mind of AMA Roadside Assistance—for free—without opting in for automatic renewal or providing the AMA with an e-mail address.

In response to customer requests, the AMA is launching a new three-year membership that includes AMA Roadside Assistance. The membership carries no extra costs over the standard three-year membership.

“We’re glad to be able to offer this level of service to members who have asked for it,” said AMA Membership Marketing

Specialist Drew Parrott. “When our members speak, we listen.”

In the past, members who preferred to pay without automatic renewal were unable to enjoy free AMA Roadside Assistance, which was made possible due to lower costs of renewing that an automatic renewal allowed. Now, with the three-year advance purchase helping cover some of those costs, the AMA is HISL[VVMMLY[OL L_[YH ILULÄ[

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The Deal: Arai is fond of saying: “We don’t build helmets. We build Arais.” Marketingspeak aside, the company didn’t make it to the top of the helmet ladder by accident, and after several rides with the company’s newest Corsair-V, it’s easy to see why.

What’s New: The Corsair-V is Arai’s top-of-the-line helmet, and the technical advances over the previous RX-7 are many: An internal “peripheral belt” above the eyeport increases strength while HSSV^PUN H^PKLYÄLSKVM]PL^HÄ]L way adjustable AirWing on the upper rear reduces drag and buffeting, and an V\[^HYKÅHYPUNZOHWL[V[OL SV^LY HYLHVM the shell makes for easier entry and helps lower the helmet’s center of gravity.

Extra Features: Ventilation is plentiful, and includes the new top-mounted DF-10 diffuser, a new middle-intake slot and side vents to vent air from inside the helmet, and an exhaust vent built into the removable neck roll. Brow vents now route

air to the temples. For extra safety, Arai’s Emergency-Release Cheek Pad System allows for easier helmet removal by trained medical technicians.

How It Works: Extremely well, as you would expect for an Arai. The Okada TVKLS 0[LZ[LKÄ[T`OLHKSPRL ML^V[OLY OLSTL[Z(YHP YLHSS`KVLZOH]L[OLÄ[[OPUN down, with head shapes that work well for me, and swappable cheek pads that HSSV^MVY H J\Z[VT[HPSVYLKÄ[[OH[THRL hot spots a distant memory. The helmet is light, resists buffeting, and makes for a less fatiguing experience for a long day on the road.

The Bottom Line: With a starting price of $769 for solids, up to $899 for racerreplica paint, the Corsair-V sets itself up as a premium helmet. It also—rare in this modern world—fully delivers on that promise.

Info: Araiamericas.com

—Grant Parsons

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Mr. Mladin, Your New Motorcycle Is Ready

New GS

X-R1000 Superbike Rolls Out

Production delays last winter meant that the 2009-model Suzuki GSX-R1000 could not be homologated for use at the beginning of this year’s AMA Pro Superbike Championship. At the last minute, the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team actually had to buy some ’08 Gixxers from a Suzuki dealer and build them up to American Superbike specs. Six-time AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin

UVUL[OLSLZZ^VU[OLÄYZ[LPNO[V\[VM UPUL races in his usual dominant fashion.

0U (WYPS[OLÄYZ[» .:? 9ZÄUHSS` arrived on U.S. shores, and Suzuki invited American Motorcyclist to test the new machine at Willow Springs Raceway, in the Mojave desert north of Los Angeles. The track’s slogan, “The Fastest Road in the West” is no empty boast. It’s one of the few places where a modern literbike can stretch its legs.

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calipers, a shorter-stroke motor with higher compression and larger titanium valves, and a stacked gearbox that allowed Suzuki’s chassis engineers to ZOVY[LU[OL^OLLSIHZL^OPSLÄ[[PUN H longer swingarm. Despite ever more stringent emissions requirements that necessitate a capacious exhaust, the new IPRL PZHSZVZPNUPÄ

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Although the engine’s stroke has been shortened (and bore increased, obviously) the ’09 GSX-R1000 still has the longest stroke among the Big Four’s literbikes. At 6,500 rpm, twisting the throttle produces that familiar wave of Suzuki torque.

The new motor makes power in such a smooth, seamless way that I only realized P[^HZH IVUHÄKLZ\WLYIPRL^OLU 0 glanced down at the speedometer on Willow Springs Raceway’s front straight and saw an indicated 168 mph on the speedometer in fourth gear.

The dashboard includes a useful gear indicator and programmable shift lights. The now-familiar Drive Mode Selector still offers A, B and C modes (full power,

a slightly softer mode and a wet-riding mode that cuts power to about 600cc levels). There also are stopwatch and lap counter capabilities.

The GSX-R1000 is relatively easy to throw a leg over. You sit in this bike, not perched on it. The seat height is low, the seat cushion offers a modicum of padding, and the seat-to-footpeg relationship is tolerable. Add in reasonable wind protection and the result is one of the few pure sportbikes that could, in a pinch, see duty as a commuter. Even the mirrors work pretty well.

The genius of Suzuki’s engineers has long been to build a motorcycle that gives professional racers what they want and ordinary street riders what they need. If the new motor is—as Suzuki hopes—more tunable under the current American Superbike rules, I bet Mladin will continue his winning streak on it. Riding at my level, the new bike corners and stops with a lot more poise.

It’s in Suzuki dealers now, with an MSRP of $12,899.—Mark Gardiner

Grillin’ And Chillin’ And Saving Money, Too, With AMA And Char-Broil

Whether its burgers, brats or brisket, hot food off the grill is the perfect end to a day spent riding. And now, members of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) can save 10 percent on the purchase of top-quality Char-Broil grills, and get free shipping on all orders of more than $100 made from Char-Broil’s online store at CharBroil.com.

“If you’ve ever walked through the pits or paddock of a hare scrambles, motocross, enduro, dirt track or a road race, you’ve savored the tell-tale aroma that tells you folks nearby are having a great time grilling,” says AMA Director of Business Development Jim 4VVYL¸>P[O[OPZUL^ILULÄ[V\Y valued AMA members can buy the best grills in the business for less.”

Whether you enjoy cooking out in the pits or on the back deck in the evening after a day’s ride, a wellmade grill that you can depend on is a must. To take advantage of the price discount and free shipping offer from Char-Broil, AMA members simply enter a promo code when they check out at charbroil.com. The promo code can be found in the Members Area of AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

“With grilling season entering its prime across most of the United States, this is a perfect time to announce this discount,” says Rob Schwing, senior director of brand marketing at Char-Broil. “We’re especially excited about the opportunity to introduce our new infrared products to AMA members.

Whether you prefer gas, charcoal, or electric, want a smoker or fryer, tailgate, camp or are even interested

lifestyle.”

Char-Broil is a leader in bringing infrared grill technology to the market. Infrared technology replicates the radiant, even temperatures of

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AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAMER

Elmer Trett

The First Motorcycle Drag Racer To Top 200, 210, 220 And 230

Throughout the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, Elmer Trett’s name was synonymous with Top Fuel motorcycle drag racing. For the better part of 30 years, he showed incredible innovation and ability in making fuel-burning motorcycles perform at their peak, enabling him to IL [ OL ÄY Z[ YP K LY [V JYVZZ[ OL THNPJ  mph mark—and many others.

During his three-decade career, Trett was a driving force behind Top Fuel motorcycle racing, both as a racer and a builder of popular performance parts. : VZ PNUP ÄJHU [^ H Z ;YL [[»Z J V U [ YPI \[ P V U to the sport that the National Hot Rod Association named Trett one of its 50 Top Drivers of All Time. Born in K eavy, K entucky on March 14, 1943, Trett started drag racing in the late 19 6 0s on Harley-Davidsons. His family was always a big part of his racing, with his wife, Jackie, and daughters, Gina and K elly, heavily involved in the family business.

He turned to Top Fuel in 197 6 with a [^ PU LUNPUL K :W V Y [Z[ LY^ PUUPUN OP ZÄY Z[ title with sanctioning body DRAGBI K E. After a brief attempt to develop with

Harley-Davidson a blown, single-engine nitromethane-burning V-twin, Trett turned to K awasaki.

Trett permanently etched his name in the drag-racing record books when he ILJHTL [ OL ÄY Z[ T V[V YJ ` JSL K YHN YHJLY to eclipse 200 mph after being clocked at 201.43 at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis in 1983—a feat that made Trett an instant celebrity. Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, Trett continued to set records. In all, he won eight national Top Fuel championships.

He was on his way to a ninth title when he lost his life in an exhibition run in 199 6 . His death came when Trett was V U [ OL ] LYNL V M ILJ V TPUN [ OL ÄY Z[ YP K LY [V IYLHR PU [V[ OL Ä] L Z LJ V U K IYHJRL [

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Read more about members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at MotorcycleMuseum.org.

Motorcycle History— Free, Searchable And Online

Back Issues Of American Motorcyclist Available Free Via Google Books

Whether you’re a historian researching a special race or just an enthusiast looking to relive the best parts of the past, a new initiative between the AMA and Google )VVRZOHZ`V\JV]LYLK! TVYL[OHUÄ]L decades of American Motorcyclist are now available online, for free.

;OL TV]L·[OLÄYZ[VM P[ZZJVWL PU[OL motorcycle industry—puts a searchable online database of American Motorcyclist issues between 1955 and 2007 within reach of motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere. The collection of about 600 issues is viewable by visiting Books.Google.com and searching “American Motorcyclist.”

“American Motorcyclist has long served as the publication of record for motorcycling rights, riding and racing in the United States, and much of what you’ll UV^ÄUKVUSPUL H[.VVNSL )VVR :LHYJO PZ PUMVYTH[PVU`V\»SSÄUKUV^OLYL LSZL PU[OL motorcycling world,” says AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman.

In addition, revenue from advertising on the site will help AMA efforts to promote and protect the motorcycle lifestyle.

The collection is complete except for years for which the AMA did not have extra copies to spare: 1967, ’68, ’69, ’73, ’74, ’80 and ’81. If you have any issues from those years, we’d love to hear from you. E-mail: submissions@ama-cycle.org.

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The First Superbike & Six Cylinders Of Power

Honda Sandcast CB750 And CBX

To Be Highlighted As AMA VMD Classic Clubs

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3 Questions With…Nichole Cheza 2009 AMA Racing Dirt

Track Grand Championships Honoree

Many racers at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, set for June 27-July 4 in Du Quoin, Ill., have the same goal: break into the pro ranks. Every summer, a rider who has made the transition is invited back to show them it can be done.

For 2009 that rider has already made an impact on the sport, even though her career is still young: Nichole Cheza. Cheza, from Clio, Mich., joins riders such as Chris Carr, Kenny Coolbeth and JR Schnabel in holding the special honor.

AM: So, Nichole, what attracted you to this role?

NC: Honestly, I just really like kids, and I think that it’s great that more kids are getting involved in the sport of dirt track. I see a lot more young girls getting involved these days, and I think it’s really cool that they have someone to look up to.

AM: How long did you compete at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships?

NC: I started when I was about 6, and I rode the event until I was 16. It was always a great week of fun. You get to be there

with all your buddies, not only from your state, but you meet so many new people. We’d go swimming and hang out in the WP[ZHUKI`[OL JHTWÄYLZH[UPNO[6M course, there’s a lot of great competition there, too. There are so many great racers who you only get to race once all year, and it really proves who’s No. 1.

AM: When did you know it would work out for you—that you’d be one of a few female dirt-track racers to make it to the pro level?

NC: After 2003, winning some amateur championships and the AMA Racing Female Athlete of the Year award gave me a new goal to work toward. I thought that maybe I can go all the way. I kept with it HUKTHKL T`ÄYZ[THPU PU 1VSPL

was possible, and that I could do it. I also learned the kind of advice that I hope to give the kids. Keep going. Anything’s possible. Follow your dreams. If what you want to be is a professional racer, you can make it happen. Ride as much as you can. Train as much as you can. And have fun. You should not be racing if you’re not having fun.

Hayes, Mladin Split 0UÄULVU :\WLYIPRL

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Close, but not close enough Mat Mladin’s quest for a record-setting eight wins in a row in AMA Pro Superbike competition was shut down at the No. 7 mark, with Josh Hayes stealing the potentially record-breaking win on his Yamaha R1 at round one of the Sonoma, Calif., double-header.

Mladin started strong on his Suzuki, looking to put a lock on the eighth win. Then Ben Bostrom made a dramatic pass going into Turn 1 on the third lap. Hayes followed Bostrom past Madin and it looked like the battle would be between the Yamaha duo, until Bostrom low-sided later that same lap on Turn 11.

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was shut down, he could at least console himself with the fact that he holds the existing record for 7.

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had his miscue… We all have bad races, and Mat had his. I expect tomorrow that will not be an issue for Mat.”

Hayes’ prediction was spot-on as the second day of the doubleheader saw Mladin get out front early and hold off repeated attempts by ultimate runner-up Bostrom to take the lead.

“It was a tough one today,” said Mladin, who holds the record for AMA Pro (TLYPJHU :\WLYIPRL^

nine. “I had nothing left out there today. I went as hard as I could, and kept going and going and going. I got stuck behind H JV\WSLVM SHWWLYZI\[0ZHPK[VT`ZLSM

didn’t want to give Ben a sniff, but he got one and he got pretty close.”

In the Daytona SportBike doubleheader, Martin Cardenas got a pair of wins for Team M4 Suzuki, while Ricky Parker, riding for Graves Motorsports/Hattiesburg *`JSLZ@HTHOHILH[[OLÄLSKPU[OL SuperSport main event.

AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships

National Titles On The Line; Entries Get BikeBandit.com Gift Cards

If you’re looking for one of the best deals in racing, you just found it.

The AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, going down during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-2 6 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, and the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, will be this summer’s biggest vintage racing bash.

“America’s vintage motorcycle racers are among the most enthusiastic motorcyclists anywhere, and it’s about time they were recognized with a Grand Championship event,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “There is no better venue for the inaugural running of the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships than AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the country’s grandest celebration of motorcycling heritage.”

There will be competition in motocross, road racing, hare scrambles, dirt track and trials.

Not only will all classes battle for AMA Racing National Championships in vintage and post-vintage classes, but A class champions will win AMA Racing National No. 1 plates, and select A classes will earn points toward the event’s two highest honors: AMA Track Racing Vintage Grand National Champion

and AMA Off-road Racing Vintage Grand National Champion.

Sign up now onine at AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com

All class champions will be invited to AMA Racing’s end-of-year racing banquet where champions from all AMA disciplines will celebrate their successful seasons.

MORE HIGHLIGHTS

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Off-Road Roundup

Enduros, GNCCs, WORCS, Hare & Hound

AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship

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rider Russell Bobbitt won his third race of the season at [OLÄM[O YV\UK in West Point, Tenn. Bobbitt, the defending champ, JVU[YVSSLK[OL YHJL MYVTZ[HY[[VÄUPZO winning four of the six special tests. His teammate and eight-time AMA Racing National Enduro Champion, Mike Lafferty, ÄUPZOLKZLJVUK

Lafferty had a few problems getting his bike set up properly after he decided to switch machines for the race.

“We got the bike running perfect by the end of the race, but unfortunately I struggled with my set up,” stated Lafferty.

Lafferty, who trails Bobbitt by 10 championship points, 126 to Bobbitt’s 136, sat in third for most of the race before stringing together two stellar tests at the end to move into second over all, just ahead of AmPro Yamaha’s Jason Raines.

AMA Racing Hare & Hound National Championship

The fourth round of the AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship :LYPLZZH^[OLZLHZVU»ZÄYZ[YLWLH[ winner, with KTM rider Russell Pearson claiming the win at the Vikings MC’s Virgin Voyage race at Lucerne Valley, *HSPM 7LHYZVUÄUPZOLK[OLÄYZ[SVVW just behind Kendall Norman. He battled for the lead with Norman and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Destry Abbott on the second loop. In championship points, KTM-mounted David Kamo still leads over Abbott and Pearson.

World Off-Road Championship Series

After winning the fourth round in Hollister, Calif., and taking the points lead, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ricky Dietrich ÄUPZOLKH UPU[O H[[OL ÄM[O YV\UKPU 4PSMVYK Calif. That, along with Shock Doctor KTM’s Mike Brown’s third-place ride at Milford, moved the KTM rider back to the front of the pack by 1 championship point ^P[OÄ]L YV\UKZ[VNV

Grand National Cross Country Series

GEICO/JG Racing Monster Kawasaki’s Paul Whibley led the XC1 Pro class from Z[HY[[VÄUPZO H[YV\UKZP_VM[OL*HU (T GNCC Series in Lafayette, Tenn. Whibley’s teammate Jimmy Jarrett crossed the line in second, followed by FMF Makita Suzuki’s Charlie Mullins in third. Whibley’s win put him in the points lead.

In the XC2 Pro Lites class, KTM’s Kailub Russell has won his class four times and ÄUPZOLKVU[OLV]LYHSS podium twice, once in Lafayette. That means Russell has passed all but two XC1 Pro riders despite starting a row behind.

For the full schedules on all series, see page 52.

AMA Racer

A Publication For Racers

AMA Racer is a new publication from AMA Racing that cover key events, rules and classes. It also features the racers, promoters, events and equipment that make motorcycle racing so cool.

AMA Racer will be published periodically to coincide with major (4( 9HJPUN L]LU[Z;OLÄYZ[PZZ\L focused on the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships. Next issues will highlight the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships and AMA/Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships. Each issue will be free online at American Motorcyclist. com/amaracer/. Check it out, and let us know what you think at amaracer@ ama-cycle.org.

So, You Want To Be A Champion? Here’s How To Get There

AMA Racing sanctions more motorsports events than any other organization on the planet. As such, there are a lot of national titles and No. 1 plates presented at the season-end AMA Racing championship banquet.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

This year will be no different. AMA Racing will present honors and trophies celebrating racing accomplishments that riders will cherish for a lifetime—proof that in 2009, in their class, they were the best in the country.

AMA Racing National Championship series crown AMA Racing national champions based on results in multiple events at different venues across the country. Champions are honored in displacement-, skill- and age-based classes.

The overall A, AA or Pro champion in each series represents the best in that discipline. These classes usually feature all riders in the same program, from novices to the country’s fastest riders.

AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing www.nationalenduro.com

AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship Series www.AMARacing.com

AMA Racing/NATC Observed Trials National Championship Series www.natctrials.org

AMA Racing East Hare Scrambles Championship Series www.AMARacing.com

AMA Racing East Youth Hare Scrambles Championship www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/ natchampseries.asp

AMA Racing West Hare Scrambles Championship Series www.westernharescrambles.com

Grand National Cross Country Championship Series www.gnccracing.com

World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) www.worcsracing.com

AMA Racing Arenacross Championship Series www.arenacross.com

AMA Racing/USA Speedway National Championship Series www.usaspeedway.org

AMA Dragbike Championship Series www.amadragbike.com

AMA EnduroCross Championship www.endurocross.com

AMA Racing XiiR Speedway Ice Race Championship Series www.xiir.com

ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited www.atvmotocross.com

AMA Racing ATV Hare Scrambles National Championship Series www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/ natchampseries.asp

AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series www.AMARacing.com

FEATURED SERIES AND EVENTS

AMA Racing featured series and events include regional series and specially recognized amateur meets.

These events don’t necessarily crown AMA national champions, but [OL`KVPUJS\KL^VYSKJOHTWPVUZOPW SL]LS L]LU[ZHUK[OL X\HSPÄLYZ that determine which riders will represent the United States at those events, while the International Motorcycle Speed Trials by Bub, held at the Bonneville Salt Flats, establishes AMA Racing-recognized national records in land-speed competition.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championship Holeshot Series

International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) Oct. 12-17, Figueira da Foz, Portugal

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Trial des Nations Sept. 19, Darfo Bario Terme, Italy

International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB Aug. 30 - Sept. 3

Pro-Am Motocross

AMA Racing Winter Dirt Track Series

While it’s challenging to reach the top, there are several paths to an AMA National Championship, due to the sheer number of disciplines AMA Racing sanctions. Details can be found at AMARacing. com.

GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

AMA Racing Amateur Championships crown AMA Racing amateur national champions in a number of disciplines. While these are standalone events, not season-long series, they often take place over several days of racing.

If you’re also a fan of the sport, these are often the best place to see tomorrow’s stars before they make it big.

The season traditionally kicks off early with the AMA Racing Ice Race Grand Championships in February and rolls through early fall with the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships.

Two events, the AMA Racing Ice Race Grand Championships and the AMA/USA Speedway Long Track National Championship, have already gone down, but several more are on tap for the rest of the year.

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships June 27-July 4, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Ill.

AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships July 24-26, MidOhio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio; Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, Ohio

AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships Aug. 15-16, New Ulm, Minn.

AMA Racing/NATC East Youth Trials Championships July 3-5, Sequatchie, Tenn.

AMA Racing/NATC West Youth Trials Championships Aug. 7-9, Witters Ranch, Las Vegas, New Mexico

AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships (must qualify) Aug. 3-9, Loretta Lynn Ranch, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships Sept. 10-13, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio

King Of The Hill

Earl Bowlby Hillclimber Celebrates BSA As AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Marque Of The Year

Few other racebikes are as custom as purpose-built hillclimbers, and 10-time AMA Champion Earl Bowlby’s 1967 BSA is a classic example.

The bike started life as a 1967 BSA 650. But Bowlby didn’t turn it into a race machine until 1976, four years after BSA went out of business.

“I had been the only BSA dealer in the area,” Bowlby says, “and I had too much knowledge and luck with BSAs over the years to change.”

He gave it a stroker crank and bored P[V\[YLZ\S[PUN PU HJJÄUHS WYVK\J[ Since ordinary pistons wouldn’t stand the abuse of the nitromethane fuel allowed

in hillclimb racing, he had Venolia make him a set.

In the transmission, every gear was removed except fourth, and the empty cavity was used as an oil reservoir for the engine.

The main section of the frame, meanwhile, is original BSA, but the extended rear subframe and rigid swingarm, designed to keep the bike from looping under power on steep hills, were fabricated by Bowlby.

Finally, he created a tiny, lightweight front brake in keeping with a rule that said all hillclimb machines must have an operating Z[VWWLYHUKOLÄ[[LK[PYL JOHPUZVU[OL YLHY for added traction on the hills.

When Bowlby completed the bike, he

went straight to the 1976 Nationals in Muskegon, Mich., where he set a record with his new machine. And he continued winning on it well into the ’80s, before moving on to—you guessed it—another BSA.

In 1991, Earl Bowlby retired after 25 years of competition. He was 57 years old, had won championships in four different KLJHKLZHUKÄUPZOLKOPZJHYLLY HZ[OL champion of the 800cc pro hillclimb class. Bowlby’s 1967 BSA hillclimber is just one of the historic machines on display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.

And as a bonus, visitors to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, set for July 24-27 at MidOhio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, will be able to see the machine in person as part of a display that honors BSA as the event’s Marque of the Year.

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If you ride a motorcycle, you’re sharing the road or track with more two-wheeled women than ever before— and witnessing a groundswell of passion from which there’s no turning back. Female riders are the fastest

to marketing experts and mapmakers, they share a love of riding and a commitment to letting other women know about it. Their approaches vary—some plot a slow and steady course, while others prefer a 234 mph pass—but in a world where every woman on wheels is a role model to someone, they lead together.

WORDS BY LAUREL C. ALLEN

Genevieve Schmitt is a longtime print editor, currently with American Iron magazine, who launched her own online magazine, WomenRidersNow. com, in 2005, and followed up with two additional online publications: TrikeRidersNow.com and ScooterRidersNow.com, which are aimed at both male and female enthusiasts.

ON HER INTRODUCTION TO MOTORCYCLES // I was working for Good Morning America in 1990, and I was assigned a story on women who rode. I gathered up about 15 women riders, and I was just stunned by all these amazing women on motorcycles. I interviewed them and enjoyed their energy and spark so much that I said, “I want to do this.”

ON HER PATH // You know, I’m a professional. A lot of people come to our industry as a rider, and then [OL`RPUKV

do. I’m a businessperson who just OHWWLULK[VÄ

thought, “What can I do to make this a business?” I never expected to be the one raising the women-inmotorcycling banner, but I stepped back and looked at it from a business standpoint, and I knew I wanted to present it in a fair way, as opposed to, “Hey, we’re women riders, give us attention.” It wasn’t about that. It was about making motorcycling acceptable to all riders, including women.

ON THE CHANGES SHE’S WITNESSED // There wasn’t much recognition of women as a viable demographic until the late ’90s, when manufacturers realized they should be making more women’s motorcycling apparel, and they began including bike offerings with lower seat heights and more displacements. More women began to ride as a result, and then other women saw those women riding and said, “If she can do it, so can I.” Now there are an amazing number of women’s motorcycle clubs, which are great because they nurture new riders.

ON WHAT SHE’S MOST PROUD OF // I’m most proud that my work— my articles on WomenRidersNow. com, my motivational speeches at dealerships and motorcycling events, and my monthly column in American Iron magazine—has inspired women to take up motorcycling. My goal has always been to provide an alternative viewpoint to the motorcycling experience—the viewpoint of a woman. If there are women who’ve come to motorcycling as a result, then I’ve done my job and I feel I’ve accomplished something.

Jenny Lefferts began MAD Maps more than a decade ago with a map, a highlighter and a dream. These days, her company has an extensive national database of scenic rides that manifests as everything from traditional paper maps to high-tech partnering with companies like Navtec HUK.HYTPU;OL (4( ILULÄ[WHY[ULY will be launching an iPhone app this summer.

ON REALIZING SHE WANTED TO RIDE // Every summer, my dad would throw us in a VW Bus for these twoto three-month vacations. I’ll never forget when I was 10: We were driving into South Dakota, and there were thousands of motorcycles. My brother and I had never heard of Sturgis, so our eyes were huge, and I knew right then that I would have a motorcycle. I bought Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance when I was 12.

ON THE START OF HER TWOWHEELED TRAVELS // I upgraded to a Honda Rebel in my early 20s, when I was living in California, so I was riding big-time with a 250cc engine and I ^HZZVÅPWWPUN JVVS 0 JV\SKU»[ILSPL]L it [laughs]. That was the beginning of falling in love with paved, two-lane roads that went to magical places.

ON THE BEGINNING OF MAD MAPS // I’d fallen in love and moved to Boston with my husband, and I decided I was going to start a motorcycle touring company. Then I got pregnant, which made that a little KPMÄJ\S[[VÄN\YLV\[0U HZP_^LLR class at Northeastern University, this very quiet, sweet, demure woman said to me, “Why don’t you do a project that’s a little simpler, like motorcycle maps?” The next day I went home and started calling dealerships across the country randomly, just asking if they had a motorcycle map for the area. Nobody had any idea what it was I was looking for, and I thought, “Wow—here’s an opportunity.”

ON THE CHALLENGES ALONG THE WAY // I think the fact that I was a rider helped enormously, but being a woman in business in general, you’re going to come across different types of attitudes or assumptions. I’ve had a few doors slammed in my face, but I either kick them back open, push them back open, or leave them closed for a while and go back later to see if they’ve been unlocked. I guess you could call me Tenacious J, because I am tenacious as hell. There’s always another solution, and if someone says UV`V\JHUÄUKZVTLVUL LSZL^OV»SS say yes.

Leslie Prevish is Harley-Davidson’s Women’s outreach manager, and it’s her job to create a vibrant community of female riders and a system of dealerships that value women. Her greatest satisfaction? “Hearing from dealers and their customers that lives are being changed by this.”

ON FIRST ENVISIONING A WOMEN’S OUTREACH POSITION // I had a conversation with a guy I was dating in college, and he asked what my dream job would be. When I said, “Marketing motorcycles to women,” he said, “Nobody is ever going to pay you to do that.” I sent him a Christmas card along with my business card last year. I never heard back from him.

ON GETTING STARTED AS A RIDER // I rode on the back with my dad when I was 8, the summer before he passed away. When I lived with my brother when 0ÄYZ[Z[HY[LKJVSSLNL0 RLW[I\NNPUN OPT MVY YPKLZ remembering how much I loved riding with my dad. One day my brother said, “If you take a safety course, you can take the bike out whenever you want.” Until he encouraged me, I never would’ve thought of being a rider, because women were only 3 or 4 percent of total riders back then.

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORING // We found out through our research that more than half of the women riders we surveyed said they would be interested in mentoring others in the sport. We also know there are a lot of women out there who maybe ULLKH SP[[SL IP[VM OLSWVY JVUÄKLUJL I\PSKPUN[VNL[ into the sport and build their skills. So, we started the “Share Your Spark” mentoring program. You can get more information at HarleyDavidson.com/womenriders in the “Mentoring” section.

ON WHAT RIDING BRINGS TO WOMEN // What I say is that it has brought me unparalleled adventure and the opportunity to experience life in so many ways I never would’ve envisioned possible, especially through the connections with other people I’ve met through the last 20 years around the world. On a personal level, riding along with my senses heightened—the smells and sounds and sights are just clearer and stronger—it’s something that makes me feel very strong, too. It’s the intensity of the adventure that I want to share with others; to have them understand this amazing feeling you just can’t get anywhere else.

LESLIE PREVISH

LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION?

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AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by HarleyDavidson and Buell, set for Aug. 19-22 in Keystone, Colo.

Registration is open now for the conference, held high in the Rocky Mountains 90 miles west of Denver at the Keystone Resort and Conference Center. Register at WomenAndMotorcycling. com, where a pre-registration discount is available through Aug. 3.

“This event represents the best of both worlds for women motorcyclists,” said AMA Marketing and Special Events Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. “We will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from other women riders. And through seminars, activities and classes, we’ll gain the knowledge and skills to ride where the road or trail leads next.”

Among the women who will be at

the conference is Genevieve Schmitt, who is featured on page 40.

“For many years, women have been saying that the motorcycle industry is not paying attention to them,” said Schmitt.

“The AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference is the AMA’s response to that. I see the 2009 conference, with its supremely scenic location in Keystone, Colo., as being the best yet. If you’re a rider, this is an event you need to attend.”

Sarah Schilke’s well-known nickname says it all: “Super Sarah.” :OL»Z[OLÄYZ[^VTHU LSLJ[LK[V the Motorcycle Industry Council’s Board of Directors in the group’s 37-year history, serves on the FIM’s Commission of Women in Motorcycling, has taught MSF classes for more than a decade, is an avid rider and racer both on-track and offroad, and currently owns and operates Moto Niche Marketing.

ON IMPULSE // One night I just kind of blurted out to friends, “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if I had a motorcycle?” The next day one of the guys showed me an ad for a Honda 250 Rebel. I laughed, but I stared H[[

woman selling the bike, and because of that, I felt comfortable asking questions, and I trusted what she was telling me. She referred me to the MSF class, and I took the class and bought the bike. It was just a crazy idea at the time, and I didn’t have any idea where it would go.

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element, too.

ON TRYING NEW THINGS // Motorcycling is fun [laughs]. There is always something else you can do to keep this sport new and invigorating— street to dirt, off-road to motocross, street to track—and that’s why I’ve tried all the different things I have.

ON JOINING THE MIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS // I knew about the MIC and what they do, but I wasn’t sure what it actually took to become a board member, or how well people in the industry knew me. What I did know was that the industry was changing and that the emphasis has to be on looking at younger riders and women. I thought maybe joining was a way I could contribute what I knew about the women’s and other niche markets.

ON TRUE STREET CRED // I’ve really committed myself to always riding with proper apparel, not doing things that make all motorcyclists look bad, and trying to give good advice while letting people learn the sport in their own way. And little kids are fascinated by motorcycles, so whenever I see girls looking at me while I’m riding, I make an effort to lift the visor and wave at them to show them, “Hey, it’s not just your brother who can do this.”

SARAH SCHILKE

Jessica Prokup is the Motorcycle Industry Council’s director of emerging market communications, and her background includes on-air work and magazine editor work. By understanding the female consumer’s experience in the industry—and by using a variety of both traditional and high-tech tools (Twitter, anyone?)—she hopes to foster the growth of the women and Gen Y markets, as well as that of other often-overlooked twowheeled segments.

ON THE WORST THING SHE’S LEARNED SINCE 2006 // I’ve led a sort-of charmed life as a rider, having joined a motorcycle magazine about 10 months after I started riding. So I didn’t really know what it was like to be your average consumer walking into a dealership, starting from square zero. I learned from listening to women who are not part of the industry, and I realize how far we have to go in terms of our dealerships welcoming women.

ON THE BEST THING // I’ve become so impressed with women as consumers in general, because we’re so engaged, and we listen to each other more than anybody else. I’ve learned you can’t be an island. If you really and truly want to reach women and make a difference in their lives, you have to become part of a conversation with them.

ON STUMBLING BLOCKS // I’m also an MSF RiderCoach, which puts me in direct contact with a lot of women, and I think for many of them P[»ZH JVUÄKLUJL PZZ\L :VTL OH]L been talking themselves out of it for years. I’ve coached women who are doing great, doing everything right, and then they’ll suddenly do a quick stop and they’ll have tears running down their face, because they’re just so freaked out by what’s going on. And they’re doing everything right! So I think women themselves can be their own stumbling blocks, because so many just don’t think they can do it.

ON WHAT SHE’S MOST EXCITED ABOUT RIGHT NOW // Being here at MIC in kind of the heart of the industry, I’ve realized that a lot of what we do is really important, really cool, and really misunderstood. So I think what I’m most psyched about is becoming more a part of the conversation and becoming better listeners, because if we can do those things, we’ll make way more headway.

JESSICA PROKUP

SOUTH AMERICAN JOURNEY

A Motorcycle Ride Becomes A New Way Of Life

By Jeff Sherren

I’ma lucky guy: I have a seasonal job. I get a pink slip when work is slow, so I can leave and be gone for extended periods. Not having a schedule means I can just go.

After doing a motorcycle trip across Canada, and another across the United States, I decided it was time to ride to Mexico. Funny thing, though, a friend of mine asked me, “Why stop in Mexico?” I didn’t have a good reason, so I didn’t.

I had not really planned on riding South America. It just happened. While riding I constantly thought about family and friends back home, suffering through a frigid Canadian winter while I was doing something none of them had ever considered.

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HUK getting poor quality gas from buckets sold on the side of the road. The more I saw, however, the less the trip was about the riding. It was about meeting the people who lived on the donkey trail or across the river and sold me the gas. It was about dancing salsa until the wee

tortillas at a street stand and tasting cow eye soup.

Riding south of the border was more about the opportunities that another culture provides. Not to mention the spectacular feelings of being in Mexico City, with 24 million other people, or being in the Altiplano, alone for what seemed like 24 million miles. This was what I appreciated most about the trip. Not only looking back at the stunning photos of Machu Picchu, volcanoes, glaciers, deserts and animals, but associating the stories and feelings that go along with simply getting there. Like the Velvet Elvis Restaurant in Mayan Mexico. Like the boy who I met when I took a short cut. Like the family in Peru that helped me when I blew up my water pump.

This trip started off as something rather simple—just an idea of a ride. Over the miles, it changed into something more—the idea of a lifestyle. I don’t want to stop riding. Not just because of the freedom it offers, but also because of the opportunities that present themselves while on and off the road. I look for them now. I am addicted to them.

1 Near Belen, Colombia That morning, Ron Seida, who I traveled with for about a month, says, “Something is wrong with me. I can’t get my bike off the stand.”

“I am really tired, too,” I said. “What does your GPS say for altitude?”

“Wait, let me check...” ...over 10,000 feet above sea level.

San Joaquin, Colombia Here’s how locals greeted me and Seida. First, the women would come out of the stores and take pictures with their cell phones. Then, the kids would come looking for their moms and ask us how fast the bikes went. Next, the TLU^V\SK[

and ask how much the bikes cost, tell us we were crazy for going so far into rural Colombia and offer advice on where it was safe to travel.

2 The Ruta 40 Annual Motorcycle Rally in Baracharla. This is where I met my friends Alfonso and Diego Morales. They own a high-tech auto shop, La Casa de Inyector and were nice enough to clean my carburetor using ultrasonic waves.

4 New Year’s Eve in Quito, Ecuador Here’s Quito, ablaze on New Year’s. The local tradition is to make muñecas (dolls) for the New Year out of old clothing and wood chips. Every house has one, and every family makes a list of all the

with all the bad traits that have been put on it. Some muñecas don’t have a job. Some drink too much. Others don’t study enough. I have never felt so unhinged

5 Volcan Cotopaxi Hard to believe there is snow two hours from the equator. This is my friend Armando Rodas, Ecuador’s former minister VMÄUHUJL /L»Z

4`ÄYZ[Z\YWYPZL PU ,J\HKVY Betty Mosquera was my best friend of the trip. Not a motorcyclist yet, she’s looking forward to becoming one.

6 River crossing near Baños, Ecuador. Myself, Simon Siggs and Mike Haley found the bridge missing on this road outside of Baños. Real off-road is fun occasionally. Photo

dreaming of a trans-Africa trip. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 8

6 This road is the long way between Baños and Cuenca, Ecuador. The green never ends here. It is amazing to see vertical rock cliffs covered in foliage. Baños is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream—perpetual warm weather, great valleys for rafting, bridges for bungee jumping and an excellent trail system for hiking and mountain biking. Motorcycles, quads and buggies are also rented in town.

7 The desert starts at the Peruvian border. It doesn’t take long for vultures to start circling. This area was once at the bottom of the ocean. The ground is covered with shells. Further up the road, oil pump jacks provide Peru with an estimated 112,000 barrels of oil a day and mark the limestone and conglomerate horizon.

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A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages. 2 2 4 5 5 1 2 5 3

1

The 2009 edition of one of the greatest events on the planet—AMA V intage Motorcycle Days—is set for July 24-2 6 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The featured marque is BSA. The weekend is loaded with highlights, including the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, demo rides, seminars, bike shows and more. Plus, there will be a full slate of vintage motorcycle competition, including road racing, motocross, observed trials, hare scrambles and dirt track. Info: V intageMotorcycleDays.com, or ( 614) 85 6 -1900.

2 The fastest roadracers in the world converge on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., July 3-5 for a weekend of international and U.S. racing. The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix will feature the MotoGP World Championship, AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited, and AMA Pro SuperSport presented by Shoei racing. AMA

Superbike racing then heads for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 17-19, and Heartland Park in Topeka, K an., July 31-Aug. 3. Info: AMASuperbike. com.

3 Metro Racing and the Square Deal Riders are presenting [ OL ÄY Z[ L ]LY AMA V intage Flat Track Open June 27-28 at Square Deal Raceway in Harpursville, N.Y. Info: MetroRacing.com.

4

Thunder in the Valley, an AMA Regional Convention that is part of the AMA Premier Touring Series, is set for June 25-28 in Johnstown, Penn. Motorcycles cruise the city streets and the scenic countryside, vendors sell county-fair-style food right next to helmets and chaps. There are bands, bike shows and more. Info: V isitJohnstownPa. com/ThunderInTheValley.

5 What do the towns of Jamaica Plain, Mass., K alamazoo, Mich., and Panama City, Fla., have in common? They’re among the 400 cities and towns in the United States that have the sequential letters A-M-A in their names, which is why they’re part of the Ride with the AMA Classic Grand Tour, presented by the Dayton Motorcycle Club, being run from April 1 to Nov. 30 and helping celebrate the AMA’s 85th anniversary. For info on how to participate in this ride-at-yourown-pace event, visit DaytonMC.com.

COMING UP

The people who bring you Americade have just announced a new event called “Rolling Through Vermont” that will be held near Burlington, V t., Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 5-7. The event features stunning touring, superb meals and access to several unique activities. Start your planning now. Info: RollingThroughV T.com.

THE GUIDE TO EVENTS

The following pages list AMAsanctioned events for this month, up to date at press time. Current listings are in the Riding and Racing sections of www. AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

The biggest events—pro races, national-championship amateur competition, and major rides and rallies—are highlighted in color boxes.

For these series, we list all of the remaining events for the entire year. Then there are the local events, the backbone of the AMA’s riding and racing calendar. These events are listed by state and are broken down by type, so `V\

these local listings:

Class (Competition events only)

(Amateur

JULY 6 (S,T,Y): REYNOLDS (D-9): SILV ER DOLLAR MX, C/O STE V E JONES; 6 AM; HWY 9 6 W/JST W OF TWN; (478) 555-4 673

CALIFORNIA

ROAD RUN

JUL 12 (R): FULLERTON (D-37): SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTOR, BLA K E ANDERSON; 7 AM; BEAR BONES RUN; (714) 851-4 66 8

JUL 18 (R): OA K LAND (D-3 6 ): OA K LAND MOTORCYCLE CLUB, LARRY STEWART; 2 PM; 742 45TH AV E OFF OF COLLISIUM & HIGH ST; (510) 534- 6 222 POKER RUN

JUL 26 (R): SIMI VALLEY (D-37): ABATE-CA LOCAL 2 SIMI VAL, JANE WARTHEN; 9 AM; SEE WEBSITE SEE WEBSITE; (805) 522-2754 ADVENTURE RIDE

JUL 18 (R): BRIDGEPORT (D-37): 2 DAY E V ENT: COUNTDOWN, JERRY L COUNTS; (000) 000-0000

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUL 11 (R): MCCLOUD (D-3 6 ): NATIONAL;: 2 DAY E V ENT: NORCAL DUAL SPORT, TROY RAUH; 8 AM; MOUNT SHASTA S K I PAR K ; (530) 26 2-1342 ROAD RALLY

JUL 2 (R): SARATOGA (D-3 6 ): 4 DAY E V ENT: V ESPA CLUB LOS GATOS, JESSE K EEGAN; 8 AM; 22801 BIG BASIN WAY; ( 6 50) 380-0 661 SHORT TRACK

JUL 11 (S,T,Y): JUL 18 (S,T,Y): JUL 25 (S,T,Y): LODI (D-3 6 ): LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JEFF G TAYLOR; 2 PM; 5801 E MORSE RD; (209) 3 6 8-7182

SCRAMBLES

JUL 18 (S,T): LUCERNE VALLEY (D-37): V ENTURA COUNTY MOTORCYCLE, ERE K K UDLA; ANDERSON DRY LA K E; (805) 4855271

JUL 19 (S,T,Y): LODI (D-3 6 ): LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JEFF G TAYLOR; 2 PM; 5801 E MORSE RD; (209) 3 6 8-7182 SPEEDWAY

JUL 10 (S,Y): AUBURN (D-3 6 ): NATIONAL; FAST FRIDAYS SPEEDWAY, DAV ID A JOINER; 6:30 PM; FAST FRIDAYS MC SPEEDWAY STAD MC SPEEDWAY STADIUMSACRAMENTO ST; (530) 878-7223

COLORADO

MOTOCROSS

JUL 5 (S,T,Y): BERTHOUD (D-25): ROC K Y MOUNTAIN PROMOTIONS, PETE EDMISTEN; 5:30 AM; 20125 I-25 FRONTAGE RD W I-25 EX 250/S ON FRONTAGE RD 1 MI/W TO TRAC K ; (303) 840-83 66

JUL 11 (S,Y): JUL 12 (S,Y): CRAIG (D-25): YAMPA VALLEY SPORTS RIDER, DONNA M ZULIAN; 5 AM; TOP OF THOMPSON HILL; (970) 824-2182

JUL 19 (S,T,Y): COLORADO SPRING(D-25): M & M CONNECTIONS, DOUGLAS J MOYES; A Z TEC FAMILY RACEWAY 12400 E HWY 94/6 MI E OF TOWN; (303) 988-7722

JUL 25 (S,T,Y): ALAMOSA (D-25): 2 DAY

E V ENT: CAT SUPER SPORTS, DWIGHT E CATALANO; 10 AM; S OF TOWN, 4 MI TO RD 11, E 1 MI; (719) 589-9717

JUL 26 (S,Y): MILLI K EN (D-25): TWO RI V ERS

RACING LLC, DAV ID LEAHY; 6 AM; 22437 WELD CT RD 19; (970) 587-5770

DELAWARE

MOTOCROSS

JUL 26 (S,Y): NEW CASTLE (D-7): BLUE DIAMOND MX, ALAN J DECARLO; 6 AM; BLUE DIAMOND PAR K 76 5 HAMBURG RD/ RT 13 & HAMBURG RD; (302) 834-58 67

IDAHO

ROAD RUN

JUL 18 (R): COOLIN (D-24): RIDE FOR LIFE, DAV ID CA Z EL; 10 AM; CAVANAUGH BAY RESORT; (208) 771-1774

ILLINOIS

ROAD RUN

JUL 19 (R): ELGIN (D-17): CHARITY;: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE

CLAC K ; 7 AM; ELGIN COMMUNITY

COLLEGE 1700 SPARTAN DR; (800) 253- 6 530

REC TRAIL RIDE

JUL 19 (R): OTTAWA (D-17): VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE, STE V E CHURCHILL; 8 AM; ROUTE 6 WEST 1 MI W ON RT 6; (815) 434-3 66 9

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 1 (S,T,Y): JUL 4 (S,T,Y): DU Q UOIN (D-18): NATIONAL; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, TAMRA JONES; 7 AM; STATE FAIRGROUNDS US RT 51; ( 614) 85 6 -1900 SHORT TRACK

JUL 2 (S,T,Y): DU Q UOIN (D-18): NATIONAL; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, TAMRA JONES; 7 AM; STATE FAIRGROUNDS US RT 51; ( 614) 85 6 -1900

JUL 25 (S,T,Y): MACOMB (D-17): LAMOINE

RAMBLERS MC CLUB, RANDY L ALLISON; 2 PM; CLUBGRNDS RT 134 W TO BALL FOUR/2.0 MI S; (309) 837-943 6 HILLCLIMB

JUL 19 (S,Y): POLO (D-17): ROC K RI V ER RIDERS MC, MATTHIAS P K EMMEREN; 8 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/WHITE PINES RD

ACROSS FROM WHITE PINES STATE PAR K ; (815) 94 6 -2183

JUL 25 (S,T,Y): WEST V ILLE (D-17): 2 DAY E V ENT: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, MAR K SCHROEDER; IL-IN BORDER S OF DAN V ILLE FRM DAN V ILLE: S ON IL RT 1/E ON MAIN; (217) 477-3191 MOTOCROSS

JUL 12 (S,T,Y): JUL 26 (S,T,Y): BYRON (D-17): MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LT, AARON J V INCER; 6 AM; 2525 E ASH ROAD; (815) 234-2271

JUL 12 (S,T,Y): MASON (D-17): CROSSROADS

AMA PRO RACING

AMA Superbike Championship

Daytona Motorsports Group www.amasuperbike.com

July 3-5: Monterey, CA: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca; (800) 327-SECA; www.lagunaseca.com

July 17-19: Lexington, OH: Mid-Ohio Sports

Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship www.mxnationals.com

June 20: Mt. Morris, PA: High Point Raceway; www.highpointmx.com

June 27: Lakewood, CO: Thunder Valley Motocross; www.mxthundervalley.com

July 4: Buchanan, MI : Red Bud; www. redbudmx.com

July 18: Millville, MN: Spring Creek Motocross; www.springcreekmx.com

AMA Pro Flat Track Championship www.amaproracing.com

June 20: Bulls Gap, TN: Volunteer Speedway; Half-mile.

June 27: Lima, OH: Allen County Fairgrounds; Half-mile.

July 18: Greenville, OH: Darke County Fairgrounds; Half-mile.

AMA Pro XTRM Supermoto Championship www.amasupermoto.com

Aug. 1: Los Angeles, CA: Summer X Games;

MUSEUM EXHIBITS

AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum www.motorcyclemuseum.org

The Musuem is located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week year-round except for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Car Course; (800) MID-OHIO; www.midohio.com

* July 31-Aug. 2: Topeka, KS: Heartland Park Topeka; (800) 43-RACES; www.hpt.com

Aug. 14-16: Alton, VA: V irginia International Raceway; (303) 377-3278; www.virclub.com

* Sept. 4-6: Millville, NJ: New Jersey Motorsports Park; (8 66 ) 550-NJMP; www. njmotorsportspark.com

* Pending rider safety committee evaluation

July 25: Washougal, WA: Washougal MX Park; www.washougalmxpk.com

Aug. 15: New Berlin, NY: Unadilla Valley Sports Center; www.unadillamx.com

Aug. 22: Budds Creek, MD: Budds Creek Motocross Park; www.buddscreek.com

Aug. 29: Southwick, MA: Moto-X 338; www. moto338.com

Sept. 5: Delmont, PA: Steel City Raceway; www.steelcitymx.com

July 25: Hagerstown, MD: Hagerstown Speedway; Half-mile.

Aug. 1: Billings, MT: MetraPark Raceway; Half-mile.

Aug. 16: Grove City, OH: Buelah Park; Mile. Aug. 23: Peoria, IL: Peoria Race Park; TT.

Aug. 29: Indianapolis, IN : Indiana State Fairgrounds: Mile. :LW [ ! :WYPU N Ä L S K 03 ! Illinois State Fairgrounds: Short track, Mile.

Sept 6: Salt Lake City, UT: Miller Motorsports; (8 66 ) 3 67-9289

Sept 20: Mammoth Lakes, CA: Mammoth Mountain; (8 66 ) 3 67-9289

MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles: Priceless machines, exclusive memorabilia and tales from celebrities’ favorite adventures. On display through February 2010. Awesome-Ness: The

MX, NADINE DARLING; 6:30 AM; 15 MI S OF EFFINGHAM; ( 618) 6 8 6 -276 9

JUL 19 (S,T): FOSTERBURG (D-18): SPLINTER CREE K DIRT RIDER, TODD E ROMANN; 6:30 AM; 299 6 TERPENING LN 8 MI N OF RT 140/L ON TERPENING; (618) 593-76 03 TTS

JUL 3 (S,T,Y): DU Q UOIN (D-18): NATIONAL; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, TAMRA JONES; 7 M; STATE FAIRGROUNDS US RT 51; ( 614) 85 6 -1900

INDIANA ROAD RUN

JUL 12 (R): SOUTH BEND (D-15): CHARITY;: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, K YLE CLAC K ; 8 AM; PINHOO K PAR K 2801 RI V ERSIDE DR; (800) 253- 6 530 DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUL 19 (R): MATTHEWS (D-15): MUDDOBBERS MC INC, DOUGLAS SPENCE; 9 AM; COV ERED BRIDGE FOLLOW ARROW FROM I 6 9; (76 5) 998-223 6 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 25 (S): GOSHEN (D-15): GOSHEN IRON HORSEMEN, JEFF COLE; 9 AM; EL K HART CO FAIRGROUNDS 1774 6 CR34; (574) 5141894

and

of Arlen Ness: K ing of Choppers. On display through June 2009.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame: Bikes and memorabilia recognizing those who have

motorcycling.

Founders Hall: Honoring the Museum’s generous contributors.

MOTOCROSS

JUL 12 (M,Y): K INGSBURY (D-15): MOTOLAND - IN, RIC K HOLLAWAY; 6 AM; 726 4 S FIRST RD SEE WEBSITE; (219) 98866 8 6

JUL 18 (S,T,Y): LAOTTO (D-15): G & S RACING, DONNA GRIFFIS; 7 AM; 6 485 MERCHANTS DR SW CNR SR 205 & 3; (26 0) 6 37-5416

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 12 (S,Y): COLUMBUS (D-15): STONEY LONESOME MOTORCYCL, BEN BREEDLOV E; 8 AM; 6 MILES W I- 6 5 ON ST ROAD 4 6; (812) 350-5732

JUL 26 (S,Y): WORTHINGTON (D-15): HOOSIER TRAIL RIDERS, BRENT DILLMAN; 8 AM; 157E, CR110E TO CR 6 50 TO CR450 E L TO CR450; (812) 8 6 3-4242

IOWA

MOTOCROSS

JUL 5 (S,T,Y): MONTE ZUMA (D-22): F V MOTOX, CHIP BRYAN; 7 AM; FUN VALLEY S K I AREA 10 66 500TH AV E/ 2.5 MI SW OF TOWN; ( 6 41) 6 23-345 6

JUL 11 (S,T,Y): JUL 25 (S,T,Y): CEDAR RAPIDS (D-22): CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, CURT HEJDA; 1 PM; HAW K EYE DOWNS 4400 6 TH

AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series presented by Moose Racing www.nationalenduro.com

June 21: Upton, Wy.: :J V[[)YPNO [: \ WLY Å`9HJL Productions; (970) 302-4045; pinned2win@hotmail.com, www.racermec.org

June 28: Bull Run Guest Ranch, Great Falls, Mont.: Russ Ehnes, MT V RA; (40 6 ) 781-09 67; russehnes@

AMA Racing National Hare & Hound

Sept. 26: Wendover, Nev.: Steve Rij, Utah Desert Foxes; (801) 9 6 4-8773; steve.bmp@att.net, www. utahdesertfoxes.com

AMA Dragbike

www.amadragbike.com

June 13-14: US 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, Mich ., AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700

Aug. 1-2: O’Reilly Raceway Park, Indianapolis, Ind. , AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700

Grand National Cross Country Series www.gnccracing.com

Jun 27-28: Snowshoe, W.Va., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info@gnccracing.com

Sep 12-13: New Berlin, N.Y. , Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info@gnccracing.com

World Off-Road Championship Series www.worcsracing.com

June 12-14: Auburn, Wash. , (435) 6 35-1597; info@ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com

Aug. 1-2: Olympia, Wash. , (435) 6 35-1597; info@ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com

AMA EnduroCross Championship www.endurocross.com

July 25: The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nev., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross@ sourceinterlink.com

Aug 15: Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, Okla., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross@sourceinterlink.com

Sept. 12: Florence Civic Center, Florence, S.C., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross@

AMA East Hare Scrambles

June 21: Lynnville, Ind.: Eric Linenschmidt, IN, IL, K Y Enduro Riders; (812) 204-1113; elindenschmidt@ insightbb.com, www.blackcoal.org

July 19: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Dan Leonard, Beaten Trails; ( 6 07) 6 57-8433; leonard1373 6 @yahoo.com, wynoa.net

AMA East Youth Hare Scrambles

June 20: Lynnville, Ind.: Eric Linenschmidt, IN, IL, K Y Enduro Riders; (812) 204-1113; elindenschmidt@ insightbb.com, www.blackcoal.org

July 18-19: Newark Valley, N.Y.: Dan Leonard, Beaten

AMA West Hare Scrambles www.westernharescrambles.com

1 \ UL ! 7HJP Ä J 9 HJL ^ H `Z( \ I \ YU  Wash. , Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info@ westernharescrambles.com

Aug. 1-2: Straddleline OHV, Olympia, Wash. , Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info@westernharescrambles. com

bresnan.net, www.mtvra.com

July 19: Blain Picnic Grounds, Blain, Pa.: Jim Landvater, Susquehana Off Road Riders; (717) 5332242; jktm300@yahoo.com, www.scrrmc.org

Aug. 9: Marquette, Mich.: Frank Shepeck, UP Sandstormers; (90 6 ) 233-9721; info@upsandstormers. com, www.upsandstormers.com

Oct. 4: Upland Lions Club, Upland, Ind.: Brent -S V`K4 \KKV IILY Z4 *"

muddobbers.org

Oct. 25: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Tommy Russell, 100s MC; (76 0) 578-7943; 100smc.org

Oct. 31: Jericho, Utah: K arl Christman, Sageriders MC; (435) 6 50-0411; dezchik111@yahoo.com, www. sageriders.com

Sept. 12-13: Atco Raceway, Atco, N.J. , AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700

Oct. 10-11: Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio, AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700

Nov. 13-15: South Georgia Motorsports Park, Valdosta, Ga. , AMA Dragbike; (513) 943-9700

Sep 26-27: Yadkinville, N.C., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info@gnccracing.com

Oct 3-4: St. Clairsville, Ohio, Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info@gnccracing.com

Oct 24-25: Crawfordsville, Ind. , Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info@gnccracing.com

Aug. 7-9: Olympia, Wash. , (435) 6 35-1597; info@ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com

Sept. 18-20: Devore, Calif. , (435) 6 35-1597; info@ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com

Oct. 23-25: Mesquite, Nev., (435) 6 35-1597; info@ worcsracing.com, www.worcsracing.com

sourceinterlink.com

Oct. 3: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio, Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross@ sourceinterlink.com

Oct. 24: National Western Complex, Denver, Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross@ sourceinterlink.com

Nov. 21: The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nev., Source Interlink Media Motorsports; endurocross@ sourceinterlink.com

July 26: Valley View, Pa.: Tiffany Tobias Raush, Creek Powersports; (570) 6 82-4 6 00; tiffany@ rauschcreekracing.com, ww w.rauschcreekracing.com

Sept. 20: Battle Creek, Mich.: Byron K ibby, Battle Creek MC; (29 6 ) 66 0-1613; snydergws@comcast.net, www.battlecreekmotorcycleclub.com

Sept. 27: Yadkinville, N.C., Racer Productions; (304) 284-0084; info@gnccracing.com, www.gnccracing.com

Trails; ( 6 07) 6 57-8433; leonard1373 6 @yahoo.com, www. wynoa.net

Aug. 15: E. Freetown, Mass.: Gordie Coyle, Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders; (781) 294-8355; lila779 6 @aol. com, www.pstr.org

LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 4 PM; FRAN K LIN CO FAIR I-270 EX HILLARD CEMETERY RD; (937) 358-2427

JUL 21 (S,T,Y): NEW LEXINGTON (D-11): AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 4 PM; PERRY COUNTY FAIR SR 37; (937) 358-2427

JUL 23 (S,T,Y): WELLSTON (D-11): AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 4 PM; JAC KSON CO FAIR SR 93; (937) 358-2427

JUL 25 (S,Y): LEXINGTON (D-12): V INTAGE; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, CONNIE FLEMING; MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE V INTAGE MC DAYS/I-71 EXIT

6 5; (800) 26 2-4 6 4 6

JUL 26 (S,Y): LEXINGTON (D-12): V INTAGE; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, CONNIE FLEMING; MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE V INTAGE MC DAYS/I-71 EXIT 16 5; ( 614) 85 6 -1900

JUL 26 (S,T): LOGAN (D-11): WILD WILDERNESS RACEWAY L, TONY K ILBARGER; 7 AM;; (740) 216 -0010

JUL 26 (S,T,Y): JUL 27 (S,T,Y): SPRINGFIELD (D-11): AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 4 PM; CLAR K CO FAIR OFF I-70; (937) 358-2427

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 12 (S,T): LOGAN (D-11): BUC K EYE DUAL SPORTERS, WILLIAM K AEPPNER; 34070 SUTTON RD RT 93 1.25 MI N OF RT 33; (740) 380-3050

JUL 18 (S,T,Y): LOGAN (D-11): FI V E BROTHERS RACEWAY, MARCIE WESSELHOEFT; 9 AM; 5207 SR312 SR33 TO SR 93/N TO SUTTON RD/TURN RIGHT; (740) 385-1002

JUL 24 (S,Y): LEXINGTON (D-12): V INTAGE; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, CONNIE FLEMING; MID-OHIO

SPORTS CAR COURSE V INTAGE

(800) 26 2-5 6 4 6

ENDURO

JUL 19 (S): MCARTHUR (D-11): CHILLICOTHE ENDURO RIDERS, TOM MEE K ER; 8 AM; US 50E/20MI E OF CHILLICOTHE/R ON K ELLEY RD; (740) 773- 6115 OBSERVED TRIALS

JUL 26 (S,Y): LEXINGTON (D-12): V INTAGE; AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASS, CONNIE FLEMING; MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE V INTAGE

(800) 26 2-5 6 4 6 GRAND PRIX

JUL 4 (S,T): NELSON V ILLE (D-11): FAST TRAXX PROMOTIONS LLC, SHAWNA BIC K LEY; 8 AM; 5999 WARREN DR BTWN ATHENS & TOWN ON RT 33; (740) 767-3740

JUL 11 (S,T): LOGAN (D-11): BUC K EYE DUAL SPORTERS, BILL K AEPPNER; 8 AM; 34070 SUTTON RD RT 93 1.25 MI N OF RT 33; (740) 380-3050

JUL 19 (S,T,Y): SUGAR GROV E (D-11): CENTRAL OHIO , REX PIERCE; 6 AM; 9171 BUC K EYE RD 6 MI E OF LANCASTER/ LEFT AT LIGHT; ( 614) 871-340 6

JUL 26 (S,T,Y): ATHENS (D-11): ATHENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JIM BARNHART; 8 AM;; (740) 592- 6 480

OREGON

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUL 12 (R): OREGON CITY (D-28): LOBOS MC INC, BILLY TOMAN; 9 AM; 1015 S MOLALLA AV E; (503) 732-7082

PENNSYLVANIA

POKER RUN

JUL 12 (R): LEBANON (D- 6 ): LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE, HENRIETTA STEINER; 9 AM; 11 S 22ND ST; (717) 270-9797

JUL 19 (R): YOR K (D- 6 ): YOR K MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JERRY MYERS; 9 AM; CLUBGROUNDS 2333 WHITEFORD RD; (717) 755-1311

JUL 19 (R): BIRDSBORO (D- 6 ): PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RANDY K ASTLE; 10 AM; 441 RED LANE 422 TO 82 TO LINCOLN RD TO RED LANE; ( 610) 582-3717

JUL 19 (R): K RESGE V ILLE (D- 6 ): Z INC CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, PHYLLIS K RESGE; 11 AM; STAR ROUTE BOX 31 ROUTE 209 CLUBGROUNDS 1 MI S OF TOWN; ( 610) 6 81-9903

JUL 26 (R): COLUMBIA (D- 6 ): THUNDERBIRD MOTORCYCLE CL, SAM BRINTON; 11 AM; 1472 HABEC K ER RD CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (717) 898-0871

DICE RUN

Aug. 29-30: Bull Hollow Raceway, Monticello, Utah, Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info@ westernharescrambles.com

Sept. 18-20: Glen Helen, Devore, Calif. , Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info@westernharescrambles. com

Oct. 23-25: Mesquite, Mesquite, Nev. , Sean Reddish, Off Road Sports, info@westernharescrambles. com

JUL 11 (R): BUC K (D- 6 ): GENTLEMEN MC SPORTSMEN, DEAN V ITATOE; 4 PM; CLUBGROUNDS 10 MI S OF LANCASTER ON 272; (717) 285-3710

ROAD RALLY

JUL 13 (R): GETTYSBURG (D- 6 ): 5 DAY E V ENT: HARLEY DRESSERS, JOSEPH TRAV IS; 8 AM; EISENHOWER INN 26 37 EMMITSBURG RD; (800) 776 -8349

CARNIVAL RUN

JUL 5 (R): LEBANON (D- 6 ): H.O.G.-PA BLUE MOUNTAIN C, JOSEPH C WHITE; 9 AM; CLUBHOUSE S 22ND ST/1 BL K S RT 422W; (717) 272-498 6

JUL 19 (R): SCHUYL K ILL HAV E(D- 6 ): SCHUYL K ILL COUNTY MOTORCY, GERALD V PAWLOWS K I; 9 AM; 958 SCHUYL K ILL MTN RD E OFF 183; (570) 385-14 6 0 BIKE SHOW

JUL 11 (R): BOYERTOWN (D- 6 ): CHARITY;: MOTORCYCLISTS FOR JESUS M, FREDERIC K MCCLINCY; 3 PM; MADISON ST 1.5 MI E OF RT 73; (215) 234-8 611

JUL 17 (R): CARLISLE (D- 6 ): 3 DAY E V ENT: CARLISLE E V ENTS, ED SCHOLLY; 7 AM; 1000 BRYN MAWR RD FAIRGROUNDS; (717) 243-7855

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 19 (S,T): SPRING RUN (D- 6 ): TWO WHEEL PROMOTIONS, V IC K I L FLOWERS; 10 AM; 17911 DRY RUN RD WEST PA TURNPI K E TO RT 75N/RT 6 41N/1 MI DRY RUN W; (717) 3 6 85903

SHORT TRACK

JUL 11 (S,Y): LANCASTER (D- 6 ): MASON DIXON MOTORSPORTS P, BILL BROWN; 851 V ILLAGE RD; JUL 26 (S,T,Y): SHIPPENSBURG (D- 6 ): SHIPPENSBURG MC, DARRYL L BAER; 9 AM; SPEEDWAY; (717) 79 6 -0294 MOTOCROSS

JUL 5 (S,Y): FREDERIC KSBURG (D- 6 ): SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, ERIC E SWARR; 2 MI E OF TOWN US RT 22; (717) 6 53-4830

JUL 5 (S,T,Y): JUL 25 (S,T,Y): JUL 2 6 (S,T,Y): CLIFFORD (D- 6 ): HURRICANE HILLS MOTORSPOR, JOSEPH C FRIT Z RT81, EX 20 6 , 374E TO RT 10 6 E TRAC K 3 MI; (570) 222-9290

JUL 5 (S,T,Y): MT MORRIS (D-5): RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; HIGH POINT; (304) 284-0084

JUL 11 (S,Y): BIRDSBORO (D- 6 ): PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RANDY K ASTLE; 12 PM; 441 RED LANE 422 TO 82 TO LINCOLN RD TO RED LANE; ( 610) 582-3717

JUL 11 (S,T,Y): JUL 17 (S,T,Y): GREENSBURG (D5): DBL SPORTS PROMOTIONS, K IM LITTLE; 5 PM; WESTMORELAND FAIRGROUNDS RT 30 TO MT PLEASANT RD/4.7 MI; (724) 929-539 6

JUL 11 (S,T,Y): EL K LAND (D- 6 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: MILES MOUNTAIN MX, PHILLIP EGLESTON; 6 AM; 10 MI OFF RT 15 ON RT 49; (814) 258-5593

JUL 12 (S,Y): BIRDSBORO (D- 6 ): PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RANDY K ASTLE; 7 AM; 441 RED LANE 422 TO 82 TO LINCOLN RD TO RED LANE; ( 610) 582-3717

JUL 12 (S,T,Y): JUL 19 (S,T,Y): BOSWELL (D-5): DREAM PROMOTIONS INC./FIE, TINA BER K EY; 7 AM; 473 BER K EY RD OFF RT 30 FROM JENNERSTOWN ON 985N; (814) 6 296774

JUL 12 (M,T,Y): DELMONT (D-5): BELLCO INC, RITA COOMBS; STEEL CITY RACEWAY JCT COUNTY RD & THORN RUN RD; (304) 284-0084

JUL 18 ( V,Y): ARMAGH (D-5): NATIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT: PLEASURE VALLEY RACEWAY, JEFF M CERNIC; 6 AM; CNR RTS 22 & 403N N OF JOHNSTOWN; (814) 6 95-2453

JUL 19 (S,Y): SHIPPENSBURG (D- 6 ): DOUBLIN GAP MX PAR K INC, RODNEY YENT Z ER; 7 AM; 100 REASNOR LANE RT 81 EXIT 24 TO RT 6 9 6 N/6 MI N OF TOWN; (717) 249- 6 03 6

JUL 25 (S,T,Y): EL K LAND (D- 6 ): MILES MOUNTAIN MX, PHILLIP EGLESTON; 6 AM; 10 MI OFF RT 15 ON RT 49; (814) 258-5593

JUL 26 (S,T,Y): FREDERIC KSBURG (D- 6 ): SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, ERIC E SWARR I-78 EX 8/RT 22 E OF TOWN; (717) 6 53-4830

JUL 26 ( V,Y): JOHNSTOWN (D-5): PLEASURE VALLEY RACEWAY, JEFF M CERNIC; 6 AM; 500 COOPER AV E; (814) 6 95-2453

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 5 (S,Y): ELV ERSON (D- 6 ): VALLEY FORGE TRAIL RIDERS, K E V IN SHULER; 7 AM; RT 401; (215) 990-3814

JUL 26 (S,T,Y): VALLEY V IEW (D- 6 ): NATIONAL; RAUSCH CREE K POWERSPORTS, TIFFANY H TOBIAS; 6:30 AM;; (570) 6 82-4 6 00

ENDURO

JUL 19 (S): BLAIN (D- 6 ): NATIONAL; SUS Q UEHANNA OFF ROAD RIDE, JIM LANDVATER; BLAIN PICNIC GROUNDS RT 274/ARROWED; (717) 533-2242

JUL 26 (S): CROSS FOR K (D- 6 ): BRANDYWINE ENDURO RIDERS, ROBERT T STUART; 6 AM; STEWART HILL RD; ( 610) 914-5530

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUL 17 (S,Y): CARLISLE (D- 6 ): 3 DAY E V ENT: CARLISLE E V ENTS, ED SCHOLLY; 7 AM; 1000 BRYN MAWR RD FAIRGROUNDS; (717) 243-7855

SOUTH CAROLINA

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUL 12 (S): WOODRUFF (D-29): GREEN V ILLE ENDURO RIDERS, DUANE E WELLINGTON; 11 AM; 1050 HARRISON BRDIGE RD; (8 6 4) 901- 6 337

AMA RACING AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships

June 27-July 4: Du Q uoin State Fairgrounds, Du Q uoin, Ill.; (800) 85 6 -1900.

AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships

Aug. 15-16: New Ulm, Minn.; (507) 354-230 6

AMA Racing / NATC East Youth Trials

July 3-5: Sequatchie, Tenn; www.trialstrainingcenter. com; (423) 942-8 6 88.

ROAD RIDING

AMA Premier Touring Series and Dunlop Road Riding Challenge www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/touring NATIONAL CONVENTIONS

Jun 11-13: Austin, TX: Republic of Texas Rally: Natalie Goforth; (512) 252-976 8; www.rotrally.com

Sep 16-20: Ruidoso, NM: Golden Aspen Rally: Golden Aspen Motorcycle Assn; Ron Andrews; (800) 452-8045; www.motorcyclerally.com

Oct 2-4: Sebring, FL: Run to the Heartland Rally: Heartland Riders Assn; Lora Todd; (8 6 3) 414-2851; www. hra-riders.com

NATIONAL GYPSY TOUR

Jun 13-21: Laconia, NH: Laconia Motorcycle Week: Laconia Motorcycle Week Assn; Charlie St. Clair; ( 6 03) 3 66 -2000; www.laconiamcweek.com

REGIONAL CONVENTIONS

Northeast Region 1: Jun 25-28: Johnstown, PA: Thunder in the Valley: Cty Convention & V isitors Bureau; Lisa Rager; (800) 237-8590; www.visitjohnstownpa.com/ thunderinthevalley

Northwest Region 5: Aug 27-Sep 2: Stevenson, WA: Rally Week in the Gorge: Sound Rider!; Tom Mehren; (20 6 ) 329-7808; www.soundrider.com/rally/ SIGNATURE EVENTS

Jun 14: Indianapolis, IN: Ride For K ids: Registration 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Indianapolis Motor Speedway; www. pbtfus.org/rideforkids

Jun 14: San Bernardino, CA: Ride For K ids - Dual Sport Ride: Registration 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Glen Helen Raceway Park; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids

Jul 12: South Bend, IN: Ride For K ids: Registration 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Pinhook Park, 2801 Riverside Dr.; www. pbtfus.org/rideforkids

Jul 19: Chicagoland: Ride For K ids: Registration 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Elgin Comm. College, Elgin, IL; www.pbtfus. org/rideforkids

Jul 19: Minnesota: Ride For K ids: Registration 8 a.m.9:45 a.m.. East Century College, White Bear Lake, MN; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids

Jul 19: Utica, NY: Ride For K ids: Registration 8 a.m.!H T + LLY Ä LS K=V S -+;YLU [V U 9 K+ LLY Ä LS K NY; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids

TENNESSEE

MOTOCROSS

JUL 11 (S,T,Y): BLOUNT V ILLE (D-32): V ICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM R GAMMON; MUDDY CREE K RACEWAY I-81 EXIT 6 3/ FOLLOW SIGNS; (423) 323-5497

OBSER V ED TRIALS

JUL 3 (U): SEQ UATCHIE (D-32): NATIONAL; 3 DAY E V ENT: SOUTHEASTERN TRIALS RIDER, CATHERINE BEDLEY; 300 WOODLAND ROAD; (423) 942-8 6 88

TEXAS

ROAD RUN

JUL 7 (R): K ERR V ILLE (D-42): 3 DAY E V ENT: WOW-MN WOMEN ON WHEELS IN, MIC K IE CASEY; 8 AM; 1001 JUNCTION HIGHWAY WWW.INNOFTHEHILLS.COM; (800)

AMA Racing / NATC West Youth Trials

Aug. 8-10: Cotopaxi, Colo.; www.itstrials.com.

AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships

Aug. 3-9: Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.; www.mxsports.com.

AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships

Sept. 10-13: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio; (800) 85 6 -1900.

Jul 25: Marysville, OH: Ride For K ids: Registration 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.. 24000 Honda Pkwy, Marysville, OH; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids

Jul 26: Kansas City, MO: Ride For K ids: Registration 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.. Johnson Cty Comm. College, Overland Park, KS; www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids

Aug 27-Sep 2: Stevenson, WA: Sportbike Northwest: Sound Rider!; Tom Mehren; (20 6 ) 329-7808; www. soundrider.com/rally/

AMA GRAND TOURS With KOA Along The Way

Apr 1- Nov 30: USA 4 Corners Tour: So. CA Motorcycling Assoc; David L. Johnson; (909) 79 6 -2277; www.usa4corners.org

Apr 1- Nov 30: Color the World with KOA Grand Tour: Midnight Riders; Charles K irkman; (76 5) 5 66 -3807; www.midnight-riders-mc.com

Apr 1- Nov 30: Grand Tour of Ireland: Irish Riders Motorcycle Club; Maggie McNally; (518) 209-24 6 4; www. irishridersmc.com

Apr 1- Nov 30: Ride with the AMA 85th Ann. Classic Grand Tour: Dayton Motorcycle Club; Kevin Looney; (937) 26 3-9321; www.daytonmc.com

Apr 1- Nov 30: Roadside Attractions Grand Tour: Road Winders M/C; Joe Sloan; (215) 322-443 6; hogman19053@yahoo.com

STATE RALLIES

Jun 19-20: Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally: Gettysburg, PA ; Dawn Huber; (717) 471-7026; www. mawmr.org

Jul 16-19: Bikers Adult Rally: Alvarado, TX ; Mattie Smith; (972) 551-0024; www.bikersadultrally.com

Oct 9-11: Big Bike Weekend: Redding CA ; Connie Grinols; (504)274-0226; www.bigbikeweekend.com

Oct 23-25: New Orleans Bikefest: Westwego, LA ; Barry Lee & K ay Miller; (504)274-0226; www. neworleansbikefest.com

DISTRICT RALLIES & TOURS

Jun 20: D-24 Tour – Gyro Daze Run: K ingston, ID: HiRollers M/C; Ed Harris; (509) 326 -7154; community. spokane.net

Sep 5-7: D-3 6 Rally – Hey Dey Rally: Groveland, CA: Dist 3 6 Road Div.; Bob Hansel; (707) 793-0251; www. ama-d-3 6 .com

322-19 6 9

ROAD RALLY

JUL 16 (R): ALVARADO (D-41): 4 DAY E V ENT: BI K ERS ADULT RALLY, MATTIE SMITH; 3 PM; 8901 E HWY 67 STATE RALLY; (972) 551-0024

UTAH

ROAD RACE

JUL 18 (M,Y): TOOELE (D-26 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: UTAH SPORT BI K E ASSOCIATI, LANCE LEE; 7 AM; MILLER MOTOSPORTS PAR K ; (801) 9 66 -7021

VERMONT

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUL 18 (S,Y): SWANTON (D-1): NATIONAL; 2 DAY E V ENT:

GREEN MOUNTAIN PLON K ERS T, TOM BUTLAND; 8 AM; CARMAN BROO K MAPLE & DAIRY FM 1275 FORTIN RD; (802) 578-3022

VIRGINIA

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 12 ( V,Y): SUTHERLIN (D-13): NATIONAL; BIRCHCREE K PROMOTIONS,LLC, K EN FERRELL; 12725 K ENTUC K RD; (434) 489-2992

MOTOCROSS

JUL 4 (S,T,Y): PETERSBURG (D-13): 2 DAY E V ENT: V MP MX, SHERRY ROBBINS; 6 AM; 8018 BOYDTON PLAN K RD; (804) 221-3 6 89

JUL 19 (S,T,Y): WYTHE V ILLE (D-13): V ICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM R GAMMON; PRO SPORT MX PAR K I-81 EXIT 77/ FOLLOW SIGNS; (423) 323-5497

JUL 25 (S,T,Y): SUTHERLIN (D-13): BIRCHCREE K PROMOTIONS,LLC, K EN FERRELL; 6:30 AM; 12725 K ENTUC K RD; (434) 83 6 -76 29

GRAND PRIX

JUL 26 (S,Y): BRISTOL (D-13): V IRGINIA CHAMPIONSHIP HAR, DARRYL HARLEY; HARLEYWOOD FARM; (276 ) 66 90981

WASHINGTON

POKER RUN

JUL 11 (R): BREMERTON (D-27): RIDE AND RALLY FOR A CURE, DAV E RAYMOND; 8 AM; START-ROTTWEILER BI K ES 282 WIL K ES AV E; (3 6 0) 271-7814

CONVENTIONS

JUL 29 (R): STE V ENSON (D-27): 5 DAY E V ENT: SOUND RIDER!, THOMAS MEHREN; 9 AM; COLUMBIA RI V ER GORGE SR14 BETWEEN I-5 & US97; (20 6 ) 329-7808

SHORT TRACK

JUL 12 (S,T): MC CLEARY (D-27): AMA-DIST 27 WASHINGTON, LAURIE BUSHNELL; 8 AM; STRADDLE LINE OR V PAR K I-5 EX 104 TOWARDS ABERDEEN/APPROX 16 MI; (425) 745-4010

MOTOCROSS

JUL 4 (S): JUL 26 (M): WASHOUGAL (D-27): 2 DAY E V ENTS:WASHOUGAL MX PAR K LLC, CAROLYN A HUFFMAN; 6 AM; 40205 NE BORIN RD; (541) 673-1671

JUL 11 (S,T): MC CLEARY (D-27): AMA-DIST 27 WASHINGTON, LAURIE BUSHNELL; 8 AM; STRADDLE LINE OR V PAR K I-5 EX 104 TOWARDS ABERDEEN/APPROX 16 MI; (425) 745-4010

DIRT DRAG

JUL 11 (S,T): MC CLEARY (D-27): AMA-DIST 27 WASHINGTON, LAURIE BUSHNELL; 8 AM; STRADDLE LINE OR V PAR K I-5 EX 104 TOWARDS ABERDEEN/APPROX 16 MI; (425) 745-4010

WEST VIRGINIA ROAD RALLY

JUL 17 (R): SNOWSHOE (D-5): 3 DAY E V ENT: SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN INC, ANITA PHILLIPS; 10 SNOWSHOE DRI V E CONSULT WEBSITE; (877) 441-438 6

JUL 23 (R): DAV IS (D-5): 3 DAY E V ENT: BMW-OH BMW RIDERS ASSN IN, DEBBI L HARBOUR; 8 AM; CANAAN VALLEY RESORT; (8 66 ) 924-7102 MOTOCROSS

JUL 26 (S,Y): HEDGESV ILLE (D-5): TOMAHAW K MX LLC, CHAD M GOCHENOUR; 6 AM; 8 61 TOMAHAW K RUN RD I-81 EX 16 W/6 MI TO RT 7/L;

JUL 26 (S,T,Y): GRN SULPHUR SPR(D-5): LIC K CREE K MX, PHILIP GWINN; 6:30 AM; EX 143 ON I 6 4 FOLLOW SIGNS; (304) 673-7992

WISCONSIN

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUL 11 (S,T,Y): MERRILLAN (D-16 ): BUN K HOUSE, STE V E CASPER; N 11702 EL K EN RD; (715) 9 6 4-2000 SHORT TRACK

JUL 25 (S,T,Y): LA K E MILLS (D-16 ): A Z TALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, HAR V EY SCHAV E; 2 PM; CLUBGROUNDS-GOMOL RD I-94 TO 26 /S TO B/W TO GOMOL; (414) 297-93 67

JUL 26 (S,T,Y): CHILTON (D-16 ): GRAV ITY PAR K USA, BOB SCHNEIDER; 9 AM; W2571 HIC KORY HILLS RD 1 MI N OF TOWN ON HWY 57; (920) 378-38 6 4 SCRAMBLES

JUL 12 (S,T,Y): MERRILLAN (D-16 ): BUN K HOUSE, STE V E CASPER; N 11702 EL K EN RD; (715) 9 6 4-2000 MOTOCROSS

JUL 5 (S,T,Y): CHILTON (D-16 ): GRAV ITY PAR K USA, BOB SCHNEIDER; 6 AM; W2571 HIC KORY HILLS RD 1 MI N OF TOWN ON HWY 57; (920) 378-38 6 4

ADVENTURE SERIES

AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series www.amadirectlink.com /roadride /adv/ Aug. 8-9: McCloud, CA ; Norcal DualSport, Troy Raun; (530) 26 2-1342; www.norcaldualsport.com.

Aug. 28-31: North Cascades, WA ; Sound Rider!, Tom Mehren; (20 6 ) 329-7808; www.soundrider.com.

Sept. 12-13: Cadiz, KY; Jesse Thomas, K T Riders, 270-522-3703, ginny42211@yahoo.com

Sept. 19-20: Morganton, NC ; J.D.S.A. K .I, Ron Miller; (704) 483- 6 833; millerron@bellsouth.net.

Sept. 19-20: Sterling, IL ; Brushpoppers MC, Jack Suption; (815) 6 22-4099; www.geocities.com/ brushpoppers.

Sept. 26-27: Logan, OH ; Buckeye Dualsporters, Bill K aeppner; (740) 380-3050; www.kaeppnerswoods. com; kaeppners@verizon.net.

Sept. 26-27: Wabeno, WI ; Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Brad Eggum; www.widualsportriders.org; bigwoods200@hotmail.com.

Sept. 26-27: Columbus, IN ; StoneyLonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill; (812) 343-9772; www. stoneylonesomemc.com.

Oct. 3-4: Renfro Valley, KY; 4-Fun Trail Riders, V icky

Stephenson, (513) 553- 666 2, www.4funtrailriders.com.

Oct. 10-11, 2009: Hammonton, NJ ; Jack OConnor, Ocean Country Competition Riders, 732-714-8874 info@pinebarrens500.org, www.pinebarrens500.org

Oct. 24-25: Delta, AL ; Dixie Dual Sport, Robert Frey, www.dixiedualsport.com.

Oct. 24-25: Payson, A Z; Arizona Trail Riders, Don Hood; ( 6 02) 6 92-9382; www.arizonatrailriders.org.

Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Port Elizabeth, NJ ; TriCounty Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus (85 6 ) 785-2754, www. teamhammer.org.

Nov. 7-8: Port Elizabeth, NJ ; Tri-County Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus; (85 6 ) 785-2754; www.teamhammer.org.

Nov. 7-8: Jenkins, NJ ; Meteor MC, Mike Reign; (85 6 ) 287-8170; www.meteormc.com.

Nov. 27-28: Los Angeles, CA ; AMA District 37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; ( 6 26 ) 792-7384; www. district37ama.org.

INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO

Oct. 12-17: Figueira da Foz, Portugal: Federação Nacional de Motociclismo; fnm-geral@netcabo.pt; www.fnm.pt

DUAL-SPORT

AMA KTM National Dual-Sport Trail Riding Series www.amadirectlink.com /roadride /ds /

July 11-12: McCloud, CA: Norcal DualSport, Troy Raun; (530) 26 2-1342; www.norcaldualsport.com.

July 19-25: Gaylord, MI: Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, Lewis Shuler, (517) 416 -0126 , ccckids@ verizon.net, www.cycleconservationclub.org

Aug. 8-9: Hancock, NY: Bear Creek Sportsmen, Linda Rizzon, (973) 953- 6 308; bearcreeksportsmen.com.

Aug. 22-23: McCloud, CA: Norcal DualSport, Troy Raun; (530) 26 2-1342; www.norcaldualsport.com.

Sept. 5-6: New Straitsville, OH: New Straitsville Enduro Riders, Steve Wheeler, (740) 394-2220; nsenduro.com.

Sept. 12-13: Cadiz, KY: K T Riders, Jesse Thomas, (270) 522-3703; ginny42211@yahoo.com.

Sept. 12-13: Redding, CA: Redding Dirt Riders, K arl Hankins, (530) 953-7272; info@reddingdirtriders.com.

Sept. 19-20: Medford, OR: Motorcycle Riders Assoc., Jeff Moffet, (541) 773-7433; jeff@omatours.com.

Sept. 19-20: Sterling, IL: Brushpoppers MC, Jack Suption, (815) 6 22-4099; geocities.com/brushpoppers.

Sept. 26-27: Boyne Falls, MI: Great Lakes Dual Sporters, Jeramey Valley, (989) 751- 6 8 6 3; gldsmc.org.

Sept. 26-27: Logan, OH: Buckeye Dualsporters, Bill K aeppner, (740) 380-3050; kaeppnerswoods.com.

Sept. 26-27: Wabeno, WI: Wisconsin Dual Sport

JUL 12 (S,Y): LA K E MILLS (D-16 ): A Z TALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, HAR V EY SCHAV E; 6 AM; CLUBGROUNDS-GOMOL RD I-94 TO 26 /S TO B/W TO GOMOL; (414) 297-93 67

JUL 19 (S,T): DENMAR K (D-16 ): SPORTS & , GEORGE TABALS K E; 6 AM; Z ANDAR RD; (920) 4 6 5-1200

JUL 22 (S,T): PORTAGE (D-16 ): CMJ RACEWAY LLC, CHRIS L HALV ERSON; 3 PM; COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS; ( 6 08) 6 35-8422

JUL 25 (S,T): AR K ANSAW (D-16 ): 2 DAY E V ENT: AR K ANSAW CREE K CYCLE CLUB, RANDY RICHARDSON; AR K ANSAW CYCLE PK HWY 10 TO TOWN/S ON CR N/R ON CR SS/L CR D; (715) 285-5 679

Riders, Brad Eggum, widualsportriders.org.

Sept. 26-27: Groveland, CA: Family Off-Road Adventures, Lawrence Borgens, (209) 6 49-3 6 33; www. familyoffroadadventures.com.

Sept. 26-27: Columbus, IN ; StoneyLonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill; (812) 343-9772; www. stoneylonesomemc.com.

Oct. 3-4: Mt. Solon, VA: Northern V irginia Trail Riders, Dave Bludgett, (703) 791-4240; nvtr.org.

Oct. 17-18: McArthur, OH: Enduro Riders Assoc., Steve Barber; ( 614) 891-13 6 9; enduroriders.com.

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Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Port Elizabeth, NJ: Tri-County Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus; (85 6 ) 785-2754; teamhammer.org.

Nov. 7-8: Jenkins, NJ: Meteor MC, Mike Reign; (85 6 ) 287-8170; meteormc.com.

Nov. 27-28: Los Angeles, CA: AMA District 37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders, ( 6 26 ) 792-7384; district37ama.org.

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Guest Column

Husband And Wife Racers

The Raines Share A Passion For—And Success At—Off-Road Racing

Jason and Emily Raines are the rarest of couples—a husband and wife who both race competitively, on the same courses. At presstime, Jason, who’s also the defending 2008 AMA Racing Eastern Hare Scrambles Champion, was fourth overall in the 2009 AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, while Emily was fourth in the series’ women’s class.

Jason: We both started riding when we were young, 5 and 4. Actually, we used to battle it out against each other when we were growing up in the 125 junior class in Washington state. Then I moved back east and started racing and did the national scene. I came back home, and we got together, and here we are racing. When I was racing her, she always got the best starts, and I always had to work around her.

Emily: I think he was always a fast guy, ever since he was born. I didn’t ever really talk to him when we were kids, but everyone knew his name, even when we were younger. The funny thing is that when we look back at some of our parents’ videotapes of us racing, back when we

were kids at Seattle International Raceway, I swear, they had to be sitting right next to each other watching us.

Jason: A lot of the racers’ wives ride, but there’s not a lot of competitiveness. In Washington, people know her, that she’s one of the top riders, but when we go someplace like Florida, we were practicing, and people are like, “Wow your wife really goes fast.” It’s surprising to them. It’s great.

Emily: At the GNCC races, all the racers’ wives, we’re part of the pit crews. But it’s neat to get out there on the start line with him and ride at the same time. It’s not that I see him too much out there anyways. Sometimes we’ll be at a stop together and we can talk about things that are going on. I don’t think a lot of couples get to do that, and that’s neat.

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