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AMA announces AMA Vintage Motocross and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles National Championship Series
January 24, 2013
Vintage
motorcycles and the men and women who love to race them will see more track
time this summer in the AMA Vintage Motocross and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles
National Championship Series. The new series will kick off on May 4-5 in
Athens, Ohio, and wrap up at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio, on
July 19-21.
"Vintage racing is an important part of the AMA's past, present and
future, and I'm pleased that we are able to expand our vintage motocross
program into a series," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "Our
members have expressed considerable interest in more vintage racing and we're
pleased to partner with an experienced promoter. I'm looking forward to some
great racing on the track, as well as some invigorating bench racing and
reminiscing about old times that goes hand-in-hand with the sport."
Each round will feature two days of racing: vintage hare scrambles and
motocross competition on Saturdays and post-vintage hare scrambles and
motocross on Sundays.
"Few pastimes are as liberating, exciting and fun as riding a dirtbike
fast through the woods -- just like when we were kids," said AMA Off-Road
Manager Chuck Weir. "Vintage motorcycle competition remains one of the
most accessible, affordable and least-intimidating ways to get involved in
motorsports racing. I encourage all AMA members with a vintage motorcycle in
their sheds to consider battling for an AMA Vintage National Championship in
2013. Who says you can't be young again?"
AMA-chartered promoter Bart Newman from Log Road MX will serve as the series
organizer in addition to hosting the second round on June 1-2.
"The chance to be a part of the AMA Vintage National Championship Series
has been in the works for a couple years," said Newman. "Assembling a
group of fellow promoters with a passion for the sport was paramount in making
this series a success, and we have done that. This four-race series incorporates
hare scrambles, vintage motocross and modern support classes for riders from
10-years old to 100-years old. I am super pumped to be a part it."
The AMA Vintage Motocross and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles National Championship
Series expand the AMA Vintage Grand Championships, held each summer at AMA
Vintage Motorcycle Days. Previously, AMA-sanctioned vintage racing followed the
AMA Grand Championship model, which has a long and proven history with premier
events such as the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta
Lynn's and the Dirt Track Grand Championships.
The vintage motocross and hare scrambles series join the AMA Vintage Dirt Track
National Championship Series, which is in its third year and also features a
round at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
More information about the AMA Vintage Motocross and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles
National Championship Series can be found at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/nationalchampionships/vintagenationals.aspx.
AMA Vintage Motocross
and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles National Championship Series
May 4-5: Action Sports, Athens, Ohio
June 1-2: Log Road, Bronson, Mich.
June 22-23: Lincoln Trails, Casey, Ill.
July 19-21: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio
About the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1990 by the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, the goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Hall of Fame's three major exhibition halls feature the machines and memorabilia of those who have contributed notably to the sport. The Motorcycle Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to motorcycling, including those known for their contributions to road riding, off-road riding and all categories of racing, as well as those who have excelled in business, history, design and engineering. More information can be found at MotorcycleMuseum.org.