AMA Announces 2007 Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 will be held from July 27-29, 2007 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

As in previous years, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will kick off a ten-day celebration of motorcycling at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, concluding with the AMA Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire the following weekend, August 3-5, 2007.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, which will benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, will include exhibits of classic motorcycles and memorabilia, the all-brands AMA Swapmeet, bike shows, a full slate of American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) racing, and other features to be announced in the coming months.

Vintage Motorcycle Days is one of the biggest vintage motorcycle events in the U.S.A., with attendance estimated at approximately 40,000 enthusiasts each year.

For the latest news about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, visit www.AMADirectlink.com.

AHRMA Vintage Racing Schedule at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

July 2, 2007 - The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) will present a full gamut of vintage racing competition at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington at this year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 27-29.

This is the biggest event on the AHRMA calendar. Competition kicks off Friday with observed trials in the morning and dirt track racing that evening.  There will be two complete rounds of roadracing action (Saturday and Sunday) and two full days of historic motocross racing—with the vintage, pre-'75, bikes running Saturday and the post-vintage, through the early 80s, bikes taking to the track Sunday.

A highlight of the motocross event will be the Race of Champions taking place at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.  A full gate of past motocross champions is planned and the following are expected to attend: Brad Lackey, Danny LaPorte, Rick Johnson, Gary Jones, Billy Liles, Andy Stacy, Graham Noyce, Gary Semics, Mickey Kessler, Marty Smith, Tommy Croft, Ron Lechien, Rick Sieman, Marty Tripes, Jeff Smith, Dick Mann, John DeSoto, Jimmy Weinert, Mike Bell, Rex Staten, Donnie Hansen, Mark Barnett and Ron Pomeroy. An autograph session will follow.

The weekend offers something for every vintage motorcycling enthusiast to see and do including the world-famous swap meet, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Auction, bike shows, a Tony DiStefano MX school, new-bike demo rides, stunt shows, seminars and much, much more.

Please visit ahrma.org for the latest, updated information. For a comprehensive overview of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, including directions and lodging information, visit the AMA's Web site, www.amadirectlink.com, and look for the Vintage Motorcycle Days link under the "AMA Events" heading.

AHRMA Roadrace Schedule

Friday July 27: Roadrace practice day

Saturday July 28: Practice, 8 a.m., racing at noon.

Sunday July 29: Practice, 8 a.m., racing at noon.

AHRMA Off-Road Schedule

Friday July 27: Trials. 8 a.m., trials sign-up in woods area next to spectator camping. 10 a.m., trials starts in woods next to spectator camping area.

AHRMA Dirt Track Schedule

Friday July 27: Noon, dirt track sign-up begins at Ashland County Fairgrounds. 3 p.m., practice; 5:30, heat races; 8, racing begins.

Saturday July 28: Vintage Motocross - 7 a.m., vintage motocross registration opens. 9:45, VMX racing begins at MX track next to spectator camping.

11:15, OSSA Lap of Honor on MX track.

12:30 p.m., VMX Race of Champions.

1 p.m., Autograph session with invited Race of Champions riders at the MX track.

Sunday July 29: Post-Vintage Motocross - 7 a.m., Post-vintage MX registration opens in woods next to spectator camping area. 9:45 a.m., PVMX racing begins at track next to spectator camping area.

UPDATE: Willie G. & Springer Named Grand Marshals of the 2007 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Willie G. Davidson and Jay Springsteen will be honored as the "Grand Marshals" of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, to be held July 27-29 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Known to millions worldwide simply as "Willie G.," Davidson is celebrated for shaking up the design department at Harley-Davidson Motor Company with new and innovative ideas that helped usher in a new era for the Milwaukee-based company.  The grandson of William A. Davidson, one of the company's original founders, Willie G. was part of the group of employees that bought the company back from AMF and helped guide it to prosperity during the 1980s.  He was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.

Springsteen is considered one of the best AMA Grand National flat-track racers of all time, and over the years the Harley-Davidson rider became the series' most beloved competitor.  Bursting onto the scene in 1975 as AMA Rookie of the Year, "Springer" went on to win three consecutive AMA Grand National Championships starting in 1976.  In 1982 he became the first to reach 30 AMA Grand National wins, ultimately earning 43 wins over the longest racing career in series history.  He was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2003.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster will be the "Featured Marque" at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 (see below).  Introduced as the XL in 1957, the Sportster celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. This landmark line of motorcycles, like Willie G. and Springer, has become an indisputable icon in American motorcycling and has had a significant impact on American culture.

In addition to the XL, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 will honor the Sportster's earlier siblings, including the K, KK, KH, KHK, KR and XR models.  Owners of these motorcycles are invited to bring their machines to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 for display in the Sportster Corral.
A select group of early and significant examples will be chosen for a special Marque of the Year display.  For more information, contact Will Stoner at wstoner@ama-cycle.org or 614-856-1900 ext. 1227.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007, which will benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, will include exhibits of classic motorcycles and memorabilia, the all-brands AMA Swapmeet, bike shows, a full slate of vintage racing, and other features to be announced in the coming months.

As in previous years, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will kick off a ten-day celebration of motorcycling at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, concluding with the AMA Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire the following weekend, August 3-5.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 To Celebrate the Harley Davidson Sportster
December 12, 2006 - The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that the Harley-Davidson Sportster will be the "Featured Marque" at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007.

Introduced as the XL in 1957, the Sportster will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2007.  This landmark line of motorcycles has become an indisputable icon in American motorcycling and has had a significant impact on American culture.

In addition to the XL, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 will honor the Sportster's earlier siblings, including the K, KK, KH, KR and XR models.

Owners of Sportster XL motorcycles, as well as owners of Harley-Davidson K, KK, KH, KR  and XR motorcycles, are invited to bring their machines to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007 for display in the Sportster Corral.  A select group of early and significant examples will be chosen for a special Marque of the Year display.  For more information, contact Will Stoner at wstoner@ama-cycle.org or 614-856-1900, extension 1227.

As in previous years, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will kick off a ten-day celebration of motorcycling at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, concluding with the AMA Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire the following weekend, August 3-5.