Motorcycle Racing and Riding

This one is showing up on all the best Web sites.  Bill Wagner doing Sachsenring supermoto stylee no doubt.

Originally posted 2009-09-21 22:04:22.

Originally published 2009-10-12, edited 2009-12-26, content by Joe Salas and Paul Danger Kile.

Supermoto is a form of racing that combines on-road, and off-road, within the same track. The racers typically ride dirt bikes with road-racing parts added. What if one were to take an SV650 bike to a Supermoto race? It’s too big, right?

Dan Sewell races for CODE4Racing, is sponsored by Twin Works Factory, and teaches for Z2TrackDays. Here is his Web page. Below are images of Dan racing an SV650 in Supermoto. When does anyone do that? This may be the first time!

The photographer, Joe Salas, gave us permission to use the  images here.  Joe photographs track days, and races, and makes the photos available at 4theriders.com.

Here is what we know about the 2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Schedule so far. DMG AMA Pro is working on many more events, but these ones are confirmed. They are listed here in date, location, class order. Have fun!

Didn’t we see the awards banquet on OTT? That was the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG) AMA Pro Awards Banquet for AMA Pro Roadracers, this is the the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Awards Banquet for offroad championships such as the AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships and the AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series. These are different organizations with different goals and different corporate cultures, although they are sharing branding, which is never a good idea.

2009 AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Muse Hall
• Date: Friday December 4, 2009
• Time: Cocktail reception – 5 p.m. Dinner – 6 p.m. Ceremony – 7 p.m.
• Dress: cocktail attire – jacket required
• See a list of nominees below.
• Tickets can be purchased here through November 29.
• Accommodations Web site
• Let’s Rock Events Web site

2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance, presented by Fox Shox

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Poolside
• Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
• Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m
• Accommodations Web site
• Admission: free go here for the AMA’s Let’s Rock Events Web site.

2009 Hall of Fame Inductees Autograph Session

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Poolside
• Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
• Time: Noon
• Meet current Hall of Famers, and inductees.
• See a list of inductees below.
• Accommodations Web site
• Adminssion: free go here for the AMA’s Let’s Rock Events Web site.

2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Muse Hall
• Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
• Times: cocktail reception at 6 PM, dinner at 7 PM, ceremony at 8 PM.
• Dress: cocktail attire – jacket required
• MC: Perry King
• See a list of inductees below.
• Tickets can be purchased here through November 29.
• Accommodations Web site
• Let’s Rock Events Web site

AMA Hall of Fame Inductees

• Robert Bates: industry innovator
• Randy Hawkins: off-road champion
• Bob Fox and Geoff Fox: motorsports giants
• Gilles Vaillancourt: suspension pioneer
• Mona Ehnes: off-highway rights activis
• David Hough: motorcycle safety advocate
• Gary Mathers: race team manager
• Chuck Palmgren: dirt-track racer and tuner

AMA Racing Special Awards Nominees

AMA Racing Athlete of the Year Awards Nominees

• Russell Bobbitt, Fayetteville, Ga., AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Champion Series, presented by Moose Racing
• Greg Hancock, Costa Mesa, Calif., AMA/USA Speedway National Championship
• Russ Pearson, Henderson Nev., AMA Racing Hare & Hound National Championship

AMA Racing ATV Athlete of the Year Nominees

• Chris Borich, Sunbury, Penn., Can-Am Grand National Cross Country
• Paula Shank, Petersburg, Penn., AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship, ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship
• Brandon Sommers, Millersburg, Ohio, AMA Racing National ATV Hare Scrambles Championship

AMA Racing Veteran/Senior Rider of the Year Nominees

• Randy Blackwell, Owensville, Missouri, AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships
• Sam Gaige, Rochester, N.Y., AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships
• John Grewe, Cedar Springs, Mich., AMA Racing Arenacross Championship Series

ATV Veteran/Senior Rider of the Year Nominees Nominees

• Lee Dickerson, Middletown, Penn., AMA Racing National ATV Hare Scrambles Championship
• James Perry, Adolphus, Ky., AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship
• Dave Simmons, Painesville, Ohio, Can-Am Grand National Cross Country

AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year Nominees

• Maria Forsberg, Brier, Wash., WORCS, International Six Days Enduro
• Erin Hunter, San Francisco, Calif., AMA National Land Speed Record Holder
• Kacy Martinez, Sunol, Calif., WORCS, AMA Racing West Hare Scrambles Championship

ATV Female Rider of the Year Nominees

• Angel Atwell, Grove City, Penn., Can-Am ATV Grand National Cross Country
• Heather Byrd, Union City, Tenn., ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship
• Paula Shank, Petersburg, Penn., AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship

AMA Racing Youth Rider of the Year Nominees

• Adam Cianciarulo, Port Orange, Fla., Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships
• Jake Lewis, Princeton, Ky., AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships
• Gage McAllister, Lincoln, Calif., AMA Racing Supermoto Championship

ATV Youth Rider of the Year Nominees

• Daniel Bennett, Winterville, N.C., AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship
• Doug Howarth, Cortland, N.Y., Can-Am Grand National Cross Country
• Mark Madl, Kathleen, Fla., ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship

AMA Racing Media Award Nominees

• Dick Lague, Ignition 3 TV: ISDE and Bonneville Speed Records Video Productions
• Vurb Moto: Premier online source for Amateur Motocross
• Steve Berkner: ISDE coverage

AMA Racing Event Promotions Awards Nominees

AMA Racing Motocross Organizer of the Year Nominees

• MX Sports LLC: Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships
• Reads Racing: Fulton County MX, Sweet 16, D&D Motorsports, Hangtime MX Park, Sweet 16 MX, Trojan Raceway, Fulton County MX.
• Unlimited Sports MX: Florida Gold Cup, Mini O’s, Florida Winter AM Series, Winter National Olympics

AMA Racing Off-Road Organizer of the Year Nominees

• NATC (North American Trials Council): NATC Observed Trials National Championship Series
• NEPG (National Enduro Promotions Group): Rekluse/AMA National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing
• WFO Promotions: Hare Scrambles and Enduros (Illinois)

AMA Racing Track Racing Organizer of the Year Nominees

• Baja Acres: AMA Racing Ice Race Grand Championships
• BUB Racing Inc.: International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB
• WERA Motorcycle Road Racing: AMA Vintage Road Race Grand Championships

AMA Racing ATV Organizer of the Year Nominees

• Miles Mountain MX, Ekland, Penn.: Motocross and Hare Scrambles events
• Victory Sports Inc.: Motocross and Dirt Track events, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
• Racer Productions Inc.: Grand National Cross Country Series

AMA Racing Club of the Year Nominees

• Dayton Motorcycle Club, Dayton, Ohio: Grand Tours, Motocross, Dirt Track, Hare Scrambles, future home of AMA Racing Hillclimb Grand Championships
• Madison Motorcycle Club, Madison, Wisc.: AMA Charter No. 2, Poker Runs, Hare Scrambles, Enduro and Dual Sport Rides
• Square Deal Motorcycle Club, Port Crane, N.Y.: Mud and Snow Scrambles, Dirt Track, Hare Scrambles

The following was brought to us by the American Motorcyclist Association:

“It is outrageous that Rep. Hinchey would attempt to bypass congressional procedures to put into motion the intentions of a bill that lacks the support of even one representative from the state that bill would impact,” said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. “This attempt is even more shocking in the sense that much of the land in question does not even meet the definition of Wilderness included in federal law. According to the Wilderness Act of 1964, Wilderness can only apply to lands ‘retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation.’”

Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.), along with 88 other U.S. representatives who joined Hinchey in sending the letter, is asking for the administrative action while the House debates H.R. 1925, also called America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009.

Not a single representative from Utah supports H.R. 1925, which would designate 9.4 million acres managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as Wilderness.

Once land is designated as Wilderness, no vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs or bicycles, are allowed on that land. Even horseback riders would be limited.

“It is outrageous that Rep. Hinchey would attempt to bypass congressional procedures to put into motion the intentions of a bill that lacks the support of even one representative from the state that bill would impact,” said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. “This attempt is even more shocking in the sense that much of the land in question does not even meet the definition of Wilderness included in federal law. According to the Wilderness Act of 1964, Wilderness can only apply to lands ‘retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation.’”

Included in the 9.4 million acres that the representative from New York wants to close forever to Utah’s OHV community are existing OHV riding areas around Moab, the San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock. These popular OHV areas represent some of the most important remaining OHV recreation areas in Utah, and are some of the most popular with responsible OHV riders. The targeted areas also include existing roads and developments.

H.R. 1925 would be particularly harmful coming on the heels of the recently enacted Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which closed more than 2 million acres of public lands. This vast Wilderness bill would take away additional recreation opportunities that stimulate the local economies and are currently enjoyed by local residents and visitors alike.

The AMA is calling on all motorcyclists and OHV enthusiasts to help stop H.R. 1925. The fastest way to reach your U.S. representative is a telephone call. You can find contact information for your elected officials by entering your zip code at AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues and Legislation. A pre-written e-mail is also available to send to your representative by following the “Take Action” option after entering your information at the above website.

To see the Utah delegation and Ranking Member Doc Hastings speak out against H.R. 1925, click here: http://republicans.resourcescommittee.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=147628

The Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on Oct. 1 to consider H.R. 1925. To view a video recording of that hearing, click here: http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=27&extmode=view&extid=292

Originally posted 2009-11-12 17:20:58.

Image owned by the AMA, and linked from: home.ama-cycle.org

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today the 2010 schedule for the AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship Series, which determines the country’s top desert racers every year in a number of skill- and machine-based classes.

New for 2010, the AMA has partnered with the National Hare & Hound Association (NHHA), which will promote the series. The NHHA is made up of four AMA District 37 clubs: Desert MC, Vikings MC, Four Aces MC and 100’s MC.

“Similar to how our partnership with the National Enduro Promoting Group has reaped benefits for the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series presented by Moose Racing, working with the NHHA will help elevate the AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship Series in 2010,” said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley.

The NHHA’s Ryan Sanders says the group is already moving ahead to advance the 2010 championship.

“Our goal is to elevate the AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship Series and return it to its position as a premier national championship,” Sanders said. “We intend to do that by securing sponsorship and working with the clubs to achieve uniformity. We want our racers to be greeted by the same format, the same sign-up procedures, and the same signage at every event. Beyond that, we intend to promote, promote, promote.

“We’ve also teamed up with accomplished desert racer Chris Blais as series manager,” Sanders continued. “Chris brings his years of racing experience to help make sure we keep this a series built for racers and not necessarily a series built just for profit.”

Bromley said the first step was putting together an exciting schedule for racers.

“The 10-round schedule will once again provide the country’s top desert racers with a number of exciting courses,” Bromley said. “In addition, with multiple rounds scheduled after the summer break, we’re expecting the suspense of the championship to go down to the wire, bringing many racers and fans out to enjoy the fall portion of the program.”

The 2010 AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship Series will begin Jan. 24 at the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area near Lucerne, Calif. The 10-round championship will see action in California, Nevada, Idaho and Utah. The complete schedule is below.

2010 AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship Series Schedule

Round 1

Jan. 24
Desert M/C
Dale Shuttleworth
(909) 578-1599
desertmotorcycleclub@yahoo.com
DesertMC.com
LOC: Johnson Valley OHVA, Lucerne, Calif.

Round 2

Feb. 14
Four Aces MC
Richie Wohlers
(805) 358-2668
richie@fouracesmc.org
FourAcesMC.org
LOC: Spangler Hills OHV, Ridgecrest, Calif.

Round 3

March 7
Roadrunner Off-Road Racing
Kirk Hester
(760) 275-9852
roadrunneroffroad@hotmail.com
RoadRunnerOffroad.org
LOC: Superstition OHVA, El Centro, Calif.
GPS: 32° 54′7.23″N 115° 47′15.86″W

Round 4

March 21
Dirt Inc.
Bill Walsh
(208) 459-6871
braaap@cableone.net
DirtIncRacing.com
LOC: Murphy, Idaho

Round 5 (no ATVs)*

April 10
Sageriders MC
Kari Christman
(435) 851-1138
dezchik111@yahoo.com
Sageriders.com
LOC: Jericho, Utah

Round 6

April 25
Vikings MC
Alex Rodriguez
(760) 834-5006
alex@arrowdevelopment.net
VikingsMC.com
Loc: Johnson Valley OHVA, Lucerne, Calif.

Round 7

May 15
Sugarloafers
Rob Davies
(435) 743-4180
offrdsp@hotmail.com
SugarloafersMC.com
LOC: Jericho, Utah

Round 8 (no ATVs)*

June 5
Utah Desert Foxes
Steve Rij
(801) 964-8773
steve.bmp@att.net
UtahDesertFoxes.com
LOC: Wendover, Nev.

Round 9

Oct. 10
SoCal MC
Justin Shultz
(949) 981-6776
justins@bgainsurance.com
SoCalMC.com
LOC: TBA

Round 10

Oct. 24
100’s MC
Ryan Sanders
(949) 584-9395
ryansanders24@hotmail.com
100sMC.org
LOC: Lucerne Valley, Calif.
 
*The U.S. Bureau of Land Management does not allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) competition at these locations.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.

The AMA sent this Press Release listing the 2010 national numbers for pro-licensed riders in Supercross and Motocross. There aren’t a lot of changes. Some good people got lower numbers. We have to say that this traditional system of assigning numbers to riders is ideal. DMG/AMA Pro switched to the NASCAR system of assigning numbers to teams for their roadracing series. It’s sometimes difficult to find data on which rider was actually on a given bike at a given race. We prefer the system used by the off-road folks.

Images were added by dangerismymiddlename.com, but they are linked-from www.supercross.com, and www.allisports.com. They are the property of www.supercross.com and www.allisports.com.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — In partnership with Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the 2010 national numbers for pro-licensed riders in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, and the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
National numbers in the disciplines of Supercross and Motocross are assigned by the following process:

1. No. 1: The current series champion must run the No. 1 plate in that series.
2. Nos. 2-9: A champion from the previous competition year may choose a permanent single-digit number if available, with the exception of No. 4. The AMA has reserved No. 4 for exclusive use by Ricky Carmichael through 2011.
3. Nos. 10-999: Riders who finish in the top 10 in combined championship points in Supercross, Motocross 250 and Motocross 450 competition in the previous competition year have the option to choose a career national two-digit number, if available. These riders, by their option, may instead select a three-digit national number.
4. Riders who finish outside the top 10 but in the top 100 in combined championship points in Supercross, Motocross 250 and Motocross 450 competition in the previous year will be assigned consecutive two-digit numbers from the available supply until that supply is exhausted.
5. A comparison of riders’ best moto finishes breaks a tie, unless one of those riders competed in only one discipline. In the case of a tie between a rider who rode one discipline (e.g., Supercross) and a rider who rode both disciplines, the tie is broken in favor of the rider who rode both series.
6. A rider who fails to earn at least one championship point during the season preceding the current season will lose his or her career number and be issued a new number based on current points. Special consideration is given to a rider if an injury impeded participation the previous year.
7. Note: Lower three-digit competition numbers (e.g., 100-125) are traditionally held for past or current champions from non-U.S. series who participate in a Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, or a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross event.

AMA National Motocross/Supercross Competition Numbers

* Career numbers
** New career numbers for 2010

*2: Ryan Villopoto

*3: Mike Brown

**5: Ryan Dungey (No. 1, Motocross 250 and Supercross Lites West)

*7: James Stewart (No. 1, Supercross)

*8: Grant Langston

*9: Ivan Tedesco

10: Thomas Hahn
*11: Travis Preston

12: Jake Weimer

*13: Heath Voss

*14: Kevin Windham

*15: Timmy Ferry

*16: John Dowd

17: Justin Barcia

*18: David "Davi" Millsaps

19: Tommy Searle

20: Broc Tickle

21: Blake Wharton

*22: Chad Reed (No. 1, Motocross 450)

23: Justin Brayton

*24: Brett Metcalfe

*25: Nathan Ramsey

*26: Michael Byrne

*27: Nicholas Wey

28: Tyla Rattray

*29: Andrew Short

30: Cody Cooper

31: Matthew Lemoine
32: Kyle Cunningham

**33: Josh Grant

34: James Albertson
35: Matthew Goerke
36: Darryn Durham
37: Tyler Bowers

38: Trey Canard

39: Ricky Dietrich
40: Jake Moss
41: Kyle Regal
42: Ben Evans
43: Steven Clarke
44: PJ Larsen

45: Austin Stroupe

46: Ryan Sipes
47: Matt Boni

48: Max Anstie

49: William Hahn
50: Alex Martin

51: Paul Carpenter

52: Antonio Balbi
53: Jeff Alessi

54: Jason Lawrence

55: Kyle Chisholm
56: Ben Coisy
57: Jarred Browne
58: Weston Peick
59: Daniel Reardon
*60: Broc Hepler
61: Vince Freise
62: Jason Thomas
63: Sean Borkenhagen
64: Taylor Futrell
65: Troy Adams
66: Blake Baggett
67: Chris Blose
68: Robert Kiniry
69: Adam Chatfield
70: Robby Marshall
71: Kyle Summers
72: Christian Craig
73: Ben Lamay
74: Tucker Hibbert

*75: Josh Hill

76: Martin Davalos
77: Charles J Summey
78: Gavin Gracyk
79: Justin Sipes
80: Billy Laninovich
81: Cole Siebler
82: Jesse Casillas
83: Steve Boniface
84: Michael Hall
85: Scott Champion
86: Bobby Bonds
87: Les Smith
88: Ricky Renner
89: Jacob Marsack
90: Willy Browning
91: Jase Lewis
92: Michael Willard
93: Justin McDonald
94: Ryan Morais
95: Lucas Crespi
96: Josh Hansen
97: Robert Fitch
98: Roberto Castro
99: Topher Ingalls

**377: Christophe Pourcel (No. 1, Supercross Lites East)

*800: Mike Alessi

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.

About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series — the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

We received the following email from the American Motorcyclist Association. It looks good. Check it out.

Dear AMA racers and fans:

The fourth issue of AMA Racer is now available at AmericanMotorcyclist.com/amaracer/1/4/. Dedicated to delivering news for AMA members who compete in AMA-sanctioned races and meets, AMA Racer includes rules updates, news about national championship events and series, racer profiles and highlights of major upcoming events.

Issue 4 focuses on what’s happened on the motocross front this year, including news from the Motocross of Nations and the Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur Motocross National Championships. We also provide an update of motocross advancement and explain a new format for determining our amateur Arenacross champions.

This issue also includes key information that will interest all our AMA Racing Amateur Champions: details of the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, which will happen this Dec. 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Followed the next evening by the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Induction Ceremony, the banquet kicks off one of the year’s biggest weekends in motorcycling. (More info: AmericanMotorcyclist.com/LetsRock)

Check out the latest issue of AMA Racer, and feel free to share the above link.

Thoughts, story ideas and suggestions? Drop us a line at AMARacer@ama-cycle.org.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio – The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today the schedule for the 2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series presented by Moose Racing. In addition to welcoming many favorite venues back to the schedule, the 2010 season will take the championship to Maine for the first time in decades.

“This schedule has shaped up to be one of the best ever,” said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. “The National Enduro Promotions Group (NEPG) has worked hard the last few years to take this series to the next level, and we’re looking forward to reaching even greater heights in 2010.”

The National Enduro title was first awarded in 1923, and is one of the longest-running national motorsports championships in the world. The championship series features AMA Racing-sanctioned events and is one of the premier off-road racing series in the country, giving both amateur competitors and the country’s fastest enduro racers a showcase for their talents.

One of the highlights for many racers this summer will be the return to the national schedule of the Jack Pine Enduro. The Jack Pine dates to the first year of the championship when the race crowned the first-ever national champion. Oscar Lenz won the title that year.

“With the Jack Pine once again being part of the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series presented by Moose Racing schedule, the return of the historic Alligator Enduro — which will celebrate its 60th running this year — and our trip to the challenging woods of the Northeast, we’re looking forward to a special year in 2010,” said the NEPG’s Alan Randt. “We believe we’ve put together a program that offers our racers and fans variety, exposure and, of course, the challenging terrain and great riding that they demand.”

Randt says that the NEPG will continue to hone some of the improvements it has introduced to the series the last two years, including electronic scoring.

“There are challenges in collecting scores from all the checks, some of which can be 20 miles out, and delivering final results in a timely manner,” Randt says. “But with computer technology and cell phone coverage being what they are these days, typically if we have a strong enough signal we can provide nearly real-time scoring.”

Randt says that other improvements for 2010 include a more consistent pro purse, and additional factory involvement.

This year’s championship will begin on Jan. 31 in the Manchester State Forest near Wedgefield, S.C. The 10-round championship will wrap on Oct. 2 in Matthews, Ind. The full schedule is below. For updates, see AMARacing.com and NationalEnduro.com.

2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series presented by Moose Racing Schedule

Enduro image owned-by, linked-to, and linked-from Bobby Altman's Flickr account. Click on image to go to Bobby Altman's Flickr feed.

Enduro image owned-by, linked-to, and linked-from Bobby Altman's Flickr account. Click on image to go to Bobby Altman's Flickr feed.

Round 1

Jan. 31
SERMA
Johnny McCoy
803-481-5169
johnny_mccoy@hotmail.com
SERMAClub.com
LOC: Manchester State Forest – Wedgefield, S.C.
GPS: 33.86N 80.50W

Round 2

Feb. 21
Cherokee Cycle Club
Garrett McKey
678-231-5858
gmckey@bellsouth.net
SETRA.org
LOC: Greensboro, Ga.

Round 3

March 4
Daytona Dirt Riders
Steve Pettenger
386-615-0722
daytonadirtrider@aol.com
DaytonaDirtRiders.org
LOC: Daytona Beach, Fla.

Round 4

March 28
Lubbock Trail Riders
Kelly Simmons
806-548-1260
krsiii@nts-online.net
LubbockTrailRiders.org
LOC: Glass Ranch – Kalgary, Texas

Round 5

April 18
NATRA
Paul Traufler
256-837-0084
wintrak@hiwaay.net
NATRA.DirtRider.net
LOC: West Point, Tenn.

Round 6

May 16
Missouri Mudders
Michael Silger
636-639-6373
michael.silger@avnet.com
MoMudders.com
LOC: St. Joe ORV Park – Park Hills, Mo.

Round 7

June 20
Inyan Kara Riders
Paul Douglas
307-468-2840
pauld@rtconnect.net
NationalEnduro.com
LOC: Upton, Wy.
GPS: 44° 05′47N 104° 37′091

Round 8

July 25
Lansing Motorcycle Club
Jeff Hunt
231-267-9534
info@natrionalenduro.com
LansingMotorcycleClub.org
LOC: Moorestown, Mich.

Round 9

Aug. 22
Seacoast Trail Riders
Peter Anania
603-436-4331
dmcdj@comcast.net
SeaCoastTrailRiders.org
LOC: North Berwich, Maine

Round 10

October 2
Muddobbers MC
Doug Spence
jspence@me.com
MudDobbersMC.org
LOC: Matthews, Ind.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.