Page last updated: 12/20/2007

Photos: Matt Benson

Click on the image above to download an AHRMA Bike Week flyer. Please help get the word out by printing a few copies and distributing them to local motorcycle shops and clubs.

What'll it be for you? Roadracing on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway? An orgy of off-road competition at Hardrock Cycle Park? Barnstorming the Southeast with a caravan of vintage dirt trackers? All that and more is part of AHRMA's annual Bike Week experience. For 2007, the action goes from Feb. 28 to March 6, with a full menu of racing and awards banquets.

Read on to find out what's in store, and keep checking back as we fill in the details over the coming weeks.

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Roadracing
Handshifters, Vintage BOTT & Great Men
Off-road events at Hardrock
Dirt track 
Entry information
Lodging
Directions to the venues  
Weather forecasts

Roadracing

The big news is that the Daytona warm-up race is back at Roebling Road Raceway (above). A practice day will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 28, with the first round of the 2007 Historic Cup Series on Thursday, March 1. For those who have never been there, Roebling is a nine-turn, 2.02-mile-long road course just outside Savannah, Ga. Visit the track website below for more information about the facility.

Roebling schedule:

• Tuesday, Feb. 27 — Gates open 5-10 p.m. Camping permitted.
• Wednesday, Feb. 28  — Gates open, 7 a.m. Registration & tech open, 7:15. Practice begins, 9 a.m., with lunch break from 12-1 p.m.
• Thursday, March 1  — Gates open, 7 a.m. Registration & tech open, 7:15. Registration closes, 8:30. Practice begins, 9. Racing starts, 11.

The 2006 Roadrace Awards Banquet takes place Saturday, March 3, at the Holiday Inn in DeLand, Fla. A ticket order form was included in the January issue of Vintage Views and can be downloaded below.

Auctioneer Jerry Wood will emcee the Roadrace Awards Banquet, which this year includes a live auction and appearances by many of the Great Men. You may be lucky enough to walk away with a Cromwell helmet, donated by AHRMA’s own Bob Barker, or some other interesting bit of moto memorabilia. The evening gets started with live country music performed by Will Harding and his band at 5:30 p.m.; the dinner, auction and awards follow. Do you have something to donate? Contact Will Harding at 352-378-2540 to arrange a donation.

Then it's back to the Volusia County Fairgrounds on Sunday, March 4, for Daytona registration and tech inspection day. Schedule:

• Gates open at 7 a.m.
• Registration and tech open 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
• Mandatory riders' meetings at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Town Hall meeting, 12 p.m.

Roebling pre-entry list

Roebling practice schedule and race order

AHRMA moves to Daytona International Speedway on Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6. Note that the current "AMA" track layout will be used. Tentative plans were to run the old, 3.56-mile configuration, but logistics involving CCS racing and air fences will prevent this from happening in 2007. There is a chance the old layout might be used in '08.

Daytona schedule:

• Sunday, March 4 — Speedway move-in about 4 p.m., through Gate 40 (new tunnel; details at the fairgrounds riders' meeting).
• Monday & Tuesday, March 5 & 6 — Paddock opens, 6:30 a.m. Practice, 8-11 a.m. Racing begins, noon. Awards presentation (Monday only), 5 p.m. Everyone must leave paddock by 6 p.m. both days. All rigs, no matter what size, come and go through Gate 40.

If you are a CCS competitor who plans to race the AHRMA Daytona event, please click here for an information sheet.

Want a full-access paddock pass for AHRMA's Daytona roadraces and avoid waiting in the ticket line at the speedway? All you need to do is head over to the Volusia County Fairgrounds on Sunday the 4th for AHRMA's Daytona registration and tech day. The cost of the pass is $60 per person, and it's good for both days — Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6.

See the Bike Week bits and pieces section below for more about what's going on at Daytona.

Remember, pre-entries for Daytona and Roebling are due Friday, Feb. 2.

Daytona pre-entry list

Daytona practice schedule and race order

Resources:

• Roebling Road Raceway
• Daytona International Speedway
• Banquet ticket form (pdf format)
• Directions
• Lodging

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Honoring handshifters...

AHRMA will honor handshift motorcycles at Daytona ‘07. About 20 Australian handshift machines are expected to attend, and there will be a parade of bikes and national flags during the lunch break on Monday. Overseas riders are encouraged to bring along their nation's flag.

If you have a handshift motorcycle and would like to participate in the parade, the cost is $60 for the two-day AHRMA Daytona credential, which gives full access to the speedway for both days of AHRMA racing. Motorcycles will undergo a brief tech check for leaking fluids, and riders must wear safety gear (helmet, jacket, long pants, boots and gloves).

Click here to download an entry form (pdf format). You must pick up your credential either on Sunday, March 4, during tech and registration day at the Volusia County Fairgrounds or from 6-9 a.m. on Monday the 5th at the new tunnel entrance to the speedway of International Speedway Boulevard.

...Vintage Battle of the Twins...

On Tuesday, March 5, the men and machines that ushered in the era of twins racing will be honored with parade laps at the lunch break. Reno Leoni, Malcome Tunstall and Will Harding already have committed to participate, and AHRMA is looking for other riders and machines that raced BOTT in the 1980s to early '90s. Modern machines have progressed to the point where these early two-cylinder racers already could be considered "vintage" when compared to the motorcycles in AHRMA's Battle of Twins and Sound of Thunder classes.

If interested in participating, please use the form above in the handshifters section, and note the times for picking up credentials.

...and Great Men too

After a year's hiatus, the Great Men program is back, sponsored by Top Oil, Motion Pro and A&A. Dick Mann and other racing legends will be available for autographs, photos and bench racing during the March 3 registration and tech day at Volusia County Fairgrounds, plus the following two days at Daytona International Speedway. Check back for more names and times.

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Off-road events at Hardrock

That's Hardrock Cycle Park in Ocala, Fla., a place AHRMA last visited during Bike Week 2000. Plans were in place to return to Gatorback Cycle Park, but on Jan. 10 the track management called to say that AHRMA would not be able to use the facility for 2007. Fortunately, Hardrock was available, so we will be moving all our off-road events there, using the previously announced schedule.

Hardrock is about 40 miles south of Gatorback, with easy access from I-75. The 100-acre facility has several different motocross tracks and an extensive network of trails. Like Gatorback, it's a former limestone quarry, so you'll find more than the normal amount of elevation change offered in central Florida.

Now, if you were here before with AHRMA — or have heard stories from someone who was — the name that might come to mind is "Hard-as-a-rock." Well, that was then, and it's true that some turns of the motocross track developed a blue groove not unlike a dirt track. Now, however, things are very different. Over the past three years, the new owners have made many improvements, including constructing additional MX tracks with different surfaces and different layouts. Alex Moroz, AHRMA's eastern off-road coordinator, is working closely with Southeast Region vintage racers and track management to make sure that vintage and post-vintage racers both will enjoy courses that are entirely appropriate to the types of machines they are riding. Trials and cross country riders will find that Hardrock is an excellent venue for them as well. Give it a try!

The gate fee is $25 for three days, $20 for two days or $10 for one day. Primitive camping (no hookups) is $10 per day. There are indoor restrooms with showers, a parts and accessories shop, and food available.

AHRMA's newest national sponsor, backing the vintage motocross series, is Legends of MX, a group that will be honoring a different legend of the sport at each round of the series. England's Dave Bickers will the first of the Legends, taking part at Ocala.

Here's the schedule:

Friday, March 2, cross country (separate races for vintage and post-vintage), followed by observed trials. Contrary to what was previously announced, there will be no fee charged for transponders for cross country racers. The route will wind through pine woods, fields and various limestone quarry lakes.

• CC sign-up, 7:30 a.m. Sighting lap, 8:30. Vintage race, 9. PV race, 11.
• Trials sign-up, 10 a.m. Start, 1 p.m.

Hardrock cross country pre-entry list

Hardrock trial pre-entry list

On Friday evening, March 2, the 2006 Off-Road Awards Banquet takes place at the recently renovated Ocala Quality Inn. Come and celebrate the achievements of your fellow competitors. Special guest will be Todd Huffmann, producer of The Motocross Files TV show. A ticket order form is found in the January issue of Vintage Views and can be downloaded below. The festivities start at 7. A silent auction fundraiser is planned; vendors/donors call Alex, 315 415 6486. (Note: Parking is limited at the Quality Inn. Please leave trailers and big rigs parked at Hardrock Cycle Park and carpool where possible.)

Todd Huffmann (right) with MX great Marty Smith.

Saturday, March 3, vintage motocross. Note that the days for the vintage and post-vintage MX have been swapped this year.

• VMX sign-up, 7 a.m. Practice, 9. Racing, 10.
• Town Hall meeting, approximately 4 p.m., after racing concludes.

Hardrock VMX pre-entry list

Sunday, March 4, post-vintage MX.

• PVMX sign-up, 7 a.m. Practice, 9. Racing, 10.

Hardrock PVMX pre-entry list

The facility will be open for riding, so come early and get some time in on Hardrock's various tracks and trails. The main track will not be open for riding, as it will be prepped for the AHRMA nationals. A non-AHRMA modern trials will be held Saturday and Sunday for anyone interested in a little more feet-up action that weekend. Info: Barry Florin, 321-815-0586.

Resources:

• Hardrock Cycle Park
• Banquet ticket form (updated 1/16, pdf format)
• Directions
• Lodging

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Dirt track

AHRMA's three Bike Week dirt track events are now confirmed, and the big news is that we are headed back to historic Municipal Stadium, the center of Bike Week flat track action at Daytona Beach.

Things begin on Wednesday, Feb. 28, on the half-mile of Oglethorpe Speedway Park, just north of Savannah, Ga. Check back for event times. A Town Hall meeting will be held at 3 p.m. Schedule:

• Gates open, 6 p.m.
• Racing, 7:30 p.m.

The schedule for the Saturday, March 3, event at Daytona Municipal Stadium's short track looks like this:

• Gates open, 7 a.m.
• Sign up, 9 a.m.
• Practice, 11 a.m.
• Racing to follow.

On Wednesday, March 7, the short track at Volusia Speedway Park (formerly Volusia County Speedway) in Barberville is where the action takes place. Schedule:

• Sign up, 9 a.m.
• Practice, 11 a.m.
• Racing to follow.

The 2006 Dirt Track Awards Banquet will again be under the direction of Craig Breckon and held at the River Forest Campground, just outside DeLand, Fla. The date is Tuesday, March 6, and the starting time is 6 p.m. The ticket order form is below.

The three Bike Week rounds are sponsored by VMC Racing Frames (see Bits & pieces below).

Resources:

• Oglethorpe Speedway Park
• Volusia Speedway Park
• Banquet ticket form (pdf format)
• Directions
• Lodging

• Ducati does Daytona. Italian Valter Bartolini will ride the factory NCR Milona in the Battle of Twins and Sound of Thunder classes at Daytona. The Milona is a hand-built production racer powered by Ducati's 1000DS engine and weighing in at just 295 pounds. In addition, journalist-racer Nick Ienatsch will be competing in BOT on NCR Ducati "New Blue" 01. Long-time pro Larry Pegram also may race on another Ducati New Blue. The Ducati New Blue celebrates the 1977 Daytona-winning "Old Blue" Ducati 750SS ridden by Cycle magazine editor Cook Neilson. To create New Blue (above), NCR started with a new Ducati Sport 1000S, shaving off 84 pounds and adding 30 horsepower. To find out more, click here. (Posted 2/21) 
• Go, Guzzis! In announcing the return of The MG Cup for 2007, Guzzitech.com is offering an increased contingency payout for the AHRMA races at Daytona on March 5 and 6. The MG Cup prizes for Moto Guzzi racers in any class will be increased to: first place, $200; second place, $100; and third place, $50. There is no maximum payout limit. This special Daytona promotion celebrates Moto Guzzi’s continuous presence and many podium finishes in twins racing at Daytona. For more information about the program, visit the sponsor information page or Guzzitech.com. You must register for the program ahead of time. (Posted 2/21) 
• Town Hall meetings. Members will have a chance to ask questions, offer suggestions and discuss issues of concern with Board of Trustees members and other AHRMA officials at three Town Hall meetings during Bike Week. These will occur at the Feb. 28 Oglethorpe dirt track, just prior to racing; March 3 after racing is done for the day at Hardrock Cycle Park; and March 4 at noon at the roadrace registration and tech day at the Volusia Fairgrounds. (Posted 2/7) 
• Dirt track sponsor. Doug Horner of VMC Racing Frames is sponsoring the three the Daytona Bike Week dirt track events. VMC Racing Frames specializes in quality period-correct 4130 chromoly vintage frames. In fact, many of the top AHRMA dirt trackers run on VMC frames. Following is a short list of available frame styles that usually ship from stock. Vintage: XS650 Yamaha, TT500 Yamaha, RD350 Yamaha, 500 Honda, 750 Triumph, 500 Triumph rigid, Aermacchi roadracer. Modern: XR750 center shock, Triumph Bonneville center shock. Contact Horner at dough@enpac.com or 440-975-0070 ext. 302. (Posted 2/7) 
• Awards at the banquets. Competitors who placed in the top three in their classes in the 2006 national series will receive recognition at the three Bike Week awards banquets. All other series awards will be mailed. Also, those who did not get  their 2005 champion jackets will receive them during Bike Week. (Posted 1/22) 
• Daytona entry list. Roadracers who send in their pre-entries by Jan. 24 will listed, including sponsor information, in the speedway's souvenir program. (Posted 1/22) 
• Board of Trustees meeting. The board will meet Wednesday, March 7, at the Holiday Inn DeLand. The open session will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m., with the following agenda: Annual General Meeting of the Membership; Chapter 11 update; treasurer's report; executive directors report; and open membership question & answer session. (Updated 1/22) 
• Special deal for AHRMA advertisers at Volusia tech day. If you are a current advertiser in Vintage Views or the AHRMA 2007 Handbook, we would like to offer you free vendor space at roadrace tech day on March 4 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds and March 5-6 at Daytona International Speedway. Contact Cindy Cowell at 910-253-8312 or seitzybz@aol.com for the particulars. (Posted 12/12) 
• Attention off-road regional coordinators and officials: Mark your calendars now, as there will be an off-road coordinators meeting during the March 2007 AHRMA Bike Week events in Florida. All off-road coordinators are encouraged to attend this meeting to share ideas and input regarding AHRMA's off-road disciplines, as well as an explanation of AHRMA policy regarding off-road competition. More information will follow as the meeting date gets closer. (Posted 12/12) 
• J. Wood & Co. auction, swap meet and trade show. This annual event takes place March 7-9 at Stetson University in DeLand, Fla. The parts and memorabilia auction takes place on Thursday at 1 p.m., with the motorcycle auction on Friday at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.jwoodandcompany.com or call 352-795-9985. (Posted 12/12) 

Event entry

Daytona-Roebling roadrace entry form 
Hardrock MX entry form
Hardrock trials/cross country entry form
Dirt track entry form
Hardrock, Roebling & Daytona pre-entry deadline: Feb. 2
Dirt track pre-entry deadline: Feb. 16
All forms in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. Having trouble viewing the forms?
Forms also appear in the December and January issues of Vintage Views.

• Roebling roadrace—Pre-entry: first class $70, each additional class $60. Post-entry: First class $100, each additional class $60.
• Daytona roadraces—Pre-entry (per day): Vintage/Vintage Superbike, first class $85, each additional class, $75 Sound of Singles/Battle of Twins/Sound of Thunder, first class $110, each additional class $100. (All modern classes have a cash). Post-entry: Vintage/Vintage Superbike, first class $120, each additional class $75. SOS/BOT/SOT, first class $145, each additional class $100.
• Hardrock post-vintage MX—1st class, $35. Additional classes, $25 each. Pre-entry only.
• Hardrock vintage MX—1st class, $35. Additional classes, $25 each. Pre-entry only.
• Hardrock trial—Pre-entry, $35. Pre-entry only.
• Hardrock cross country—Pre-entry, $35.  Pre-entry only. Separate vintage and post-vintage events will be run. Note: You will not be assessed a $20 fee for a transponder, as previously announced.
• Dirt track—Pre-entry: First class $35, additional classes $25 each. Post-entry: first class $50, additional classes $25 each.

Getting there

• Daytona. Daytona International Speedway is on International Speedway Boulevard about a mile east of I-95. Municipal Stadium: Take Route 92 (International Speedway Boulevard) west of I-95 for 2 miles to LPGA Boulevard. Turn right and continue 2 miles.
• DeLand. 16 miles west of I-95 Exit 87 on US 92 (West International Speedway Boulevard). To find the dirt track awards location, take Route 44 west out of DeLand for 5 miles. After crossing the St. Johns River, turn right on SR42 (yellow flasher), go 1/4 mile to the first dirt road, which is the entrance to River Forest Campground, and follow the AHRMA signs.
• Ocala. To get to Hardrock Cycle Park from I-75 Exit 358, go east to SR326, then south 1/2 mile on C-25A. The Quality Inn Ocala, site of the off-road awards banquet, is on US40, just east of I-75 Exit 352.
• Oglethorpe Speedway Park. I-95 to Georgia Exit 102, then 2.5 miles east on Route 80. Turn right on Dublin Road (just east of Cat Construction Co.), go 0.3 miles, then southwest on Jessup.
• Roebling Road Raceway. From Interstate 95 southbound, take Exit 106, Jimmy Deloach Parkway, then right to US 80 west. Go 1.8 miles to Zeigler Road (between Faulkville Baptist Church and Chevron Time Saver Convenience Store). Follow Zeigler Road around a pond. At the fork, go left. Continue to the stop sign and take a right on Roebling Road. The track is on the left.
  From Interstate 95 northbound, take Exit 99B, Interstate 16 west to Exit 152, Bloomingdale Road. Follow Bloomingdale Road to yellow caution light at US 80. Turn left and go 2 miles to Zeigler Road (see above).
• Volusia County Fairgrounds (Daytona roadrace registration & tech) is a half-mile east of the intersection of Route 44 and I-4 Exit 118 (see map below). To get there from the Holiday Inn DeLand, go east on Route 92 (toward Daytona) 2.3 miles, right on N. Kepler Road for 2.7 miles, then left on SR44 (E. New York Ave.) for 3 miles to the fairgrounds.
• Volusia Speedway Park. 15 miles west of Daytona Beach on State Route 40.