AHRMA’s Board of Trustees met Oct. 23 at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum outside Birmingham, Ala., to make final decisions on dozens of rules proposals for the 2007 season. The following article summarizes those actions. The 2007 AHRMA Handbook will be mailed to members with their December issue of Vintage Views.

Each of the numbered items below gives a brief description of the proposal, the preliminary action taken at the July 31 board meeting in Ohio, any discussion that took place at the Barber meeting and then the final action during that same session. Discussion from the Ohio meeting can be found at the end of this article.

The meeting was attended by 10 of the 12 trustees—Tom Bentley, Robert Borg, Craig Breckon, Mark Hatten, Matt Hilgenberg, Dave Janiec, Dick Mann, Fred Mork, Beno Rodi and Corky Root. Absent were John Goodpaster and Rusty Lowry.

New wording in the rulebook is underlined. If you have questions about a particular rule, discussion or vote, contact one of the trustees or a Rules & Eligibility Committee member listed in Section 17 of the handbook.

There are always corrections, updates and the occasional safety-related rule change that occur during the year. These will itemized in the Rulebook section of the website. The complete rulebook will be posted for downloading on the website by the beginning of December.

1. Establish a one-year probation for any class the board decides to eliminate. Preliminary action: Yes. Discussion: The policy would establish a safeguard for classes that are endangered, giving members an opportunity to show their support for the class. Final action: a motion to apply the policy to all classes and disciplines failed on a tie vote of 5 yes (Hatten, Breckon, Borg, Hilgenberg and Janiec) and 5 no (Root, Mann, Rodi, Mork and Bentley). A second motion to apply the policy to all roadrace classes passed unanimously.

2. Convert to transponder scoring. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

3. Extend the cutoff date of the Pre-1940 class to 1942 and rename Pre-War. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

4. Establish a formula for eliminating under-subscribed classes. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No. (See item 1 above.)

5. Allow air-cooled 250cc OHV/OHC four-stroke singles built before Dec. 31, 1972, and like design in 250 Grand Prix. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

6. Move the Bridgestone 200 twin and Yamaha CS3 from 200 GP to 250 GP. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

7. Extensively overhaul AHRMA’s roadrace class structure and race program. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

8. Allow machines that finish in the top three places in their class to bump up into any other similar-displacement class. Preliminary action: Change rule 9.2.1 to permit a vintage machine to enter no more than two vintage classes per day for which the motorcycle is eligible, including that listed in the bump-up schedule. Final action: Yes, as amended at the Ohio meeting.

9. Clarify that Class C machines must use OEM or period-type transmission. Preliminary action: Yes, with the addition of a sentence saying that 750cc sidevalve machines must use a three-speed transmission. Final action: Yes.

10. Include a disclaimer in rule 3.3.7 stating that tech inspection by AHRMA does not warrant the condition of a participant’s tires. It is the responsibility of participants to ensure that their tires are in good and safe condition. Preliminary action: Strike "to ensure safe condition" from the portion of rule 3.3.7 stating, "Tires will be inspected to ensure safe condition, and must be modern racing compound only." Final action: Yes, as amended at the Ohio meeting.

11. Clarify that rear brakes in Sportsman 750 may be a period-type fixed steel disc with a two-piston caliper or a period-type drum. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

12. In 200 GP, allow 200cc Bultacos to use a 32mm carburetor and five-speed transmission, and 175cc Bultacos to use a 34mm carb. Allow all other 175cc and 200cc two-stroke singles to use a 32mm carb. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

13. Combine Class C hand- and foot-shift classes to economize race program. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

14. Allow GP replicas of Honda 350 twins in 350 GP. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

15. Change Class C rule 10.4.1A(d)(4) to clarify that 750cc sidevalve machines must use one carburetor. In place of "twin-cylinder rules," insert "single-carburetor rule." Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

16. Clarify the cutoff date for Classic Sixties to state "1960 era and earlier" machines. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

17. Eliminate Classic Sixties 650 for 2007. Preliminary action: Yes. All motorcycles from the class to be included under BEARS eligibility. Final action: Motion to place the class on probation for 2007 and to revert to the original practice of running Classic Sixties and Classic Sixties 650 together but scored separately; 350cc machines also will be scored separately, but not as a championship class. The motion was approved, with Root and Mann opposed and Janiec abstaining.

4. The Yamaha R5 should be included in the eligibility list for Novice Historic Production Heavyweight, per Bob Barker, who developed the original class rules. Final action: Yes.

1. Eliminate the SOS/BOT license surcharge. Preliminary action: Raise the U.S. competition membership to a flat $45 fee, with no SOS/BOT surcharge, effective January 1, 2007. Other membership-related fees remain the same. Final action: Yes.

2. Allow the Ducati 748 in BOT F-2 in Supersport spec. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

3. Limit pushrod OHV machines over 900cc to Supersport spec in BOT F-3. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

4. Eliminate all engine displacement limits in Sound of Thunder. Preliminary action: No. Discussion: Manufacturers already are planning twins over 1000cc. Ironically, machines in BOT F-1 would not be eligible for their bump-up class, SOT, without a change. Final action: Yes, with Borg, Hilgenberg and Bentley opposed, and Root abstaining.

5. Change Production Singles to Motard; allow MZ Skorpion in SuperMono 2 in Supersport spec. Preliminary action: Change Production Singles to a motard class or eliminate it, based on the work of the committee commissioned at last year’s meeting at Barber. In either case, all existing machines in Production Singles will be assigned to a class. Final action: Change Production Singles to Motard; allow motard-style machines in that class with no displacement restrictions; MZ Skorpions will be allowed in Super Mono 2 in Supersport spec (Breckon and Janiec abstaining).

6. Allow Triumph Thruxtons in BOT F-3 with current Thruxton class restrictions. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

7. Split Production Singles into pre- and post-1990 classes. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

8. Create vintage BOT classes. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No. Discussion: This is a worthwhile idea, but a fleshed-out proposal is needed.

9. Remove Supersport spec restriction from Kawasaki Ninja 650 in BOT F-3. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

1. Increase the maximum fork diameter from 41mm to 41.7mm to allow use of the Marzocchi M1R fork. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

2. Increase maximum front rim width from 3 to 3.5 inches to allow proper tire fitment. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

3. Allow clip-ons on Honda Ascots. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No, with Breckon abstaining.

4. Allow four-stroke Novice Historic Production Heavyweight machines to bump up into Vintage Superbike Middleweight. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

5. Allow Heavyweight four-cylinders to displacement more than 1025cc if they have the stock bore and stroke and use the stock, OEM carbs. Also, carburetor pumper mechanisms (rule 10.13.2) would not have to be disabled. Preliminary action: Yes. Discussion: Input from the Rules & Eligibility Committee is to leave the rules unchanged. The class is currently very competitive. Allowing Japanese machines to build to the proposal’s limit would tilt the playing field. There was one member comment in favor of the change. Final action: No.

6. Allow four-valve four-cylinders to 890cc in the Heavyweight class. Preliminary action: Yes, but go to the existing 931cc limit for other machines. Final action: Yes, as amended at the Ohio meeting.

7. Allow the Honda CB400F in the Lightweight class. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

8. Restrict forks in Vintage Superbike to conventional units (no upside-down units). Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes, with Root abstaining.

9. Combine Vintage Superbike Lightweight and Middleweight. Preliminary action: Put the Lightweight class on one-year probation. Final action: A motion to put the class on one-year probation without combining it with Middleweight failed on a vote of 3 yes (Root, Hatten and Rodi) and 7 no (Bentley, Borg, Breckon, Hilgenberg, Janiec, Mann and Mork). A motion to leave the class unchanged but monitor it passed, with Hatten opposed, and Rodi and Breckon abstaining.

10. Allow Astralite wheels in Vintage Superbike. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes (Hilgenberg abstaining).

1. Eliminate the post-entry penalty. Instead, change it to a $10 pre-entry discount. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

2. Allow post-entry at all races. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No, with Breckon & Hatten opposing.

3. Implement tiered pre-entry fees for roadracing. Preliminary action: The executive director was directed to look into revising the roadracing pre-entry discount schedule and implementing a tiered entry fee. Final action: Based on the ED’s recommendation, implement a pre-entry fee of $70 for the first class and $60 for each additional class. The fee will be adjusted as appropriate for higher-cost venues.

4. Allow 16-year-olds to race SOS Two-Stroke on bikes up to 125cc and 200 GP. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No, with Hatten opposing.

5. Change the decal requirement in 9.7.17 so that two AHRMA decals must be displayed in a conspicuous or readily visible position, rather than one on either side of the motorcycle. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes, with Hilgenberg opposed.

6. Add a new rule 3.4.2 prohibiting sparking knee or toe pucks. This is a safety-related issue that has been raised at riders' meetings. Final action: Yes.

1. Break all classes into Expert/Intermediate/Novice skill levels. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

2. Ease restrictions in Seventies Twins, especially for Harley XR750s. Preliminary action: Remove the requirement for D-shape port and the 31mm intake restriction, but retain other carburetor rules. Final action: Yes, with Mann and Hilgenberg opposed, and Borg abstaining. Ducati 860s also are allowed in the class, with the same carburetor restrictions as the XR750s.

3. Allow Rotax-based four-strokes. Preliminary action: No. Discussion: AHRMA is not yet ready to add these machines. Final action: No.

4. Move the Yamaha TT500 to Sportsman 600. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

5. Make Seventies Singles a class for all four-valve singles, including Rotaxes. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

6. Decide whether to continue Seventies Twins as a support class or make it a permanent, championship class. Preliminary action: Continue as a support class in 2007; review again the following year to see if changes to the XR750 rules help turnout. Final action: Agreed with action at Ohio meeting.

7. There is a discrepancy between the 28mm twin-carb rule for Class C in roadrace and 26mm for Dinosaur in dirt track (rule 14.5j). Preliminary action: Remove reference to 26mm to make the two disciplines consistent. Final action: Agreed with action at Ohio meeting.

8. Either allow bigger carburetors for Honda 500s in Seventies Singles or specify a maximum carb size for the XL350. Preliminary action: Specify a 44mm maximum carb size for the entire class Final action: Yes, with Mann, Borg and Hilgenberg opposing.

9. At the Rules & Eligibility Committee’s recommendation, Classic-class machines will be allowed into the Senior and Super Senior classes in TT racing only. These machines are not allowed in the rider-age classes in flat track because of the danger of mixing braked and brakeless bikes.

1. Allow the 1971 Yamaha RT1 360 in Classic 500. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

2. Allow 1975 Bultaco frames Model 134-136, 143, 144 to be used as replacement frames in Sportsman. Preliminary action: Allow frame-only (swingarm must be pre-1975, 4-inch travel) as a replacement, as like-design. Discussion: A lot of people already using these frames with ‘75 swingarms, with spacers in the shocks. Final action: Yes, as amended at Ohio meeting, with Root and Janiec opposed.

3. Allow the Bultaco M-42 Pursang in the Classic 250 class. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No, with Root abstaining.

4. Change name of Sportsman Open Twins to Classic Open Twins. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

5. Add a youth class for riders under age 16. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

6. Swingarms in the Premier and Classic classes must be steel. The only exception is the period cast aluminum swingarm made by A&A Racing for BSA unit singles. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

7. Include the following on the eligibility lists: Honda SL350 in Sportsman 500, Kawasaki Bighorn in Sportsman 500, Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson 350 in Classic 500. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes, with these additions too: Honda CB/CL 160 and CB/CL72 in Premier Lightweight. The Montesa 66M should be in should be in post-vintage, not on the Classic 500 list.

8. Clarify that the Sachs 6D engine is eligible for Sportsman 125, not Classic 125. Preliminary action: Yes. Discussion: This generated many member comments. After review of the input, the committee agreed that the 6D should be in Classic 125. However, the committee is concerned there may be people who oppose letting the 6D into the class, but the board has not heard from them because they did not see this as a rulemaking allowing the engines. Final action: The following motion was approved, with Janiec abstaining: Since there appears to be misunderstanding and the Sachs 6D engines have been running in Classic 125 without domination, the engines will be allowed into the class on a probationary basis in 2007, with a request for more member input per the normal rulemaking process for 2008.

1. Disallow Keihin flat-slide carburetors. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

2. Limit use of OEM Yamaha and Honda dual-leading-shoe front brake hubs to GP and Ultima classes only. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes, with the addition of the words "motocross and off-road" before "dual-leading-shoe.".

3. Change suspension rules to allow only period aftermarket alloy swingarms in the Historic classes (unless OEM equipped). Use of later-model OEM alloy swingarms on Historic-class motorcycles is prohibited. Modification of Ultima-class single-shock alloy swingarms for use on dual-shock Gran Prix motorcycles is prohibited. Use of period aftermarket or accurate replica alloy swingarms in all PV classes is allowed. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes. Discussion: The onus is on members to provide documentation of anything they believe should be made eligible.

4. Move Montesa VB125 to Historic 125. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

5. Period aftermarket suspension modifications, including shock reservoirs, are allowed in the Historic classes, provided they still meet the 9-inch travel limit. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

6. Add the 1981 Yamaha YZ250 in the GP 250 class. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

7. Add the 1975-78 Husqvarna 360 and 390 Automatics to Historic 500. Preliminary action: Yes for the 1975-77; the ‘78 will be included only if more documentation is provided. Final action: Yes, as approved at the Ohio meeting.

8. Add the 1979-84 Husqvarna 390, 420 and 500 Automatics to the GP 500 class. Preliminary action: Yes, with the inclusion of the 1978 model as well. Final action: Yes, as approved at the Ohio meeting.

9. Move the Honda XR200R (single shock) from Ultima 250 to Ultima 125. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

10. Expand the post-vintage program to include motorcycles equipped with front disc brakes (no rear discs). Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

11. Change the name of the post-1974 MX program to Evolution. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

1. Do not allow competitors to ride two classes on the same line in the same event. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

2. Give the points keeper 20 points for doing his job, as is given to checkers. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

3. Allow riders to come to a stop while balancing without being penalized. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

4. Allow post-1979 machines that have suspension typical of the AHRMA Sportsman era. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

5. Clarify that Otter-type chassis are not allowed in Premier and must run in Classic or Modern Classic. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

6. Change the "best of" number used for championships to half the number of events plus one. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

1. Modify rule 11.4c to address DNS and DNF. Preliminary action: Approve item #2 instead. Final action: Agreed with action at Ohio meeting.

2. Modify rule 15.2.7 to read, "A rider must complete at least one full lap to be scored in hare scrambles/cross country type events or the first regular checkpoint in enduros, hare and hound, and ISDT type events." Preliminary action: Approved with the addition of "as a finisher" after the word "scored" above. Final action: Yes, as modified at the Ohio meeting.

3. Change section 15.2.11 to read, "A rider who blatantly cuts the course will be docked a minimum of one lap. If the infraction is more serious, rule 6.2 may also apply." Preliminary action: Approved, minus the word "blatantly." Final action: Yes, as modified at the Ohio meeting.

5. Require promoters to always run separate vintage and post-vintage races. Preliminary action: Approve the following two rules: 15.2.12—Cross country races will be split into two sessions, with the vintage motorcycles first, followed by the post-vintage motorcycles after a sufficient break to allow those entering both events to have a short rest. 15.2.13—Enduro, hare and hound, and ISDT type events can run vintage and post- vintage at the same time, but every effort should be taken to separate them on the course; e.g., PV early numbers, vintage later numbers, etc. Final action: Yes, as approved at the Ohio meeting.

6. Modify 15.2.3 as follows to account for a rider leaving in the wrong row at the start: After "Not less than 30 seconds," insert "If a rider leaves the starting grid in a wave PRIOR to the one he/she is assigned to, there will be an automatic one-lap penalty. There is no penalty for leaving in a LATER wave." Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

7. Allow post-vintage events to be 1.5 hours instead of the current one hour. Preliminary action: No. Rules already allow for longer races if the situation warrants. Final action: No.

8. Add a +70 class. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes, with Hilgenberg, Janiec and Hatten opposed.

9. Add cross country to the list showing the minimum age (16) for competitors. Preliminary action: Yes. Final action: Yes.

1. Put bylaws changes to a vote of the full membership. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

2. Do not allow track personnel and vehicles on a designated race course while races are in progress. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No. If there is a safety issue, it will be dealt with administratively on a track-by-track basis.

3. Allow nonmembers to participate in regional events without being an AHRMA member. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

4. Allow members to join for two or three years at a time for a discount. Preliminary action: Can be addressed administratively. Final action: Agreed with decision at Ohio meeting.

5. Allow AHRMA membership to be waived in certain instances or sell one-day memberships. Preliminary action: No. Final action: No.

6. Eliminate the SOS/BOT license surcharge. Preliminary action: Raise the U.S. competition membership to a flat $45 fee, with no SOS/BOT surcharge, effective January 1, 2007. Other membership-related fees remain the same. Final action: Yes.

7. A parent or guardian who does not ask for and complete a minor release for the day of the event will lose his/her points for the day and the minor will lose his/her points for the day. Preliminary action: Reject the proposal and instead recommend that the executive director explore using a different color membership card or other identifiable marking for minors so they can be easily identified at sign-up. Final action: Approve action taken at Ohio meeting.

8. Change the wording on the Benevolent Fund to remove the requirement that payments can only be considered for injuries that occur at an AHRMA event. The reality is that some payments are made for other extraordinary reasons. Final action: Yes.

9. Add the following to the section on offenses: No use of alcohol or other intoxicating/debilitating substances by a competitor, participant, crew or official until competition is complete. Final action: Yes.

AHRMA’s Board of Trustees met July 31 at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, with the bulk of the meeting dedicated to acting on rule-change proposals for the 2007 season.

The various Rules & Eligibility committees considered proposals submitted by members and then forwarded their recommendations to the board. Following a comment period, trustees will take final action on the proposals at their Oct. 23 at the Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Ala., the day following the Barber Vintage Festival.

The following article summarizes the proposals, the committee recommendations and the board vote on the proposals. Unless noted, all votes by the board were unanimous. All 12 board members attended the meeting, although John Goodpaster had to leave early, assigning his proxy to Mark Hatten.

Comments from members on the proposals will be accepted until the close of business (5 p.m. Central Time) on Monday, Oct. 2. The deadline is necessary so that there is time to organize the comments and distribute them to trustees ahead of the Oct. 23 meeting. Send comments to: 2007 Rules Proposals, AHRMA National Office, P.O. Box 1725, Goodlettsville, TN 37070; fax 615-851-3678; e-mail davidlamberth@ahrma.org.

• Vintage Roadrace
• Modern Roadrace
• Vintage Superbike
• General Roadrace Rules
• Cross Country
• Dirt Track
• Post-Vintage MX
• Vintage MX
• Observed Trials
• General Rules

1. Create a system for merging under-subscribed classes. A class with four or fewer participants at 60 percent of the events would be put on probation for the following year. If entries did not increase by at least 25 in the probationary year, the class would be merged into its bump-up class the next season. Committee recommendation: Deferred to board. Discussion: It is AHRMA’s mission to provide a venue for historic racing motorcycles, so care should be taken to continue to accommodate these machines. Board action: Establish a one-year probation for any class the board decides to eliminate. There will be no hard-and-fast numeric formula trigger for eliminating classes. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

2. Convert to transponder scoring (with video backup) to improve accuracy and allow riders to review their lap times. Transponders would be sold and rented by AHRMA. Committee recommendation: Believe it is worth doing, but can’t afford at this time. Discussion: The cost of the system to AHRMA would be about $15,000, even if riders buy their own transponder. Board action: Form a committee to look into all aspects of roadrace scoring, including transponders, and report back at the first meeting of 2007.

3. Extend the cutoff date of the Pre-1940 class to 1942 and rename Pre-War. Committee recommendation: Leave class as is. Board action: Leave the class unchanged.

4. Any class with five or fewer active riders by the sixth event of the season would be put on notice. If attendance is not brought up to at least eight by the end of the season, the class would be eliminated the following year. Committee recommendation: Nearly the same as item 1. Board action: In deference to the decision on item 1, this proposal rejected.

5. Allow air-cooled 250cc OHV/OHC four-stroke singles built before Dec. 31, 1972, and like design in 250 Grand Prix. This would essentially be the Honda XL250. Committee recommendation: No. Board action: No.

6. Move Bridgestone 200 twin and Yamaha CS3 from 200 GP to 250 GP. Committee recommendation: No. These machines were placed in 200 GP in 2006 and it is too early to know whether they are too fast for the class. Discussion: There has been at least one of the Yamahas entered and it was clearly faster than other machines in the class. 200 GP is a popular, dynamic class and nothing should be done to harm it. Board action: Accept proposal.

7. Extensively overhaul AHRMA’s roadrace class structure and race program. Committee recommendation: Proposal is unchanged from what was submitted and rejected twice before. Board action: No.

8. Allow machines that finish in the top three places in their class to bump up into any other similar-displacement class. Committee recommendation: No. Board action: Motion to change rule 9.2.1 to permit a vintage machine to enter no more than two vintage classes per day for which the motorcycle is eligible, including that listed in the bump-up schedule. Vote: Yes.

9. Clarify that Class C machines must use OEM or period-type transmission. Committee recommendation: Yes, with the addition of wording that 750cc sidevalve machines must use a three-speed transmission. Board action: Yes (Root abstaining). There is no change to Pre-1940 rules.

10. Include a disclaimer in rule 3.3.7 stating that tech inspection does not warrant the condition of a participant’s tires. It is the responsibility of participants to ensure that their tires are in good and safe condition. Committee recommendation: The point is clear, but where do you draw the line with disclaimers? Board action: Strike "to ensure safe condition" from the portion of rule 3.3.7 stating, "Tires will be inspected to ensure safe condition, and must be modern racing compound only."

11. Clarify that rear brakes in Sportsman 750 may be a period-type fixed steel disc with a two-piston caliper or a period-type drum. Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Yes.

12. In 200 GP, allow 200cc Bultaco to use a 32mm carburetor and five-speed transmission, and 175cc Bultaco to use a 34mm carb. Allow all other 175cc and 200cc two-stroke singles to use a 32mm carb. Committee: No. The class is already very competitive under the current structure. Board action: No change.

13. Combine Class C hand- and foot-shift classes to economize race program. Committee recommendation: The division of Class C (always run together in the same race) has not brought out more machines, but has made the participants happy. Board action: No change.

14. Allow GP replicas of Honda 350 twins in 350 GP. Committee recommendation: No, the machine would potentially dominate the class. The bike is already legal in F-250 in this configuration. Board action: No change.

15. Committee proposal: Change Class C rule 10.4.1A(d)(4) to clarify that 750cc sidevalve machines must use one carburetor. In place of "twin-cylinder rules," insert "single-carburetor rule." Board action: Yes.

16. Committee proposal: Clarify the cutoff date for Classic Sixties to state "1960 era and earlier" machines. Board action: Yes.

17. Committee proposal: Eliminate Classic Sixties 650 for 2007. The class has already been on probation without any increase in participation. All motorcycles from this class will be included under BEARS eligibility (in particular, the KH Harley-Davidson and W1 Kawasaki). Board action: Yes, with Rodi opposed.

1. Eliminate the SOS/BOT license surcharge. Committee recommendation: Yes. There is no additional administrative burden on AHRMA that justifies the surcharge. Board action: Yes. (Note: This was mistakenly posted under the Vintage Superbike section.)

2. Allow the Ducati 748 in BOT F-2 in Supersport spec. Committee recommendation: The committee amended the proposal slightly after it was defeated last year at Barber over concerns that the bike would be dominant. Board action: Yes.

3. Limit pushrod OHV machines over 900cc to Supersport spec in BOT F-3. Committee recommendation: Yes. The change would correctly accommodate the Buell XB9R, as was intended by the committee last year. Board action: Yes.

4. Eliminate all displacement limits in Sound of Thunder. Committee recommendation: Discussion: Concerns were expressed about the safety aspects of no displacement limits. Board action: A motion to approve the rule failed with Hatten, Goodpaster, Rodi and Breckon voting yes; Lowry, Bentley, Borg, Hilgenberg, Janiec, Mann and Mork voting no; and Root abstaining.

5. Change Production Singles to Motard; allow MZ Skorpion in SuperMono 2 in Supersport spec. Committee recommendation: Yes. Discussion: The board should decide whether AHRMA wants supermotard bikes at all. There is a safety issue with the lines they use compared to traditional roadrace lines, and they shouldn’t share the track with vintage machines. The committee created at the Barber meeting last year to address this issue has not materialized. The committee was to be made up of the chairmen of the three roadrace R&E committees, the roadrace director and the referee. Board action: Change Production Singles to a motard class or eliminate it, based on the work of the committee commissioned at last year’s meeting at Barber. In either case, all existing machines in Production Singles will be assigned to a class. A final decision will be made at this year’s Barber meeting.

6. Allow Thruxton Cup bikes in BOT F-3. Committee recommendation: Yes, with current Thruxton class restrictions. This will allows these bikes to continue to run when series ends after 2007. Board action: Yes.

7. Split Production Singles into two classes—pre- and post-1990. Committee recommendation: No. There are not enough entries in the class to support it. Also, this is a modern class, and the nature of modern racing is that newer, better machines displace the older ones. Board action: No.

8. Create vintage BOT classes. Committee recommendation: No. Idea has merit, but need a fleshed-out proposal. Board action: No change.

9. Remove Supersport spec restriction from Kawasaki Ninja 650 in BOT F-3. Committee recommendation: No. The class is highly competitive and any changes could upset the balance. Board action: No change.

1. Increase the maximum fork diameter from 41mm to 41.7mm to allow use of the Marzocchi M1R fork. Committee recommendation: No. Already allowed an increase from 39mm; can’t make a change for every specific instance. Board action: No change.

2. Increase maximum front rim width from 3 to 3.5 inches to allow correct tire fitment. Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Yes.

3. Allow clip-ons on Honda Ascots. Committee recommendation: No. Board action: No change, with Breckon abstaining.

4. Allow four-stroke Novice Historic Production Heavyweight machines to bump up into Vintage Superbike Middleweight. Committee recommendation: No. Board action: No change, with Lowry abstaining.

5. Allow Heavyweight four-cylinders to displacement more than 1025cc if they have the stock bore and stroke and use the stock, OEM carbs. Also, carburetor pumper mechanisms (rule 10.13.2) would not have to be disabled. The change would allow the Honda CB1100F, Kawasaki GPz1100 and Suzuki GS1100. Committee: No; allows too much displacement. Discussion: People have said the class is too restrictive. Opening it up would draw more entries and bring the rules more in line with other organizations. Board action: Accept proposal, with Borg opposed and Lowry and Bentley abstaining.

6. Allow four-valve four-cylinders to 890cc in the Heavyweight class. Committee: Yes, but go to the existing 931cc limit as listed for other machines. Board action: Yes, with Root opposing.

7. Allow the Honda CB400F in the Lightweight class. Committee: No. The machine would outclass the existing twins and singles. Board: No change. (Note: The previous post incorrectly stated the Middleweight rather than Lightweight class.)

8. Allow Astralite wheels in Vintage Superbike. Committee recommendation: Yes. (Note: This proposal was mistakenly assigned to the Vintage R&E Committee.) Declined on safety grounds previously; committee believes it is up to competitors to decide the safety issue for themselves. Board action: Yes, with Hilgenberg abstaining.

9. Board proposal (Hatten): Restrict forks in Vintage Superbike to conventional units (no upside-down forks). Board action: Yes, with Root and Mann abstaining.

10. Board proposal (Hatten): Combine Vintage Superbike Lightweight and Middleweight. Could strengthen the category by consolidating two weak classes. One-year probation would apply. Board action: Yes, with Breckon abstaining.

1. Eliminate the post-entry penalty. Instead, change it to a $10 pre-entry discount. Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: A motion to reduce the post-entry penalty to $10 per class failed with Hatten, Goodpaster and Breckon voting yes, and all others voting no.

2. Allow post-entry at all races. Committee recommendation: Yes. Make it easy to race with AHRMA, don’t turn away income. Discussion: From a logistical point of view, it may not be possible for Daytona and Mid-Ohio. Board action: A motion not to accept the proposal passed, with Hatten and Goodpaster opposing.

A motion was approved directing the ED to look into revising the roadrace pre-entry discount schedule and implementing a tiered entry fee, and to report at the Barber meeting. An additional motion was approved expanding the prior motion to include all disciplines.

3. Allow 16-year-olds to race in SOS Two-Stroke on bikes up to 125cc and in 200 GP. Committee recommendation: No (split 2-1), based on liability concerns in having young racers share the track with adults. Discussion: The board has traditionally been conservative on the issue of youth racing. Board action: Follow the committee’s recommendation, with Hatten and Goodpaster voting in favor of the proposal.

1. Modify rule 11.4c to address DNS and DNF. Committee recommendation: 11.4c is a motocross rule. Proposal #2 is more appropriate for cross country.

2. Modify rule 15.2.7 to read, "A rider must complete at least one full lap to be scored in hare scrambles/cross country type events or the first regular checkpoint in enduros, hare and hound, and ISDT type events. Board action: Approved with the addition of "as a finisher" after the word "scored" above.

3. Change section 15.2.11 to read, "A rider who blatantly cuts the course will be docked a minimum of one lap. If the infraction is more serious, rule 6.2 may also apply." Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Approved, minus the word "blatantly."

4. Require promoters to always run separate vintage and post-vintage races. Committee recommendation: Two committee members voted against this, believing that it is best handled administratively and would be too restrictive for small events and for enduros, hare and house and ISDT type events.

Board proposal (Root): Add the following two new rules: 15.2.12—Cross country races will be split into two sessions, with the vintage motorcycles first, followed by the post-vintage motorcycles after a sufficient break to allow those entering both events to have a short rest. 15.2.13—Enduro, hare and hound, and ISDT type events can run vintage and post-vintage at the same time, but every effort should be taken to separate them on the course; e.g., PV early numbers, vintage later numbers, etc. Board action: Approve.

6. Modify 15.2.3 as follows to account for a rider leaving in the wrong row at the start: After "not less than 30 seconds," insert "If a rider leaves the starting grid in a wave PRIOR to the one he/she is assigned to, there will be an automatic one-lap penalty. There is no penalty for leaving in a LATER wave." Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Yes.

7. Allow post-vintage events to be 1.5 hours instead of the current one hour. Committee recommendation: No. Rules already allow for longer races if the situation warrants it. Board action: No.

8. Add a +70 class. Committee recommendation: No. There are not enough entries to warrant a new class. If a new class is to be added, it should be +40 first. Board action: A motion to add +70 was approved, with Mork, Rodi, Bentley, Root, Borg and Mann voting yes; Hatten, Goodpaster, Lowry and Janiec opposed; and Hilgenberg abstaining.

9: Add cross country to the list showing the minimum age for competitors. Board action: Approved.

1. Break all classes into Expert/Intermediate/Novice skill levels. Committee recommendation: No. No need for more classes at nationals. There is already option for a Novice support class. Board: No.

2. Allow AHRMA membership to be waived in certain instances or sell one-day memberships. Committee recommendation: No. No temporary memberships. Board action: No.

3. Ease restrictions in Seventies Twins, especially for Harley XR750s. Committee recommendation: Remove the requirement for D-shape port and the 31mm intake restriction, but retain other carburetor rules. Board action: Accept committee recommendation.

4. Allow Rotax-based four-strokes. Committee recommendation: No. There is no lack of racing opportunities for these essentially modern machines. Board action: No.

5. Move the Yamaha TT500 to Sportsman 600. Committee recommendation: No. The TT500 is what made Seventies Singles a popular and fast class. Board action: No.

6. Make Seventies Singles a class for all four-valve singles, including Rotaxes. Committee recommendation: No. Board action: No.

7. Committee: Should Seventies Twins be made a permanent AHRMA class or continue as a support class? Board action: Continue as a support class in 2007; review again next year to see if changes to the XR750 rules help turnout.

8. Committee: Can’t remember the reason for the 26mm restriction (rule 14.5j). Recommend removing reference to 26mm. Board action: Agreed.

9. Committee: Either allow bigger carbs for the Honda 500s in Seventies Singles or specify a maximum carb size for the XL350. A motion was approved specifying a 44mm maximum carb size for the entire class, with Borg and Mann opposing.

1. Disallow Keihin flat-slide carburetors. Committee recommendation: Yes. This was an error in the rules. Research found that these units were not introduced until 1985, later than the PV era. Board action: Yes.

2. Limit use of OEM Yamaha and Honda dual-leading-shoe front brake hubs to GP and Ultima classes only. Committee recommendation: Yes. No bikes from the Historic era had dual-leading-shoe brakes, but people are starting to use them. Board action: Yes.

3. Change suspension rules to allow only period aftermarket alloy swingarms in the Historic classes (unless OEM equipped). Use of later-model OEM allow swingarms on Historic-class motorcycles is prohibited. Modification of Ultima-class single-shock allow swingarms for use on dual-shock Gran Prix motorcycles is prohibited. Use of period aftermarket or accurate replica allow swingarms in all PV classes is allowed. Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Yes.

4. Move Montesa VB125 to Historic 125. Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Yes.

5. Period aftermarket suspension modifications, including shock reservoirs, are allowed in the Historic classes, provided they still meet the 9-inch travel limit. Committee recommendation: Yes. Discussion: Need to have a shock/swingarm chart created for Historic classes, as is used for vintage classes. Board action: Yes.

6. Add the 1981 Yamaha YZ250 in the GP 250 class. Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Yes.

7. Add the 1975-78 Husqvarna 360 and 390 Automatics to Historic 500. Committee recommendation: Need to do more research on the ‘78 model to determine whether the Auto lagged behind in development. Add the 1975-77 to the Historic 500 list; the ‘78 will not be included unless more information is received. Board action: Agreed with committee.

8. Add the 1979-84 Husqvarna 390, 420 and 500 Automatics to the GP 500 class. Committee recommendation: Yes. Will include the ‘78 too, depending on what information is received. Board action: Yes.

9. Move the Honda XR200R (single shock) from Ultima 250 to Ultima 125, since they are outclassed by 250cc two-strokes. Committee recommendation: No. Sets a bad precedent. Board action: No.

10. Expand the post-vintage program to include motorcycles equipped with front disc brakes (no rear discs). Committee recommendation: No. Not yet ready to move to the next era of machines. Board action: No.

11. Change "post-vintage" to "Evolution," since "post-" has a mostly negative connotation. Committee recommendation: No. AHRMA is to honoring Rick Doughty’s request not to use the term Evolution. Board action: No.

1. Allow the 1971 Yamaha RT1 360 in Classic 500. Committee recommendation: No. This was the type of bike that obsoleted the Classic-era class machines in the first place. Board action: No.

2. Allow 1975 Bultaco frames Model 134-136, 143, 144 to be used as replacement frames in Sportsman. Committee recommendation: Allow frame-only (swingarm must be pre-1975, 4-inch travel) as a replacement, as like-design. Board action: Yes.

3. Allow the Bultaco M-42 Pursang in the Classic 250 class. Committee: No. This was the first of the five-speed models. Board action: No.

4. Change Sportsman Open Twins to Classic Open Twins, since the machines originate from the Classic era. Committee recommendation: No. Board action: No.

5. Add a Youth class. Committee recommendation: No. Discussion: Issue has already been fully debated. Board action: No.

6. Committee proposal: Swingarms in the Premier and Classic classes must be steel. The only exception is the period cast aluminum swingarm made by A&A Racing for BSA unit singles. Board action: Yes.

7. Committee proposal: Add the following to the lists of eligible machines: Honda SL350 and Kawasaki Bighorn in Sportsman 500. Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson 350 in Classic 500. Board action: Yes.

8. Committee proposal: Clarify that the Sachs 6D engine is eligible for Sportsman 125 but not Classic 125. Board action: Yes, with Root and Rodi opposing, and Janiec & Lowry abstaining.

1. Allow trials to have a full day for the event, without sharing with another discipline. Committee recommendation: No. An operational issue, not a rules question. Vote: No, with Rodi abstaining.

2. Do not allow competitors to ride two classes on the same line in the same event. Committee recommendation: Yes. Board action: Yes, with Root abstaining.

3. Give the points keeper 20 points for doing his job, as is given to checkers and trials masters at one event per year. Committee recommendation: No clear consensus. Discussion: Points keepers and other regular workers already get free entry. Board action: No.

4. Allow riders to come to a stop while balancing without being penalized. Committee recommendation: Split on the issue. Discussion: This is the fundamental difference between modern and vintage trials. Board action: No.

5. Allow post-1979 machines that have suspension typical of the AHRMA Modern Classic era. Committee recommendation: No. Board action: No.

6. Committee proposal: Clarify that Otter-type chassis are not allowed in Premier and must run in Classic or Modern Classic. Board action: Yes.

7. Change the "best of" number used for championships to half the number of events plus one. Committee recommendation: No. Board vote: No.

1. Board proposal: An AHRMA competition license gives a member one competition category; additional categories would cost an additional fee, with the amount to be determined at the Barber meeting following analysis by the ED. The motion failed, with Breckon and Lowry voting yes, and all others voting no.

A motion was made to raise the racing membership to a flat fee of $45 beginning January 1, 2007. Discussion: The amount has not been increased since 2002. The motion passed, with Lowry and Breckon opposed.

2. Change article VIII, section 2 of the bylaws to match item 8, section 1 of the articles of incorporation. Discussion: AHRMA is a representative organization; can’t put bylaws changes to a vote of the full membership. Board action: No.

3. Change the AHRMA decal requirement in 9.7.17 so that two decals must be displayed in a conspicuous or readily visible position, rather than one on either side of the motorcycle. Board action: Yes.

4. Do not allow track personnel and vehicles on a designated race course while races are in progress. Discussion: A track-management and safety issue that can be worked out administratively. Not a rules change. Board action: No.

5. Allow nonmembers to participate in regional events without being an AHRMA member. Board action: No.

6. Allow members to join for two or three years at a time for a discount. Board action: Will be addressed administratively.

7. A parent or guardian who does not ask for and complete a minor release for the day of the event will lose his/her points for the day and the minor will lose his/her points for the day. Board action: Reject the proposal and instead recommend that the ED explore using a different color membership card or other identifiable marking for minors so they can be easily identified at sign-up.