SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association is a member-owned nonprofit association dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing and the enjoyment of riders and spectators. AHRMA is a chartered promoter of the American Motorcyclist Association and conducts amateur activities.
The purpose of all historic motorcycle racing is to provide an appropriate environment for and to showcase competition among classic and certain special-interest clubman and grand prix racing motorcycles. AHRMA recognizes the difficulty and problems involved in maintaining these rare and valuable machines. These rules and class categories are founded upon the technical advice of experts and are intended to provide meaningful, fair competition.
The rules and guidelines contained in this book have evolved from many former vintage racing clubs. They represent the latest thinking and evolution of the vintage racing movement. The aim is to provide the best and safest competition through uniform rules and consistent application.
AHRMA also offers a forum for “alternative” types of modern roadracing that otherwise would not receive the exposure they deserve. These include Sound of Singles, Battle of Twins and Sound of Thunder.When questions arise regarding interpretation of these rules, decisions by AHRMA officials and personnel will be based on the intent of the rules in question. These rules of competition are intended only as a uniform guide for the conduct of the sport. Rules related to safety are designed to make all persons concerned with safety, but AHRMA does not warrant safety if the rules are followed. Each participant in competition has the responsibility of assessing the safety aspects of facilities and conditions. Participation after such an assessment indicates an assumption of the risk. Motor racing can be dangerous.
Communications regarding this handbook should be directed to the AHRMA Executive Director, Rules Committee members or other officials listed in Section 17. Rules updates may be published during the year in Vintage Views. Any such changes also may be found on AHRMA’s website.
AHRMA, its logo, graphics and handbook are the property of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. Any use of the name, logo, graphics or handbook without express written permission is prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Rules and wording that are new for 2008 are highlighted in yellow.
Please pay attention to these changes.