Mike Dixon, Trustee Candidate (Eastern Region)
My name is Mike Dixon, and I am running for Eastern Trustee. I have been an AHRMA member since 1997 and an active roadracer since 1998. During my time as a member, I have seen many changes through the good and bad times. I applaud the board members who worked hard and lost sleep keeping our organization going.
I have attended multiple AHRMA MotoFests and like the concept of having all disciplines in one area. If I am elected, I will help promote these events, but will also continue to promote our smaller regional races as well. The regional tracks are generally more convenient for the riders to attend since there is less travel time and expense. Our regional tracks have sustained AHRMA since the beginning. I will strive as a board member to make sure there will be entry level classes for our new members so that anyone can join our AHRMA family. Also, if elected, I will continue to volunteer and make myself accessible for the members to express their concerns and suggestions.
My first AHRMA event was a motocross in central Illinois that I participated in on a borrowed bike. I don’t remember where I finished, but do remember the friendly atmosphere and the fun I had. A few weeks later another AHRMA member invited me to a roadrace at Road America in Wisconsin. I told myself I can do that, and 23 years later I am still doing it. I have been a tech inspector volunteer for 18 years and enjoy seeing all the machines up close and observing the new riders as they build, improve and change their machines. The excitement that goes along with starting a new challenging addiction called AHRMA racing is gratifying.
I believe we have come a long way since I joined in 1997. AHRMA survived bankruptcy and low rider turnout. I will work hard to keep us growing as a club and continue to improve the good areas and work hard to remedy the areas that may need improvement.
Thank you for your consideration.
Mike Dixon
dixon@grics.net
309.368.5053
