Bob Robbins, 2024 AHRMA Trustee Candidate – East

Dear fellow AHRMA members,

My early two wheeled life began on a 60s minibike and led to years of Motocross racing until making a living got in the way. Around 1972 I won an informal race for money on my Suzuki 90 on a makeshift track when some bikers threw cash in a pot and it was the first and last time I saw prize money. Many years later once I had some resources to try a few track days on a road bike I discovered roadracing and 30 plus years on am still at it.

Over the years I shifted nearly all of my racing to AHRMA where I feel more at home. I jokingly call it the “Last Chance Ranch” for some of us aging riders.

AHRMA has undoubtably experienced some challenges of late with many outside factors of rising costs, personnel and financial problems putting 2022 in the spotlight as a serious need for change moving forward. I do believe the new dawn is a bright one with Dan May at the helm and having the ability to get others to step up and to regain a level of trust and confidence among members knowing their money is being used wisely. The process of digging out can only be successful through sensible discussions and making good decisions to keep pace with the challenges we face. We are a growing organization and must retain a legacy to keep the spirit of the AHRMA family and what it evolved from and stands for.

If elected I will use the practice of having two ears and only one mouth and do my best to work alongside the other trustees in all disciplines to focus on the balance between what works for the members and what it takes to sustain that in today’s environment.

As there is a huge difference in the racing disciplines and resources members have at their disposal, it is our responsibility to offer each member an opportunity to compete and enjoy the experience whether a weekend or a season.

Points to focus on across all disciplines in my opinion

  • Overall organization safety
  • Member input and suggestions
  • Open communication with transparency

It’s inspiring to see more younger riders coming along in the past few years as it’s the needed evolutionary element for AHRMA.

The positive energy in the AHRMA family atmosphere needs to continue through social media to help recover and to prove we are as strong as ever.

I believe in paying it forward and I try to live by a saying I once saw at a customer “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do”, so all I ask is the consideration of your vote so I can use my experience to help keep AHRMA moving forward. As we all know there is a whole lot that goes into making a successful season of events through dedicated people working as a team.

Best regards
Bob Robbins #46
AHRMA Member #2390
bobr@inter-techsupplies.com
610.217.9926