The first 2026 meeting of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) Board of Trustees (BoT) was called to order at 08:16 A.M. by Greg Tomlinson (Chairman of the Board).

Roll Call

Trustees

Jeff Bushey (JB), Jeff Hargis (JH), Tod Miller (TM), Jeff Oakley (JO), Wes Poole(WP-Secretary), Colton Roberts (CR), Bob Robbins (BR), Luke Sayer (LS), Tim Terrell (TT – Treasurer), Greg Tomlinson (GT – Chairman), Ellen Voermans (EV), David Stanton (DS)

Staff

Daniel May (DM – Executive Director), Ed Roman (ER – Special Committees Chairman), Leasha Overturf (LO – Road Race Director)

Guests

Tim Joyce, Rolando Ampier, Ann Essaff, Peter Essaff, and Cheryl Long

MEETING

Call Meeting to Order (GT)

  • New trustees seated: David Stanton
  • LS Designated  a Quorum
  • EV moved to Adopt Agenda, TT 2nd, unanimous Yes vote

Chairman of the Board Opening Comments – GT

2026 is Off to a Strong Start

Chairman Greg (GT) Tomlinson opened the recent Board of Trustees meeting at Roebling Road with a clear message: AHRMA is stable, professionally managed, and growing. Here are the key takeaways for our members:

Professional Race Management

The Chairman formally recognized Road Race Director Leasha Overturf and her entire staff for the successful execution of the 2026 season opener. The event was noted for its high level of organization and camaraderie, successfully concluding the full race program just minutes before Sunday’s inclement weather arrived. This efficiency sets a high standard for the remainder of the 2026 series.

Financial Stability and Stewardship

AHRMA concluded the 2025 fiscal year in a strong position. Furthermore, the 2026 budgetary outlook is currently exceeding expectations. This solid financial foundation ensures that our multi-discipline race schedule remains fully supported and positioned for long-term stability.

Leadership Transitions

The Board has welcomed David Stanton as its newest member. David brings a fresh perspective to AHRMA’s leadership team as we move forward.  In addition to David’s fresh perspective, he is also our Northwest region lead tech inspector. We also extend our sincere gratitude to our outgoing trustees for their years of dedicated service and thoughtful leadership.

Strategic Future

The Board is not only focused on current operations but is also looking ahead. Through the work of the Strategic Planning and Safety Committees, AHRMA is identifying ways to modernize the club’s infrastructure while strictly preserving the vintage racing heritage that defines us.

The Bottom Line: With high participation rates across all disciplines and a balanced budget, the energy within the AHRMA community has never been higher.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION

Chairman: Greg Tomlinson
Treasurer: Tim Terrell
Secretary: Wes Poole

Incumbent Chairman GT resumes meeting

Reading and Approval of Barber BOT meeting minutes, motion made by WP, seconded by BR, unanimous yes.

MEMBER COMMENT PERIOD

GT opened the comment period at about 8:30AM.

  • Tim Joyce Talked about the rules proposal process and how important member involvement is.
    discussion focused on how to refine the rules proposal process with an emphasis on safety and rules benefitting the club.
    Trustees aim to ensure preparedness and clarity for reviewing new proposals.
  • Peter Essaff Thanks to AHRMA for side car races. He was concerned about the challenges of road races on the and the importance of supporting side car racing on the West coast.  Very happy with the clubs welcome attitude and fan engagement.

GENERAL REPORTS

Report from Executive Director (DM)

Financial summary 

  • In 2024, the first full year that Ed & Dan took over, we ended the fiscal year with a profit of ~$130,000 on ~$1,740,000 revenue (operating margin of about 7.5%)
  • For 2025, the fiscal year ended with a profit of $101,000 on $1,583,000 of revenue (operating margin of 6.3%)
  • As a not-for profit, we should target a operating margin of 5%-8%, using excess profit to retire debt and build “rainy day” reserve.
  • We have retired $300,000 of the $350,000 debt, with $50,000 remaining (plus nominal accrued interest). The remaining debt should be retired by November 2026.
Financial Summary
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Sponsor Summary

ROAD RACE REPORT (from Road Race Director – LO)

The 2026 Race Calendar – We have successfully secured 11 premier venues for the season. Our next major stops include:

  • February 13-15, 2026 – Roebling Road Raceway
  • March 13-15, 2026 – Carolina Motorsports
  • April 17-19, 2026 – Big Willow, Willow Springs
  • April 24-26, 2026 – Inde Motorsports Ranch
  • May 15-17, 2026 – Motorsport  Park Hastings
  • June 5-7, 2026 – Autobahn Raceway
  • June 26-28, 2026 – New Jersey Motorsports Park (Special Event with USCRA)
  • July 24-26, 2026 – Gingerman Raceway
  • July 31-Aug 2, 2026 – Blackhawk Farms Raceway
  • September 11-13, 2026 – Nelson Ledges
  • Season Finale: Oct  8-11, 2026 – Barber Motorsports

New Initiatives & Racer Opportunities

  • The Mentor Committee: We have officially launched a program to match new and experienced racers with mentors. We already have 14 mentees paired up!
  • Legacy Laps: We are continuing our collaboration with Beno Rodi to offer “Legacy Laps.” This is a fantastic opportunity for owners of precious vintage machines or “sunsetting” racers to take a checkered flag at a controlled pace.
  • The 700 Challenge: We are running “Director’s Choice” classes for research and development, specifically looking at how to integrate newer bikes into our classes (starting with SOT 3 updates).
  • Electric Racing: Look for the Lightfighter Electric Motorcycles joining us for three spec races this year.

Growing the AHRMA Community

  • Strategic Partnerships: We are working with other organizations like the USCRA to build larger grids and shared opportunities, making racing more affordable and exciting for everyone.
  • Member Outreach: If you are sidelined by injury or hesitant to return to the seat, we want you to stay in our family! We are actively seeking volunteers to help run our events.
  • Sponsorship Wins: We’ve secured four new sponsorships (including two Gold-level partners) to help keep the club financially healthy while running on a responsible budget.

Looking Forward

We are already researching tracks for 2027 and working with the Strategic Planning Committee to update our handbook and website. My goal is to ensure every member feels heard and every weekend runs smoothly.

Thank you to the incredible staff, volunteers, and the Board of Trustees for making this possible. Let’s make 2026 our best season yet!

FLAT TRACK REPORT (video presentation from Flat Track Director Kaitlynn Osberg)

Click HERE to view.

OFF-ROAD RACE DIRECTOR REPORT (There was no off-road report presented)

MEMBERSHIP REPORT (ER)

Summary

  • 442 new AHRMA members in 2025
  • 253 Off-road (OR) members, and 126 Road Race (RR) members
  • 14 Members, Multi-discipline (OR & RR)
  • 49 Members Discipline Unknown, Undeclared
  • New Membership Trend?
    • 59% of New Members were <60 Years of Age (262/442)
    • 41% of New Members were >60 Years of Age (180/442)
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AHRMA STRATEGIC PLANNING STEERING COMMITTEE REPORT (ER)

Steering Committee Members:

Greg (GT) Tomlinson – Chairman, Board of Trustees
Jeff Oakley – Trustee
Daniel May – Executive Director
Ed Roman – Special Committee Chairman
Lorraine Crussell – Membership
Peter Marcin – Volunteer, AHRMA MAG Ad Sales & Off-road Sponsorships
Retired Corporate Sr. Mgr. Market Intelligence, Analytics & Forecasting
Albert Newmann – Off-Road Director
Leasha Overturf – Road Race Director
Kaitlynn Osberg – Flat Track Director

The AHRMA 3-5 Year Strategic Initiative

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee—composed of the Board Chair, Executive Director, and all Discipline Directors—has launched a formal process to ensure AHRMA remains the premier vintage racing organization for years to come.

Our Mission: Honoring the Past

The committee has reaffirmed that AHRMA’s core purpose is to recreate the sights, sounds, and spirit of racing’s past.

  • Preservation: We are dedicated to showcasing the machines and heritage that shaped the sport.
  • Community: We aim to foster a vibrant, inclusive environment for racers, owners, and enthusiasts alike.
  • Balance: While focusing on historically significant machines, we are also “embracing selected modern motorcycles through thoughtfully designed classes” to keep our grids full and our community growing.

Our Vision: Protecting the Future

The goal is to ensure that the excitement of vintage racing is passed onto future generations. This means evolving to welcome new riders and fans while maintaining the long-standing traditions that legacy members value.

The Six Strategic Questions

To build this future, the committee is currently answering six “diagnostic” questions. This process helps us move away from year-to-year guesswork and toward data-driven decisions:

  1. Where are we now? A hard look at our current membership and financial state.
  2. How did we get here? Understanding the past decisions that shaped today’s club.
  3. Where do we want to go? Defining what a successful AHRMA looks like in 2030.
  4. How do we get there? Creating the step-by-step plan to reach our goals.
  5. What are the obstacles? Identifying hurdles like track costs, insurance, or aging demographics.
  6. What resources do we need? Determining what new skills, technology, or staff are required to lead the industry.

What This Means for You

  • Consistency: You can expect more stable, long-term planning across all disciplines (Road Race, Off-Road, and Flat Track).
  • Professionalism: We are working on updating the AHRMA Handbook and website to make rules and registration clearer and more user-friendly.
  • Inclusive Growth: By creating a “vibrant community” and modernizing our approach, we are making it easier for new riders to join the family, which keeps our grids healthy and our entry fees competitive.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

OLD BUSINESS

  • Annual Review of Policies and Procedures
  • Recap 2025 racing program, strengths and weaknesses.
  • General business outlook based on 2025 observations and trends.

NEW BUSINESS

  • Goals for 2026
  • 2026 Discipline Budgets
  • General Concerns
    • Insurance continues to be a challenge.
    • Ambulance costs far exceeding inflation.
    • Track rental costs continue to rise.
  • Discussion of the rules change proposal process and responsibilities of trustees and committee members.
  • Discussion of how to better support and build up the Regions.

FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR / ADJOURNED at 1:00PM Motion to adjourn by WP second by CR.