Post Vintage Motocross Mission Statement

The mission of AHRMA Post Vintage Motocross is to showcase an innovative and  revolutionary period of MX racing. This relatively-short time frame is recognized as the beginning of the long-suspension-travel era of motocross which lasts to this day, and also the emergence of the American domination on the world racing scene. Machines of this era were purpose-built motocross racers which introduced many  technologies, from the very first long-travel suspension through to the advent of water-cooled engines and linkage-controlled rear suspensions found at the end of this exciting time in motocross.

These technological advances result in a motorcycle which has the ability to travel at incredible speeds over very rough terrain, and endure punishment that would have inflicted race-ending damage to earlier machines. These capabilities, coupled with advancing riding styles and techniques, dictated changes in the racetracks. Tracks became specially prepared, permanent-style circuits, which utilized some man-made obstacles in addition to natural terrain features. The Post Vintage era ends as we start to see the inclusion of Supercross-style obstacles in the tracks, and the inclusion of disc brakes and other advanced features from the factories as original equipment.

The primary purpose of AHRMA Post Vintage Motocross is to provide an appropriate place for these machines to be preserved and ridden by those who are interested in reliving the era, in addition to educating and exposing the history to those who may not have been participants the first time around. With careful attention to race track preparation, and to rules crafting, AHRMA is making certain that Post Vintage Motocross bikes will be enjoyed by its members of today and tomorrow.

Information regarding race registration rates, entry deadlines and more can be found on the Schedules & Results page

For other valuable information go to the Forms and Information page

Post Vintage Motocross Classes

Note: All classes are further divided into Novice, Intermediate and Expert rider ability levels.

Historic 125: Certain 125cc and smaller motorcycles built up to and including the 1977 model year as the first-generation of long-travel machines.

Historic 250: Certain 126-250cc motorcycles built up to and including the 1977 model year as the first-generation of long-travel machines.

Historic 500: Certain 325-460cc two-strokes and four-strokes up to 636cc built up to and including the 1977 model year as the first-generation of long travel machines.

Historic Four-Stroke: Certain four-stroke machines built up to and including the 1978 model year with up to 636cc. Overhead cam machines are limited to 500cc.

Grand Prix 125: Certain post-1977 motorcycles up to 125cc.

Grand Prix 250: Certain post-1977 motorcycles 126-250cc.

Grand Prix 500: Certain post-1977 motorcycles 325-500cc two-stroke and up to 580cc four-stroke.

Ultima 125: Certain motorcycles up to 125cc that do not have disc brakes or power-valve type mechanism built directly into the engine.

Ultima 250: Certain 126-250cc motorcycles that do not have disc brakes or power-valve type mechanism built directly into the engine.

Ultima 500: Certain 325-580cc motorcycles that do not have disc brakes or power-valve type mechanism built directly into the engine.

Ultima Four-Stroke: Certain 200-580cc four-strokes that were produced either with a single-shock rear suspension or a newer engine technology.

Open Age: Any AHRMA-eligible rider on any eligible machine.

40+: Riders age 40 or older on any eligible machine.

50+: Riders age 50 or older on any eligible machine.

60+: Riders age 60 or older on any eligible machine.

70+: Riders age 70 or older on any eligible machine.

Women: Female riders on any AHRMA-eligible post vintage machine.

Pre-Modern: Certain 125-600cc two- and four-stroke machines factory-produced with a front disc and rear drum brake.