Photo Credit Craig Chawla
(Knoxville, TN – August 18, 2025) It is with a heavy heart that the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) shares the loss of a member of our racing family.
Mark Smithard, an AHRMA road racing competitor in the sidecar and solo motorcycle classes from Covington, LA, succumbed to injuries incurred during a sidecar practice session at Pittsburgh International Race Complex on Friday, August 15th.
“Mark was an active AHRMA member in both the paddock and behind the scenes always helping to better the organization” said Daniel May, AHRMA’s Executive Director. “Mark was a joy to have in the race paddock. He was always eager to learn and share with others. Mark always had a smile and good energy no matter the circumstances of the day. Once suited up to go on track you could sense he was smiling under his helmet. It is a great loss for our AHRMA family.”
The AHRMA family extends our deepest condolences to Mark’s family. Godspeed Mark.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on classic and vintage machines along with a wide range of modern motorcycles.
