Mitch Barnes, Trustee Candidate (Eastern Region)
Hello AHRMA members, I am Mitch Barnes from Louisville, Kentucky. January 2021 seems like only a couple months ago that we started the season. My crew of riders at JEMCO/LMP were very busy “re-starting” a 45-year-old business (JEMCO) as we were building vintage exhausts in between races and bike repairs.
Time moved along in 2021 extremely fast for us. We were able to race this year from the East Coast at New Jersey over to the West Coast in California. Though we were on opposite ends of the United States, we found AHRMA members at each location who would receive us bourbon trail and Kentucky Derby boys with open arms. The warm fellowship that met us each time is what I want to assist with as a Trustee.
The MotoFest idea was a “big hit” for me as I watched riders compete who enjoy multiple disciplines like I do. Whether it was Trials in Kansas, Roadracing at Laguna Seca or Vintage Motocross in Kentucky, I had fun at each event, and it made me appreciate the organization it took to pull off the events. I personally will miss the leadership of Curt and Dewanna Comer. I consider them friends and watched the hard work they put into AHRMA. If you elect me, I will try to help grow this very special motorcycle organization.
Mitch Barnes
mitchfcamx@aol.com
502.594.8245
