AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

It's our biggest happening of the year. Friday events include roadrace practice, an AHRMA /Speed and Sport National Trials Series round and AHRMA /VMC Racing Frames Dirt Track National Series racing. Saturday and Sunday we have two complete rounds of AHRMA / Michigan Engineering and Triumph Motorcycles National Roadrace Series. Also on Saturday is AHRMA /Legends of MX National Vintage Motocross Series racing. AHRMA/ Jakes Garage National Post- Vintage Motocross Series hits the track on Sunday. All events except dirt track take place at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The dirt trackers run at the Ashland County Fairgrounds, about a half-hour away.

About 40,000 visitors are expected for Vinatge Motorcycle Days! There's the gigantic swap meet, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Auction, bike shows, the VMX Champions Race, a Tony DiStefano MX school, new-bike demo rides, stunt shows, seminars and much, much more. If you've been before, you know what to expect, a weekend of vintage biking nirvana. First-timers will be greatly rewarded for making the trip.

This year the AMA VMD featured marque is the Triumph. There will be special displays of the British bikes and other activities. Also new this year will be a special display of pre-1980 cafe racers of any marque. And, in honor of Triumph, the Featured Marque for 2008 VMD, modern Bonnevilles and Thruxtons that have been customized in the cafe racer style are also welcome.

The Classic Club for 2008 is the North American Laverda Owners Club, which will have a special display and activities.

With so much to do and see, and so many people attending the event, it is important to keep everything running smoothly and for everyone to follow some basic guidelines. A few details have changed for this year, so please take a moment to read the following:

All competitors need to enter through the appropriate gates. Signage will be posted directing you to the gate where you should enter and register.

> AHRMA roadrace competitors must enter through Gate 3 to pick up their credentials. If you enter by any other gate, you will pay the applicable gate fee, and there is no way to have that fee refunded.

> AHRMA off-road competitors must enter through the Ross Rd. to pick up their credentials. If you enter by any other gate, you will pay the applicable gate fee, and there is no way to have that fee refunded.

> AHRMA racers are allowed one pass per racer and one for a crewmember, with one additional available at the gate for a cost of $10. A maximum of three passes per racer is allowed.

> Both entrances will be open throughout the event, with Mid-Ohio Guest Services personnel staffing them.

> There will be no vehicle traffic through the campground between the MX paddock and the rest of the Mid-Ohio facility at any time during the event. Foot traffic is permitted. Anyone who needs to drive a vehicle to the other part of the facility can do so by exiting the facility and driving to the other gate after registering at their respective entry gate.

> Keep in mind that all motorcycles must have a license plate and all motorcycle (and golf cart) operators must have a valid drivers license.

> Parking space will be at a premium in all paddock and pit areas and it is suggested that everyone bring only the equipment and vehicles needed at the event. Mid-Ohio personnel will be on hand and able to direct you around the facility.

> Portable shower trailers will be accessible from all areas.

Roadrace Schedule:

Friday July 25
Roadrace practice day. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (2-hour lunch).
Roadrace practice on Saturday and Sunday is one round only. Racers are strongly advised to sign up for the Friday practice session.

Saturday July 26
Roadrace practice 8 a.m., racing at 1:00 p.m., finish at 5:30.

Sunday July 27
Roadrace practice 8 a.m., racing at 1:00 p.m., finish at 5:30.

Dirt Track Schedule:

Friday July 25
12 Noon, Dirt track sign-up begins at Ashland County Fairgrounds.
3 p.m., Dirt track practice begins at Ashland County Fairgrounds, heat races, 5:30, racing begins, 8.

Saturday July 26
12 Noon, Dirt track sign-up begins at Ashland County Fairgrounds.
3 p.m., Dirt track practice begins at Ashland County Fairgrounds, heat races, 5:30, racing begins, 8


Off-Road Schedule:

Friday July 25
8 a.m., Trials sign-up in woods area next to spectator camping area.
10 a.m., Trials starts in woods next to spectator camping area.
2 p.m., Early motocross registration begins in MX area next to spectator camping area


Saturday July 26
7 a.m., Vintage Motocross registration opens in woods next to spectator camping area.
9:45 a.m., VMX racing begins at track next to spectator camping area.
12 Noon-12:30 p.m., worker lunch break
12:30 p.m., VMX Race of Champions saluting Legends of MX honoree Rolf Tiblin.
1 p.m., Autograph session with the invited Motocross Champions at the MX track.

Sunday July 29
7 a.m., Post-vintage MX registration opens in woods next to spectator camping area
9:45 a.m., PVMX racing begins at track next to spectator camping area.
Noon-12:30 p.m., worker lunch break.