AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off during Bike Week PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off its 2013 season on March 9 in Savannah, Ga. The popular series features period-correct vintage dirt-track motorcycles and exciting handlebar-to-handlebar racing action. “The American Motorcyclist Association has a long and rich history in dirt-track racing, dating to the original factory Class-A competition in the 1920s,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “When the Class-C production-based format made its debut, the sport’s popularity grew, laying the foundation for modern competition. We’re excited to continue paying tribute to our past with this series, and we’re looking forward to another action-packed season of racing for our amateur competitors.” The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series recognizes national champions in period-correct classes that reflect the storied history of AMA dirt-track competition. Class winners are honored at the annual AMA Championship Banquet, which recognizes national champions in all AMA-sanctioned disciplines. Class rules and equipment regulations, updated and improved for 2013, are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/rules. The full series schedule is below. The first three rounds of the 2013 AMA Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series are part of an extensive dirt-track program in southern Georgia and Florida during Daytona Bike Week. Following Bike Week, the 12-round series travels through Alabama, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Indiana before the finale in Cuddebackville, N.Y., on Sept. 21. 2013 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championships Series March 9: Half Mile Oglethorpe Speedway, Savannah, Ga. Steve Nace Racing Steve Nace (270) 442-7532 [email protected] www.stevenaceracing.com March 11: Half Mile Volusia County Speedway, Barberville, Fla. Steve Nace Racing Steve Nace (270) 442-7532 [email protected] www.stevenaceracing.com March 12: Short Track Volusia County Speedway, Barberville, Fla. Steve Nace Racing Steve Nace (270) 442-7532 [email protected] stevenaceracing.com May 18: Short Track Monster Mountain MX Park, Tallassee, Ala. Monster Action Sports LLC Tom Brinkman (334) 318-8475 [email protected] www.monstermx.com May 19: Short Track Monster Mountain MX Park, Tallassee, Ala. Monster Action Sports LLC Tom Brinkman (334) 318-8475 [email protected] www.monstermx.com May 28: Mile Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. Steve Nace Racing Steve Nace (270) 442-7532 [email protected] stevenaceracing.com June 21: Short Track Harpursville, N.Y. Square Deal Riders [email protected] www.squaredealriders.com June 22: Short Track Harpursville, N.Y. Square Deal Riders [email protected] www.squaredealriders.com July 20: Half Mile AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, Ohio AMA Racing Ken Saillant (800) 262-5646 [email protected] www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing Aug. 16: Short Track Mid-America Speedway Jim Terchila (317) 871-4392 [email protected] Marion County Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 21: Short Track Cuddebackville, N.Y. Tri-State M/C Ltd. Ron Edlin (845) 566-4956 www.tristateclub.com Sept. 22: Short Track Cuddebackville, N.Y. Tri-State M/C Ltd. Ron Edlin (845) 566-4956 www.tristateclub.com About the American Motorcyclist Association Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.