New for 2009, The TransAtlantic Challenge Class added to the Battle of the Twins series pits Triumph Thruxtons against Harley Davidson Sportsters. The TransAtlantic Challenge replaces the Thruxton Cup for the 2009 AHRMA road racing season. Both marquees will compete in near Supersport trim to promote close, exciting racing. The battle between the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack begins February 27 at Roebling Road Raceway. Feb. 27 Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA (Feb. 26, AHRMA run practice day) March 2-3 Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL (Tech Day March 1) April 24-26 Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond, CA (April 24, AHRMA run practice day) June 12-14 Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI (June 12, AHRMA run practice day) June 19-21 Grattan Raceway Park, Grattan, MI (June 19, AHRMA run practice day) July 24-26 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH (July 24, AHRMA run practice day) Aug 7-9 Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA (Aug. 7, AHRMA run practice day) Sept. 4-6 Bonneville Vintage GP, Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT (Sept. 4, AHRMA run practice day) Sept. 11-13 Sandia Classic, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM (Sept. 11, AHRMA run practice day) Oct. 9-11 Barber Vintage Festival, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL (Oct. 9, AHRMA run practice day WHAT IS AHRMA? The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association is the recognized leader in classic motorcycle racing in North America, and one of the premier vintage organizations in the world. AHRMA is a member-owned not-for-profit association offering national and regional road racing, motocross, dirt track, cross country and observed trials competition. AHRMA also showcased “alternative” modern racingSound of Singles®, Battle of Twins®, and Sound of Thunder®. For additional information visit our website: www.ahrma.org