Prize Money for Top Open Two Stroke Racers with AHRMA at Barber Vintage Festival
An international road racing icon, along with thousands of fans, will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of two-stroke road racing motorcycles at the 19th annual Barber Vintage Festival on Saturday, October 12.
Grand Marshal Kenny Roberts and his 1980 MotoGP/500cc Grand Prix-winning YRZ500 will be at the event to see that two strokes are still raced competitively in the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s (AHRMA) Open Two-Stroke class.
Mojo Yamaha, Rising Sun Cycles, Comstock Energy, and three anonymous AHRMA racers are sponsoring the event and awarding a total of $3,750 for the top finishers in the Open Two-Stroke race on Saturday, October 12.
The first, second, third and fourth finishers in each of these tiers within the race will be awarded prize money: 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc+.
Any two-stroke motorcycle regardless of displacement, number of cylinders, frame type, cooling type, or date of manufacture is eligible for AHRMA’s Open Two-Stroke class.
“The Barber Vintage Festival showcases multiple classes of historic road racing on the world-renowned track, making it a must-attend event for motorcycle enthusiasts and race fans” said Greg Tomlinson, 2024 Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “The addition of a cash purse for the Open Two-Stroke Class ensures a deep field of riders for those fans that love the sublime pleasure of the distinct sound and smell of a two-stroke cycle.”
A current competition license from a known organization is required. All competitors are required to practice on Thursday or Friday and meet the qualifying requirements.
Learn more and register for the event here AHRMA.org. Racers and their friends and family can purchase gate and paddock passes here.
About Rising Sun Cycles Rising Sun Cycles have been importers of new and used Yamaha and Honda Grand Prix road-racing motorcycles and replacement parts and accessories since 1997. They possess a rock-solid reputation of providing fast shipping, support, and satisfaction and pride themselves on giving their customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of our business.
About Comstock Energy Comstock Energy, LLC is a Texas based oil and gas development company with a primary focus in exploiting proven and underdeveloped shallow producing horizons located in the Bend Arch-Fort Worth Basin area of North Central Texas. Comstock is currently directing operations and re-development of twenty producing and/or proven properties with over 1 million barrels of reserves.
About Mojo Yamaha Mojo Yamaha is a motorcycle racing team focused on classic Yamahas. The team runs monster Formula One racers based on the Yamaha FJ1100 engine pushed out to nearly 1300cc by Larry Cook Racing, as well as the legendary 2-stroke, the Yamaha TZ750. All bikes are housed in frames produced by the renown builder Denis Curtis at CMR Racing. Josh Hayes and Mojo Yamaha won Race 4 of the International Challenge the Phillip Island Classic in 2019.
About AHRMA The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With nearly 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.