Legendary Builder and Racer, Todd Henning named Grand Marshal of the 2025 FIM North America Vintage Road Racing Championships
The United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA), the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the U.S., is proud to announce legendary builder and racer Todd Henning to serve as Grand Marshal at the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) North America Vintage Road Racing Championships, scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire.
The USCRA is once again honored to host the only FIM-sanctioned vintage road racing competition on the continent. This year’s event marks the 23rd annual gathering, which will take place on the final weekend of the 102nd annual Laconia Bike Week. For 2025, the club will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for what promises to be an exhilarating two-day event, showcasing the best in both vintage and modern motorcycle and sidecar racing.
“I raced with USCRA for 22 years. It’s a great club, and I’m excited to be part of this summer’s event. It’s a huge honor.” – Grand Marshal, Todd Henning
If there were ever a personification of the term “privateer,” it would be Todd Henning.
Over the span of more than two decades of engineering, building, and racing, Todd was the
quintessential outsider, always finding a way to come out on top. Estimated to have won
over 500 races between the 1980s and 1999, his reputation was forged in victory.
Pitted against legendary British machinery like Matchless, Norton, and BSA, Todd’s
tricked-out, Drixton-framed Honda CB450 was a game-changer. It ruffled many feathers
in its day – putting many of the Premier 500 bikes to shame.
Completely self-taught, Todd transformed the modest Japanese engine into a fierce and
reliable power plant. From meticulous milling and porting to precise flow bench testing,
Todd and his team were able to squeeze an impressive 60 horsepower from the motor.
His riding prowess was just as refined as his builds. Todd’s versatility allowed him to dominate on both two- and four-stroke machinery, cementing his place as a well-rounded and exceptional competitor and perennial champion.
Sidelined by a serious injury in 1999, his career was unfortunately cut short. However,
Todd’s legacy endures. Recently, his son, Ari, alongside best friend and partner, Zack Courts, produced “1300 Miles of Mayhem,” an episode of Revzilla’s Common Tread XP that celebrates the resurrection of Todd’s legendary Drixton 450.
More information on the event can be found at http://www.race-uscra.com.
About the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA)
The USCRA is the oldest vintage motorcycle road racing organization in the United States and includes over 400 active members. The club promotes four general types of events: Road racing on both proprietary built road race circuits and real roads courses (Gunstock® and the Streets of Laconia®), Observed Trials, as well as The Tower Hill Climb and Pewter Run® touring events held on open public roads.
About the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM)/strong>
Founded in 1904 in Paris and currently based in Mies (Switzerland), the FIM is the International organization acting in all matters connected with motorcycling activities (sporting & non-sporting) and defending the rights and interests of motorcycle users and industry. 121 National Federations across the world and regrouped in 6 Continental Unions are affiliated to the FIM. FIM is the supreme and sole international authority empowered to control international motorcycling events organized under its jurisdiction throughout the world. It is recognized by the IOC as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport. It is also the 1st international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
About FIM North America>
The FIM North America (FIM NA), which includes two national federations —
the American Motorcyclist Association and Canadian Motorcycle Association
— is one of six Continental Unions (CONUs) recognized as a geographical subdivision
of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).
The FIM North America, which is held accountable to the FIM, establishes a yearly calendar of Continental Championship events, declaring champions in selected disciplines and classes.
The FIM NA’s member federations issue CONU licenses to riders participating in FIM NA events. Additionally, the FIM NA issues licenses to riders planning to participate in Continental Championship events organized by other CONUs.
About the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competitions and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling.