AMA Releases 2016 Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Schedule

2016 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series Schedule Released

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- January 5, 2016 -- The 14-round 2016 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series will kick off with a half-mile event on Saturday, March 5, in Savannah, Ga. Throughout the year, racers will compete for points with hopes of earning a coveted AMA National No. 1 plate in a number of historically correct classes.

"We are excited about our 2016 schedule," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "With most of our events being double-headers, it provides our racers with an opportunity to travel once and race twice on the same weekend."

 

The first three rounds of the series will run in conjunction with the AMA-sanctioned amateur dirt-track program held during Daytona Bike Week.

Class rules and equipment regulations are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/rules.

 

Round 1: Saturday, March 5, 2016

Oglethorpe Speedway- Savannah, Ga.

Half Mile

Round 2: Monday, March 7, 2016

Volusia County Speedway- Barberville, Fla.

Half Mile

Round 3: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Volusia County Speedway- Barberville, Fla.

Short Track

Round 4: Saturday, April 30, 2016

Henry, Ill.

Half Mile

Round 5: Sunday, May 1, 2016

Henry, Ill.

Half Mile

Round 6: Friday, June 17, 2016

Harpursville, N.Y.

Short Track

Round 7: Saturday, June 18, 2016

Harpursville, N.Y.

Short Track

Round 8: Saturday, July 2, 2016

Oshkosh Speedzone- Oshkosh, Wis.

3/8 Mile

Round 9: Sunday, July 3, 2016

Oshkosh Speedzone- Oshkosh, Wis.

3/8 Mile

Round 10: Saturday, July 9, 2016

Ashland County Fairgrounds- Ashland, Ohio

Half Mile

Round 11: Friday, Aug. 12, 2016

Marion County Fairgrounds- Indianapolis, Ind.

Short Track

Round 12: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016

Marion County Fairgrounds- Indianapolis, Ind.

Short Track

Round 13: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016

Cuddebackville, N.Y.

Short Track

Round 14: Sunday, Sept. 25

Cuddebackville, N.Y.

Short Track 

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 amateur racing disciplines. 

About the American Motorcyclist Association

 

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 competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling.

 

For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

Media contact: James Holter
Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1280
E-mail: jholter@ama-cycle.org