2017 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Schedule Released, Mid-America in Indy to Host Rounds 8-9 on August 4-5

American Motorcyclist Association announces 2017 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series schedule

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- January 6, 2017 --  The 2017 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship series features 12 rounds of competition and four weekends of two-day, back-to-back racing, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association.

Starting in March, the national championship series travels to six states throughout the Midwest and along the East Coast. The series will make its way to eight premier tracks, while also boasting eight days of short track racing with four days on half mile courses.

"I am incredibly excited to get this season underway," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The 2017 season of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship looks to be one of the best we've ever had and will include many of the great tracks that vintage dirt track racers know and love."

This year's lineup features many notable stops, such as Volusia County Speedway in Baberville, Fla., and the Illinois State Fair Grounds in Springfield, Ill. The series also will return to many other favorite spots, such as the Oglethorp Speedway in Savannah, Ga., and the Marion County Fairgrounds in the racing capital of the world, Indianapolis.

For more information visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. 

2017 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series Schedule

Round 1 - Saturday, March 11
Oglethorpe Speedway - Savannah, Ga.
Half Mile

Round 2 - Monday, March 13
Volusia County Speedway - Baberville Fla.
Half Mile

Round 3 - Tuesday, March 14
Volusia County Speedway - Barberville, Fla.
Short Track

Round 4 - Sunday, April 30
Marshall-Putman County Fairgrounds - Henry, Ill.
Half Mile

Round 5 - Friday, June 16
Harpursville, N.Y.
Short Track

Round 6 - Saturday, June 17
Harpursville, N.Y.
Short Track

Round 7 - Saturday, July 8
Ashland County Fairgrounds - Ashland, Ohio
Half Mile

Round 8 - Friday, August 4
Marion County Fairgrounds - Indianapolis, Ind.
Short Track

Round 9 - Saturday, August 5
Marion County Fairgrounds - Indianapolis, Ind.
Short Track

Round 10 - Saturday, September 2
Illinois State Fairgrounds - Springfield, Ill.
Short Track

Round 11 - Saturday, September 23
Oakland Valley Race Park - Cuddebackville, N.Y.
Short Track

Round 12 - Sunday, September 24
Oakland Valley Race Park - Cuddebackville, N.Y.
Short Track

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.

 

Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join 

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

WERA & American Motorcyclist Association Team Up as Co-Sanctioning Bodies in Road Racing for 2017

The American Motorcyclist Association out of Pickerington, OH. and WERA (Western Eastern Road Racing Association) out of Canton, GA. yesterday announced a partnership for the upcoming 2017 road racing season that will see the two long-standing sanctioning bodies teaming up to offer more possibilities for racers for the future ahead.

The two series (long before AMA/Ohio sold off Pro Racing sanctioning rights to AMA Pro/Daytona/DMG) have long seen riders and teams crossover from one series to the other, so this should see some nice dovetailing for current teams and riders for the road racing series. AMA/Ohio holds the FIM sanctions that the now reworked AMA Superbike Series operates under with the MotoAmerica racing series.

In the shot above, the late Donald Jacks on the #59 Roadracing World/Team Hammer/Valvoline Suzuki and Chris D'Aluisio on the #2 Southwest Motorsports/Dunlop/Red Line Oil Yamaha TZ250 battle during a WERA Pro Series Formula USA race at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Clermont, IN. in July 1992. The former Formula USA Series saw many crossovers from both AMA and WERA competition that would pit the Formula 2 250's against the big-bore 4-strokes of the day providing fans, teams and all in attendance with a wonderfully exciting racing platform.

Check out the press release below thanks to the American Motorcyclist Association and we wish the best to AMA and Evelyne Clarke's WERA associations for the great news and great racing assuredly ahead!

American Motorcyclist Association partners with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- December 9, 2016 -- The American Motorcyclist Association and WERA Motorcycle Roadracing have partnered to advance the sport of motorcycle road racing in America. Beginning with the start of WERA's 2017 season, all WERA events will be co-sanctioned with the AMA.

"WERA has produced a long line of impressive winners, and many of them have gone on to great success in the AMA Superbike Championship and beyond," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The professionalism and fairness demonstrated by WERA's leadership has always been exceptional, and the organization is an important partner for the AMA as we work to grow both amateur and professional road racing in this country."

With this partnership, WERA has access to AMA-approved insurance, AMA ratification and recognition of results, and the opportunity to develop a clear path to professional licensing for those riders who aspire to race with MotoAmerica, the home of the AMA Superbike Championship.

"AMA and MotoAmerica have worked hard and are succeeding in bringing growth to professional motorcycle road racing in the United States," said Evelyne Clarke, WERA owner and president. "Many WERA racers have a dream to compete on a professional level, so it is important to provide them the path to accomplish this, which is one of the things this partnership will do. The many benefits of an AMA membership are valuable to all WERA racers."

Clarke, whose history with WERA dates to 1976, added that the AMA's role as the country's premier motorcycling advocate also was important to the decision to sanction with the AMA.

"The AMA has long defended our freedoms to ride and race," Clarke said. "This includes uniting AMA members to help defeat the lead law ban on youth dirt bikes as well as stopping the more recent effort by the Environmental Protection Agency to prohibit the conversion of emissions-certified motorcycles into race bikes."

WERA, based in Canton, Ga., is one of the oldest and largest national sanctioning bodies conducting motorcycle races at road courses across the United States. Since 1974 WERA has enabled thousands of racers at all levels the opportunity to compete across the country. WERA offers a Rider's School with entry-level racing, pro-am racing and vintage racing for anyone with a motorcycle.

For more information on WERA, as well as the 2017 schedule of events, see www.wera.com.

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.

 

Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join 

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

Mid-America Speedway in Indy Adds Track Sponsorship from Holland Regional Trucking Firm

Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis Announces Sponsorship for Remainder of 2016 Racing Season from Holland Regional Trucking

Sponsorship of Regional Flat Track Facility to Help Holland in Driver Recruitment

 

Press release for immediate release

Indianapolis, IN. – September 1, 2016 – Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis is proud to announce Holland Regional as track sponsor and two-event sponsor for the remainder of the 2016 season. One of the leaders in the trucking industry in the LTL (less than truckload) business in the Midwest and Southeastern Unites States and Canada, Holland is looking to use their sponsorship as a driver recruitment tool in the highly-competitive trucking business.

 

“This is great news for us as we are getting close to wrapping up our 9^th year here at the Marion County Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Indy,” stated track president and promoter, Jim Terchila. “We're looking forward to having Holland (formerly USF Holland, one of the trucking companies owned by the YRC Worldwide trucking conglomerate) on board with us for the remainder of the year, and it is a good possibility that they may continue with us for the 2017 season ahead.

 

“Not only will they be sponsoring us for the remaining six events for the year, but they will be our event sponsor for our races on September 10 and again on September 24, both of which are Mid-America points races for this season,” continued Terchila. “We started working with their marketing company in the last few weeks and this great opportunity all came together here for us in the last couple of days.”

 

Based out of Holland, MI., Holland employs over 8000 people with 57 service centers throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States and Canada, and was acquired by YRC Worldwide (formerly Yellow Freight and Roadway Express) in 2005 and according to data compiled in October 2014 was the 10th-largest LTL carrier in the U.S. In operation since 1929, Holland specializes in LTL and TL (trailer load) freight and a variety of commodities hauled throughout their operating areas and has one of the most stellar service and accident-free records among the trucking industry's larger companies.

Track contact:

 

Jim Terchila, President and promoter/Mid-America Speedway

info@midamspeedway.com

Call or text: 317-871-4392

 

 

 

 

 

Press release prepared by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike 'Stu' Stuhler

Stu's Shots

10826 Riverwood Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN. 46234-7686

317-373-0522

stuman714@yahoo.com

http://stusshots.blogspot.com/

Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis Set to Host Rounds 11&12 of the 2016 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series on August 12&13

Mike Cashaat's beautiful #76K Honda Elsinore was one of many of the great bikes of yesteryear running at the 2015 Mid-America Speedway round of the 2015 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship in Indianapolis in August '15. Photo by Mike 'Stu' Stuhler/Stu's Shots.

Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis Set to Host Rounds 11 & 12 of the 2016 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series on August 12 &13

Indianapolis, IN. – August 4, 2016 – Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis is set to host rounds 11 & 12 of the on Friday, August 12 & Saturday, August 13. This will be our 4^th annual hosting of this great event, and the first time that we will host a doubleheader round for this popular series.

“We are very pleased that AMA/Ohio is giving us another go around to host what has been a popular event for us here at Mid-America Speedway,” stated track president and promoter Jim Terchila. “We are going to have 15 Vintage classes for this year's events, paying points, contingencies and trophies for each individual evening of racing. As has been the case in the past, Harley-Davidson of Bloomington, Indiana will again be the sponsor for this great doubleheader round held at our home at the Marion County Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Indianapolis.

“Mid-America will also be hosting round 2 of the USA vs Canada Speedway Championship on Saturday, August 12 which will see over 15 riders coming in from Canada, Scotland, and the US to contest this series. New York State riders Mike Buman and Casey Dunholt will be among those contesting this round, as well as a couple of riders out of the Ohio area,” continued Terchila. “Kyle 'Lego' Legault who spent five years riding in the Premier League in British Speedway, including two years doubling up in both Poland and the UK. Lego is best known for his time spent in Birmingham, England riding for the Birmingham Brummies. David 'Molly' Meldrum from Berwick, Scotland will also be among those ready to get a piece of the $800 to win action for the Speedway race. Mid-America’s BJ Fesselmeyer, who has more Speedway main event wins at Mid-America than any other rider also plans on being in the hunt for his piece of the pie." 

Tickets for the event are $10 for spectators as well as team crew members and for pit access, and the track will also be hosting a barbeque for the riders and teams on Friday, August 12 after the racing is complete, and EVS Sports will be supplying contingency prizes for the Vintage races in the form of 25%-off coupons to the top-3 riders in each class on both evenings. Gates open at 2:00 PM EDT and rider's meeting at 4:00 PM EDT. First practice is expected to start at 4:30 PM EDT with heats starting promptly at 7:00 PM EDT.

“We're looking forward to this event again this year,” said Terchila, “in what should be one of our largest-attended races at Mid-America Speedway. We sincerely hope that you can join us for what will surely be another night of stellar racing in what is our 9^th year of operation here at the Marion County Fairgrounds and we look forward to seeing everyone next weekend!”

Paul Bailey's #53G Pre-unit Triumph was one representation of machines contesting the Brakeless Class at the 2015 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series at Mid-America Speedway in August '15. Photo by Mike 'Stu' Stuhler/Stu's Shots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track contact:

Jim Terchila, President and promoter/Mid-America Speedway

info@midamspeedway.com, Call or text: 317-871-4392

Twitter @MidAmSpeedway, Facebook page

Website: www.midamspeedway.com

Press release prepared by:

Mike 'Stu' Stuhler

Stu's Shots

10826 Riverwood Blvd

Indianapolis, IN. 46234-7686

317-373-0522

stuman714@yahoo.com

http://stusshots.blogspot.com/

Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis Announces 2016 Season Schedule, to Include Doubleheader Round of AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Races in August

Mid-America Speedway 2016 Schedule Announced

Press release for immediate release

Indianapolis, IN. – April 12, 2016 – Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis would like to

announce their new schedule for the 2016 season, which will kick off later this month with the first

event of the season on Saturday, April 30 with the spring opener (rain date is Sat., May 7) and the

official season opening race on Saturday, June 4, the Flat-Track Forums Race. Mid-America

Speedway will be hosting and supporting a total of 16 races throughout the 2016 season.

Track president and race promoter Jim Terchila and his crew will preside over the racing action at the

Marion County Fairgrounds-hosted track, located on Indy's southeast side. “We're looking forward to

what will be our ninth year in the new season ahead, and this season again will include our regularly

scheduled regional events to go along with what will be our fourth year of hosting the AMA Vintage Dirt

Track National Championship Series sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Bloomington, IN. This

year's event will be a first for Mid-America as we will be hosting a doubleheader round which will be

held on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13,” stated Terchila.

“We will also be hosting round 2 of the USA vs Canada Speedway Invitational race on August 13 that

we are currently working on getting an FIM sanction for. Round 1 is scheduled to be held in

Welland, Ontario Canada on July 9 and we have approximately 15 racers from Canada, New York

State and the Midwest who are commited to race our event. The winner from each of those rounds will

take home $1K.

“We've had a great run at the Marion County Fairgrounds and our hats are off to them for what we have

been able to do over the years here,” continued the track's president and promoter. “One of our popular

events is the annual Marion County Fair race, this year being held on Satuday, June 18 and this will be

our 10^th fair race, which really got us going to eventually provide us our home here.

“We would also like to remind everyone about our season-ending Halloween race, one of the best-

attended events of each of our years here at the fairgrounds,” said Terchila in closing. “Traditionally this

has been our 2nd-biggest event each year and it includes costumes and a 25-lap Open Bike Class main

event that pays a minimum of $500 to win. This year's season finale will be held on Saturday, October

29 and will be sponsored by Jackson Oil and Solvents. We wouldn't be able to do any of this if it weren't

for some of the best sponsors, racers and fans in the country that attend our events, so without a doubt

we tip our hats and helmets to all that make it all possible for everyone here at Mid-America Speedway.”

Track contact:

Jim Terchila, President and promoter/Mid-America Speedway

info@midamspeedway.com

Call or text: 317-871-4392

Press release prepared by:

Mike 'Stu' Stuhler

Stu's Shots

10826 Riverwood Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN. 46234-7686

317-373-0522

stuman714@yahoo.com

http://stusshots.blogspot.com/

Mid-America Speedway in Indy Releases 2016 Schedule, Includes 2 Back-to-Back AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Races in August

Mid-America Speedway located on Indianapolis' southeast side has released their schedule for the upcoming season.

Unfortunately with the loss of the AMA Pro Flat Track Indy Mile there will no longer be a 'Night Before' or 'Night After' Pro race but they have stepped up with two back-to-back rounds of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series that will hit the track on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. This will be the third year running for Mid-America to host the AMA Vintage races and should be another great addition to their already heavy schedule for their season ahead.

Of course Mid-America's schedule is heavily laden with a plethora of their local races, but also this year will include them pairing up with the XIIR ice racing series as well as a couple of rounds of indoor dirt tracking in Danville, IL. before the full schedule gets rolling in June.

In the shot above, Paul Bailey's #52G pre-unit Triumph brakeless mount sits inside the pits at Mid-America Speedway during their hosting of the 2015 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series round on August 8.

You can check out the full schedule at Mid-America Speedway for the upcoming season below, and if you're in the area make sure you hit up the track during one of their rounds as you won't be disappointed in the little track that could!

Mid-America Speedway News Issue No. 1.16

2016 Mid-America Speedway News   2016 will mark the 9th season of racing at Mid America Speedway.  We have 15 events scheduled for 2016.  Obviously Mother Nature controls the actual number of events run as we had 14 races on the schedule in 2015, and we were only able to run nine.   We are often asked why we run so many races.  The truth is that 15 races is a lot of races for the staff, but due to the structure of our lease agreement with the Marion County Fairgrounds we are charged for the facility whether we use it or not and it takes a minimum of twelve events to break even.  The other concern is that if we only paid for the facility for a handful of events we know that kart and TQ midget promoters would come in and not take care of the facility in the same manner that we do.  We have seen it happen in the past, and the track that was left behind was not suitable for motorcycles. 2016 Schedule         The season is scheduled to kick off on April 30th with our annual spring opener.  We then take a little over a month off before our next event which we consider our true season opener on June 4th.  Just like in years past, there will be a $100 bonus to the winning bike owner of the 80-200 class.  June 18th is our 10th Annual Fair Race.  Had we not promoted this event in 2007, flat track would not exist at the Marion County Fairgrounds.  After the fair, we take almost a month off and return on July 16th where the winner of the 50+/Super Senior class will take home a $100 bonus.  July 30th is a regular points night, and then we have a double header on on Friday, August 12th and Saturday the 13th which is rounds 11 and 12 of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Series.  Saturday, August 13th is also round 2 of the FIM sanctioned USA vs. Canada Speedway Series.  (Round one will be in Welland, ON on July 9th.)  Next on the schedule is our August 20th event, followed by our Vet 30+ Night on August 27th.  September 10th is the next date on the schedule followed by Vintage Heavy Night on September 17th, and a regular points nights on September 24th.  October 8th will pay $500 to win the 250 money class.  October 22nd is a regular points night, and our 7th annual Halloween race will be on October 29th with $500 going to the winner of the Open Class.  Our awards banquet will be on 11/12 at the Sunshine Bowling Center in Clermont, IN.  There will also be a free practice starting at 11:00am on the 12th so riders can ride one more time before the weather turns cold.       What is new for 2016?   Putting on races takes a lot of behind the scenes work that when done properly provide a positive experience for the fans, riders, and sponsors. The staff at Mid-America's motto is "to make the next event better than the last event".  Right after the end of the 2015 season, we went to work on a new web based program that will allow riders to get lineups and results on their mobile phones and tablets.  We feel that this will allow everyone to be kept better informed as to which race is on the track, who the riders are, and which events are coming up next in the race order.  Basically, anyone using the link will have access to the same information that the scoring tower has.  Note that results will still be manually entered, so there could be a short delay between the end of a race and the results being posted, but we expected this delay to be a few minutes at most.  We will also continue to post the printed lineups just like we have always done.   Ice Racing   Mid-America works closely with the promoters at Extreme International Ice Racing to grow the sport of flat track.  They have three more events left on their schedule and asked us to spread the word.   January 23rd, Xfinity Arena, Everett, WA February 13th, The Aud, Kitchener, ON February 19th, David S. Palmer Arena, Danville, IL The 450 flat track class pays $500 to win, $250 for second, and $100 for third.  Pit bikes (air cooled machines up to 150cc) pay $100 to win, $50 for second, and $25 for third.  There will also be a combined 65/85 class offered at each round.  Their website is www.xiir.org.  Call 317.871.4392 for more information.  Other Flat Track events in the Area   Danville, IL The staff of Extreme International Ice racing is going to be putting on two indoor dirt events at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville, IL on May 20th, and 21st.  More details will be provided as the event gets closer, but class structure and payout will most likely mirror what you see at Mid-America. Converse, IN Mike Singleton and Travis are putting on a two day event at the Converse Fair Short Track on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th. Important Times   Gates Open: 12:00 Signup Opens: 2:30 Riders Briefing: June, July & August:4:00 Riders Briefing: Sept & October: 4:30 Practice: June, July & August:4:30 Practice: Sept & October: 5:00 Heats: 7:00 Directions to Mid-America Mid-America Speedway is located at the southeast  corner of Indianapolis at the Marion County Fairgrounds.  From 465, take exit 49 and go to the first light and turn left, continue approximately 3/4 of a mile, and go over the overpass.  Bear to the left of the base of the overpass, and the entrance to Mid-America is 1/4 mile on the left.     Thank you for your support The Staff of Mid-America Speedway   2016 Schedule Events with ** are Mid-America Points   1/23 XiiR. Everett, WA 2/13 XiiR, Kitchener, ON 2/19 XiiR, Danville, IL April 30**, Spring Opener @ MAS 5/20 Indoor Dirt, Danville, IL (promoted by XiiR) 5/21 Indoor Dirt, Danville, IL (promoted by XiiR)   6/4** Opening Night! Extra Money in 80-200    6/11  Converse Fair ST 6/12  Converse Fair ST   6/18** 10th Annual Marion Co. Fair Race 7/9 Rd 1. USA vs. Canada Speedway Shootout, Welland, ON, CAN 7/16**  Super Sr./50+ Night 7/30** Regular Points Night 8/12 Round 11 of AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Series 8/13 Round 12 of AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Series/Round 2 of USA vs. Canada Speedway Shootout 8/20** Regular Points Night  8/27** Vet 30+ Night 9/10** Mid-America Points Night  9/17**  Vintage Heavy Night $100 bonus per cylinder to the winning rider 9/24** Mid-America Points Night   10/8**  $500 to win 250 Money Class   10/22** Mid-America Points Night  10/29** 7th Annual Halloween Race.  $500 to win the Open Class November 12 Awards Banquet at Sunrise Bowl, Clermont, IN.  RSVP's required

Mid-America Speedway in Indy Gears Up for 'Night Before the Indy Mile' Premier Event on Friday, July 10

Indy's Mid-America Speedway's 2015 'Night Before the Indy Mile' Race Return's on Friday, July 10 & to Feature Stars of AMA Pro Flat Track in Premier Open Pro Class Race

Mid-America Speedway – Indianapolis, IN. – June 25, 2015 – In what has become a big weekend of stellar racing, Mid-America Speedway on Indianapolis' southeast side will again be showcasing our 'Night Before the Indy Mile' short track event that will feature the stars of AMA Pro Flat Track who will be returning to the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship Indy Mile round on Saturday, July 11.

Sponsored by Jeff Stevens and Harley-Davidson of Bloomington, IN., the evening's races will see returning riders including last year's Open Pro Class winner and 2013 AMA Grand National Champion Brad Baker, and previous Open Pro Class winner and current AMA Grand National Champion Jared Mees. Other riders expected to return to action at the track located on Indianapolis' southeast side at the Marion County Fairgrounds are Sammy Halbert, Henry Wiles, long-time track regular and Morton, IL. resident Rob 'Bugs' Pearson, Jarod Vanderkooi, and Australian Mick Kirkness, among others. This year's big race will see $1500 going to the winner, and Miriam Deitcher's Flat Track Live and D&D Exhaust will be sponsoring a special 'Dash for Cash' race that will provide $1K to win, and an extra $500 to win if the rider is running a D&D Exhaust system. Riders will be competing on 450cc-class DTX-spec machinery and some will be rolling out their framer mounts, just like Mees did to win the 2011-13 Open Pro Class events.  

Jared Mees #9 brought along his Lucas Oil Honda framer during his run of winning the 2011-2013 Open Pro Class at Mid-America, but missed the 2014 event in search of his 2014 AMA Grand National Championship. The defending AMA Grand National Champ is expected to return to the Marion County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 10 to try and win again over a stacked field expected at this year's premier event at the 'little track that could.' Photo by Mike 'Stu' Stuhler/Stu's Shots.

 

 

Other classes that will be contested at Mid-America during the 'Night Before the Indy Mile' race will be Open Quad, Open Bike, Open Amateur, 50cc, 65cc, 80-200 cc (two or four stroke), Youth, 250cc Money, Vet 30+, Vet 50+, Vintage Light (0-350cc), and Vintage Heavy (351cc+). Note that a rider may enter either Open Pro or Open Amateur, but NOT both. And as a special treat Mike O'Neil will be returning again this year with his fleet of 1949 Indian Arrow 250cc racers for a special race that will see former AMA Grand National greats like Charlie Roberts, Indiana's Jackie Mitchell and current AMA Pro Flat Track sponsor Tommy Duma racing aboard the little singles.

Brad Baker #1 shows the form in early practice at Mid-America Speedway in 2014 that he used on his Brothers Powersports Honda CRF450R to win the Open Pro Class during Mid-America's 'Night After the Indy Mile.' Baker, the 2013 AMA Grand National Champion, is expected to return again in less then two weeks to defend his title. Photo by Mike 'Stu' Stuhler/Stu's Shots.

 

 

 

 

Entry fees will be for $40 for the Open Class, $30 for adult classes, and $25 for youth classes. Pit Passes will be $10 for age 10+, $5 for age 5-9, and no charge for age 4 and under. Please note that pit passes will go to $25 at 5:00 PM. Grandstand passes will be $10 for all ages 5+. Pre-entry for all riders in all classes is available on Mid-America's website.

Mid-America will also be seeing Mike Hacker's RIDE Academy return to the track this year for two special class sessions, the first of which will take place on Sunday, July 12 and see AMA Pro Flat Track riders including Baker, Nichole Mees, Kenny Coolbeth, Ryan Wells, Cody Johncox and Hacker as class instructors. The second time RIDE Academy returns will be on August 10 after the Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP weekend. Any rider that commits to the July 10^th RIDE Academy at Mid-America will receive a complimentary pit-pass for the Night Before the Indy Mile event on July 10^th. The RIDE Academy instructors will also be on hand on July 10^th to assist riders with any questions that they may have.

Gates open at 2:30 PM EDT, first practice starts at 4:30 PM and the first heat race will roll off the line at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there for what will again be another exciting and star-studded evening of racing at Mid-America Speedway's 'Night Before the Indy Mile' event at the Marion County Fairgrounds on Indy's southeast side!

Track info and contact:

Mid-America Speedway at the Marion County Fairgrounds

7300 East Troy Ave.

Indianapolis, IN. 46239 – Jim Terchila/President of Mid-America Speedway/ 317-871-4392 or info@midamspeedway.com

Press release prepared by:

Mike 'Stu' Stuhler

Stu's Shots

10826 Riverwood Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN. 46234-7686

317-299-2072 H---317-373-0522 C

stuman714@yahoo.com

http://stusshots.blogspot.com