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.

 

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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 Team to Host Frankfort, IN. Half-Mile at Clinton County Fairgrounds on September 12

Former AMA Pro Flat Track competitor Ben Knight, #85P, a long-time supporter and competitor at Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis, will be hitting the road from his Danville, IL.-area home on September 12 to offer up his Knight Racing/American H-D-sponsored Harley-Davidson XR750 for Mid-America Speedway president Jim Terchila to ride during the Frankfort, IN. Half-Mile as part of the Hoosier Bike Rally at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Terchila regularly competes in the Speedway class at Mid-American and just last month through a leg over a Bultaco Astro during the track's running of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National event in early August.

Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis is taking on a new endeavor in their eighth season of operation according to track president and promoter, Jim Terchila. The great team that brings you such super events like the Night Before the Indy Mile and the AMA Vintage Flat Track Nationals will be promoting a new event at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, in Frankfort, IN. on Saturday, September 12 in the running of the Frankfort Half-Mile on the limestone surface in conjunction with the Hoosier Bike Rally over the September 11-13 weekend.

Terchila, who has headed up a team that has been putting on some of the best racing events at their premier facility at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis for eight years, noted that they hope after this initital run in Frankfort that they will be able to continue to operate at the Clinton County Fairgrounds and be able to grow the event. The September 12 event will also have a Twins Class, and Terchila also stated that in possible future dates that a larger purse will be able to make it so some of the top-tier talent in the AMA Pro Flat Track series can utilize the off-weekend to come out and run, much like they do when they bring their Singles Series bikes to Mid-America over the Indy Mile weekend.

A total of 21 classes will be run over the course of the day, gates open at 7:00 AM EDT and practice starts promptly at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 12. Tickets are only $10/each so their isn't any reason why you shouldn't be able to bring the whole family out to see what will undoubtedly be a great day of racing at the Clinton County Fairgrounds.

Check out the full press release below and put this one on your calendar as it will be a good day to get out and enjoy some action at the Frankfort Half-Mile!

Indianapolis, IN. – August 25, 2015 – Mid-America Speedway in Indianapolis would like to remind everyone that our special race at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, IN. is approaching quickly. Partnering with the Hoosier Bike Rally, being held September 11-13, Mid-America will be hosting it's first-ever 1/2-mile race on the limestone surface at the Clinton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 12.

“This is our first hosting of a half-mile race in our eight year history of running events through Mid-America Speedway,” stated track president Jim Terchila, “and we have partnered with the Hoosier Bike Rally to bring our contestants and fans a great venue in hosting what will be a great day of racing at the Clinton County Fairgrounds half-mile in Frankfort.

“Gates will open at 7:00 AM ET and registration is set to take place between 7-8:00 AM at the track, all tickets and pit passes will be $10/each and adult entries are $30 for the first class and $25 for additional classes, and youth entries are $25 for the first class and $20 for additional classes. You can also pre-enter on our website. Practice is set to start at 10:00 AM and heat races will begin shortly after practice is over and we hope to have the day's events wrapped up by 6:00 PM in order to meet our curfew time of 7:00 PM,” continued Terchila. Classes will include Speedway, Super Senior (50+), Light & Heavy Vintage, and several others that will bring a total of 21 classes that will be run during this event.

“One of our long-time track supporters and competitors, Ben Knight, a former competitor on the AMA Pro Flat Track circuit, is bringing his Knight Racing/American H-D-sponsored Harley-Davidson XR750 to the event and has offered it to me to ride during the event for my first time on a XR750,” continued Terchila, who regularly contests the Speedway class and recently competed in the Bultaco race at Mid-America's AMA Vintage National on August 10. “I'm really looking forward to being able to ride Ben's XR and it should make for a fun time.”

The Clinton County Fairgrounds is located off of State Road 39 just south of central Frankfort, on the east side of SR39. You can access the track from Indianapolis via I-65N to State Road 47 East to State Road 39 North. From the Lafayette area, you can access the track via I-65S to State Road 28 East to State Road 39 South.

“We really hope our fans and many competitors will be able to make the trek to Frankfort for our hosting of this new venue for us,” said Terchila, “as it should be a neat and new undertaking for our great track crew and all of our great competitors and supporters of our operation. We're really looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, September 12 for this and hope that we can continue to offer this venue in the future as one of the big events on our schedule.”

Track contact:

Jim Terchila, Mid-America Speedway president

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

317-299-2072 H

317-373-0522 C

stuman714@yahoo.com

http://stusshots.blogspot.com/