The 30th annual celebration of vintage motorcycles in Lexington is set for this coming weekend, July 22-24, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course are hosting the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days for the 27th year locally, and it will be the 30th anniversary event overall for the AMA.
The event is widely regarded as one of the largest annual gatherings in the world focused solely on celebrating the history of motorcycling in America. An abundance of racing, a massive swap meet, vendors, Q&A and information sessions on motorcycle topics, new demo rides, and other off-track entertainment choices are all in store for attendees. This year's grand marshal is AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and 500cc world champion Kevin Schwantz. The event serves as a fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization that works to preserve motorcycling in the United States.
“AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is getting better every year, and last summer’s event was no exception,” said AMA president and CEO Rob Dingman. “We expect the 2022 event to keep the momentum going with even more riding, racing and fun at our three-day festival of all things vintage motorcycling.”
Nearly all of the 380-acre property is utilized to host this annual motorcycle gathering that includes road racing on the traditional 2.4-mile, 15-turn natural terrain road course.The sprawling Lexington venue accommodates motocross, hare scrambles, trails, road racing, North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet and numerous recreational riding activities.
“This is a terrific collaboration with the AMA, and we are proud to host one of the world’s largest gatherings of motorcycle enthusiasts each year,” said Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course President Craig Rust. “July is the perfect time to hold this event.”
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is organized and promoted by the American Motorcyclist Association to raise funds for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps fund the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s mission to promote the heritage of motorcycling in America.
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 americanmotorcyclist.com.
Times noted below are for the featured races. Practice and qualifying sessions will also occur.
Road Racing:
Friday, July 22, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Practice for all riders)
Saturday, July 23, 8–11 a.m. (Practice); 12 p.m. (Races - 6 Laps)
Sunday, July 24, 8–10 a.m. (Practice);10 a.m. & 12 p.m. (Races - 6 Laps)
Hare Scrambles:
Friday, July 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Motocross:
Saturday, July 23, 9:30 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 24, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Trials:
Sunday, July 24, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Vintage Flat Track (At Ashland County Fairgrounds):
Saturday, July 23, 6 p.m.
AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series
(Admission fees at Ashland: $25 Box Seat, $20 General Admission, $10 for children under 12, free for children under 5; Box Seat included with purchase of Ashland Dinner Ride for $50 donation to AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.)
Pit Bike Exhibition Racing:
Saturday, July 23, 5 p.m.
*-All Times EDT and Subject to Change.
Old Bike Barn Crossroads
Throughout the weekend in the Mid-Ohio infield, this is the location for the AMA Stage and AMA Event Tent featuring Q&A sessions with Grand Marshal Kevin Schwantz, motorcycling information sessions, Kenda Tires Kids Area, food trucks, and the place to gather and get event information.
Motorcycle Demo Rides
Royal Enfield will be on site to offer rides on its latest motorcycle models. Pre-registration is required as spots will fill up.
Old Bike Barn/AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show:
Saturday, July 23, Registration open until 12 p.m.; judging begins at 12 p.m., Entry fee $10 per bike
Lap for History:
Ride your bike around Mid-Ohio led by Grand Marshal Kevin Schwantz. Pre-registration required with at $10 donation to the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation.
Friday, July 22, 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 23, 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 24, 11:00 a.m.
Swap Meet:
Open daily featuring 1,000 vendors
Wall of Death and Moto Motion:
Shows daily in the infield
For information
Event Website: vintagemotorcycledays.com
Track Website: midohio.com
Facebook: @MidOhioSportsCarCourse
Twitter: @Mid_Ohio
Instagram: @officialmidohio
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