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Just wanted to let everyone know that ITSA is now on Facebook. It is still a work in progress, but feel free to post items related to Twin Shock and/or Vintage Trials, including posts for upcoming events. (Like ITSA events, Modern riders are always welcome)

64 is a good turn out now a days.....I think the days of 100+riders is gone until the economy turns around........ when I looked at the results of the AHRMA replacement event in Windham, I only counted 12 or 13 entrants. 21 DNF's seems high, was there any particular reason there were so many DNF's?

Did anyone ride this event?? How did it go?

I use ELF 2 XT TECH synthetic mixed 70:1 with 105 octane avgas in my 2.9

Ishy, Someone with NTA might know other wise, but I would think Burlington Vt would be the closest for a commercial flight......

Kip, Do you take PayPal, or would you rather I just send a check? Gray???? Dan, Looking forward to a home coming in Vt.

Sorry Glen, But next weekend is rounds 1 and 2 of ITSA's North American Championship at Little Egypt Off Road in Marion Il................... but good luck with your event, I hope you have a good turn out,..........maybe I can make the next one.

I guess it depends on how long and at what levels you have been competing in AMA sanctioned events...... As someone who grew up racing Motocross in the early the 70's and competed in multiple AMA disciplines ever since, (to me and many others) an AMA #1 plate is the Holy Grail........................ besides, I have lots of high and low tech jackets that can keep me warm around a camp fire.....

Allen, The four (4) lines, are really the same as AHRMA, with the exception that Novice = Beginner and Amateur = Novice. .... The only area I find fault with here is that the Intermediate/ Amateur riders (Intermediate and Novice) will be riding the same line. I am not sure how this will be pulled off, but I suspect this means the intermediate lines will be considerably easier. (So I guess you can flip a coin as to what class you ride at this one) As for the rest of the rules, I personally think the class structure and rules in place for Mid Ohio are confusing to a lot of riders, including myself. First of all, the classes have been dissected to a point where in 3 of the 6 classes you will only have a handful of bikes at best. Vintage Hardtail Any non-swingarm motorcycle with a separate engine and gearbox (Even in AHRMA events there are very few rigid bikes competing....I don

Cope, At this time it is hard to foresee what the future has in store for AHRMA, except whatever it is, it will be without me. According to Dave Janiec

Cope: I agree with you on most of what you said, and yes the way AHRMA handled the law suit would P*** off even the pope............... it's even worse if you go all the way back to how that whole mess started......... but that

Part of the problem is that most fiberglass tanks are made with polyester resin which is more susceptible to the additives in modern gasoline. (its not just the ethanol) As a general rule it's not as much of a problem when the tank is built using epoxy resin such as in most carbon fiber tanks, but even with the epoxy resin, there are still some additives that can cause a problem when you use modern pump gas. (Which is why you see failures even with the use of epoxy sealers) Unfortunately, the oil companies are very secretive about all of the ingredients in their blends and treat the formula's as proprietary trade secrets. While the change to epoxy resin does make the tank less susceptible to problems associated with ethanol, because of other additives, it does not completely eliminate the problem. Based on my experience, I would still have a epoxy resin tank coated with some sort of epoxy sealant like Caswell sealant, but try to use race fuel if possible, and pump gas only when race gas is not available. And lastly, never leave any fuel in the tank for any extended time. While overnight may not hurt, I would not leave any fuel just sitting in the tank for more than a few days. I know that sounds like a bit of a pain, but it's the only way I know to extend the life of your expensive fiberglass or Carbon Fiber tank.

Well guys, it looks like once again AHRMA has chosen to lie to it's membership about issues that effect the very core of AHRMA and Vintage Racing.............I know some of you have bought into the AHRMA spin on the controversy between AHRMA and the AMA and may have even read the press release posted on the AHRMA web site on April 15............... Well guess what guys ..... AHRMA lied AGAIN........ which really is no surprise given the actions of their leadership over the last few years...... Here is a link to the April 16th press release/interview with AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman who speaks out about the dispute that has arisen with the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA). http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=793 The other interesting item is AHRMA's response, also dated 4/16, that they chose to call an "Update and Clarification"......and comes across like a 10 year old who has just been caught lying and try's to avoid punishment with a vague attempt to cover up the lie. (Ya,... That's the ticket) ....................... Based on the actions of the AHRMA leadership all along in handling the whole Iannucci/TO matter, I wouldn't be to hopeful AHRMA will be able to resolve anything in the next two weeks................... the only thing I am sure of is......... If AHRMA does not reach an agreement with Iannucci and/or the AMA, they will spin it as being all Iannucci, and/or the AMA's fault or anyone else's fault but their own................. when the truth is, they were equally wrong all along and it has cost the membership dearly............................... Yes it is just politics............. but the politics of any sport effect all of the participants in that sport.............. no matter how deep you want to bury your head in the sand..

Dave, I am always amazed at the naivety of some people who love to follow AHRMA's tyrannical leadership in pulling the company line. First off, there is no question that there are lots of insurance companies that would be glad to underwrite AHRMA's insurance needs, some of whom I represent on a daily basis. That said, I can assure you that it will be at a higher premium than that charged through the AMA, if for no other reason than the difference in volume between the AMA and AHRMA. Additionally, most underwriters would also take into consideration AHRMA's recent past (Bankruptcy) and it's issues with the AMA, which would also have an effect on AHRMA's premium, which could end up being considerably higher than a policy offered through the AMA. All of which are costs that will cause AHRMA to raise entry fee's, membership fee's and/or both. Lets face it, any increase in costs has has no place to be passed on except directly to the membership. Don't get me wrong, I have been a member of AHRMA over 16 years, and while I have met a lot of great people and made life long friendships through AHRMA, based on the the current leadership that has been in control of AHRMA the last few years, only a fool would believe the costs to the individual rider will go down by AHRMA losing it's AMA Charter. (and for the record, I have been an AMA member 38 years) The thing you have to ask yourself is,... given all the issues that surround AHRMA, can AHRMA really continue to operate without an AMA Charter or it's Sanctioning? I seriously doubt it. By the way, I don't think you have to wait till April 30 to find out......... (see AMA Vintage Replaces AHRMA At Mid-Ohio Vintage Days at super bike planet http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Apr/090409a.htm and for those who might think soup is to tongue and cheek, the same press release is on the AMA web site, http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=781 )

While I agree there are some unscrupulous people and/or businesses out there that the government needs to regulate for our safety,... such and Food processors etc. (had any peanut products lately)...............but what strikes me as funny is the fact that based on what those fools in Washington now say is dangerous, (hence the need to pass laws to protect us), none of us over the age 30 should be alive... I guess I better make sure my sons don't chew on their bike parts.