

“You could pick up and set up a 100cc bike for $1,000 or less,” he said. You can’t just make it up by going fast down the straits.”Īdam Anthony, Gavin’s father, said another benefit of mini road racing is it’s relatively inexpensive. With less power, you have to pick up more corner speed. “It teaches you to ride the bike fast without having much power. “I did motocross for a few years, then I came into mini road racing because it’s more fun for me, and I’m better at it,” he said. He is applying the skills he’s learned from mini road racing to competition on full-sized bikes.

Anthony will compete on a CRF100F and a CRF150R at the event. Gavin Anthony, 13, from Hilliard, Ohio, said he hopes to be one of those riders. Klawon said the top riders in each class will be recognized based on the cumulative points earned during both days of competition. Not only will the mini road racing give our club members more to do, but we hope to attract both new racers as well as experienced racers of full-sized bikes who are looking for a fun time.” “We have club members who race in the vintage road race program every year. “AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has always been about having a good time on motorcycles of all eras, and we’re thrilled to be part of the program this year,” Klawon said. OMRL President Kent Klawon says several club members are looking forward to competing during the country’s premier celebration of vintage motorcycles and the people who love them. Pre-registration for the OMRL program is available now at Detailed class descriptions and a mini road racing FAQ are provided on the OMRL website. The AMA-chartered Ohio Mini Roadracing League will operate the three-day program during the event, including practice on Friday and racing on Saturday and Sunday. “We’re excited to have the Ohio Mini Roadracing League team join us at this year’s event.” “A core part of the AMA’s mission is to promote motorcycling, and mini road racing is a great way to expose potential road racers to the sport,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. Mini road racing includes all the fun, nearly all the thrill and a fraction of the cost of road racing full-sized bikes. But there is a solution, and future asphalt carvers can find it during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 8-10. PICKERINGTON, Ohio - For many prospective road racers, the triple-digit speeds, large grids and relatively high-costs of a modern amateur road race program are daunting. Road race kitted mini bikes will compete on course in upper paddock Mini road racing coming to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 8-10
