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AHRMA ~ News Flash

 

 

01-21-09

For Immediate Release


2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross AHRMA Display
Anaheim 2 ~ January 17, 2009

 

After a great public response at Anaheim I and Phoenix, AHRMA members looked at Anaheim II as another golden opportunity to bring vintage motorcross into the eyes and minds of race fans from all around.  On January 17, 2009 thousands of spectators gathered at Angel Stadium in Anaheim for round 3 of the 2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross series. This was the perfect opportunity for AHRMA members and activists to spread the word about the world of vintage motorcycle racing.  Even in the shadow of many large vendors and competitors such as Chad Reed, James Stewart, and Josh Grant, AHRMA attracted a large crowd of curious race fans all day long who were looking to learn more about these vintage marvels and even some looking to take a trip down memory lane to share stories with their families.  Even the youth took an interest and stopped and stared at the beautiful preservation of these motorcycles. Many people had no clue that a vintage racing association even existed.  Many pictures were taken and stories shared.  Anaheim was the perfect opportunity for AHRMA to publicize its amazing story -
Brittne Brown, AHRMA Activist and Member...

 

Sometimes working as a volunteer you start to think “Why am I here, working this hard.  I got up at 0 dark 30, unloaded the display, set up everything just right. Why??  I could have slept in, got up and went out to the shop and played all day. Why come here?"  Then something happens and you know why. My moment came about midday.  Suddenly, down the display road came an elderly man in his late 60’s, early 70’s with two younger men and a small boy in tow.  They stopped in front of
AHRMA/Cal-VMX member, Roger Brophy’s fine 1960 Greeves.  The older of the two men following the older gentleman said “Hey Dad, that’s just like your old bike ~ Yeah”.  The younger man put down his son and said “That’s cool Grandpa”.  The little boy then went over, put his hand on the front wheel and gave a smile to his great grandpa.  They all turn, walked away and after a few steps the old man turned his head looking back while the gleam in his eye shined a little brighter.  A moment on the “Field of Dreams?” I hope so.  My pay, priceless! - 
Lance Brown, AHRMA Activist and Member...

 

In the absence of AHRMA's Southwest Regional Coordinator and Westcoast Supercross Booth Liaison Tami Rice, Lance Brown graciously stepped up to the plate to represent the vintage world in her absence.  At this time, Lance would like thank his volunteers for their hard work.  He quotes "What a nice bunch of people to work with.  Their bikes were outstanding!!  Great job guys!!".  Lance is looking forward to Anaheim III on February 7th.  Lance is one of the few staying back to promote AHRMA at this venue, most members will be making the journey to Arizona for the opening round of AHRMA's Trials, Cross Country, Vintage and
Post-Vintage National Series.  For more information on the event, please visit us at www.ahrma.org and check out the calendar page.

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