The Sandia Classic Vintage Weekend
The Greatest Race in the West!
AHRMA / Legends of CC
National Cross Country Round 16 of 20
AHRMA / Michigan Engineering Historic Cup
National Roadrace Round 16 & 17 of 19
AHRMA /Legends of MX National Vintage Motocross
Round 15 of 21
AHRMA / Jakes Garage & Maico Only National
Post-Vintage MX Round 15 of 19
AHRMA / Speed & Sport National Trials
Round 20 of 25
September 12- 14, 2008
Albuquerque, NM
Pre-entries close August 29.
The 6th Annual Sandia Classic, Sept.12-14, is one of AHRMA’s very best events, thanks to superb local organization, a ton of things to do and see, and a friendly environment. Swap meet, bike shows, vendors and demonstrations, trials and roadrace schools, food and entertainment all weekend. There’s also non-AHRMA dirt track racing at nearby Harvey Caplin Memorial Speedway.
Roadrace Schedule:
Friday September 12
Roadrace practice day. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (2-hour lunch).
Roadrace practice on Saturday and Sunday is one round only.
Saturday September 13
Roadrace practice 8 a.m., racing at 1:00 p.m., finish at 5:30
BBQ and Awards Ceremony 7:00 p.m.
Sunday September 12
Roadrace practice 8 a.m., racing at 1:00 p.m., finish at 5:30.
Off-Road Schedule:
Friday September 12
7:00 a.m. Cross Country Signup
9:15 a.m. Rider's Meeting
9:30 a.m. Cross Country Sighting Lap
10:00 a.m. Vintage Cross Country Race
12:00 noon Post Vintage Cross Country Race
2:30 p.m. Awards
Saturday September 13
7:00 a.m. Post Vintage MX Registration
9:00 a.m. Post Vintage MX Practice
10:00 a.m. Post Vintage Race
8:00 a.m. Trials Signup
10:00 a.m. Trials Begin
Sunday September 14
7:00 a.m. Post Vintage MX Registration
9:00 a.m. Post Vintage MX Practice
10:00 a.m. Post Vintage Race
Activities take place at Sandia Motor Speedway and the adjacent Sandia Motocross Park, off I-40 just west of Albuquerque.
Directions:
Sandia Motor Speedway/Sandia MX Park–From I-40 Exit 149 (Paso Del Volcan), follow the frontage road west for 4 miles. Turn left at the stop sign (Shelly Rd.). At the next stop sign (Speedway Blvd.), turn right and enter the track.
Harvey Caplin Memorial Speedway–From I-25 south of I-40, take Exit 220 and turn right onto Rio Bravo. At the next stoplight, turn left onto Broadway. Go 1.7 miles to Bobby Foster Road (on some maps, Honor Farm Road) and turn left. Go 1/2-mile to T and turn left onto Los Picaros, then 2.3 miles and take left fork in paved road onto Ira Sprecher Road. The track is .3 miles ahead (just across arroyo) on left.
Gate fee: $10/day, $25/3 days.
Lodging: within 5 miles of Sandia Motor Speedway include:
Super 8 Motel, 505-836-5560
Holiday Inn Express, 800-465-4329
La Quinta Inn and Suites, 505-839-1744
Red Roof Inn, 505-831-3400
Camping:
American RV Park
Enchanted Trails Camping Resort
Palisades R.V. Park
Info: Craig Murray, 505-281-2782, www.sandiaclassic.net
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