2007 AHRMA Gallery of Champions

 

 

 


Congratulations to all!

2007 Works Performance Historic Cup Roadrace Series

Pre-1940, Norbert Nickel
Class C, Norbert Nickel
Class C Handshift, Kyle Corser
Classic Sixties, Jeff Elings
Classic Sixties 650, Robert Goodpaster
200 Grand Prix, Jack Parker
250 Grand Prix, Jonathan White
350 Grand Prix, Bruce Yoxsimer
500 Premier, Tim Joyce
BEARS, Kenny Cummings
Formula 125, Neil Pooler
Formula 250, Craig Breckon
Formula 500, Robert Hurst
Formula 750, John Ellis
Formula Vintage, Robert Hurst
Sportsman 350, Daryl Foster
Sportsman 500, Andrew Cowell
Sportsman 750, Michael Dixon
Novice Historic Production Lightweight, Ross Tuffli
Novice Historic Production Heavyweight, Chad Bebout
Vintage Superbike Lightweight, Craig Breckon
Vintage Superbike Middleweight, Ed Milich
Vintage Superbike Heavyweight, Thad Wolff
Super Mono 2, Kevin Keys
Super Mono, Kevin Keys
Supermotard Gary DiPietro
Sound of Singles Two-Stroke, Tim Sheedy
Battle of Twins Formula 3, Robert Gregory
Battle of Twins Formula 2, Robert McLendon III
Battle of Twins Formula 1, Brad Phillips
Open Two-Stroke, Todd Urig
Sound of Thunder, Robert McLendon III
Triumph Thruxton Cup Challenge, Robert McLendon III
Historic Cup vintage class champions, 1987-2006

2007 Metro Racing Dirt Track Series

Dinosaur, George Wills
Classic 250, Mike Landrum
Classic 500/750, George Wills
Sportsman 250, Payton Prewitt
Sportsman 600, Peter Desantis
Sportsman 750, Charles Southgate, Jr.
Seventies Singles, Tom Morgan
Seventies Twin George Richtmeyer
Seventies Two-Stroke, Tom Morgan
Senior, Mark Korytrowski
Super Senior, Marlyn Wertz

2006 Speed & Sport / Northwest Maico & CZ
National Vintage Motocross Series

Premier Lightweight—Novice, Lance Brown; Intermediate, Dennis Moore; Expert, Mike Parker.
Premier 500—Novice, Debbie Poole; Intermediate, Dennis Moore; Expert, James Smith.
Premier Open Twins—Novice, Charles Goman; Intermediate, Dan Beher; Expert, Beno Rodi.
Classic 125—Novice, Brian Larsen; Intermediate, Craig Parkinson; Expert, Jared Lange.
Classic 250—Novice, Debbie Poole; Intermediate, Don Baker; Expert, Andy Blackburn.
Classic 500—Novice, Bill Rianda; Intermediate, Eugene Waggoner; Expert, Andy Blackburn.
Sportsman 125—Novice, Robert Brooks; Intermediate, Billy Lumadue; Expert, Jared Lange.
Sportsman 250—Novice, Kenny Bond; Intermediate, Gary Davis; Expert, Bob Speiss.
Sportsman 500—Novice, Jim Crain; Intermediate, Kevin Peltz; Expert, Bob Speiss.
Sportsman Open Twins—Novice, Bill Rianda; Intermediate, Bob Knibb; Expert, Alex Moroz.
Open Age—Novice, Jim Kalb; Intermediate, Cliff Mee; Expert, Ryan Barrett.
+40—Novice, Bobby Butcher; Intermediate, Kevin Peltz; Expert, Bob Speiss.
+50—Novice, Richard Yamane; Intermediate, Mike Sturdevant; Expert, Bill Silverthorn.
+60—Novice, Samuel Wilson; Intermediate, Curt Kennelly; Expert, Bill Silverthorn.
+70—Novice, Robert Hager; Intermediate, Wayne Mount; Expert, Jeff Smith.
Women—Novice, Donna Blackburn; Intermediate, Emily Poole; Expert, Tami Rice.

2006 Northwest Maico & CZ
Post-Vintage Motocross Series

Historic 125—Intermediate, Bruce Rounsaville; Expert, Michael Owens.
Historic 250—Novice, Neal Siegel; Intermediate, Gary Davis; Expert, Joe Day.
Historic 500—Novice, Bobby Butcher; Intermediate, Gary Davis; Expert, Bob Speiss.
Historic Four-Stroke—Intermediate, Jon Wells; Expert, Mark Hawk.
Gran Prix 125—Novice, Marty Yost; Intermediate, Mike McCloud; Expert, Jared Lange.
Gran Prix 250—Novice, Rusty Beatty; Intermediate, Greg Troyan; Expert, Robert Von Smith.
Gran Prix 500—Novice, Mike Sandridge; Intermediate, Randy Smith; Expert, Bob Speiss.
Gran Prix Four-Stroke—Novice, Ian Dennally; Expert, Joseph Kelly.
Ultima 125—Novice, Matthew Terry; Intermediate, Michael Edwards; Expert, Oscar Gaetan.
Ultima 250—Intermediate, Mark Nelson; Expert, Mitch McCarter.
Ultima 500—Novice, Mike Sandridge; Intermediate, Mike Edwards; Expert, Mitch McCarter.
Ultimate Four-Stroke—Intermediate, Rik Smits; Expert, Mike Parker.
Open Age—Novice, Bobby Davanport; Intermediate, Tim Lindewall; Expert, Jay Gref. 
+40—Novice, Bobby Davanport; Intermediate, Randy Smith; Bob Speiss.
+50—Novice, David Eskew; Intermediate, Thomas Fleming; Expert, Conrad Eigenmann.
+60—Novice, W. Daniel Kidd; Intermediate, Teddy Landers; Henry Gref.
Women Novice, Debbie Benson.

2007 Speed & Sport National Vintage Trials Series

Girder Expert, Beno Rodi., Intermediate, Warren Kleis
Rigid Intermediate, Earl Burrows, Novice, Mark Eichhorn
Premier Lightweight Expert, Tont  Down; Intermediate, Jeff Smith; Novice, John Knapp.
Premier Heavyweight Expert, Paul  Jansen-Olges; Intermediate, Dan Wilson, Novice, Richard Headwall/ Ron Predmore
Classic Expert, James Smith; Intermediate, John Hart; Novice, Rick Woodward.
Modern Classic Expert, Gene Brown ; Intermediate, Bob Carpenter; Novice, Ed Peacock.

2007 AMS Racing National Vintage Cross Country Series

Vintage
Premier:
Expert – Jeff Smith; Intermediate – No Riders Qualified; Novice – Rick Wolff
Classic: Expert – David Lambreth; Intermediate – Ernest Phillips; Novice – Charles Gorman
Sportsman 200: Expert – James Smith; Intermediate – Ken Harrison; Novice – Glen Berry
Sportsman Open: Expert – Kirk Tolly; Intermediate – Roger Paris; Novice – Lindell Siler
Vintage +50: Expert – Spenser Balentine; Intermediate – Kevin Grimes; Novice – Leo Stinnett
Vintage +60: Expert – Teddy Landers; Intermediate – John Friedli; Novice – Richard Light
Vintage +70: Expert – Corky Root; Intermediate – No Rider Qualified; Novice – No Rider Qualified

Post Vintage
Historic 200:
Expert – James Smith; Intermediate – Larry Perkins; Novice – William Ryburn
Historic Open: Expert – Michael Murphy; Intermediate – Larry Perkins; Novice – Lindell Siler
PV 200: Expert – Mike Knibb; PV 200 Intermediate – Bobby Joe Stultz; PV 200 Novice – Polly Grow
PV Open: Expert – Scott Sears; Intermediate – Kenneth Ely; Novice – Allen Brown
PV +50: Expert – Gary Fetzer and Conrad Eigerman; Intermediate – Bob Diffee  and Lee Stebleton; Novice – Henri Beni
PV +60: Expert – Loyd Morgan; Intermediate – Bob Knibb; Novice – Bruce Clark
PV +70: Expert – Corky Root; Intermediate – No Rider Qualified; sNovice – No Rider Qualified


Special Award Winners

These awards are for outstanding performances during the previous racing year. They are given each March at the annual awards banquets in Florida and are to be held by the recipient until the following year's banquet.


The 2005 Classic MotorCycle/Metro Racing Dirt Track Series champions
show off their hardware at the awards ceremony.

Sportsman of the Year (AHRMA's highest award, presented to a member for outstanding contributions to the vintage movement):

  • 2007, Dave Janiec
  • 2006, Rob & Debbie Poole
  • 2005, Will Harding
  • 2004, Mark Skarpohl
  • 2003, Craig Murray
  • 2002, Brad Lackey
  • 2001, Tim Stancill
  • 2000, Craig Breckon
  • 1999, Christine Makynen
  • 1998, Gary Davis
  • 1997, Robert Borg
  • 1996, Jeff Glasserow
  • 1995, Richie Baulch
  • 1994, Bob & Marrie Barker
  • 1993, Rick Doughty
  • 1992, Dick Mann
  • 1991, Barry Higgins
  • 1990, Beno Rodi
  • 1989, Mike Smith
  • 1988, Al Knapp
  • 1987, Robert "Snuffy" Smith

AMS Racing Mechanic of the Year (outstanding effort by a person serving as mechanic for a member chasing a national off-road title):

  • 2007, Julie Speiss
  • 2006, Greg Waldroup
  • 2005, Jimmy Nations
  • 2004, Jimmy Nations
  • 2003, Chuck McIntosh
  • 2002, Kent Knudson

Mick Andrews Award (Modern Classic Expert trials champion):

  • 2007, Gene Brown
  • 2006, Bob Ginder Jr.
  • 2005, Bob Ginder Jr.
  • 2004, Lane Leavitt
  • 2003, Keith Dunlop

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Trophy (Sportsman 750 roadrace champion):

  • 2007, Mike Dixon
  • 2006, Mike Dixon
  • 2005, Mike Dixon
  • 2004, David Temple
  • 2003, David Temple
  • 2002, Craig Murray
  • 2001, David Temple
  • 2000, David Temple
  • 1999, Jim Struke
  • 1998, John Ellis
  • 1997, John Ellis
  • 1996, Larry Kirby
  • 1995, Chris Stobaugh

Alan Barker Trophy (350 GP roadrace champion):

  • 2007, Bruce Yoxsimer
  • 2006, Dave Roper
  • 2005, Dave Roper
  • 2004, Bruce Yoxsimer
  • 2003, Jim Neuenburg
  • 2002, Tim Mings
  • 2001, Craig Breckon
  • 2000, Craig Breckon
  • 1999, Stuart Carter
  • 1998, Charlie Sexton
  • 1997, Jay Richardson
  • 1996, David Roper
  • 1995, Chuck Huneycutt

Barker Constructor/Rider Award (outstanding machinery and performance by its owner):

  • 2007, Pete Derosa
  • 2006, Kevin Keys
  • 2005, Scott Clough
  • 2004, Paul Germain
  • 2003, Craig Congelton
  • 2002, Al Knapp
  • 2001, Ed Sensenig
  • 2000, Steve Spencer
  • 1999, Ted Hubbard
  • 1998, John Magyar
  • 1997, Carleton Palmer II
  • 1996, not awarded
  • 1995, Don Fromm

BMW Brighter Image Award (the individual or small team displaying the ultimate in integrity, appearance, sportsmanship and positive attitude):

  • 2007, D and D Cycle
  • 2006, Stark Family Racing, Dave Stark
  • 2005, Redline Racing/Lane Jacquay
  • 2004, Stan Friduss
  • 2003, Hourglass Racing
  • 2002, Team Guilty by Association
  • 2001, Bob McKeever's Norton Champagne Racing Team
  • 2000, Team One More Time Racing
  • 1999, Team Absolute
  • 1998, Team Expert
  • 1997, Heritage Racing

British Bike Magazine Woman's Award (outstanding contribution made to AHRMA by a female member):

  • 2007, Patti Root
    2006, Toma Rianda
  • 2005, Colleen Charrette
  • 2004, Nancy Hess
  • 2003, Mary Schultz
  • 2002, Peggy Cozart
  • 2001, Jacki Turner
  • 2000, Debbie Poole
  • 1999, Patti Root
  • 1998, Cindy Cowell
  • 1997, Janet Borg
  • 1996, Dian Slark
  • 1995, Cindy Cowell

British Only M/C Parts Inc. Cup (Sportsman 500 roadrace champion):

  • 2007, Andrew Cowell
  • 2006, Don Jagger
  • 2005, Andrew Cowell
  • 2004, Andrew Cowell
  • 2003, Andrew Cowell
  • 2002, Paul Shoen
  • 2001, Andrew Cowell
  • 2000, James Swartout
  • 1999, Tim Stancill
  • 1998, Andrew Cowell
  • 1997, Tim Stancill
  • 1996, Ralph Auer
  • 1995, Tim Stancill

Demoisey Memorial Award (outstanding husband and wife team)

  • 2007, Dan and Nancy Hankle
  • 2006,
  • 2005, David & Dianne Houghtaling
  • 2004, Jerry & Jane Herman
  • 2003, Larry & Paula Poons

Hailwood Cup (500 Premier roadrace champion):

  • 2007, Tim Joyce
  • 2006, Pat Mooney
  • 2005, Dave Roper
  • 2004, David Roper
  • 2003, Larry Poons
  • 2002, Pat Mooney
  • 2001, Pat Mooney
  • 2000, Pat Mooney
  • 1999, Stuart Carter
  • 1998, Larry Poons
  • 1997, Stephen Mathews
  • 1996, Rusty Lowry
  • 1995, Stephen Mathews

Bob Hansen Trophy (outstanding performance on a Honda twin in vintage roadracing):

  • 2007, Daryl Foster
  • 2006, Tim Kinsey
  • 2005, Wes Orloff
  • 2004, Craig Hirko
  • 2003, Tim Sheedy
  • 2002, Tim Mings
  • 2001, Steve Brown
  • 2000, Brent Hensley

Hensley Handshift Trophy (for highest placing handshift rider):

  • 2007, Kyle Corser
  • 2006, Art Farley
  • 2005, Art Farley
  • 2004, Will Harding
  • 2003, Will Harding
  • 2002, Will Harding
  • 2001, Will Harding
  • 2000, Will Harding
  • 1999, Al Knapp
  • 1998, Doc Batsleer
  • 1997, Al Knapp
  • 1996, Doc Batsleer
  • 1995, Blake Wilson

Al Knapp Trophy (outstanding performance on an American motorcycle in dirt track):

  • 2007, Doug Horner
  • 2006, George Wills
  • 2005, Brian Haenlein
  • 2004, George Wills
  • 2003, George Wills
  • 2002, Ron Lancaster
  • 2001, Dennis Clark
  • 2000, Dick Zrubek
  • 1999, Dave Scheffer
  • 1998, George Wills
  • 1997, George Wills
  • 1996, George Wills
  • 1995, George Wills

Brad Lackey Trophy (Lackey’s first trophy won in Europe—Italy, 1973—given to the Sportsman 500 Expert MX class champion)

  • 2007, Bob Spiess
  • 2006, Bob Spiess
  • 2005, Jay Gref
  • 2004, Robert Neeley
  • 2003, Jim Row
  • 2002, Kevin Brown
  • 2001, Gary Roach

Oscar Liebmann Trophy (highest points earned on a BMW in roadracing):

  • 2007, Norbert Nickel
  • 2006, Norbert Nickel
  • 2005, Norbert Nickel
  • 2004, Norbert Nickel
  • 2003, Glenn Campbell
  • 2002, Ivan Messina
  • 2001, Norbert Nickel
  • 2000, Norbert Nickel
  • 1999, Norbert Nickel
  • 1998, Ralph Auer
  • 1997, Ralph Auer
  • 1996, Ralph Auer
  • 1995, Kurt Mund

Mike Lightfoot Trophy (outstanding contribution to AHRMA's Vintage Motocross program):

  • 2007, The Legends Group
  • 2006, Bill Rianda
  • 2005, Corky Root
  • 2004, "Diamond" Don Rainey
  • 2003, Ed & Marlene Parsons
  • 2002, Dave Wilson
  • 2001, John Gulliford
  • 2000, Claude McElvain
  • 1999, David Boydstun

Brian Martin Trophy (Premier Lightweight Expert trials champion):

  • 2007, Bob Ginder, Jr.
  • 2006, Graham Foster
  • 2005, Mike Parsley
  • 2004, Mike Parsley
  • 2003, Bob Ginder Jr.
  • 2002, Bob Ginder Jr.
  • 2001, Bob Ginder Jr.
  • 2000, Bob Ginder Jr.
  • 1999, Bob Ginder Jr.
  • 1998, Jeff Smith
  • 1997, Bob Ginder Jr.

Jim McClinton Trophy (outstanding performance on a four-stroke machine in a motocross rider-age class):

  • 2007, Michael Johnstone
  • 2006, Pat Riley
  • 2005, Randy Skiver
  • 2004, Wes Poole
  • 2003, Chris Wilkes
  • 2002, Bill McClinton
  • 2001, John Rice
  • 2000, Jim Cameron
  • 1999, Claude McElvain
  • 1998, Rob Poole
  • 1997, Jerry Rewerts
  • 1996, Danny Davies
  • 1995, Harry Higgins

Tommy McDermott Trophy (outstanding performance in cross country):

  • 2007, Spencer Balentine
  • 2006, Jeff Brady
  • 2005, Tom Boyd
  • 2004, Corky Root
  • 2003, Rik Smits
  • 2002, James Smith

Tom McGill Trophy (outstanding performance on a a "cammy" Norton):

  • 2007, Tim Joyce
  • 2006, Pat Mooney
  • 2005, Dave Roper
  • 2004, Bob McKeever
  • 2003, Pat Mooney
  • 2001, Gilles Vaillancourt
  • 2000, Stuart Carter
  • 1999, Jay Richardson
  • 1998, Hank Wenzel
  • 1997, Pat Mooney
  • 1996, Fred Mork
  • 1995, Bob Barker

Bill Nilsson Trophy (Premier 500 Expert motocross champion):

  • 2007, Corky Root
  • 2006, James Smith
  • 2005, Kelly Shane
  • 2004, Wes Poole
  • 2003, Chad McIntosh
  • 2002, Steve Tucker
  • 2001, David Boydstun
  • 2000, Jeff Smith

Jim Pomeroy Trophy (Pomeroy’s 1976 Italian GP trophy, given to the Sportsman 250 Expert MX champion):

  • 2007, Bob Spiess
  • 2006, Bob Spiess
  • 2005, Tom McKinney
  • 2004, Tom McKinney
  • 2003, Mark Weaver
  • 2002, Mark Mackay
  • 2001, Kevin Brown

Port Royal Motorcycle Museum Award (200 Grand Prix roadrace champion):

  • 2006, Retired
  • 2005, Scott Clough
  • 2004, Carl Anderson
  • 2003, Craig Congleton
  • 2002, Paul Shoen
  • 2001, Craig Breckon
  • 2000, Chuck Davis
  • 1999, Johnny DeMoissey
  • 1998, Corey Rusk
  • 1997, Butch Sprain
  • 1996, Butch Sprain
  • 1995, James Kirby

Cal Rayborn Trophy (exceptional performance on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle):

  • 2007, Kyle Corser
  • 2006, Art Farley
  • 2005, Art Farley
  • 2004, Art Farley
  • 2003, Tim Joyce
  • 2002, Keith Campbell
  • 2001, A. "Moon" Mullins
  • 2000, Chris Rudy
  • 1999, Chuck Davis
  • 1998, Jon Schultz
  • 1997, George Wills
  • 1996, Rusty Lowry
  • 1995, Rusty Lowry

Don Schmutzler Trophy (outstanding contribution to trials):

  • 2007, Ed and Evelyn  Peacock
  • 2006, Don Kelley
  • 2005, Joan Knapp
  • 2004, Mike Fenner
  • 2003, Bruce Carman
  • 2002, Pete Fisher
  • 2001, Mike Parsley
  • 2000, Dan Brown
  • 1999, Gary Gillum
  • 1998, Randy Lusk
  • 1997, Tom Boyd
  • 1996, Mike Fenner

Irene Smith Trophy (outstanding performance by a female competitor in any off-road discipline):

  • 2007, Amy Cooper
  • 2006, Emily Poole
  • 2005, Tami Rice
  • 2004, Debbie Poole
  • 2003, Tammy Ritzheimer-Mount
  • 2002, Donna Kelley
  • 2001, Peggy Cozart

Jeff Smith Trophy (highest placing four-stroke rider in a Classic or Premier Expert motocross class):

  • 2007, Corky Root
  • 2006,  Not Awarded
  • 2005, Kelly Shane
  • 2004, Wes Poole
  • 2003, Kelly Shane
  • 2002, Steve Tucker
  • 2001, David Boydstun
  • 2000, Jeff Smith
  • 1999, Danny Davies
  • 1998, Ken Gerrard
  • 1997, Steve Tucker
  • 1996, Allen Wenzel
  • 1995, Allen Wenzel

Mike Smith Trophy (outstanding official/volunteer, selected from nominations made by the membership):

  • 2007, Dennis Paugh
  • 2006,  Bill Blair
  • 2005, Ken Mertz
  • 2004, Dennis Paugh
  • 2003, Cathy Lile
  • 2002, Pam & Terry Vershure
  • 2001, Roger Preston
  • 2000, Gordon Smith
  • 1999, Chris Huhn
  • 1998, John Goodpaster

Triumph International Owners Club Award (most points accumulated by a Triumph rider in a roadrace class):

  • 2007, Robert McLendon
    2006, Robert McLendon
  • 2005, Ted Cobb
  • 2004, Tim Joyce
  • 2003, Andrew Cowell
  • 2002, Craig Murray
  • 2001, Bob Merkel
  • 2000, Andrew Cowell
  • 1999, Johnny Demoisey
  • 1998, "Fast" Frank Shockley
  • 1997, Johnny Demoisey
  • 1996, Johnny Demoisey

Syd Tunstall Trophy (Sportsman 350 roadrace champion):

  • 2007,  Daryl Foster
  • 2006,  Daryl Foster
  • 2005, Steve Brown
  • 004, Daryl Foster
  • 2003, Steve Brown
  • 2002, Steve Brown
  • 2001, Steve Brown
  • 2000, James Swartout
  • 1999, James Swartout
  • 1998, Tim Stancill
  • 1997, Tim Stancill
  • 1996, Tim Stancill
  • 1995, Tim Stancill

Vintage Iron Premier Award (most total points in any Premier MX class):

  • 2007, Corky Root
  • 2006, James Smith
  • 2005, Tony McDowell
  • 2004, Randy Hall
  • 2003, David Boydstun
  • 2002, David Boydstun
  • 2001, David Boydstun
  • 2000, Jeff Smith
  • 1999, Dave Janiec
  • 1998, Terry Pratt
  • 1997, Dave Janiec
  • 1996, Claude McElvain