AMA-logo-230PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Racers of classic dirt-track racing motorcycles will begin their hunt for 2014 titles on March 8 in Savannah, Ga., when the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship kicks off with its first of 13 rounds.

“Motorcycle dirt-track racing is one of motorsports’ great historic disciplines, and the AMA is honored to support the vibrant community of vintage dirt trackers with national championship recognition,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “The AMA has a rich history in the sport, dating to the original factory Class-A racing in the 1920s and the Class-C production-based format that continues today. The motorcycles that helped write that history are amazing machines, and it’s thrilling to see many of them still on the track, competing for AMA national No. 1 plates.”

The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series recognizes national champions in period-correct classes that reflect the storied history of AMA dirt-track competition. Class winners are honored at the annual AMA Championship Banquet, which recognizes national champions in all amateur racing disciplines.

Class rules and equipment regulations are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com > National Championship Series > AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series. The full series schedule is below.

The first three rounds of the 2014 AMA Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series run in conjunction with the AMA-sanctioned amateur dirt-track program that has grown up around Daytona Bike Week.

Following Bike Week, the 13-round series travels through Illinois, North Carolina, New York, Ohio and Indiana before returning to New York for the Sept. 21 finale in Cuddebackville.

2014 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series

Round 1: March 8
Half Mile
Steve Nace Racing
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
SteveNaceRacing.com
LOC: Oglethorpe Speedway, Savannah, Ga.

Round 2: March 10
Half Mile
Steve Nace Racing
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
SteveNaceRacing.com
LOC: Volusia County Speedway, Barberville, Fla.

Round 3: March 11
Short Track
Steve Nace Racing
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
SteveNaceRacing.com
LOC: Volusia County Speedway, Barberville, Fla.

Round 4: May 4
Half Mile
Steve Nace Racing
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
SteveNaceRacing.com
LOC: Henry, Ill.

Round 5: May 17
Short Track
Tar Heel Speedway
(910) 258-2272
richard.lovette@robeson.k12.nc.us
LOC: Tar Heel Speedway, Tar Heel, N.C.

Round 6: May 18
TT
Tar Heel Speedway
(910) 258-2272
richard.lovette@robeson.k12.nc.us
LOC: Tar Heel Speedway, Tar Heel, N.C.

Round 7: June 20
Short Track
Square Deal Riders
(607) 725-3069
williamsracing12@yahoo.com
SquareDealRiders.com
LOC: Harpursville, N.Y.

Round 8: June 21
Short Track
Square Deal Riders
(607) 725-3069
williamsracing12@yahoo.com
SquareDealRiders.com
LOC: Harpursville, N.Y.

Round 9: July 12
Half Mile
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
AMA
(800) 262-5646
ksaillant@ama-cycle.org
AmericanMotorcyclist.com
LOC: Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, Ohio

Round 10: Aug. 9
Short Track
Mid-America Speedway
(317) 871-4392
info@midamspeedway.com
MidAmSpeedway.com
LOC: Marion County Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.

Round 11: Aug. 29
Short Track
Steve Nace Racing
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
SteveNaceRacing.com
LOC: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.

Round 12: Sept. 20
Short Track
Tri-State M/C Ltd.
(845) 566-4956
TriStateClub.com
LOC: Cuddebackville, N.Y.

Round 13: Sept. 21
Short Track
Tri-State M/C Ltd.
(845) 566-4956
TriStateClub.com
LOC: Cuddebackville, N.Y.

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