Southeast Dirt Track News

By Jim Stump

The Southeast region wrapped up the 2003 dirt track season with November weather in the 60’s at Aonia Pass in Georgia.  The clay short track and TT were awesome.  We had a big turn out and some great racing.  Lots of new AHRMA members.

A special thanks to all those who worked hard to make this season a success.  Beno Rodi, Charles Goman, David Barr, Lou Snedden, Doug Kadrovach, James Hiter, Shorty Barr, Terry Dishroom and Blake Ross.  From setting up the races, running the programs, scoring, flagging, etc.  Without the time these people contribute, none of this would be possible.

A note to all of you vintage enthusiasts and motocrossers who haven’t tried vintage dirt track, you are missing out on some huge fun!  Be sure to ask Andy Blackburn if he had any fun riding Beno’s hot rod 600 at Aonia.  Way to go Andy!  For most of you, all you need is a spare set of wheels, or come try the knobby class.  Hats off to Shorty Barr and Blake Ross, two of our plus seventy riders who are spending lots of time helping and also still turning some pretty fast laps. 

There is a buzz going around the southeast region that a certain “On Any Sunday”  star has moved to Atlanta and may be mounted on a Bultaco next spring.  Ponder that while you are rebuilding your vintage bikes this winter.

The Southeast  Dirt Track awards banquet will be held at the Chateau Elan Inn on January 24 at 1:00pm.  Please call Beno Rodi (770) 867-1676 for details.

We are looking forward to a great season on 2004 with lots of new riders and full starting lines.  Remember, if you’re not sliding, you’re not riding!

2003 Final Points Standings