Classic Racing Motorcycles at Roebling Road Raceway

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association or AHRMA welcomed vintage racers from across the USA for the opening round of the 2011 classic racing series at Roebling Road Raceway, near Savannah, Georgia on March 8 & 9. Whether your preferance is American, British, Italian, or Japanese iron, there was so much to choose from.

Longtime motorcycle dealer and racer, Tom Kerr and his wife Peggy

brought this 50cc Ariel to campaign in the "Classic 60's" class.

Roebling Road is near the coast and the combination of sandy terrain and pine trees is tough to beat. The track surface offers more grip in the wet than most tracks in the dry due to its unique mix. This is so far removed from the experience at big tracks like Daytona where concrete and asphalt dominate.

Early morning shadows and bright sun awaits Gary Maucher on his Indian Scout when the first practice session opened up. Gary ran every session and two races per day on the Indian without problem.

This strange Moto Guzzi, dubbed, "the Raven" tells a lot about the effects of Cabin Fever during those long winter months. So much work done to accomodate the new inline positioning of the V-Twin engine.

The Harley crew let the big twin warm up in the early morning sun.

Tasty Triumphs are a favorite of the classic crowd anywhere you go.

Indian Chiefs and Scouts still doing battle with the Harley-Davidsons in "Class C, Hand Shift" Class .

Early 1970's Ford Econoline window van from Johnnys Vintage Cycles

adds to the vintage vibe in the paddock.

Between races, Gary Maucher checks over the Scout, one of the oldest bikes on the grid.

That's Barbara Connors Harley K model being prepared for action and below, a "Harley" of a different type that Dave Roper uses to great effect in the 350 GP class.

The number 1 plated Seeley framed Norton owned by Kenny Cummings and

ridden to victory in the premier event by Tim Joyce.

Team Hansen hits some snags with it's Honda 450 twin during the meet, but is likely the fastest Honda of it''s type in the USA.

A BSA Goldstar is displayed prior to it undergoing a thorough rebuild for "Classic 60's" class racing.

If you like classic motorcycles and want to see them in action, or race your own vintage bike, please visit an AHRMA race soon. Check out http://www.ahrma.org/ for complete schedule and information.