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Welcome to AMA District 16 and all our 2018 events T
trip as much as ever. The riding is always a highlight, but just as enjoyable is time spent with all the wonderful people that participate and work to put the events on. There really isn’t a good way to explain the rewards of the friendship and camaraderie that you’ll find in this sport. We can only tell you that it’s all here waiting for you... so come on out and get involved.
his guide is filled with a wide selection of great events, scheduled all across Wisconsin and Michigan’s UP, so dive in and start making some plans for this 2018 season. It doesn’t matter if you’re into dirt track, motocross, cruising on a big touring bike, catching a dual sport ride or whatever... this sport offers great memories just waiting to happen at every turn. Many of us have had the great fortune to grow up with this sport, and even after many years of riding and racing, we continue to look forward to the next
Hopefully we’ll see you at the track, or in the woods this summer.
Share this with your friends... digital copy available at our website
District 16 Officers & Key Contacts President, Todd Ellingson .....................715-451-1168 Vice President, Joe Stoppleworth ........920-579-2372 Treasurer, Ken Schuck .........................608-873-9854 Secretary and Banquet Coordinator, Melissa Ellingson.............715-451-1168 Legislative Officer, Mike Schwarzenbacher .........................920-319-6889 Rider Registration, Chuck Melcher .....262-321-0397
www.amadistrict16.com Publication photos courtesy of: Brian Mullane, Morgan Strauss, Chris Mulhall, Kevin Huber, Jeri Nyberg and Bambi Yogerst. Thank you all!
Referees and Pointskeepers: Dirt Track, Danny Vrana .......................262-689-2842 Enduro, Steven Kaczmarowski.............262-930-0358 Hare Scrambles, Matt Sather...............608-577-9962 Hillclimb, Mike Bronk............................715-325-4034 Trials, Kevin Huber ...............................319-330-6700 Motocross, Scott Biese ........................920-419-2863 Dual Sport Director, Brett Lobajeski ....920-922-0979
Most of these contacts can easily answer questions by e-mail, for links go to www.amadistrict16.com
Dealers: If you need copies of this event guide contact Chuck at Cycle USA, we’ll ship them to you free of charge. chuck@cycleusa.com
This publication is produced by Cycle USA for AMA District 16 to promote our sport. All contents are copyright protected, and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the written consent of Hi-Energy Publications, Inc. While the contents of this publication are as accurate as possible, the publishing parties assume no responsibility for the accuracy or content, changes happen. Call before you make the trip... Much of the action performed in this publication is potentially dangerous. Always ride within your own limits, and make sure to have fun doing it.
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Participating with District 16
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etting started is actually pretty easy, assuming you have the right bike and a way to get to the events, you're already half way there. Finding a dealer and buying a bike: Whether you already own a bike or are planning on buying a new/ used bike you will still have to find a dealer to get parts and service. A local motorcycle dealer that is involved in the sport is a great source to help you get started in racing, and you’ll find that dealer is just important in the years to come. Establish a good relationship with a quality local dealer. When purchasing your bike, it’s important to purchase the correct machine. Racing classes are designed by the AMA to fit the age of a rider to a machine engine size. Youth classes are designated by age and machine engine/ frame size. Adult classes are either formed by machine size and age or rider classification/ experience. You must have a machine that matches your age, ability and the rules of the racing you are interested in. When in doubt, read carefully, double check the rules, make a few phone calls and avoid the heartache of making an incorrect choice. Important reality check... Motorsports racing is inherently dangerous. There is always a risk of serious injury. Riders should not participate in events or ride unless they have adequate medical insurance. Riders and/or their guardians are solely responsible for using adequate equipment. Ride at your own risk. As a rider, you must rely on your own judgment. Although all AMA District 16 sanctioned meets are conducted under the guidelines established in the AMA rulebook and District 16 supplemental rules, each club or promoter may operate a bit differently. Several things you can expect regardless of where you race: •You must be a AMA member to compete in any type of AMA amateur competition. If you are not already a current AMA member, you may join at the facility on the day of an event, or by going to the AMA’s web site at www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Another good tip is to go to the Racing - Getting Started portion of the site, and check into the annual release, in particular for minor riders. Family members, look for the special rates that may be available to you. •You will be required to agree not to sue the AMA or the organizer, at each event you’ll be required to sign release statements. Minors often need additional release forms completed by both parents or guardians. Most events will require parents or assigned guardian be present to enter the grounds as a spectator... best bet, contact the event promoter in advance if you have any doubts. •District 16 registration will also be required. You will be able to join the district organization at the event as well. The Registration information is also on the district’s web site. •All participants and spectators attending a race may be required to pay an admission fee upon entering the facility. Race participants also pay a registration or entry fee in addition to the admission fee. •All participants must wear a protective helmet, eye protection, gloves, a long-sleeve shirt, protective pants and boots that are at least eight inches high. •It is your responsibility to know the rules. Become familiar with the AMA Rulebook. The AMA competition rules are available for
download in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Go to www.americanmotorcyclist.com. District 16 has some additional rules, and they can be found at www.amadistrict16.com A district organization is composed of enthusiasts like you, as well as clubs, promoters and elected district officials. District 16 covers Wisconsin and Michigan’s UP. AMA District 16 has an abundance of motorcycling activity. The task of finalizing schedules, issuing racing numbers and points keeping is handled at the district level, by volunteers. As a registered member of District 16 you may be issued a racing number if applicable, be eligible to earn points at events in which you participate, and have those points recorded for possible year-end awards. For a schedule of events in your area, refer to www.amadistrict16.com, this event guide, or the Cycle USA magazine which you will start receiving as part of your district membership. All these sources also contain contact information for the event promoting organizations. You can always contact us at District 16 for information on schedules, racing numbers, rules or other questions. A good place to start may be the director/ referee of the side of the sport you want to get involved with... example, the motocross referee to answer a motocross related question. Easier yet, show up at an event as a spectator and start asking questions, you’ll find everyone quite welcoming.
RANGE MOTOCROSS June 30-July 1 By The Range Riders, www.rangesnowmobileclub.com
All the D16 TWO BIG Days in one Motorcycle & Youth Classes! Convenient weekend! Range Motocross is located in one of the country’s most beautiful areas. The people are friendly, and you just know you’re going to have a great time!
Info: Jessy 906-369-8461 or Paul 482-9333 Range SnowMobile Club- Atlantic Mine, MI 1 mile west of Houghton on M-26. For the most up to date info, find us at Range Riders Mx on facebook
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Motocross, fast action for all riders - of all ages
Motocross events are fast paced and action filled.
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otocross is the most popular form of amateur motorcycle racing and with classes for machines from 50 to 500cc, and riders from four-years-old to fifty plus, it's a sport for
the whole family. Motocross races are run over closed courses utilizing natural terrain and manmade obstacles to test riders' skill and speed. Tracks include hills, jumps and
Motocross offers a full range of Youth classes to make it easy for today’s youngest riders to get involved.
tight turns. One of the most strenuous sports in the world, motocross is a rugged test for both rider and machine. Most motocross events consist of two heats, called motos, that are run for a prescribed period of time, or a set number of laps. Points are earned in each moto based on finishing position and the rider with the best total score is the overall winner. Motocross events in D16 kick off in April, and run through the end of October. Frequently there are multiple events per weekend. These events are all day activities. The practice sessions get started right away in the morning usually followed by a riders’ meeting where schedules and other announcements are made. All the classes will usually run through their first motos before starting the final set. There’s a large selection of classes available, and a majority of the riders will qualify for multiple classes, often on the same motorcycle. Age divisions and engine size usually determines many of the classes, as well as experience levels. The C classes being for new riders while the A classes are dominated by experienced riders and even local professionals. 2018 AMA District 16 Event Guide
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The Youth oriented classes require some sort of rider age for certain engine or machines, referred to as minis. You can get a feel for these class limits by looking over the membership application on the District web site, where you will also find links to both D16 rules and a
link to the AMA rule book. You need to make sure a rider’s age will allow them to ride a particular size mini class bike. There are also limits for how large of a motorcycle riders can be on as they age, so again, become familiar with the rules. Youth classes offer opportunities for riders as young as four years old to get involved.
It is very common for families and riders to make motocross events a weekend affair, showing up the afternoon before the event and camping out. This is just one of the many aspects that make this such a great family sport. Spectators are always welcome and often find the day filled with excitement and good times.
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Motocross & PeeWee Tracks Watered, Groomed Open Practice Day before the race
July 28 & 29
Motocross Weekend! D16 D16 Points Points Both Both Days Days -- Fun Fun filled filled weekend, weekend, DOn’T DOn’T MiSS MiSS THiS THiS One One cHAnce cHAnce All All SeASOn! SeASOn!
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Motocross is where you’ll frequently see riders airborne.
Motocross is the most common and easily found form of racing in District 16.
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Premier cycle-training at the famous Road America
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oad America has quickly become a mecca for motorcycle fans and enthusiasts, not only because the popular 4-mile, 14-turn facility hosts the exciting Superbike race every year. But also because shortly after the Superbike weekend subsides, vintage motorcyclists flock to the area for the Rockerbox MotoFest and AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic. The AHRMA/ Rockerbox weekend is crammed full of vintage iron. Fans can walk along the rows of motorcycles and parts while taking in live bands, a custom bike show and vendor offerings. In addition to being a haven for everything two-
wheeled in the early summer, Road America also has its own motorcycle school. The Road America Motorcycle School (RAMS) is one of Wisconsin’s premier cycle-training facilities, educating two-wheel enthusiasts in a variety of
courses. Endorsed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), Road America’s Basic Rider Courses, Clinics and Dirt Bike School are taught by awardwinning rider coaches who have completed extensive training through the MSF and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). Successful completion of the school's basic rider course enables participants to obtain a class M endorsement on their driver's license. Widely known as the largest private motorcycle training facility in Wisconsin, Road America’s Motorcycle School is designed to maximize the fun and minimize the risk of motorcycling. A current schedule of RAMS courses and a full event schedule is available online at www.roadamerica.com or by calling Road America, 800-365-7223.
Hillclimbing in District 16
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Hillclimbs are entertaining for the entire family and there’s classes for youth riders as well as professionals on huge 1000cc plus machines.
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ack in the 1920s, hill climbing was the most popular form of motorcycle competition. Although the number of hillclimb events has dwindled over the years, the enthusiasm of the participants remains strong and District 16 will host eight of these very exciting events in 2018. Hillclimbs are essentially a one-person drag race up the face of a challenging hill and each rider is allowed at least two attempts to conquer the climb. The winner is the rider who climbs the hill the quickest. In cases where riders don't make it all the way
to the top, results are based on footage, or the distance traveled before losing forward momentum. There’s a variety of different classes starting with a youth group and continuing through the open class monsters with ground shaking power. Hill climbs are exciting and very convenient/ popular for spectators and families. You’ll usually be able to get some great viewing without having to move around much, and the action is pretty much non stop, right from the start of the day. If you’ve never been to one of these events, make plans for one in 2018
Hill ClimbA PeJune 17 rf fect way to spend Father’s D ay
35th Ann Running ual of this Cool even t!
Make your plans now to attend this exciting event!
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Dual Sport Ride October 20 Our special Dual Sport event has limited rider entry and fills up quickly. See our website for more information
Hillclimbs are often designed with spectators in mind... pull up a comfortable lawn chair, enjoy some good food and take in the thrills from one great vantage point.
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Enduros - where it all started
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nduros don’t have mass starts like a Hare Scrambles. Rows of usually 45 riders start every minute. This avoids a lot of the congestion and jockeying in tight, wooded trail. If a rider comes up from behind, and you are caught, you let them by as you are already beat because they came from a minute behind you. Riders of different classes can be on the same row which makes it easy to ride with your friends. Enduros vary from event to event, but are generally run on wooded trail consisting of single track, two track and open fields. There are usually logs, water crossings, rocks, roots and other obstacles that must be traversed along the trail. With land being eaten up by housing and other development, many of the events are held on properties of many different land owners that must be connected via road. There are some “closed course” events around that do not traverse roads, and the clubs hosting the event try to keep the road mileage to a minimum, but in most cases, it can’t be
avoided. So in general, your motorcycle must have a headlight and taillight. The clubs are generally pretty lenient about what constitutes a headlight or taillight, and work with local law enforcement. Enduros have evolved over the years to make the events more inclusive. The days of keeping time are pretty much extinct. In
a “Traditional time-keeping Enduro” the goal was to maintain a specified average speed throughout the course. Within the course were hidden, unknown checks. If you were early or too late you were penalized. Whoever had the lowest score at the end of the day won. Many riders were turned off by the time keeping and just wanted to ride. Recognizing this, the Start Control/Restart format was born. This is the most common format for today’s Enduros. There’s no average speed that must be maintained. Essentially, each section has a start and a finish where the start is the “check in” and the finish is the “check out” and riders are scored based on how much time it took to ride the section. At the end of the day, the scores from each section are totaled, and the rider with the lowest total score wins. If you are out for an easy day of trail riding, your time is longer, and if you want to race full out, your time is shorter. The event can consist of several sections, usually connected via road, or you may ride the same course multiple times, starting/finishing with each lap.
UP Sandstormers Motorcycle & ORV club
Loose Moose Enduro SePT 9 MarqueTTe, MI • District 16 &14 Enduro Points! Bikes must be equipped with Spark Arrestor and meet sound requirements.
-Start location off Cty Road 480-
Mini-Moose
Kid’s Enduro, Sept 8th Fun for kids of all ages! AMA membership optional for this event only!
Mad Moose “Hard” Enduro Come take on this challenge - June 17th This is where off-road racing all began!
Info Call: Andy Williams (906) 869-6724 Registration Info & Updates at: www.upsandstormers.com 2018 AMA District 16 Event Guide
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The annual banquet will usually pull in over 500 attendees. it is an evening of celebration and smiles!
The Annual District 16 Banquet! The biggest and best event of every season
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ach year the District 16 Awards Banquet arrives on the second weekend of November. In recent years, it has always been held in the popular and centrally located Wisconsin Dells. In 2018 it will be November 10th at the famous Kalahari Resort & Water Park. Riders from all the divisions come together to spend a weekend having fun and celebrating the just completed season.
Top performers get beautiful plaques, and customized jackets. There’s also a bunch of cool door prizes and raffles, often including two motorcycles and a lot of other fantastic prizes, all following a great dinner with special friends. You don’t have to be a top finisher to enjoy this, as it is a great time spent with others that love this sport. We get a very special rate at the resort, so it is a prefect chance to make it a family weekend.
Some of the drawing winners... and there are many prize packages given away throughout the night!
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Please support our 2017 AMA District 16 Banquet Sponsors
•Beaver Cycle Club •Furniture Studio •Switched Bar and Grill •Lake Country RV •Rapids Angels M/C Club •Town of Rome
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Dual Sports - Fun on/off road riding in beautiful settings
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ual Sports are catching on in District 16, and in 2018 there are five of these fun events, kicking off in June. To participate in a Dual Sport event you first need to be of legal driving age and have a motorcycle that will be “considered” street legal. We say considered, because of the wide array of motorcycles that can be used at these events. There are the popular on/ off road bikes offered by most of the manufacturers, bikes that you would swear just don’t belong off-road... like the 1000cc plus adventure style bikes, and then converted “dirt” bikes. Bottom line, the bike has to have a license plate, meet maximum noise requirements, and have lights... semiknobby tires are a good idea, but not always needed. Each ride is a little
Some of these events are adventure bike friendly as well.
Great riding with great people, it doesn’t get much better.
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different, and if you are questioning your reason... to have a good time, and get in bike’s set-up, a call to the sponsoring some great riding. Give one of the event club is a good idea. Dual Sport events often cover a hundred plus miles per day, and combine some road riding, gravel/ fire roads, and then some challenging off road trails. Usually the most challenging sections have optional routes, allowing the less “off-road” style bikes and less experienced riders to still have a great time by choosing their level of difficulty. These events are noncompetitive, fun rides where rider camaraderie is at its highest. While riding in an event, you’ll find groups frequently stopped trailside taking photos, grabbing a bite to eat, or discussing an adventure they just experienced. The participants will be from all aspects of our sport; racers, experienced trail riders and newbies to off-road riding. if you own a dual sport bike and have never done Everyone comes for the same one of these events, you really are missing out!
promoters a call, then come out and do some riding. You’ll have a great time!
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looking to ride/ race in the woods and on fun trails, this is where it happens!
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Fun, challenging, endurance testing all well describe the popular Hare Scrambles and GP racing in District 16.
Hare Scramble Racing Off-road fun for all ages
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Youth classes run at these events as well!
are scrambles are conducted on marked courses over rugged natural terrain. Youth classes usually run for 30 minutes, C class (beginners) an hour. The A, B, and adult age divisions typically race for two hours. Since hare scrambles are conducted on closed courses, operator licenses aren't required and the machines do not need to be licensed for street use, and they are about as off-road oriented as it gets in the midwest. District 16 hare scrambles at times combine a portion of a motocross track and plenty of wooded trails when available. Courses can range from two to six miles in length. Events start mid morning and continue through the afternoon, making for a comfortable day. District 16 has eight Hare Scramble events in the 2018 season, plus another five GP events. Some of them are in neighboring states offering new locations and a mixed group of riders. All the events pay points towards
year-end awards and recognition. These are often great events for newer riders with some trail experience all the way to the fastest of off-road racers. The challenges of the trail are often very reasonable and meant to make it a fun day for everyone. They are like competitive trail rides for some, just to enjoy the ride and added challenge of a little competition.
GP Racing! (New) Introduced in 2017, a couple of our clubs are running GP events. Once again, there will be a class for anyone to fit into and points from these will count towards the year-end Hare Scramble championships. Some will run on a weekend along with a hare scramble. These will have a two moto format, sort of like a motocross. Each roughly 25 minute race will count towards your day’s overall. Courses will likely be a little shorter. This is expected to be a really fun mix of off-road with a little more of the motocross pace and urgency added in.
looking for plenty of ride time? Hare Scrambles offer it for sure. The new GP events offer a more motocross feel to off-road, where you’ll run two motos, each around 25 minutes long. expect them to be a lot of fun as well!
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Supercross, Dirt Track, Motocross, Trials, Hillclimb, and Harescrambles racing!
Riding Memberships Only $95 per season. Use the track, trails and camping. Family discounts available. 3 Miles north of Hixton, WI along I-94 off Hwy “FF�, Exit Hwy 95
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Beginner to the more seasoned riders, including Youth, Women and Vintage bike riders For more information visit our web site or call (319) 624-2003
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April 15.................................Mauston May 5/6.............................Oregon, IL May 19/20 .................Thielman, MN June 2/3 ........................Door County July 21/22............................Baraboo Aug. 11 ......................Manchester, IA Sept. 15/16.........................Mauston Oct. 6/7 ...............................Wauzeka
Trials... No Speed Needed
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rials is a form of motorcycle competition that emphasizes precise balance and control while riding over a designated area of difficult terrain. It’s not a race... only one rider is ‘observed’ at a time. It can be slow, so slow that the rider may even stand still, as long as he (or she) doesn’t put a foot down. The range of skills and techniques employed by the best riders is deceptively varied. Just imagine trying to fling yourself and your cycle up over a five foot wall. Or edging down a steep, rocky, moss-covered hillside, then turning across the slope to cross a large sloping log before charging and winding your way back up. How about leaping and balancing your way up a stream loaded with both
small and large rocks. So, Observed Trials is a battle between the rider and the terrain. The rider who makes the fewest mistakes wins. And since it is essentially a solo battle, the rider can practice at home, even on level ground, perfecting such skills as balance, turning and clutch control. Trials ‘Obstacles’ can even be set up in a backyard. The sport is very spectator friendly... but expect to do a little walking through the woods for the best views. Trials events in D16 offer free spectating, so make sure to check one out this summer! They are perfect for families.
Trials competition isn’t racing, it is a test of skill, with most obstacles actually challenged at very low speeds.
Trials events have a wide range of classes for riders of all abilities.
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Great Dirt Track Racing both with two or four wheels. f you've ever had the desire to pitch a The season in District 16 kicks off in motorcycle sideways in a corner, then May and then runs through the summer. accelerate through a controlled slide, There are motorcycle classes for the dirt-track racing is the place for you. Dirt youngest of riders right through the over track races are run on various lengths of 50 year age class for the distinguished prepared oval tracks: short tracks, which riders. Many events also have several are less than 2,250 feet in circumference; halfWhile Quad racing has miles, measuring from become less common in 2,250 feet up to roughly many forms of racing, it still a huge part of a five-eighths of a mile; is Dirt Track event. and miles, which as the name implies are a mile in circumference. In addition, Tourist Trophy or TT scrambles events are held on tracks including right- and left-hand turns and a jump. Classes are available for riders in different age groups and skill levels, and on a wide variety of machine types and sizes,
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classes for atv riders, thrilling the spectators. These events are often known as the most spectator friendly with bleachers overlooking the entire race track. You’re able to get close to the action and really feel the excitement involved in each part of the race.
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Exciting Dirt Track Racing Family and new rider friendly, this is often one of the easiest forms of racing to take in as a spectator...
You’ll see cool old bikes, kids having a great time, and non stop racing action.
Parents get some of our youngest riders ready for the start of a Hare Scrambles race.
celebrating the big win in front of the spectator stands
Trials riders enjoying the outdoors
The start of a local motocross race.
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everyone has fun at the annual banquet
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Youth riders quickly learn to master all the skills involved in racing.
its never too late to get out and compete
come be part of the fun
Join us in 2018 Everyone’s Welcome! www.amadistrict16.com Quality time with your kids... just part of the sport Off-road courses at Hare Scrambles events are adjusted for the youth riders.
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Instructions, and an easy to complete PDF copy of this application is on the District 16 website, along with additional rules, and more information. www.amadistrict16.com 2018 AMA District 16 Event Guide
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Wisconsin Off-Road Motorcycle Trails This listing describes more than 750 miles of trails available for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) riding. Below is a brief explanation of the trail where it is available. There can be some confusion as to what portions of a trail may be open to motorcycles. Some trails are open to street-licensed OHMs but not OHMs that cannot be registered by the Department of Transportation for use on public roads. These OHMs are called "limited use off-highway motorcycles" and are commonly referred to as dirt bikes. This list is intended to give you a feel for the opportunities, please research any destination you intend to go to for hours, potential changes in access and conditions. For more information including links to each of the following, see the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website at: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/activities/ohmtrails.html/
ATV Trail info and more at: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/atv/ Cattail State Trail - Polk County 715-485-9278 Description: Graveled rail bed. Miles: 13, Limited use OHMs allowed Clear Lake-Clayton Trail - Polk County 715-485-9278 Description: Graveled rail bed that runs from 2 miles south of Clear Lake to the Barron County line north of Clayton. Miles: 12, Limited use OHMs allowed Off-Highway Motorcycle Trails - Douglas County 715-378-4528 Description: Singletrack off-highway motorcycle trail. Miles: 5, Limited use OHMs allowed Tri County Corridor - Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas Cnties 715-969-4150 Description: Mostly rail corridor. Miles: 62, Limited use OHMs allowed Cheese Country Trail - Iowa, Lafayette, Green Counties 608-574-2911 Description: Rail trail that goes from Mineral Point (Iowa County) to Darlington (Lafayette Co.) to Monroe (Green Co.). The trail surface is relatively flat but passes through scenic terrain. Miles: 47, Limited use OHMs allowed Pecatonica State Trail - Lafayette County 608-776-5706 Description: Rail trail that goes from Belmont to Calamine. Miles: 10, Limited use OHMs allowed Riverview ATV Park - Kewaunee County 920-388-0444 Description: The Riverview ATV Park is located adjacent to the county landfill, just off of County Highway C. This park has a hill climb area, intense use challenge course, picnic areas and restrooms. Miles: 20, Limited use OHMs allowed? ATV Trail - Forest County 715-478-3475 Description: Public ATV trail located on old logging roads which are also open to dirt bikes, snowmobiles, hikers, bikers, skiers and many other recreationists. Miles: 8, Limited use OHMs allowed ATV Area - Wood County 715-421-8422 Description: The Wood County ATV Area is located on 400 acres of county forest land with 10 miles of ATV trail. It is 3 miles west of Port Edwards on State Highway 54. Miles: 10, Limited use OHMs allowed
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Harrison Hills ATV Trail - Lincoln County 715-536-0335 Description: The trail is a two-way trail located on old logging roads. There are six major parking areas. Miles: 45, Limited use OHMs allowed Chequamegon-Nicolet Nat Forest - Dead Horse Run Trail 715-674-4481 Description: Open May 1 to March 14 Miles: 56, Limited use OHMs allowed Flambeau Motorized Trail System Miles: 74, Limited use OHMs allowed Knobby Ridge - Clark County 715-743-5148 Description: Singletrack off-highway motorcycle trail. Miles: 6, Limited use OHMs allowed Dyracuse - Adams County 715-325-8014 Description: OHM/ATV trails, motocross & supercross tracks. Miles: 10, Limited use OHMs allowed Richard Bong State Recreation Area - Kenosha County 262-878-5600 Description: The special use zone at Richard Bong SRA has nearly 8 miles of off-highway motorcycle trails (6.4 shared with ATV/UTV trails and 1.4 singletrack). Miles: 8, Limited use OHMs allowed Jackson County ATV and Singletrack Motorcycle Trails and Crawford Hills ATV/ Motorcycle Park 715-284-8475 Description: Singletrack trail is one-way. The Crawford Hills ATV/Motorcycle Park is located at the center of the trail system and connects to Jackson County OHM singletrack trails. Miles: 118 total (92 shared with ATVs, 26 singletrack), Limited use OHMs are not allowed on ATV trails, but they are allowed on the 26 miles of singletrack trail.
Michigan offers many trail riding opportunities. An ORV is a vehicle built primarily for off-road recreation. There are different types of ORVs, including motorcycles, ATVs and route vehicles. Michigan’s designated ORV Trail/Route system covers more than 3,800 miles of trails and routes throughout the state, frozen surface of public waters, several hundred acres of special ORVuse areas and state forest roads (Upper Peninsula only). In the Upper Peninsula, it is legal for ORVs to operate on the ORV Trail / Route system, frozen surface of public waters and state forest roads (unless posted closed to ORVs). Trails may be lightly groomed and riders are likely to encounter narrow sand trails, rough moguls, steep hills, stumps, rocks, brush, loose surfaces and other hazards. FREE Riding Weekends!!! The DNR invites off-road enthusiasts to enjoy two Free ORV Weekends this summer. During these weekends, Michigan residents and nonresidents can legally ride DNR-designated routes and trails without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit. Riders save up to $36.25. During Free ORV Weekend, Michigan residents and nonresidents can legally ride DNR-designated routes and trails, including the state's five scramble areas, without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit. For riding info in Michigan, check out the trail list & maps at www.michigan.gov/dnr (recreation, then ORV use links)
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2018 Event Schedule www.amadistrict16.com The information contained within this schedule of events is the best available at the time of printing. Dates are subject to change at any time. Please contact the promoter for confirmation before you leave home.
Motocross * Indicates D16 Points Paying Event Stm Indicates night race, with limited classes PA indicates ProAm event with D16 classes April 8 * Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 22 Sugar Maple MX....................Hill Point 29 * Rapid Angels MC ....Wisconsin Rapids May 5 Fantasy Moto - AQ..................Tigerton 6 * Fantasy Moto - AQ..................Tigerton National Area Qualifier weekend 13 Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 19 * Gravity Park USA .....................Chilton 20 * T&T Marshfield ....................Marshfield 26 Fantasy Moto ........................Mountain 27 * Fantasy Moto ........................Mountain June 10 PA Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills Pro-Am Classes added 17 * Sugar Maple MX....................Hill Point 24 * Xmas Motorsports .........Christmas, MI 30 * Gravity Park USA .....................Chilton 30 * Range Motocross ...........Houghton, MI July 1 * Range Motocross ...........Houghton, MI 8 Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 14 * Fantasy Moto......................Wittenberg 15 * Fantasy Moto......................Wittenberg 28 * Arkansaw Creek CC ............Arkansaw 29 * Arkansaw Creek CC ............Arkansaw 29 stm CMJ Raceway .........................Portage August 4 * Xmas Motorsports .........Christmas, MI 5 * Xmas Motorsports .........Christmas, MI 11 * Gravity Park..............................Chilton 12 * Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 18 stm Fantasy Moto ..........................Tigerton 19 * Fantasy Moto ..........................Tigerton September 8 vet Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills Sr Championship, Limited Vet classes 9 Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 15 * Sugar Maple MX....................Hill Point 16 * Sugar Maple MX....................Hill Point 23 * Fantasy Moto ..........................Tigerton October 14 * Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills
August 11 CMJ Raceway............Manchester, IA September 15 WOTA ..................................Mauston 16 WOTA ..................................Mauston October 6 WOTA .................................Wauzeka 7 WOTA .................................Wauzeka
Hillclimb May 5 Indianhead M/C .................Red Wing, MN 6 Indianhead M/C .................Red Wing, MN June 10 Rapid Angels MC Club .......... Wis Rapids 17 Kettle Moraine Spt Rdrs ..........Kewaskum Semi Pro, Stock points 23 CMJ Raceway ................................Hixton 24 CMJ Raceway ................................Hixton August 5 Valley Springs M/C ......................Bay City 12 Spring Creek Mx....................Millville, MN
Hare Scrambles GP - Indicates new GP style events. These pay hare scramble points, will run a shorter two moto format, roughly 25 minutes each. April 28 GP Rapid Angels MC Club .........Dyracuse May 19 GP Fox Valley Off-Road ...........Wedron, IL 20 Fox Valley Off-Road ...........Wedron, IL 27 Madison MC Club ............... Adams June 17 Straight Arrow ERMeadow..Valley, MN July 15 Forest City Riders..................Byron, IL August 5 CMJ Raceway.............Camp Douglas 11 Hill & Gully Riders ..........Roselawn, IN 25 GP CMJ Raceway ...........................Hixton 26 CMJ Raceway ...........................Hixton September 9 GP T&T Riders ........................Marshfield 15 GP Rapid Angels MC Club .........Dyracuse 16 Rapid Angels MC Club .........Dyracuse
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Shadow Val Drifters .....New Richmond Shadow Val Drifters .....New Richmond Beaver Cycle Club...................Atwater Beaver Cycle Club...................Atwater
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July 21 ST Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 22 ST Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 26 1/3 CMJ Racing.............................Portage 28 ST Beaver Cycle Club...................Atwater August 4 1/3 SST’s .............................Sturgeon Bay Limited classes 11 1/3 Gravity Park USA .....................Chilton 18 1/3 Wausau 525............................Wausau 25 ST Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 26 ST Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 29 1/2 DVR .........................................Elkhorn Limited classes September 8 ST Beaver Cycle Club...................Atwater 9 TT Beaver Cycle Club...................Atwater 15 ST Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills 16 ST Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills October 13 ST Shadow Val Drifters .....New Richmond 14 ST Shadow Val Drifters .....New Richmond
Dual Sport/ Road June 2 Valley Springs MC Club ........Ellsworth 9-10 Wisconsin Dual Sport Rid.......Wabeno September 22-23 Wisconsin Dual Sport Rid.......Wabeno October 20 Kettle Moriane Sprt Rid ......West Bend 27 Madison MC Club ............Cross Plains
Enduro April 22 Grand Kankakee Trail Rid .....Roselawn, IN July 14 Forest City Riders MC .................Byron, IL 29 Norsemen M/C ........................MORA, MN August 11 Hill and Gully Riders .............Roselawn, IN 12 Hill and Gully Riders .............Roselawn, IN 19 Straight Arrows End Riders ..Duquette, MN September 9 Sandstormers ORV Group ...Marquette, MI 30 WFO Promotions ...................Geneseo, IL November (2019 Points) 4 Riders M/C ...............................Goshen, IN 11 Forest City Riders MC ..........Leaf River, IL
Annual Meetings/ Banquet November 9 District 16 MX Meeting ...........WI Dells 10 D16 Annual Meet/Banquet .....WI Dells
SST’s ....................................Plymouth Limited classes Beaver Cycle ....Dodge Cnty Fair Grds SST’s ...................................Darlington Limited classes Aztalan Cycle Club ..............Lake Mills CMJ Racing ...............Richland Center 2018 AMA District 16 Event Guide
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District 16 Clubs & Promoters Use the map for a “general� ideal where the events are held. Some clubs hold events at multiple locations. For specific directions contact the club/ promoter. Many of them have web sites, and links can be found at the District 16 web site...
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www.amadistrict16.com Club/ Promoter ..................Map Key .........................Phone Arkansas Creek Cycle Club .............1..............715-285-5679 Aztalan Cycle Club ..........................2 ..............................N/A Beaver Cycle Club ...........................3..............920-319-6889 CMJ Raceway..................................4..............608-220-6853 Door County Fair Association ..........5..............920-495-7320 DVR Enterprises ..............................6..............262-689-2842 Fantasy Moto ...................................7..............920-419-2863 Gravity Park USA.............................8..............920-378-3864 Kettle Moraine Sports Riders ...........9..............262-334-1743 Madison M/C..................................10..............414-659-2684 Marshfield T & T Riders..................11..............715-384-4555 Range Moto-X................................12..............906-369-8461 Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club .......13 ..............715-451-1168 Rib Mountain Riders ......................14..............715-359-9543 Southeast Wisconsin End Riders.....................262-930-0358 Southeastern Short Trackers .........15..............262-339-7430 Sugar Maple MX ............................16..............608-415-2564
6 Club/ Promoter ..................Map Key .........................Phone UP Sandstormers...........................17..............906-869-6724 Valley Springs MC Club .................18..............715-594-3726 Wausau 525 Group........................19..............715-409-6054 Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders .........20..............920-350-2030 Wisconsin Observed Trials...............................319-330-8016 X-Mas Family Motorsports .............21..............847-702-1400 Associate Members...................................................Phone Forest City Riders M/C .................(IL)..............779-221-9383 Fox Valley Off-Road .....................(IL)..............815-431-9913 Grand Kankakee Trail Riders .......(IL)..............708-269-9754 Hill & Gully ...................................(IN)..............708-261-3433 Indianhead MC ..........................(MN)..............651-755-6079 Norsemen MC Club ...................(MN)..............763-263-9835 Riders M/C ...................................(IN)..............574-248-2544 Shadow Valley Drifters...............(MN)..............715-222-4310 Straight Arrow Enduro Riders ....(MN)..............651-456-0224 WFO Promotions ..........................(IL)..............309-314-3343 2018 AMA District 16 Event Guide
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