Barber Vintage Festival: AHRMA Open Two-Stroke Race with cash payment – ​​Roadracing World Magazine

AHRMA Two Stroke Racers win cash prizes at Barber Vintage Festival

(October 16, 2024 Knoxville, TN) The sight and sound of two-stroke racing bikes returned in the 19th century^Th Barber Vintage Festival. And Kenny Roberts was there to cheer them on!

More than 20 two-stroke machines ranging from 125 to 500 cc competed in the Open Two Stroke class during the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association race event at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 12th. The event was part of the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA National Roadracing Series

The majority of participants were on 250cc engines, followed by 125cc engines and only one 500cc machine. The 250s dominated the field and took the first podium places. Ralph Staropoli took the overall win on his 2002 Honda RS250, followed by Oliver Hutchison on his 2007 Yamaha TZ250 and Sven Bley on his 1997 Honda RS250 NX5.

Ralph Staropoli organized and collected sponsorship funds from a group of individual AHRMA racers as well as Iconic Motorcycles, Comstock Energy, Rising Sun Cycles and MojoYamaha for a total of $6,000, which was paid out for Saturday’s races.

Purse distribution for each level ($1,000 for 1st^st$750 for 2^nd$500 for 3^approx and $250 for 4^Th):

125cc	Level	Location	Bicycle
Jacob Trosper	125	1	1998 Honda RS125
Matthew Crabtree	125	2	1995 Honda RS125
Eric Lukehart	125	3	1995 Honda RS125
Steven Belknap	125	4	2004 Honda RS125
250cc
Ralph Staropoli	250	1	2002 Honda RS250
Oliver Hutchison	250	2	2007 Yamaha TZ250
Sven Bley	250	3	1997 Honda RS250 NX5
Paul Stamper	250	4	1992 Yamaha TZ250
500cc+
Adrian Jasso	500+	1	2017 Suter 500

About iconic motorcycles

Based in Santa Monica, California, Iconic Motorcycles are enthusiasts, collectors and “living” motorcycles every day! When it comes to buying, selling or acquiring a motorcycle, Iconic Motorcycles is truly your best choice. Services include buying and selling advice, VIN checking and motorcycle maintenance.

About Comstock Energy

Comstock Energy, LLC is a Texas-based oil and gas development company focused on exploiting proven and underdeveloped near-surface production horizons in the Bend Arch-Fort Worth Basin area of ​​north central Texas. Comstock currently manages the operations and redevelopment of twenty producing and/or proven properties with reserves in excess of 1 million barrels.

About the cycles of the rising sun

Rising Sun Cycles has been an importer of new and used Yamaha and Honda Grand Prix road racing motorcycles, parts and accessories since 1997. They have an excellent reputation for fast shipping, support and satisfaction and pride themselves on providing their customers with the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of our business.

ABOUT AHRMA

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and participation of historic motorcycles. With more than 3,000 members, AHRMA is the premier historic motorcycle racing group in North America and one of the largest in the world. The association’s enthusiastic membership reflects this country’s strong interest in classic bicycles.