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INDIAN VS. HARLEY AT WAUSEON 2007  7-20-07 When the two Indian and six Harley flat trackers lined up for the Handshift Class Final Race at the Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, the crowd at the Antique Motorcycle Club Meet went wild! It had been decades since many had seen and heard the roar that these legendary handshift brands produce.    Doug Horner, of Gates Mills, Ohio, on an Indian Sport Scout and Dennis Clark, of Kettering, Ohio, aboard a Harley WLR roared to the front of the pack and waged a six-lap battle just like the old days. Clark’s Harley seemed to have a horsepower advantage down the straights, but Horner’s Indian seemed to have better control in the corners and he was able to pass Clark for the win. But both riders thrilled the crowd, as did the entire racing program promoted by Scotty Brown, of the Bike Days Motorcycle Club www.bikedays.com and sponsored by Applied Innovations, Cycle Trader, Dixie International, Engraver’s Gallery, K-K Motorcycle Supply, Moose Racing, PJ’s Fabricating and Wiseco Piston.   The program, similar to Davenport, Iowa antique flat track races, included very rarely seen board-trackers, Harley Hummers, brakeless machines, open vintage classes as well as the Ohio Long Track Speedway Championship.     Patrick Murphy of Marcellus, NY led a rolling start of ten priceless board-trackers around the half mile dirt track, ahead of Evan Kunes aboard his immaculate Harley Davidson. The board-trackers were sponsored by the Wheels Through Time Museum. Mike Magee, of Conesville, Ohio was a double winner in the 165cc Harley Hummer class. Not only did he win the final, Rich Long, of Massillon, Ohio, riding Magee’s backup bike took second.   The most prolific winner and probably the fastest rider of the day was Chad Rall, who won three finals: The Brakeless foot-shift final, the Speedway “B” final, and the Pro Twins final.   While this was the 25th annual AMCA Meet at Wauseon, this was the first year that races have been held. Judging by the enthusiasm of the crowd, it will not be the last!

ANTIQUE MOTORYCLE RACE RESULTS July 20, 2007 Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, Wauseon, OH   Board Trackers thru 1928 1. Patrick Murphy, Marcellus, NY 2. Evan Kunes, Woodbine, MD 3. David Fusiak, Garrison, NY 4. Frank Westfall, Syracuse, NY 5. Stephen Lippoldt, Clear Spring, MD 6. Michael Terry, Toms River, NJ 7. Frank Rick, Elkhart Lake, WI 8. Wayne Albertson, Egg Harbor City, NJ 9. Jeffery Leonard, Waterford, MI 10. Dale Walksler, Maggie Valley, NC   1948-1966 Harley Hummer 165cc 1. Mike Magee, Conesville, OH 2. Rich Long, Massillon, OH 3. Linda Blum, Schaumburg, IL 4. Ronald Bean, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 5. Wayne Albertson, Egg Harbor, NJ 6. Jeffrey Baer, Sellersville, PA   Handshift thru 1951 1. Doug Horner, Gates Mills, OH 2. Dennis Clark, Kettering, OH 3. Albert McRoberts, Harrietta, MI 4. Brian Haenlein, Brethren, MI 5. Jeffery Baer, Sellersville, PA 6. Richard Zrubek, Avon Lake, OH 7. Brandon Snider, Millersport, OH 8. Tom Knight, Grand Rapids, MI   Brakeless foot shift 250cc thru 1967 1. John Bova, Wadsworth, OH 2. William Berger, Calanus, IA 3. Thomas Cole, Sterling, IL 4. James McDermott, Dubuque, IA 5. Larry Litten, Ashland, OH 6. Peter Smakula, Tampico, IL   Overhead Valve 500cc foot shift 1. Chad Rall, Engadine, MI 2. Craig Breckon, Sparta, MI 3. Carl Forkey, New Castle, PA 4. Bob Litten, Nankin, OH 5. Jeff Morris, Bucyrus, OH 6. Ronnie Atherton, White Pigeon, MI 7. Don Blyar, North Canton, OH 8. Paul Bailey, Liberty Center, OH 9. Bruce Argetsinger, Branford, CT Vintage 250 thru 1981 1. Albert McRoberts, Harrietta, MI 2. Aaron Long, Massillon, OH 3. Dave Woods, Jr., Findlay, OH 4. Paul Bailey, Liberty Center, OH 5. Carlos Vestal, Mannford, OK 6. Mike Vankeuren, Grand Rapids, MI   Open Amateur 1. Rodney Easterwood 2. Nathan Long 3. Edward Fatzinger 4. Doug Horner 5. Pat Holbrook 6. Todd Smith 7. Carlos Vestal 8. Aaron Long   Vintage 600 Pro thru 1980 1. John Vanderkooi, Galion, OH 2. Cory Jerew, Genoa, OH 3. Rodney Easterwood, Gaines, MI 4. Joseph Baker, Columbia Station, OH 5. Nathan Long, Rosewood, OH 6. Larry Hodges, Medina, OH   Pro Twins Open thru 1980 1. Chad Rall, Engadine, MI 2. John Warren, Millington, MI 3. Merlyn Wertz, Wheeler, MI 4. David Atherton, White Pigeon, MI 5. Ronnie Rall, Engadine, MI 6. Ronald Kennedy, Bay City, MI   Speedway “A” Final  1. John Debats 2. Alan Rush 3. Daniel Weicht 4. Chris Hathaway 5. David Weicht 6. Michael Callen   Speedway “B” Final  1. Chad Rall 2. Stephen Brinker 3. Jim Terchila 4. Doug Horner 5. Marc Monroe 6. Ronnie Rall

2007 WAUSEON PHOTOS AVAILABLE AT : MOTOLENZPHOTOS - www.motolenzphotos.com Mike Davis mike@davismxracing.com JJG MOTORSPORTS PHOTOS - jgreen@sssnet.com WAUSEON VINTAGE HALF MILE & OHIO SPEEDWAY NATIONAL 2008   July 18, 2008 By Larry Barnes   The bikes are old, but they go fast; the riders are bold, and they have a blast. They put on quite a show for the big crowd, who show their appreciation with cheers so loud. Vintage motorcycle racing at Wauseon is the best, from the East coast to the West!   The second annual Wauseon, Ohio vintage motorcycle race was a tremendous success with a full grandstand, full grids of antique boardtrackers, handshifters, brakeless vintage, and speedway motorcycles.  The races, promoted by Scotty Brown, were held in conjunction with the Antique Motorcycle Club of America national meet at the quaint Fulton County Fairgrounds, west of Toledo.    Repeat winners from the inaugural 2007 race were Chad Rall in the 500cc footshift and Pro Twins classes, Doug Horner in the Handshift class, and Patrick Murphy in the Boardtracker class.  Even the 165cc lightweight class produced excitement for the packed grandstand as grandmother Linda Blum passed 2007 winner Mike Magee at the checkered flag for the win on her Harley Hummer.    The fastest racing of the day was provided by the long-track speedway riders in their six heats building up to the state of Ohio Speedway Championship event, won by Chad Rall, son of legendary rider Ronnie Rall.  Chad claimed the title by besting Chris Thomas and Dan Weicht in the A Main final.    Vintage racing seems to be a growing family affair as David Weicht, Dan’s brother, won the Speedway B Main.  Other father-son winners included Rich Long in the Vintage 250/360 class and Aaron Long in the Open Amateur Vintage Class.  And Nate “Bubba” Long took third in the Pro Twins class.   Next up are the August 29 Davenport, Iowa vintage races, held in conjunction with the AMCA’s Chief Blackhawk Meet August 29-31.   Results from Friday, July 18, 2008 Bike Days LLC – Antique Motorcycle Races Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon  Ohio   Board Track – Teens thru 1928:   1. Pat Murphy (HD); 2. Frank Westfall (Hen); 3. Steve Lippoldt (HD); 4. Evan Kunes (HD); 5. Carl Estes (HD) Hand Shift – 1936 thru 1951:  1. Doug Horner (IND); 2. Kelly George (IND); 3. Roy Hostetter (Tri); 4. Thomas Knight (Ind); 5. Jon Swanson (HD) 165cc Lightweight – 1948 thru 1966:  1. Linda Blum (HD); 2. Mike Magee (HD); 3. Wayne Albertson (HD) Brakeless Foot Shift 250cc thru 1967:  1. Carl Forkey (HD); 2. Albert McRoberts (Bul); 3.  Michael Risner (HD) Brakeless Foot Shift 500 OHV – 750 SV thru 1967:  1. Chad Rall (HD); 2. Ronnie Rall (Jaw); 3. Craig Breckon (Tri); 4. Daniel Vrana (HD); 5. Gene Atherton (Unk) Vintage 250/360cc thru 1981:  1. Rich Long (Hon); 2. Albert McRoberts (Hon); 3. Gene Atherton (Tri) ; 4. Matt Ramsey (Bul); 5. John Wilson (Unk) Vintage Open Amateur thru 1980:  1. Aaron Long (Yam); 2. Steve Swander (Tri); 3. Curt Johnson (Yam); 4. Ted Smith (Yam); 5. Carlos Vestal (Yam) Vintage 600cc Pro thru 1980:  1. Thomas Englehart (Hon); 2. James Monegan (Hon); 3. Nathan Long (Yam); 4. Aaron Long (Hon); 5. Terry Vestal (Yam) Vintage Open Twins-Pro thru 1980:  1. Chad Rall (Yam); 2. Daniel Vrana (Tri); 3. Nathan Long (Tri); 4. Matt George (HD); 5. John Wilson (Unk) Ohio Speedway Long Track Championship A Main:  1. Chad Rall (Jaw); 2. Chris Thomas (Jaw); 3. Daniel Weicht (Jaw); 4. Chris Hathaway (Jaw); 5. Michael Callen (Jaw) Ohio Speedway Long Track Championship B Main:  1. David Weicht (Jaw); 2. Marc Monroe (Jaw); 3. Jon Massie (Jaw); 4. Kevin Sexton (Jaw); 5. Doug Horner (Jaw)