This weekend motorcycles from all over the nation will converge at Nichols Park in Henryetta for the second AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) Vintage National race.
Sponsored by T&S Racing, the two-day event will feature vintage motorcycles compete on a course filled with turns, twists and jumps with riders on their motorcycles that date back 40, 50 and even 60 years.
The organization is for those motorcycles that competed both nationally and internationally in the years following World War II through the mid-1970s.
Trampas and Sherry Parker (the T&S) in the racing name, have been busy laying out the course on the north side of Nichols Park. Racing is open to the public and there will be displays of the vintage motorcycles for motorheads to see and enjoy.
Last year there were over 20 states represented and more are expected this year. Many of the racers are in their 80s and will be making appearances like teenagers, Trampas said.
The public can attend the races with ten and under admitted free. Adult admission is $10 per day.
Two motocross races Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon will be the exciting ones for the public, Sherry pointed out. There will be a special team race that will see three-person teams racing for a special gold boot. The teams have to have a combined age of 150 years old.
The race last year was voted the favorite track by AHRMA.
Oklahoma's heritage will also be featured with Indian tacos being served and a special stomp dance Friday night at the rodeo arena.
Parker is the first American to win two world championships and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009. Also on hand will be four-time national Enduro champion Terri Cunningham.
He got the idea for a vintage race several years ago while watching his grandchildren play baseball. "I was looking at the park layout and thought it would be a perfect race venue.