2019 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series Schedule

The 2019 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series schedule features two new venues to start the season.

The series, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association, will kick off 2019 at a new event in Primm, Nev., on April 6-7, followed by another new event in Grand Junction, Colo., on May 18-19. The remainder of the schedule includes four returning events at venues in the United States and Canada.

The Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, is sanctioned by the Canadian Motorcycle Association. That round, coupled with the event in Sturgis, S.D., determines the FIM North America Supermoto Championship.

"The AMA Supermoto National Championship Series represents the pinnacle of the sport in the United States," AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. "It is a sport that borrows elements from multiple disciplines to challenge riders, and we are looking forward to another season of intense competition."

Supermoto racing includes a mix of street-style racing and motocross. Riders compete on tracks that feature dirt and pavement sections with jumps and turns. Venues can range from football stadiums to closed-course streets or parking lots.

The AMA Supermoto National Championship Series is promoted by DRT Racing.

"We are excited to announce the 2019 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series schedule, especially the Anthony Hart Memorial Race as our season opener," DRT Racing President Alex Mock said. "In addition to the new venues we've added to the schedule, we've also secured manufacturer contingency programs for the teams and privateers, and select rounds will also feature a learn to ride program for new riders of all ages."

For more information about the 2019 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series, visit www.drtracinginc.com.

2019 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series Schedule

• April 6-7: Primm, Nev., Anthony Hart Memorial Race
• May 18-19: Grand Junction, Colo.
• June 14-15: Austin, Texas, 24th Annual ROT Rally
• Aug. 3-4: Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, 50th Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières (CMA/FIM North America sanctioned)
• Sept. 6-7: Sturgis, S.D., 7th Annual Streets of Sturgis (AMA/FIM North America sanctioned)
• Oct. 4-5: Tucson, Ariz., 5th Annual Musselman Honda Circuit

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About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/mobile-join

About FIM North America

FIM North America is the Continental Union of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme that represents North America. FIM North America consists of the American Motorcyclist Association and the Canadian Motorcycle Association. Continental Unions are geographic subdivisions of the FIM.

It’s all change in 2019 for AIMExpo presented by Nationwide. The new and improved show will include a number of innovative features and return to the heart of the U.S. and the powersports industry in Columbus, Ohio on September 26-29.

The largest showcase of the motorcycle and powersports industry in North America will highlight the exciting and diverse lifestyles represented by the modern industry and desired by today’s riders. It will be more experiential than ever, with lifestyle vignettes in the exhibit hall allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the different segments that powersports has to offer. AIMExpo Outdoors will allow visitors to take two-wheel test rides as well as a new-to-Columbus four-wheel dirt experience to ensure dealers and consumers are fully versed in every aspect of powersports.

2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS

• New Floorplan, new Features, new Schedule
• Increased emphasis on the four-wheel segment with dirt demo rides
• Return to Columbus, OH placing the show in the heartland of the powersports industry

NEW FLOORPLAN, NEW FEATURES, NEW SHOW SCHEDULE

Significant changes are in the works. These will focus not just on products but the increasingly important culture that surrounds every ride. The expo floorplan will be laid out to showcase the main powersports lifestyle groups. The Alley is dedicated to Street, Urban and Sport riders, The Camp will focus on Two and Four-wheel Off-Road and Adventure enthusiasts, while The Shop is where visitors will find the V-Twin, Cruiser and Custom segments. These featured “neighborhoods” will allow visitors to easily identify their areas of special interest and provide a more immersive experience on the show floor. Each will showcase the diversity of the modern powersports industry and highlight the latest buying trends, new machinery, parts, accessories and technologies available in each.



And with more than 500 exhibiting brands participating in the show, AIMExpo presented by Nationwide is changing the traditional show schedule to create more dedicated time for attendees to spend on the show floor. “Our goal is to create the best balance of comprehensive education and time spent with our exhibiting partners and the latest products and the innovations they have to offer,” said Cinnamon Kernes, vice president and general manager, MIC Events. “Everything is central to the show theme Together We Rise (#togetherwerise), recognizing the need for the powersports industry to come together and together, progress.”

GREATER EMPHASIS ON FOUR-WHEEL POWERSPORTS

As the ATV and side-by-side segments continue to experience major growth, the show will shine a spotlight on the four-wheel segment. Dirt demos are returning to AIMExpo Outdoors to give dealers, consumers and media an opportunity to ride the newest units in this category. Product showcases, featured parts, accessories and apparel will spotlight the lifestyle alongside latest and greatest from the ATV and side-by-side world.

WELCOME TO COLUMBUS!

AIMExpo presented by Nationwide is returning to the Greater Columbus Convention Center for 2019. Based on visitor surveys and the simple fact that more than 41% of powersports dealers are located in the Midwest, the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors has committed to Columbus through at least 2020 to best serve the powersports industry.

The show takes place this year on September 26-29, with the first two days open to powersports dealers and trade. It then opens to the public September 28-29, allowing enthusiasts to see and sample the latest and greatest motorcycles, four-wheelers, products and gear.



September is the perfect time to visit Columbus. The warm, sunny weather will allow visitors to explore the city and its many attractions, including great nightlife, good food, and the newly constructed National Veteran’s Memorial & Museum. The local roads offer great group riding opportunities and the freeway network provides easy access to those wishing to drive to the show.

“We’re returning to Columbus with a host of changes from last year’s successful show,” said Andre Albert, director of sales & marketing. “We’re excited to spotlight and energize the powersports industry and showcase the best it has to offer. The new lifestyle segments in the show bring the passion, excitement and freedom from our sport to the exhibition floor. Outside, we’re excited to add off-road demo rides to AIMExpo Outdoors. These additions combined with subtle but significant changes to the basic architecture of the show will give dealers, exhibitors and consumers the best show experience possible.”

With so many reasons to visit Columbus and attend AIMExpo presented by Nationwide, please visit AIMExpoUSA.com to stay updated on the exciting 2019 news as it happens. And follow AIMExpo social media on facebook.com/aimexpo, instagram.com/aimexpo and twitter.com/aimexpo.

The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) has introduced Dealer Summit 2018, a new initiative focused on supporting the powersports retailer. With its move to Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Convention Center, this year’s event provides an ideal opportunity for dealers to unite with their industry peers at a crucial time in the marketplace. Dealer Summit 2018 will take place during AIMExpo presented by Nationwide’s trade-only days on October 11 & 12, and will put an emphasis on the vital role retailers play in the long-term growth of the industry, where they serve as the face of powersports to the general consumer.

“The foundation of AIMExpo presented by Nationwide is to bring the powersports world together in a collective effort to stimulate growth,” said Mike Webster, Senior Vice President, MIC Events. “As part of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) the industry’s expo is committed to increasing show content relevant to dealers, with special attention towards topics helping retailers navigate the continued evolution in consumer trends. Dealers play arguably the most integral part of the future success of powersports since they are the front line of engagement with the consumer. Dealer Summit 2018 is focused on creating unity amongst dealers through knowledge and working towards the common goal of sustained industry growth.”

Highlights of Dealer Summit include an update by the MIC about industry wide efforts being made to help retailers and the industry by increasing ridership, while a keynote address will bring invaluable first-hand information from an important figure in Washington. United States Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinkehas been invited to offer the opening keynote where he will address the current administration’s agenda of increasing Outdoor Recreation - including motorized recreation - critical for the long-term growth of powersports as an outdoor activity.

Attending dealers will also receive their own very special keynote at the “Dealers Only luncheon sponsored by KTM”, a complementary program on Friday, October 12, featuring Nick Gray, the founder of Museum Hack. A motorcycle enthusiast and member of the millennial generation, Gray addressed the industry at last year’s MIC Symposium and captured the room with his direct, insightful observations of our business. Gray shares how he reimagined the generally staid museum tour into an engaging experience – and will offer ideas to view your dealership in a different light by considering it as an experience for customers. An exclusive free follow-up webinar with Nick will be provided after the show.

More ideas and knowledge can be gained at the Powersports DEALER Seminars presented by PowerSports Business which provide crucial education and best practices. Targeted at improving daily business operations, influential speakers from both within and outside the industry will present across three topic areas that include Sales and Marketing, Powering Profits, and Leadership Plus. Seminars are FREE for dealers and take place on the show’s trade days.



Attending dealers will also benefit from the chance to see the introduction of the latest motorcycle and powersports models, products, and services from nearly 500 exhibitors on the show floor. With the addition of the first-ever Powersports Industry WeekSM, which includes Las Vegas BikeFest, the Monster Energy Cup, and the Las Vegas Ride for Kids charity ride, there is more to see and do at and around AIMExpo presented by Nationwide than ever before.

Dealer Summit 2018 is about industry working together to improve all businesses, and the very important role retailers play in sustaining industry growth. There are more reasons than ever to join your industry peers at this year’s show in Las Vegas, so register today for your free trade credential at http://bit.ly/2018AIMExpoRegistration and be a part of defining the future path of powersports growth, October 11-14.

Be sure to stay tuned to the AIMExpoUSA.com website and keep up to date on exciting news as it happens by visiting AIMExpo’s social media pages. “Like” the American International Motorcycle Expo on Facebook, and “Follow” on Twitter or Instagram: @AIMExpo.

Former Family Events leadership - Lindsay Hubley and Jessica (Hubley) Kirchner - form enthusiast event production company, Lodestone Events. The company is pleased to announce that it has acquired Overland Expo, including two world-class adventure travel enthusiast events taking place May 17-19, 2019 in Flagstaff, AZ and in the Eastern United States in October, 2019. The Overland Expo series is comprised of how-to seminars, hands-on field training, driving demos, hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of campers with adventure-ready motorcycles and rigs staged in a festival environment.



Lodestone Events is an event production company with core competencies in event planning & logistics, marketing & communications and sponsorship & exhibitor sales. Lodestone Events’ founders are industry pros with a passion for the live event industry. The team offers decades of experience producing large-scale consumer events coast to coast.

Overland Expo was founded in 2009 by overlanding hobbyists, journalists and conservationists, Roseann and Jonathan Hanson of ConserVentures, LLC. Both Hansons will stay on as consultants for the new ownership. 

“We are excited to transfer ownership to the Lodestone Events team,” said Roseann Hanson, former Overland Expo Executive Director. “Our original goal was to create an environment for 4x4 and motorcycle adventure travel enthusiasts to get trained, get outfitted and get inspired to explore their world, whether that’s 100 miles or 10,000 miles from home. But it’s time to pass the reigns in order to propel the events to the next level and this partnership sets Overland Expo up for tremendous growth potential for the future.”

“Roseann and Jonathan created Overland Expo out of their passion for inspiring others to explore the world,” said Lindsay Hubley, Managing Partner, Lodestone Events. “Ten years later, they’ve developed Overland Expo into a top-notch event, beloved by overlanding enthusiasts world-wide, that is leading the overlanding movement in the automotive aftermarket and outdoor industry. We see significant opportunity to grow the events from their already strong foundation and we are excited to have Roseann, Jonathan and the original Overland Expo executive team on board to help maintain the original vision of the event.”

As part of the acquisition, Lodestone Events will take ownership of two Overland Sourcebooks produced in conjunction with the WEST and EAST events. The Overland Sourcebook is an overlanding industry company and products guide distributed at the events and online.



For more information, visit lodestoneevents.com and overlandexpo.com. Exhibitor and attendee registration is available now at overlandexpo.com for the West event in Flagstaff, AZ.

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About Lodestone Events
Lodestone Events is an enthusiast event solutions company. The company’s founders have a passion for the live event industry and have spent decades producing some of the country’s largest consumer events in the automotive aftermarket industry coast to coast. Lodestone Events specializes in event marketing & communications, planning & logistics and sponsorship & exhibitor sales to create world-class events. Jessica (Hubley) Kirchner, Co-founder of Lodestone Events, has also served 15 years in marketing and communications within the Bonnier Corporation. LodestonEvents.com

About Overland Expo
Held twice a year, Overland Expo is the world's most unique event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts. Overland Expo West offers hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive and adventure motorcycling, inspirational programs, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring over 300 vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services. OverlandExpo.com

The weather does whatever it wants and we always have a good time. Every year brings new and old friends and what, for some, is the start for their riding season. We look to have a larger vendor presence this year and will look forward to what Chef Don and the kitchen krew have for our bellies this year. Come join us for a rally to remember.

When: March 28 - March 31 2019
Where: Tellico Plains, TN

Details

Included in your MMM 2019 registration:

• 3 Nights Camping, 3 Breakfast, 2 Dinner, Crazy Fox Coffee
• Bon Fire, Hot showers
• Bike Games, Door Prizes, New and Old Friends, Vendors
• FANTASTIC RIDING
• Dual sport, Gravel, Asphalt



Riders Rate - $75 - MUST ride a motorcycle to the rally. Gear carried on bike. Pillion riders get this rate too
No trucks, trailers (unless you're pulling it with a motorcycle), RV's at this price

MMM 2019 - $100 - 1st 500 - $125 - 501 - 1000
Trucks, Campers, Trailers, RV's

Day Passes - $15 per day. 3 days for $40
only for guests not staying on site, does not include meals
(if you plan to stay on site a full registration is required)

Reserved Sties - $90 w/electric & water hookup - $60 w/electric
Limited reserved sites available. All other sites are 1st come 1st served.
Reserved sites and all other sites, in main rally grounds, are limited to 28 ft length. All units larger than 28 ft must use lot north of the creek.

Register now for March Moto Madness 2019 in Tellico Plains, TN!

Check out ADVMoto's 2018 March Moto Madness  Event Report by CLICKING HERE!