Motorcyclists from across the country ride into North Central Ohio to celebrate AMA’s 100th anniversary
LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 25, 2024) – Motorcyclists from across the country will congregate at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha this weekend, July 26-28, for one of the world’s largest two-wheel celebrations.
Coinciding with the AMA’s 100th anniversary, the 32nd edition of the legendary AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days (VMD) will be more action-packed than ever before. Motorcyclists, enthusiasts, swap meet vendors, collectors and competitors will all join in the festivities across the 380-acre facility. Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days support the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation (AMHF), a 501c3 nonprofit. The AMHF raises money for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, a museum located in nearby Pickerington, Ohio, which celebrates and preserves the rich tradition of motorcycling in America.
AMA’s centennial celebration will honor six-time AMA motocross national champion, Yamaha legend and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Broc Glover as the event’s grand marshal. Glover will engrain himself in the three-day spectacle, leading the daily “Lap for History” which gives riders a unique opportunity to take their personal motorcycle on a parade lap around the 2.4-mile circuit.
“I am really looking forward to this year’s AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio,” Glover said. “Sadly, I’ve never been to VMD, but it’s been on my bucket list for years. I hear it’s quite an event, but this year seems like it will be even more spectacular, with the AMA’s 100th and Yamaha’s 50th for the YZ being celebrated. It is a tremendous honor to be named grand marshal for such a special event. I look forward to taking in the sights and sounds that vintage motorcycling offers, and spending time with some of the most loyal enthusiasts in the world.”
The weekend will include multiple forms of racing disciplines, including road racing on the 2.4-mile, 15-turn Mid-Ohio road course, hare scrambles, motocross, pit bikes and trials. Flat track racing will be held at the nearby Ashland County Fairgrounds on Saturday evening (July 27).
Along with the abundance of racing, features include merchandise displays, North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet with approximately 1,000 vendors spread across 35 acres, and additional attractions, such as the Wall of Death. Demo rides for motorcyclists with proper riding endorsements and safety gear are always a popular weekend feature. Royal Enfield, Triumph and Yamaha will be onsite offering rides on some of their hottest new motorcycle models.
Ticket prices for the event are $70 for the weekend, $50 for admission on Friday or Saturday and $35 for Sunday ($10 additional at the gate). Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult at all events at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Garage paddock access is open to the public for free during Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha. Motorhome and tent spaces are available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting midohio.com.
Visit www.vintagemotorcycledays.com to read more about Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha. Follow the event on social media with #AMAVMD.
About Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course:
A comprehensive motorsports facility in Lexington, Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course sits on 380 acres and features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary race track configurations: 2.4-mile, 15-turn or 2.258-mile, 13-turn layout. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the natural terrain road course is commonly referred to as the “Most Competitive in the U.S.” and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally-sanctioned race events for amateur, club and professional drivers and riders. It is also home to The Mid-Ohio School, featuring over 20 driving and riding courses, for teenagers to professional racers using Honda vehicles. Opened in 1962, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has been owned and operated by Green Savoree Mid-Ohio, LLC since 2011, just the raceway’s third private ownership group in its history.
For more information, visit midohio.com, ‘like’ its Facebook page @MidOhioSportsCarCourse or follow updates on X (formerly Twitter) @Mid_Ohio and Instagram @officialmidohio.
