RPM Act
ALERT for Motorcycle Racers
Want to keep your right to modify production-based bikes for competition? The Recognizing Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act, H.R. 3281) has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What does that mean for you? The bipartisan RPM act would ensure that converting your street-legal motorcycle into a competition-only bike remains legal. The AMA supports this bill and its protections to keep amateur and professional racing enthusiasts racing.
This is YOUR chance to have a voice and stand up for your right to modify production-based bikes for competition. Visit the AMA Action Center to send a prewritten email that tells your elected officials you support the RPM Act.
Link for the action center is: https://www.votervoice.net/Motorcyclist/campaigns/85873/respond?
The current House cosponsors from Minnesota can be seen here (currently only two): https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3281/cosponsors?q=%7B%22cosponsor-state%22%3A%22Minnesota%22%7D
D23 Events Week of July 5th
The Roots Podcast Episode 8 from MN AMA District 23 ARMCA
Matt Stavish is a lifelong D23 ARMCA member that has traveled the world racing his motorcycle professionally. Matt is truly a legend in the off-road community both locally and nationally. We dive into how he got started, his experiences racing the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE), how the National Enduro series has changed over the years, and so much more! For more information on District 23 ARMCA, visit armca.org or find us on social media @d23armca.
This podcast was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
D23 Events Week of June 28th
D23 ARMCA Member of the Week June 21st
Member of the Week: Josh Stratton
Written By: Jackie Riess
Although Josh Stratton enjoys granola with almond milk on race day, his story is anything but granola. Josh now competes in the Vet C 30+ class of District 23 ARMCA hare scrambles and has hopes of racing a handful of motocross and enduro events this summer. In addition to riding and racing locally, he enjoys family time, traveling, golf, and water-sports.
Josh started riding early in life on late 1980’s Honda ATC 70’s and TRX 70’s. When he got his first bike of his own, a 1988 Kawasaki KD80, he quickly progressed to a 1988 KX80 that came disassembled from a family friend. He raced this bike in his first District 23 ARMCA race around the turn of the 21st century. He moved his way up the ranks, (never breaking a bone!) and competed in the 125cc class until 2015. He, like many other racers at this point in their lives, turned to focus on his collegiate studies. After graduating, he began a family with his wife and relocated domestically and internationally multiple times because of his job. He and his family came back to Minnesota in late 2019, which allowed him to begin racing again in 2020 and 2021.
Though he is inspired by great riders like Ricky Carmichael and Travis Pastrana, Josh is more notably influenced by his family. His father, Dave Stratton, was the fastest in the 5 state area in the 1970’s and 1980’s. This was a legacy Josh always wished to continue. Now with three kids of his own, their words of encouragement push him to do his best. But this isn’t a one way street, Josh is also extremely proud of them for their love of riding and racing. The Stratton family is one that epitomizes the significance of family in motorcycling, and has thus had a great impact on Josh’s life. Growing up on two wheels and around the motorsports industry, he can’t imagine life without it.
In 2021, Josh strives to race the majority of the District 23 ARMCA hare scrambles and earn himself a spot in the B class. He also wants to upgrade to a motocross bike in order to have more riding and racing options. Josh has three pieces of advice for other riders: have fun, practice in all types of soils and conditions, and stay active during the off season. To join families like the Stratton’s this summer, visit armca.org/schedule.
This article was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
D23 Events Week of June 21st
The Roots Podcast Episode 7 from MN AMA District 23 ARMCA
D23 Events Week of June 14th
Kato Cycle Club - Hill Climb
Berm Benders Raceway - Motocross
D23 ARMCA Member of the Week of June 7th
Member of the Week: Erik Moldenhauer
Written By: Jackie Riess
Erik Moldenhauer has had a lifelong passion for motorcycling, and joined the District 23 ARMCA flat trackers in 2016. He competes in the Open Twin, Vintage Pre-1982, and Super Singles Classes in flat track, and enjoys racing the occasional off-road race. In addition to riding and racing, he passionately pursues motorcycling by building, designing, and restoring motorcycles. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, fishing, woodworking, and cooking.
Erik began riding in his early teens, after seeing his friends riding dirt bikes. He wanted to ride so badly, and decided to rebuild a 1978 Suzuki DS100 to join the motorcycling community. After high school, he attended the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) in 2009, and later worked as a motorcycle mechanic for a dealership, followed by a stint in the parts department. Though he left the motorcycling industry career wise, he continued to pursue motorcycling. He was introduced to the racing scene when his friend, Kyle Dahl, was competing in CRA Road Racing. The hefty price tag attached to road racing prevented him from competing in this discipline, but he soon found flat track racing. After watching the Hooligan class at Flat Out Friday, Erik knew this was attainable for him, so he went searching for local competition. He found District 23 ARMCA, and attended his first race at the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club on a cheap Craigslist find.
Erik has been racing ever since! In 2018, he attended Flat Out Friday to compete in the Vintage class. Though he didn’t make the main event in 2018, he came back in 2019 to win the class! He sees this as one of the highlights of his racing career, in addition to winning back to back championships in the District 23 ARMCA flat track Vintage class in 2019 and 2020. His love for vintage bikes made these accomplishments oh so sweet. Inspired by other passionate racers, he is also proud to introduce new riders to the sport and works to grow the flat track community. Erik also looks up to the Flat Track promoters because of their love for the sport and their desire to spark this in local racers.
In 2021, Erik strives to race his newly built Royal Enfield INT650 in the 2021 Grand National Hooligan Championship Series. He is excited to travel to new tracks where there will be new friends to be made. He plans to continue racing in District 23 ARMCA flat track, and someday hopes to try land speed racing. Erik hopes to inspire other District 23 ARMCA members to get involved and support the people who are working diligently to grow flat track racing.