Namura Technologies Member of the Week 01/31/2022

Namura Technologies Member of the Week: David Darsow

Written By: Jackie Riess

Photo Credit: Tim McBride

With a racing career beginning at the youthful age of 40, David Darsow has been a staple in the Flat Track vet classes here in District 23 ARMCA. For the past 22 years, he has competed weekend after weekend, and has even stepped up to Open A and Open Pro classes for the occasional round. Two notable races for David were the 2019 Cedar Lake Arena and Mississippi Thunder rounds of D23 ARMCA Flat Track. Coming away with wins in front of the fans gave him feelings that can’t be replicated in any other way. In addition to these two races, David notes how impactful a season ending injury was on his racing career. Not because of the injury itself, but because he was able to fully recover and win a championship the following season.

Inspired by Ricky Graham and Bubba Shobert, David continues to compete in District 23 ARMCA Flat Track events, and enjoys riding anything with two wheels. Street, track, and trail motorcycles, road, mountain, and BMX bicycles, you name it, David rides it. Though these activities help him stay in shape, they also help him to leave his worries of the world behind. Two wheels give David a sense of freedom four cannot.

Over the years, older riders have given David endless advice. Now that he sees himself in this position, he has a few takeaways that he’d like to share with other D23 ARMCA members. First, “in order to finish first, you have to finish. You can't win the race on the first lap, but you certainly can lose it.” Second, “if it’s not fun, why do it?” And finally, though competitiveness is deeply ingrained in our society, there are bigger reasons to compete than just winning. 

Photo Credit: Tim McBride

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.

Looking for volunteers for supercross booth!

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D23 ARMCA is looking for volunteers to work the D23 booths at the Minneapolis Supercross Event. Schedule events is below. The booth will need to be manned during qualifying and after the race, but not during the Heat/Main Event races. Booth workers will communicate with event attendees about D23 ARMCA and also hand out promotional materials.

Shifts are flexible, but the booth needs to have someone in attendance during the required time frames.  

Volunteers will need to have their own ticket to enter the event. 

Schedule of Events

Doors Open: 8:30AM

Qualifying: 10:00AM

Opening Ceremonies: 3:30PM

Gate Drop: 4:00PM

Race Concludes: 7-8PM approximately

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Hi Winders - Named 2021 AMA Club of the Year!

Hi-Winders Named 2021 AMA Club of the Year

As part of the AMA Racing and Organizer Awards for 2021, Minnesota's own Hi-Winders Club in Millville was named Club of the Year for the entire AMA organization. We are truly proud to have them as a part of District 23 ARMCA.

A full list of award winners can be found here:

https://americanmotorcyclist.com/2021-ama-racing-and-organizer-awards-announced/

The Roots Podcast Episode 22 from MN AMA District 23 ARMCA

Jack Maki is an extremely active D23 ARMCA member. He's everything from racer, photographer, videographer, and now trailboss in District 23 ARMCA, and we are proud to have him contribute to motorcycling in Minnesota in all of these ways. Find Jack's photography at 1hundredmn.com and @1hundred_photo on social.

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.

Chairman's Corner

Chairman’s Corner

Written by: Rex Greenwald

Believe it or not, the start of the 2022 season is upon us!  I hope you are excited for motorcycling in Minnesota – I know I can hardly wait.

It is an honor to be the new chairperson of D23 ARMCA and, along with all D23 leadership, serve all riders, competitive and recreational alike, in all disciplines of motorcycling and ATV riding for D23 ARMCA in the State of Minnesota.  I look forward to seeing and speaking with each of you at upcoming banquets and events.

Over fifty years ago, D23 ARMCA became District 23 of the American Motorcycle Association (AMA). Today D23 ARMCA is thriving and highly successful and is recognized as one of the top districts in the AMA.  Congratulations and thank you to our members, clubs, promoters and sponsors – you are the most important part of D23 ARMCA.

With everything going on in the world, we came out of 2021 in great shape!  At the December Sanctioning Meeting, the clubs and promotors put together a full schedule of events for all of you to recreate and enjoy and 2022 should be a great year with many, varied experiences being offered throughout the state for all skill levels and in all disciplines.

I close with a sincere thank you to Mike Quinn Sr., who for the past 20+ years served as the Chairman and supporter of D23 ARMCA.  Mike will continue to support D23 in varied leadership roles, as well as continuing efforts to grow D23’s recreational Road riding. Mike, thank you so much for all you have done for the sport of motorcycling in Minnesota, it is truly unmeasurable!

D23 ARMCA is the voice of Motorcycling in Minnesota!

-Rex, D23 Chair

 

Namura Technologies Member of the Week 01/17/2022

Member of the Week: Ella Storlie

Written By: Jackie Riess

Photo: Speed Photography by Samantha

Ella Storlie started riding dirt bikes at 10 years old. A year later, she joined District 23 ARMCA and competed in several events here in Minnesota. She now competes in the Open C and Women’s classes in motocross, where she placed in the top ten overall in both classes in 2021! 2021 also brought Ella to her first Women’s class win, which was an exciting accomplishment for her racing career. In 2022, Ella has goals of finishing in the top three overall in the Women’s class here in District 23 ARMCA.

Ella enjoys motorcycling with her sister and father, where they all continue to learn and grow in motorcycling. In addition to good times with her family, Ella also enjoys time spent riding and camping with friends at local motocross tracks. These experiences have not only brought joy to her life, but have also pushed her to face her fears. Motorcycling is her favorite way to spend a weekend.

In addition to riding her dirt bike, Ella enjoys playing basketball and volleyball, competing in track and field, camping, and hanging out with her friends. She also enjoys a good night’s sleep after she fills her belly with dad’s famous steak and potatoes the night before a race. A couple taps on the helmet, and she’s ready for the gate to drop. She focuses on standing and searching for smooth lines once she’s on the track.

Ella encourages riders of all skill levels to come race with us in District 23 ARMCA! She also would like to thank the track workers, family, and friends that make racing possible not only for her, but for all of us here in Minnesota.

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.

The Roots Podcast Episode 21

Donny Bonnicksen has been a member of District 23 ARMCA for over 45 years! His decades of motocross racing led him around the country and even to a professional motocross career in the 1980's. Listen in to hear a few of Donny's favorite memories and learn about the people who have joined him along the way.

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.