About Us (and a bit of MX history)
INDIANA VINTAGE
OFF-ROAD
MOTORCYCLE
ENTHUSIASTS
IVORME
OFF-ROAD
MOTORCYCLE
ENTHUSIASTS
IVORME
IVORME - Indiana Vintage Off-Road Motorcycle Enthusiasts
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The Indiana Vintage Off-Road Motorcycle Enthusiasts promote the restoration and off-road competitive and
non-competitive operation of vintage motorcycles. The club began forming in the summer of 2006 in order
to enhance existing opportunities to enjoy our sport. Our membership is primarily made up of riders who
enjoyed the sport in its early years, but we also have members who are just beginners. We also offer
classes for the ladies and the kids, so the entire family can come to the track and enjoy the day.
IVORME classifies motorcycles manufactured before 1975 as vintage class. These motorcycles were used
by motorcyclists during the time when motocross was just becoming a popular sport in the US. (It had
been a popular sport in Europe for many years prior.) In the early 70's European motorcycles dominated
the sport, and the Japanese manufacturers soon realized the potential of the American off-road market. By
1974, they saw the beginnings of the fruits of their labor when Roger DeCoster won the World Motocross
Championship riding a Suzuki. By this time, the Japanese had nearly flooded the off-road market with less
expensive motorcycles and enjoyed a hefty share of the US off-road motorcycle market . Soon after, many
of the European manufacturers were feeling the effects of the loss of market share and began to leave the
business.
Post Vintage class bikes were manufactured after 1974 through 1983 and note a time when the Japanese
were spending a great deal of money in research and development. Advances in suspension design were
made, and technology was enabling engines with greater output to be manufactured. By this time only the
strongest of the European manufacturers survived, and the Japanese motorcycles were dominating the
world motocross market, and to a greater extent the American off-road market. IVORME's Vintage and Post
Vintage classes give owners of bikes manufactured in this era a platform to compete.
You might say that many of the competitors in IVORME are living in the past. In fact, we are, especially
when it comes to racing these beautiful off-road machines. In that spirit we strive to make our venues
"vintage friendly" by eliminating BIG jumps and minimizing the extreme characteristics often found at todays
modern tracks. This constantly proves to be a healthy choice both to rider and machine, helping to
preserve both to compete again another day.
non-competitive operation of vintage motorcycles. The club began forming in the summer of 2006 in order
to enhance existing opportunities to enjoy our sport. Our membership is primarily made up of riders who
enjoyed the sport in its early years, but we also have members who are just beginners. We also offer
classes for the ladies and the kids, so the entire family can come to the track and enjoy the day.
IVORME classifies motorcycles manufactured before 1975 as vintage class. These motorcycles were used
by motorcyclists during the time when motocross was just becoming a popular sport in the US. (It had
been a popular sport in Europe for many years prior.) In the early 70's European motorcycles dominated
the sport, and the Japanese manufacturers soon realized the potential of the American off-road market. By
1974, they saw the beginnings of the fruits of their labor when Roger DeCoster won the World Motocross
Championship riding a Suzuki. By this time, the Japanese had nearly flooded the off-road market with less
expensive motorcycles and enjoyed a hefty share of the US off-road motorcycle market . Soon after, many
of the European manufacturers were feeling the effects of the loss of market share and began to leave the
business.
Post Vintage class bikes were manufactured after 1974 through 1983 and note a time when the Japanese
were spending a great deal of money in research and development. Advances in suspension design were
made, and technology was enabling engines with greater output to be manufactured. By this time only the
strongest of the European manufacturers survived, and the Japanese motorcycles were dominating the
world motocross market, and to a greater extent the American off-road market. IVORME's Vintage and Post
Vintage classes give owners of bikes manufactured in this era a platform to compete.
You might say that many of the competitors in IVORME are living in the past. In fact, we are, especially
when it comes to racing these beautiful off-road machines. In that spirit we strive to make our venues
"vintage friendly" by eliminating BIG jumps and minimizing the extreme characteristics often found at todays
modern tracks. This constantly proves to be a healthy choice both to rider and machine, helping to
preserve both to compete again another day.
IVORME also has classes for off-road
motorcycles manufactured after 1983, up to and
including models manufactured in 2002. The
last model year eligible will be determined by its
classification as ineligible for AMA Amateur
Modern Class competition. Bikes of this era are
characterized by having disc brakes, liquid
cooling, more developed engines and
suspension systems, and advanced frame
designs.
As a young organization, we will evaluate our
class structure as we evolve, and make
appropriate modifications as needed.
Although at this time our riding events calendar
solely consists of VMX, future plans could include
other events, such as trail rides, poker runs, hare
scrambles, cross-country, and observed trials.
Some of our member's motorcycles are
painstakingly restored, and show quality
workmanship equal to or exceeding that of the
original manufacturer. Others are in "original"
condition, while most others are somewhere in
between. In order to show off some of these
bikes, we are considering participating in a few
car-show activities this year in addition to our
riding events.
motorcycles manufactured after 1983, up to and
including models manufactured in 2002. The
last model year eligible will be determined by its
classification as ineligible for AMA Amateur
Modern Class competition. Bikes of this era are
characterized by having disc brakes, liquid
cooling, more developed engines and
suspension systems, and advanced frame
designs.
As a young organization, we will evaluate our
class structure as we evolve, and make
appropriate modifications as needed.
Although at this time our riding events calendar
solely consists of VMX, future plans could include
other events, such as trail rides, poker runs, hare
scrambles, cross-country, and observed trials.
Some of our member's motorcycles are
painstakingly restored, and show quality
workmanship equal to or exceeding that of the
original manufacturer. Others are in "original"
condition, while most others are somewhere in
between. In order to show off some of these
bikes, we are considering participating in a few
car-show activities this year in addition to our
riding events.
If you have an off-road motorcycle that is ineligible for AMA Amateur Competition, and you want to race
motocross this year, join our club. We have a nine race schedule on five different tracks in northern Indiana.
Bring your wife and kids, and enjoy a day at the track, gettin dirty and smelling 2-strokes.
motocross this year, join our club. We have a nine race schedule on five different tracks in northern Indiana.
Bring your wife and kids, and enjoy a day at the track, gettin dirty and smelling 2-strokes.
