What is the Old Timer Motocross Association?
This is Your Grandpa's Motocross
Motocross kept Grandpa Norm and his competitors young and active after retirement, and the International Oldtimer Motocross Association (OTMX) strives to maintain competition for participants far beyond what many might believe to be the "peak years" for motocross racing. Only eligible to participants over the age of 40, OTMX welcomes any senior motocross racers who have the inclination and ability to ride the track.
Grandpa Norm was a typical OTMX racer, competing on the track well into his 80's and doing his best to get anyone old enough (or young enough) to give motorcycle riding a try. OTMX does a great job of posting upcoming events and past race results to keep friends, fans and family abreast of the racing season; giving motocross racers plenty to brag about between events and in the off season.
The one thing that will always stand out in my memory of Grandpa Norm is the wall of plaques and shelves of trophies that he won during International Oldtimer Motocross Association races over the years. It was an organization that he loved, and this writer hopes it is one that will continue to be available for active seniors who still feel like they have the stuff to make it in motocross racing.
If you would like more information about the International Oldtimer Motocross Association, want to watch an OTMX event or see previous years' race results and photos, please visit their website here. If you'd like to see a sample of what the Old Timer Motocross Association races are like, a video of a 2009 race held in Washougal, Washington can be found on YouTube by clicking here. Author's note: Grandpa Norm was not a participant at the race linked here.
Sources:
Washington Old Timer Motocross
International Old Timer Motocross
The Daily News
Published by Denise Kawaii
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2 Comments
Post a CommentWhat an encouraging and informative article. I'm glad to hear about your Grandpa Norm's racing. I knew he had won trophies but didn't know much about the racing so was glad to read your article.
Pretty cool tribute!