Episode 014: Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association

Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association 

The 2019 Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association season is going to get underway in March.  Justin Lewis, marketing director for the OMRA, stops by to discuss both series and some of the legislative work they’ve been involved with.

Racing with the Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association

The OMRA sanctions 2 different off-road motorcycle racing series (XC & GP).  The Gran Prix series consists of 8 different rounds.  Races are traditionally 1 to 1.5 hours in length.  Terrain will vary, though racers can expect a mix of off-road riding and natural-terrain motocross.

The cross country series has 8 different rounds hosted by Oregon motorcycle clubs.  These Oregon motorcycle events range from typical, head-to-head racing, to the always fun, ISDE format.  Races in the XC series run 2-2.5 hours, depending on class.  However, the ISDE events usually run longer.

For more information regarding racing, classes and registration, visit the OMRA website.

Our Tips for Racing in the OMRA

* Sign-up early

* Use an oversize gas tank

* Run ultra heavy-duty tubes or bib mousses

Signing-up early comes with an added benefit this year.  Series members get advance notification for China Hat ISDE online registration.  China Hat is an always-popular event that  can sell out fast.  Wouldn’t you like to know when sign-up opens (ahead of time)?

Seconds matter.  An oversize gas tank is not required and not necessary for most events.  Regardless, an oversize tank could keep you from having to stop for gas.  Races are always decided by seconds–this could be the difference between 1st and 2nd!

Finally, there is nothing worse than getting a flat in the middle of the race.  Do yourself a favor by running bibs or ultra heavy-duty tubes.

On the Next Podcast:

We sit down with our friends from the AMA West Hare Scrambles to discuss the 2019 series, venues, and tips for first time attendees.

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