The more the merrier as Suzuki Motor USA steps up as an Associate Sponsor of the American Motorcyclist Association’s impending Vintage Motorcycle Days. The 2022 AMA VMD is set for July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Appropriately, Suzuki racing legend Kevin Schwantz is serving as Grand Marshal.
“Suzuki is happy to sponsor AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” said Kerry Graeber, Suzuki’s Vice President, Division Manager, Sales & Marketing. “With legendary Suzuki world champion Kevin Schwantz as Grand Marshal, we are thrilled to join the AMA in honoring Kevin as he leads this important motorcycle event. “2022 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Suzuki in the United States, with landmark new products like the all-new Hayabusa sportbike and the sport touring GSX-S1000GT+. We look forward to Vintage Motorcycle Days as a celebration of Suzuki’s heritage and as a great opportunity to showcase the excitement Suzuki offers riders today.”
Suzuki’s roots reach back to loom-making in the early 1900s, and by the 1930s it built its first car, and by the early 1950s was building engines for bicycles. Its first motorcycle was the 1954 Colleda, and by the 1960s Suzuki was winning at the Isle of Man and capturing five Grand Prix world titles in the 50cc and 125cc divisions. In the 1970s it was Joel Robert and Roger DeCoster winning multiple world motocross championships with Suzuki, with the 1980s bringing the world-renowned and legendary GSX-R750 and GSX-R1100 to market.
“It’s impossible to quantify the impact Suzuki has had on the motorcycling world since the 1950s,” said AMA Editorial Director Mitch Boehm – who owns a couple of Suzuki GS1000S machines himself. “From the X6 Hustler to the GT750 water buffalo to the GSX-Rs and to today’s new Hayabusa, Suzuki has been at the forefront of technology and design and having them display new and legendary bikes at VMD will be a treat.”
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz will serve as Grand Marshal for 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Along with signing autographs and speaking to enthusiasts from the AMA Soundstage, the legendary rider will participate in a Lap for History each day.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days also features vintage roadracing and off-road racing in multiple disciplines. Those who want to register to race or learn more can visit:
