The following is from AMA Pro Racing…
Calistoga Half Mile Grand National
Saturday, July 31st – Calistoga, Californa
The last AMA Pro Grand National held in Northern California was at the Sacramenoto Mile in 1999. From 1954-1999 fans had the opportunity to witness exciting dirt track motorcycle racing all over Northern California; Albany, Fresno, Sacramento, Salinas, San Jose and San Mateo.
Northern California has also been the home to several AMA Pro Grand National Champions;
1954,56,57 Joe Leonard – San Jose, CA
1963-71 Dick Mann – Richmond, CA
1969 Mert Lawwill – Sausalito, CA
1972 Mark Brelsford – Woodside, CA
1972-73 Kenny Roberts – Modesto, CA
1979 Steve Eklund – San Jose, CA
1982, 84, 93 Ricky Graham – Seaside, CA
1992, 99, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Chris Carr – Stockton, CA
In celebration to the return of AMA Pro Grand National Championship racing, Motion Pro is hosting the Grand Marshall’s Dinner on Friday at Brannan’s Grill in Calistoga, CA. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30pm and the dinner will begin promptly at 6 p.m.
Special guest include; Joe Leonard, Carroll Resweber, Dick Mann and Everett Brashear.
Ticket orders: Motion Pro Grand Marshalls Dinner Info