AHRMA Mourns the Passing of Racer Mark Smithard

Press Release | August 18, 2025

This is an announcement from AHRMA…

It is with a heavy heart that the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) shares the loss of a member of our racing family.

Mark Smithard. Photo Credit Craig Chawla
Mark Smithard. Photo by Craig Chawla / Courtesy of AHRMA

Mark Smithard, an AHRMA road racing competitor in the sidecar and solo motorcycle classes from Covington, LA, succumbed to injuries incurred during a sidecar practice session at Pittsburgh International Race Complex on Friday, August 15.

“Mark was an active AHRMA member in both the paddock and behind the scenes always helping to better the organization,” said Daniel May, AHRMA’s Executive Director. “Mark was a joy to have in the race paddock. He was always eager to learn and share with others. Mark always had a smile and good energy no matter the circumstances of the day. Once suited up to go on track you could sense he was smiling under his helmet. It is a great loss for our AHRMA family.”

The AHRMA family extends our deepest condolences to Mark’s family. Godspeed Mark.

Mark Smithard. Photo Credit Cathy Drexler
Mark Smithard. Photo by  Cathy Drexler / Courtesy of AHRMA

 

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