Together in the USCRA...

  "The USCRA is a group of friends with a common interest, vintage motorcycle racing."  Every year the USCRA racers, volunteers, MotoGiro-USA and Pewter Run members get together to celebrate the past year in the USCRA and kick off the new year with fun, celebration and of course a great dinner.

 In the cold months of Winter when the snow is (or isn't) on the ground, the bikes are in the trailer, the leathers on the hanger and helmets back in the box, we all tend to go through those winter blues.  Looking out the window, we wait anxiously to pull that trailer out for the first race day or MotoGiro-East come spring. However the longer we stare at the bike sitting on the lift, the longer it seems to take for spring to get here.  The USCRA Banquet is a kind of therapy for the soul.  Getting back in touch with your riding and racing family is the prescription the doctor ordered.

 A huge part of the USCRA Banquet is awarding the years' class champions. Throughout the year a team of score and  time keepers work hard in the box, putting together the results for each race within the race season.  We all strive for that place on the podium each year.  Some reach that goal, and for their win we reward their efforts with a celebration.  Their day has come so we cheer proud for their win.

 The newest yet very special addition to the USCRA Banquet is the Hall of Fame.  Established in 2012, this awards the elite in vintage motorcycle racing.  The USCRA Hall of Fame recognizes the key attributes most readily displayed by our senior most riders, volunteers, and club members.  We felt the need for an induction award to satisfy our desire to honor those, who by their persona, also honor our organization.  The USCRA Banquet now holds this induction with pride for our Hall of Fame members.

  For some, the best part of the night is the presentation.  The USCRA presenters put on a fantastic show.  From the match game to the short movie of the USCRA and its members in the current events to the years past.  A special thank you to Kevin Cameren.  Kevin has spoken at the banquet for a number of years.  His insight on racing has allowed his fellow racers to lift themselves out of the mid winter funk.  So thank you Kevin as you come to inspire the members of the USCRA to get back to the lift and put that wrench back in our hands.

  The USCRA Banquet is a team effort to assemble.  Like the ACS Specialties, Mach1 and Giannini Racing teams, an outstanding win from start to finish.  The  Christina Divigard Banquet team of Doug Donelan, Heather Carroll, Bob Bove, Jim Marhan, Jay Phiziny, Andrew Phillips, Beth Braun, Laurine Perry and many others make the USCRA Banquet a huge success.