Introduced by the American Motorcycles Association (AMA) by its Director, E. C. Smith, Class C racing was intended to inspire the "everyday rider" to compete in a variety of motorcycle racing events. AMA board members were also owners and management of the remaining Big 3 – Harley Davidson, Indian and Excelsior.
The development of this class would certainly bolster weak depression era sales offering the manufacturer an opportunity to regain financial stability.
Over a period of years, rule changes allowed professional riders on factory machines to compete as they did under the old class A rules.
The Wheels Through Time Museum displays a significant part of our 60 Plus years of Class C machines. The 7500 sq.-ft. mezzanine is literally a timeline of our dirt track & road racing past.
