USCRA Vintage Trials

    2004 Gunstock Vintage Weekend Cancelled

    Due to circumstances beyond our control, the June 12, 13 vintage motorcycle weekend at Gunstock Recreation Area has been cancelled.

    The FIM/NAMU-sanctioned North American Observed Trials Championships event will now be held at New Hampshire International Speedway near Loudon on Saturday July 31, 2004.

    On Sunday August 1, a modern trial will be held at the Speedway as part of the New England Trials Association (NETA) 2004 series. NETA events include a class for Vintage Twin Shock motorcyles which is suitable for vintage trials bikes. NETA also includes a Beginner's class. For more information, see NETA and Rock N' Roll Trials Club. The weekend will also feature vintage motorcycle racing at the Speedway. Camping is available at the Speedway along with showers, restrooms, and a restaurant.

    The USCRA is promoting a vintage trial at the Speedway on May 27 that will be held in conjuntion with the Vintage Celebration.

    USCRA trials contacts

    For more information, send email to Dave Allen or John Rodis. You can also call Dave Allen at (508) 285 6074 or John Rodis at (603) 692 2226.

    Here's a few memories from the 2003 Gunstock event.


    Wayne Galvin won the pretigious Expert Classic Twin Shock class on his Bultaco.

    Wayne receives his handsome trophy from former Laconia-winner Jody Nicholas.

    Bob Manifold entertained the large crowd on his Fantic sidecar.

    Former national champion Jerry Young won the Intermediate Classic Twin Shock class on a borrowed Bultaco.

    See Doug Hunter's report for a story by Canadian Doug Hunter on his first visit to Gunstock in 2003.

    See 2003 Results for a full set of results from the 2003 event and some more action photographs.

    See 2002 Results for a full set of results from the 2002 event and some more action photographs.

    See 2001 Results for a full set of results from the 2001 event and some more action photographs.

    Here are a few vintage trials links:
    • USCRA vintage trials rules
    • There is also a group of vintage trials riders promoting the sport in the Mid-Atlantic region (MAVT).
    • The Spanish Motorcycle Owners group ( SMOG ) is a great resource for restoring that old trials bike.
    • The New England Trials Association promotes modern trials in New England and each of their events includes a class for Vintage Twin Shock machines. ( NETA).
    Expert Bill Blythe in action on his Bultaco Sherpa T on top of Mount Rowe during the 2001 Gunstock trial.
Last Updated: 01/03/04