Event Name:Great American Championship Professional Motorcycle Hill Climb Date: 07-25-09 View Event View All Events
Billings Motorcycle Club is proud to announce the Premier 2009 Season Sponsor, Montana Honda and Marine. Stop into their new store on Goodman Road, Billings, and tell James 'thank you' for supporting the BMC!
E-Updates
July 2, 2009 Camping at the Great American and Tickets On Line
BMC is pleased to announce that spectator camping is returning to the Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb. Go to the Great American page for additional details
And for the first time, BMC is offering GAHC tickets, camping passes and Freedom Shuttle passes for sale on line. Go to the Store to see the variety of convenient options.
July 1, 2009
Coming Soon!
The Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb presented by Miller Lite is coming the weekend of July 24, 25 and 26, 2009. This is the 91st running of the event, and is shaping up to be the most exciting event in its long history.
BMC has added a number of features in addition to nearly 200 of the nation's top pro hill climb athletes in the 600+ registered competitor entries, new features including spectator camping, live music, and city to event party buses.
Motorcycle Hill Climbing Capital of the World (sm)
June 30, 2009
Entry applications for the annual MetraPark Arena Cross in the Rimrock Auto Arena are now on line. Go to the Arena Cross page to download a copy.
June 5, 2009 - Flat Track Race Postposed to August 1, 2009
The BMC points short track race previously scheduled for Saturday night June 6 was rained out. The race will be held Saturday night August 1, 2009.
June 2, 2009 - Member Discounts at Archie Cochrane Ford
Archie Cochrane Ford announced today that it was extending its support of the Billings Motorcycle Club. In addition to the generous sponsorship that they have provided to BMC, Archie's has created a program that allows BMC members to get "massive" discounts on Genuine Ford parts purchased through the dealership. Limitations apply. Please click here for the announcement and visit billingsford.com and tell them "THANKS" for supporting the families and athletes of the Billings Motorcycle Club.
June 1, 2009 - AMA Expands Roadside Assistance Program
The American Motorcyclist Association announced on June 1, 2009 that the free member benefit for their Roadside Assistance has been expanded. Not only do members maintaining their membership on an annual auto-renewal basis receive the benefit of Roadside Assistance included in the $39 annual membership fee, members who purchase a 3 year membership will also be automatically enrolled. For additional information, to to American Motorcyclist online or click here to read the press release (pdf)...
May 29, 2009 - Great American Hill Climb Entry Deadlines Loom
Entry applications for the two Great American Hill Climb events are due (postmark date):
Great American TROPHY Hill Climb - postmarked by June 25, 2009
Great American PRO Hill Climb Event - postmarked by June 29, 2009
May 28, 2009 - Chamberlain Blasts The Big Sky Challenge Hill Climb
Shannon Chamberlain's Winning OpenEx Run May 17, 2009
Photo Copyright 2009 - Mike Marsh - Recreational Action Sports Entertainment - All Rights Reserved
Winning is in his blood...and in his family's blood...Winning Hill Climb Events that is. From his uncle's many victories in the Montana State Championship and Great American Hill Climbs, pro hill climber Shannon Chamberlain has made his mark on the sport of pro hill climbing through winning multiple championships. On Sunday May 17, Shannon Chamberlain scaled the super-technical Big Sky Challenge OpenEx hill with a time of 10.886 seconds to get the best of podium finishers Corey Erhardt (Billings, MT) and Kevin Bromenshenk (Austin, TX). For more information, go to the Big Sky Challenge page...
May 5, 2009 - Call To Action
AMA has announced that a federal bill has been introduced in Congress that is attempting to shut down another 24 Million acres of "public" land for use, access or enjoyment of those who ride motorcycles and ATVs. The hearing was held in the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands of the Committee on Natural Resources. The legislation is HR980, referred to as the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. "This bill is especially disconcerting due to the fact that it's being proposed by a representative from a densely populated urban area, New York City," said AMA Vice President for Government Relations, Ed Moreland. "In fact, it is being considered without the support of a single member of Congress who represents the affected districts. Shouldn't the people who live in these areas have some say in whether or not they should be banned from riding in them?" Click here to read Ed Moreland's (AMA Government Relations) full statement.
Please consider calling or writing to your Representative or Senator in Washington. Public lands are not public lands if they cannot be used and enjoyed by the citizens who own the country, either on foot or on a responsibly used off-road motorcycle or ATV.
For additional information, you can visit the AMA's website, or go to the web site of an organization that is working to keep public lands public, Responsible Trails America.
May 5, 2009 - May Designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
The American Motorcyclist Association ("AMA") announced today that the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 269 today, which designates May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. In addition to the designation, HR269 highlights several safety measures for motorcyclists, including the voluntary use of helmets and other protective gear, avoiding riding while under the influence of alcohol and obtaining the proper training and licensing before operating a motorcycle on public roads. These are measures supported by Billings Motorcycle Club, and join AMA in applauding the efforts of the House to highlight these important issues.
March 18, 2009
Billings Motorcycle Club couldn't exist without the support of the people and businesses in the Billings area. We are fortunate to have two new sponsors for the 2009 season, both companies supporting the club and its efforts to provide safe, enjoyable activities for off-road enthusiast families and aspiring athletes alike. Please support our sponsors!
Archie Cochrane Ford
Chasis Works
March 1, 2009
For decades, Billings Motorcycle Club has promoted one of the largest athletic events in Montana, the Great American Championship Hill Climb. The growth and success of the event has in large part been due to the support and sponsorship provided by Briggs Distributing and Miller Lite. BMC is pleased to announce that Biggs and Miller Lite will once again provide support for the Great American. They know what others know, Billings is the Motorcycle Hill Climbing Capital of the WorldSM.
Please drink responsibly. And never drink and drive.
February 24, 2009
Billings Motorcycle Club is proud to announce that Montana Honda and Marine has agreed to provide support and sponsorship to BMC's as the organization's 2009 Season Dealer Sponsor.
January 23, 2009
Billings Motorcycle Club announces its slate of Officers and Directors for 2009. Congratulations to Ray Halsey for his election to President of the organization for the 2009 year! Click here for more information...
January 9, 2009 - DVDs NOW AVAILABLE
They are here! DVDs are available NOW for the 2008 BMC Year In Review and the 2008 Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb. Go to the BMC Web Store to order, or call Julia at (406) 656-9960.
November 6, 2008 - BMC Member Wins Chamber Award
The Billings-area Chamber of Commerce established an annual awards and recognition program that is called the Roche Juane (pronounced "roesh - shwan") Awards. Billings Motorcycle Club was recognized as the winner in the catogory for Tourism Excellence in 2007. BMC partnered with Recreational Action Sports Entertainment a number of years ago in the creation of a nationally recognized motorcycle rally called The Warm Up®. BMC member Mike Marsh has worked with a large number of BMC members, local businesses, Yellowstone County, MetraPark and a variety of not-for-profit organizations to build The Warm Up®. In 2008, component events of The Warm Up® included BMC's Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb, a motorcycle rally at MetraPark, several unguided rides and a poker run, and an AMA Grand National Flat Track Singles Series event. The Warm Up
® combined events brought over 10,000 people from all across the US and Canada to Billings, along with folks from Japan, Switzerland, Australia and Germany. In recognition of this important and growing event, the Billings Chamber of Commerce announced that Mike Marsh and Recreational Action Sports Entertainment was the winner of the 2008 Roche Juan award for Tourism Excellence. Congratulations to Mike, Lori, Lauren and Jacquelin Marsh as well as Julia and Scott Jones!
October 23, 2008
BMC has long enjoyed a close working relationship with the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM"). Not only have BLM and BMC worked closely to achieve the shared goal of keeping the South Hills Motorcycle Area open for motorcycle recreation, members of both organizations have learned a great deal from one another...creating a stronger, more well-educated relationship. Click on this link to read the BLM October 20, 2008 press release...
October 8, 2008 - Portable GPS Purchase Deal
The American Motorcyclist Association has an awesome offer on a portable GPS device...click here for more information...
Billings Motorcycle Club - Welcome
The Billings Motorcycle Club ("BMC") was established in 1914 in Billings, Montana. For nearly 100 years, despite geographical separation from much of the motorcycle world, Billings has remained on the leading edge of motorcycling. In fact, BMC was one of the first organizations in the United States to partner with the American Motorcyclist Association ("AMA"), receiving AMA Charter #15 in 1924, the year that the AMA was formed. BMC is also one of the only membership based clubs in the United States to acquire and own land for the riding, racing and off-road enjoyment of its members.
The club promotes a variety of competitive and non-competitive events each year. These range from club member only rides, such as the Easter Egg and Treasure Hunt for the kids, to motocross and arenacross events, cross country events, flat track events, up to the club's signature event, the Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb. The Great American has led Billings to be known as the Motorcycle Hill Climbing Capital of the World™. Learn more about the many BMC events....
BMC is a member driven organization, with over 350 member families helping the club on a volunteer basis maintain the club-owned property, promote more than 20 competition events per year, and serve as ambassadors to the local community and region. It is a rare situation where such a large organization can function without paid management. But such is the case for BMC, where all club functions are handled by the BMC Board and its membership on a volunteer basis. Because of the volunteer nature of the club, the number of club memberships is limited. Learn more about BMC.....
The club has a history of community and regional involvement. BMC has throughout the years partnered with the Bureau of Land Management to assist with the maintanence of the South Hills, Ah Nei and other off road recreational areas. And as the promoter of the single largest motorsports event in the region, the Great American, BMC has reached out to the City of Billings and Yellowstone County to build relationships with local businesses, government, law enforcement and other organizations to assure an exciting and safe environment for those who attend. BMC is providing staffing and logistical support for RASE LLC for The Warm Up® Rally and Races. We are pleased to announce that The Warm Up® - 2008 was selected as one of the Chamber of Commerce's 'pick six' events in Billings for the second year in a row.
For nearly 100 years, BMC has been a proud member of the Billings community and an organization actively involved in the promotion of the sport of motorcycling. Thank you for visiting the BMC web site. If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message by accessing the Contact link above. We hope that you find what you are looking for on our web site. Ride The Big Sky®!
Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb presented byMiller Lite July 25 - 27, 2008 Motorcycle Hill Climbing Capital of the Worldsm
The 90th running of the Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb presented by Miller Lite (July 25 - 27, 2008) was one of the largest in the BMC's history of staging the event. For 2009, BMC has set the guaranteed professional class purse at $40,000 in addition to sponsor awards and trophies for professional and amateur classes. Primary sponsor for the event is once again Briggs Distributing & Miller Lite.
Tickets for the Great American will be available from BMC members, Albertson's food stores, and beginning in June, tickets will be available at regular MetraPark ticket outlets, including MetraPark’s Box Office, RimRock Mall, and Cell Plus Outlets.A convenience fee of $2 per ticket will apply to any ticket sold through MetraPark outlets.
The Great American is the third event of three world famous hill climb events that make up the Western States Professional Hill Climb Series. These events include the Big Sky Challenge (May), the Widowmaker (June), and the Great American (July). Read more about the Western States Professional Hill Climb Series...
The Great American is part of The Warm Up®. BMC is proud to be working with a variety of local businesses, government organizations and the Billings Area Chamber of Commerce for the event. The Warm Up® offers a variety of entertainment options, road rides and competitive events to attract motorcycle enthusiasts to come to the Billings area and Ride The Big Sky®. Read more about The Warm Up® ...
632 entries in the Pro and Amateur classes competed over the 2 1/2 day event. The event began on Friday night, with the first of the Pro and Amateur classes running on the "trophy" hill beginning at 5:00 pm. A special thanks to SCOTT USA for their support of the "trophy" event this year, the top three in each class were awarded Scott value certificates! Saturday, both the Pro and Amateurs competed simultaneously on two separate hills beginning at 8:00 am. Sunday at 8:00 am the Pros kicked off the final day on the "money" hill, ending with the Great American runoff.
The Great American hill was particularly challenging in 2007, with over 100' of the hill having slid down in the heavy spring rains. Few of the pros were able to go over the hill, including in the Great American Championship portion of the event. The Championship runoff started at the conclusion of the regular Pro classes on the "money" hill, pitting the top qualifiers from the Pro classes in a two run shot at the big money. The Championship was exciting, with Shannon Chamberlain topping the hill slightly faster than former GAHC champion Davey Johnston, to claim his third Great American Championship with over 10,000 spectators cheering him on. Read more about the Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb presented by Miller Lite ...
The 2007 Great American DVD is available for ordering in the BMC store on-line...
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