AHRMA Mourns the Passing of Carl Anderson
(July 18, Knoxville, TN) Carl Anderson, a pillar of the classic racing group and former chairman of the American Historic Racing Bike Affiliation (AHRMA) Board of Trustees, has died.
“Carl’s passing is a heartbreaking and profoundly saddening loss to our AHRMA household,” mentioned Greg Tomlinson, 2024 Chairman of the AHRMA Board of Trustees. “He served our membership honorably, with a ardour for each facet of our membership. His contributions had been vital, and his legacy will assist information our future.”
Anderson served as a member of the Board of Trustees for a number of years earlier than serving as chairman throughout 2017, 2018, and 2023. He additionally served a number of years as Technical Guide for the Classic Roadracing Guidelines and Eligibility Committee.
As Chairman of the Board throughout 2023, Anderson efficiently spearheaded AHRMA’s restoration efforts from monetary difficulties.
“Carl had a relentless ardour for the AHRMA group and its members,” mentioned Daniel Could, AHRMA Govt Director. “He was a mentor, instructor, racer, and builder who at all times had time to assist a keen learner. His calm and funky demeanor together with an unselfish strategy to equity will stay unmatched. Godspeed as you attain terminal velocity within the afterlife.”
As a racer, Anderson constructed, raced and maintained a number of bikes for each highway racing and off-road occasions. Over the past a number of years he supported and promoted younger racers, particularly his protégé’s Colton Roberts and Jonathan Hollingsworth, who additionally competes in MotoAmerica occasions.
“Carl was one of many best buddies anybody might ever have been blessed with. However to me and plenty of others, he was household,” mentioned Colton Roberts. “He had the power to maneuver mountains, however greater than something cherished to see the folks that he surrounded himself with succeed. He shared his knowledge, his experience, and his witty humorousness with all that had the privilege of assembly him. He really cherished his buddies, household, and our sport,”
“Carl was my mentor, not solely in racing, however in my life too. He was some of the kindhearted individuals I’ll ever meet. I’ll at all times be eternally grateful for our friendship and cherish the numerous nice reminiscences we shared. I’ll at all times carry a bit of him with me in my coronary heart, he was my greatest good friend. We’ll all miss him dearly,” mentioned Roberts.
Tomlinson mentioned, “Our paddocks will miss his real enthusiasm for the machines he cherished to race and construct. Our fellow racers will miss his mentorship, willingness to show, and sage recommendation. Our board will miss his institutional data, fair-mindedness, and selfless volunteerism. I’ll personally miss the sunshine in his eyes and his bearish, southern growl. He was really one among a form. On behalf of the AHRMA and classic racing group, I want to lengthen our deepest sympathy to his household and buddies. Godspeed, good buddy. You may be missed however not forgotten.”
AHRMA will probably be paying tribute to Anderson with a parade lap on the 2024 Barber Classic Pageant. Particulars to be introduced later.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Bike Affiliation (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit group devoted to competing on implausible basic and true classic together with a variety of recent bikes. With over 3,000 members, AHRMA is the most important classic racing group in North America and one of many largest on the planet. The affiliation has grown steadily over time, reflecting the rising curiosity in basic bikes.
