PMC's Past Champions

Peoria Motorcycle Club is home to the longest running event in the AMA Flat Track series. The championship event dates back to 1947, and many famous racers have graced the podium since then. Taking the top step is a real honor, since it is not easily earned.

Racers, who have multiple wins at PMC, have done so by developing a "relationship" with the track. They have a feel for Illinois clay and how it develops a blue groove. They understand the unique differences between corners 1-2 and 3-4. They know where to launch from the jump, and where to land as they set up for the dog leg. They also know what fans want to see and how to deliver that level of performance.

Here's a list of the legendary greats, who have taken the checkered flag at PMC Race Park.

Name                      Year                             Name                     Year                    
Lowell Rettinger1947Eddie Mulder1965-66
Herman Dahlke1947Jim Rice1970
Bill Miller1948-49, 1952Mert Lawwill1973
Bill Douglas1948Kenny Roberts1974
Roger Soderstrom1949-50, 1952-53Sonny Burres1975
Jim Phillips1951Steve Eklund1976
Joe Leonard1953-56, 1960-61Chuck Joyner1978
Ed Kretz1955Jay Springsteen1979, 83
Brad Andres1956Scott Pearson1980-81
Al Gunter1957Randy Goss1982
George Everett1957-58Ricky Graham1984-85
Dick Dorresteyn1958Bubba Shobert1987
Dick Mann1959, 64, 67, 69, 72Andy Tresser1996
Duane Buchanan1959Joe Kopp1997
Bart Markel1960-63, 65, 68Chris Carr1986, 88-95, 98-01
Dick Hammer1962Nicky Hayden2002
Sid Payne1963J.R. Schnabel2003
Ronnie Rall1964Henry Wiles2004-06, 2008-12