1954 – A Motorcycle Club was formed by a group of guys that loved to ride. Those founding members were; Albert Bartell, Bob Hughes, Jack Wolfe, Jerry Dye, Sam Sadler and of course their Wives. The club’s original name was the Knights of the Golden Circle.
1956 – The club joined the American Motorcyclist Association and changed their name to Pioneer Motorcycle Club representing the “Pioneer City” of Marietta, Ohio. In 1959 the club was incorporated and became a “Not for Profit” Corporation. During the early years meetings were held at the various members homes at multiple locations through the Mid Ohio Valley.
1957 – Saw the Club’s 1st Hillclimb and over the next several years, hosted other types of events; Rocket Runs, Lime Runs and Poker Runs for the road, Hillclimbs, Scrambles, Enduros, Harescrambles for the offroad, and Motorcycle Rodeos for both road and offroad.
1974 – Pioneer Motorcycle Club, Inc. made their final move to the current location in Waterford, Ohio purchasing 30 acres, clearing land, building a hill and laying out trails soon became priority. The surrounding neighbors have worked alongside the club, allowing them to use the land for various events.
1984 – Hosted our 1st AMA Amateur National Championship Hillclimb in Jenny Wiley State Park in Kentucky
1988, 89, 90, 91, 92 – Hosted “The Buckeye GNCC ” Part of the “Grand National Cross Country” Race Series
1996, 2003 & 2008 – Hosted the AMA Amateur National Championship Hillclimb
1957 – Present – The Club has held numerous local events, including the Marietta, Barlow and Waterford Fair Motorcycle Rodeos, the Wolf Creek and Monkey Butt Enduros, Harescrambles, Grand Prix and of Course Hillclimbs – 2 hills that can be run day or night to make the “climb” a Challenge to all riders.
Currently the Club has approximately 20 active members, which take care of all the up-keep, maintenance, improvements and event duties by donating their time, equipment and energy for the Love of the sport!
Pioneer Motorcycle Club was formed because the founding members enjoyed Motorcycling! So we promote every event on that simple principle – Promote a fun, safe, family atmosphere and the event will be a competitive, fair and an enjoyable experience for All Riders! Please join our Racing Family and experience the “Pioneer Way” of Motorcycling!!
