2022 Handstands at 100mph Recap
Jean Turner | September 27, 2022
Scot Harden and Johnny Campbell once again teamed up to host the second-annual Handstands at 100mph event, a reunion and celebration of motorcycle desert racing.
Number-one plate holders from ages nine to 92 gathered for a group photo at the second-annual Handstands at 100mph event at Blackmore Ranch.
Story and Photos by Jean Turner
Not limited to any one organization, or even country, the clubs and promoters at the event spanned from Southern California to Nevada and Baja California. AMA District 37 and its youth organization, Best In The Desert and SCORE International were joined by more than a dozen clubs that came out to display their bikes, championship plates and memorabilia while spending the day at the famous Blackmore Ranch in Murrieta, California, September 24-25.
“This year we really wanted to target the clubs and associations that are the backbone of the sport,” said Johnny Campbell. “We were so happy to see so many clubs and promoters come out. Our mission is to honor the heritage and legacy of those that have contributed so much to the sport, while at the same time inspiring future generations to take on the challenge.”
This year’s event honored five riders as “certified legends.” Jack Johnson, Dick Vick, Jimmy Lewis, Chuck Miller and Lori Conway were the first to receive the honor from Handstands at 100mph.
Seventeen different clubs and organizations came out to share their memorabilia including bikes, trophies, finisher pins, photos, race flyers and of course, plenty of bench racing from five decades of desert racing.
The September 24 gathering was only the first half of the 2022 Handstands at 100mph celebration. Still on the way is the Handstands at 100mph Baja Borrego Dual Sport Ride, slated to take place December 9-10 in Ocotillo, California. “The Handstands at 100 MPH Baja Borrego Dual Sport ride will be 130+ miles long and a true off-road/desert experience,” Harden continued. “In addition to the actual ride, Johnny and I will be doing a riding seminar the night before for everyone who attends. The ride will be an epic one that will challenge every rider.”
For more information on the upcoming Handstands at 100 MPH Baja Borrego Dual Sport ride, visit Harden-offroad.com or contact Scot Harden at scot.harden@harden-offroad.com.
