Helping injured riders and their families since 2009

Rookies of '79 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps injured riders and their families.

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Make a donation to the general fund or a special racer fund and be entered to win an LS2 helmet of your choice - up to a $300 value

Matt Beland, Ex AFT Singles Racer, Gives Back to his Sport

Become a sponsor of Matt's remarkable journey to help raise funds for his fellow injured racers.

Jim Ottele, Vintage Motorcycle Racer, Needs our Help!

Jim Ottele was badly injured at Stockton Kansas Half Mile on August 11th and he desperately needs our help!
Let's join forces and show Jim the power of our racing community.

Win a Yamaha TTR - 125 LE!

Congratulations Sam Drane! Winner of the TTR-125 LE. Winner was drawn on September 3rd @ The Springfield Mile

LS2 Helmet Giveaway!

Make a donation to our general fund or to the special rider fund in any dollar amount to be entered to win a LS2 Helmet of your choice, up to a $300 value!
See winners**

Win a 2023 Yamaha YZ450F!

Congratulations to Erik Brow! The Winner of the YZ450F.
Live drawing on June 24th! Here's your chance to win!

Dennis Aguirre, the winning ticket holder of the Bryan Smith XR750

News: 2023 - Back on Track Announces NEW Schedule of Benefits for Injured Racers

News: 2023 - Back on Track Announces Advisory Board of Racing and Industry Legends

News: 2023 - MotoAmerica Names Back On Track As A Preferred Charity

News: 2023 - Rookies of ‘79 Becomes Back on Track to Better Relate to its Mission of Assisting Injured Riders.

News: 2022 - Springfield Mile

This year the Rookies of '79 is pitching in more than ever and for every beer bought part of the proceeds will go to helping injured riders! 🍻🏁

News: 2022 - Members of Rookies of '79 Mourn the Passing of Ryan Varnes

Charlie Roberts, Executive Director of the Rookies of '79 Charity, attends the Celebration of Life with the Varnes family

News: 2022 Rookies of '79 Designated Official Charity Partner of AFT

Rookies of '79 Designated Official Charity Partner of AFT for 2022

News: 2022 - Members of Rookies of '79 Mourn the Passing of Jennifer Schopieray

News: 2022 - Members of Rookies of '79 Mourn the Passing of Jennifer Schopieray

News: 2022 - Wayne Rainey Featured In Auto Week

Rookies of '79 founding member Wayne Rainey is featured in a recent article in Auto Week

News: 2022 Rookies of '79 Welcomes Partner Sea Foam

Sea Foam Products joins the corporate support team for Rookies of '79 in 2022

News: 2021 Season Winning Raffle Tickets

Indian and Sunday Motors Bike Raffles Awarded at the 2021 AFT Awards Banquet

News: 2022 Support From Dunlop for Rookies of '79

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Renews Its Support For Rookies of '79 for 2022

News: 2022 Partnership with Northern Trust Bank

Northern Trust Bank has agreed to provide funding for another year for the Rookies of '79 charity

News: Mission Foods Partners with Rookies of '79 for 2022 & 2023

Mission Signs Two Year Agreement To Fund Rookies of '79 Charity 2022 - 2023

Join Dave Despain, iconic motor racing broadcaster, and Tom Seymour, founder of Saddlemen, in our efforts to help support injured racers and their families.

Back on Track

WE HELP INJURED MOTORCYCLE RACERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

We can't thank you enough for helping us fulfill our mission to help our injured racers in their time of need. Please explore your options here: donate to our general fund, donate to a special fundraiser, purchase items, view our current auction items, or sign up for one of our special events!! 

We are an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so donations are generally tax deductible*! Every dollar helps goes to fulfilling our mission of positively impacting flat track riders and their families that are struck by racing injuries.

Donate now  ⟩

*Individual tax situations vary. Please consult with your tax professional.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to positively impact injured motorcycle racers and their families as quickly as possible when a racing accident occurs by providing financial assistance.