About Back on Track
Our mission is to provide financial assistance for injured motorcycle racers and their families when a racing injury/accident occurs. As an IRS approved non-profit 501(c)(3), we accept tax-deductible donations from fans, fellow riders and corporate sponsors. This mission is primarily accomplished by donations, sales of charity merchandise and raffles of donated items through our website or auctions. Your support is greatly appreciated.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ronnie Jones
Founding member of Rookies of 79 Charity. Professional Flattrack motorcycle racer from 1977 until 1999 with occasional National participation through 2019.
Tom Duma
Tom’s racing career starting in 1968 finding early success with track championships. Turning professional at the age of 16, Tom was the number one Novice and Junior in Ohio, being inducted into the Ohio Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Jackie Mitchell
I started riding mini-bikes at age 10 and racing at 11 years old. I turned pro in 1975 at age 16 and raced professionally until 1982.
Tim Estenson
I grew up in a small Yamaha Shop in North Dakota and raced flat track through the 70’s.
Brad Baker
I grew up in western Washington, starting flat track racing at age 5 with a dream of becoming a champion.
Tom Seymour
Tom Seymour’s life and career in motorcycling are defined by his unwavering passion for the industry.
THE FOUNDERS
Wayne Rainey
Founder
SCOTT PARKER
Founder
RONNIE JONES
Founder
TOM DUMA
Founder
JACKIE MITCHELL
Founder
CHARLIE ROBERTS
Founder
JOHNNY WINCEWICZ
Founder
TOM SEYMOUR
Founder
Lance Jones
Founder
Cycle News Archive Article
From the Archives of Cycle News, the following article appeared on April 11, 2021, resourced from issue #34, August 29, 2007. The story has a nice history for each of the Rookies of ’79 and Friends founders.
The article was written by the industry icon Larry Lawrence. Click here to read all about these talented men that have given so much of their lives and talents to the sport of flat track.
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