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

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 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

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

Tim Estenson

I grew up in a small Yamaha Shop in North Dakota and raced flat track through the 70’s.

Brad Baker

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

Tom Seymour’s life and career in motorcycling are defined by his unwavering passion for the industry.

Chris Carter

Chris Carter

A gold medal winner in the prestigious ISDT 6-days, Chris Carter is also a lifelong dirt track fanatic with more than 50 years of experience in the motorcycle industry and sport.

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. 

Financials

Our mission is to positively impact injured flat track motorcycle riders and their families as soon as possible after a racing accident occurs by providing financial assistance.

*Financials available upon request

Contact: Tommy Duma
115 West Market St. Warren, OH
(330) 647-1854 

EIN #46-5204949

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