AMCA and Mees Promotions Announce the Inaugural Springfield Mile Swap Meet
An Exciting New Chapter in Motorcycle History Begins at the Legendary Springfield Mile
The Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) is thrilled to announce a historic collaboration with 10-time AMA Grand National Champion Jared Mees and Mees Promotions, marking the debut of the Springfield Mile Swap Meet on August 30th & August 31st, 2025, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. This exciting new event will take place inside the famed Springfield Mile, the iconic racetrack that has witnessed over eight decades of motorcycle racing heritage.
Since the early 1970s, the AMCA has brought its national meets to the Midwest, initially in Iowa, and later expanding into Illinois. This year, we’re joining forces with Mees Promotions to enhance the experience for fans and motorcycle enthusiasts at the Springfield Mile. If all goes well, the goal is to grow this event into a full-on AMCA National Meet in 2026.
Jared Mees, who took over as the promoter of the Springfield Mile in 2022, has a personal connection to the track—he has won the legendary race an impressive eight times. His story is also one of romance, as he proposed to fellow racer Nichole Cheza during the 2012 event, and the two were married on the track during an intermission the following year. Together, Jared and Nichole founded Mees Promotions, continuing the legacy of this storied venue.
The Springfield Mile itself has a rich history that dates back to 1937, with the AMA Grand National Championship series points system first introduced in 1954. After a near two-decade hiatus in the 1960s due to safety concerns, the Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association revived the event in 1982, giving rise to a new generation of legendary riders, including Chris Carr, Ricky Graham, Gary Nixon, Scott Parker, Bubba Shobert, and Jay Springsteen.
Now, with the support of the AMCA and the St. Louis Gateway Chapter, Mees Promotions is expanding this historic event with the addition of the AMCA Springfield Mile Swap Meet. Set in the infield of the Springfield Mile, the swap meet will feature an expansive marketplace for antique motorcycle parts, memorabilia, and vintage bikes. The location, within view of the iconic racing action, allows for a truly unique experience for vendors and attendees alike. The swap meet will continue to grow, with plans to eventually accommodate up to 700 vendor spaces.