Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club

Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club in Columbus is one of the first motorcycle racing groups formed in Indiana, operating continuously since the 1940s and now on 300-plus acres west of Columbus on US-46. The 80-plus year operating heritage combined with the destination-scale property footprint together define the property's broader regional identity.

The 1940s founding date places Stoney Lonesome MC among the earliest organized motorcycle racing groups in Indiana history. 80-plus years of unbroken club operation means multi-generational rider relationships are part of the cultural foundation. The club's heritage reflects the broader American motorcycle racing development that took organized shape in the post-war era.

The 300-plus acre property footprint is destination-scale infrastructure that genuinely supports the cross-discipline programming the club hosts. AMA-sanctioned hare scramble racing is the headline operational identity, the club's commitment to cross-country racing programming has positioned the property as a regional destination for hare scramble competition.

The not-for-profit organization structure is the genuine cultural foundation that distinguishes Stoney Lonesome from commercial revenue-extraction facilities. The "promoting off-road motorcycling" mission statement reflects the club's broader commitment to the sport beyond just individual rider access, the kind of operating philosophy that builds long-term community across decades.

The Columbus, Indiana location places the property in south-central Indiana, the geographic position that defines the property's broader Indiana and southern-state regional access. The US-46 corridor provides genuine highway access for regional visitors.

For local riders in Bartholomew County and the broader south-central Indiana region, Stoney Lonesome MC is the heritage hare scramble destination. Riders in Columbus, Seymour, North Vernon, Edinburgh, Franklin, Greensburg, Bloomington, and the broader I-65 / US-50 corridor have everyday geographic access. Indianapolis metro riders make the trip south. Louisville (KY) metro riders run north across the state line for the AMA hare scramble racing programming. Cincinnati area riders make the trip west for the heritage Indiana club racing.

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For the rider chasing serious AMA hare scramble racing in the broader Indiana region, Stoney Lonesome MC delivers the heritage answer.