Back in the 1970’s, enterprising motorcycle race promotor Dave Coombs discovered the small West Virginia town of Davis, and whilst looking at the beautiful yet rugged terrain, soon realized that it was an absolutely perfect spot to hold a motorcycle race. Best of all, this area would be the best for a tough race that only the best riders and motorcycles would be able to get through – just the way that Dave liked it. Soon after, he organized the race naming it the Blackwater 100 – ‘Blackwater’ thanks to the nearby Blackwater Falls, and 100 for each mile in the race.



