KTMrad 508 Posted July 20, 2009 July 17, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: pterhorst@ama-cycle.org AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to feature classic bikes, new bikes, electric bikes and North America's largest motorcycle swap meet PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the country's biggest celebration of motorcycling's history, will provide one of this summer's best opportunities to get a first-hand look at historically significant motorcycles from the sport's past, present and future. By all accounts, this AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is poised to be one of the best ever, with thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts descending on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, this July 24-26. In addition to activities that will celebrate the people and organizations important to motorcycling's heritage, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days offers a number of activities that celebrate the machinery enthusiasts have come to love. These attractions include new motorcycle test rides, bike shows, the Vendor Midway, the AMA 85th Anniversary parade, the Federal/Allied Used Bike Corral, the AMA TTXGP Introduction and North America's largest motorcycle swap meet. One of the highlights at every AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the swap meet. This year, vendor participation is shaping up to be particularly strong. "We have already filled more swap meet spaces for 2009 than we had at last year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and we expect even more vendors to sign up on location," said AMA Special Events Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. "This will be one of the biggest AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days swap meets in history, and certainly one of the best opportunities to find that elusive part or project that you've been searching for -- maybe even since last year's event." Test rides of new bike models are always popular, and there will be a lot of choices for those who want to take some for test rides at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. The current lineup of manufacturers that will be on hand with their demo fleets is BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, Kawasaki, Triumph, KTM, Kymco and Yamaha. "Classic motorcycles are cool, but we don't want to take anything away from the incredible machines available in dealer showrooms today," Tsujikawa said. "At AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, attendees will have numerous opportunities to sample some of the latest two- and three-wheeled vehicles you can buy." A new attraction this year that is expected to draw a lot of interest is the Federal/Allied AMA Used Bike Corral, which will include primarily individual-owned, for-sale, running motorcycles. "The Federal/Allied AMA Used Bike Corral, which is available at no-charge for attendees to display their machines, is our way to help organize the numerous used bikes that are ridden to -- and often sold -- at this event," Tsujikawa said. "In addition to the motorcycles you'll still find for sale in the swap meet, we hope the Federal/Allied AMA Used Bike Corral will bring more buyers and sellers together. "The rules are simple. All motorcycles parked in the Federal/Allied AMA Used Bike Corral must be running, and contact and pricing information must be visible," she said. With this AMA Vintage Motorcycles Days commemorating the AMA's 85th anniversary, it also provides the perfect opportunity to highlight the massive scope of motorcycling's heritage with the AMA 85th Anniversary Parade. The parade will feature a procession of bikes from the AMA's nine decades, beginning with a 1924 Harley-Davidson JDCA and ending with a modern machine fresh off the assembly line. The motorcycles will navigate the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course before coming to rest along the front straight where they will create a stunning display of motorcycling's historical diversity. "To fully understand where two-wheeled technology is today, you need to understand where it began and how it evolved," Tsujikawa said. "There will be no better place to showcase this evolution than this living, breathing parade through time." The AMA TTXGP Introduction, another unprecedented feature of this year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, will provide a tantalizing look into the future. The AMA TTXGP Introduction will feature new-breed zero-emission racebikes circulating at speed on the sinuous 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio track. The electric bikes will perform spirited exhibition laps during breaks in the vintage road-race program that will run as part of the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships. The Introduction marks the first international gathering of high-tech electric road-race bikes in the U.S. in the 21st century. "As the AMA celebrates its first 85 years, it seemed appropriate to glimpse into what the next 85 years of motorcycling may bring," Tsujikawa said. "The AMA TTXGP Introduction will display the cutting-edge technology that will drive one aspect of motorcycle development for years to come." Other popular attractions include the Vendor Midway, which is located on the Mid-Ohio infield and features new products; bike shows featuring original and pristinely restored classic bikes; and the popular Ride 'Em Don't Hide 'Em guided ride and bike show from the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to J.B.'s Drive-In in Lexington, Ohio, and back. More information can be found at AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com. About AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, all proceeds of which go to support the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, includes national-championship vintage racing, North America's largest motorcycle swap meet, bike shows, demo rides of current production bikes, motorcycling seminars, stunt shows, the new product Manufacturers' Midway and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs, and the Federal/Allied AMA Used Bike Corral. The Marque of the Year for 2009 is BSA, whose bikes became synonymous with racing in the United States when the brand swept the top five positions at the Daytona 200 in 1954. The Classic Clubs this year will be the Sandcast Only Owner's Club (SOOC), and the International CBX Owners Association. About the American Motorcyclist Association Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
