OTHER EVENTS FOR 2008

Myers Motorcycles Inc. Ducati 696 Unveiling Party

Featuring food, drinks, music, and raffle. Come join us May 16th, 7-10pm. More info on the web at www.myersmotorcycles.com

The Ninth Annual Riding Into History

Riding Into History, one of America's premier motorcycle events, will return to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The event will feature Charity Rides, a Concours d'Elegance, the Biker's Ball and the Historic Ride. All of the proceeds from Riding Into History will benefit the Buddy Check 12 breast cancer charity, a partnership between Baptist Health and First Coast News.

The event is presented by the Riding Into History Committee, which is comprised of volunteer members from organizations including the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Northeast Florida (BMWNEF).

Between 300 and 400 antique, vintage and classic motorcycles from all over the country are expected to enter the Concours, which will feature Racy Competition Motorcycles. Thousands of spectators are once again expected to enjoy the event which also includes, exhibitors, entertainment, clubs and a variety of food. Admission is still only $10 at the gate for the Concours. Various packages are available for the Biker's Ball and the Charity Rides.

The northern ride will originate Saturday morning at 10 AM at Jacksonville PowerSports,and Harley-Davidson of St. Augustine will simultaneously host the southern ride. Both will lead to the Concours, where VIP parking will be provided. On Sunday morning, there will be a vintage brunch ride to St. Augustine for Concours entrants.

The Grand Marshal for this year's event will be Mert Lawwill, former Grand National Champion and star of the movie On Any Sunday. He will be available to meet patrons at the Concours and he will speak at The Biker's Ball which will be held in the Renaissance Resort Hotel Saturday evening.

Craig Vetter, acclaimed designer and Motorcycle Hall of Fame member, will present a seminar at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM on Saturday entitled "The Hurricane Story." Admission will be free to this audio-visual presentation during which Vetter will take the audience through the fascinating process of bringing his legendary Triumph Hurricane to fruition. The seminar will be held at Augustino's, adjacent to the entrance of the Concours.

Internationally known motorcycle artist Don Bradley will once again provide the original artwork for the posters, which have become collectors' items. Posters, t-shirts and other items will be available at RidingIntoHistory.org and at the event.

Sponsorships are available by contacting the RIH Committee. Current sponsors include Harley-Davidson of St. Augustine, as well as Miller BMW Motorcycles of Tallahassee, Sargent Cycle Products, First Coast Honda, Ron Turner Cycles, Jacksonville PowerSports, Vespa of Jacksonville and Mercedes-Benz. The media sponsors are RoadBike and American Iron magazines. Riding Into History is an AMA sanctioned event.

The World Golf Village is located just north of St. Augustine on I-95, exit 323.

See the Riding Into History web site or email info@RidingIntoHistory.org for more information.

"Project Mugello" at Indy MotoG

See the new Indy MotoGP page for all the details and background...

VivaDucati Indy Travel Package Available

Friends and colleagues have consistently offered tremendous encouragement over the years for me to leverage my life-long mastery of velocity sports with design, engineering, and community building. The result is VivaDUCATI.com.

I am pleased to share with you, an exclusive invitation for 3-days VIP Access to an historic road racing historic event. The Red Bull Indianapolis GP in September 2008 is the first motorcycle race at the Brickyard in nearly a century.

Grand Prix Motorcycle racing is the World Cup of the sport held on race courses in Italy, Spain, China, Thailand, and now here in the US at Indianapolis. This marvel of sophisticated design and engineering combines the athletic prowess of the finest athletes in the world who pilot these machines in excess of 210 MPH and demonstrate incredible lean angles of 60 degrees or more.

Should you wish to be part of this VIP Access Experience, your Pre-Sale registration must be made by October 12, 2007 to get on the list for a limited number of ONLY 125 seats being offered and available only through VivaDUCATI.

Click the Red Bull Indianapolis GP link from the front page of www.VivaDUCATI.com for details. Also, PLEASE forward this to your closest enthusiast friends who appreciate the beauty of design, engineering, and athleticism of world class road racing.

Please do not hesitate to contact me any questions so you and your guests can register in time for this inaugural VivaDUCATI event.

Thank you and by very best regards,

John M. Rossi
Northeast Regional Representative and Founder Viva DUCATI.COM
JRossi@VivaDUCATI.com

Carolina Classic Motorcycle Show

Second Annual
Saturday May 17, 2008 (Rain or Shine)
At the North Carolina Museum of Transportation, Spencer, North Carolina
Take 1-85 to exit #79 between Greensboro and Charlotte. Follow Museum Signs. Open to all motorcycles from around the world from 1900 to 1988.
CLASSES
British, American, Japanese, European, Custom, Competition, Retro
Bikes don't have to be perfect. Come show what you've got! People's choice awards. Everyone participates! Gates open at 9:00 AM. Registration until 11:00 AM Entry fee $10 per bike ($20 max per person if you have multiple bikes) Public access to show is free. Donations go to the Museum. Event ends at 5:00 PM Info: 336-924-8728 or e-mail carolinamcshow@aol.com

WEEKLY, MONTHLY AND/OR RECURRING EVENTS

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA EUROPEAN BIKE NIGHT

Ducati Motorcycles of Charlotte is pleased to announce the formation of Charlotte's first formal monthly gathering of motorcycles and scooters of European heritage held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 9:00 at Mac's Speed Shop (this is a casual dining restaurant and bar that specialzes in BBQ) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event is open to all owners of European bikes and scooters and will be a great way to socialize with others as well as have a great meal in a motorcycle themed restaurant. We hope to see you there!

For directions to Mac's Speed Shop (macspeedshop.com) 2511 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information call Larry at BMW-Ducati Motorcycles Charlotte at 704-882-6106 or visit our website at www.bmw-ducati.com

NORTHERN VIRGINIA WEEKLY GET-TOGETHER

Sunday mornings we meet at this little diner out in the Virginia countryside and indulge ourselves in the customary tire-kicking and b.s. ing that usually occurs when you get a bunch of bike nuts together in one spot. The best part of this venue is its location. Not only is it easily accessible within the Northern Virginia region, and away from all the traffic and congestion of the suburbs, but it's at the doorstep of the area's most scenic country roads which radiate out in all directions, winding and rolling to other fantastic routes and interesting places. For more information, there's an article about this meeting spot in the latest (July/August) issue of the Motorcycle Times.

Here are the directions for those who'd like to check it out: When every Sunday morning anywhere from 8am to 10am or so. Where The Fauquier Livestock Exchange Diner is located at the intersection of Route 55 (Marshall Hwy) and Zulla Road, between the towns of The Plains and Marshall, in Fauquier County Virginia. You can pick up Route 55 from either Route 29 or 15 to the east or from Route 17 to the west. And if its ease and expediency you're after, you can get there right off exit 31 or 27 from Interstate 66. Hope to see some of you there.

Gary Meyering eurobritbiker@yahoo.com

WISCONSIN ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE BRUNCH

2nd Saturday of every month, Town Square, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA ART BAR EURO MOTO CLUB

Every Monday night at 8pm. Bench racing and beer at Art Bar, Columbia, South Carolina. More info...

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