OK, just received my vendor info for Mid Ohio, who all is coming this year? Roll Call, what are you bringing?:D Don't forget it is a Husqvarna featured marque and Malcom Smith is the Grand Marshall. Bring that "On Any Sunday" video for autographs!
I ran this by Paul, in the AMA of '05 video, which helped celebrate John's 80th birthday, the members gathered 80 bikes together. This year is John's 85th birthday, do you think we can gather 85 bikes at Mid Ohio?? I know it's a tall order, but given the time till M/O, you've got time to make plans. Sound good??
Who knows, maybe Malcolm will stop by for cake...
Do Husky's count? Since Mr Penton campaigned on them as well as Pentons![:p]
John Penton told stories about his 1964 Husky which was at the AMA Museum in Ohio. It is always fun listening to the stories John Penton tells. Sometimes, it sounds like the story happened yesterday. Those memories must be really vivid in his mind!
count me in for 3 bikes and if my 2 78 ktms count make it 5 for mid ohio later dave when doubt gas it
The McCullough clan is planning to be well represented at VMD again this year. Not sure what bikes we will be bringing this time but you can bet a few Pentons will make it there in our trailers. Looking forward to it already so see you there !!
Dave McCullough
I hope to have my trick hybrid ready for Mid-Ohio. It is a 1977 (I believe) KTM CC chassis with a Sachs engine. Ooops, I may have spoiled the surprise! Anyway, it's the chassis with 200 mm Cerianni forks and the multi-position FMS and layed down position rear shocks. Joe
oh heck seeing you asked, I'll go. Not sure what bike to wear though? I hate to wash the mud off of any of them. Thats it, a muddy blue one with a shiny head light. It does have chrome rims and buddy pegs too...
Raymond
Down East Pentons
Count me in! Bringing one 74 Penton HS 250 and a couple of "other" brand bikes :)
1974 Penton 250 Hare Scrambler
1973 Honda CL 100
1978 Suzuki RM 125
1983 Honda XL 185
1993 Yamaha RT 180
I'll be there, God willing and the creek don't rise. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
If all goes right I'm making the trek, haven't turned a wheel or been to an event since last year.
Quote: Thomas Jefferson, We are all born ignorant, some work to remain that way.
Quote:Peter Villacaro, "it is impossible to teach those that wish not to be taught".
Here's a couple of videos from the 2009 event to get you in the mood. First one is primarily of the swap meet. The POG group featured at 2 min, 50 secs in. The second features some great footage of Cory and his champoinship form.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKM4lhMEzqI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igLNB4Xp4sM
Thanks Dale, I enjoyed watching the videos.
Victor
Hopefully I'll be bringing my, what I like to call, 74 Jackscrambler. (If I ever get off my butt and finish it.)
Hey Gary, will Cory be defending his title this year?
Mick
Hi Mick,
Yes, Cory will be there. He was supposed to fly to California to test the new 2011 350 KTM that week, but the KTM Team Manager resceduled the test date so that he could ride Vintage Days. Cory felt that he was lacking in his trials riding skills last year, so he been riding his modern trials bike quite a bit lately.
Kevin Brown, Adam and James Giddings, Toni, and myself are all riding in the Cross Country. I'm not sure who's riding in the Motocross yet.
Gary
P.S.
Cory got 2nd Overall today in the Nat'l Enduro.
count me in for a Penton GS6 400
Larry
Hey Gary, I saw Cory's 2nd place finish, and 4th overall in the series. Will he have enough time to finish both the GNCC and the Enduro series, or will he focus on one over the other? Either way, it's really cool! [8D]
Mick
The GNCC and Enduro dates do not conflict, so Cory will be able to ride both series.
Gary
Count me in.
Last year was fun.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/AJ67SS/Mid-Ohio%2009/MidOhioJuly2009023.jpg)
Will race a Hodaka Super Rat Saturday:
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/AJ67SS/Bikes/DCP_1256.jpg)
And unless they sell before Mid O, should have these two with me as well. (one sold, so I will only have this one)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/AJ67SS/100_9388.jpg)
Andy #14u
MOVMX & AHRMA
Here is the latest. They say they have some spaces left.
June 18, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: James Holter
Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1280
E-mail:
[email protected]AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will include North America's largest motorcycle swap meet
Reminder: Swap meet vendor pre-registration closes today, June 18
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A featured attraction at the annual American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Vintage Motorcycle Days is the sprawling swap meet that perennially attracts more vintage motorcycle parts vendors than any other in the country. And with three weeks to go until the country's biggest celebration of motorcycling's history at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, on July 9-11, this year's swap meet is coming together as one of the best ever.
"The swap meet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days covers 20 acres of the Mid-Ohio landscape, and as of mid-June 90 percent of the spaces were sold -- with more selling every day," said AMA Special Events Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. "There is no question that this will be one of the biggest AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days swap meets in history, and it will be 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."
Tsujikawa added that while the size of the swap meet is important, it's only one way the popular attraction has been enhanced for 2010.
"Using lessons learned from 18 previous successful swap meets, we expect No. 19 to be the best yet," Tsujikawa said. "We've listened to both our vendors and attendees and improved the flow and space for foot traffic through the swap meet by re-arranging existing spaces and adding new spaces around the area. For the vendors, we're providing two entrances for a much quicker load-in and setup period on Thursday, July 8."
Vendors can pre-register for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and still receive two free passes to the event through Friday, June 18. Vendors who miss the preregistration deadline can purchase space at the event, but they will first have to buy a weekend pass from the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for entry to the grounds. Vendors registering on-site will receive parking passes but not event entry. For registration information, see the "Vendors & Swap Meet" page at AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com.
Those in the market for non-current, gently used motorcycles will also be happy to hear the Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral is returning for 2010. The corral, which will be located under an open-air tent in the infield, will include primarily individual-owned, for-sale, running motorcycles.
"The Federal Companies/Allied 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 find for sale in the swap meet, we expect the Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral will bring more buyers and sellers together.
"We welcome anyone with a running motorcycle to place it in the Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral," she continued. "The rules are simple. All motorcycles parked in the Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral must be running, and contact and pricing information must be visible. We'll help out by providing an info tag that you can hang on your handlebars. And, again, this is a free service to both buyers and sellers, thanks to the support of Federal Companies/Allied."
For those who are in the market for a new bike, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will include demo rides of new bike models. There will be a lot of choices from a wide range of manufacturers. The current lineup of companies that will be on hand with their demo fleets includes KTM, Can-Am, Triumph, KTM, Kymco and Yamaha.
Held at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features vintage and post-vintage competition in motocross, trials, hare scrambles, roadracing and dirt track. In addition to demo rides of current production bikes, the event includes North America's largest motorcycle swap meet, educational seminars, bike shows, the Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral, motorcycling seminars, the new product Manufacturers' Midway, and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs. For 2010, Husqvarna is the event's Marque of the Year, while off-road racing legend Malcolm Smith is serving as grand marshal.
Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame, located on the campus of the AMA in Pickerington, Ohio, is to honor the distinguished men and women whose competitive spirit, passion, vision and entrepreneurship have played a vital role in shaping the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame's website at MotorcycleMuseum.org.
For tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, see MidOhio.com. For more information about the event, visit AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com.
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 rights 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 the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Ron Carbaugh
Yes-siree indeedy.
And just for the occasion, should probably get a new starter in my truck - I've been push starting it for two weeks now.
Looking forward to see ya'all.
Bawb
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g8/BobWardlow/RG2589-1990.jpg)
Bob,
You can park near my spaces, they are on the top of a hill...Doh!...Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
hey mike would you be up to sub leasing some space as i have some bikes i want to sell dave when in doubt gas it
I have 2 spaces and 2 tents like last year, so I should be able to fit you in the area hopefully. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
In the event that I go, I will be camping instead of hoteling it. (economy and all) I don't feel comfortable leaving my Wassell/Mudlark at my tent site all day and night. Would it be possible to leave it somewhere safe? Penton Village or a POG members booth? I will be there Thurs. - Sun.
Thanks, Gordon
Gary Ellis and I will be there either Wed or Thurs. Planning on riding a Husky ihe CC. Should have a bunch of stuff for sale/trade so if you're looking for anything specific email me at
[email protected] and I'll see if I can help you out. We should have everything from wheels to rollers to complete racers. See you there.
Big Dave
thanks mike i will be bringing probably the nicest un restored 70 steel tanker you have ever seen also a 1980 can am 175 with only 570 orig miles, a 1977 penton 175 nice orig bike with a gary ellis eng in it a 1971 at-1 yamaha as nice as the day is long, a 1978 rm 250 nice bike if any wants anything let me know have other bikes also thanks dave 734 461 9908 when in doubt gas it
Gordon, when you're not riding your bike, Pentonville is a good place to keep it.It'll make a nice addition to the display.