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Guys, I haven't heard from anyone about getting a complimentary space at the February 22nd Lowbrow Customs' Winter Midwest Moto Swap. I'm holding one for you. Please let me know either way.

Will

Jerry, there's MUCH more parts at the Lowbrow Customs' Midwest Moto Swap events in Medina than at any of Buzz's shows. His events are predominately leather and jewelry. Generally, we don't allow jewelry and leather vendors. I've made a couple exceptions based on individual cases. We had a guy from Chicago selling serious riding leather apparel and this February, we'll have one jewelry lady who makes her own stuff with bike logos like Triumph and BSA.

Will

More likely due to AMA Superbike conflict with WSBK at Laguna Seca...

Don't forget POG members get a $1.00 discount on admission. Just tell the ticket taker you're a POGGER.

Will

Paul, you forgot to remind everyone that POG members receive a $1.00 discount on admission simply by mentioning that they belong to the Penton Owners Group. We extend this courtesy to members of any legitimate motorcycling organization including, but not limited to: POG, AMA, AHRMA, OVBSAOC, PVR, ABATE, TIOC, AMCA, VJMC, VBMWMOC, BMWMOA, BMWRA, BritBike.com, VOC, SMOG, etc. Also, please remember that we want to nurture the next generation of motorcycle enthusiasts, vintage and modern. To that end, all motorcycle enthusaists age eighteen and under will be admitted free when accompanied by an an adult to any Classic Events show, except the Road America Vintage Motorcycle Classic in Elkhart lake, Wisconsin June 10-12, 2011 (kids under 12 admitted free at Road America).

Hope to see y'all in York.,

Will

Just a quick reminder that the first two events of the 2010-2011 season are Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the Medina County Fairgrounds in Tropical Medina, Ohio and Sunday, November 14, 2010 in Old Main Buiding at the York Expo Center in exotic York, PA.

Show Hours
Hours for all our winter shows will be as follows:
•   Vendor setup: 6:00 AM-9:00 AM
•   Gates open to public at 9:00 AM
•   Show Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Admission Costs
•   Adults: $6.00
•   Early bird admission (before 9:00 AM): $12
•   Enthusiasts under 16: FREE

Vendor Space
10' X 10' Indoor: $50 includes two admissions
20' X 20' Outdoor: $50 includes two admissions
Bike Corral
1 Bike: $20 includes one admission
2 Bikes: $30 includes one admission

Get $1.00 off spectator admission price when you mention that you are a POG member.

For more information, call Will Stoner at (440) 591-5099, [email protected], or //www.classicswapmeets.com


Thanks,

Will

Thanks for the kind words Paul. POG is always welcome to a complimentary vendor space at any of our indoor meets. Additionally, POG is entitled to a Club Corral spot at the Road America Vintage Motorcycle Classic, June 10-12, 2011 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Finally, if any Poggers want swap vendor info, or would like to be on our electronic mailing list, shoot me an e-mail at [email protected].

Thanks,

Will

Paul, you are referring to "Heritage Homecoming" that was held in Athens, Ohio in 1990 and 1991. Both years, the activities ended up at AMA HQ in Westerville. 1990 was the opening of the American motorcycle Heritage Foundation Mueum at the AMA offices. Malcolm Forbes was supposed to be the Master of Ceremonies, but he died shortly before the event. Jay Leno stepped up at the last minute.

There was an auction held at least one year, but I don't remember which year. It was run by Mid America Auctions.

Heritage Homecoming had trail and street rides and other activities at the Athens County Fairgrounds.

The Heritage Homecoming event was discontinued after 1991 and the innaugural Vintage Motorcycle Days replaced it at AMA HQ in 1992.

The AMA planned for about one thousand spectators for thefirst VMD and we got about five thousand! The weather was horrible with deluges both Saturday and Sunday. Most of the 106 swap meet vendors got stuck and Yamaha's big display eighteen wheeler (no demo rides until 1993 at Powell) cost several thousand dollars to be extracted from the mire.

Will

Ron, I have another idea. Why don't you drive up to Ohio for the May 22-23 AHRMA Cross Country/Trials? I haven't seen you in three years! Southington is less than five miles from Windham. You could stay at my place. It's only 20 miles from Windham or Southington.

I'm only half-serious, but I'd sure like to see you again sometime soon.

Will

I hope all POG members can join us in York! POG can have a complimentary space to promote the group. Let me know, Paul.

 Additionally, mention that you are a POG member at the door and get $1.00 off the admission price.
Note: The swap meet will be in Memorial Hall East, not Old Main Building.

Will

Here's the AHRMA press release:


http://www.ahrma.org/News/2009/09_news_VMD_off_road_replacements.htm

Will

I thought I'd give you a heads up on the two facilities:

Smith Road Raceway is one of the longest continuously-running MX tracks in North America, holding motocross races since 1971. The track also ran TT scrambles events for several years prior to 1971. The natural terrain course is virtually the same as in the seventies, with the exception of a state-of the art irrigation system and track maintenance system. The park-like pit area features several pressure washers and a fishing pond.

Jeep Skool, the brain-child of Kelly Haylet is a 1500 acre former Pittsburgh Plate Glass sand quarry, specializes in off-road training schools 4WD vehicles, ATVs, motorcycles and law enforcement officials. Terrain varies from deep sand to single track woods trails to sandstone rock faces. Facilities include a camping area with electric hook ups, picnic pavilion and a soon-to be-completed bath house. http://www.jeepskool.com/

I am a long time AHRMA and this will be the first time I will be able to volunteer at an AHRMA event.

Will

quote:Originally posted by chicagojerry

good news for once from ahrma. george singler will be hosting an ahrma nat'l at smith road raceway in medina oh the weekend before vmd. also, in windham ohio there will be a replacement CC race and trials the friday july 17th. i will be doing the course layout with my partner in crime from last year, jim kuhns. also, we are leaving tomorrow morning to go layout the course for broome tioga which is in three weeks. make plans to race. the ohio events will have better courses than have been offered in years past at mid-ohio. thats a guarantee!  get your entries in early.    chi jer

Folks, we have another event February 22, 2014 at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Please let me know ASAP if POG wants a complimentary club space.

Will

Building on the success of the first two events, Lowbrow Customs Winter Midwest Moto Swap will return Saturday, February 22, 2014 to the Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd. (U.S. 42) in Medina, Ohio.
 The majority of the event will follow the format of our first two shows, with a few exciting changes: Show hours will be 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, February, 22nd, 2014. We will have all three rooms of the Community Center Building. Indoor vendor spots will be $20.00 for a 10' X 10' spot and $30.00 for a 10' X 20' space. For you hard-core manly-men (and women), a limited number of 20' X 20' outdoor spots will be available for $30.00. All vendor spaces include two adult admissions. The sell-your-bike corral is still free with paid admission. We'll have special goodies for all vendors and complimentary coffee during set up. Additionally, Indoor vendors will be able to set up FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM. Swap vendor set up will continue from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM Saturday morning.  
Experts from around the country will judge the twelve Bike Show classes plus award the Best in Show trophy.  The trophies are all custom made and will be instant collector's items. Check out the classes here: http://www.midwestmotoswap.com/ . On top of that, bike show entry is free with paid admission. Bike Show registration is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Bike Show awards will be presented at 2:00 PM.
 In addition to the swap meet and bike show, we'll have live music, good food, how-to demonstrations and TONS of door prizes!
 It still costs only $5 to get into the event, enthusiasts 16 and under are free when accompanied by an adult, as well as active members of the military.

If you are coming from out of town the Super 8 Medina will again offer a discount rate of $49.29 plus tax for vendors and spectators. Mention "Midwest Moto Swap" and get a discount on your room. Call 330-723-8118.

For the latest information, go to //www.midwestmotoswap.com , the Lowbrow Customs page on Facebook, //www.lowbrowcustoms.com or contact [email protected], 440-591-5099

Folks,

Following on the success of the Lowbrow Customs Midwest Moto Swap June 15th, the Fall Midwest Motoswap/Will Stoner Swap Meet will return October 19, 2013 to the Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd. (U.S. 42) in Medina, Ohio.

The majority of the event will follow the format of our inaugural show, with a few exciting changes: Show hours will be 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, October 19th. We will have the entire Community Center Building. Indoor vendor spots will increase in size to 10' X 20' and only a limited number of 20' X 20' outdoor spots will be available. All vendor spaces will cost $30 and include two adult admissions. The sell-your-bike corral is still free with paid admission. We'll have special goodies for all vendors and complimentary coffee during set up. Additionally Indoor vendors will be able to set up FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 FROM 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM. Swap vendor set up will continue from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM Saturday morning.

Experts from around the country will judge the twelve Bike Show classes plus award the Best in Show trophy.  The trophies are all custom made and will be instant collector's items. Check out the classes here: http://www.midwestmotoswap.com/ . On top of that, bike show entry is free with paid admission. Bike Show registration is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Bike Show awards will be presented at 2:00 PM.

In addition to the swap meet and bike show, we'll have live music, good food, how-to demonstrations and TONS of door prizes!

It still costs only $5 to get into the event, enthusiasts 16 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Reserve your swap meet space now!

For the latest information, go to //www.midwestmotoswap.com , the Lowbrow Customs page on Facebook, //www.lowbrowcustoms.com or contact [email protected], 440-591-5099

Will Stoner
P.S. Let me know if the club wants a complimentary space. Also, we need more competition bikes in the show. Bike Show registration is FREE!