VMD 2009 dates set

[Paul Danik]

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that the 2009 edition of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will take place July 24-26, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
 
Swapmeet vendor applications will be mailed by the first week of January, 2009. Additionally,beginning January 4, 2009, vendor applications will be online at //www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com and will be accepted by the AMA Member Services Department at(800) AMA-JOIN.
 
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has grown to become America's grandest celebration of motorcycling heritage, and features numerous activities inspired by all eras. The weekend is loaded with highlights, including the world's largest motorcycle swap meet, where collectors from throughout North America spread out over 35 acres to sell everything from fork boots to books to complete bikes. Also on tap are demo rides of current production bikes, motorcycling seminars, bike shows, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame auction, stunt shows, the new product Manufacturers' Midway, club corrals that feature both marque and regional clubs, and guided rides through the rolling Ohio countryside.
 
In addition, the weekend is scheduled to feature a full slate of American Historic Motorcycle Racing Association competition, including road racing, motocross, observed trials, cross country and dirt track for both vintage and post-vintage motorcycles.
 
All proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in nearby Pickerington, Ohio.
 
2009 marks the 18th year of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and the event's 15th year at the world-class complex of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In 2008, nearly 70,000 attendees converged on Mid-Ohio for the mid-summer extravaganza, which featured Triumph as the Marque of the Year, and AMA racing legends Bill Baird and Gene Romero as co-Grand Marshals.
 
Tickets for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 will become available from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course beginning on Nov. 30, 2008, at //www.midohio.com or by phone at (800) MID-OHIO.
 
More announcements regarding the details of 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be made soon, including the Marque of the Year, the Grand Marshal honoree and additional activities and exhibitions.
 

 
Will Stoner
Director of Special Events
American Motorcyclist Association

[Kip Kern]

Thanks for the info Paul, already working on bikes for next year!;)

[Rain Man]

Hey Paul, can we nominate anybody for grand marshal or the marque for next year ??  After all, I think quite a few of us are AMA members...Probably lifetime members at that.
  Just a thought...

Raymond
 Down East Pentons

[Paul Danik]

Raymond,

   There is quite a process involved anymore with that whole deal, but that doesn't mean that you can't give your suggestions.  
 Just contact
Will Stoner
Director of Special Events
American Motorcyclist Association

 

 I think we went pretty close to your place the end of August when we left Boothbay and run across Maine towards Laconia,NH. I think we were on route 25.  I mentioned to the better half how I was amazed at how many homes had quads in their driveways, later I did some checking and I think we were pretty close to your area. It looked to me like you ought to have some tough, tight trails in your area.

Paul