Barber Vintage Festival

[Mudgrip46]

Have been to Barbers for a couple of years now. Really have enjoyed it. But would really like to see more from the dirt community as far as show bikes. Maybe if these bikes show up and get the attention they deserve more people will want to see more racing and such. I do think they will listen to suggestions because they are motorcycle people at heart. Could be wrong but at present it does seem as if dirt is treated as second class. Maybe if they created more off site parking with security and trams back and forth they could open more space for activities and swap meet. One of the biggest reasons for me to go is the swap meet and right now the space is very limited. Being that it is close to home is nice too. Thanks for listening.

Mudgrip46
77 penton 250

[Paul Danik]

Does anyone know how many folks attend the Vintage Festival ?

Thanks
Paul

[Dwight Rudder]

I just got a call from Brian Slark from Barbers Motorsports, He says that David Lambreth stood up for the AHRMA Racers and now only AHRMA racers will be in pits. They are putting up a fence and gate.  AHRMA people will have armbands and vehicle passes. There have been a record amount of tickets sold this year. They added 70 more vendor spots and there is still 50 people on the waiting list. POG has the offer of a spot on A26 next to the guys from THE KICKSTAND MOTORCYCLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. Paul contact me for phone numbers for the Kickstand and Lee Clark.

 

Dwight Rudder

[brian kirby]

Very good news Dwight!

Brian

[Dwight Rudder]

Paul, They had record numbers almost every year. I believe it is now bigger than Mid Ohio in attendance. They have sold a record amount of tickets already this year. ISDT Rider Brian Slark works at Barbers and was invaluable in helping us get the restricted parking for the offroad racers. He says David Lambreth really stood up to the promoters.

[Paul Danik]

Thanks to the efforts of Dwight Rudder, and the kindness of Lee Clark, the POG will once again have a presence at the Barber Vintage Festival

I spoke with Lee yesterday and he could not have been more gracious in his offer to allow the POG to set up in a portion of his booth area.

POG VP Scott Brogan is already working out the details of having the Al Born commemorative shirts available at the display. More details will follow as the plan takes shape.

On another note, my hat is off to all involved in developing a good working relationship with the folks at Barber on behalf of the off-road racers.

Again, thank you Dwight and Lee.

Paul

[tlanders]

I love going to Barber!!! I love the CC course, which used to be too tight but has improved as of late, and I really like the grass (dirt) track for the MX. I got to start right next to Dave Aldena last year - what a thrill. He did get the hole shot, but I was right behind him. I think he is 65, hard to keep up with those young guys!!! I will go early and save you (AL B./POG) a space at the side of my open trailer behind our motor home in the off-road pit area if nothing else opens up for you. Teddy

[Dwight Rudder]

Lee will be bringing one or two of my Pentons for display at the POG tent. I think my Jackpiner 1973, and maybe a 1970 125 steeltanker.

[seanguthrie]

Nice, I'll be sure to stop by at some time and say hi.

74 250 Hare scramble
73 CMF 6day
68 6day V213

[paul a. busick]

Hi to all,  Chijer and I will be attending the BVF.  We'll both be competing.  So we'll see you in the off road pit area.  Looks like a great weekend-no rain till Mondays.  Amherst Paul  [8D]

[Lew Mayer]

I'm going with a new ride to try out. See y'all there.

Lew Mayer

[scott brogan]

Hello all  The van is loaded and Im heading out in the morning.
Unfortunately Paul John and jack will not be able to come down this year.  A very big thank you to Dwight for arranging our spot and to Lee Clark for sharing his spot.  Dwight thanks for the use of your bikes for the display. See you all there!

[Gordon Brennan]

If anyone has some spare time, could you do me a favor and check out the Observed Trials competition and let me know what you thought of it?
It starts on Saturday at 9:00 A.M.
Thanks, Gordon

[seanguthrie]

Hitting the road at 5am tomorrow morning.  My bike still needs to be tore down and cleaned from cahokia creek so I have this evening to get it back together, pack and get a good nights sleep.  See you all down south tomorrow!

Lew what is this new machine you will be unveiling?

74 250 Hare scramble
73 CMF 6day
68 6day V213

[chicagojerry]

leaving this afternoon. driving down with paul busick. any of you faithful that want to stop by to say hi, i should b camped up near the "down ramp" to the mx track. (if i can get set up there in time.) chi jer