MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_JUNE 21, 2013

It’s Time to Act Last week I mentioned the ‘Original’ Iwo Jima statue which is up for sale and two Sarasota residents who want to purchase and have it installed next to ‘Unconditional Surrender’ at Sarasota’s bay front park. What makes this important to them and me is the fact that Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest battles during the war with Japan. And we are losing our ‘Greatest Generation’ at an alarming rate of 1,000 a day with the last survivor estimated to pass away in 2036. This statue is what was sculptured by Feliz De Weldon in 1945…
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AMA PRO FLAT TRACK RIDERS READY FOR LIMA

  Daytona Beach, FL … After a six week hiatus, AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles competitors are eager to get to Lima, Ohio for Round 4 action scheduled for June 29, 2013 located at the Allen County Fairgrounds. It is sure to be a thrilling summer of racing this year as the Lima Half-Mile marks the first of ten events scheduled over the next two and a half months. Dating back to 1984, Lima has long been a favorite venue for both riders and fans and has seen a number of different competitors claim victory. To date,…
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MOTORCYCLISTS RALLY IN WASHINGTON, D.C., SEEKING INDEPENDENT TESTING OF E15 FUEL BLEND

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Motorcyclists and federal lawmakers spoke out about their concerns over E15 fuel in a rally at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, June 19. The riders gathered to urge their senators and representatives to call for independent testing of the E15 ethanol fuel blend in motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines before it is allowed for sale at retail gas stations. The riders attending the American Motorcyclist Association's "E15: Fuel for Thought" event represented the millions of Americans who are fearful about the high potential for inadvertent misfueling with E15 and the subsequent engine damage that could occur…
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MEMORIAL CELEBRATION FOR YVONNE YERBY

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RICKY CARMICHAEL, MIKE AND DIANNE TRAYNOR, NORM MCDONALD AND 12 OTHERS ARE NOMINEES FOR THE AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2013

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A dominant AMA Supercross and motocross champion nicknamed "The GOAT" (The Greatest Of All Time), a pair of riders who helped raise tens of millions of dollars in search of the cause of and cure for pediatric brain tumors, and a founder of one of the aftermarket's most recognizable brands are among the motorcyclists who are on the 2013 ballot for possible elevation to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Multi-time AMA champion Ricky Carmichael, the Ride for Kids' Mike and Dianne Traynor, and K&N co-founder Norm McDonald are among the nominees on the 2013 AMA Motorcycle…
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CIRCLE BELL MOTORSPORTS JOINS FORCES WITH THE 2013 LAW ENFORCEMENT “FALLEN OFFICER’ MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RUN

Circle Bell Motorsports is happy to announce their sponsorship of the 2013 Law Enforcement “Fallen Officer” Memorial Motorcycle Run, July 27th in Sacramento, Calif. This is the 20th Anniversary of the run organized by the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy-Sacramento (LECS). “Community involvement is very important to our entire team,” says Bob Bellino, president of Circle Bell Motorsports.  The Law Enforcement “Fallen Officer” Memorial Run is an important fund raiser for the Chaplaincy, so to combine the Memorial Run with the Sacramento Mile is a great way to bring attention to the good work of the Chaplaincy and to honor those in…
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AMA BOARD CHAIR, U.S. LAWMAKERS TO SPEAK AT E15 FUEL FOR THOUGHT LOBBY DAY IN WASHINGTON, DC

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association Chair Maggie McNally and several U.S. lawmakers are scheduled to speak at the AMA E15 Fuel for Thought Lobby Day on Wednesday, June 19, at the nation's capital. The AMA is inviting all motorcyclists to take part in the Washington, D.C., event to help educate lawmakers about the need to research the possible harmful effects of E15 fuel on motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines. E15 is a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume. Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved its use in 2001-and-newer light-duty vehicles, which…
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POPE BLESSES BIKERS AND BIKES

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Ride to Work Day and Lunch at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill

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MIC APPLAUDS CONGRESSIONAL MOTORCYCLE CAUCUS FOR URGING RIDERS TO TAKE PART IN RIDE TO WORK DAY

  Washington, D.C., June 14, 2013 – The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus issued a joint press release today urging all motorcyclists to participate in Ride to Work Day. Caucus Co-Chairs, Representatives Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Tim Griffin (R-AR) were joined by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Vice Chairman John Duncan in encouraging motorcyclists to safely and responsibly commute on Ride to Work Day, which is Monday, June 17.   The third Monday in June is annually designated as Ride to Work Day which exists to make the general public aware of the growing number of Americans who use motorcycles and scooters…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_JUNE 14, 2013

  Upcoming Events and Columns   June 17th will be the 22nd Annual ‘Ride to Work Day’. This is a chance for all motorcyclists and scooter riders to ride to and from work. Dust em’ off and hit the road.   For those riders who fly American and other flags on your motorcycles especially Patriot Guard Riders, you realize how much wear and tear they receive during the year.   I fly double sided (double stitched by yours truly) flags on my bike and pull behind trailer. Because of the number of miles I ride a year I am constantly…
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MGS CUSTOM BIKES ANNOUNCES STAGE 1 PERFORMANCE SLIP-ON PACKAGE AT AN INCREDIBLE DEALER PRICE!

MGS Custom Bikes is proud to announce that for a limited time, you can buy their new Stage 1 Performance Slip-on Package at a special dealer intro price for only $549.00! Most exhaust systems cost that much, but at MGS Custom Bikes, you'll get a set of their 4-inch chrome high performance slip-on mufflers as well as a programmable tuner and high velocity air intake.   MGS High Performance mufflers provide proven performance for complete universal fitment of ALL 1995 to 2013 Harley-Davidson FL Touring models (except for 2007).  MGS Customs Slip-Ons come complete with all necessary mounting hardware and…
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ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUMMER ART CAMP

  June 11 - August 9, 2013 (Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM) 8 weekly art camps for ages 6-12   Atlantic Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Camp is held at ACA’s Community Arts Center at Harris House, in our Yurick Studios. Each weekly session  features three classes designed to give participants an opportunity to explore ideas of art and culture through a variety of art forms.  Click here for full session descriptions and to register.   Session 1: June 11 – 14 • France and Impressionism with Cathy Berse - Miss Cathy will take the children…
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HARLEY DAVIDSON ® 110TH ANNIVERSARY ROLLS ON WITH DUNLOP ® TIRES

Dunlop Named as Official Tires of Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary MILWAUKEE (June 10, 2013) – Harley-Davidson ® is celebrating the passion, freedom and independence of its 110th Anniversary by riding around the world and home to Milwaukee with Dunlop ® as the official tire sponsor of the Company’s global anniversary events.   Dunlop will take a prime position at Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary upcoming events in Rome, Sturgis and of course, the Milwaukee events over Labor Day weekend 2013. Harley riders will have the chance to speak with Dunlop staff during these events about tire selection and performance.   Both Harley-Davidson and…
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U.S. SPEEDWAY WORLD CUP TEAM EYES NEXT STAGE IN FIM QUALIFYING

  PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Following a successful showing at the initial qualifying stage, the U.S. Speedway World Cup Team is focused on the next round of FIM Monster Energy Speedway World Cup competition on July 15 in King's Lynn, Great Britain, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. Managed by former FIM World Champion and current U.S. Champion Billy Hamill, the U.S. team of Ryan Fisher, Billy Janniro, Gino Manzares and Ricky Wells advanced at the May 20 round in Miskolc, Hungary. Greg Hancock, 2011 FIM World Champion, is expected to join the team for the next stage at King's Lynn. "We…
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9TH ANNUAL CRUISE FOR KIDS RAISES $65,000

  Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions Holds 9th Annual Cruise for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run Raises $65,000 for Donation to Local Children’s Charities   On Sunday, May 19th, a group of 350 big hearted bikers hit the roads throughout the Tampa Bay area to raise money for local children’s charities. The bikers succeeded in this venture, raising $65,000 as they participated in the 9th Annual Credit Union Cruise for Kids Motorcycle Poker Run, sponsored by the Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions.   The bikers revved up their motorcycles at 9:30am that morning, making three “poker stops” at Brandon, Harley, Tampa…
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