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O’Hara Wins AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Race at Mid-Ohio

Top 10 Runners Set for XR Showdown Chase   Lexington, OH (July 15, 2012) –Bartels’ Harley-Davidson/Scrubblade rider Tyler O’Hara topped a three-way battle between Michael Barnes (M.O.B. Racing) and KLR Group/Spyke’s Harley-Davidson’s Kyle Wyman to win his third AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race of the season Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Wyman jumped out to the early lead in the first turn on the first of the race’s 11 laps ahead of polesitter Barnes, who slipped to third behind O’Hara later in the lap, and led the field for the first three trips around the 2.4-mile…
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Military & Motorcycles July 14, 2012

Happy Birthday America Palmetto Style After the threat from what appeared to be a strong storm approaching the Cities of Palmetto and Bradenton on the 4th of July the Concert in Sutton Park and the fireworks display we were spared. All I can say is, ‘People--prayers do work!’ After receiving a substantial amount of rain at the house earlier in the afternoon my wife decided she wasn’t going to participate in the celebration in Palmetto. Maybe the real reason was because I was going to ride my motorcycle downtown and not take the truck. Once I was at Sutton Park…
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Win a Collector’s Edition Epiphone Coronet Guitar

Win a Collector’s Edition Sturgis Buffalo Chip®-themed Epiphone Coronet Guitar Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Sturgis South Dakota (June 11, 2012) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is proud to announce they have expanded their partnership with Epiphone Guitars for the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Epiphone will giveaway a collectors edition Buffalo Chip-themed Coronet guitar every night between August 5 to 10 live on the on the main stage of the Buffalo Chip at the end of each night’s headlining concert. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is known as the home to The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ and boasts a growing list of…
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AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference

Carson City Harley-Davidson Will Host Demo Rides at the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Carson City Harley-Davidson will be offering demo rides on 2012 model Harley-Davidsons during the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, July 26-29, in Carson City, Nev. "We are very excited to be a part of the riding experience at the AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference," said Richard Tapia, the owner of Carson City Harley-Davidson. "It's a great opportunity for riders to try one or more of our many different models and make…
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Born To Ride Reviews Larry Bishop’s Hell Ride

This month’s Movie Review:  Hell Ride   Confusion and chaos pretty much sums up this movie. It is the modern day version of all the biker exploitation “B” movies ever made. Curiously, Larry Bishop (as Pistolero) appeared in a variety of films including The Savage Seven, Mad Dog Time and Kill Bill to name a few. His collaboration with Quentin Tarantino in this most recent effort, would lead one to believe that “Hell Ride” is a major cinematic production destined for the A list. Sadly, it falls short of that mark.   The story revolves around Pistolero and his gang…
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Harley-Davidson and Hines Take Another Win at Norwalk

Third Win for Hines; Sixth for Undefeated Screamin’ Eagle® Team in 2012   NORWALK, Ohio (July 8, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines scored his third Pro Stock Motorcycle win of the season at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals to keep the Harley team perfect after six events on the 2012 schedule. Riding a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Hines defeated Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. in the final at Summit Motorsports Park.   “This team is fielding two fast V-Rods right now,” said Hines, who with previous wins in 2007 and 2009 became the…
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Military & Motorcycles July 6, 2012

David and Goliath For the last year and a half, Congress had prodded, asked for and threatened DOJ Attorney General Holder for certain paperwork regarding the ‘Fast and Furious’ gun program. In the process there has been delay upon delay, along with the typical stall tactics utilized by lawyers. Simple things like, ‘Oh thought you meant this or that.’ The problem with this face to face engagement between the House Oversight Committee and the respondent (Holder) is the fact that there is no one higher up the chain to complain too. The next logical step would have been the Whitehouse…
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Aaron Lewis of Staind Makes Solo Debut at The Buffalo Chip®

Academy of Country Music Nominated Aaron Lewis of Staind Makes Solo Debut at The Buffalo Chip® During The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota (July 5, 2012) The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes breakout country artist Aaron Lewis to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Wednesday Aug 8, 2012. The Academy of Country Music nominated Aaron Lewis pulls double duty as the voice of the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Staind. Now with a successful solo career, the singer, songwriter and guitarist makes his solo debut at the Buffalo Chip as part of their annual Sturgis Concert Series. Aaron Lewis…
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2012 AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships

Spectro Performance Oils is Presenting Sponsor of AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles Grand Championships PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA is pleased to welcome Spectro Performance Oils as the presenting sponsor of the 2012 AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships, taking place at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 20-22 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. "The AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships, presented by Spectro Performance Oils, brings classic off-road racing to the coolest vintage motorcycling destination on the planet: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days," said AMA Director of Operations Jack Penton. "We're excited that Spectro Performance Oils, a leading motorsports…
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Coolbeth Injured in AMA Grand National At Lima

Sammy Halbert Wins Close Race After Second Re-start LIMA, Ohio (June 30, 2012) – South East Harley-Davidson rider Sammy Halbert survived a late-race re-start and a last-lap challenge to win the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship flat track event at the Allen County Fairgrounds after Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team rider Kenny Coolbeth was injured on the first lap of the main. According to Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Kris Schoonover, Coolbeth was struck on the lower leg by a flexible marker placed on the inside of the track to keep riders away from a wet area of the racing…
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Recreational Trails Program Funding Saved

Recreational Trails Program Funding  Saved in Congressionally Approved Transportation Bill PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- In great news for motorcyclists, the embattled federal Recreational Trails Program that faced possible extinction exists in a massive transportation bill approved by Congress on June 29, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The spending authorization bill, "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century," known as Map-21, includes $85 million a year through fiscal 2014 for the trails program, which provides funds to the states to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized recreational trail uses. The measure now goes to…
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Hines Victory at Route 66 Keeps Harley Win Streak Alive

Second Win for Hines is Fifth in a Row for Screamin’ Eagle® Team in 2012  JOLIET, Ill. (July 1, 2012) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team remains undefeated in 2012 as rider Andrew Hines rode his Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® to the Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. The win is the second for Hines in 2012 and the fifth in a row for the team in five events this season. Hines defeated GT Racing Suzuki rider LE Tonglet in the final. “I was really feeling the pressure when…
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Harley-Davidson Extends NHRA Official Status

Naming Rights of Sportsman Motorcycle Series Through 2016 MILWAUKEE (June 28, 2012) – With the Harley-Davidson Museum® in downtown Milwaukee as a backdrop, hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts in the audience, and the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team in attendance, Harley-Davidson and NHRA officials announced today that the Harley-Davidson Motor Company has extended both its official program with NHRA and its title sponsorship of the NHRA Harley-Davidson Sportsman Motorcycle Series through the 2016 season. “This relationship began in 2006 and this extension represents the strength of the partnership between two iconic American brands: NHRA and Harley-Davidson,” said…
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Military & Motorcyles June 29, 2012

Food for Thought  Last Saturday three of us were sitting and talking about world affairs and the situation we currently find ourselves in militarily around the world. And before I actually thought about it I blurted “I for one am sorry the country did away with the draft!” After I said it I waited for what I thought would be condemnation from my colleagues, which never came. As it were the other two were in agreement with my statement. Those present represented two Vietnam Veterans and the wife of a career Army Colonel. What actually brought my statement out into…
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ATV Safety Institute Urges Enthusiasts to Enjoy the Freedom of Riding Safely and Responsibly

IRVINE, Calif., June 28, 2012 – The ATV Safety Institute and the major manufacturers and distributors of all-terrain vehicles encourage all ATV enthusiasts to practice safe riding habits over the Fourth of July holiday, as well as any time they ride an ATV. Because this year’s Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, extended weekends will be an option for the approximately 35 million riders operating nearly 11 million ATVs in this country. All of these enthusiasts can learn to ride safely while increasing their enjoyment by taking the ASI’s half-day, hands-on ATV RiderCourseSM and interactive E-Course to better understand how…
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WanaRyd Motorcycle Introduces the Rollin Starkline Wheel

Charleston, SC- WanaRyd Motorcycle is pleased to announce the introduction of The Rollin, a unique 5-spoke directional 3D wheel that’s part of their Stark-Line Series…a new premium line of 3D forged one-piece billet wheels. The Stark-Line Series features a revolutionary new finish that is totally unique and proprietary to WanaRyd Motorcycle. The Stark-Line Series Rollin wheel is a sensational 3D cut 5-spoke wheel…Designed for those that want a simple yet exciting look. This wheel is such a hit that WanaRyd has had several companies in the industry attempt to copy it…but no one can beat the original. This is WanaRyd’s…
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