North Alabama Vintage Riders Digest for July 27-Aug 3, 2019

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 Hi, Everyone!

Here's the Riders Digest for both this week and last.

July was British Bike Month, in conjunction with Tri-Fest.  I didn't get any stories, but thanks to each of you who submitted photos that Sammy could post to our banner on Facebook.

August is American Bike Month, in conjunction with Sturgis!  Please don't leave it to me to bore all of you with a multi-chapter saga about my Shovelhead!  Send in those photos and stories about your American motorcycle experience!

Just to set the mood, here's a retro pic from years past:

https://twitter.com/Outlawman60/status/1152311233040793601?s=01

In current news:

Please note the request Mike Long sent out, asking what each of us can do to help out with NAVMC's annual Friday night social and BBQ at the Vintage Fest.  Let him know what you can assist with as soon as possible.

One thing he asked about is movies to play during the fest.  Do you have any of these movies on DVD?

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/advice/best/motorbikes-in-films/

During the summer, it's easy to succumb to temptation and strip off some of our protective layers.  This video clip shows how even the best rider can fall victim to a spill, even while doing everything right!

https://twitter.com/Russell15637633/status/1152419829829140480?s=01

Speaking of riding, here's a new blog to follow, as Simon Weir conducts an epic ride that has begun with a ride across the U.S.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/travel-blog-simon-weir-kawasaki-z100sx/


On the racing scene, here's a flashback to 1972:

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/don-emde-daytona-zmgz19jazhur
   
The Long and Winding Road to Victory | Motorcycle Classics
It took Don Emde more than 200 miles of racing on a Yamaha TR3 to win Daytona in 1972 against steep odds.
www.motorcycleclassics.com

In current racing news, Marco Melandri has decided to retire at the end of this season...

https://www.cycleworld.com/marco-melandri-will-miss-racing-but-is-at-peace-with-retiring/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5d32139ceb25fa0001be7221&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
   
Now, getting down to business: here's my current list of ongoing events nationwide (and internationally):

August 2-3:  AMCA Yankee Chapter Antique Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet, Terryville, CT   http://www.yankeechapter.org

August 2-4:  AHRMA National Historic Road Racing, Gingerman Raceway, South Haven, MI  https://www.ahrma.org/event/gingerman-raceway-2/

August 2-4:  Ohio Valley BSA Owners Club 38th Annual Rally, Toronto, OH

August 16-17:  AMCA Evergreen Chapter's 39th Annual Tenino Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show, Tenino, WA   http://www.evergreenamca.org

August 16-18:  AHRMA National Historic Road Racing, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA  https://www.ahrma.org/event/buttonwillow-raceway-park-2/

August 16-18, Shovelfest 10 Shovelhead rally, Shawneetown, IL https://f88773fdccdd-004278.vbulletin.net/forum/shovefest-10/shovelfest-10-general-info

August 17, AHRMA National Vintage Motocross Racing Series, Mill Creek Motocross Park, Pell City, AL  https://www.ahrma.org/event/mx-mill-creek-mx-pell-city/

August 17-18:  Truett and Osborn 48th Annual Drag Races, Maize, KS

August 17-18:  WERA Sportsman Vintage Series Racing, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL  http://wera.com/schedule/thisseason.asp?%3C%=linkvars%%3E#se

August 18:  AHRMA National Post-Vintage Motocross Racing Series, Mill Creek Motocross Park, Pell City, AL  https://www.ahrma.org

August 18:  34th Annual Brit Jam, East Hampton, CT  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/50103

August 23-25:  Sand Mountain Chopperfest, Boaz, AL  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/53744

August 23-25:  3rd Annual Ohio Vintage Nationals and Drew's Vintage Cycle Swap Meet, Salem, OH  https://www.cyclefish.com/motorcycle_event/50964

August 24-25:  Bulli Antique Motorcycle Weekend, Bulli Showgrounds, Bulli, New South Wales, Australia

August 30 - Sep 1:  AHRMA National Historic Road Racing, Utah Motorsports Campus, Tooele, UT  https://www.ahrma.org/event/utah-motorsports-campus-2/

September 4-6:  AMCA Music City Road Run, Wilson County Exposition Center, Lebanon, TN  http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/index.php?page=nat-l-meets-road-runs-old

September 6-8:  AHRMA National Historic Road Racing, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL  https://www.ahrma.org/event/talladega-gran-prix/

September 14:  Redstone Harley-Davidson/NAVMC Jointly-sponsored Cruise-In, Redstone H-D campus and Roadhouse.  Start and end times, sponsor list, beneficiary list to be announced.

September 23-25:  AMCA Yerba Buena Chapter's National Road Run, Monterrey, CA  http://www.yerbabuenaamca.org

September 27-28:  AMCA Chesapeake Chapter National Meet, Jefferson, PA  http://www.ccamca.org

September 29:  Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.  To participate, simply sign up for the Huntsville Ride (or one near you) at https://www.gentlemansride.com/

October 3-6:  Vintagefest at Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham

October 3-6:  AHRMA National Historic Road Racing, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL  https://www.ahrma.org/event/barber-vintage-festival/

October 5-6:  AHRMA National Cross Country Racing Series, and National Vintage Trials Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

Nov 10:  Mobile Bay Vintage Motorcycle Club's 5th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show at the Ohr-O'Keefe Art Museum in Biloxi, MS  http://mbvmc.org/shows.htm

It's summertime...LET'S RIDE!   ;D ;D