Southern Biker Magazine June 2018

June 2018

• Supercross Crowns Champions • Travis Pastrana to Make Historic Three Evel Knievel Jumps • 20th Thunder Beach Re-cap • 2018 Leesburg Bikefest • Knoxville Harley-Davidson Turns 50 • Hundreds of Bike Events & more!

Riding With People You Don’t Know* Can Be Awesome

* Even If They’re From New York

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On the Cover: Photo taken by Randy Gracy with the Ruggerio group from New York at Deals Gap, NC; Riding the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway

JUNE 2018 Words From the Publisher................................................... 6 Knoxville Harley-Davidson Turns 50.................................... 8 2018 Leesburg Bikefest..................................................... 10 20th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Rally.................... 12-13 Travis Pastrana to Make Three Evel Knievel Jumps.......... 16 Black Dragon Breakdown at SMHD.................................. 16 Supercross Champions Crowned..................................... 18 Motorcycle Event Listings............................................ 21-23 Bike Night Photos........................................................ 24-25 OAA Bike Blessing............................................................ 26

BIKE EVENTS: Alabama...........................21

Arkansas.................... 21

Florida........................21

Georgia.............................21

Kentucky.................... 21

Louisiana...................21

N. Carolina........................21

S. Carolina...............N/A

Tenn. - East................22

Tenn. - Mid & West...... 22-23

Viginia........................ 23

Music Events.............23

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WORDS FROM THE PUBLISHER

Hello SBMag Readers, Most everyone has a story of meeting new folks while riding motorcycles. We have encountered so many folks and made so many new friends, that without us riding motorcycles, my friends list would be considerably smaller.

This time of the year, we are very busy with events, publishing magazines, my real estate, taking care of the ranch, taking care of our good friend Angel and trying to spend time with each of our families; it doesn’t leave much time for us to spend time together doing what we want, much less spending time with others. We make time because in the end, your friends are who you can count on.

Just this last month, we met an awesome group of people from New York that came down to visit one of our neighbors, New York John (that’s what we call him). It was his son and 15 others. Well, to make a long story short, they have become some of our best friends in a short

time. We rode the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway ending in Tellico Plains with them. My husband and Angel even prepared a T-bone steak dinner for everyone, Southern hospitality style. We enjoyed their company into the evening but said our goodbyes as they would be leaving soon. They will be returning with more friends in a few weeks… and a couple of them, possibly moving here.

This is what riding is all about in a nut shell. You get to clear your head, clear your thoughts, see beautiful scenic views and every now and then… meet some awesome people who become great life-long friends. As my husband said, “Eh Yo… it’s New York New Yorkers”. Ride those back roads and don’t be afraid to talk to folk.

That’s why you need to…“Keep Your Knees In The Breeze!”©

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Kristin “Ms. Mag Man” Gracy Shout out to our newest Road Crew Newlyweds…

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Knoxville Harley-Davidson

Turns

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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ilestones in life are come and go. But the big milestones are important for many different reasons. Turning 50… well, it’s pretty dang HUGE! Knoxville HarleyDavidson turned 50 years old and had a weekend blowout to strut their stuff.

Back in 1966, Dile Brown purchased a small Harley-Davidson dealership in Chillicothe, Ohio. He operated it on a part-time basis. In 1968 Dile and his wife Connie moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to begin a new life, a new chapter in the families scrap book; they opened Knoxville Harley-Davidson. They moved with their two sons, David & DJ who eventually become a big part of the Brown’s Harley-Davidson portfolio.

After opening in KHD and seeing that Harley-Davidson was taking off across the country, the Browns began a move to West Knoxville and opened their second dealership in 2005, Bootlegger Harley-Davidson. Their dealerships also include Knoxville Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki, Knoxville Indian and the Triumph franchise.

KHD’s 50th Anniversary Party was packed with vendors and the Wall of Death with their death-defying motorcycles defying gravity to entertain the crowd. Letterfly Custom Pinstriping was on hand and doing his magic on just about everything. They had bands every day, a bikini dunk wash (I think I saw Conner McGregor in it at one time) and lots of giveaways including a new motorcycle won by Jennifer Alpers.

“As the dealer here in Knoxville since 1968 my experience with Harley-Davidson® is long and rewarding. I have been a Harley-Davidson® rider and enthusiast since 1952, with my first purchase of a 1942 Harley-Davidson® WLA, and I owned Cushman scooters prior to that. I have owned, ridden and raced most every Harley® they have offered. My wife (Connie) and I ride as often as possible as there is nothing more relaxing, to us, as a motorcycle ride”, states Dile Brown.

Come check out both Knoxville Harley-Davidson and Bootlegger Harley-Davidson. Oh, and don’t forget a t-shirt!

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2018 Leesburg Bikefest

One for the Books

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy Photos by Bryan Lambert

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he 22nd Annual Leesburg Bikefest arrived into central Florida with a HUGE ROAR! This one would be for the books as riders from around the nation and many from outside the USA came to enjoy what is touted as being the largest 3-Day Motorcycle Rally on the planet.

Over 50+ concerts brought in some of the best entertainment thus far with the likes of Scott Stapp of Creed, Tom Keifer of Cinderella, Colt Ford, Jasmine Cain and a host of many others. The stage areas were packed with folks enjoying the live music and everything that the Leesburg Bikefest had to offer. Many other types of entertainment were also on hand for the rally goers to watch; The Wall of Death motorcycle stunt show, Ride Like a Pro motorcycle training group, the Inked Magazine girls were on hand for some tattooed eye-candy, Team Extreme and the biker games were fun to watch for spectators and some could be a part of the action.

The bike shows are a big point of recruiting some of the best built and best painted bikes seen anywhere. The Rat’s Hole Bike Show is the big cheese show and it did not disappoint this year. It was an awesome display of machines.

With over 200 vendors, folks had their choice of anything to buy or eat. Their only dilemma was to use cash or credit. Main Street Leesburg was indeed packed beyond recognition. The City of Leesburg, its citizens and the Leesburg Partnership all opened their arms to welcome in riders and others who just want to take part in this event. An estimate of 200,000 folks came to the area for just this event. It is one of the events to put on your schedule if you haven’t already. “…you can drink in the downtown streets and no other community does that during Motorcycle Events. As you can see from all the great photos we captured, everyone it seemed had a blast”, said photographer Bryan Lambert. “(There were) lots of Hot Body and Bikini Contests (Ms. Southern Biker Magazine represented us well) for both the Ladies and a couple for the men all weekend. We look forward to this event all year long. We want to thank Mandy Wettstein, Don Bernard along with The Leesburg Partnership for a job well done and all the hospitality.

Motorcycles weren’t the only thing rolling across the asphalt this year. Some outstanding tricked out Big Rigs convoyed into the event and the crowd went crazy. Some of those trucks had to have over $100,000 of customization in them.

Sunday saw Colt Ford with final concert and it appeared the locals came out in droves. “It looked to me like we had a pretty good turnout throughout the weekend, and the weather was a huge part of that. It was the best weather we’ve ever had,” said Joe Shipes of the Leesburg Partnership which host the event each year. Leesburg Police Lt. Joe Iozzi called it one of the most docile, friendly crowds he’s seen in the past decade. “We’ve always had a philosophy that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” he said.

See you next year at the largest 3-Day Motorcycle Rally. For more information, see www.leesburgbikefest.com.

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he 20th anniversary of the Thunder Beach Spring Rally has never seen a larger turnout than what was there this year. Riders from all over the country and outside, Canada and outside the US came to Panama City Beach, Florida to take in all that the Emerald Coast has to offer. And ol’ Mother Nature gave one for the books with 80* weather and sunshine! Thunder Beach Productions put together great venues, great partners with terrific locations and some of the best entertainment with a $0 price tag. Little Ozzie, Lita Ford and Colt Ford headlined at Frank Brown Park with hundreds of vendors.

Also playing in the area was Mustang Sally, Jasmine Cain, Buck Wild, Geneva, Roadhouse Atlanta, Big Engine, Brujah and a whole lot more. At Frank Brown Park they also had Circus Una and their high flying motorcycle act. TBR also had Harley-

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Davidson and Indian Demo Rides to go on.

The Rally got kicked off at Hammerhead Fred’s with Buck Wild on Wednesday night Along with the first round of the Miss Thunder Beach Pagent. The place was packed and folks were making some noise. Thursday and Friday brought out some great riding in the area and lots of folks hitting the vendors and their favorite watering holes. We also saw a lot of folks on the beach and in the ocean this year. That 80° weather will bring out the sunbathers.

The Southern Biker Road Crew came in full force this year with our Panama City Beach Rep Ms Amber, Mike Hood & Mel, the Sanders, the Hundleys, Smokin’ Joe, Beth, the Shipleys, myself and my wife Kristin and our newest, married Road Crew members…the Pates! We ate everywhere and we ate good! We kicked off a group dinner at Dat Cajun Place with the owner Trudy White and every day we continued to different places like Outlaw BBQ, Chubby’s, Shuckums, Ms Newby’s and more. But we

always can be found at SiK Cycles and Buster’s Beer and Baits with our last stop every evening at Hershey’s Ice Cream!

The best motorcycle shows to attend during the week were the LED Motorcycle Light Show, the Baddest Bagger Contest hosted by American Bagger Magazine and the Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show hosted by Southern Biker Magazine.

Our focus for the end of the week was the Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show we host. Over 50 motorcycles from all over the country came to enter and possibly win the coveted 6-ft custom painted surfboards. We had a guy ride from as far away as Marshal, TX to be in our show.

Motorcycles with two and three wheels entered to win the coveted 14” laser engraved wooden surfboards by Echelot Laser Designs in Madisonville, Tennessee and receive door prizes from Southern Biker Magazine including a $500 Invicta watch. Hundreds of folks joined the SBMag Road Crew and purchased our shirts and swag to tout us loud and proud!

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Hits a Home Run

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

I’m glad I have qualified judges for these events because it’s not easy at all. We always have different judges so none of the same ideas and thoughts on what motorcycles should have or look like are the same each show. With our three judges, the scores averaged up and the results are as follows (and see the chart at right for details). The People’s Choice and the Editor’s Choice received the 6-ft custom painted surfboards. 3-D Head Custom Painting out of Knoxville, TN did some amazing work on these boards and the winners were proud to have them. Jeff Daniels even strapped his on his custom rat rod bike and rode up and down the strip to let everyone know who the Top Prize. Bob McNally from LawBike.com presented the trophies to every winner. After the show, we treated our entire staff to dinner and cold beverages at the Outlaw BBQ and then cold beverages at Buster’s Beer & Baits.

We will again be hosting the Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show in the fall that is scheduled for October 24-28th. So shine up you motorcycle, add some chrome, parts and paint or just make a creation of your

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own and bring it! Thunder Beach Productions has already begun the task of getting top entertainment for you so add the date to your calendar and we’ll see you there.

Always remember when going to Thunder Beach and you buy merchandise, make sure it’s OFFICIAL merchandise. If it doesn’t say Thunder Beach on it, it’s just another bogus t-shirt you’ll end up tossing out or using it to wipe off your greasy hands while fixing stuff.

No one would put a Honda emblem on a Harley, so make sure you buy the real thing and we’ll see you in the fall!

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V-Twin Ronald Foxworth #104 Randy Mora #106 Trike Macy Freeman #202 Ric Mears #204 H-D Touring Tracy Rodriguez #303 Justin Boone #305 H-D Cruiser Shane Elrod #405 Steven Head #406 H-D Softail Steve Rowbathlam #508 DeWayne Felthoff #5011 H-D Sportster Patrick McKenzie #604 Metric Street Ashleigh Geiser #701 Larry Boyd #702 Metric Cruiser/Tour Kyle Beard #803 Christine Pearson #804 Radical Custom Scott Willett #915 Scott Wilson #913

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Lathan Atkinson #911 Antique Justin Bauer #1003 Brian Goguen #1002 Rat Bike Jeff Daniel #1104 Chopper Jojo Taylor #1204 Custom Paint Scott Wilson #913 Max Long #914 Editor’s Choice Jeff Daniel #1104 People’s Choice Scott Willett #915 Traveled furthest distance Tracy & Rick Freeman from Marshall TX, 621 miles

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- WEENIE BITE CONTEST

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- SACK RACE CONTEST

- TIRE TOSS MEN & WOMEN CONTEST

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Travis Pastrana

to Replicate Three Evel Knievel Jumps Using Indian Scout By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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otorcycle enthusiasts and the general public of a certain age may remember one of their first icons; daredevil, motorcycle stuntman, Evel Knievel. In 1967 he attempted to jump his Triumph over the fountain in front of Vegas’ Caesar’s Palace. You’ll also remember his ill-fated jump attempt over the Snake River Canyon in a steampowered rocket. Those are the days of folk lore when it comes to motorcycle daredevils.

premiering Sunday, July 8th at 8PM ET on HISTORY® channel. Travis will attempt three of Knievel’s most famed jumps on an Indian Scout FTR750; jumping the length of 52+ crushed cars, jumping 16 Greyhound busses, and the ill-fated Caesars Palace fountain jump that left Knievel grasping for his life. If successful, Pastrana will be the first individual to complete all three jumps in one three-hour time-span and on a motorcycle similar to those Evel used.

Supercross and motorcycle stunt guru, Travis Pastrana will be paying tribute to Evel Knievel, during “Evel Live”, an unprecedented three-hour live event

The Indian Scout FTR750 is a flat track racing motorcycle but designed similar to those which Evel used in his jumps.

However, none of Evel’s or the Indian

Scout were intended for jumping. “It was extremely important to use a motorcycle similar to the ones Evel jumped. The Indian Scout FTR 750 is just that, a modern-day evolution of the flat track motorcycles of the past,” said Pastrana.

“It has the power I need and handles well, but I’m only going to have a few days to get comfortable on it, not to mention I’ve never jumped a V-twin before. I’ve got my work cut out, but we’re used to going big at Nitro Circus, so we’ll make it happen.”

July 8th is just around the corner, so tune in and watch this unprecedented day of motorcycle stunts.

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moky Mountain Harley-Davidson unleashed the Black Dragon and they had a tremendous Breakdown. The day was packed with great food from the Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint, vendors and lots of entertainment and games.

Live bands played throughout the day along with a few twists. The 100 foot Dragstrip was available for attendees to challenge their buddy or even strangers. They put on a burnout clinic to teach you how to do one right. The vintage bike show and car show was a great

touch to this event. It pulled in all types of vintage bikes and a lot of remanufactured ones. They even had several folks head out on their Ridemore Ride of the week.

This event chronicles the motorcycle builder, young and old; build what you can with what you got and bring it to show everyone. Builders from all walks of life and even high school young builders have come to this event in the past. It’s a great way to get know others that are like minded and see some awesome builds.

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2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross

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he American Motorcyclist Association has announced the 2018 class champions and rookies of the year for Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Husqvarna rider Jason Anderson is the 2018 450SX champion.

Yamaha rider Aaron Plessinger won the West 250SX Class title. And Husqvarna rider Zach Osborne took home the East 250SX Class championship.

“The AMA extends its congratulations to all three Monster Energy AMA Supercross class champions,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman.

“Jason, Aaron and Zach are fast riders and tough competitors. They demonstrated the focus, energy and pace to come out on top at the end of another grueling Monster Energy AMA Supercross season.”

Anderson captured his first top-class championship at the season-ending event in Las Vegas, finishing 9 points ahead of KTM rider Marvin Musquin.

Anderson had four main event wins in 2018. “We’ve put our whole lives into

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this, been riding dirt bikes for so long, to win this championship between me and my team, it’s the most surreal moment of my life,” Anderson said.

“Man, I’m so happy. I was tested this year... I’m just beyond words.”

Both the East and West 250SX titles were decided in Las Vegas, as well. In the West class, Plessinger took home his first career AMA Supercross title by a 2-point margin over the Kawasakimounted Adam Cianciarulo. Osborne successfully defended his 250SX East title by 8 points over KTM rider Jordan Smith.

The Rookie of the Year award is presented to the first-year rider who accumulates the most points in each Monster Energy AMA Supercross class. KTM rider Benny Bloss is the 2018 450SX Class Rookie of the Year.

And Honda rider Chase Sexton is the 2018 250SX Class Rookie of the Year.

Bloss ended the 2018 season 15th in the AMA Supercross championship standings. Sexton finished fifth in the 250SX West championship standings.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, visit www.amasupercross.com Monster Energy Supercross interest hit a crescendo in 2018. Across the board, digital engagement, international attraction and live attendance rose considerably on the season. For television broadcasts, specifically, viewership rose by six percent year-over-year, including an increase of 27 percent among the key 18 to 34 year-old male demographic.

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BIKE EVENTS ALABAMA

1st Thursday Bike Night Ride from Mt. Cheaha H-D, Oxford. Meet at 5:30 pm, KSU 6 pm. Different restaurant each month, raffle prizes.

1st Sunday Thunder Sunday at Mt. Cheaha H-D, Oxford. Worship service on the stage.

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Jun 9: Rally at the River, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital with free music performances by some of Alabama’s best entertainers. McFarland Park, Florence starting at 10 AM. Motorcycle rally, vendors, family friendly and more. www.RallyAtTheRiver.com Jun 30: Miss Bikini Coast International of Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson, 231 Davis Loop, Oxford. 12pm-3pm.

FLORIDA

Oct 18-21: Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach. This annual Daytona Beach motorcycle rally draws more than 100,000 visitors. Bikers, motorcycle enthusiasts and curious travel seekers will enjoy beautiful fall weather; live music and watching the pros compete in Daytona International Speedway’s motorcycle races. Between the thrill of live racing to cruising along the most scenic rides in Central Florida, your official source for information is Biketoberfest.org.

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Oct 24-28: 18th Annual Thunder Beach Autumn Rally, Panama City Beach. FMI www. thunderbeachproductions.com

GEORGIA

May 31-Jun 3: 14th Southeast Victory Rally at Country Inn & Suites, Helen. One of the largest Victory-specific events in the country that allows Victory motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to meet and ride while also providing a substantial donation to a chosen charity. FMI www.victoryrally.com and Facebook.

Jun 22-23: British in the Blue Ridge Rally, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee.

Lots of fun and activities, poker run, mountain rides on the best motorcycle roads in GA, British motorcycle show featuring vintage and new British motorcycles, field events, vendors, camaraderie and camping. www.gabma.us/

KENTUCKY

Jun 14-18: On Display at Wildcat H-D, London: The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.

Jun 16: Wildcat H-D 2018 Bike Raffle for USA Cares. Win a 2018 Softail Low Rider or take home $10,000. Tickets in store or www. wildcatharley.com. $25 each. Only 1,000 printed. Rides, music, food, vendors, flag ceremony and celebration of our veterans & our freedoms.

Jun 23: Shed Ride for Ray Wylie Hubbard.

Stay at Mainstay Suites. All bikes welcome. www.wildcatharley.com

Jul 19-22: Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally, 125 Pryor Blvd, Sturgis. One of the best rallies you will ever attend! Visit www. kentuckybikerally.com to save money and time when you book online. We look forward to seeing YOU! Call 270-333-7244 or www.kentuckybikerally.com Jul 28: Shed Ride for Whiskey Myers.

Stay at Mainstay Suites. All bikes welcome. www.wildcatharley.com

MISSISSIPPI

Jun 2: American Legion Riders D-Day Poker Run, 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier.

Benefits MS Boys and Girls state and ALR. (228) 497-6422

NORTH CAROLINA

Sep 7-9: Cherokee Blue Ridge Run at Cherokee Fairgrounds & Harrahs Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee. Flat track racing, Circus Una, wall of death, Perewitz Paint Show, ride-in Chopper show, custom bike show, live bands, vendors food trucks, demos, stunt shows, craft beer and more. $15/day or $30/3 day pass. Under 16 free with paid adult. www.blueridgerun.com Southern Biker Magazine - 21

TENNESSEE-EAST

Fridays: Pool Tournament, Blistered Chicken Saloon, 433 Shut In Gap Rd, Spring City at 7:30 PM

Saturdays: Karaoke w/Kourtney, Blistered Chicken Saloon, 433 Shut In Gap Rd, Spring City 2nd Sat: Demo Days at Bootlegger H-D, Knoxville. Free food from the grill.

May 19-Jun 3: Tennessee Medieval Faire, 550 Fiske Rd, Harriman. Live the age of Chivalry! Grab a turkey leg and a cold beer and watch live jousting! Cheer on rogues and royals as they sword-fight in combat chess. Dress up in medieval garb and enter the costume contest to win a prize. Got talent? Enter the Gong Show! Get knighted! 8 acres of continuous entertainment. Browse and purchase original crafts, food and beverages. Feel like a king!

Huzzah! $17 FMI: 865-248-8414, TMFaire@ comcast.net, www.TMFAIRE.com May 29-Jun 2: Great Smoky Mountains HOG Rally, Registration $35.

Jun 1-2: Harley Hooligan Races at Smoky Mountain Speedway, Maryville. If you are registered for the 2018 H.O.G. Rally this is a free event. $10 per day to public.

Jun 7: Micro Wrestling Federation at The Garage, Knoxville H-D, Clinton Hwy. Big action, small package. 6-10PM. Jun 8-10: Ride The Ridge with Smoky Mountain H-D Team. Ride to Little Switzerland NC and explore the surrounding area. www.

SMH-D.com

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Jun 16: Indoor Motorcycle Show, 2307 W Beaver Creek Dr, Powell. Show your bike.

Ride to follow. Drawings for prizes during event.

Vendors and Food. Categories include Custom, Stock and Trikes. Benefits High School Senior’s annual trip. $20 registration.

Free admission to the public.

KSU: 4:30, FMI: Janee 865-254-6543

Jul 14: Apple Tyree Poker Chip Memorial Ride, Smith Bros H-D, Johnson City. Pancake breakfast at 9-10/ $5 donation. Ride and events start at 10AM with registration. Hot dogs and chips served at last stop. All proceeds to local Special Olympics $10 donation. KSU: 10:30 FMI: 423-946-5423

TN-MIDDLE & WEST

Jun 16: FLBC Car & Bike Show, Daniel Boone High School, Gray. 10-4, All cars and bikes welcome. Special invite to all low rider car and trucks and chopper bikes. Food vendors, beard and mustache contest, dog contest and much more. Free event. FMI: 423-794-8142

Jun 1: Bad Habit Biker Bash, 1027 Rose Hill Rd, Pulaski. $30 entry, 2 live bands Friday, 3 live bands Saturday, vendors, food concessions, bike show, bike games & more.

6th Annual Bad Habit Biker Bash on Facebook

Jun 30: TN Ridge Runner Benefit Ride at Holiday Inn, Springbrook Dr, Johnson City.

Registration at 8:30, stage at 9:15, KSU 9:45, LBO 10:30. $10/person. Prizes for high and low roll, bike games, food vendors. 276-494-9749

Jun 28-Jul 1: Music City Motorcycle Rally, Fontanel 4125 Whites Creek Pk, Nashville.

2nd annual. Bands, stunts, demos, displays vendors, bike shows, audio sound off and much more.

Jun 23: Veterans Benefit Ride For Homeless Veterans, 806 Forest St, Greeneville. 10-1 PM. KSU 12:00 PM. $10/person. 423-470-3433

Jun 21-24: Junebug Boogie, 115 Waterloo Rd, Cookeville. FMI 931-239-8509 or 931-2609339 or www.junebugboogie.com

Jul 10-12: 32nd International Women On Wheels® Ride-in™ at Holiday Inn Johnson City.

3-day rally focused on women motorcyclists.

Includes motorcycle riding, seminars and entertainment. Additional cost for banquet & t-shirt. Cost: $40 FMI: www.womenonwheels.org

Sep 28-29: Celebration of Speed, Calsonic Arena, 721 Whithorne St, Shelbyville. Indoor motorcycle flat track racing, outdoor motorcycle speedway racing, motorcycle show, vendors, music, race schools, camping. 256-361-7279 or lynchburgtnnews.com

Jul 12-14: Tellico Biker Rally, 801 Steer Creek Rd, Tellico Plains. Advance ticket $30, At the gate $40. Fri 3pm & Sat 4pm Hill Climb Demo

by Bike Bike Champion Hugo Moto. Live music, bike show, fishing tourney, bike games and more. 423-404-4164 or TellicoBikerRallyinfo@ Gmail.com and Facebook.

Oct 4-7: Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival, Loretta Lynn Ranch, Hurricane Mills. BC Moto Invitational, hillbilly flat track racing, rodeos, games, Wall of Death, stunt

June 2018

TN-MIDDLE & WEST — CONT’D

riders, vendors and exhibitors, demo truck from Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, hot air balloon rides, Royal Range shooting range, Loretta’s Ride for USO, nightly bonfire, full liquor bars, Nashville specialty food trucks. www.MotorcyclesAndMusic.com

JOIN US FOR FATHER’S DAY

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MUSIC Jun 1: Jun 2: Jun 7: Jun 9:

Green River: CCR/John Fogerty Tribute at The Shed, Maryville TN The Wildflowers: Tom Petty Tribute at The Shed, Maryville TN Micro Wrestling Fed & PCB and Bike Night at The Garage, Clinton Hwy, Knoxville TN Sister Hazel w/Georgia Flood at The Shed, Maryville TN

OPEN TILL 3PM

Buffet upstairs and downstairs Chocolate fountains with desserts and fruit Reservations for families of 7+ upstairs to guarantee seating 100 College St. South • Madisonville, TN (423) 442-3304 www.oldtownecafe.com

Jun 14: Matthew Hickey Band & bike night at The Still, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville TN Jun 14: Karaoke Night at The Shed, Maryville TN

Jun 16: Unknown Hinson w/Bark at The Shed, Maryville TN

Jun 21: N2O and Bike Night at The Garage, Clinton Hwy, Knoxville TN Jun 21: The Young Fables at The Shed, Maryville TN Jun 21: Harley Luau at The Shed, Maryville TN

Jun 23: Ray Wylie Hubbard w/Jeff Plankenhorn at The Shed, Maryville TN

Jun 28: Will Shepard Band & bike night at The Still, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville TN

Jun 29-30: Jamey Johnson w/Chris Hennessee and Kendell Marvel at The Shed, Maryville TN

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8 Annual OAA Bike Blessing th

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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tand for the Flag… Kneel for the Cross… that was the theme for this year’s 8th Annual OAA Bike Blessing. What a great day it was to meet new folks and renew friendships with coming of the riding season. The ride benefitted the homeless and recovering drug addicts in the area.

Preacher Morgan Clough and his staff at the OAA Outreach Center in Madisonville, Tennessee host this event each year and it seems to be trending. Many RC and MC clubs attended this event as well as a huge

attendance by local riders. I was honored to give the blessing over the ride and got my bike blessed for the year by the Preach himself.

A huge BBQ was set for all riders and afterwards, they went on a beautiful ride around Monroe County… police escorted. Ending at the old-fashioned A&W DriveIn Restaurant in Madisonville TN was a great end to a great ride.

What day we had with friends and riders we hadn’t met before.

Preacher Morgan added, “Thank you to each company who helped us this year. We raised over $2,300 for those in need in our area.”

** Rain Date Saturday August 11, 2018 **

* Includes Patch and/or 2018 Annual Bottom Rocker

PRIZES INCLUDE: Pair Nashville Predators Tickets, 6-mo. Unlimited Gun Range Fees Family Pass to the Gun Room in Lebanon, Tennessee.

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TICKETS AVAILABLE

WIN A 2018 SOFTAIL LOW RIDER IN-STORE OR ONLINE OR TAKE HOME $10,000! WILDCATHARLEY.COM

PER TICKET $25 *ONLY 1,000 PRINTED

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY A TICKET? BECAUSE 83¢ OF EVERY DOLLAR RAISED BY USA CARES GOES DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILIES IN NEED. BECAUSE YOU HAVE 1-IN-1000 ODDS ON A NEW MOTORCYCLE FOR $25.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ON JUNE 16? BECAUSE IT’S A DAY FULL OF RIDES, MUSIC, FOOD, VENDORS, A FLAG CEREMONY & MORE, FOR A CELEBRATION OF OUR VETERANS & OUR FREEDOMS.

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