Southern Biker Magazine July 2018

July 2018

• The Kentucky Kid Memoralized with a Bronze Statue • The Great Smoky Mountain HOG Rally • Xtreme Couture GI Foundation Ride • Honda Importing the Retro Monkey to USA • The Redneck Rumble Recap • Events & much more!

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On the Cover: Fallen Soldiers March’s 7th Annual Poker & Bug Run

JULY 2018 Words From the Publisher................................................... 6 The Great Smoky Mountain HOG.................................. 8,10 Honda Brings Back the Past with the Monkey................. 12 Xtreme Couture GI Foundation Ride................................. 14 Kentucky Unveils Nicky Hayden Statue............................ 16 Redneck Rumble 2018 in the Mirror................................. 18 Motorcycle Event Listings............................................ 21-23 Bike Night Photos........................................................ 24-25

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

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

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

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

Kentucky.................... 22

Louisiana...................22

N. Carolina........................22

S. Carolina................. 22

Tenn. - East.......... 22-23

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

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

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

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Hello SBMag Readers,

It's the month of our Nation's birthday and the patriotic riding public are out wearing red, white & blue and flying the American Flag on their motorcycles. We are no different here, my husband just put up a new American Flag and dropped off our old flag to the local Boy Scouts who retire flags as they are suppose to be done.

The weather is hot and getting hotter so make sure to hydrate (with water or Gatorade) and keep yourself in cool spirits. We use a Cool-vest on extremely hot days and it works great; dip them in cold water and it keeps you cool up to 4-hours of riding. I also use a cool-wrap neck wear to keep my temps down.

At rest stops, just pour some cold water on it and it is refreshed and ready to go.

Don't forget we have many rides coming up in July. We will be attending and are sponsoring the Fallen Soldier's March, Poker & Bug Run at Bumpus Harley-Davidson in Murfreesboro TN. It's their 7th Annual ride and it looks to be one of the go-to rides of the season. These folks are dedicated to helping veterans with 100% of every dollar donated going toward the charity. They provide service dogs for veterans in need. We hope to see you there.

We have very hectic schedules as most of you do too and we find it difficult sometimes to find time to ride because we have so much work to do. It seems like our lives get more and more hectic and not much gets accomplished. We are trying to get focused on the important things in life and spend time with loved ones when we can. Our families are spread out across the southeastern states and it makes it difficult to see all them, but it sound like a road trip is in our future. Hope to see you on the road soon!

“Keep Your Knees In The Breeze!”© Kristin “Ms. Mag Man” Gracy

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The Great Smoky Mountains

HOG RALLY

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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OG Rallies have changed even from a year ago. They are developing into larger more personable HOG Rallies. Gone are the State HOG Rallies. Now there will be multi-State Regional HOG Rallies. The first one on the East Coast was set for May 29 – June 2, 2018 and was to be called, The Great Smoky Mountains HOG Rally. Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson and the town of Maryville, Tennessee played host to the largest HOG crowd in years and the largest Tennessee has ever seen. Over 3,000 riders attended the rally and the tourism for the area skyrocketed.

From registration to the opening ceremonies to the closing of gates on the final day, folks enjoyed southern hospitality and the best riding this country has to offer. Centered in the middle of arguably the most famous ride on the planet, the Dragon, this rally had more than one road and 111 curves planned for everyone. Different rides were theme named and planned daily like the Manhattan Project to the American Museum of Science and Energy. The Black Bear Poker run was enjoyed by hundreds but especially those who won a couple hundred dollars for the best hand. Other rides explored local scenery and places that are a must see; Wheels Through Time Ride, Bald River Falls, the Cherohala Skyway and many more. Lots of attendees rode their own ride and explored the surrounding areas with great enthusiasm.

The GSMHR’s Flat Track Harley Hooligan Races was nice get away for some as hundreds watched races vying for trophies. This type of racing brings out the best in old school racing. Boswell HD’s Hooligan Racing represented well as Bubba Boswell won the Amateur Class, and Chris Boone won the Singles and the Hooligan Open. Jay Hooper said, “This is an over the top display of thrills and skills on Tennessee red clay dirt!”

Blocked off for motorcycles only, the city of Maryville rolled out the red carpet for a day and attendees enjoyed music, fun and games in Maryville’s historic downtown. The slow races on Broadway were a big hit as well. Nightly entertainment was also happening at the Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint on the grounds of SMHD hosted a ton of entertainment nightly; Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show, Green River: The Ultimate CCR Tribute Band, The Wildflowers: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and many more entertained masses under the Shed.

The annual HOGs vs PIGs Competition was extremely competitive, but the winds of change blew in again as the Police Motor Officers took home the trophy for the PIGs Team. > continued on page 10

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There was so much to do; you couldn’t get to it all with the exception of one… Mother Nature. She visited nearly every location, event and ride every day. But that never deterred those HarleyDavidson riders to attend the rides and events scheduled for the week. Freddie Thompson said, “Fabulous HOG Rally” while Debra Herman said, “A huge Thank you to Tennessee State Troopers during the Great Smoky Mountain HOG Rally. (Very dedicated Officers.)” Steve Dascall stated, “…awesome mountain rides, sweeping vistas and beautiful views with great friends. Life is good.”

Scott Maddux and his staff of volunteers really outdid themselves and put on one outstanding rally. It was definitely one for the books.

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70's Honda 50

Honda Brings Back the Past

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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.remember my very first motorcycle like it was yesterday. I received a Honda 50 for Christmas after turning 5 years old. It was some of the best days of my life; racing my cousin Alan Gracy on his up and down North Hills drive in Crossville, Tennessee, riding with family and friends in the neighborhood. I was on Cloud Nine! Ahhhhhh, those were the days… or were they?

Honda unveiled their concept of the Monkey (looks very similar to their old Honda 50) at the Tokyo Motor Show last year and made it available to the European markets, but not the US market. Well, the wait is over. It was unveiled for the American market in Tennessee at the Smoky Mountain Crawl centered in the small town of Townsend for small bore motorcycles. American Honda Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications Lee Edmunds recalled the iconic “You meet the nicest people” ad campaign of the 1960s as he introduced the Monkey (and the new retro-inspired Super Cub C125). He was quoted as saying, “We’re continuing the tradition of offering American customers machines that are simultaneously nostalgic and up-to-date, and that beg to be ridden and personalized.”

The new Monkey (will be imported from Japan) has familiar styling cues like a big cushy minibanana seat, fat tires, upside-down forks and an old-school exhaust pipe. It also comes with some really nice upgrades, too; all-LED lighting, an LCD digital gauge and front-wheel ABS (optional). This Monkey isn’t coming with that old original 49cc engine, it upgraded to Honda’s horizontal single 125 cc. It also no longer has the knobby dirt tires and instead Honda opted for fat street tires. The gas tank holds 1.5 gallons of gas, but this fuel injected machine will get you an astounding 157mpg!

Weighing in at The Mag Man’s weight of just 234 pounds, this newest version has a 125cc air-cooled SOHC power-plant with two valves and EFI. It comes with electric start, a standard clutch with 4-speed transmission and disc brakes. The single round digital gives you a “welcome message” when you turn it on and then it houses all you need: a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, two trip meters, and a fuel gauge. The two retro paint schemes will bring back memories as well; Pearl Nebula Red and Banana Yellow.

This Honda beauty will be available in October and first come first served. Make your deposit and get in line for this one as the MSRP will be $3999 for the standard version and add $200 for ABS (in Red version only).

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5th Annual Xtreme Couture

RIDE FOR THE TROOPS

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

Photos by Sherry Hubbard

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ormer 6-Time UFC Champion and MMA legend Randy “The Natural” Couture held his 5th Annual Xtreme Couture Ride honoring our troops and benefiting the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation. Randy Couture is an Army Veteran and supporting our military is close to his heart. It is also close most everyone that rides and this ride continues to grow each and every year. Close to a hundred riders participated this year and everyone enjoyed meeting with Champ.

This year Xtreme Rider Leather & Accessories and Momma’s Pub hosted the riders in Warm Springs, Georgia located on Main Street (Lil Sturgis St). It was gathering of friends and strangers coming together for a common cause… our Soldiers.

Couture began his charity nine years ago to help the wounded troops returning from overseas deployment. There is no paid staff for the foundation, its all volunteers and thus 100% of everything donated and raised goes directly to the soldiers. Couture stated, “The purpose of the event is to raise awareness and funds for our vets. Our vets that are making the transition from active duty to being a civilian again and many of those guys, especially the ones that are wounded, deal with some financial stress so we try to take some of that financial stress off. Every penny we raise goes into the hands of a soldier and his family. There’s no one that gets paid out of my foundation but soldiers.”

Next year will be the 6th annual ride so make plans to attend a great ride for an outstanding charity.

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The Kentucky Kid Nicky Hayden Statue Unveiled

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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n July of 2006, Nicky Hayden won a huge victory at Luguna Seca Raceway. An iconic photo was taken of Nicky as he began his victory lap with the American Flag hoisted above his head. That image will forever be remembered in his hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky a life-size bronze sculpture celebrating his life and his international motorcycle racing successes was unveiled. Last year while overseas preparing for a race, Nicky was riding his bicycle as he’s done a million times. But fate stepped in and he was struck by an automobile. He died after a brief fight for his life.

Nicky’s family joined hundreds of friends and fans on the front lawn of the Owensboro Convention Center, where the sculpture is permanently installed on a granite base inscribed with The Kentucky Kid’s many accomplishments. Bringing the statue from Colorado where it was made was an adventure as well. The statue’s artist George Lundeen, said, “As we were driving … we had him wrapped up pretty well, but we didn’t have the number on the motorcycle wrapped up. About every 10 minutes, somebody would come up beside us, honk the horn, and give us a big thumbs-up. ‘That’s Nicky Hayden!’ ” Tommy Hayden spoke of the last time he remembers his brother: “We were in Imola, Italy… His bike had broken (during first race)… He had crashed three times over the course of the weekend… Race 2 result was much worse than he expected… He was angry, frustrated, disappointed, and clearly down. It was time for his post-race media debrief…There was a huge crowd of people waiting for him to come out (his trailer), hoping to get a photo or maybe an autograph. He (went through the crowd and almost to the cart)… He noticed a young boy in a wheelchair, who was both mentally and physically challenged, and very happy to see him. (Nicky) turned around, back through the crowd, into the race transporter, and grab a pair of his used knee sliders. For those of you who don’t know what those are, they are very prized souvenirs for a fan. He returned to the kid in the wheelchair, said a few words, signed the knee sliders, and gave them to the kid. What Nicky didn’t see as he rode off was both parents of the handicapped kid break into tears and start hugging each other.

This was classic Nicky: no high too high, no low too low for him to change who he was, what he believed in, or how he lived his life.”

After the statue was unveiled, Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson proclaimed June 9 (6/9) “Nicky Hayden Day,” the date referencing Hayden’s racing number, 69. Cooper Hayden, representing the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame, announced that Nicky Hayden would be inducted later this year as part of the class of 2018.

Nicky Hayden’s top racing accomplishments: ‘97 AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award winner, ‘99 AMA Ricky Graham Rookie of the Year, ‘99 AMA Pro Athlete of the Year, ‘99 AMA 600cc Supersport Champion, ‘02 Daytona 200 winner, ‘02 AMA Superbike Champion, ‘03 MotoGP Rookie of the Year, ‘06 MotoGP World Champion, ‘15 MotoGP Legend.

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4TH ANNUAL SPRING

Redneck Rumble

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy Contributing Photos by Candy Hurst

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hen it rains it pours and this year Mother Nature again tried to put a damper on all the redneck fun at the James Ward AG Center in Lebanon, Tennessee for the 4th Annual Spring Redneck Rumble.

It’s as if someone said, “Can it get any better than this” and Mother Nature said, “Here, hold my beer.” Folks and rednecks alike that attend these types of event, if it rains, well, they don’t let a little water spoil the fun, they just bring out the slip-n-slide.

Rat rods-rusted magnificent running machines, cars that were slammed and some with hydraulics that could be slammed with push of button…they were all here. Trucks, cars, vans, motorcycles and a combination of some were on display for the attendees or even ready to win trophies in the show. Trophies were awarded in every division and many walked away with some pretty unique custom metal trophies.

Vendors of every kind were set up if you needed to buy parts, memorabilia, household items and collectables. Shoot, they even had some of these rat rods for sale. I like the old metal signs from gas stations, oil companies, beer stuff, etc. to hang in my barn at home.

Scooter says, “THE REDNECK RUMBLE is the south’s biggest and baddest hot rod, custom car and rat rod show, swap meet and lifestyle show, plus demolition derby and live music” you will ever attend. Don’t miss this year’s finale at the 13th Annual Fall Redneck Rumble September 14-15 at the Wilson Expo Center in Lebanon, TN. Come get your Redneck on and we’ll see you there!

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BIKE EVENTS ALABAMA

1st Thursday Bike Night Ride from Mt Cheaha H-D, Oxford. Meet at 5:30pm, KSU 6pm.

Different restaurant each month, raffle prizes.

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM.

Jul 5-8: Rally at the Rattle, Rattlesnake Saloon, 1292 Mount Mills Rd, Tuscumbia. 3000+ acres, 100+ RV + VIP spots. Free primitive camping.

Rides, runs, burnout stage, game arena, live music. www.rallyattherattle.com or 256-6279481 Jul 12: Bike Night Ride to Little Bridge Marina, KSU at 6pm from Mt Cheaha H-D, Oxford.

Jul 14-15: Charity Pig Roast & Ride hosted by Bikers For Trump, Noccolula Falls State Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden. Reg 9am, KSU 10am. CharityPigRoast.com or 678-780-0365 Jul 28: We’ll Grill & You Chill! Mt Cheaha H-D, 231 Davis Loop Rd, Oxford. Vendors games and more! Music by Jerry Grant, food by Chef T’s Restaurant Aug 5: Thunder Sunday @ Mt Cheaha H-D, Oxford from 9:00-9:30AM.

Aug 24-26: Rumble on the Loop – 4th Annual: All Roads Lead to Milwaukee. Saddle up and join Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson for the Rides July 2018

Home to Milwaukee for the 115th Anniversary celebration. https://www.rumbleontheloop.com/ ride-home.

ARKANSAS

Jul 7: Fallen Bikers Benefit at Boogies Bar & Grill, Hot Springs. Poker run to help a brother & sister who were involved in a bad crash. FMI 501-282-1286 Jul 20-21: Boozefighters Mulberry River Run 2018, Byrd’s Adventure Center, Ozark. FMI 479-282-7199 or byrdsadventurecenter.com

Jul 21: Rumble in the Ozarks Poker Run, Pig Trail H-D, Rogers. Reg 9am, FBO 10am, LBO 10:30, LBI 2pm. $25. Benefits Special Olympics Arkansas. www.pigtrailhd.com/events Jul 21: Meals on Wheels Car & Bike Show, Boone County Senior Activity Center, Harrison.

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FLORIDA

Jul 15: Service Dogs for Patriots-Battle Buddy, 1996 CR 452, Eustis. Cook-off, bike wash, bike blessing, vendors, live music, games, food, raffles, 50/50. FMI 352-602-8282 and Facebook Jul 16: 2018 Imperial Motorcycle Ride, Main Street Station, Daytona Beach. Benefits Imperial Session Convention Group. See Facebook.

Jul 22: Shriners Poker Run for Fun & Fellowship, Quaker Steak & Lube, Clearwater.

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Jul 27-29: CMA Florida Summer Spring Fling, Salt Springs Recreation Area, Ft. McCoy. FMI 352-266-1277

GEORGIA

Jul 6-8: Smoking Butts Dirt Drags & Rally, 284 Kraftsman Rd, Rome. Dirt drag races, bike show, live music, vendors, burnout pit, concessions and more. On-site camping and fishing. FMI 678-848-4449

Jul 13-15: Great American Biker Bash, Copperhead Lodge, Blairsville. All bikes and bikers welcome. www.thelodgeatcopperhead. com or 706-835-7433

Jul 27-29: Cave Spring Motorcycle Rally, 100 Davis Rd, Cave Spring.

Sep 8: Battle of the Bikes, Douglas Municipal Airport, Hwy 441, South-Douglas. $10 per bike, trophies & cash. Dice run, games, 50/50 draw, car show, bbq contest, food, vendors. Rain or shine. FMI www.cityofdouglas/bbqfest or 912393-4051 Sep 8: Dice Run, Hwy 441 S, Douglas Municipal Airport, Douglas. Roll card Turn ins: 12pm, Winners announced 2pm at bike area.

Cash prizes. FMI www.cityofdouglas/bbqfest or 912-384-5161

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KENTUCKY

Jul 7: Wildcat H-D 9th Birthday Bash, London.

Rides, vendors, activities, fireworks and more.

Jul 14: Freedom Rumble, Bluegrass H-D, Fundraising event for CVMA, Kentucky chapter.

Raffle for 2018 H-D CVO Breakout, food and drinks, live music. www.freedomrumble.org 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

Jul 5: Rumble on the Gulf Bike Night, 6-9pm, Silver Slipper Casino, Bay St Louis.

Jul 12: Rumble on the Gulf Bike Night, 6-9pm, Silver Slipper Casino, Bay St Louis.

Jul 19: Rumble on the Gulf Bike Night, 6-9pm, Silver Slipper Casino, Bay St Louis.

Jul 25-28: CMA No Borders Rally, Covenant Evangelical Church, International Falls. Worship, fellowship, scenic rides, atv trails, bike games, concert. FMI 651-368-4135 or mncmaevents.regfox.com/2018-no-bordersrally-usa Jul 26: Rumble on the Gulf Bike Night, 6-9pm, Silver Slipper Casino, Bay St Louis.

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NORTH CAROLINA

Jul 6-7: Riders Roost Independence Day Bash, 100 Elk Creek Darby Rd, Ferguson. FMI 336973-8405 or ridersroost.com Jul 22-29: South East Raider Rally, Maggie Valley. All bikes welcome. Proceeds to Mission Childrens Hospital. 828-926-3962 or www.

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Jul 27-28: Hillbilly Show & Shine 2018, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley. Live music, food, TV celebrities, crafts and some real live Moonshiners. FMI 423-483-4295 or Facebook

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

SOUTH CAROLINA

Jul 7: Hot Rods and Harleys, motorcycle show at H-D Greenville. Live music, good food and cold beer. See Facebook Jul 21: King of the Street Bike Race & Car Showcase, Pageland Dragway, Jefferson.

Grudge runs, face paint, bounce house, live music, vendors. FMI 803-230-0425 or www.1stclasspromo.com

Classic Cycle, Chesnee. Swap meet, prayer ride and more. FMI 864-590-2141 or antiquebikesonmain.com

Jul 28: Baggers on Main at Buffalo Grill, Greenwood. Live music, food and drinks, FMI 864-993-5422 or Facebook

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.

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

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.

Jul 27-29: Antique Bikes on Main, Chesnee July 2018

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Route will be given at time of registration.

HWY 441 SOUTH • DOUGLAS, GA Sept. 7 ~ 4pm-7:30pm Early Registration: Friday, Day of Registration: 8am • Bikes Out: 9am more info: www.cityofdouglas/bbqfest Roll Card Turn-In: 12:00pm

Winners Announced: 2:00pm in the Bike Area CASH PRIZES: High Roller $250 & Low Roller $50

Don’t want to ride, but, want to roll the dice? Drive-ups can purchase a dice roll at the same price. Stop by the tent in the Motorcycle Area and we will let you roll the dice!

TENNESSEE-EAST — CONT’D

Jul 14: NoogaStrong Memorial Ride 2018, Thunder Creek H-D, Chattanooga. In honor of 5 men that lost their lives on July 16, 2015.

See Facebook.

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 Jul 27: United Way Benefit Concert: Chris Blue w/Aaron Tracy Band, at The Shed, Maryville.

Jul 28: Customer Appreciation Sale at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville.

Jul 28: Hillbillies and Veterans benefit at Smith Bros H-D, Johnson City.

FMI 423-360-7302 Aug 17-19: Iron Riders Annual Field Party, 347 Hammit Road Bulls Gap. Hot food and cold drinks, DJ Friday night, music by Acoustifried Saturday, venders welcome. Gate fee $10. FMI 423-823-0145 or 423588-6878 or kdiesel2017@yahoo.com Aug 25: American Legion Post #2 Memorial Fun Run, 5700 Old Rutledge Pk, Knoxville. Escorted 100-mile ride stopping at Veterans Overlook and ending at Wild Wings Cafe in Powell. Registration 9-10:30am. Door prizes, 50/50 & more. Money goes to helping Veterans. $20 bike/car. KSU: 11:00 FMI: Jim 865-660-3351

TN-MIDDLE & WEST

Jul 28: Fallen Soldier March at Bumpus H-D, Murfreesboro. Poker and Bug Run. Rain date: 8-11. Music and service dog presentation.

Celebrating a Veteran’s Sacrifices. FMI www.FallenSoldiersMarch.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 July 2018

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 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 ———————————————————————————————————————————————

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

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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