June 2021 issue #275

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine

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Table Of Contents Issue 275

AHWS Roars Down Darlington Dragway

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Indian Of GSO Demo Days

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Outer Banks Bike Week

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Bikers Ride To Help Thy Neighbor

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Cruisin’ Calendar..............................................................5 Letter From The Editor.....................................................6 Cover Story - Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Firm...............7 Quotable Quote................................................................13 Weekly Bike Nights...........................................................13 AHWS Roars Down Darlington Dragway.........................17 Bikers Raise More Than $10K For Richmond County Special Olympics..........................18 Smokin’ Harley-Davidson Bike Show Night......................20 Lake Wylie Classic – Shriners On Bikes..........................22 Indian Motorcycle Greensboro Demo Days.....................24 Motorcyclist Advisory Reauthorization Act........................26 Outer Banks Bike Week...................................................28 Combat Veterans Poker Run............................................36 Gaston County CBA Spring Fling.....................................38 Ride For Debi...................................................................40 Carson’s Flamingo Landing Ride.....................................42 Jesus Christ Or Satan......................................................44 Virtual Bike Show.............................................................46 Marvin Earl Pulliam..........................................................48 Bikers Ride To Help Thy Neighbor...................................50 The Last Big Harley Drags For Atlanta Dragway..............52 Play Day – Pay Day Poker Run.......................................54 Julie Eberly Foundation Charity Ride...............................56 AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Famer Dick Mann Passes.........58 Thunderzone....................................................................60 Nuts & Bolts......................................................................62 People & Places...............................................................64 Spokes & Jokes................................................................66

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JUN 1 5TH ANNUAL 50/50 MILEAGE RUN Cycle Gear, 544 N. McPherson Church Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg every Sat in June, $25/bike/rider. Must be present at end to collect winnings. Ending mileage reg. & winner 06/04/22. FMI & to reg, 910-583-3067.

JUN 3 SMOKIN’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin HarleyDavidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. 6-8:30pm, no entry fee, cash prizes, free keg beer. Presented by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, Ent. Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. www. smokinharley.com, 336-722-3106.

JUN 4 FORGOTTEN SONS MC CLEMMONS CHAPTER NC OPEN HOUSE 110 B Griffith Plaza Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. 7pm-?. FMI, Sloth, 336-970-3672.

JUN 4 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Bike Night @ Bicentennial Park in Asheboro, 135 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC. Four Saints beer, food trucks, text to win prizes, giveaways, live music. www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415.

JUN 4-5 20th ANNUAL ANGIER BIKE FEST 19 W Depot St., Angier, NC. Vendors, bike show, biker games, music.

Benefits Pediatric Brain Tumor. FMI, 984355-0706, angierbikefest@gmail.com JUN 4-5 17TH ANNUAL RENEE LEDFORD MEMORIAL PARTY & POKER RUN 1596 Racepath Ch. Rd., Mooresboro, NC. $15/one night only, $25/ all weekend. Poker Run on Sat., KSU 10am, food avail, byob, live music, primitive camping, bike show. Proceeds go to Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Assoc.

JUN 4-6 AHDRA NITRO SUMMER NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 North Rockingham, NC. Fri: gates @10am, $45/3 day pass, Sat: gates @9am, $40/2 day pass, $25/Sat only. Sun: gates @8am, $25. $5 off any advance ticket. www.rockinghamdragway.com 910-582-3400.

JUN 5 10TH ANNUAL IRON CHARIOT RIDE Teen challenge, 1912 Boulevard St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $25/rider, $5/passenger. Coffee, donuts, & lunch provided. FMI, Mike Williams Sr, williams@gladwellinsurance. com JUN 5 4TH ANNUAL JUNIOR NEEDHAM MEMORIAL RUN Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC-134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11:30am, donations accepted. FMI, Gena 336-963-3438.

JUN 5 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8am, KSU 10am, $15/rider, $5/passenger. Free cookout 11am-2pm. Proceeds benefit Cumberland Co schools class of 2020-2021. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 5 RIDING FOR KYRA Rick’s Cycles, 4762 Hwy 74 Whittier, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $20/per person, $30/per couple. Drawings, 50/50, food, music. Kyra is fighting various medical issues. FMI, Tina 828-400-4515 or Sandra 828-734-3677.

JUN 5 1ST ANNUAL I LOVE YOU CONCERT Commons & Wilkes Communication Pavilion 102 W. Main St, Wilkesboro NC 11am – 10pm $20 at gate, Pre-Sale $15 until June 1. Presented by CrossRoads Harley-Davidson & Wilkes Communications, Benefit In Memory of Michael Heath Lipford. Live music, sound-off, bike show, raffles, t-shirts, cornhole competition. 336-667-1003 JUN 5 INAUGURAL DAVID “PIMP” LOCKLEAR MEMORIAL DICE & ROLL Maniax Clubhouse, 6277 Long Island Rd., Catawba, NC. $20/rider, $10/passenger, bring non-perishable food item or household cleaning item & receive one mulligan dice roll, $5/xtra card. last bike out @10:30am, 50/50, door prizes, best card, worst card, food avail. FMI, Wesley Day 828-855-4507 or Tim Heafner 828217-4218.

JUN 5 2ND ANNUAL VFW 2908 FREEDOM ISN’T FREE RIDE 119 Anderson Rd., Albemarle NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $15/bike, $5/per rider. Food, shirts avail. Benefits Veterans & Family Support Programs. FMI, 704-982-6383.

JUN 5 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER FOR PEEWEE STILLWELL SGMC The Pickle Bistro & Bar, 103 N Holland St., Dallas, NC. Reg 12pm, KSU 12:30pm, $20/single, dice hand, food. $30/couple, dice hand, food.

Live music, food plates, raffle. FMI Billy Atkins 980-284-1845.

JUN 5 301 BROTHERS SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER 8563 US Hwy 301 S., Four Oaks, NC. 4-7pm, $10/ Spaghetti dinner with all the fixins. All proceeds benefit Will & Susan Fretwell.

FMI, Len Montgomery, 336-812-8128.

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Letter From The Editor

Mark Infield

Editor / Owner Mark@FullThrottleMagazine.com

Molly “WildThing” Infield Operations Manager Molly@FullThrottleMagazine.com

Lincoln Infield

Art Director / Janitor Lincoln@FullThrottleMagazine.com

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Sales Staff Lincoln, Alan, Scott, Crystal T, Christian, Rose, Lloyd, Elwin, Anthony, Gary, Trisha, David, Bill, Len, Pam

Photos Chaos, Alan Dockery, Lincoln Infield, Wally Wersching, Chi, Brad Patton, Len “3 Wheel” Montgomery, Lloyd Luquer, William Toler, Mandy McGillion, Pam Irvin

Writers Mark, WildThing, Alan Dockery, Ms. Pat, Lincoln Infield, Wally Wersching, Chi, Lloyd Luquer, William Toler, Matt Danielson, Road Riders For Jesus, Mandy McGillion, Pam Irvin Len “3 Wheel” Montgomery

I remember when Molly and I decided to take on publishing Full Throttle Magazine in June of 1998. We had no idea what we were doing. In spite of that, we got the first issue out in August. We have learned a lot in the past 23 years and the result is in your hand. Issue #275 !!

Now we have had more help along the way than I can remember and that puts mentioning everyone out of the question, however our son Lincoln, as many of you know, has stepped up in a big way. He considers his title as “Art Director”, but his fingerprints are on everything from event coverage and planning to recruiting and training sales staff, IT manager, magazine layout, design and delivery. In,short, he has taken on the mantle of Mr. Full Throttle Magazine.

Molly still handles the finances and taxes. Lincoln’s wife, Maggie, helps out in the office and our oldest son, Lucas helps with delivery and we are still heavily dependent on our sales staff and loyal advertisers. Time marches on.

Some things, however, do not change. The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine is still committed to our core principles-delivering the best events listing and coverage of local motorcycle events along with positive articles and timely news for our motorcycle community. Thank you for your support over the years, we look forward to many more !

On the front cover, we have the Tom McGrath Motorcycle Law Group. Read about the individuals in the Group that serve clients in the Carolinas in the Cover Story. The McGrath Motorcycle Law Group is involved in many of the biker events around the Carolinas, so you will see their set-up, go by and have a chat. Ask them about their activities working to protect bikers’ rights legislatively as well as helping folks who have been involved in accidents.

The June Cruisin’ Calendar is almost back to fighting weight! Check out the myriad of biker runs, races, bike nights, and celebrations of all things motorcycle.

There’s AHDRA at the Rock on June 4-6 and if you’d rather party at the fairgrounds, hit June Jam at Rowan Co Fairgrounds June 5&6. Then we’re back at The Rock for Thunder At The Rock June 18-19. Race fans can get it on at the All Harley World Shootout, Galot Motorsports Park June 25 -26. Bike Nights and Benefit Rides for lots of different causes are there to choose from. Cox’s Harley-Davidson is celebrating 60 years with a bunch of bike nights and parties lasting throughout the summer into fall. And Pandemonium Performance is celebrating Lucky 7 Anniversary on June 26. We are inviting you to the Full Throttle Bike Night here at our HQ on June 11, so come on out to 711 West Main Street in Jamestown 6-9pm for a cold one.

Help us make Mayhem in Midway on October 15 & 16, with music, bike show, burnouts, games, and vendors.

BTW, we are looking for bikers with a little ambition who enjoy having purpose to riding around and visiting biker friendly businesses. Join the Full Throttle sales team! Call and find out how.

It’s summer and it’s all good, get out there and ride!

Thunderzone Thunder www.TheThunderZone.com

The Carolinas’ Full Throttle P.O. Box 2294 Jamestown NC 27282 (336) 885-5400 • Fax (336) 833-6794 Email: Editor@FullThrottleMagazine.com www.FullThrottleMagazine.com The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine 2021 is published monthly and no reproduction of any content is permitted except by prior express written approval of Mark D. Infield, Publisher, Editor, & CEO. Publisher assumes no financial responsibility for errors in ads beyond the cost of space occupied by error. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering of an individual or group, as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time. We are not responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists. The advertisers are solely responsible for content of their ads, promises, and coupons, or any lack of fulfillment thereof.

Publisher is also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond control; all suits, claims or loss of expenses; including but is not limited to: suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement, and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph. Publisher does not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group has been representing motorcyclists for over 30 years. Over the years, the one-man personal injury firm with a reputation for helping motorcyclists became a multi-state law firm with a staff of attorneys and legal assistants dedicated to serving clients with the same personal touch as the original one-man office. Today our firm serves our clients both in and out of court. Out of court we use our resources to maintain a presence in state legislative bodies. We work to promote laws which protect the rights of motorcyclists, and to remove laws which do not. In court we use our knowledge and skill to protect the rights of those injured by the carelessness of others. Motorcyclists have come to know us as the Motorcycle Law Group, and everyone has come to know us as the firm dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured.

Our relationship with North Carolina Motorcyclists started over 15 years ago when Liz Sorrell, a partner with the Motorcycle Law Group first began representing North Carolina riders. Even though Liz lived in Virginia, she spent about 75% of her time in North Carolina working for her clients and attending motorcycle events across the state; sometimes going from one end of North Carolina to the other within hours to meet the needs of her clients. During one of these trips Liz was asked to speak with the North Central Chapter of CBA/ABATE of NC. There she met Shannon Rights who began working for the law group as a part time event staff person. Now, years later, Shannon is the NC Coordinator for our North Carolina team. She comes from a family of bikers who started her out on the tank of a Harley before she was a year old. Shannon is the contact person for Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, handling events, donations, and PR for our team along with scheduling our attorneys out to meet with riding groups, clubs, and organizations across North Carolina. Shannon is an avid rider of both street bikes and dirt bikes. She currently rides a 2015 Harley Street and a Kawasaki TTR225. In her free time, she is a member of the Historic Motor Maids, the Sgt at Arms for Chrome Angelz RC Fierce & Free, the State Information Director for CBA/ABATE of NC and an Assistant State Rep for Motorcycle Riders Foundation. She is an AMA certified Road Captain, Member of Winston Salem HOG, Lifetime Member of Charlotte CBA, MSAP Instructor and Certified in Accident Scene Management.

Jessica Litterilla is the lead paralegal for the North Carolina office. She began working with the Motorcycle Law Group as a part time event staff member. In February 2020, she came om

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onboard full time as the paralegal for the Raleigh office. She rides a Honda Spirit and is building a Honda Rebel Bobber.

Her and her husband have 2 daughters, Ari, and Lorelei.

Tyler Stiles is (one of) the North Carolina attorneys for Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, and practices out of the Raleigh Office. He has been riding for 8 years and has traveled through 19 states on two wheels (including a coast-to-coast trip on a Sportster), with plans to ride through another 6 this summer.

His go-to bike is a Triumph Street Triple, but also rides an Ultra Classic or his Sportster depending on the day.

In addition to being a dedicated trial lawyer working on behalf of North Carolina motorcyclists, Tyler is the registered lobbyist for the Concerned Bikers Association of North Carolina, and an active member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, American Motorcyclist Association, Harley Owners Group, and Goldwing Road Riders Association of America. He does as much maintenance on his own motorcycles as time allows, recently having upgraded his Sportster from an 883 engine to a 1275.

When he is not in the office or out at events (or riding between), he is typically spending time with his wife Bailey and their two cattle dogs, Kona and Nux. Dexter Rights began riding when he was 3 years old on a minibike tearing up the streets in his Winston Salem neighborhood. He moved to MX racing in his teens along with purchasing his first street bike, a Yamaha 500 at 16 years old. He currently rides a 2007 Softail Custom or a 2011 Ultra Limited along with a 2 stroke CR500. He is the owner of 704 Auto Repair and works part time for the law group as mechanic, trailer driver and event person.

Our team is proud to support causes close to the motorcycling community. Outside of our offices we educate lawmakers on causes that impact riders. We fight against unfair legislation that negatively impacts motorcycling, and we work with legislators to enact laws that protect the rights and safety of all riders. Personal injury lawyers at the Motorcycle Law Group routinely provide riders, as well as riding clubs and organizations, with free legal advice, and in many circumstances offer legal representation at little or no cost. We also regularly donate to charitable causes close to the motorcycling community.

If you believe that you have been the victim of negligence, contact one of our personal injury lawyers at 1-855-LAWRIDERS.

1-855-LAWRIDERS •MotorcycleLawGroup.com

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JUN 5-6 JUNE JAM BIKE RALLY Rowan County Fair Grounds, 1560 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC. Sat 10am6pm, $15 advance/online $20/gate. Sun 10am-4pm, $5. Live music, DJ, contests, bikini & wet t-shirt contests, ride in bike show, sound comp., primitive camping, vendors, food & beer. www.junejambikerally.com JUN 6 AMERICANS ASSISTING VETERANS 4TH ANNUAL EVENT/RIDE Holly Hill Mall, 309 Huffman Hill Rd., Burlington, NC. Reg 9:30am, Church service 11am, KSU 12:30pm, Escorted ride, $20/driver, $5/passenger inc food & raffle ticket. Live music, raffle. FMI, Mindy Smith, 336-675-1547, www.Americansassistingveterans.org JUN 6 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 11 FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE BIKE NIGHT 711 W Main St., Jamestown, NC. 6-9pm, beer, food, music, vendors, prize for best bike on the lot. www. fullthrottlemagazine.com 336-885-5400.

JUN 11-12 U.S. MILITARY VETS MC NC2 CROSSROADS 10 YR CHARTER PARTY VFW Post 2031, 139 Jordan Lane, Statesville, NC. Fri: meet & greet @6-9pm. Sat: 12pm, food, 50/50, Chinese raffle, live music. Strider.usmvmc@ gmail.com JUN 12 SMOKIN’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPRING RALLY 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Live music, bike show, food trucks, vendors. 336-7906094, www.smokinharley.com JUN 12 TOYS FOR TOTS FUNDRAISER Ronnie’s, 75 Wilson St., Andrews, NC. Reg 12pm, KSU 1pm, $20/bike.

Food, live music, bike show, car show, 4x4 show, 50/50, raffles. Western NC Wingmen, FMI Corey 828-736-8637 or Bubba 828-557-7534.

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JUN 12 16TH ANNUAL TONY MULL MEMORIAL RUN Iron Horse Motorcycles, 1600 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11am, $20/hand inc meal ticket & shirt while they last.

Proceeds go to Mark Mull & wife. Mark is battling cancer. FMI, 704-292-0608.

JUN 12 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITY RIDE RideNow Powersports 254 Concord Pkwy S., Concord, NC. Reg 1pm, KSU 2pm, $15/rider, $5/passenger.

Food, drinks, music, benefits The Ronald McDonald House Charlotte. FMI, Tony Brandon, abrandon@clarknexsen.com JUN 12 RIDING FOR A SMILE BIKE NIGHT Cleveland Draft House, 6101 NC-42, Garner, NC. KSU 12:30pm, live music, food, drinks, games, vendors, prizes. Benefits Meg’s Smile Foundation, www.megsmile.org FMI, iomchardcorecrew@gmail.com, www.megsmile.org/ our-events JUN 12 THE JUNE JAMR, JERRY’S ANNUAL MEMORIAL RIDE Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson, 1126 South Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10:30am, rain or shine, $20/bike, $5/passenger. Proceeds go to The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research & other local charities. Tracy Grimes Watson 919-922-1106 thejunejamr@gmail.com www.thejunejamr.org JUN 12 2ND ANNUAL V.E.M.A. DICE RUN Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9:30am, 1st out 10am, $20/rider, $10/passenger, best hand prize, free food, raffles, 50/50. Benefits #Mi22ion, United in the War Against Veteran Suicide, www.vema-usa.com/. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 12 JESSIE’S RIDE Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 2339 E Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC. KSU 10am, 1 hand/$20, 3 hands/$25, extra hand/$5 inc food. Rain date: 06/13. Prizes for best & worst hand, 50/50, raffle prizes. In loving memory of Jessica Marie Lunsford.

Benefits Gaston Co. Toy Run. FMI, Beef 980-522-6626.

JUN 12 BENEFIT BIKE RIDE FOR THOMAS MCCULLEN Antioch/Patetown EMS Station, 4682 NC Hwy 111 North, Pikeville, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, donations appreciated. 50/50, door prizes, trophies, bbq. FMI, Dale Williams 919221-3534 or Ben Rain 941-737-9955.

JUN 12 CBA/ABATE OF CLEV. COUNTY & CCIB 1ST ANNUAL POKER RUN Shelby VFW Post 4066, 855 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, $15/single, $25/couple inc food. In loving memory of Tim “Smitty” Smith. Proceeds go to Autism Awareness. FMI, Haley 704692-1163.

JUN 12 ZACHMAN’S RIDE Freedom Biker Church 669 Tarheel Rd., Benson, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, a donation ride in memory of Zachman. Spons by Seven Sabres Brotherhood. FMI Arlene Mabry, arlene_mabry@ncsu.edu JUN 12 14th-15th ANNUAL ALR MEMORIAL DICE RUN American Legion Post 34 524 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill, SC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 10:30am, $10/single, $15/ doubles. Live music, food, raffles. Proceeds used to help Veterans of the York, SC area. FMI Donna Davilla 803-4150257 or Tammy Ligon 803-493-2570.

JUN 13 13TH ANNUAL H.O.G. FOOD DRIVE Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee St., Durham, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, Escorted ride, proceeds go to The Salvation Army. 919-596-9511.

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JUN 13 3RD ANNUAL FOLLOW THE FLAG POKER RUN Big Daddy’s Roadhouse 7304 S NC Hwy 55, Fuquay-Varina, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 11am, Online reg, $15/solo, $25/2-up, http://bit.ly/ftfride day of, $20/solo, $30/2-up. Food, drinks, music, raffles, vendors, swap meet.

Benefits Military Missions In Action. FMI, info@militarymissionsinaction.org JUN 13 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 15 FULL THROTTLE BIKE NIGHT AT SHARK TANK BAR 612 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC. 6pm, music, best bike on the lot comp., drink specials. 704-4316567.

JUN 17 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Kickback Jack’s 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, live music, merch avail, prizes, giveaways. www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415.

JUN 17 THUNDER AT THE ROCK PREPARTY Hide-A-Way Tavern 188 Billy Covington Rd. Rockingham, NC. Free Food. 910-719-4089 JUN 18-19 THUNDER AT THE ROCK Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Us Hwy 1 North, Rockingham, NC. Camping, drag racing, mini bike racing, sound off, music, contests, vendors. Thur: camp ground gates open at 12pm, Fri: gates open at 12pm, Sat: gates open at 9am. www. thunderattherock.com, 910-582-3400.

JUN 18-20 1ST ANNUAL CAROLINA KNIGHT RIDER’S MC JUNETEENTH FREEDOM WEEKEND Carolina Knight Rider’s MC Clubhouse, 2001 Star Bluff Rd., Longs, SC. Freedom ride, camping, vendors, shows. FMI, 910-872-9232.

JUN 19 TOM MCGRATH’S BIG BIKES 4 VETS PURPLE HEART RIDE 111 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC. 8am-2:30pm, Escorted ride to raise funds for Veteran Charities. Tickets at www.bigbikes4vets. com 336-425-5959.

JUN 19 1ST ANNUAL ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN HOSPITAL HOT DOG & DICE ROLL RIDE EVENT Honda Suzuki Of Sanford, 3128 S. Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC. Dice ride reg 9:15am, KSU 10:15am, $10/rider, $10/passenger inc 1 sheet per bike, $5/add sheets, all are welcome.

Door prizes, 50/50, games, bike games, food, cash prizes. Hosted by Southern Cruisers Riding Club Brick City CH #413.

336-775-3638.

JUN 19 BLUE & GOLD EVENT Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-2pm, free cookout & beer. Proceeds benefit the Fayetteville NAACP branch. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 19 2ND ANNUAL RIDE FOR ROY’S BOYS Cox’s Double Eagle HarleyDavidson, 7540 NC Hwy 15-501 South, Pinehurst, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, $10/passenger inc food. Live music, door prizes, shotgun raffle, 50/50.

Proceeds go to Shining Light School for Boys. FMI, Roy Isenhart, 336-596-6459, Matt Leahey, 518-365-3591. www.shininglightschoolforboys.com JUN 19 75TH ANNIVERSARY POKER RUN William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060, 1433 N Road St., Elizabeth, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 10am, $15/per rider, $5/passenger. Food, raffle, live auction, best & worst hand, 50/50. All are welcome, FMI, POC Dan Serik, 252-6198524 or Roy Hankinson, 757-553-2470.

JUN 20 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUN 21 30TH ANNUAL RIDE TO WORK DAY International motorcycle and scooter Ride To Work Day, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public. RideToWork.org JUN 25 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Cheers Lakeside Grill @ Badin Shores Marina, 211 Marina Lane, new London, NC. 6-9pm, live music, text-to-win prizes & giveaways. www.coxsharley-davidson. com, 336-629-2415.

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JUN 25 UPTOWN LEXINGTON BIKE NIGHT Bull City Ciderworks 599 S . Railroad St. Lexington, NC. 5:30-9pm. 50/50, vendors, live music. Benefits Cancer Services of Davidson Co. Sponsored by Tom McGrath Motorcycle Law Group & Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine.

JUN 25-26 ALL HARLEY WORLD SHOOTOUT Galot Motorsports Park, 4129 NC-242, Dunn, NC. Fri night: $15, TNT, Grudge Racing, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000. Sat night, $20, with Street ET, Bagger Et, Non-Bagger ET, Pro Bagger ET, Pro ET, all races $1,000 pot each & belt, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000, Full Throttle Mini Bike series, sound off.

FMI, Paul Watson, 336-479-2071 JUN 25-27 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES SUMMER RALLY Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Music, vendors, bike games, free stuff, cash prizes, bike show. www.handlebarcorral.com handlebarcorral@aol.com 828-246-2101.

JUNE 26 PANDEMONIUM PERFORMANCE CUSTOM CYCLES LUCKY 7 ANNIVERSARY PARTY 1121 S. Main St. Lexington, NC. 10am-8pm, food, live music. 336-490-0120 JUN 26 THE BUG RUN Kenndy-Hall Legion Post #106, 6250 Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC. $20/rider, $5/passenger, wear your patriotic colors. Benefits the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund.

In memory of Legion rider Jerry Costa.

Hosted by the American Legion Riders CH #106. FMI, Tom “Ski” Kopetzky, 336749-7547.

JUN 26 RIDE AGAINST TERMINAL CANCER Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. www. smokinharley.com 336-722-3106.

JUN 26 TILLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON PARKING LOT SWAP MEET 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. Call to reserve space. www.tilleyhd.com, 704-872-3883.

JUN 26 CVMA 15-10 BIKE NIGHT 1841 Cafe Stage, 128 Church St NW, Lenoir, NC. 6pm, music, food, 50/50, rain or shine, all bikers welcomed. www. foothillscvma.org

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JUN 26 ROAD WARRIOR FOUNDATION CHARITY RYDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am. $20/rider, $5/passenger. Giving back to our Vets. US Spyder Ryders, FMI, Pooh Bear 951-775-4629. http://www.usspyderryders.com/nc-fort-bragg JUN 26 ABATE OF SC NWSC CHAPTER SCRABBLE RUN Iron Power Sports 240 SC-292, Inman, SC. Reg 10am, $10/per person, food avail, cash prize. FMI Shelly Holcomb 443-398-1567 or 443-398-1193, hdwmn@hotmail.com JUN 27 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUL 1 SMOKIN’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin HarleyDavidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. 6-8:30pm, no entry fee, cash prizes, free keg beer. Presented by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, Ent. Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. www. smokinharley.com, 336-722-3106.

JUL 3 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Troyfest- Lowe-Warner Memorial Park, Park Rd., Troy, NC. 6-9:45pm, free entry, live music, fireworks, text-to-win prizes & giveaways. www.coxsharley-davidson. com, 336-629-2415.

JUL 3 SOLDIERS UNITED ON THE GRILL Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Free food & beer 11am-2pm. www. fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUL 4 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

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JUL 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY RIDE Roses @ Akers Shopping Center, 1495 B East Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC. KSU 1pm, come celebrate the freedoms you have & protest the freedoms you don’t have on your motorcycle. Hosted by the CBA of Gaston County.

JUL 9-11 THE UNVEILING Freedom Biker Church, 669 Tarheel Rd., Benson, NC. Fri, 6-9pm, Kickstart, music, food & more. Sat, 11am-3pm, vendors, games, prizes, food, kid zone. Sun, 10am, Finale Rally 10am. FMI, 919-550-3733, info@ freedombikerchurch.com JUL 10 FORGOTTEN SONS MC CLEMMONS CHAPTER NC 7TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY 110 B Griffith Plaza Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Food, entertainment, beverages avail. FMI, Sloth 336-970-3672.

JUL 10 RESTORATION HOUSE WNC 1ST ANNUAL BIKE RUN Darnell Farms, 2300 Governors Island Rd., Bryson City, NC. Reg/coffee & donuts 9:15am, KSU 10:15am, bike games, 50/50, basket raffles. Benefits the families & individuals in our community. FMI 828-341-5299 or restorationhousewnc31@gmail.com JUL 10 7TH ANNUAL CAROLINA MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RIDER’S ASSOCIATION 100 Biltmore Dr., Rockingham, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $20/rider, $10/passenger. Free food 11am-2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUL 10 BAYSIDE’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA. Reg & free breakfast 9am, KSU 10:30am, $20/ per rider, $5/passenger & bring a new, unwrapped toy. Live music, vendors, food. All proceeds go to The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughter. www. baysidehd.com, 757-397-5550.

JUL 16-18 12TH ANNUAL THUNDER IN KANAWHA Kanawha Valley Arena Resort, 121 Kanawha Ridge Rd Dugspur VA. Fri. pass $20, Sat. pass $30, Weekend $40, bike games, vendors, camping, live music. Brooke 704-400-5689 JUL 17 VICTORY DAY 2021 Rowan Co Fair Grounds, 1560 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC. 10am-5pm, a day to honor our local Veterans, First Responders & their families. Live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, fun for kids. Operation Decisive Victory 877-207-7080.

JUL 17 A.W.O.L. AMERICA MC VICTORY DAY CHARITY RIDE AWOL MC Clubhouse 409 E. Front St., Statesville, NC. Reg 10am, KSU 12pm, $20/per bike.

Funds go to support Veterans in need through the various programs of Operation Decisive Victory. www.operationdv. com JUL 17 JIM’S KIDS A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE MOTORCYCLE RIDE & CLASSIC CAR/TRUCK SHOW Cox’s Harley-Davidson of Asheboro, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. 8am-2pm, in memory of Jim Bullins, founder of Jim’s Kids. Proceeds go to Jim’s Kids, & helps children in our community who have disabilities. www.coxsharley-davidson.com FMI, Nita Bobo 336-629-6797.

JUL 17 RIDE FOR LESLIE Veteran’s Park, 691 W. Lebanon St., Mount Airy, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, $10/passenger. Poker hand & lunch inc w/ reg. Add plates & hands avail.

Door prizes, 50/50, silent & live auction.

Benefits Leslie & her family to help cover medical costs. Hosted by Enforcers MC, blue Ridge Chptr. FMI, tom_n_jenperry@ yahoo.com or 336-710-7655.

JUL 11 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

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JUL 17 2ND ANNUAL DILLON’S RIDE Cross Roads Harley-Davidson, 1921 US Hwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC. Reg 8am, KSU 9:45am, $20/rider, $25/with passenger. Door prizes, 50/50, silent auction, food, live music, wreath laying ceremony.

Honoring Sgt. Dillon C. Baldridge who was KIA in 2017 – Afghanistan. Proceeds go to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. FMI, www.dillonsride.com JUL 17 2ND ANNUAL SHOT GUN CHARITY POKER RUN Corner Pockets, 2443 Hope Mills Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 11am, KSU 12pm, $15/per hand.

Music, raffle, food. Benefits wreaths for Veteran Cemetary. 910-779-0101, ann3989@yahoo.com

JUL 24 CVMA 15-10 BIKE NIGHT 1841 Cafe Stage, 128 Church St NW, Lenoir, NC. 6pm, music, food, 50/50, rain or shine, all bikers welcomed. www.foothillscvma.org

AUG 8 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUL 24 NAM KNIGHTS OLD NORTH ON THE GRILL Fort Bragg HarleyDavidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Free food & beer 11am2pm. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-8641200.

AUG 10 FULL THROTTLE BIKE NIGHT AT SHARK TANK BAR 612 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC. 6pm, music, best bike on the lot comp., drink specials. 704-4316567.

JUL 25 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUL 17 4TH ANNUAL SOUND OFF Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 10am, judging begins @12pm. Hosted by Blaze Performance, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUL 30 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR River Wild, 1185 Lily’s Bridge Rd., Mt Gilead, NC. 6-9pm, live music, fireworks, text-to-win prizes & giveaways. www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415.

JUL 17 NAM KNIGHTS OF AMERICA MC PRESENTS MOTORCYCLE SHOW Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson, 190 Pontiac Business Center Dr., Elgin, SC. Reg 10am, $25/entry fee, Judging, 123pm, Awards @5pm, Food, trophies Benefits local military & LE charities. FMI, OutKast 603-369-8558.

JUL 31 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BIKE & CAR SHOW The Tipsy Cow, 475 N Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, NC. Reg 11am, $15/fee, judging 1-2pm, trophies, 50/50, door prizes, live DJ. Proceeds benefit Levine Cancer Center, to help uninsured women fight the journey.

FMI, Erin 828-460-6046 or Stephanie 828-320-3364.

JUL 18 TILLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUNDAY BASH 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. Food, music, giveaways. www.tilleyhd.com, 704-872-3883.

JUL 18 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

JUL 22 COX’S HALREY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Kickback Jack’s 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, live music, merch avail, prizes, giveaways. www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415.

JUL 24 11TH ANNUAL I REMEMBER CLICK DICE RUN Carolina Thunder Clubhouse 116 Codylan Dr., Dallas, NC. Reg 11am, Last out 1pm, $15/1 hand, $25/3 hands, 50/50 drawing. Proceeds go to Webb St. School.

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JUL 31 CHRISTMAS IN JULY Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 11am-3pm, vendors, food, raffles. www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

AUG 1 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

AUG 5 SMOKIN’ HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE SHOW NIGHT Smokin HarleyDavidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., WinstonSalem, NC. 6-8:30pm, no entry fee, cash prizes, free keg beer. Presented by Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group, Ent. Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine. www. smokinharley.com, 336-722-3106.

AUG 13-15 CBA/ABATE OF NC STATE PARTY Rider’s Roost Motorcycle Resort & Campground, 100 Elk Creek Darby Rd, Ferguson, NC. $10/per person for weekend. 21+, primitive camping, cabins & food avail. FMI, Shaggy 336-442-8885 or Michael, 704-305-5536.

AUG 14 2ND ANNUAL BIKERS BEHIND THE BLUE Mt Zion Wesleyan Church, 222 Mt Zion Church Rd., Thomasville, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, police escorted ride, $20/bike, food avail, 50/50.

William, 336-843-3832 or fcrcchap143@ yahoo.com AUG 14 5TH CRUISE TO THE COAST American Legion Riders Chapter #32, Hair-Matthews Post 32, 3814 Legion Rd, Hope Mills NC. KSU 9am, $5/donation food & drinks inc. Door prizes, come ride to the coast of NC. FMI, Anthony C. Prewitt 910-583-3557 or anthonycprewitt@ msn.com AUG 15 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

AUG 21 11TH ANNUAL SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN BENEFIT Double D Burnout Saloon, 1408 E Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. 11am-6pm, live music, food, raffles, live auction, vendors.

Karen Hatchett kbhatchett05@gmail. com AUG 21 WALKIN’ ROLL DICE RUN & FUNDAY Hickory Motor Speedway 3130 US-70, Newton, NC. Reg 9am, all are welcome, kid & adult activities. Benefits special needs folks. FMI, Shannon Baxter 828-405-8119, Duane Gibbs 828-7810979.

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AUG 21 BLUE RIDGE THUNDER Roanoke Moose Lodge 3233 Catawba Valley Dr., Salem, VA. Reg 8am, KSU 11am, $25/rider, $10/passenger. Food, live music. FMI, www.cvma274blueridge.org

AUG 28 CVMA 15-10 BIKE NIGHT 1841 Cafe Stage, 128 Church St NW, Lenoir, NC. 6pm, music, food, 50/50, rain or shine, all bikers welcomed. www. foothillscvma.org

AUG 21 THE EAGLE RIDERS MEMORIAL RIDE Thunder Road Harley-Davidson, 4870 Riverside Dr., Danville, VA. Reg 8am, KSU 10am, food, auction, door prizes, 50/50. Proceeds go to Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Assoc. FMI Jerry Shelton 434-251-0994.

AUG 29 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

AUG 22 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

AUG 26 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Kickback Jack’s 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, live music, merch avail, prizes, giveaways. www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415.

AUG 27 FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE 23ND ANNIVERSARY BIKE NIGHT 711 W Main St., Jamestown, NC. 6-9pm, beer, music, vendors, prize for best bike on the lot. www.fullthrottlemagazine.com 336-885-5400.

AUG 27-28 ALL HARLEY WORLD SHOOTOUT Farmington Dragway, 2992 NC-801, Mocksville, NC. $15, TNT, Grudge Racing, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000. Sat night, $20, with Street ET, Bagger Et, Non-Bagger ET, Pro Bagger ET, Pro ET, all races $1,000 pot each & belt, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000, Full Throttle Mini Bike series, sound off.

FMI, Paul Watson, 336-479-2071 AUG 28 SHARK TANK ANNIVERSARY PARTY 612 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC. Live music, corn hole tourney, pool tourney. 704-431-6567.

SEP 5 HOG CHAPTER SUNDAY ICE CREAM RIDE Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. KSU 2pm, www.fortbraggharley.com, 910-864-1200.

SEP 9-11 7TH ANNUAL POLICE MOTOR SKILLS TRAINING & RODEO Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Watch skilled riders compete for prizes. Thu & Fri, training 9:30am to 5pm, Sat, comp 9:30am3:30pm. www.coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415.

SEP 10-11 ALL HARLEY WORLD SHOOTOUT FINALS 710 Dragway, 3118 NC-710, Rowland, NC. $15, TNT, Grudge Racing, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000. Sat night, $20, with Street ET, Bagger Et, Non-Bagger ET, Pro Bagger ET, Pro ET, all races $1,000 pot each & belt, Nitro Harley shootout for $3,000, Full Throttle Mini Bike series, sound off. FMI, Paul Watson, 336-4792071 SEP 11 BIKERS 4 BOOBS Baxter’s Tavern, 536 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, $20. 50/50, food, vendors, live music. All profits go to Randolph Health Cancer Center Mammogram Fund. 336-808-5837.

SEP 11 9/11 NEVER FORGET CHARITY RIDE Guilford County Sheriff’s District 2 office, 5440 Millstream Rd., Mcleansville, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU11am, escorted ride, silent auctions, 50/50. All proceeds from the reg donated to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. FMI, Tracy Kendrick, 336-641-2653 tkendri@guilfordcountync. gov SEP 11 6TH ANNUAL 9/11 RIDE Cleveland Community Station 45, 11170 Statesville, Blvd., Cleveland, NC. Reg 8:30am, ride meeting @12pm, KSU 12:30pm, $25/per bike, escorted ride.

Food, door prizes, auction items, 50/50.

Hosted by the Red Knights NC Chapter 13. FMI, www.redknightsmc.com, 704902-7239.

SEP 11 KNIGHTS OF THE INFERNO 1ST ANNUAL 9/11 MEMORIAL RUN KIFFMC Clubhouse, 482 Wareshoals, SC. 1pm, Ride to honor fallen firefighters, raffle tix for a 1911 or $500 cash. $5/ tix or 5 for $20. Portion of proceeds go to Shriner’s Hospital System.

SEP 12 NC TRIANGLE RIDE FOR KIDS Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center, 1192 US Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am. Reg @ www.rideforkids.org/ NCTriangle Benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. www.curethekids.org, Neoma Disney, 919-218-5505.

SEP 17 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TOUR Eldorado Outpost, 4021 NC-109, Troy, NC. 6-9pm, live music, fireworks, text-to-win prizes & giveaways. www.coxsharleydavidson.com, 336-629-2415.

SEP 18 3RD ANNUAL UAW LOCAL 5287 BREAST CANCER RIDE UAW Local 5287 Office, 10418 N Main St., Archdale, NC. Reg 9am, KSU 11am, food, music, raffles, contests. www.uaw5287.com, www.coxsharley-davidson.com FMI, Christopher Pratt 336-804-1635.

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SEP 18 6TH ANNUAL CAMEL CITY BIKE FEST Downtown Winston-Salem on Burke St, 11am-8pm, beer, bands, bikes, babes, vendors, bike show, sound competition. Wayne Pinnix 336-4646202.

SEP 22 –26 OUTER BANKS BIKE FEST Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC. Guided tours, live music, vendors, contests. www.outerbankshd.com FMI, Sherry Burgess, events@outerbankshd. com or 757-397-5550 ext 8027.

SEP 23 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Kickback Jack’s 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, live music, merch avail, prizes, giveaways. www. coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415.

SEP 23-26 37TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MINDS Motorcycle Riders Foundation annual conference for politically motivated motorcyclists, Marriott Atlanta Buckhead, 3300 Lenos Rd NE, Atlanta, GA. Hosted by ABATE of Georgia, Reg questions MRF, 202-546-0983 or Fred Harrell at fred@mrf.org SEP 25 ANNUAL BENEFIT MOTORCYCLE RIDE Temple Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11am, $20/rider, $10/passenger.

120 mile ride to help end domestic violence. Benefits Coastal Women’s Shelter. www.coastalwomensshelter.org OCT 9 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY BASH/ MOTORCYCLES FOR MAMMOGRAMS BENEFIT 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. M4M Reg 8am, KSU 10:30am, Festivities 10am-4pm, live music, free beer, food avail, contests, text-to-win prizes & giveaways. www.coxsharley-davidson. com, 336-629-2415.

OCT 15-16 THE CAROLINAS’ FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE MAYHEM IN MIDWAY Zimmerman Rd., Welcome, NC. 6 acres of fun, bike show, bike games, burn out contest, cash prizes, primitive camping, Fri. night keg party, chopper raffle, Ms. Mayhem contest, live music, food trucks, vendors. Vendors & info, 336-885-5400, mayhem@ fullthrottlemagazine.com, www. fullthrottlemagazine.com OCT 15-17 30TH ANNUAL AMRA JIM MCCLURE MEMORIAL NITRO WORD FINALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 North Rockingham, NC. www. rockinghamdragway.com 910-582-3400.

OCT 16 3RD ANNUAL DANA FOSTER MEMORIAL RIDE- DOMESTIC ABUSE Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 9:30am, KSU 11am, $20/bike, Proceeds support Randolph Co. Family Crisis Center. www. coxsharley-davidson.com FMI, Annette 919-214-4079, Bobby 919-214-2032.

OCT 21 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Kickback Jack’s 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC. 6-9pm, live music w/ wristband, merch avail, prizes, giveaways. www.coxsharley-davidson. com, 336-629-2415.

OCT 22ND – 29TH HIGH SEAS RALLY Parties, food, contests, raffles, live music, island destinations. Book now, www. highseasrally.com US & Canada: 844279-8460, International: 800-852-99872.

OCT 30 COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN BOOBILEE 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Free beer, food avail, candy for the kids. www.coxsharley-davidson.com, 336-629-2415

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“If you can park your motorcycle and not turn around to admire it before walking away, you bought the wrong one.”

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COX’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ASHEBORO @ Kickback Jack’s, 1131 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, NC • 6:00p-9:00p TUESDAY

DOUBLE D BURNOUT SALOON 1408 E. Mountain St, Kernersville NC 336-992-3033 SUNDAY FUNDAY DOWN HOME HARLEY-DAVIDSON @ LUCKY’S SALOON 1453 Industry Dr Burlington NC 336-570-1050 • 336-227-1261 THURSDAY HIDE-A-WAY TAVERN 188 Billing Covington Rd, Rockingham NC 910-719-4089 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY SALTY DOGS 3567 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley NC 828-926-9105 WEDNESDAY THE SHARK TANK 612 S. Main St, Salisbury NC 704-431-6567 TUESDAY SPRINGERS 405 Rocky Knoll Rd, Greensboro NC TUESDAY TILLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON @Kickback Jack’s 123 Ervin Rd, Mooresville, NC 6-9PM 704-872-3883 THURSDAY XTREME WINGS -N- THINGS 3441 Myer Lee Dr Winston-Salem NC 336-293-4983 THURSDAY

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AHWS Roars Down Darlington Dragway

Story and photos by Alan Dockery arlington Dragway was the place to be the first weekend of May if you love Nitro-Fueled Harley-Davidson Drag Bikes. Pro Fuel Nation was on the strip putting lots of smoke and eye-watering nitro fumes in the air.

Part of The All Harley World Shootout Series of races in North and South Carolina, Pro Fuel Nation is a group match racing the smaller Nitro Harleys. Paul Watson runs the AHWS, and he has partnered with Johnny Vickers, Hawaya Racing, to bring this fan-thrilling show to ya’ll. I’ve known Johnny for about 30 years, and he has always been one of the guys to beat in the 120 cubic inch motor, carbureted, high-gear Nitro Harley class.

I love Pro Fuel Harleys and they put on a show at Darlington. Paul had them racing for a cool $1000 and a Championship Belt both Friday night and Saturday night. Since lots of teams run Johnny’s Derringer Motors and bikes, they can make lots of passes and they did. Even the teams that lost in competition came back to the track to match race the others and thrill the fans.

AHWS events are also regional races for The All Harley Drag Racing Association. Bill Rowe was there working tech and the staging lanes.

Paul Watson Won The AHDRA Regional 10.90 Index Class

Janette Thornley Won The Friday Night Nitro Shootout Paul puts on an event at the drag strip with more than quick Harleys roaring down the track. Dustin Chandler, Lenoir, NC, and Derek Ellis, Virginia, were doing wheelies all the way down past the eight-mile markers. Back in the pits was even more to entertain folks.

In the corner you had Back Yard Baggers Joey Hensley who held a Custom Bike show and a Sound Competition contest with multiple class winners. Joey is also doing a series for the winners for a cool Championship belt, and I heard Paul is adding some cash to the final’s winners.

There were even some Monster Trucks at the track. One of them was an Old GI Deuce and a Half Truck with a dozen or so seats in the back for riding passengers around Darlington.

But The All Harley World Shootout is about racing. Even Paul was suiting up in leathers and making passes. He won the AHDRA Regional 10.90 index class on ‘FatNasty’, starting early this season with a win.

Friday night Harley Drags Fans were thrilled to see Janette Thornley, Statesville, NC, back at the strip. It had been a year and half since the popular multi-time champion had been on the pretty drag bike.

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Friday Night Nitro Shootout, sponsored by Rob Bush Motorsports, winner holding up the belt. Harley Drag Racing gives fans great access and Janette was happy to pose for photos with them, the bike, and belt.

Saturday the AHWS gets busy and is an all-day party at the drag strip for bikers. By afternoon the drag strip was busy with elimination rounds in a bunch of classes. Here are the winners: Street ET Class – Bradley Jennings

Sponsored by J&J Family Construction Bagger ET Class – Brett Carlisle

Sponsored by Trask Turbo Non-Bagger Class – Jason Crisp

Sponsored by Village Station Pro ET Class – Jaybird Cullen

Sponsored by Barnett Clutch and Cables Pro Bagger Class – Victor Gotay

Sponsored by Casey’s Tire Pros and Automotive

South Carolina racer and Hall of Famer Sam White of White Lightning Racing won the Saturday Night Nitro Pro Fuel Class sponsored by Black Jack HarleyDavidson.

We also ran the first Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Minibike Madness race at Darlington. Ricky Kentrolis, Burgaw, NC, won both Super Stock Small Block Class and Modified Small Block Class. Nathan Ogiba, Burgaw, won the Pro Extreme Class.

Ricky Kentrolis, Burgaw, NC, Won Both Super Stock Small Block Class And Modified Small Block Class The All Harley World Shootout is an all Harley race and is growing here in the Southeast especially with Pro Fuel Nation.

Paul and Mad Monkey’s Brannon White give their fans a good old-fashioned Harley drag race, plus modern activities to make it an all-day event. The next race is at 710 Dragway June 2526. This is the Lumbee Racing team’s home track and as Paul says it is in the middle of “Lumbee Nation”. Bring your bike and leathers to race. Or just hang on the fence and enjoy the show.

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Bikers Raise More Than 10k For Richmond County Special Olympics The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine $

A convoy of bikers return to the Hide-A-Way Tavern May 1 during the annual Buddy Roe Memorial Ride for Richmond County Special Olympics.

Article and Photos by William Toler The Richmond Observer - Used with permission than they know it’s worth, that’s generosity,” Sachs said, adding that he always reminds the participants, “You’re not OCKINGHAM — Chris Sachs said he and his bidding on the item, you’re giving money to the cause.” wife Felicia cried Sunday after counting up Biker and photographer Terry Clark donated his $300 winthe total from Saturday’s motorcycle ride to nings from the 50/50 raffle back to the cause. benefit Richmond County Special Olympics.

“That’s a normal biker thing to do,” Sachs said.

It wasn’t because it was less than expected, but because it This year’s bounty exceeded the 2019 ride by more than was much more. $1,700.

Monday afternoon at the Hide-A-Way Tavern, the couple Sachs said he estimated the event would generate close to presented an envelope to Special Olympics Coordinator Ther$7,000; Smith was figuring around $3,500. essa Smith, whose eyes widened and jaw dropped when she “We were taken away by it … amazed,” Sachs said, espeheard the total: $10,774. cially considering this was the third ride in Richmond County “Oh my goodness, that is so awesome,” Smith exclaimed. “I within a month. would have never even dreamed … y’all did awesome, thank A ride the previous weekend for Krystal Dawn Retreat you so much on behalf of Special Olympics for everything brought in more than $4,000, according to Ol Skool Riding that y’all did.”

Club President Gary Holt, who added last Tuesday that several According to Sachs, only $3,000 came from sponsorships monetary donations were still expected.

— the remaining $7,700 and change was raised the day of the event between rider registrations, donations, food plate sales, an auction, raffle, and door prize tickets.

More than 50 bikers — from Ol Skool Tribe, Steel Wheels, Playz Elite and The Litas, as well as independent riders — participated in the event Saturday afternoon.

“There’s a whole lot of generous people” in Richmond County’s biker community, Sachs said, mentioning Jerry and Belinda Gardner, who bought a cooler to donate to the auction; and Mark Cockerton, owner of Family Cycle Sales, who donated several items to the auction and bid on a few others.

Other auction items included gift baskets, gift certificates to River Wild, Harley- Davidson memorabilia and an airplane flight.

“When people pay more for something Hide-A-Way Tavern owner Chris Sachs, right, presents an envelope with checks totaling more than $10,000 to Richmond County Special Olympics Coordinator Theressa Smith on May 3.

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Earlier in April, the biker community raised around $10,000 in a benefit to purchase a headstone for Caleb Bundy — grandson of Crossroads Saloon owners Roger and Tammy Messer and Ol Skool member Marty Bundy — who died last November.

“And (they were) just as generous as the first time,” Sachs said.

The ride was started in 2009 by late bar owner Buddy Roebuck and Sachs, who bought the property following Roebuck’s death, carried on the tradition “because the Special Olympics meant a lot to him.”

Last year’s ride had to be canceled since the bar was closed due to government regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This will mean a lot,” Smith said about the donation, adding that Special Olympics athletes have missed out on five events since the pandemic started.

She said the state is looking at two Richmond County athletes as possible participants in the USA games to represent North Carolina.

Richmond County has only had one athlete — Dawn Grooms — compete at the national level, according to Smith.

She’s hoping they will be able to start practicing bocce ball for the upcoming local games next fall.

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Smokin’ Harley-Davidson Bike Show Night By: Lincoln Infield

Thursday of the month April through October is Bike Show Night at Smokin’ Harley-Davidson. from 6-9pm. Smokin’ Harley-Davidson issues a challenge to bikers of all makes and models, that challenge is: come party with us and the bait they use is free beer, music and cash prizes!

May 7th was the latest bike show night and the first one that the temps were above 50 degrees! The warmer temperatures and lure of a good time brought a parking lot full of motorcycles and some thirsty riders. Tyler Stiles, the NC Attorney for the McGrath Law Firm, was set up giving out swag and signing up folks to win a FREE 2021 1100 Honda Rebel.

McGrath Law Firm was also the cash L-R: Tyler Stiles (McGrath), Anthony Maes (Smokin’), Chris Cook, Lincoln Infield (Full Throttle) prize sponsor. Wayne and Vandee from Biker Trash Nation were set up next to McGrath with a table This was not an easy task as all the bikes up for judging were full of the latest BTN merchandise. I had The Carolinas’ Full perfect 10’s to their owners. Thankfully, we had a judging Throttle Magazine tent set up and was in charge of the tunes. sheet that broke down the different aspects of the bike and a I had a pile of May magazines, and koozies. The Smokin’ point value to be awarded. It took quite a bit of time to judge H-D beer tent was next to us the bikes top to bottom, but that just makes it a better show. Its and Roger was serving up more than a “that’s a cool bike” bike show. ice cold draft beer that was After careful deliberation and painstaking bike judging supplied by Xtreme Wings by Tyler and myself, we turned our tally sheets in to GraN Things. cie, who was manning the Smokin’ HD Bike Show sign-in It wasn’t long before we table.

She added up the scores and gave us the first, second had a dozen bikes lined up and third place winners. The crowd gathered around and we in front of Smokin’ Harleygave out the bike show awards. Christian Grubs took home Davidson, each one of them a $25 Smokin’ HD Gift Card with his sweet ’93 H-D Softail a contender to take home Springer and Connie Mabe snagged a $75 Smokin’ Gift Card $150 in cash. That’s the for bringing out her 2012 H-D Street Glide. That left the top cool part of the Bike Show prize of $150 cash from the McGrath Law Firm for the takNights. There is NO entry ing.

Chris Cook took top honors and the cash with his 2003 fee, no risk whatsoever in entering your bike. You get the best parking spot on the lot, get to down some free beer, and hang out with some of the coolest folks in the NC motorcycle scene. The crowd kept growing and it wasn’t long before the pony keg that Xtreme Wings sponsored was floating. Bunch of damn thirsty bikers! I had the task of announcing that the keg was floating, but Chad from Xtreme reassured us there was plenty of beer, just up the hill at Xtreme Wings cause it was their bike night, too! The tunes rolled on and five or six more bikes joined the bike show bringing the total to 17.

Tyler and I were knighted as bike show judges by Anthony, Smokin’ H-D’s marketing manager and we went to work.

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H-D Fat Boy. Chris’ Fat Boy had some sweet grey with ghost flames custom paint, classy white walls, spoke wheels, mini apes and solo seat with a sharp luggage rack and sissy bar. It was a bike that caught our eye early on and had the numbers to take home the cash! Congrats Chris!

If you missed out on this Smokin’ Bike Show Night it sucks for you, but we will be back at it the 1st Thursday night of the month for the rest of the summer! Check out the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar at the beginning of each print issue and on our website FullThrottleMagazine. com to make sure you keep up with all the great events that are coming up. Put the bike show night on your calendar and come out and party with us. If you ride your bike in and want to get in on the FREE bike night, you could take home $150 bucks! Worst case scenario, you get some free beer, get to hang out with me and listen to some tunes. See ya out there!

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Lake Wylie Classic – Shriners On Bikes By: Wally Wersching was looking for something to do

on Saturday May 8th so I looked at the Full Throttle Cruisin’ Calendar and found an event close to home – just in Kings Mountain, NC. It was the Lake Wylie Classic - Shriners on Bikes Spring Poker Run. It started at the Kings Mountain American Legion Hall on Gold Street. Registration started at noon with the first bike out at 1pm. For just $20 per hand, which included a meal ticket at the end of the run, a person could have a full day of camaraderie with fellow bikers. 50/50 tickets were sold at every stop. All the money raised went to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

The first stop after the American Legion Hall was Johnny’s American Bar and Grill in Lincolnton, NC. The second stop was the Double Barrel Saloon in Gastonia, NC. The third stop was the South Main Bar and Grill in Clover, SC. The fourth, and final stop, was the Red Fez Shrine Club in Charlotte, NC where hot dogs and hamburgers were served after the run.

The Shriners are a great organization helping children. I decided to go to donate and visit with the riders before they left the Legion Hall.

I left home at about 11:30 heading east on Rte. 74. I exited at Rte. 161 and turned right. I followed it through the first stoplight and turned left into the large parking lot in front of the Legion Hall. There were already quite a few bikes parked in the lot. I found a spot along the side of the lot where I wouldn’t be in anybody’s way when they left. I took a stack of the Carolina’s Full Throttle magazines to the registration table and made my donation.

Everyone was very friendly, and eager to go on the run.

I didn’t see anyone who I recognized from past events so I walked around talking to new friends.

One young man was attracted to this one unusual bike in the group. It was a Curtiss Warhawk. We both had never seen one before – especially at a local poker run. He looked it up on his phone, and he gasped when he found out that it cost more than $70,000. It was an unusual looking bike. It was what they call a naked bike. There was no paint or chrome – only bare metal.

It was easy to see the complete workings of the bike with clear plastic covers over the gears and such. I looked it up when I got home. The first model was made in 2018 by the Confederate Motors, which sold for $105,000, had 150 hp, and could go 165 mph. It was really a mechanical marvel! But it didn’t look very comfortable for a long trip.

We looked around for the owner but we figured that he was inside the Legion Hall – the bar was open.

A little later, I saw a man ride in on a beautiful Victory

Cross-Country. I had to talk with him, so after he registered, I found him, and learned that he lives in Dallas, NC. As we talked, he told me the story of his bike.

He inherited his Victory from his wife’s uncle who was on his way to Sturgis, SD last year for the 22nd time. He died in his sleep in his motel room. The bike was impounded by the police and released after a few months. He flew to pick up the bike and carry it home. After he got it home, he cleaned out all the uncle’s personal stuff from the bike and found $2,500 in cash.

This year, he’s thinking of riding out to Sturgis himself with a few of his friends. He figures that the bike already knows the way, and he’ll just be along for the ride. I wished him well. It’s a long trip.

I continued walking around and started talking to a young lady. She lived in Mooresville, NC, and told me about the great things they are doing for the veterans there. Every

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Thursday, they have Veteran’s Day at Richard’s Coffee Shop and Military Museum. She said that it was a great place for veterans to get together and support each other. One Thursday, I’ll have to ride up for breakfast. It should be interesting.

I saw John Murphey from Murphey’s Scooter Shed, ride in on a Harley. I expected him to be riding his custom Indian wannabe. He told me that he only rides that bike on his toy runs, and it only has about 3,000 miles on it. We had a pleasant conversation, then I continued walking around taking pictures.

It was getting close to 1pm, and all the bikers gathered around for a pre-ride prayer.

After the prayer, the bikers went back to their bikes, and got ready for the ride. I walked to the end of the parking lot to get some pictures as they left. A couple bikes were out front to act as Road-Guards to stop traffic so the group could leave together. Then the leader took off, and everybody else followed.

It looked like a mass exodus instead of a controlled run but everybody made it out of the lot and onto the road OK. I left after they did and headed home. I took Cindy out for lunch to our favorite Mexican restaurant – Mi Pueblito’s. It was a great way to spend a Saturday morning.

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Indian Motorcycle Greensboro Demo Days

By: Lloyd Luquer n April 20th Indian Motorcycle of Greensboro had the Indian Demo truck on site. I rode there to check it out and WOW!!! Let me tell you, Indian Motorcycle has a GREAT 2021 & 2022 line up. I was pretty impressed, to say the least. Especially with the not only heated seat but it was cooled as well. We all know what sitting in traffic in the hot sun feels like. Riders showed up to Demo each model and were given a quick overview of the many features, then off they went.

But first, riders had to register inside the dealership where they were met by friendly and cheerful Phoenix Matter. Phoenix greeted each rider and after getting them registered, gave them a printed out route. Now this really surprised me as most Demo rides I’ve seen, go out in groups led by someone from the dealership. Not these guys, you climbed on the bike you chose and off you went. Each rider returned safely and with huge smiles, while others exchanged thoughts about the difference between models.

All in all, it was a great day for everyone. I got to spend some time with the friendly staff at the dealership like Bob McBride the sales manager who sold me my first Victory Cross-country, which by the way are still supported till 2027.

It’s always a pleasure shooting the breeze with Bob, and he’ll do you right on any sale anytime, every time. Monty Hendrix, the owner, operator of Indian Motorcycle of Greensboro, was on hand and I was able to snap off a few photos of him and the rest of his great staff in front of the Demo truck, which by the way looks pretty cool. Monty, Bob, Morgan, Essa, Phoenix and the Demo driver were all on deck to answer any questions.

My friends and fellow bikers, if you ever get the chance, make time and drop by Indian Motorcycle of Greensboro located at 201 S. Church St. Greensboro N.C. and take a peek at their GREAT lineup of new Indians. You can also go to www.IndianMotorcycleGreensboro.com and check them out sometime. Be sure to read their ad and follow Full Throttle Magazine for all your up to date biker events.

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Motorcyclist Advisory Reauthorization Act

Motorcyclists Need a Voice in Forming Federal Transportation Policy Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has announced the introduction of the Motorcyclist Advisory Reauthorization Act in the United States Congress. Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin and a bipartisan group of House members introduced the Motorcyclist Advisory Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2141) in order to preserve the Motorcyclist Advisory Council which is set to expire on September 30t of this year.

So, what is the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) and why should we as motorcyclists even care? According to the Federal Highway Administration the MAC “is responsible for providing advice and recommendations concerning infrastructure issues related to motorcyclist safety including barrier design; road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies.” Now allow me to translate bureaucratic speak into plain ordinary English. The MAC is the vehicle by which motorcyclists have a voice in development and implementation of federal transportation policy, strategy and projects. Or as the MRF put it in their press release, “the MAC is a group within the U.S. Department of Transportation that serves as the only official forum for motorcyclists to discuss motorcycle issues with the federal government.”

Actual motorcycle riders (at least in part) make up the MAC and help provide the viewpoint of motorcyclists with regard to federal transportation issues. All motorcyclists have an interest in making sure that we have input when it comes to federal transportation issues. Retaining the MAC is essential to doing that.

The MRF has asked all motorcyclists to help Congressman Gallagher gain cosponsors to H.R. 2141 in order to ensure motorcyclists continue to have an official voice within the federal government. If you would like to send your federal representative an email urging him or her to cosponsor H.R. 2141 which reauthorizes the MAC, you may do so at the following link that was provided by the MRF: shorturl.at/FJT07 (create QR code ) As usual, if you have any questions about this or any other legislative or legal issues affecting motorcyclists please do not hesitate to contact me. he

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By: Lincoln Infield

September for the Outer Banks Bike Rally and got a taste of what kind of party Maurice Slaughter and his team at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson could put on. I had a blast, but with their hands tied with last minute restrictions, the rally wasn’t able to be all it could be. This past April the weather was better, the restrictions were gone and Elvis was in the building, these were just three of the things that helped make Outer Banks Bike Week better than last year.

This rally is a must attend event for any biker in the Carolinas’ who likes Carolina history, riding, live music, girls in bikinis, good times or the beach. Speaking of North Carolina history I snagged a great beach house in Kitty Hawk 100 yards from the beach on one side and 100 yards from the Wright Brothers Memorial in the other direction. I literally started each day staring at the memorial while I warmed up my bike.

It was a hell of a way to start the day.

I got into town Thursday night to catch the last weekend of the rally. There had been events all week long at the 3 HarleyDavidson locations, several participating bars, and down in Manteo at Vertigo Tattoo. I headed out first thing Friday morning to First Flight Harley-Davidson in Kitty Hawk for the 50/50 ride. The manager of First Flight H-D, Sheila, was a more than gracious host. The event was co-hosted by the American Classic Garage that is next door. It was a beautiful morning to ride and the coffee and doughnuts that were at the registration table didn’t hurt a thing. The 50/50 Charity Ride was heading out on a nice long ride and the proceeds were going to benefit local children’s charities. I hung around and took some photos of the ride heading out and got back on the road went east this past

myself. I was heading down to Nags Head Harley-Davidson to check out my friends Becci, Pam, and Billy who keep that shop rolling. They certainly had their hands full with a parking lot full of vendors, bikers, and the Harley-Davidson Demo Truck was set up as well! The Demo Truck had all the latest models of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles lined up and ready to roll. The registration table was a busy place and the rides left out every 20 minutes or so. The Local HOG Chapters were helping lead and coordinate the demo rides. It was really cool to see the all new 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America in the demo line up. It was impressive to look at and the folks that came riding back in on it were all smiles. I perused the vendors, snagged a cool patch or two and figured I’d ride north to the rally HQ at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson.

There were a lot of bikes in town and it’s always fun to get in a big pack and roll up the road. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson is across the bridge from Kitty Hawk back to Harbinger which is on the mainland. you couldn’t miss it cause that’s where all the bikes were headed. the large parking lot was

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JAMMED with bikes and vendors. LED lights, cigars, patches, shirts, leather, knives and more were available at the different vendors. There was even a side show act featuring, among other things, a guy sandwiched between 2 beds of nails with a lady standing on top. All the while there was a stage at the corner of the building that hosted live music all day long. It’s always good to know people and the first familiar faces I ran into were Shannon and Dexter Rights with the McGrath Law Firm. They were set up giving out swag and signing people up to win a FREE 2021 Honda Rebel 1100. I got a pretty good parking spot beside their trailer. While I was hanging out, I ran into a few of the key players that make this a successful rally.

Sherry Burgess, the bike week coordinator, was there making sure everything was running smoothly and introduced me to the new GM of Outer Banks H-D, Elvis. Elvis has the moves, the style, and definitely the energy to keep the party moving.

Sherry even set me up with some time to talk to Maurice Slaughter, owner of Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, and the visionary that started the OBX Bike Week. Maurice mentioned that he loved that this rally has stretched all the way down the coast to Manteo, knowing that it takes the whole area to make this into a great event.

Speaking of Manteo, I was ready to get back on the road and head down to Vertigo Tattoo in Manteo which is the southern point of the rally. Brian, the owner of Vertigo tattoo has secured a large grass field beside his studio to host a large party. Live music, burnout pits, and a ton of vendors were on site. A couple of sweet antique Harleys parked by one of the buildings caught my eye.

They turned out to be some of Bryan’s

bikes and he graciously gave me a tour of his garage and told me about some of the motorcycle projects he had going on. It was getting on in the evening, so I headed out to Kitty Hawk to meet up with my family and head to Jockey’s Ridge to watch the sunset. I tell ya, it was the most spectacular sunset I have ever seen and I highly recommend scaling the 80-100 foot sand dunes that make up Jockey’s Ridge and take in the sights. There were multiple party locations that evening and it was not hard to find a place to have a good time just cruising up the beach Hwy 12.

Saturday was a full day of entertainment at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson.

There were threats of rain for the afternoon and evening so the times of some of the events were moved up to make sure they got all of them fit in. I got a bit of time to hang out with Jerry Spencer with the Law Tigers who was accompanied by Meredith Hinton, one of their NC Lawyers.

The music stage was hoppin’ all day again but the big show was the bikini bike wash and the Ms. Outer Banks Bike Week Competition with the international bikini team oh, and there was a bike show, too. The Revved Up- Ride In Bike Show was signing up all the hot bikes all day long. First let’s get to the Ms. Outer Banks competition. It was split up into two categories, biker apparel and bikinis. Eight stunning ladies took to the stage and strutted their stuff for the huge crowd that had gathered to see what they could see. The biker apparel round was hot, but the bikini round was where it was at! When all the hootin’ and hollerin’ died down, it was the blonde beauty, Kate Erskine, who was crowned Ms. Outer Banks Bike Week and will be responsible for representing the rally all year long.

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In my opinion, the crowd was the real winner, we got a heck of a show!

The first duty of Ms. Outer Banks Bike Week was to take photos with the Revved Up – Ride-In Bike Show Winners.

There were some really rad bikes in the show, and first place trophies were handed out to more than a dozen classes. The big trophy of the day went to the Best In Show bike owned by Erik Keith. He easily took home the top honors with his black, super clean, Road Glide. That was the moment everyone was waiting for and as soon as the trophies were handed out and photos taken the bike show folks started packing up. No joke, the wind was picking up and the rain was on its way. I made a few more rounds, packed up my stuff and headed for the Bike Show Winners: Metric: Joe Smith Street Stock: Lincoln Infield Antique: Kenneth Herrit Softail: Tony Coppeage Softail Custom: George Baker Custom / Pro-Build: Jeff Banard Anything Goes Robert Harmond Chopper / Bobber: Sonny Macmanas Trike: Johnny Issette Cholo: Robert Carr

cabana. I got a few rain drops on me on the way home, but it had been a warm day on the lot and it felt good to get cooled down.

Again this year, Maurice and Sherry put together a killer rally with the help of Elvis, a community of biker friendly bars and restaurants, and Vertigo Tattoo. Maurice has plans to blow up next spring’s Outer Banks Bike Rally in celebration of its 20th Anniversary. But you don’t have to wait till next year to get a taste of the OBX. the Outer Banks Bike Fest is coming up this fall and is sure to be a good time. Keep your eye on the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine for the announcement of the fall dates and the 20th Anniversary Bike Week events. We will keep you informed. See ya out there!

Choice Awards OBX HD Choice: Greg Baker Evil Iron Choice: Ricky Johnson Law Tigers Choice: Scott Garrett Rev 1 Choice: Jack Armstrong

Full Throttle Choice: Chris Rhodes Best Paint: Don Pemberton Best In Show: Erik Keith

Bagger Classes 30 Class: Ricky Johnson 26 Class: Eric Keith Fatty Class: Rich Hartnell Mild Custom: Mike Gunter Ladies Classes Sportster: Janice Moore Metric: Rita Smith Best In Show Winner - Erik Keith

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Combat Veterans Poker Run

By: Pam Irvin

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May 1st, the Andrews NC chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, NC 15-8 hosted the 2021 Freedom Fest Poker Run. The starting point was Cherokee County Cycles in Andrews. There was a large group of bikers that participated. The riders went from North Carolina, through Georgia and into Tennessee where the poker run ended at the Hwy 64 Gym in Copper Hill, TN. There were cash prizes, auctions and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds went to help Veterans in the community.

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Gaston County CBA Spring Fling By: Wally Wersching was looking for something to

do on Sunday April 18th.

I looked at the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Cruisin’ Calendar and located a nearby event. The Gaston County Chapter of the CBA/ABATE was holding their Spring Fling dice run. They are part of the Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE (CBA/ABATE) of North Carolina and are the state’s motorcyclist rights and legislative organization.

The Dice Run started at the Cycle Gear store in Gastonia, NC with a ride to Blue Ridge Harley dealership in Hickory, and finishing at the Mountaineer Tavern in Kings Mountain, NC. All the proceeds from the run benefit charitable donations and expenses of Gaston CBA. It was a beautiful day for a ride with temps in the upper 60’s when I left home. Registration for the event was to start at 1:00pm, with the ride to start at 1:45. I left home about 12:15 heading east on Rte. 74.

It was the first long ride I took on “Miss Vickie” since I changed her rear tire. I couldn’t believe how smooth she rode.

Changing the tires on “Miss Vickie“ is the easiest way to make her feel young again. You don’t realize how bad the tires degrade until you change them.

I merged into I-85 and followed it until I exited at Exit 22.

The Cycle Gear store is right off the interstate. The parking lot for the store is off Franklin Boulevard - behind the store.

When I was backing into my parking spot, a man was watching me closely. After I parked, we started talking. His name was Mike, and he lives in Iron Station, NC. He really liked the paint job on “Miss Vickie’ He wanted to know if it was custom or factory. I told him that it was a factory paint job – all original. We had a very interesting conversation about

motorcycles. When he sat on “Miss Vickie”, he couldn’t believe how low the seat was.

Then we talked about his bike – a Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter that looked a lot like an Indian motorcycle. It even had a couple Indian badges on the gas tank. I chuckled about it being “almost an Indian”. He said that he bought it that way and was thinking about removing the Indian badges but was afraid of ruining the paint on the tank.

As I walked around, I bumped into “Panhead Red” from Carolina Thunder. He brought his celebrity bike. His bike is featured in Bob Karney’s calendar for 2021 in the month of June. We had an interesting talk. He confessed that he was wearing a full-face helmet because the wind was drying his eyes. He was hoping that the helmet would help.

I met a few more friends and had some interesting conversations about being in the military. I told them about my 4 years in the Navy, and how I was actually drafted in the Army before I joined the Navy. One man was in the Army for 20 years, and the other was going to join the Air Force if he got drafted – he didn’t.

At about 2:00, the road captain called everybody together for a brief meeting before the run and a prayer. Then, everybody went to their bikes and got in line to leave. There were quite a few motorcycles along with three Polaris Slingshots.

With a roar, they were gone, and all was quiet again. I heard that the ride went well, and all had a great time. I’ll watch the Full Throttle Cruisin’ Calendar and the Gaston County CBA Facebook page for future events. They are always a good time!

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Full Throttle Biker Church Rallies Around One Of Their Own Ride For Debi

By: Lincoln Infield

Throttle Biker Church in Pleasant Garden, NC is a come as you are church that carries a biker theme and although you don’t have to be a biker to attend, the majority of its patrons are riders themselves. On April 17th, the FBC community came together to help one of their own. Debi Hoffman had been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, had a double mastectomy and 2 of 3 lymph nodes removed. She had also gone through 7 weeks of radiation 5 days a week.

Now, that’s a lot for anyone to go through and like the biker community is known to do, they rallied to show their love and support and raise a little bit of cash to ease the strain of emotional and economic burden for a friend in need.

Registration for the ride was at 9:30 am with kickstands up at 11am.

I got to the church and found myself lined up in the back of a pretty good line of motorcycles. Registration got you a raffle ticket, but that was a trick. There was so much cool stuff up on the raffle table there was no way you weren’t gonna buy more tickets! I chunked a few tickets in to win an acoustic guitar, tool pouches, and other items of interest in time to hear Preacher Man Randy Austin call for everyone’s attention.

The ride was gonna be a police escorted ride out through the country and naturally we were gonna pause for a prayer. It was a beautiful day for a ride and the route couldn’t have been any better. We just cruised along at a good steady pace through the rolling countryside. The police escort had all the intersections taken care of for us and we just kept on rolling. I dig the ull

police escort for many reasons on rides with as many riders as we had, but on this particular ride we went over three one lane bridges which was awesome but could have been a bit hairy if not for the escort!

I don’t know if you have ever noticed, but when the ride is over, everyone is in a good mood. Today’s ride was no different, it had to be a mixture of putting some miles on during a beautiful day and the smell of barbecue cooking on the grill!

I sure was hungry too! I was getting around snapping photos of folks and ran into a bunch of friends. I even ran into Cecil Pickler, who is pastor at First Biker Church of America in Kernersville, NC. It was great to see everyone. Debi Hoffman, the beneficiary of the ride was also in attendance with her husband Rod “Hot Rod” Hoffman. She was in great spirits for all she has been through and it was a pleasure to meet her, for sure. I couldn’t wait any more and snagged a barbecue sandwich with slaw, a bag of chips, and a cold drink.

It really hit the spot.

The day was far from over and next up was a first for me, porta-john racing. You heard it right folks, porta-john racing. On one end of the parking lot stood two porta-johns on skids with tow straps attached to them. Now, for safety’s sake, each john was equipped with a four way harness to keep you from falling in, or out during your ride. Teams were quickly made up and

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Veronica wouldn’t take no for an answer. We were one of the last teams up, so we got a little education from watching the other teams run. I gotta say, I was a little bit nervous as I was strapped in to this racing porta-john, but Veronica did a heck of a job. Her rear tire was smokin and she fishtailed for a few feet, but she kept on getting it and we made a successful pass down the track! There were a lot of great teams running that afternoon and it was great for the riders and the spectators.

Debbie and Hot Rod Hoffman even got in on the fun. Debi made a comment along the lines of that everyone came out to support her and she wanted to participate in all the events of the day. When it was all said and done, the Father and Daughter team of Mark and Kailyn Hennis were dubbed the PortaJohn Racing Champs and that is a heck of title to carry around.

Two tons of raffles were up next and folks went home with a bunch of great prizes. Hot Rod Hoffman lucked out and won the guitar! The 50/50 was the last item of the day and “No Clue” of the Remnant Sons Surry County Chapter donated the $316 straight back to Debi and Hot Rod. It was a great day with a great group of riders. We rode, laughed, made new friends and raced porta-johns all to help out one of our own. It was a real biker event. I hope that the donations and the love that Debi received that afternoon help her on her journey. Thanks to Full Throttle Biker Church for putting on a great event and to everyone who came out to help make it a success.

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Carson’s Flamingo Landing Ride

By: Pam Irvin

House, a member of the Knights Order, was scrolling on Facebook one day when he noticed a request for flamingo yard ornaments. Being from Florida, he found this request interesting here in the mountains. He made contact to see what the reason for this request was. April Mull told him she had two autistic sons, Carson and Avery. Carson had told her that they needed pink flamingos for their yard. Robert has an autistic son as well, so this was close to his heart. Robert has a theme bike for Autism Awareness. Robert told me that he has puzzle pieces that when he meets someone with autism, he lets them put a piece on his bike so that they are forever a part of this rolling masterpiece.

After he spoke with April, Robert decided to contact his friends in Florida about getting flamingos sent to him. Since he is a member of the motorcycle community, he also thought it would be an excellent idea to gather up who he could go with him to deliver the items that he had collected. Robert’s mail was flooded with flamingos. He ended up collecting 60 flamingo yard ornaments. He also reached out to the local Chrome Angels chapter president, Tina “Jonezy” Jones to obert

see if she knew anyone who could get WW2 items. Jonezy contacted me and we were able to gather items from Old Grouch’s Military Surplus in Clyde. Old Grouch’s also made and donated a set of dog tags for Avery.

Only one week and a half after finding out about this, Robert had organized a group of riders to gather and deliver the items to the family. On Sunday April 25th, Carson’s Flamingo Landing Ride took place. The group delivered flamingos and the WW2 items to Carson, Avery and their parents, April and Donald. The boys were so excited to see all of the motorcycles. They were also very excited about the autism bike. Some of the groups that participated were Knights Order, God’s Misfits, Sons of the Savior, Chrome Angelz and the Combat Vets.

Once again, the motorcycle community showed their love and support for things that they are passionate about. I look forward to participating in more events with Robert and watching the progress of the Autism Awareness bike as he completes the puzzle.

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Jesus Christ Or Satan I’m sitting here writing this article, the Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally is going on. If you’ve been to one, you know what goes on.

Some of it is good and some of it is not so good. People come here to have a good time. When you have a chance to just sit back and watch the people, you have to wonder if they act and dress like that at home.

Our Ministry sets up a table with bibles and tracts for anyone to take. We don’t force Jesus on anyone. Some will walk by the table and stop to see what we have, and some will look the other way. The ones that stop and talk may add a name to our prayer list. Satan is holding his breath to see what happens. Some would rather you be holding a beer in your hand than a bible and that’s what Satan loves.

It’s just like what’s going on now, the media talking about the gas shortage and that you need to fill up. People are lining up at the gas pumps and fighting over a place in line. Satan loves to see this going on. What we need to do is not panic and have more faith in God. Take what you need and leave some for someone else.

Do you want what God has to offer or do you want to stay with Satan? God’s promises are the same today as they were years ago. To receive His promises, you have to receive Him. Romans 13:11-14. 11) And do this, knowing the time, that s

now it is high time to awake out of sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12) The night is far spent, the day is at hand, Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness and let us put on the armor of light. 13) Let us walk properly as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. 14) But put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lust.

If you want to live with Jesus Christ and have His promises, just ask Him to come into your heart and live for Him. If you don’t like living for Jesus Christ, I’m sure Satan will take you back.

Philippians 2:10-11says that one day (10)at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,(11)and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Will you go with Jesus Christ or with Satan?

It’s your choice

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Marvin Earl Pulliam

By Mandy McGillion

Earl Pulliam was the son of the late James Earl Pulliam and Mary Louise Bozeman (Guynell). He was born on April 30, 1962, in Alamance County. He transitioned into eternal rest on April 14, 2021, at Hospice of Alamance-Caswell.

Marvin was a graduate of Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, NC and a loyal member of the Christian Tabernacle Church of Christ. He had the biggest heart and would do anything for someone in need without thinking twice. Marvin was so talented with many skills and was always dedicated to do his best work. He was a quiet, kind, and helpful soul.

Marvin will be dearly missed and cherished by his family and dear friends.

Marvin leaves his mother: Mary Louise Bozeman of the home and his children: Candace Marie Faucette, Crystal Nicole Pulliam, Shanteia Pulliam, Ryan Earl Pulliam and Marshay Shinice Pulliam; his brother: James Douglas Pulliam (Donna); his sisters Inell Moore (Gerald) and Christie Brown (Gregory), ten grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles as well as a multitude of family and dear friends to cherish his loving and lasting memories.

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Bikers Ride To Help Thy Neighbor

By: Len “3 Wheel” Montgomery he McDowell family got up the morning of March 2, 2021 like any other day, prepared for work and headed out. A typical Tuesday meant that Matthew and Jessica went off to earn for the family while Matthew’s mother, Mary McDowell, would stay behind to care for her granddaughter Payton. But as fate would have it, on this day, the entire family headed out together not realizing that this would be the last time they would be able to enjoy their home. About an hour or so later a neighbor called to share some unfortunate news: their home was engulfed in flames.

Matthew and Jessica had purchased an old farmhouse a mere two years earlier. The home was originally built in 1910.

Having relocated to the area, they had focused on getting settled in. Between work and a new child, they had not met a lot of people in their new community. Over the past few years, they had remodeled their home. A roof leak had prompted a new roof the previous September. The kitchen and living room had been completely remodeled and flooring throughout the home had been replaced. They had spent time and money building both a home and a future for their family. But their fortune changed that morning just thirty minutes after they left.

Firefighters responded about 9:15 to the call. Twenty-two firetrucks from four or five firehouses responded, constantly bringing in water to contain the fire as the home was not on a public water system. Despite the efforts, the home was destroyed. The new roof collapsed as the supporting structure beneath it gave way to the flames. Surrounding trees were

also burnt, though no other homes were close enough to be affected.

Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire had come from either the meter box or breaker box. This put the fire starting right at the head of Mary’s bed and a mere ten feet from where Payton slept. Had Mary and Payton stayed behind that morning, this story could have taken an even uglier turn.

As it was, the family lost their three dogs to the fire. And the family cat has not been seen since.

The McDowell’s home and its content were all damaged with a few exceptions. They were able to pick up a few things that, though damaged, still held sentimental value. Matthew was able to recover three books that his grandfather had written that were in his nightstand. The outside of the nightstand was charred, the contents of the drawer was miraculously undamaged.

They did have homeowner’s insurance. However, the policy only covered the basics for the mortgage. And due to the increasing costs of lumber and other building materials, the estimated cost of rebuilding far exceeded the limits of the policy by about $120,000. (Note to self: check my own policy coverage).

The McDowell’s are currently staying a mile from their land in a farmhouse owned by a man they had not previously met. Given that was not in use at the time, the owner graciously offered them the place as a short-term solution until they can figure things out and rebuild. They are close enough to keep the chickens fed and

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still sift through to salvage a few things. The community has donated many items for necessities. They still need to clear the land and the debris to prepare for a new home. Plans are to put a manufactured or modular home back on the lot soon.

And that brings us to May 1st when Help Thy Neighbor Johnston County had put together a benefit ride for the McDowell’s, a family that no one in the organization had met previously. The ride began at Tart’s Grocery in Garner. By the time they were giving ride instructions and praying for a safe ride, 91 bikes had gathered. And by the time they reached the final stop at Plan B in Smithfield, the group had increased to over 100 bikes. Coming through town, the Smithfield Police Department blocked intersections for the riders, which were now led by a Smithfield Fire Engine. Everyone arrived safe and the festivities began.

There was plenty of food to feed everyone. Fourteen shoulders had been pulled for some fantastic barbecue with baked beans, green beans and bread. A slice of cake completed the meal. The heaping plates were more than this guy could eat.

If anyone left hungry, that was on them. While folks were eating, Adam Hill keep everyone entertained with music (this guy does a great one man show). There was a booth set up for axe throwing, a 50/50 raffle and a table full of donated items being raffled off, and a knife custom made by Anvil to Edge specifically for this event was auctioned. The proceeds, totaling $3,807, went to the McDowell family to help rebuild their future.

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The Last Big Harley Drags For Atlanta Dragway Story and photos by Alan Dockery everal Carolina race teams were at Commerce, Georgia’s Atlanta Dragway in the middle of April for the last race down this famous strip.

Well, the last Big Harley Drags anyway. Two weeks later the National Hot Rod Association held the Southern Nationals as the Final Event T-Shirts declared racing there is over.

Next time you see Bill Rowe, All Harley Drag Racing Association Boss, thank him for setting up this race and giving us one more time to enjoy a great old drag strip. A large apartment community has been built overlooking the staging lanes. And we know, those folks ain’t gonna be race fans. Like so many race tracks the property is too valuable for us to just play on it.

OK, wipe the tears outta your eyes and I’ll tell y’all a little about the race. Atlanta was the 2021 season opener for the All Harley Drag Racing Association. Bill revived AHDRA last year and Harley Drags fans are happy since it means we get more races in our area. Commerce was a good one, too. I saw several of my old biker race fans there. Some even camped “on the hill” like we did for many years.

A bunch of the Top Fuel field in Georgia was from the Carolinas or had close ties. Jay Turner Racing machines based in

Tii Tharpe Julian, NC, were well represented. Many of the entries in the field was racers y’all know. Tii Tharpe, East Bend, NC; Tyler Wilson, Walnut Cove, NC; Mike Beland, Maiden, NC and Tracy Kile, Asheville, NC, competed in the Top Fuel field. Jay Turner made it to the final round before losing to Ryan Perry.

Johnny Vickers and his Hawaya Racing shop in the mountains is building Top Fuel Harleys now. Tim Kerrigan from California rode one of Johnny’s newest, very impressive builds. I need to ride over to Johnny’s shop and do a story for y’all on his new Top Fuelers.

Armon Furr, Orangeburg, SC, lost to Michael Balch in the Nitro Funny Bike final round. Sam White, Chapin, SC, went out in the Pro Fuel Semi-final round.

Mike Motto, Richlands, NC, won the Pro Open Class. Man, I love those big motor gas bikes.

Ken Strauss, Terrell, NC, qualified at the top of the quickest index class, Top Eliminator, running against a 9.30 second index. Then he won it in the final round with a 9.473.

Sorry if I missed some of the other Carolina teams, I didn’t get my usual paperwork this time.

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Tracy Kile watch. They do big burnouts on those powerful built streettype machines. And with no wheelie bars, they can be tough to hold down. So, I dig the wheelies as they hit second gear and hook up.

Some of the sportsman class racers y’all cheer for were down there in Georgia. Richard Boone and David Minton were making passes. The Big Injun Guys from Cherokee

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and Rick Medford were going rounds. The Dial-In ET Class is always full of local racers.

Sadly, another famous old drag strip is gone to the developers. I liked going to Commerce where they first raced in the mid1970’s. For my adult life, it was a nice upscale strip. My buddies and I camped there many weekends. Several of us celebrated our birthdays in Mid-April at Harley Drags in Georgia. Even when they would not let us to camp with just our motorcycles and tents inside the fence, and made us camp across the ditch, we always had fun at Commerce.

But ya know what, we still have Rockingham Dragway and some other great strips. If you want to see a whole bunch of Nitro-Fueled Harley Drag Bikes plus lots of quick gas bikes and sportsman racers, then you must come to Rockingham Dragway June 4 – 6 for the AHDRA Nitro Summer Nationals. We will be camped in the shade for the weekend and having a great time at the Harley Drags.

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Play Day – Pay Day Poker Run

ay is a big month for motorcyclists, it’s

motorcycle awareness month, the beginning of consistently warm weather, and there are a ton of great events to kick off the warm weather riding season. 2021 brought a new event, the Play Day - Pay Day Poker Run, into the fold for the month of May and a chance to take home a top prize of $1000 with proceeds from the event going to the Spina Bifida Association. $1000 is a hell of a prize but that wasn’t all, second place prize was $500, third place $300 and fourth place $200. Honestly, the $200 fourth place prize is a damn good payout on a $20 buy in and would certainly cover the day’s gas, a steak dinner, and leave a little cheese in your pocket!

Dano Simmons of South Main Customs in Kannapolis, NC had been talking about wanting to host this goliath poker run for a while now and was, like many others, thwarted by 2020.

Another year of planning gathered a good group of vendors, sponsors and put the Play Day Pay Day Poker Run on May 1, 2021. It was a beautiful day and the normally quiet roads in Kannapolis were swarming with bikers ready to enjoy a day of riding and the prospect of going home with a pocket full of cash.

Dano had reserved his parking lot for vendors and registration, and members of the Concerned Bikers Association directing traffic parked the 3 neighboring parking lots full of bikes. The registration line was moving quickly but trailed out the edge of the park-

ing lot. $20 got you a poker hand sheet, your first card and directions to the stops along the way. A DJ was on site spinning tunes and making general announcements like making sure everyone knew to buy tickets for the raffle prizes. There was a long table of great prizes, including helmets, leathers, and other motorcycle accessories. It was a Chinese raffle, so you could specify what you were trying to win by putting tickets in the bucket in front of specific prizes. It’s a great way to do a raffle and creates a more exciting experience.

It was a huge gathering of bikes, so groups left out on their own starting at 11am with the last bike out at 12 noon. Since the ride wasn’t a led ride, you could go to the stops in any order that you wanted, but if you were going in order the route was to Tamarac Marina in Salisbury, then to Andy’s Sunoco station in Richfield, followed by Elysium Ink in Concord and then back to South Main Customs in Kannapolis. Poker hand stations were set up at all the stops on the 66 mile loop of beautiful back roads and it was a great ride.

Back at South Main Customs, Shannon Rights of the McGrath Law Firm, who was a major sponsor of the event, was also giving out prizes to lady riders, since it was International Female Ride Day. The Charlotte CBA had a prize wheel going and were handing out CBA Swag. Down the side of the building the food vendors were BUSY keeping the masses fed. The DJ kept the tunes rolling and intermittently pulled raffle tickets, but everyone

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had their fingers crossed that the cards they pulled would rank in the top 4 hands. The poker cards were tallied and Dano took the mic accompanied by his wife, Gina and son Casey . Kelly Taylor took home $200 for 4th place with 3 10’s, Brooks won $300 for the 3rd place hand with 3 aces. Man, three aces are hard to beat, but the craziest thing happened there was a 3 way tie for 1st place. Harold Smith, Nick Jenkins and Jay Muma all had 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 straights. What are the odds of that? Harold and Nick were initially announced

ad winners and drew high low cards to decide the winner.

Minutes later Jay’s hand was discovered but Dano made it right and hooked Jay up with some cash, too.

The Play Day Pay Day Poker Run was a great event, with a great ride. Dano did it up right and I sure hope to see it become an annual event. Big thanks to South Main Customs, and all the sponsors that helped make this event happen. Keep your eye on the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine’s Cruisin’ Calendar for next year’s event and all the events in between.

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Road Riders for Jesus Host Julie Eberly Foundation Charity Ride

By: Road Riders for Jesus & Chi

Julie Michelle Eberly Memorial Foundation took place on April 17, 2021. Julie was involved in a terrible tragedy that ultimately took her life. As she and her husband, Ryan, were traveling down I-95 through Lumberton, the families’ life would change forever. Gunshots rang out after their car got too close to another. This example of “Road Rage” is all too familiar with folks on motorcycles. Although this couple is from another state and had no relationships in Lumberton, we felt as a Motorcycle Ministry that we could show the “Love of Christ” by having this benefit ride.

Coming together to support families in a time of need is part of what we do as “Road Riders for Jesus”. Yes, people may see us on motorcycles and see us in a certain light but this patch we wear on our back says it all. We are, “Riding for Jesus, Living for God and Being led by the charity ride to benefit the

Spirit”. In doing these things, it allows us, as a motorcycle ministry, to show the Love of Jesus Christ to others.

There were also others involved in this benefit ride. Smyrna Baptist Church’s Young Women’s Group took care of the registration and a lemonade stand was set up by JD & Kimberly Moore in honor of their son Jacob who died at the age of 7 from cancer.

As we rode through the countryside, it gave us time to reflect on our purpose and enjoy God’s creation. Even though this ride didn’t have as many riders, it was great to show support to a family during their time of grief. All proceeds from this ride went to the foundation that was created to honor Julie.

A special thanks goes out to all that participated, organized and promoted this ride. Being “The Hands and Feet of Jesus” helps us to love and support others in time of need.

First Thessalonians 5:11 “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do” which means to encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing.

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AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Famer And Racing Legend Dick Mann Passes

Mann, a two-time AMA Grand National Champion, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 ICKERINGTON, Ohio — Dick “Bugsy” Mann, one of the most versatile racers to ever throw a leg over a motorcycle, passed away on April 26 at the age of 86.

Mr. Mann, born June 13, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, was a two-time AMA Grand National Champion (1963 and 1971), and became best known for being the first person to achieve a motorcycle racing Grand Slam, which involved winning across all five types of circuits included in the Grand National Championship: road racing, TT, short track, halfmile and mile. When he retired from racing in 1974, Mann had 24 national victories, which — at the time — placed him second in all-time wins within the AMA Grand National Series.

While Mann got his racing start in scrambles, he soon got hooked on turning left on dirt ovals, and after some time learning his trade, headed to the professional racing circuit in 1954, turning expert in 1955.

He achieved his first national win at the Peoria TT in 1959,

quickly establishing himself as an elite racer in the series.

Mann also helped pioneer the sport of motocross in the U.S., competing in several of the early AMA professional motocross races in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Perhaps Mann’s most fulfilling national win was his victory in the 1970 Daytona 200 aboard the then-new Honda CB750.

He’d been racing the Daytona 200 for 15 years and finished second three times, and in 1970 finally got to the top step of the podium, holding off rising stars and future Hall of Famers Gary Nixon and Gene Romero, as well as former world champion and Hall of Famer Mike Hailwood. That win wasn’t just Mann’s first victory at the 200, but the first time a Honda had won an AMA national.

Despite retiring from professional racing in 1974, Mann returned to his trail-riding roots in 1975, qualifying for the United States International Six Days Trial team, competed for the U.S. on the Isle of Man, and brought home a bronze medal.

Beyond being a legendary racer, Mann’s mentorship of the next generation of American racers and future Hall of Famers like Dave Aldana, Mert Lawwill and Kenny Roberts, was just as important.

In 1995, Mr. Mann was presented with the AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the sport. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.

About the American Motorcyclist Association Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com. Join the AMA today!

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New Harley-Davidson® Icons Collection Celebrates American Motorcycle Design

MILWAUKEE (April 26, 2021) – HarleyDavidson today announced its new Icons Collection, an annual program offering very limited edition motorcycle models designed to elevate traditional forms and celebrate Americana, either by revisiting classic Harley-Davidson design themes or by exploring ideas that represent the future of motorcycle style.

The Icons Collection will present one or two models annually, with a single production run for each motorcycle model. Production of that model will never be resumed or repeated. Each Icons Collection motorcycle will be serialized, and the purchaser will receive a certificate of authenticity.

The Harley-Davidson® Icons Collection will debut with the introduction of the Electra Glide® Revival™ model, a retro-classic motorcycle for the nostalgist who longs to ride a bike with style both distinctive and timeless. Global production of the Electra Glide Revival model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 serialized examples, scheduled to reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealers in late April, with an MSRP of $29,199.

The look of the Electra Glide Revival model is inspired by the 1969 Electra Glide, the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle available with an accessory “batwing” fairing. In 1969, the accessory fairing and saddlebags were only offered in white molded fiberglass, and the Electra Glide Revival replicates that look with a Birch White painted finish. The period-inspired tank medallion and Electra Glide script on the front fender complete the look. The Electra Glide Revival will be offered in a single color scheme

inspired by the original 1969 colorway: The two-tone fuel tank in Hi-Fi Blue and Black Denim bisected with a Birch White stripe, with Hi-Fi Blue paint on the fenders and side panels.

Design highlights of the Electra Glide Revival model include a solo saddle with a black-and-white cover and a chrome rail, mounted over an adjustable coil spring and shock absorber, also a nod to Harley-Davidson FL models from the 1960s and a functional feature that adds rider comfort.

Chrome steel laced wheels and wide whitewall tires add to the nostalgic look, as do brilliant chrome on front fender rails and saddlebag rails, front fender skirt, Ventilator air cleaner cover, fork covers, and auxiliary lights.

Old school cool never looked so good.

The Electra Glide Revival model is powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 114 VTwin engine which delivers inspiring performance and classic Harley-Davidson look-sound-feel. More information is available online at: Harley-Davidson.com/The Icons Collection or at your local Harley-Davidson dealership.

Laconia Motorcycle Week

It looks like Laconia, New Hampshire’s Laconia Motorcycle Week is a go for 2021. The Laconia City Council has approved the return of pre-pandemic parking and traffic flow levels for this year’s event. The Council’s vote paves the way for a full capacity 98th Anniversary and will be held from June 12th–20th, 2021.

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Laconia Motorcycle Week began as a gypsy tour in 1916 and sanctioned racing events officially began in 1938.

The rally is not considered an “Annual” event because it was not held for 7 times due to national/world events such as the Great Depression, WWII, etc. In 2017, the American Motorcyclist Association officially recognized Laconia Motorcycle Week as the oldest national gypsy tour in the country.

Weirs Beach, within the City of Laconia, is the ‘ground zero’ area of the rally and is where a majority, though not all, vendors and entertainment is located.

Daily Gypsy Tours (guided motorcycle scenic rides) also leave from Rally Headquarters, which is located right in Weirs Beach on Lakeside Ave. There is a wide variety races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, including the Vintage Races & American Flat Track Races during the first weekend and the Loudon Classic Super Bike Races during the 2nd weekend.

There’s a HillClimb exposition up Tower Street in Weirs Beach on Tuesday, leading up to the big AMASanctioned HillClimb on Wednesday at Gunstock Mountain Resort. In addition, there are charity rides, motorcycle-skill contests, bike shows and build-offs, and more! For a detailed schedule of events, go to the Official Rally Website and view each day’s schedule: Laconiamcweek.com/schedule-of-events.

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resolution addressing motorcyclist profiling.

The resolution H. Res. 366 has three key points: (1) promoting increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling; (2) encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcycle profiling; and (3) urging State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcyclist profiling in written policies and training materials.

With the U.S. Senate on record on the topic and state capitals around the nation taking action it is imperative the House of Representatives follow suit and pass H. Res 366.

President of the MRF, Kirk ‘Hardtail’ Willard, stated “We thank Representatives Walberg, Burgess, Bustos and Pocan for their leadership on this important issue.

Motorcyclists in every state are impacted by profiling. This issue isn’t going away, and it’s well past time for the House of Representatives to go on the record about the need to end motorcyclist profiling.”

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Motorcycle Riders Foundation May 3, 2021 House Resolution 366

On Friday, April 30, 2021, champions of the motorcycling community in the House of Representatives introduced a

Introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), S.1014 became Public Law December 23, 2020. The bill, the Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, establishes a commission to recommend ways to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, the first all-paved U.S. highway, “the Mother Road”, that was completed in 1926 and ran from Chicago to Los Angeles.

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The new 15- member commission includes representatives from the states through which Route 66 ran: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

The commission will terminate on December 31, 2026.

Send ‘Get Well’ Wishes To Gloria

Gloria Tramonton Struck, ‘grande dame’ of motorcycling, whose 2018 autobiography “Gloria, A Lifetime Motorcyclist” inspires legions of women riders is currently on hiatus from riding. We all wish her well and hope to see her out and about very soon.

Lori Struck DeSilva reports: “My Mom Gloria Tramontin Struck had surgery for a blockage a few weeks ago & is home recuperating. My daughter, granddaughter & I are taking turns caring for her. She is doing as well as to be expected but asks for prayers for a speedy recovery. I’ve been asked about cards. I’m sure they will put a smile on her face.”

Gloria Struck P.O. Box 355 Clifton, NJ. 07015

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People & Places

People & Places

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Spokes & Jokes

66 The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine staff screens hundreds of jokes each month. We make no claim to being politically correct. Most PC jokes just aren’t funny. If you are offended by any of the jokes on this page, take heart in the fact that we go to great lengths to offend everyone equally. This is not a hate crime!

At our house we call it “pickin” and it is symbolic of your acceptance in the group.

We live in the United States Of The Offended, so get over it!!

relative, or even a neighbor to take her seat?” The man shakes his head. “No,” he says. “They’re all at the funeral.”

Two campers are walking through the woods when a huge brown bear suddenly appears in the clearing about 50 feet in front of them. The bear sees the campers and begins to head toward them. The first guy drops his backpack, digs out a pair of sneakers, and frantically begins to put them on. The second guy says, “What are you doing?

Sneakers won’t help you outrun that bear.”

“I don’t need to outrun the bear,” the first guy says. “I just need to outrun you.”

day the husband comes home, and the roof is fixed. So is the plumbing. So is the car.

He asks his wife what happened. “Oh, I had a handyman come in and fix them,” she says. “Great! How much is that going to cost me?” he snarls. The wife says, “Nothing. He said he’d do it for free if I either baked him a cake or slept with him.” “Uh, well, what kind of cake did you make?” asks the husband. “What do I look like,” she says, “Betty Crocker?”

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An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle.

She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at the top of her lungs, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it.. Get out of the car!” The four men didn’t wait for a second threat. They got out of the car and ran like mad. The lady, somewhat shaken, then proceeded to load her shopping bags in the back of the car and got into the driver’s seat. She was so shaken that she could not get her key into the ignition. She tried and tried, and then realized why. It was for the same reason she had wondered why there was a football, a Frisbee, and two 12-packs of beer on the front seat. A few minutes later, she found her own car four or five spaces farther down. She loaded her bags into her car and drove to the police station to report her mistake. The sergeant to whom she told the story couldn’t stop laughing. He pointed to the other end of the counter, where four pale men were reporting a carjacking by a mad, elderly woman described as white, less than five feet tall, glasses, curly white hair, and carrying a large handgun. No charges were filed. If you’re going to have a senior moment, make it memorable!

It’s the World Cup Final, and a man makes his way to his seat right next to the pitch.

He sits down, noticing that the seat next to him is empty. He leans over and asks his neighbor if someone will be sitting there. “No,” says the neighbor. “The seat is empty.” “This is incredible,” said the man. “Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Final and not use it?”

The neighbor says, “Well actually the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first World Cup Final we haven’t been to together since we got married.” “Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. That’s terrible….But couldn’t you find someone else, a friend,

Curtis & Leroy bought a mule for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day. The next morning the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, fellows, I have some bad news, the mule died last night.” Curtis & Leroy replied, “Well, then just give us our money back.” The farmer said, “Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.” They said, “OK then, just bring us the dead mule.” The farmer asked, “What in the world ya’ll gonna do with a dead mule?” Curtis said, “We gonna raffle him off.” The farmer said, “You can’t raffle off a dead mule!” Leroy said, “We shore can! We don’t hafta tell nobody he’s dead!” A couple of weeks later, the farmer ran into Curtis & Leroy at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and asked. “What’d you fellers ever do with that dead mule?”

They said, “We raffled him off like we said we wuz gonna do.” Leroy said, “We sold 500 tickets fer two dollars apiece and made a profit of $898.” The farmer said, “Didn’t anyone complain?” Curtis said, “Well, the feller who won got upset. So we gave him his two dollars back.” Curtis and Leroy now work for the government. They’re overseeing the Bailout & Stimulus Programs.

A newlywed couple moves into their new house. One day the husband comes home from work and his wife says, “Honey, you know, in the upstairs bathroom one of the pipes is leaking, could you fix it?”

The husband says, “What do I look like, Mr. Plumber?” A few days go by, and he comes home from work and his wife says, “Honey, the car won’t start. I think it needs a new battery. Could you change it for me?”

He says, “What do I look like, Mr. Goodwrench?” Another few days go by, and it’s raining pretty hard. The wife finds a leak in the roof. She says, “Honey, there’s a leak on the roof! Can you please fix it?” He says, “What do I look like, Bob Vila?” The next

A woman meets a man in a bar. They talk; they connect; they end up leaving together.

They get back to his place, And as he shows her around his apartment, She notices that one wall of his bedroom is completely filled with soft, sweet, cuddly teddy bears. It was obvious that he had taken quite some time to lovingly arrange them and she was immediately touched by the amount of thought he had put into organizing the display. There were small bears all along the bottom shelf, medium-sized bears covering the length of the middle shelf, and huge, enormous bears running all the way along the top shelf. She found it strange for an obviously masculine guy to have such a large collection of Teddy Bears. She is quite impressed by his sensitive side but doesn’t mention this to him. They share a bottle of wine and continue talking, and after a while, she finds herself thinking, ‘Oh my God! Maybe, this guy could be the one!

Maybe he could be the future father of my children?’ She turns to him and kisses him lightly on the lips. He responds warmly.

They continue to kiss, the passion builds, and he romantically lifts her in his arms and carries her into his bedroom where they rip off each other’s clothes and make hot, steamy love. She is so overwhelmed that she responds with more passion, more creativity, and more heat than she has ever known. After an intense, explosive night of raw passion with this sensitive guy, they are lying there together in the afterglow.

The woman rolls over, gently strokes his chest and asks coyly, “Well, how was it?”

The guy gently smiles at her, strokes her cheek, looks deeply into her eyes, and says: “Help yourself to any prize from the middle shelf.”

A man opens the door and sees a snail on the porch. He picks up the snail and throws it as far as he can. Three years later there’s a knock on the door. He opens it and sees the same snail. The snail says: “What the hell was that all about?”