West Coast Vintage Dirt Track Series
4/25-26 (Round 1) Rosamond
6/14 (Round 2) Lancaster
9/20 (Round 3) TBA
9/26 (Round 4) Bakersfield
10/17-18 (Round 5) Rosamond
http://www.eddiemulderswcvdts.com
Contact at: 661-944-1184

April 23 - 26, 2009                Helena, Arkansas
The rally headquarters is at 105 Sonny Payne Drive in Helena. Registration begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday. The event will include a bike parade, poker run, bike show, bike games, and Dyno shoot-out. Cash prizes/trophies awarded to the winners. There will also be music. All bikes …

The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the coast-to-coast route for its 15th annual motorcycle ride, to take place May 8 – 17. NASCAR driver and Charity Ride founder Kyle Petty will lead a field of more than 200 riders as they wind their way from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast in an effort to raise awareness of and funds for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.
Riders will depart from Stevenson, Wash., on May 8, making overnight stops in Richland, Wash.; Sun Valley, Idaho; …

Closeout the season with the AMA Road Race Grand Championships, September 11-13, as the best amateur riders vie for national championships, bragging rights and the coveted Horizon Award.
http://www.midohio.com/Schedule/AMA-Road-Race-Grand-Championships

Unicrystal Holiday’s eagerly awaited event ‘Trans Himalayan Motorcycle Safari’, a three week adventure bike safari campaign will begin with the bikers’ arrival at New Delhi from July 10, 2009. An ideal choice to beat the heat of summers and a delicious mix of thrill and adventure, Himalayas form an ideal choice for the 2009 Trans Himalayan Motorcycle Safari, providing a good combination of a popular destination and a great riding adventure.
Safari organiser Mr. Vinay Tyagi and his dedicated team have three full weeks of adventure planned, with all the routes …

April 4th & 5th, 2009
Spring means one thing to motorcyclists – taking the bike out of storage and getting ready to hit the road. Whether it’s for commuting, weekend rides or plans for that big road trip there’s a sense of purpose for riders once the snow melts. The Spring Show, presented by Mantha Insurance and taking place April 4 & 5 at the International Centre, is timed perfectly to provide a one-stop shopping opportunity for all motorcyclists.
New 2009 model motorcycles on display include touring and cruising bikes, street …

The 22nd annual SK-Service Japanese, British and European Motorcycle Auction and swapmeet is the oldest and longest running swap meet of its kind in the state. It’s a great event that I’ve been attending for the best of six years now. We always bring a full trailer home, and our wallets have yet to be completely empty!
From the site:
TWO BIG DAYS: Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd 2009.  9 a.m -5 p.m.
Motorcycle auction held Saturday May 2nd, at noon.
Vendor setup Thursday April 30
FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC! Vendor …

June 6, 2009
4th Annual Japanese Motorcycle Saturday, Pickerington, Ohio
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — Thunder Run V, Oklahoma’s premier annual motorcycle and entertainment event that benefits Oklahomans with multiple sclerosis, will take place April 3rd through 5th, 2009, at OKC Thunder Cycles, 900 West Memorial Road in Oklahoma City. This year’s free event will feature Indianapolis 500 racing legend Al Unser, as well as returning emcee Brett
“The Big Schwag” Wagner from Speed Channel’s popular show, “Pass Time”.
Thunder Run V’s highlights include a poker run, one of the Unser family’s Indy 500 winning cars, a vintage bike show, the Go …

The 2009 Donnie Smith Motorcycle Show was a great success from all accounts! The vendors were out in force, and there was a good showing of local and international customs. Spectators were out en masse as well, to check out the latest in custom choppers, baggers, and bobbers. Here’s a short list of some of the better photo galleries of the 2009 show on the interwebs.