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Cover Story - CHDDA Rally In The Valley.............. 5 September 2011 Cruisin’ Calendar........................ 6 Harley’s Heros........................................................ 19 Virginia Beach Bike Classic Helmet Ticket Update.. 21 Benefit For Allison Hunt......................................... 25 Rally At Shady Side Dragway................................ 26 Winston-Salem Moose Riders Benefit................... 29 Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Ride 2011........ 30 AHDRA At Bristol Thunder In The Valley Nationals. 32 7th Annual Sunday Bash At Tilley H-D Of Statesville. 35 2nd Annual Charlie Mike Memorial/Iron Butt Ride... 36 1st Annual Backpacks For Kids.............................. 40 Always Remember................................................. 42 Let’s Keep It Going................................................. 44 3rd Annual Freedom Ride....................................... 46 Davis H-D Annual Open House And Bike Show.... 49 4th Annual Bethel Baptist Church Ride................... 52 Bros & Bro-ettes..................................................... 54 Summer Ragin’ And Roillin’ At The Roost.............. 56 NHTSA (Again) Pushes Helmet Laws.................... 60 I Ride Full Throttle.................................................. 63 SC Bikers For Bikers Foundation Benefit.............. 65 Ray Price Racing Puts On Strong Performance At AHDRA Bristol Race.............................................. 66 People & Places..................................................... 68 Spokes & Jokes..................................................... 71 ThunderZone.......................................................... 72 Baggerz Saloon Ladies’ Lock-In............................ 75 Obama Signs Lead Law Exemption Bill................. 77 Mark Cox Continues Momentum........................... 78

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STAFF Mark Infield Editor / Owner Mark@FTCarolinas.com

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PHOTOS Chaos, Alan, Linc, Scott, Kathy, Grant, Dolly, Biker Bob, Caroline, DJ Dana, Christian “Anchor” Pruitt, Steve Rowland, Pedro, DPapaBear, Buzz, Kevin “Chappy” Pitts, Quietman, Lydia, Biker Vicky, Rose & Lloyd, Meredith “Goldie” Golden, Jeanie Hood-Carter, Ron Palm

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America has had many defining moments. I was not yet born when President Franklin D. Roosevelt told the nation about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Addressing a Joint Session of Congress on December 8, 1941, he said that the prior day was “a date which will live in infamy”. Within an hour, Congress passed a formal declaration of war against Japan and officially brought the US into World War II. The address is regarded as one of the most famous American political speeches of the 20th century.

Life Magazine’s cover shot of Alfred Eisenstaedt’s “V-J Day in Times Square”, a picture of a sailor kissing a nurse at the end of WWII in 1945 is known as “The Kiss Seen Round The World” and is considered a defining image of the century. It signified, then and to this day, that the war was over. I still was not born, but I am aware of the image and it’s signifigance.

I remember looking out the window of shop class in high school and listening intently as the media announced that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated over the school PA system in November of 1963. The image of John Kennedy Jr. saluting the caisson as it passed by on his 3rd birthday is also an image that many remember with significant meaning. The Warren Commission Report, a 10-month investigation, was initially sealed for 75 years, but the picture, even though John Jr. is now passed away, lives on.

As technology improved, so did the media coverage of events that made history. Who can erase the images of the Space Shuttle Challenger as it broke apart just 73 seconds after launch in January of 1986?

This year, 10 years later, we remember the horror of September 11, 2001. For many of us, the memories are still very vivid if you pause to remember. I remember EXACTLY where I was when I saw the images of the first World Trade Center building billowing smoke. I stood and watched in disbelief as the second plane crashed into the other tower. The news reported a third plane crashing into the Pentagon Building and yet another, believed to be aimed at the White House or the Capitol Building, which crashed in a field in Shanksville, PA after passengers thwarted that plan. It was un nerving to say the least. I am sure that I am not alone when I say that I wondered what was next. As the news coverage continued, it became clear that this was most likely the worst attack on America in history.

I urge you to get out and participate in some of the remembrance runs and ceremonies that will commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9-11 this month. I also encourage you to Google 9-11 or go to YouTube and watch some of the video of the tragic events of that day. It is important that we do this so that we never forget. That is why there are memorials at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and the Flight 93 National Memorial. We must always remember.

God Bless America!

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You can submit your event 24/7 on our website www.FullThrottleMagazine. com E-Mail: Lincoln@FTCarolinas. com, phone: 336-885-5400, fax 336885-6794. We reserve the right to edit all submissions SEP 2-5 2 RIVER FALL BIKE RALLY Eden Fairgrounds, 13970 NC Hwy 87 N, Eden, NC. Vendors, frozen t-shirt contest, wet t-shirt contest, bike games, music. Susan susanthompson9@aol.com 336-613-3133.

SEP 2-5 FU EXTRAVAGANZA 2011 GRCMMCC, Saluda, NC. free camping, activities. In honor of our departed friend, Fred “FU” Uibel, FastFred Ruddock 843-345-5926.

SEP 2-3 BOONE BIKE RALLY High Country Fairgrounds, 748 Roby Greene Rd., Boone, NC. $15/Fri $25/Sat $30/ weekend. Bike games, vendors, wet t-shirt contest, bike wash, live music, camping. www.boonebikerally.com 828733-8060.

SEP 2-4 LABOR DAY & LUAU PARTY Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek Darby Rd., Ferguson, NC. 336-973-8405.

SEP 2-4 18TH ANNUAL EAST COAST TRIKE-IN Veteran’s Memorial Park, 691 West Lebanon St., Mount Airy, NC. Trike & bike show, games, camping, rides, 50/50, raffles, DJ, vendors. Tim nineon3@aol.com 919-327-0168.

SEP 2-4 DRAGON SLAYERS BASH Dragon Slayers MC Club House, 6401 Knightdale Eaglerock Rd, Knightdale, NC. Live music, bike games, vendors. help support Fire fighters Dragonslayersmc.com Snapper Snapper@bellsouth. net 919-369-9925.

SEP 2-5 HIS LABORING FEW BIKER FAMILY CAMPOUT Denton Farm Park, 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC. Free camping, free food, free Jesus, bike

show and bike games Sat, vendors daily, Baptism Sunday, live music, childrens activties, vendors wanted. hislaboringfew.com Popkorn cananland@juno.com 336-225-7224.

SEP 3 BULL CITY RUMBLE WITH RPT Brightleaf District, 1107 W. Main St., Durham, NC. Bike show, vendors, swap meet, tech sessions, raffle prizes, live music. Benefit Preservation Durham. www.rayprice.com/activities angelica 919-832-2261.

SEP 3 BENEFIT FOR MIKE HANNA Wendell’s Dipping Branch, 5132 Hwy 29 S., Anderson, SC. Reg 11am-1pm, $25/ solo $35/couple, cash prizes, live music, raffles & car show. Rain date Sept. 10th.

Mike Scott 864-352-2233, 864-2455559.

SEP 3 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Suck Bang Blow, 10099 Weddington Rd., Concord, NC. Miss. SBB bikini contest finals, bike wash, live music. 704-979-2569.

SEP 3 FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER BENEFIT Heavenly Hogg’s Riverside Bar and Grill, 3105 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC. $15 inc food, music, fun. Couples/$25. Live music, 50/50, raffle, bike games. Proceeds to find a cure for DSRCT, a rare and agressive childhood cancer. www.gifttocure.org Sally Klopper 714-600-2509.

SEP 3 WHEELS FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN BENEFIT RIDE The Other Place, 1453 Industry Dr., Burlington, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12. Live music, food. Proceeds benefit Loaves & Fishes.

336-213-5517.

SEP 3 REMEMBRANCE RUN Rolling Thunder Chp. 1. Britt Hotrodz, 3618 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9am, ride 11am. $20/ride incl, tshirt, arm band, lunch. Food, prizes, reading of the names at freedom park. Proceeds to send 17 POW’s to a POW homecoming reunion. www.theridehome.com Jim 910-321-7433.

SEP 3 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS BIKE NIGHT American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd., Fuquay, NC. Free food, drinks, music, 50/50, giveaways, games. 3pm-close.

919-557-5990.

SEP 4 GATOR GIRLS FASHION SHOW Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge, 14300 NC Hwy 18 S., Laurel Springs, NC. 336-258-7850.

SEP 5 LABOR DAY SEP 8 ROCKY MOUNT HARLEYDAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson, 928 N. Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. 252-4467292.

SEP 8 HOMETOWN HARLEYDAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT East Coast Wings & Grill, 744 Greenville Blvd SW # 115, Greenville, NC. 252-439-1345.

SEP 8-11 EMERALD ISLE BIKE RALLY Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle, NC. Bands, poker runs, bike show, bike stunt show, food, 50/50, vendors.

Proceeds benefit E.I Fire Dept & EMS, White Oak Elementary & Croatan High School. Same Shipp emeraldislebikerally@gmail.com SEP 9 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF NEW BERN BIKE NIGHT, 1613 hwy 70E, New Bern, NC. 6pm-9pm, music, food & cold beverages. 252-633-4060.

SEP 9 SOUND OF FREEDOM BROTHERHOOD RUN Legends Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 9, ride 10. Trivia ride. Free food, prizes, 50/50, bike wash and fun! Rain date 9/12. Benefits Special Operations Warrior Foundation and our deployed heroes. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/ post670 Don Sulpizio 910-813-9269.

SEP 9-11 THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES FALL MOTORCYCLE RALLY Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC. Tour rides, live music, bike builders, bike games, bike show, prizes, vendors. www.

HandlebarCorral.com Chris or Lori 828246-2101.

Cruisin’ Calendar SEP 9-11 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF FAYETTEVILLE Holiday Inn Bordeaux, 1701 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC. $50/advance $55 Day of event. Charity ride on 9/10 reg 9am, 3 canned food items. Gail Price 910-5275950.

SEP 10 GRAND OPENING The Cycle Shop, 2381 Gumtree Rd., WinstonSalem, NC. Live band, food & drinks.

336-293-4060.

SEP 10 FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS OF IREDELL CO POKER RIDE Tilley Harley-Davidson, 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. Ride 9am 704-8723883.

SEP 10 BIKERS FOR BIKERS POKER RUN Legend’s Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC. 910-867-2364.

SEP 10 NATIONAL OPEN HOUSE, BIKE SHOW, & SWAP MEET Davis Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC. Bike Show Reg 9:30am-12noon. Judging 12:15-12:45.

Trophies 2pm. Demo Rides 11am-1pm.

Swap Meet 9am-4pm. Great food, live music, & good times. www.davishd.com Jonathan jonathan@davishd.com 336227-1261.

SEP 10 RIDE TO END ALZHEIMER’S Pine Knolls St Joseph of the Pines, 590 Central Drive, Southern Pines, NC. Reg 8:30am-10:30am, ride 10:30am. $20 single/$30 with passenger inc breakfast, lunch. 50/50 raffle, cash door prizes.

Rain date 9/17. www.sjp.org Nathan Summers 910-246-3002.

SEP 10 STEELE ANGELS BACK TO SCHOOL POKER RUN Dog House Bar & Grill, 3049 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC. First out 12 Noon. Bring School Supplies or donation for run. After run, 50/50, door prizes, prizes. Wendy Rogers vettgirl64@aol.com 910-818-0458.

SEP 10 KIM TREADAWAY BENEFIT POKER RUN Iron Horse Motorcycles, 1600 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe,

NC. Reg 9:30am, ride 11am. $15/single, $20/double inc meal, extra hands $5.

BBQ dinner, raffle, auction, cash prizes.

Benefit to off set medical costs. Lynn Chance jayandlynn276@hotmail.com 704-485-8762.

SEP 10 4TH ANNUAL MOOSE POKER RUN FOR HOSPICE Boone Moose Lodge, 607 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC. Reg 10am, ride 10:30am. $20/ singles, $30/couple, inc food, t-shirt.

Benefits area Hospices. Rain date 9/17. http://lodge1805.moosepages.org/ Ben York benyork@charter.net 828-9640473.

7 & food. Benefits local Make-A-Wish kids. Bill Piliaris 843-524-4322.

SEP 10 LAKE GASTON FIRE & EMS BIKE & CAR SHOW Rosemont Vineyards & Winery, 1050 Blackridge Rd., LaCrosse, VA. Poker run, bike rodeo, live music, pig pickin’, vendors. www.lakegastonfire.com Andy Dorrier 434-636-3473.

SEP 10 FREEDOM FEST Crazy Horse, 5617 Market St., Wilmington, NC. Bike show, bikini bike wash, tattoo contest, charity raffle. 910-791-0101.

SEP 10 10TH ANNUAL CALVIN TAYLOR TOY RUN Lowe’s Hardware, 95 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville, NC. Ride @ 12pm, Reg at: Ghost Town H-D, Waynesville and Roses Plaza in Sylva. $10 or a new toy. Proceeds benefit NC Masonic Home for Children and Calvin Taylor Scholarship Foundation. Spons

by Free Masons & NC Hwy Patrol. Gene Canter 828-734-3439.

SEP 10 4TH ANNUAL SON’S OF AMVET’S VETERANS SUPPORT POKER RUN Amvets Post 13, 423 Marco Blvd, Lexington, NC. Reg 12pm, $15/single, $25/couple. 50/50, door prizes, bbq dinner. Benefits veterans needs.

Rain date 9/17. Rick Crawford truckman5430@yahoo.com 336-242-1392.

SEP 10 1ST ANNUAL BIKE SHOW & BBQ COOK OFF MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Shelton’s HarleyDavidson, 606 Corporate Dr, Goldsboro, NC. 10am-3pm, bike show reg 10am-12, bbq cook-off 11am-1pm, $5/admission.

Live music, vendors. Jimmy Brown 919731-2776.

SEP 10 5TH ANNUAL FALL BIKE RALLY FOR INJURED BIKERS Tri County Bikers Helping Bikers, Market Street Saloon, 7690 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC. Bike Show reg 11am $15/fee, raffles, 50/50, live music, vendors. Proceeds benefit injured bikers.

843-864-6598.

SEP 10 BIKES AT WALSTONE 2ND ANNUAL BIKE SHOW Walstone Baptist Church, 260 Walstone Rd., Fayetteville, NC. trophies, food, drinks and fun.

Starts 10am. $10 entry fee, free admission to public. Dave davmim@basicisp. net 910-813-8665.

SEP 10 1ST ANNUAL WARRIORS MEMORIAL RIDE Coharie Tribal Center, 7531 N US HWY 421, Clinton, NC. Reg $20, riders $5 inc event T-Shirt, Pow-Wow admission, lunch. Reg 8am, ride 10am. Benefits Senior Citizens and needy families in Sampson & Harnett Co. Tribute to Veterans and Service Personnel. Vinnie Bryant vintimidator3@ yahoo.com 910-337-3951.

SEP 10 ANNUAL RIDE 4 WISHES Applebee’s, 2338 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC. Reg 10:30am, ride 12, $15/person. Prizes, 50/50, silent auction, music

SEP 10 LOGAN STROUD 2ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL RIDE & POKER RUN Easy Eddies, 12125 Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10. $20/single, $10/passenger. Cash prizes, live auction, raffle, door prizes, 50/50, live music, free food Benefits Logan Stroud Foundation Scholarship fund. loganstroudfoundation.com Kris Stroud 704-305-1683.

SEP 10 1ST ANNUAL JACOB’S RUN Shelton’s Harley-Davidson, 606 Corporate Dr., Goldsboro, NC. Reg 9:30am ride 12:30, $10/single $15/double, door prizes, food, live music. Benefits University Health Systems Children’s Hospital.

Allen Floars 252-289-5568.

8 SEP 10 2ND ANNUAL RIDE FOR LILLY Time Out Sports Bar, 727 E. Mountain St, Kernersville, NC. Reg 11am, $10/bike or $15/2, inc free t-shirt & one 50/50 ticket. Live music, silent auction, 50/50, face painting, free food.

Benefits Lilly’s Foundation for Childhood Cancer. www.lillysfoundation.org Julie Baker lillysfoundation@yahoo.com 336-685-1101.

SEP 10 9/11 MEMORIAL RIDE Elks Lodge #1710, 400 Miller Farm Rd., Morehead City, NC. Reg 11am, ride 1pm. Music, food, games, silent auction, door prizes, 50/50, Honor Guard, and more. Pre-reg $20-day of event $25.

Proceeds to send wounded troops home for the holidays. Rain date 9/11/11. Ride honoring our wounded warriors and first responders. Jeff Hollowell elricthepure@ hotmail.com 252-725-5100.

SEP 10 4TH ANNUAL DUKE CHILDREN’S RIDE FOR A MIRACLE Wal-Mart, 2114 South Main St, Wake Forest, NC. Reg 9-11:30, ride 12pm. $20/bike, $10/passenger. ride party 4-6pm, food, music, door prizes. Rain Date 9/11. Sue Jennings harleygal@nc.rr. com 919-723-8974.

SEP 10 USO OF NC FREEDOM RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St, Raleigh, NC. Ride 10 to Lillington, NC for a Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 9/11 Memorial site. $20/ single rider, $35/double. Active military ride free. T-shirts, food, raffles, auction, music. uso-nc.net Anna Martin 919-8402945.

SEP 11 PRAYERS FOR PATRIOTS Beaver Bar, 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, SC. 12pm. Opening Ceremony, Honor Guard and Prayer. live music, Food. Benefits American Legion Scholarship Fund.

Prayers for Patriots is a Day to remember those killed at the Pentagon and Killed in the War on Terror since 9/11. Bob Duncan foreveryoung@sccoast.net 843357-0392.

SEP 11 PATRIOT DAY 10th Anniversary of the attacks on America on 9.11.01

Cruisin’ Calendar SEP 11 LEFT BEHIND STURGIS RIDE Just Hawgs, 5326 C 311 N, Walkertown, NC. Ride 11am James Deal 336-595-2210.

SEP 11 1ST ANNUAL EMILY’S KIDS RIDE Ted’s Famous Kickin’ Chicken, 4695 S. Main St, Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 11am–12:15pm, $15/bike, $20/ double. Ride 12:30pm. 50/50, raffles.

Benefits Emily’s Kids Foundation. Rain Date 9/18. www.emilyskidsfoundation. org Craig Field 336-549-5514.

SEP 11 OPEN HOUSE M&M Leather and Custom Cycle, 4400 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. Demo rides, 9-11 commemoration. 910-487-6151.

SEP 11 11TH ANNUAL FREEDOM RIDE Bi-Lo, 1419 Chapin Rd, Chapin, SC. 11am, ride 12, bring old cell phone & access. Police escorted. Spons by HOGWYLD & Lake Murrary ABATE. Benefits Cell Phones for Soldiers. hogwyld2000@yahoo.com 803-351-2987.

SEP 11 1ST ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE RIDE Riders in the Country, 5701 Randleman Rd., Randleman, NC. Reg 10am-11:30am, ride 12noon. $15/ bike or $5 at door. Poker run, 50/50, food, music. Benefits for our veterans past and present. spons by Sons of Soldiers. Randy Dyles SonsofSoldiersMR@ aol.com 336-215-7128.

SEP 13 THE WALL THAT HEALS ESCORT RIDE Shelton’s HarleyDavidson, 606 Corporate Dr., Goldsboro, NC. 12:30 ride @ 1pm, escort the Wall That Heals to Kinston, NC. 9.16.11 Candle light service for 41 MIA from NC, guest speaker. www.visitkinston. com Eric Cantu 252-560-8031.

SEP 16 NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY Pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families.

SEP 16 NATIONAL POW/MIA DAY SERVICE & RIDE Britt Motorsport,

6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. Staging 5:30pm ride 6pm. Spons by Rolling Thunder NC-3 Matt Wall 910-471-5861.

SEP 16 LT DAN WEEKEND Beaufort Waterfront Park, 103 Charles St., Beaufort, SC. 8:30pm, Proceeds benefit Independence Fund. www.independencefund.org Michael “Stork” Schwartz 843-228-5549.

SEP 16-17 CHDDA MAGGIE VALLEY FALL RALLY Maggie Valley Fairgrounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Bike Show, bike games, bands. www.chdda.com info@chdda. com 800-624-4431.

SEP 16-18 ARMED FORCES MC 19TH ANNUAL CRASH IN THE GRASS Armed Forces MC North Carolina Chapter Clubhouse, 3264 Burgaw Hwy, Jacksonville, NC. $10/person, $15/ couple, Live bands, biker rodeo, wet t-shirt contest, door prizes & raffles, free food. www.afmcnc.com Heavy eric_ and_i@hotmail.com 910-353-8839.

SEP 17 DEREK ELLIS MEMORIAL RIDE Easy Eddie’s, 12125 Statesville Ave, Huntersville, NC. Reg. 11am, ride 12:45pm. $5 inc raffle tickets. t-shirt avail. Food, drinks, live music, raffle.

Benefits Derek Dean Memorial Scholorshop at MMI. 704-875-2501.

SEP 17 SALUTE TO VETERAN’S MEMORIAL RIDE Manpower to Horsepower, 610 Performance Rd., Mooreseville, NC. Reg 8:30am, ride 9:30am, $20/5 hands, $15/3 hands, $10/1 hand auction, vendors, live music. Proceeds benefit Manpower to Horsepower School for Veterans. 704-664-1674.

SEP 17 POKER RUN FOR CMN McLane Co Inc, 7253 Highway 48, Battleboro, NC. Cash prizes, 50/50, pig picking, prizes. Danny Rimberg 5rimbergs@gmail.com 919-922-9775.

SEP 17 5TH ANNUAL MIRACLE LEAGUE RIDE Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 10am ride 11:30. Benefit local

Cruisin’ Calendar handicap baseball league. No Rules Riders Fdn. www.themiracleleagueride.com Mike 919-649-3448.

SEP 17 BENEFIT FOR ROBBIE FOWLER Rascals Clubhouse, 1455 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg, SC. 12-until, live music, auction 50/50. Proceeds benefit Robbie Fowler. Barbwire 864395-1031.

SEP 17 CONSTITUTION DAY Commemorates the final meeting of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and the signing the Constitution of the United States of America.

SEP 17 TOTALLY COMMITTED MINISTRIES STREET-FEST Bicentennial Park, 135 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, NC. 12-8pm, Car & Motorcycle Show reg $10, bands, food. Proceeds support TCM Homeless Shelters. Jeff Looney 336-302-3986.

SEP 17 3RD ANNUAL DAKOTA’S KIDS BENEFIT RIDE Belews Creek Christian Church, 8451 Belews Creek Rd., Belews Creek, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12. $15/bike $5/pass, live music, food, raffles. Benefits Dakota’s Kids Foundation. Donna Gauldin 336-643-5167.

SEP 17 DICKIE WELLS MEMORIAL RUN 1524 Red Oak Battleboro Rd., Battleboro, NC. Gates open 12, $10/single $15/couple, food, live music, 50/50, door prizes. Spons by Southern Sin MC. Phil 252-567-4459.

SEP 17 KRUISIN 4 KIDS Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson, 928 N. Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. Reg 10am, ride 11am, donations accepted, 50/50, cornhole contest. Proceeds benefit Hunt in the Wild. 252-446-7292.

SEP 17 AVERY COUNTY TOYS FOR TOTS Newland River Walk, 211 River St., Newland, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12, $15/rider or toy of equal value.

50/50, food, music, door prizes, benefits children in Avery and surrounding co.

Tommy Burleson 828-457-5298.

SEP 17 JASPER COUNTY ABATE 8TH ANNUAL STILETTO RUN Tailgator’s Bar, Argent Blvd, Hardeeville, SC. Reg 11am–1pm. stops at adult entertainment venues. www.jaspercountyabate. org Ashley Gibson ashley923@yahoo. com 843-368-1864.

SEP 17 ROAD SHOW AT CLAYTON HARVEST FESTIVAL Ray Price, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 11:30am, ride 12:30pm. Bike show w/ trophies. Live music, great food. www. rayprice.com/activities events kris@ rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

SEP 17 WARRIORS APPRECIATION RIDE (W.A.R.) TailGators Sports Bar, 975 Peters Creek Pkwy, WinstonSalem, NC. $15/person, $25/couple.

Reg 10:30am, ride 12:30pm. Party, live music, 50/50, auctions. Benefits local veterans of the Iraq/Afghanistan War. Clay Roberts clayroberts61@gmail.com 336-703-8398.

SEP 17 BENEFIT RIDE FOR ERICA SLOAN Tailgators, 1788 West Main St, Locust, NC. Reg 9am-10:30am, ride 10:30am. $15/single, $20/double. 50/50, Benefits help with the medical expenses.

Amanda Alexander amandamariealex@ ctc.net 704-983-3884.

SEP 17 TRAIL OF TEARS REMEMBRANCE MOTORCYCLE RIDE Chattanooga, TN. www.trailoftearsremembrance.org SEP 17 INAUGURAL NC C.O.P.S. RIDE Sheltons Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee St, Durham, NC. Reg 1011:45am, ride 12pm. $20/rider, $10/ passenger. Live music, food. Honoring Fallen NC Law Enforcement Officers. www.nccops.com Devin Gallagher 910797-2013.

SEP 17 BENEFIT FOR BUD Mama Rabbit’s Motor Lounge, 7304 Hwy 55, Fuquay-Varina, NC. Food, music, bike games. Doug Ryan 919-557-3202.

9 SEP 17 POKER RUN IN MEMORY OF HUNTER WAYNE BARBER Greensboro Harley-Davidson, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10, $10/single, $15/couple. Raffle, door prizes, food, live music. Benefits Humane Society of the Piedmont. Sara Barber 336-622-3556.

SEP 17 11TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE ANIMALS Myrtle Beach HarleyDavidson, 4002 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Pre-reg by 8/31/11 $20, inc t-shirt. $25/person day of event. Prizes, 50/50, raffle, door prizes, bike show, classic car show. www.humanesocietynmb.org Pam Bane 843-249-4948.

SEP 17 RYLEIGH’S RIDE POKER RUN & BIKE SHOW Outer Limits Saloon, 3960 NC HWY 54, Graham, NC. Reg 10:30, Ride 12pm, $10/person $15/ couple, bands, raffles, mechanical bull, food. Benefits 1.5 year old Ryleigh who lost her father in a car accident. Sarah smierau@gmail.com 336-270-6762.

SEP 17 3RD ANNUAL MARINE CORPS LEAGUE/VFW VETERAN BENEFIT RIDE Iron Thunder Saloon, 2022 13th Ave. Dr. S.E, Hickory, NC. Reg 10am, $20/bike, food inc. Cash prizes, 50/50, raffle tickets, event t-shirts avail, D.J. Benefits veteran’s organizations. Frank “Gunny” Smith easyrider1958@hotmail.com 828-493-3659.

SEP 17 8TH ANNUAL PAWKER RUN Dorchester Shrine Club, 2150 Beech Hill Rd, Summerville, SC. start 10am, $20 inc t-shirt, music, meal, & goody bag. Cash prizes, 50/50, & door prizes.

Benefit the animal shelter. www.summervillespca.com Bob Jones 843-871-3820.

SEP 17 CHILDREN ACROSS HAYWOOD BENEFIT RIDE Haywood Community College, 185 Freedlander Dr, Clyde, NC. Reg 10am, ride 11:30am. $10/person, $15/couple. Food, entertainment. Diane Raines octoberskie88@ yahoo.com 828-329-0525.

10 SEP 17 6TH ANNUAL SHOP WITH THE SHERIFF CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, 117 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC. Reg 8:30am, ride 9:30am, $15/person, raffles, food, door prizes.

Benefits taking needy children shopping for Christmas. Rain date 9/24. Sgt David Hubbard Dhubbard@ccsonc.org 910818-1762.

SEP 17 5TH ANNUAL CARTERET CO OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL RIDE Carteret Co. Community College, 3505 Arendell st., Morehead City, NC. Reg 10am, ride 11am. $20/bike, $5/rider.

Lunch, door prizes, 50/50, raffle. www. bkncxviii.com Charles Rice 631-4553924.

SEP 17 TRIAD FLIGHT OF HONOR Piedmont Triad International Airport, 6415 Bryan Blvd, Greensboro, NC. Attend send off and/or welcome home festivities. www.triadflightofhonor.com 336-285-8847.

SEP 18 9TH ANNUAL CATAWBA COUNTY SHRINERS POKER RUN Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC. Reg 11am, ride 11:30, $10/hand $25/3 hands. Food. 828781-0062.

SEP 18 ACE BASIN ABATE 5TH ANNUAL BIKE RUN Birdie & Sharons, 2912 Jefferies Hwy, Walterboro, SC. $10/single $15/double, 50/50, silent auction, BBQ. Leroy Murdaugh 843-5382433. 843-908-4295.

SEP 18 3RD ANNUAL UNDY 500 Low Country Harley-Davidson, 4707 Dorchester Rd, Charleston, SC. Reg 9am, ride 11. $20/driver, $10/pass plus a package of new undergarments. food, door prizes. Proceeds benefit local veterans. 843-377-2845.

SEP 18 343 MEMORIAL RIDE Britt Motorsports, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. Reg 9am. In honor of the 10 year anniversary of 9-11. www.brittmotorsports.com Denise denise@brittmotorsports.com 910-791-8321.

Cruisin’ Calendar SEP 20 ESCORT RIDE - THE WALL THAT HEALS Wilco Hess Travel Center, 1343 Rock Barn Rd, Conover, NC. escort the Wall That Heals to HarleyDavidson of Asheville. ride 2pm. Spider Trantham spidroadglide@gmail.com 828-280-7084.

SEP 20 BIKE CRUISE INN McAlister’s Deli, 1603 Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro, NC. 5-9pm. Benefits CMA. CMAUSA.org/find a chapter/nc/Reconcilers Rob Chester 336-392-0582.

SEP 21-25 THE WALL THAT HEALS Harley-Davidson of Asheville, 20 Patton Cove Rd, Swannanoa, NC. half-scale replica of The Wall and a museum that takes the Memorial’s healing legacy to communities nationwide. Lester Bullock lesbull13@gmail.com 828-281-3174.

SEP 22-24 WINGS OVER THE SMOKIES Davis Arena, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC. 12pm, guided and unguided scenic rides, bike show.

NC District GWRRA rally www.gwrranc.org 336-803-3077.

SEP 22 BIKER, BLUES AND BBQ RALLY PRE-EVENT PARTY Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC. 6pm-11pm, live music. Spons

by Uncle Bucks Pub & Grub. 704-6333750.

SEP 22-24 BIKER BLUES BBQ RALLY & BBQ CLASSIC Tilley Harley- Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com Gary M. Moss info@bikerbluesbbqrally.com 704-638-6044.

Reg 9/22 4pm-7pm, 9/23 8am-7pm, 9/24 7:30-8:30am, camping, vendors. Gary Willard 336-345-7388.

SEP 23-25 HIGH COUNTRY ABATE FALL BLOW OUT J’s Tavern, 4951 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC. Weekend pass $15/person, bike games, rides, food, vendor, live music, camping.

No one under 21. Yank 864-877-5835.

SEP 23-25 2ND ANNUAL KANAWHA VALLEY RALLY Kanawha Valley Arena, 121 Kanawha Ridge Rd, Dugspur, VA. Adm $15 day pass, $25 weekend pass. Gate opens 10am. Vendors, bike games, wet t-shirt contest, live bands Fri & Sat, camping avail. Judy 704-8752501. virginiarodeo.com Carmel Brown 704-400-0693.

SEP 23-25 ONSLOW VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL BIKE RUN AND RALLY Onslow County Fairgrounds, 146 Broadhurst Rd., Jacksonville, NC. bike run $20/bike, $10 rider inc t-shirt, food, raffle tickets. Ride 12pm to the Vietnam Memorial site.

Food, door prizes, free camping www. onslowvietnammemorial.org 910-5459333 , 910-545-0953.

SEP 23-25 RAY PRICE CAPITAL CITY BIKEFEST Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Downtown block party, live entertainment, bike show, vendors. www. rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

SEP 24 BENEFIT POKER RUN FOR DENNIS PATTERSON Tilley HarleyDavidson, 1226 Morland Dr., Statesville, NC. Reg 9:30am-10:30am. 704-8723883.

SEP 23 PATRIOT RIDE Ray Price, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 11:30am, ride 1:30pm. $20/bike, $10 add rider. Inc a T-Shirt and lunch. Benefit the NC National Guard & Homes for Our Troops www.capitalcitybikefest.com/ patriot.htm kris kris@rayprice.com 919832-2261.

SEP 24 1ST ANNUAL RIDE FOR ALZHEIMERS Danny’s Cafe, 110 W. Front St, Burlington, NC. Reg 9am10am, ride 10:30am. $20/rider, passenger $5. Food avail. Tara Patton 336-2631027. Steve 336-516-2897.

SEP 23-25 3RD ANNUAL ALR 2011 NC STATE RALLY Mt. Airy Veterans Park, 691 West Lebanon St., Mount Airy, NC.

SEP 24 COPS 4 KIDS RIDE Go Grocery Parking Lot, 1232 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC. Reg 10am-12, ride 1pm,

Cruisin’ Calendar $20/driver $10/pass, food, 50/50, music.

Benefits Transylvania Co. Cops 4 kids.

Dean Galloway 828-883-2212.

SEP 24 PINK HEALS HICKORY TOUR BENEFIT RIDE Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson, 2002 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC. Reg 7am 828-327-3030.

SEP 24 BONFIRE IN THE STYX 2011 817 Jim Elliott Rd., Denton, NC. 3pm-until, biker cookout & rally style camping. Spons by CBA. Robert Causey 336-442-8885.

SEP 24 BENEFIT RIDE TO SUPPORT ALAMANCE CITIZENS FOR A DRUG FREE COMMUNITY Davis Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC. Reg. 8:30-9:30am, ride 10am. $20 inc t-shirt & lunch. Add rider $5. Live music, 50/50. www.davishd. com Jonathan jonathan@davishd.com 336-227-1261.

SEP 24 KRUISIN 4 KIDS Gator Hole Plaza, 550 Hwy 17 N., North Myrtle Beach, SC. Reg 9am, $25/bike. prizes, bike show w/awards, live auction, live music, food, drinks, 50/50. benefits kids at McLeod Hospital. www.kruisin4kids. org Lisa Calderwood 843-281-8352.

SEP 24 STOP THE ABUSE CHARITY RIDE Tailgator’s, 1108 Argent Blvd, Okatie, SC. Food, Entertainment.

Benefits children’s Charities. Reg 11am, last out 12:30 pm. http://www.praetorianguardrc.net/Chapters/1st-Chap Wolfman 843-252-6337.

SEP 24 FREEDOM FALL RALLY Freedom Christian Center, 757 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC. Reg 9, ride 10. $15/bike, riders/$5. Bike and car show $10 entry, raffle, 50/50, live music. Toy run benefits needy kids of the church. Pat Kersey pkersey@hotmail. com 336-803-2810.

SEP 24 HIS LABORING FEW BIKE/ CAR SHOW 2113 S. Main St., High Point, NC. 10am-4pm, reg $10 & can goods. BBQ, music, kid activities. Proceeds benefit South Side Mission. Pastor Brent 336-465-6208.

SEP 24 2ND ANNUAL FALL RALLYN-RANDLEMAN Full Throttle Bar, 1006 S. Main St., Randleman, NC. 11am-2am, bikini bike wash, vendors, food, 50/50, burn out contest. 336-4957665.

11 NC. Reg 8:30am, $35/single $60/double, includes meal, bike show, music, raffles.

Proceeds benefit The Veteran’s Restoration Quarters helping homeless Vets.

Cheryl Wilson 828-259-5300 ext. 327.

SEP 24 TWISTED INK TATTOO STUDIO 7TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Riders In The Country, 5701 Randleman Rd., Randleman, NC. Frozen t-shirt contest, tattoo contest, bike games, live music, food, vendors, camping. www. twistedinktattoostudionc.com Frank 336434-1471.

SEP 24 CRUISING THE SMOKIES FOR AUTISM SPEAKS Maggie Valley Inn & Conference Center, 70 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Reg 11am, ride 12, $20/single $30/couple. 50/50, live music, food avail, prizes. Proceeds benefit Autism Speaks. Lee Simmons / David Nicholson ncmooserider@gmail.com 704-609-6526 / 828-736-0533.

SEP 24 NAM KNIGHTS MC CHARITY POKER RUN Legends Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 12pm, ride 1pm. $10/bike, $5/passenger. food avail, prizes, 50/50, gun raffle.

Benefits several local charities. George Craig scout.namknights@gmail.com 910-364-1782.

SEP 24 CHARITY POKER RUN Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10am, $20/1st hand $15/2nd hand. Vendors, food, entertainment. Supporting GodStock and Salisbury-Rowan Fraternal Order of Police-Lodge #87 John Bouk 704-239-7287.

SEP 24 LIFE AT ITS BEST BENEFIT RIDE Davis Harley-Davidson, 2215 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC. Reg 8:309:30am, ride 10am, $20 inc lunch & t-shirt, $5/add rider inc lunch. Live band, 50/50, Raffle/Prizes. Benefits Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free Community. alamancedfc.org K Webb 336-266-1695.

SEP 24 JRS BIKE SHOW Tilley Harley Davidson, 653 Bendix Dr, Salisbury, NC. Reg 12pm-2pm, trophies. Benefits Godstock & Salisbury FOP. Jr Cranford shop@tilleyhd.com 704-638-6044.

SEP 24 7TH ANNUAL CONFEDERATE HERITAGE RIDE Warren Lasch Conservation Center, 1250 Supply St., North Charleston, SC. Reg 10am-12pm, $20/driver $15/pass. Live music, food, vendors, commemorative ride pin, best bike award, raffles, door prizes. Jon Kohr 843-209-2048.

SEP 24 3RD ANNUAL RICHMOND CO HOSPICE STEEL STAMPEDE Richmond Co. Hospice, 1119 N US 1 Hwy, Rockingham, NC. Reg 9am, ride 11am. $20/bike, $25/2up. Food, door prizes, 50/50, t-shirts avail. Benefits local Hospice. www.richmondcountyhospice.com Lisa Ledford 910-997-4464.

SEP 24 RESTORING OUR HERO’S RIDE ABCCM Veteran’s Restoration Quarters, 1329 Tunnel Rd., Asheville,

SEP 25 BENEFIT FOR TRISTON C & P Mini Mart, 700 Union Chapel Rd, Pembroke, NC. 2pm-6:30pm. Benefit run proceeds to medical bills. Steve Sampson thunder480@embarqmail.com 910-2806575.

SEP 25 PINK HEALS NATIONWIDE TOUR STOP Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 910-864-1200.

SEP 25 6TH ANNUAL THUNDER AT THE ROCK The Rock Church, 416 W King St, King, NC. Church service 10am, meal, ride. Randy Smith sshirasm@aol.com 336-575-4067.

SEP 25 CAPITAL CITY BIKEFEST WORSHIP RALLY Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Hangout 9am, worship rally 10:30am. www.freedombikerchurch.com Preacher Mike preacher@freedombikerchurch.com 919-207-3848.

12 SEP 25 PINK HEALS MOTORCYCLE ESCORT RIDE Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Pre-Reg ends 8/20. Reg 9am12pm, ride 12:30, $15/single $25/double. live music. Escort The Pink Heals fire trucks. www.hdofgreensboro.com 336273-1101.

SEP 25 BIKERS FOR BOOBS BREAST CANCER RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 9am, ride @ 10:30 $20/bike, 50/50, silent auction, vendors, food, games, music, fashion show. Fay Morgan bikersfourboobs@yahoo.com 336-629-2415 SEP 28-OCT 2 HURRICAN ALLEY FALL BIKE RALLY Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, 4710 S. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC. www.myrtlebeachharley.com 843-369-5555.

SEP 28-OCT 2 FALL BEACH RALLY Beach House Harley-Davidson, 4919 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC. Vendors, dyno shoot-out, DJ, free snacks and soft drinks, Miller girls. Benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. http://beachhousehd.com Ashley info@bhh-d.com 910-575-9997.

SEP 29 WELCOME PARTY Swingbridge Saloon, 4355 Sea Mountain Hwy, Little River, SC. Free pig pickin’, karaoke, live music. www.swingbridgesaloon.com 843-280-7886.

SEP 29-OCT 1 1ST ANNUAL CAROLINA BEACH BIKEFEST Carolina Beach, NC. Wayne 910-520-4948.

SEP 30-OCT 1 FALL FESTIVAL PARTY Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek Darby Rd., Ferguson, NC. 336-9738405.

SEP 30-OCT 2 4TH ANNUAL OUTER BANKS BIKE FEST Outer Banks Harley-Davdison, 8739 Hwy 158, Harbinger, NC. Live music, poker run, bike show, vendors, food. www.outerbanksbikefest. com 252-338-8866.

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OCT 1 ANNUAL SC ABATE 8-BALL POOL TOURNAMENT VFW Post 8738, 424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington, SC. Reg 1pm, $25 team. Wayne Coates 803319-2685.

OCT 1 BCFFA MOTORCYCLE CRUISE IN/BIKE SHOW Judges Riverside BBQ, 128 Greenlee Ford Rd., Morganton, NC. 2pm, $5/entry fee. Benefits Burke County Friends for Animals. www.burkecountyfriends4animals.corg 828-433-1115.

OCT 1 RIDE FOR PINK Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC. Reg 8am-10am, ride 10, $25/rider $5/pass., food, vendors, Dj, biker games, prizes. Benefits cancer awareness. www. rideforpink.com 828-550-1272.

OCT 1 MIKE W. MERRITT SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL RIDE Singletary Lake State Park, 6707 NC 53 Hwy E., Kelly, NC. Reg 9am-10:45am, ride 11am. $20 single rider, $25 double, inc meal and t-shirt. lunch. benefits The Mike Merritt Scholarship Memorial Ride. emerritt@dancon.com 910-8721304.

OCT 1 RIDE FOR THE ROVERS Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 South Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10:30, $20/single $25/double. Proceeds benefit Carolina Patriot Rovers. Dave Cantera patriotrovers@aol.com 336-6646990.

OCT 1 1ST ANNUAL RAISE THE ROOF RIDE First Baptist Church Archdale, 10607 N. Main St., Archdale, NC. Reg & breakfast: 8am-8:55am, ride 9am. $20/rider, $25/2up. Police escort, corn hole, horse shoes, food. Benefit FBCA Building Fund. www.firstbaptistchurcharchdale.com Jennifer Lassiter 336-689-5534.

OCT 1 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS BIKE NIGHT American Legion

Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd., Fuquay, NC. Free food, drinks, music, 50/50, giveaways, games. 3pm-close.

919-557-5990.

OCT 1 2ND ANNUAL RTNC 7 BIKE SHOW AND MILITARY APPRECIATION RALLY Rick’s Grill and Pizza, 3370 US Hwy 1, Franklinton, NC. 9am2pm bikeshow@rollingthunder-nc7.com OCT 1 ACES FOR AUTISM Dirty Debs, 1911 Hwy 544, Conway, SC. Reg 12, ride 1, $20/rider $10/pass, food, prizes, DJ. Benefits children with Autism in Horry Co. Spons by Copperheads Law Enforcement MC. Rhyno 843-347-0047.

OCT 1-2 STORM RIDERS 1ST ANNUAL SHATLEY SPRINGS RIDE Davis Harley-Davidson, 2215 W Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC. Ride 9am. ride to Shatley Springs in Crumpler, NC. call about hotel reservations. Chris Ellis caellis67@aol.com 336-675-3323.

OCT 2 BOB MARLOW & GYPSY WOMEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Legend’s Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. 910-867-2364.

OCT 2 MEMORIAL RIDE FOR KENNY JOHNSON Bojangle’s, 1536 N Main St., Lillington, NC. Reg 9:30, ride 10, $5. lunch, 50/50. Benefits Kenny’s family. www.sevensabresbrotherhood.com Arlene Mabry 919-422-7234.

OCT 2 2011 HELMET LAW SUPPORT RALLY Pitt Stop/Burger King, 1914 Airport Blvd, West Columbia, SC. 11am. Supporting “Freedom Of Choice”.

Spons by SC ABATE Wayne Coates 803-319-2685.

OCT 2 DUCKS UNLIMITED BIKE RIDE Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Dr., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 7:30am-10am, also @ Swingbridge Saloon, N. Myrtle Beach SC @ 11am, $45/bike $25 additional rider, t-shirt, food, music, 50/50, door prizes, shotgun drawing. Wayne Bradley 910-850-6748. Bernard Vann 910-624-6252.

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OCT 2 ANGIE’S AMAZING RACE VI Britt Motorsport, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. Reg 9:30am, ride 10:30, $20/person inc t-shirt 7 food, door prizes, raffle, auction, car show/cruise in.

Benefits NHRMC Foundation. 910-7918321.

OCT 8 11TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN TOY/POKER RUN Leicester Fire Dept Sub Station, 15 School Rd, Leicester, NC. $10/hand or New Toy. Reg 10:45am, first out 11am.

Leicester Fire Dept. www.leicesterfire. com Casey Shipman 828-507-3651.

God Family Life Center, 1435 Riverview Rd., Lincolnton, NC. 11am-4pm. $15 entry fee. Judging at 1pm. Prizes, food, band, auction. bikes must ride in.

Benefits LCOG building fund. Rain Date 10/15. Danny Houser drivenbygrace@ bellsouth.net 704-913-5307.

OCT 2 FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH OPEN HOUSE Freedom Biker Church, 275A Bowling Spring Dr, Angier, NC. 5th year celebration. Vendors, food, music, prizes. www.freedombikerchurch. com Preacher Mike 919-207-3848.

OCT 8 7TH ANNUAL COPS FOR KIDS BIKE RUN OTS, 220 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, NC. Reg 9am, ride 12pm. $10 or new toy of $10 value unwrapped. Door prizes, free food, music.

Benefits local under priveledged children for Christmas. Weaverville PD. http:// www.weavervillenc.org Andy Mace amace@weavervillenc.org 828-6455700.

OCT 8 8TH ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF MMR Racing Parking Lot, 1318-D Central Ave, Charlotte, NC. team chili cook-off, live music, ride-in bike show, raffles. Benefits Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte. www.pmccookoff.com Chris “Goose” McElhattan info@pmccookoff.com 704-332-9257.

OCT 6 WOUNDED WARRIOR RIDE Britt Motorsport, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. 10am. 910-791-8321.

OCT 6-8 2011 SC STATE H.O.G RALLY Spartanburg Marriott & Barnet Park, 248 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg, SC. Advance tickets $15, $20/day of.

Vendors, bike games, live music. Keith Buchanan 864-357-1147.

OCT 7-8 RUMBLE AT THE RANCH Branded Oak Guest Ranch, 5676 Old Walker Mill Rd., Randleman, NC. Weekend Event. bike ride on 8th, camping, horses, food, live band on 8th, 50/50.

Benefits Level Cross heating assistance & Level Cross baseball league. www. brandedoakranch.com Ken dunn/Becky Jones 336-495-8948, 336-908-4074.

OCT 8 WILLIAM BUNN RIDE Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www.rayprice. com 919-832-2261.

OCT 8 BENEFIT FOR STEVE HOWELL Lake Bowen Country Club, Ste 3, 2870 Hwy 292, Inman, SC. 12-until, 50/50, live music, bike games, prizes, auction. Proceeds benefit Steve Howell Barbwire 864-395-1031.

OCT 8 HARLEY’S HERO’S Cape Fear Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville, NC. 9-4 on-site veterans assistance to apply for VA benefits, ride, raffle. 910-864-1200.

OCT 8 RIDIN’ HAWG WILD 2011 RCR Racing Museum, 425 Industrial Dr., Welcome, NC. Poker run & car show, reg 9am-11am, $25/bike & car, $5/pass, live music, 50/50, games, food.

Benefit Autism Speaks. Mandy Jones 336-479-0987.

OCT 8 TO MAKE A CHILD SMILE POKER RUN across from D&Q Motorsports, 44 N. Broad St., Angier, NC. door prizes, 50/50, food! Visit our website for more information. Seven Sabres Brotherhood. Benefits Make a Child Smile foundation. www.sevensabresbrotherhood. com Arlene Mabry 919-422-7234.

OCT 8 CALDWELL CO RELAY FOR LIFE Sawmills Community Center, 4064 Baird Dr, Hudson, NC. Reg 9am. Ride 10am. Single $15, 2 up $25. 50/50, trophies. www.relayforlife. org/caldwellnc Johnny Overby 828-7580954.

OCT 8 VETERANS CYCLE FALL OPEN HOUSE Veterans Cycles Inc., 601 Erwin Rd, Dunn, NC. 9am-4pm.

Sale prices, vendor booths, bike show, music, food & drink, door prizes, 50/50, H-D tech on site. 910-980-0400 Deb Scara ridersworldevent@aol.com 919673-8795.

OCT 8 BRITT’S ANNUAL RIDE-IN BIKE SHOW Lincolnton Church of

OCT 8 BENEFIT FOR CANCER PATIENT CRAIG SHELLEY Eagle V Twin, 1200 Surratt Dr, High Point, NC. 11am-3pm BBQ Plates, with sides $7, BBQ sandwhich $3. Proceeds to medical bills. Pat Kersey pkersey@hotmail.com 336-803-2810.

OCT 8 OUT OF THE DARKNESS RIDE Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 9am-11am, ride 11, $15/driver $5/pass $5/poker hand. Benefits suicide prevention & awareness. Meredy Swafford 336-287-0108.

OCT 8 EASY EDDIES ANNIVERSARY PARTY Easy Eddies, 12125 Statesville Ave, Huntersville, NC. Music & prizes, mfg. reps. 704-875-2501.

OCT 8 DOUBLE BENEFIT POKER RUN Big Daddy’s Country Club, 7274 Helena-Moriah Rd., Rougemont, NC. Reg 10:30am-12:30pm, ride 1pm, $15/ driver $10/rider, food. Rain date 10/22.

Benefit Monica Wilder & Tina Retzlaff with medical expenses due to cancer..

Jesse Teel 919-691-1112.

OCT 8 LET’S RIDE CANCER INTO THE GROUND Beach House HarleyDavidson, 4919 Ocean Hwy, Shallotte, NC. Reg 8am, ride 11:30. $20/rider.

Raffle prizes, vacation giveaway, band, food, best bike contest. Benefits Prostate cancer charities. www.ridecancer. intotheground.com Diane Sandoval 704796-1119.

14 OCT 8 WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT BENEFIT RUN Greensboro Harley-Davidson, 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC. Reg 10am. Benefits Wounded Warrior Project. Andy Mesiemore 336-340-4812.

OCT 8 5TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE CURE Eastern Radiologists Breast Imaging Center, 2101 W. Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC. Reg 9am, last out 10am, $25/hand inc t-shirt. Food, raffles, door prizes, 50/50. Benefits breast screening & early detection programs. 252-7525000.

OCT 8 2ND ANUUAL RIDE FOR A REASON Morgan’s Bar, Ash St., Goldsboro, NC. Reg 10am, ride 12pm. $15/ single & $5 passenger. Contests, prizes.

Benefits Kristi Bailey Shcremp. A young mom diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Tracey Bailey trab27863@hotmail.com 919-394-4873.

OCT 8-9 AHDRA-JIM MCCLURE NATIONALS Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy. 1 N., Rockingham, NC. Championship finals, racing 9am. $50/ weekend; $30/single day. Camping, band. www.ahdra.com Kelli info@ahdra. com 336-924-2095.

OCT 8-10 SC ABATE STATE PARTY Easterlings Landing, 1540 Easterling Landing Rd, Hartsville, SC. $20, live music, wet t-shirt contest, bike games, RV hook-ups $50. Ira 843-383-1692.

OCT 9 HOG HEAVEN Rocky Mount Church of the Nazarene, 1610 Hunter Hill Rd., Rocky Mount, NC. Free BBQ dinner, peoples choice bike show 11:302pm, bike games 2-3, ride to benefit Cross Creek Dream Center 3pm $10/ person. rmnaz.com Mark Eby meby3@ aol.com 252-904-9428.

OCT 13 ROCKY MOUNT HARLEYDAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson, 928 N. Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. 252-4467292.

Cruisin’ Calendar OCT 13 HOMETOWN HARLEYDAVIDSON BIKE NIGHT East Coast Wings & Grill, 744 Greenville Blvd SW # 115, Greenville, NC. 252-439-1345.

OCT 14-16 FALL BREEZE FEST 4545 Racine Rd., Climax, NC. Food, music, primitive camping, vendors.

Poker run 10/16, reg 12-1, 50/50. Benefit Howerton family for Liver transplant.

Donnie 336-953-8447.

OCT 15 VETERANS APPRECIATION RIDE The Beaver Bar, 3534 Hwy 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet, SC. Reg 10am-12pm. lunch, door prizes & raffles. $15/rider, $5/passanger, $10/non-rider inc lunch & door prize ticket. Spons Old Coots On Scoots. Benefits Honor Flight SC Grand Strand / Myrtle Beach.

Rain date 10/22/11. www.oldcootsonscootschapter32.com Belle 843-8080960.

OCT 15 6TH ANNUAL WIDOWMAKER CHARITY POKER RUN Widowmaker Custom Design & Repair, 5582 Mt. Harmony Ch. Rd., Rougemont, NC. $15/hand $25/couple, t-shirt, 50/50, door prizes, raffles, food, music. Benefit local family in need. 336-364-8535.

OCT 15 BLUE KNIGHTS NC 1 ANNUAL AVON BREAST CANCER RIDE Harley-Davidson of New Bern, 1613 Hwy 70 E., New Bern, NC. Ride 11am. Cookout, door prizes and live entertainment. www.bknc1.org Paul Brown 252-349-3715.

OCT 15 SEEDS OF HOPE CAMP BENEFIT RIDE King Christian Center, 995 Brown Rd, King, NC. Reg 9am, ride 11am. $25/Bike. Free food, free t-shirt, live music. Benefits the Seeds of Hope Summer camp. www.quakergap.info/ summer-camp.html Jana Elliott 336-9725266.

OCT 15 WHEELIN’ FOR THE HOMELESS Thomasville Amphitheatre, 8 Memorial Park Dr, Thomasville, NC. Poker run reg 8:30am, ride 10am, cost $10/rider, $5/passenger, $5/extra poker hand, free breakfast & lunch, mu-

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Benefits Thomasville’s Homeless Shelter Sheri Sandoval sheri@becoinc.com 336601-3137.

OCT 15 BRADLEY S. BEARD MEMORIAL RIDE Ray Price HarleyDavidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. Spons by Rolling Thunder. 910832-2261.

OCT 15 2011 GINNY B MEMORIAL RIDE TO BENEFIT HOSPICE Honda of Winston-Salem, 591 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 8:30-9:45am, Ride 10am. $25/rider, $15/passenger.

Benefits Mountain Valley Hospice and the Hospice & Palliative Care Center in W-S. t-shirt, lunch, goody bag, door prizes. www.yvgf.com David Cornelius dlcornel@wfubmc.edu 336-716-4233.

OCT 15 TRIAD FLIGHT OF HONOR Piedmont Triad International Airport, 6415 Bryan Blvd, Greensboro, NC. Attend send off and/or welcome home festivities. www.triadflightofhonor.com 336-285-8847.

OCT 16 THE GATHERING V Abundant Life Worship Center, 1530 Langdon Rd, Angier, NC. Trike show, free BBQ, concert 4pm, Chewy, “The Biker Dog” special appearance.. Benefits Carolina Partiot Rovers. Pat Chisenhall patalwc@ embarqmail.com 910-897-4546.

OCT 21-22 TRIUMPH DEMO TRUCK Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 919832-2261.

OCT 22 HOPE FOR HALEY POKER RUN Time Out Sports Bar, 727 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC. Reg 11am, $10/single $15/couple, 50/50, silent auction, food, live music & t-shirts.

Proceeds help with medical expenses.

Julie Baker 336-685-1101.

OCT 22 RIDE FOR DOWN LINEMAN Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. www. rayprice.com 919-832-2261.

Cruisin’ Calendar OCT 22 FALL SWAP MEET Just Hawgs, 5326 C 311 N, Walkertown, NC. 9am James Deal 336-595-2210.

OCT 22 DAV RIDE Britt Motorsport, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. Reg 10am, $20/rider $15/pass, raffles, 50/50, food, t-shirts. Proceeds benefit DAV. Sam Colman 919-319-7238.

OCT 22 ALR BIKE SHOW American Legion Post 55, 111 Miller St., WinstonSalem, NC. Bike show 12-5pm, $5 entry fee, judging 1-3pm, trophies 4pm, Food, 50/50 drawing, venders welcome. David Ayers dhayers@yahoo.com 336-3512911.

OCT 22 2ND ANNUAL CRUISE FOR COATS McKenney-Salinas PowerSports, 4804 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC. Reg 9am, first out 10:15am. $25/ea, extra hands $5 inc food, t-shirt, patch.

Benefits Barium Springs Home for Children. www.Charlottevra.com Jason Jones 704-530-4070.

OCT 22 1ST ANNUAL JACOB’S RIDE Cox’s Harley-Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Riders choice poker run-reg. 9am. Ride anytime or KSU at 11am. $20/bike. People’s choice bike & car show, 50/50, food, drinks. Benefits 6 yr old Jacob Sweet with Lennox Gastraut Syndrome. www.livingwithlgs.com Melissa or David 336-953-4258.

OCT 22 BENEFIT FOR MOLLIE SALLEY KINNEY Cox’s HarleyDavidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC. Reg 8:30-10am, ride 10:30am. $10/ bike, $5/rider. 50/50, silent auction, music, food avail. Benefits Mollie Kinney for medical expenses. Emily Auman emjoy99@yahoo.com 336-267-6147.

OCT 22 SAVE THE TA’ TA’S 3RD ANNUAL POKER RUN Fantastic Sams, 3503 Main St., Hope Mills, NC. $15/ bike, $10/rider. 50/50, raffle. Angelic Justice angelofjustice06@yahoo.com 910-424-4641.

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NOV 5 HORSE POWER FOR CHRIST Run Away Acres, 1498 Bennet Rd, Oak City, NC. $10/bike, riders free. ride 10am. food, live music, antique tractor and engine show, petting zoo, puppet ministry. Benefits Baptist mission funds.

Robert Deen brokinsaddle@yahoo.com 252-217-7255.

OCT 22 6TH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ CABARRUS CHARITY RIDE Tom Johnson Camping Center, 6700 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC. Reg 10:3011:30, ride 12pm. Live music, door prizes, 50/50. $20/person inc t-shirt.

Benefit children in child welfare services with Cabarrus Co DSS. Dana Mullis dmullis@cabarrusdss.net 704-920-1548.

NOV 11 TRIAD FLIGHT OF HONOR Piedmont Triad International Airport, 6415 Bryan Blvd, Greensboro, NC. Attend send off and/or welcome home festivities. www.triadflightofhonor.com 336-285-8847.

OCT 28-29 HALLOWEEN PARTY Rider’s Roost, 100 Elk Creek Darby Rd., Ferguson, NC. 336-973-8405.

OCT 29 2ND ANNUAL CHARITY CAR, BIKE & FIRE TRUCK SHOW Waterfront Park, S Water St., Elizabeth City, NC. Reg 9am. Benefit UNC Burn Center After Care Program and ECFD Life. Spons by Red Knights VIII. Steven Ennis 252-562-2201.

OCT 30 6TH ANNUAL RIDE-IN BIKE SHOW Chopper Toyz, 5243 B Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, NC. 12-5pm, vendors, food, door prizes, music. 252808-2453.

NOV 5 OYSTER ROAST Legend’s Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. 910-867-2364 910-867-2364.

NOV 5 RANDOLPH CO. CBA SWAP MEET Riders in the Country, 5701 Randleman Rd, Randleman, NC. Venders needed, early confirmation discount.

Garret Luck 336-672-1483, Johnny Needham 336-963-6302 Jackie Smith 336-328-5500.

NOV 5 6TH ANNUAL KALEB’S RIDE Smokin Harley-Davidson, 3441 Myer Lee Dr., Winston-Salem, NC. Reg 9am, ride 10:30, $10/person. Cash prizes.

Benefit Horizon’s Residential Care Center. Sandy 336-908-0060.

NOV 12 NAM KNIGHTS SCAVENGER HUNT Britt Motorsport, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. 910-7918321.

NOV 12 ROCKY MOUNT HARLEYDAVIDSON TOY RUN Rocky Mount Harley-Davidson, 928 N. Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. 252-446-7292.

NOV 12 BBQ COOK-OFF AND VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC. 919-832-2261.

NOV 12-13 36TH ANNUAL CBA FALL SWAP MEET & BIKE SHOW The Metrolina Expo Fairgrounds, 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC. Swap Meet, bike show, live entertainment, refreshments, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo contest, cash prizes. Rick Nail 704-4556245.

NOV 13 8TH ANNUAL GOLDEN STRIP TOY RUN Grand South Bank, 325 S. Main St, Fountain Inn, SC. Ride 2pm, rain or shine. Police escort. Bring an unwrapped toy. 50/50, door prizes, music & food. Benefits Holiday Hope at Redemption World Outreach Center. www.actsoutreach.com Paul Williams Jr. 864-221-2042.

NOV 15 CMA BIKE CRUISE IN McAlister’s Deli, 1603 Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro, NC. 5-9pm. Benefits CMA Run For THe Son missions ride.

Rob Chester robchester50@gmail.com 336-392-0582.

Doesn’t Mean You Retire fr 16 NOV 19 STEELE ANGELS 8TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Legend’s Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. Reg 12noon, ride 2pm. Food, 50/50, door prizes. Benefits local less fortunate children for Christmas. Wendy Rogers vettgirl64@aol.com 910-818-0458.

NOV 19 1ST ANNUAL CHIKIN PIKIN BIKE SHOW Wheels of the Promise Biker Church, 5912 Hwy 58 S., Maysville, NC. 9am-5:30pm, poker run 10:30am, $10/rider, $5/pass, bike show reg 12:30. $10/entry, food, 50/50, live music, bike games. Pastor Boogie 910595-4022.

NOV 24 THANKSGIVING FEAST Legend’s Pub, 4624 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC. Customer appreciation day, Thanksgiving dinner. 910-867-2364 910-867-2364.

NOV 27 TOYS FOR TOTS Britt Motorsport, 6431 Market St, Wilmington, NC. 11am. 910-791-8321.

DEC 4 RANDOLPH CO. CBA 25TH ANNUAL TOY RUN Randolph Mall, Hwy 64 E., Asheboro, NC. Please an unwrapped gift for a teenage boy or girl or make a monetary donation. Jackie Smith Fallinuphill1967@gmail.com 336328-5500.

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Harley’s Heroes wear ear protection. At the very least, I hoped to be able to get him a hearing aid as they are very expensive and not covered by his insurance or Medicare.

I finally talked my Dad in going to talk to the folks from the Disabled American Veterans who were at Smokin’ Harley-Davidson that day helping folks to find out what benefits they are entitled to. Not only did we find out that my Dad could probably get a hearing aid, he might be eligible for compensation.

These folks with the DAV were very helpful, and walked us through the whole process. We also found out that Dad could go to the VA outpatient clinic in Winston-Salem and get his diabetic supplies and other prescriptions at a much lower cost and get medical attention. I received a lot of information that has been very helpful particularly in my situation where I am trying to find resources for aging parents. I would encourage any Veterans who are do not know what benefits they can get and people like me who are helping to take care of parents, to contact the DAV, or their local VA office. Here in Winston-Salem, you can call 336-631-5481 or go to their website at www. dav.org to find out your closest Veterans facility. The Harley’s Heroes website is: www.DAV.org/HarleysHeroes.

By; Caroline In 2010, the Harley-Davidson Foundation made a second $1 million grant to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to support our nation’s heroes through the Harley’s Heroes® program.

Harley-Davidson’s relationship with the DAV dates to 2006, when the Harley-Davidson Foundation made a prior $1 million grant to the organization.

Harley’s Heroes brings benefits, education, and counseling to veterans in communities all across the United States through the DAV Mobile Service Office (MSO). The DAV MSO program increases veterans’ accessibility to benefits by literally putting service offices on the road. Since 2007, this program sponsored by Harley-Davidson -- dubbed Harley’s Heroes -- has visited thousands of sites across the United States, providing important counseling and assistance to help tens of thousands of veterans and their families secure the benefits to which they are entitled from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and other government agencies. Highly trained professional DAV counselors who are skilled experts in developing and prosecuting veterans’ claims staff the MSOs. Both Harley-Davidson and DAV have a rich history and long legacy of working with our nation’s military and veterans. On July 23rd, the Harley’s Heroes DAV MSO was at Smokin’ Harley-Davidson in Winston-Salem, NC. As a partial caregiver for my parents, I had wondered what VA benefits my Dad might be eligible for. Especially since his hearing has always been very bad since he served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada where he was an airplane mechanic. During that time, he told me planes would practice take off and landings 2 at a time every 10 seconds in order to get them ready to go to Korea. Those personnel on the ground were not required to

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Virginia Beach Bike Classic Helmet Ticket Update

By: Matt Danielson

Background The 15th Annual Virginia Beach Bike Classic was held April 29–May 1 at North Beach Landing in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

This is always a great event, however, the event was marred by law enforcement. The Virginia State Police in conjunction with the Virginia Beach Police Department set up a few miles from the event and wrote tickets for offenses such as unapproved helmets, illegal exhausts, improperly mounted license plates, etc. It was reported at one point that they were refusing those without a “DOT Approved” helmet to proceed further and forced them to go back to the event a buy a new helmet.

If you or anyone that you know received such a ticket at the Virginia Beach Bike Classic, please contact me and I will represent you at no charge. These charges are improper given the law in Virginia. For those in favor of mandatory helmet use this is not an attack on helmets. I respect the right of every motorcyclist to hold an opinion on this matter. However this is not about helmets, it is about ensuring that the police follow the law. If they are going to stop and charge people they should at least be familiar with the statutes under which they are charging them.

I also want to reiterate that I am not anti-law enforcement.

As an ex police officer and an ex prosecuting attorney, I have an extensive law enforcement background. However, too many times I see motorcyclists charged for not wearing a helmet approved by DOT when the law in Virginia does not require that a helmet be approved by anyone. I also see tickets for illegal exhausts merely because the officer does not like the sound of the exhaust. I have seen tickets for improperly mounted license plates merely because the license plate is mounted vertically instead of horizontally. Virginia law does not prohibit vertically mounted license plates. I have even seen a few handlebar height tickets when that law was repealed in 2003. You are not guilty of an offense simply because an officer says that you are. You are only guilty if you have violated a statute or ordinance. A great number of people charged at the Virginia Beach Bike Classic did not violate any state or local law.

That is why I think it is important to challenge these tickets even though they are non-moving violations. If we, as motorcyclists, merely pre-pay them because it is too much of a hassle to go to court and fight then we will continue to receive improperly issued tickets. So if you have received such a ticket please contact me and I will be happy to take the case(s) at no charge.

The Update I want to report the latest on the helmet tickets from the Virginia Beach Bike Classic. Again, I will give my caveat since the issue of helmets is a divisive one in the motorcycling community. I do not look at this issue as one that pits those who think motorcyclists should wear helmets against those who think adults should be able to choose for themselves. This

Chad Fuller (Columbia, SC office) L and Matt Danielson (Richmond, VA office) C were the featured speakers at the “Know Your Rights During A Traffic Stop” at Churchill’s in Greensboro on January 31st. They don’t look like your typical lawyer, do they? (That’s because they are NOT your typical lawyers!)

is about charges being issued to citizens for offenses, which, if challenged, the state cannot prove. Whether it is helmets, exhausts, license plate mounting, or any other offense, we, as motorcyclists, should not be at the mercy of the opinion of the officer issuing the ticket. The statutes are what govern and we should be afforded the due process that we are guaranteed under the law.

The eighteen helmet cases from the Virginia Beach Bike Classic were heard on August 18th in the Virginia Beach Circuit Court. Fourteen were convicted and four were dismissed. There was no rhyme or reason for the four that were dismissed. In eight years this is the first time that I have see an unapproved helmet conviction on the Circuit Court level. But I know why it happened.

The officer was not able to demonstrate a knowledge of any of the applicable helmet standards. In fact, he made it clear that the reason that he felt that the helmets were not “real helmets” is because they were not properly labeled. I had two expert witnesses and a letter from the Chief Counsel for the Department of Transportation, which explained that the labeling was for manufacturers who wish to self certify. The lack of a label is not a violation of the standard. It merely means that the helmet has not been certified. Certification in not required by the statute.

That being said, the judge made it clear that he saw a problem with the statute and could not believe that it had not been

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Continued From Pg 21 amended by now. Between cases he indicated that he was entering up convictions so that we could make our argument to the Court Of Appeals, who could settle this issue once and for all. We have not had an opportunity to do this before, but we do now.

The bottom line is that we are off to the Court Of Appeals where I believe we will prevail. That would mean that the court’s decision would be binding across the state and would make clear to law enforcement that the mere lack of a DOT label does not mean that the helmet does not meet the requirements of the Code of Virginia.

I want to thank all fourteen that showed up in court, you know who you are. All who were convicted have agreed to appeal their cases. All could have pre-paid their tickets but chose to fight and to continue to do so. Each has now taken two days off from work and incurred personal costs regardless of the fact that they incurred no legal fees. I offer each my personal thanks.

I will continue to keep you informed as the cases progress.

If you have any questions or comments concerning any of the material about which I have written please feel free to contact me.

Matt Danielson McGrath & Danielson Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group 1-800-321-8968 Motorcyclelawgroup.com

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Allison Hunt was a beautiful flower born to Larry and Tamara Hunt Oct 12, 1994. Allison was born premature and her lungs had not fully developed. After 6 months on total oxygen she began to live a normal life. In 2006, at the age of 12, she was diagnosed with Broncholitis Obliterans, an irreversible lung disease.

Allison’s health began to deteriorate and in April 2010 she was referred to Duke University Medical Center Lung Transplant program. On January 25, 2011, she received a new lung.

She began to improve and life was getting back to normal.

In late April a virus took over her body, typical of transplant patients. She went back to Duke and was put in ICV. On July 18, 2011 Allison lost her battle. That day her spirit rose like a butterfly to a greater place and watch down over all that knew and loved her.

The benefit at last call was a great success and much needed for this family. The Jimmy Leggs band played, there was a 50/50, raffle, and auction. T donated 20% of all food sales that day.

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And a big special thanks to all that came out and participated in the benefit and also in the ride held in 2010. Even though Allison and family were unable to attend they felt the love from the family, community, and friends. As always the Biker family will answer the call when someone is in need.

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Rally At Shady Side Dragway

Story and photo by Alan Dockery I love a weekend at the drags, from the big, fancy places to friendly little country strips. We are blessed with a bunch of old dragstrips in the Carolinas that still operate regularly. One place I like to visit is Shady Side Dragway just west of Shelby, NC. The end of July owner, Ronnie Buff, put on a Bike Rally and invited all y’all to come play at the strip.

The party started Friday night with folks showing up to claim a camping spot and start seeing what their bikes would do. But the main crowd rolled in Saturday and started unloading bikes. Soon the little eight-mile strip in the country was roaring with the sounds of all kinds of bikes from thundering big-inch Harleys to screamin’ imports.

Yeah, folks, it was hot that weekend. So we’d run the bikes for a while and once the motors and riders were hot we’d slide back into the shade for a break. This went on all day as folks challenged each other to see who was the quickest and more bikes came in to hit the strip. Besides guys racing their buddies, I saw brothers, husbands and wives, cousins - all kinds of bikers square off at the starting line. We took a break late afternoon to show off some of the nicer rides and award trophies.

Besides drag racing, we got in some bike games, too. The plank ride was tough since most riders fell off before the end.

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Pole In The Hole is one you need to see to appreciate, and a balloon toss is always fun when it’s hot. Ronnie gave away the best “door prize” I’ve ever seen. It was an old door! I thought folks were going to pee on the track laughing.

After some more drag racing it was time to shut down the track and party.

Ronnie knows how to throw a party, too!

Since the strip was closed and everyone was staying at the track he made the announcement, “We have free beer at both concession stands until it runs out.” Free beer is a good thing to start before the band plays. We rocked the rest of the night to Peacepipe. During the first band break they pulled a rollback into the staging lanes and had a wet t-shirt contest to cool off some of the ladies.

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Once the riders were back at the Lodge, prizes were awarded for the best and worst poker hands, there was a 50/50 drawing and large Chinese raffle with many wonderful gift items and gift certificates donated to the cause by many generous businesses. Then everyone enjoyed fresh hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold beverages while listening to some of their favorite songs performed live by the band “RIDING WEDNESDAY “.

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Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Ride 2011

By: Anchor Hello once again my fellow riders. I am glad to see that we still have a wonderful show of support when we get to honor one of North Carolina’s heroes. On Saturday, June 18, 2011 we all got to do that again for a gentleman and an officer of the law that we all still miss to this day.

The day couldn’t have been any more beautiful for the ride.

We gathered up and got to see old friends from other locations that we normally don’t get to see on the everyday ride. I got to start this rolling rally at the Jackson County location where we got to enjoy doughnuts and coffee and some much needed cold water to get us started! We received a shirt, some G540 stickers, and a meal and door prize ticket. Before the ride started we got our safety briefing and we had a prayer. We were escorted by the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and once we got on our way, it was non stop till we got to Exit 31, which is where the bridge is dedicated to Trooper Shawn Blanton, and gathered up at the Ingles parking lot.

I can honestly say, “WOW!” to the amount of people that just kept pouring in from the other starting locations. We all took a break and got up with some other long term friends, drank some water, took some pictures, and waited for the next leg of our journey to begin. When we left from Ingles, the ride felt like it had some help and more respect from that the cages that we passed as some cages helped block traffic and also traffic that we pulled up on from either direction pulled over and let the 400+ bikes ride by. On one occasion, I saw a man that pulled over, got out, and saluted the convoy that was riding by (respect is not dead yet!). Something about this ride touched me when I saw that so many people came out and waved and cheered for this ride.

Funny thing is just as normal as it seems that we had been having these out of the blue showers that just show up, well as we all got to our final spot at the old high school, the clouds moved in very quick and, you guessed it, the down pour of all down pours hit. But, technically the ride had no rain and it was all afterwards (LOL). This year everything was even amped up from the year before. The food was served quicker, they had waters on the outside, drinks on the inside, and plenty of room for all the people to sit and enjoy some really great BBQ and stories. They had a great DJ in the back playing some good music that wasn’t overbearing, so you didn’t have to yell at the person next to you, but yet still enjoyed the tunes. They also had their door prize drawing, and, as normal, they had some great prizes ranging from concert tickets to gift certificates.

Now while this was going on people were pulling out the smart phones and looking at the radar trying to ride home when the rain was at it weakest so through out the drawing some people missed out on probably some great stuff when they thought they were beating Mother Nature at her game. I stayed to the end of the event, and my wife even showed up in her cage and wanted to see if I wanted a ride home, and of course I said I rode here I will ride home (just a little slower

than I got there! (LOL).

And, yes, I had a great time at this event. I dubbed this the rolling rally last year and I stick by it. I look forward to it every year and I would like to see it hit as the largest rolling rally on the east side of the Mississippi. This is not only a great ride and event; it is for a great cause that helps students with Scholarships and each time they are able to help more and more!!

The wonderful people that set this event up every year do this from their hearts and would like to ask if any one would like to help in any way for the future rides to please contact them through the web site at www.TrooperShawnBlantonScholarship.com. You can also sign up from the form on the site and you can see a little about the man that we all miss.

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AHDRA At Bristol Thunder In The Valley Nationals

Story and photo by Alan Dockery To keep fans from baking in the sun, this year the All Harley Drag Racing Association changed the schedule a little at Bristol Dragway the first weekend of August. Qualifying didn’t start until 3 pm Saturday afternoon and everyone I talked to liked Saturday night at the dragstrip. Not only was the weather much better, it was cool to see the flames from the nitro-fueled machines as they thundered down the strip.

Qualifying was done about 10 pm so we still had time afterwards to hang out with buddies in the pits. The best party was at the Tracy Kile / Bad Apple Top Fuel pit.

They even had a couple guys playing live music by their trailer!

Since we didn’t have to be on the strip first thing Saturday morning, that meant we could party Friday night, too. Folks were kind of laid

field, including the one ridden by Mark Cox, Wilkesboro, NC. Keith Browne, Semora, NC, had that cool looking turbo bike running right at Bristol and qualified number one in Rush Pro Gas with a 7.200 ET and ran 193.35 MPH. He went on to win the class. Keith ‘Stump” Williams, Myrtle Beach, SC, also ran in Pro Gas. Scott Kirkpatrick, New Ellenton, SC, won the Bison/ Vreeland Super Gas class by five thousandths of a second!

Also in the class was Greg Best, Raleigh, NC; Jay Beasley, Winston-Salem, NC; and Miles Hamrick, Sr., Gastonia, NC. Dickie Johnson, Aynor, SC, ran in Purvis Hot Street.

Lane Boger, Greensboro, NC; Jeremy Abbott, Conover, NC; and Glenn Sutton, Moore, SC, raced in the 10.90 index Rush Super Eliminator field. Gene Jennings, High Point, NC,

back in the pits, but the band qualified number one in Sam “Dead Bear” Mashini won the Full Throttle ET Bonus PeacePipe cranked it up in the 11.50 Screamin’ Eagle with a near perfect .001 reaction time. the staging lanes.

Performance class with an 11.501. Kelly OvercashEliminations ran on the Braswell, Sanford, NC, regular schedule starting worked her way through the after noon. Showing how 21-bike field to finish runner much The Carolinas’ Full up in SEP. Also running SEP Throttle Magazine supports was Lane Boger, Jr., Conmotorcycle drag racing, we cord, NC; Rick Medford, gave $150 to the number Cherokee, NC; Mike Trull, one qualifier in SYN 3 ET at Sanford, NC; Abbott, Best Bristol. And I can tell y’all and Sutton. that folks are shooting for A whole bunch of Carolina that big check. This year it racers were in the 39-bike went to Sam “Dead Bear” SYN 3 ET class. Racing Mashini with a near perfect the dial in class was Erik .001 reaction time.

Harley, Gastonia, NC; Mike Five of the teams in Best, Cary, NC; Christopher the Screamin’ Eagle Top Fairfax, Lancaster, SC; Tim Fuel field were from the Scamardo, Gastonia, NC; Carolinas. Tommy Grimes, Keith Browne from Semora, NC won Pro Gas and is currently Mike McGee, Easley, SC; rd Pfafftown, NC, riding the 3 in points in that class.

Ray Price H-D machine and Abbott, Trull, Johnson, Jennings, Kirkpatrick, and OvercashTracy Kile, Leicester, NC, made it to the second round. Jay Braswell.

Turner, Julian, NC; Brook McCabe, Roanoke Rapids, NC; and I hope to see a bunch of y’all at the AHDRA finals at Armon Furr, Orangeburg, SC, also competed in Top Fuel.

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7th Annual Sunday Bash At Tilley Harley-Davidson Of Statesville By: Vickie Kress Seven years ago, Ronnie Carver came up with the idea of having a Sunday Afternoon Bash at Tilley Harley-Davidson. The first one was such a success that it’s happening once a year now and continues to grow and grow.

The Seventh Annual Sunday Bash was held on July 17. Thanks to the Statesville HOG Chapter for helping set up and manage all the activities and clean up. Again, the whole parking lot at Tilley Harley-Davidson of Statesville began filling up with motorcycles even before the noon start. The street also fills with cars. At least a 1,000 people come from all around to hear the “Part Time Blues Band” provided by Don & Robinette Tilley and enjoy the food, bike show, door prizes, and the great atmosphere.

The food and beer from Lancaster BBQ was great, and Anna’s Sweet treats furnished sweet icy fresh drinks, funnel cakes, and more. Hooters of Lake Norman provided their girls to wash bikes and The Bob Karney Calendar girls where here with great gifts and signing calendars. UNB Customs displayed their trike conversions.

A big thank you goes to all our vendors and to our door prize providers, Tilley Harley-Davidson (Gift Certificates), Bob Karney Law Firm (Cheryl Crow Tickets), “ Parts Unlimited” for 6 great product items and Alex Beam for tickets to Memory Lane Museum. Tickets were sold for these doors prizes to help raise even more money for the charities along with 50/50 tickets.

The peoples’ choice - bike show raises lots of money for the

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2nd Annual Charlie Mike Memorial/Iron Butt Ride

By: Quietman, CVMA 15-1 “Remembering The Forgotten War” On August 5, 2011 with cloudy skies we departed the Harnett County Veterans Memorial in Lillington, NC for our 2nd Annual Charlie Mike Memorial/Iron Butt Ride. Our Mission was to bring recognition to the “Forgotten War” with a ride that visited PFC Womack’s grave site in Mill Spring, a Combat Medic and Medal Of Honor Awardee from the Korean War, and then ride to Washington DC to visit the Korean War Memorial all the while riding 1000 miles within 24 hours.

We left with over 40 bikes in two groups for safety, 5 minutes apart. We had some experienced riders from last year’s ride, some new riders, and of course we had our favorite dog Chewy, the Iron Mutt, and his driver with us again this year. We headed west through Sanford, to Hwy 1, 15/501, and across Hwy 24/27 for a nice ride to our first stop for gas in Locust. After the few sprinkles pulling in we knew it was time to put the rain gear on.

Then just as we rode I-485, the outer route around Charlotte, the rain hit us so fierce we contemplated calling it quits.

Luckily before anyone quit the rain let up right as we neared I-85 and the ride continued to Hwy 74 West towards PFC Womack’s gravesite.

We arrived at Lebanon Methodist Church to pay our respects to PFC Womack. The parking lot was not level and unfortunately a bike fell to the ground during a group photo. Luckily, damage was minimal and easily repaired. Our Chapter Commander and one other rider were not able to take the rest of the trip so they stayed and greeted our second group. We then rode out waving to the second group as they were coming in. I heard later, the second group had two bikes fall, just as the Chapter Commander went to warn them about the grade and parking.

We headed north towards Asheville and on through Tennessee and Virginia to Washington, DC. Despite hitting more rain, we enjoyed the ride north along the mountains on I-26 to I-81.

The second group however, was plagued by construction detours and ended up making a few scenic laps around Asheville, which put them further behind, then we wanted so they had to do a little extra work to gain the gap back. Luckily through the aid of modern technology “texting” and the ride call center in Fayetteville, we were both able to keep tabs on each other and close the gap.

We stopped three times throughout the night before both groups finally linked up for the ride into Washington DC together. We rode into DC around 4:30 AM so, lucky for us, the traffic was minimal and we were able to get good parking at the Korean War Memorial by parking in the permit only

parking area. Everyone had a somber visit and their own personal peaceful moments at the Veterans memorial. Then after a group photo, we saddled up, weaved our way out of DC and headed towards I-95 and the homestretch.

Rolling with 40 bikes deep, we started to stretch out pretty good so our next fuel/rest stop was welcome, especially since it had been almost 3 hours since our last bathroom stop. After this stop we split back up into two groups and mysteriously my first group added more bikes and our second group got a little thinner. From there we took the outer beltline around Richmond which was a nice ride and we did hit a little bit of rain but by this point the sun was coming up and we didn’t mind especially since we were near our mileage goal. With one last stop before the border of Virginia and North Carolina we were 55 miles from the official mark of 1000 miles and we had over 3 hours to do it in so everyone was in a great mood and ready to go. Our next planned stop was in Benson, to link up the groups again and ride into Dunn together. On the way, we hit the some more horrible rain. My glasses kept fogging up and I think at one point I was taking directions from my co-pilot through the intercom. We hit our official 1000 miles while we were still in the rain so the celebrating was kept to honking our horns and cheering because we had to stay focused on the road ahead, Thank you North Carolina for that one!

We linked up with everyone in Benson and were able to remove our rain gear and stretch out for a few minutes. Calls were made to our welcoming committee in Dunn and we saddled up and rode the little 3-mile route to meet them. We linked up with our LEO escort and a bunch of other bikes for the 16-mile trek, our last as Group of Charlie Mike 2 riders.

We arrived at 11 AM, which meant we had ridden 1066 official miles in 23 hours and 50 minutes.

All in all, we finished with 36 bikes, 41 riders, and our little two-time Iron Mutt, Chewy. During our mission we visited our fallen brother PFC Womack, the Korean War Memorial in DC, and picked up our 1000 miles in 24 hours goal with no injuries or serious incidents, making this a huge success.

We, as the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 15-1, owe a huge thanks to the Christian Motorcycle Association with Cowboy and Edwin for the support with the covered wagon, and all the riders that joined us this year to make this ride possible. Without all of you we would have been making this ride with about 10 bikes instead of 36!

Thanks to all that supported and rode with us this year and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

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1st Annual Backpacks For Kids

By: Kevin “Chappy” Pitts July 23, 2011 there were over 100 people coming together in the Staples Parking lot in Lincolnton, NC for the 1st Annual Backpacks For Kids Ride and Event, benefiting less fortunate kids in Gaston and Lincoln counties. They started riding in on their motorcycles and started gathering at 9am registering and bringing backpacks filled with school supplies. At 10am we were saddling up for the 50+ mile ride through 4 counties and 2 states to end up at a retreat area near Crowder’s Mountain in Gaston County.

Although there were a couple of bikes that had mechanical problems, no one was left behind as the trailer crew from Carolina Faith Riders was available to load up the disabled bike and bring it on to the retreat area.

The ride took us through Kings Mountain National Park just inside the edge of South Carolina, and through some nice back country two lane roads where, even though the mercury was climbing to well over 90, the shade on some of these back roads was a welcome relief from the heat.

When we arrived at the retreat area, there was music by Damascus Road and then 3:16 Band. The bands were rockin’ it out and loud and proud, there was also plenty of hot dogs and hamburgers with fixins’ and good cold Lemonade, tea and Ice water which was very welcome on a hot July day.

There were lots of prizes to give away and plenty of fun to be had. Kathy Lynn from Experteez in Lincolnton won the raffle for the ladies leather jacket. Gabby from Gaston CBA won the DOT certified helmet. There were plenty of other prizes given away including a custom HD clock, and several High Def radio kits, and many others.

There were hundreds of school supplies and backpacks gathered up on this day, and they will be distributed throughout several schools in Gaston and Lincoln counties in NC in the next several weeks before school starts Special Thanks to the organizers: Mount-Up Motorcycle Ministry, CMA Chapter #539 Ambassadors for Christ, Carolina Faith Riders G.R.A.C.E. Chapter, 3:16 Band, Damascus Road Band. And also Special Thanks to the sponsors: Special Thanks to the organizers: Mount-Up Motorcycle Ministry, CMA Chapter #539 Ambassadors for Christ, Carolina Faith Riders G.R.A.C.E. Chapter, 3:16 Band, and Damascus Road Band.

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ALWAYS REMEMBER

I Will Force Myself To Remember The Weeping And Remember The Pain I sat in a movie theater watching “Shindler’s list,” and asked myself, “Why didn’t the Jews fight back?” Now I know. I sat in a movie theater watching “Pearl Harbor” and asked myself, “Why weren’t we prepared?” Now I know. Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict, the actions of evil people.

On September 11, 2001 dozens of capable airplane passengers allowed themselves to be overpowered by a handful of poorly armed terrorists because they did not comprehend the depth of hatred that motivated their captors.

On September 11, 2001 thousands of innocent people were murdered because too many Americans naively reject the reality that some nations are dedicated to the dominance of others.

Many political pundits, pacifists, and media personnel want us to forget the carnage. They say we must focus on the bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the killers.

They implore us to understand the motivation of the perpetrators. The major television stations have announced they will assist the healing process by not re-playing devastating footage of the planes crashing into the Towers.

I will not be manipulated. I will not pretend to understand.

I will not forget. I will not underestimate the intelligence of our adversary who patiently planned and meticulously orchestrated a devastating act of war. I will not forget that the terrorists desire a world society where women are chattel and freedom is forbidden. I will not isolate myself from my fellow Americans by pretending an attack on the USS Cole in Yemen was not an attack on me. I will not forget the Clinton administration equipped Islamic terrorists and their supporters with the world’s most sophisticated telecommunications equipment and encryption technology, thereby compromising America’s ability to trace terrorist radio, cell phone, land lines, faxes and modem communications.

I will not be appeased with pointless, quick retaliatory strikes like those perfected by the previous administration.

I will not be comforted by “feel good - do nothing” regulations like the silly, “Have your bags been under your control?” question at the airport. I will not forget the liberal media who abused freedom of the press to kick our country when it was vulnerable and hurting. I will not forget that ABC TV anchor Peter Jennings questioned President Bush’s motives for not

returning immediately to Washington DC and commented, “We’re all pretty skeptical and cynical about Washington.” I will not forget that CBS anchor Dan Rather preceded President Bush’s address to the nation with the snide remark, “No matter how you feel about him, he is still our president.” And I will not forget that ABC’s Mark Halperin warned if reporters weren’t informed of every little detail of this war, they aren’t “likely - nor should they be expected - to show deference..”

I will not be influenced by so-called, “anti-war demonstrators” who exploit the right of expression to chant anti-American obscenities. I will not forget the moral victory handed the North Vietnamese by American war protestors who reviled and spat upon the returning soldiers. I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of pacifists who chose reassurance over reality.

I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister Tony Blair who told Labor Party conference, “They have no moral inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent. If they could have murdered not 7,000, but 70,000, does anyone doubt they would have done so and rejoiced in it? There is no compromise possible with such people, no meeting of minds, no point of understanding with such terror. Just a choice: defeat it or be defeated by it. And defeat it we must.”

I will force myself to: hear the weeping, feel the helplessness, imagine the terror, sense the panic, smell the burning flesh, experience the loss, remember the hatred.

I sat in a movie theater, watching in quiet reverence as the blood of young soldiers turned the sands of Normandy beach red in “Private Ryan” and asked myself, “Where did they find the courage?” Now I know. We have no choice. Living without liberty is not living.

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It might be the Peace sign, thumbs up, hand out, or index finger (not middle) up off the handle bars. All are saying, “We are Family”, even if we never meet or pass each other again.

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3rd Annual Freedom Ride

By: Buzz & Lydia Disappointment is waking up to rain on a Saturday morning. Especially when you had planned on going for a ride!

But, I had my mind made up that I was going no matter what!

So I strapped on my boots, dusted off my rain jacket, and hit the road! I rode through a steady rain all the way to Greensboro Harley-Davidson. When I rolled up I was pleased to see other motorcycles lined up for the 3rd Annual Freedom Ride to benefit the Triad Flight Of Honor. The rain had moved through by 10:30 and bikes were steadily rolling in.

The registration table was set up in the motorcycle park between Greensboro Harley and Steel Horse Saloon. They had hot coffee, Krispy Kreme Donuts, blueberry muffins, and other breakfast pastries that didn’t dry my socks out any, but definitely hit the spot! They also had Freedom Ride shirts available. There were some active military personnel, plenty of veterans, and other American patriots present. It was good company all around.

The ride start time was bumped back to 11:30 to allow some of the folks who were dodging the rain plenty of time to arrive. Thankfully the rain didn’t scare off too many folks and there was a good turn out for the ride!

Before the Ride started the American Legion Post 55 presented the colors followed by a 21-gun salute and then a gentleman in Navy whites played the Star Spangled Banner and Taps on the trumpet. If that doesn’t stir your emotions, I don’t know what will!

After a bit of ride info and a prayer, we were ready to go.

We took a nice ride down Highway 220, to 62, and on to 22 through Julian, NC. We ran through a few little sprinkles but the ride was comfortable in short sleeves. We stopped at Freedom Park in Liberty to take a break, pull poker hand cards, and eat more donuts. No complaints here! Off we went again, headed for Petty’s Garage in Level Cross. By the time we rolled in to Petty’s Garage the sun had come out and the warmth was welcomed! We took a tour or the Petty Garage that included some of The King’s famous #43 racecars and other beautiful old cars. It was definitely a cool stop!

We set our sites on Greensboro Harley and hit the road.

When we pulled up at the motorcycle park a crowd had gathered for the festivities and HAiZ RAiL was on stage rockin’

out. There were folks playing cornhole under the shade of the big Pin Oak trees in the park, and hanging around the bar at the Steel Horse Saloon. Bob Karney “The Carolinas’ Biker Lawyer” of The Karney Law Firm had his tents up with the beautiful Ginger & Eldena helping him pass out bandanas, and calendars. HAiZ RAiL took a break and a Marine Corps Color Guard came front and center while Rachael Weaver sang our National Anthem and WOW(!), did she ever do a great job! Awards were handed out for the best hand and for appreciated participation. There were raffle prizes, and a 50/50. The 50/50 winner graciously gave half of her winnings back to the cause.

Everyone was having a big time at the motorcycle park.

After I made some rounds I was ready to go home and take those wet socks off!

Lydia Thorne, who organized this ride 3 years in a row, deserves special thanks for doing such a great job and so does Leger Meyland for arranging the route the ride would take. A very special thank you to all the Freedom Ride sponsors: Pepsi Cola, Krispy Kreme, US Food Services, and Starbucks.

With almost 100 Freedom Riders who came out we were able to raise almost $2,800 to benefit the Triad Flight of Honor. These funds will enable 6 more WWII Veterans to travel to Washington to see the WWII Memorial free of charge.

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By: Scott Wicker On Saturday, July 16th, Davis Harley-Davidson in Burlington, NC held their annual Open House and Bike Show to benefit breast cancer research. A great turn out of 41 bikes represented 14 different classes on a hot summer’s day. The day started out with a flag presentation by the Alamance County Red Knights Chapter 7. Matt Lovette did a great job with a solo version of the National Anthem. The Mason Lovette Band played great tunes throughout the show and all the Davis H-D employees in every department stayed busy throughout the day showing off what was new for 2012, especially the new 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Everyone had a fun filled day. In all, over $1000 was raised for breast cancer research.

We would like to thank everyone at Davis Harley-Davidson for their hospitality and great day at the show. Thanks to everyone who participated in the show and gave unselfishly to this most worthy cause.

Congratulations to all the winners and top-finishers in the show. The Winners and Top-Finishers are as follows!

METRIC: 1st Place - Kenny Lowe. VINTAGE: 1st Place - Jack Garman, 2nd Place Carl Simpson, 3rd Place - Craig Burch. PRE-EVO: 1st Place - Ken Hall. BUELL: 1st Place - Rodney Robbins, 2nd Place - Robbie Robbins. SPORTSTER: 1st Place - Matt Smith, 2nd Place - Lori Salmon. DYNA: 1st Place - Tori Behrendt, 2nd Place - Jerry Hughes, 3rd Place - Kay Teague. SOFTAIL-EVO: 1st Place - Manolis Harvalis, 2nd Place - Eddie Paylor, 3rd Place - William Riley. SOFTAIL-TWIN CAM: 1st Place Robby Robbins, 2nd Place - Lee Graham, 3rd Place - Rich McCallaum. SPORT TOURING: 1st Place - Mitch Oakley, 2nd Place - Terry Brady, 3rd Place - Carroll Curtis. ROAD KING: 1st Place - Roger Fowler, 2nd Place - Mike Lee, Tie for 3rd Place - Robbie Roper & Shawn O’Brian. ROAD GLIDE: 1st Place - Michael Lancaster, 2nd Place - Don Madden, 3rd Place - Mike Salmon. FULL DRESSER: 1st Place - Larry Prator, 2nd Place Bobby Stout, Tie for 3rd Place - Frank Berry & Richard Garner. TRIKE: 1st Place - J.W. Sullivan, 2nd Place - Mary Riley, 3rd - Jimmy Lynch. MODIFIED HARLEY: 1st - Doug Shambley. JUDGES CHOICE AWARDS / RAT ROD: Craig Burch. L.O.H. SPORTSTER: Lori Salmon. MOST UNIQUE PAINT: J. W. Sullivan. TRIBUTE BIKE: Doug Shambley. STYLING-STREET GLIDE: Terry Brady. STYLING-ROAD GLIDE: Larry Prator. BEST L.O.H. BIKE: Lisa Kiger. BEST BURLINGTON H.O.G. BIKE: Terry Brady. BEST of SHOW: Mitch Oakley.

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4th Annual Bethel Baptist Church Ride

By: Caroline Bethel Baptist Church in Yadkinville, NC gets my vote for having the best church biker group. May 14 was the day they held their 4th annual ride. Typically the church holds a benefit ride to raise funds for their missions and elderly funds. This year the focus was on two men in their church family, Mickie Reavis and Randy Wood. They were honored at this year’s ride for all the blessings the two have brought to the church and their community as well as the way God has blessed them.

I thoroughly enjoy this ride, even though it is only the second time I have been here. It was a well-planned, enjoyable experience. The fine folk with the Yadkin County Sheriff’s department led us on a 2-hour ride through the beautiful countryside in Yadkin, Surry, and Wilkes County. Even though there was a small amount of rain, it did not deter the riders from coming out and having a great time.

When we got back the food was prepared and ready for us to dig in. That is another thing that I find amazing at this church. It seemed like all the church was involved with the ride whether or not they rode, they made sure the event was a successful one.

If you would like to go on a great ride with a great group of folks, they have this ride each year in May. Keep your eye on The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Cruisin’ Calendar for next year’s date.

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Bros & Bro-ettes,

Have you ever ignored something just hoping it would go away? Ever had a pain of some kind and didn’t want to go to the doc? Ever had a problem and didn’t want to face it?

Ever had a Brother or Sister really let you down? Ignoring something usually doesn’t help, it’s still there, it didn’t just go away!

I had one of those pains and it turned out to be blockages and required open heart surgery. Ignoring it didn’t help but acknowledging it did. I have problems everyday in the Ministry that I would rather not have to handle; people problems. And ignoring them doesn’t cause the people to go away!

Sometimes the toughest thing to do is to acknowledge, admit, face, confront, and accept that something is wrong. Something you need to deal with, handle, and not ignore any longer.

Something in your life that may need attention, something left out, something missing!

Do you sometimes feel lonely in a crowd or depressed when you should feel happy? Discontent even when things are going OK? These are all warning signs that we should learn to pay attention to and not ignore. You body tries to warn you, your emotions or feelings try to warn you, your Soul and Spirit try to warn you!

Pain in your body; the Lord has given us doctors. Pain in your heart (feelings and emotions), the Lord has given us family and friends and true brothers and sisters! Pain in your Soul and Spirit, the Lord has given us Jesus!

Quit ignoring the warning signs! None of them, including Jesus, will go away!

Heb. 13:5 …for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Pray the Biker’s Prayer on this page, mean it in your heart, and do not ignore the need for Jesus in your life any longer.

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Summer Ragin’ And Rollin’ At The Roost

Story and photo by Alan Dockery A long-standing tradition at Riders’ Roost is to head for the hills and chill out when summer seems the hottest. The weekend closest to the July full moon is when we really howl for the Summer Rage.

Friday night we packed the game room while singing and dancing to Mad Mike’s Karaoke.

This was one of those nights when lots of folks said, “Give me the mic!” and showed some talent. Sally really wowed the crowd with her voice and singing some classics right on. When J.C. belted out a variety of songs the crowd cheered, too. We partied late into the night and wondered if the band could top what we did.

If you wanted to cool off for the weekend, the Roost was the place to be since it stayed cool and overcast most of Saturday. The occasional misty drizzle wasn’t even enough to get ya wet or put out the campfire. It did keep most folks around the camp enjoying their favorite beverages with friends, and as usual, the sky cleared enough for the band to jam. Saturday night we rocked out to Matter Of Fact until about midnight. That was also when the clouds parted enough for us to see the moon and howl some more in the game room.

Rollin’ On The River A few weeks later, I was back at The Roost for the Rollin’ on the River party. With some cool, wet weekends I had not spent much time in Elk Creek. And I like the creek at Riders’ Roost.

That Friday the weather in much of the Carolinas was not good for motorcycling and folks were apparently hunkering down at home. Well, for y’all who didn’t head to the hills for the weekend, you missed out! Friday night was dry and the crowd was ready to party at the pavilion. We’d jam to the DJ for a while and one of the young, new Roosters would break out his guitar and play while we sang along. Some old friends, but new Roosters, were even there. They love the place, too, now.

Saturday was one of the nicest days this summer. The weather was beautiful, not too hot, and the creek was perfect for relaxing in the shallows, making laps around the swimming hole, or lying in the rapids. Even the fishing was good as I caught a bunch every time I went down to feed them some worms.

The goal for that weekend was to raise money for Riders’ Roost Charities, specifically benefiting fallen veterans and their families. Late that afternoon we gathered by the creek for a Duck Race. Then some of us showed our lack of balance in the raft races. Once I got settled I quit falling off. The slow race was more fun for some of us than the haul ass race. Roger McClure bet on the fastest duck. David Riggles pulled a finish line slingshot draft to beat Wayne and me in the Slow Tube Race. Donnie Smith out stroked us all in the Fast Tube Race.

Yeah, we got an afternoon shower Saturday, but it was over

in plenty of time for folks to start partying that night. With a one-man band, R.B. Stone, we gathered in the pavilion for a relaxing night of blues and rock.

There are a few more party weekends planned this year so y’all come join us. Be sure to check out my extra photos at www.FullThrottteMagazine.com.

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By: WildThing When asked ‘what was your most memorable ride?’ I believe the typical motorcyclist will dredge up the longest one or one that took him the farthest away from home to expound on. You could ask which ride was a favorite ride and a lot of riders would have a hard time choosing. The simple fact is that every time you swing your leg over the saddle and flip up the kickstand, life improves immeasurably and your spirit is renewed. Thus all rides are memorable and favorite!

For purposes of this feature, I am choosing to describe my ride to Milwaukee in 2003 to help celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary. Yes, it was a long time ago, but when riders are standing around shooting the breeze, something is said that inevitably sparks a memory of that ride to the H.O.G. Mecca. Milwaukee is 1000 miles from High Point, so we took two days to get there, and upon arriving mid-afternoon rode directly to the heart – the Juneau Avenue Harley-Davidson Complex. This was the ultimate motorcycle rally – venues at the Juneau Ave. and Capitol Ave. plants, all the local dealerships, the Summerfest grounds, downtown, the Milwaukee Mile and the HOG XX at the Washington County Fair Park. There was food, music, and motorcycles everywhere – literally! The residents and the police in Milwaukee were welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help you find your way around. There were directional signs all over town pointing the way to the various venues, and “Welcome Harley Riders” posters and American flags on the bridges and overpasses. It was a great party.

My recollection of the ride home still haunts me and has for years afterward. It didn’t just rain, it monsooned! Seven hundred fifty of the one thousand mile ride was in a driving foggy rainstorm south through Illinois, Indiana, southern Ohio Kentucky, and West Virginia on the Interstates going 60-70 mph alongside big rigs. Best part was all the other Harley enthusiasts we’d pass on the road or commiserate with at the gas stops, were having as much fun as we were! About half way through West Virginia, we rode out from under the grey clouds into blue sky and warm temperatures. We had to pull over immediately and peel off drenched rain suits and leathers.

I’ll be honest with you, when I parked my bike at home, I was REALLY glad to be home. Looking back, I am amazed at myself and grateful that neither my husband nor I had any mechanical problems (the cam bearings on my ’99 Road King started to go out about a mile from home!), except for not being able to see most of the way. Every time you make it home in one piece, your ride can be called a success. I still do not like riding in the rain, but if I have to, I can and after that one, a shower or an hour is nothing!

If you have an “I Ride Full Throttle” story to share, how about sending it in, with a picture, if you have one, to the Editor@FTCarolinas.com. If we publish yours we will send you a “I Ride Full Throttle” patch. Hope to see ya out there!

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Just before time for the poker run, Mother Nature gave us a down pour and only 4 bikes with 8 people and 1 cage took off from Bailey’s. First stop was to get something to eat and Bar B Que was on the menu. Buddy was disappointed at how many riders these days don’t ride in the rain. You always find out who is hard-core when it rains.

Luckily, the rain stopped and everyone went to Side Traxx for the next stop, a few drinks, and some Karaoke where Buddy and a rider named Annie participated. Gotta say, Buddy can sing and sing he did! Of course, there were a few people not so talented but, definitely worth a good laugh. Entertaining it was and they were all full of good spirits and lots of fun!

Next, back to Bailey’s for a live band, 50/50, the remainder of the chips, and more.

The Oath, a very good rock & roll band was getting started and the crowd was pouring in. Man, what a band! They were rocking the house and played a wide variety of rock.

The remainder of the poker chips were pulled and each chip had a number on it. You added the numbers up and the person with the highest number won. Chuck, who actually participated throughout the event and rode, won with the highest number. Up till the last minute, I thought I had the high number. It’s those quite guys you gotta watch out for every time!

Buddy was selling 50/50 tickets and Mickey and I were signing new members up and selling BFBF tee shirts. Within an hour, the whole bar was full and everyone was having fun. They had some good dancers and one lady who did a short bar dance.

When The Oath took a break, BFBF had brought Buddy some tee shirts to throw to the crowd. Boy, the crowd got into that and people were putting them on and wearing them. After the band finished playing for the night, Buddy had a lady from the crowd pull the winning ticket for the 50/50 drawing. I was holding the winning ticket, which Mickey had bought! All the money was donated back and went to the foundation.

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Ray Price Racing Puts On Strong Performance At AHDRA Bristol Race Grimes In Close Drag Race To Finish Line In Second Round Of Eliminations The last trip to Bristol Dragway for the Ray Price HarleyDavidson / Akea sponsored drag bike was back in June where they captured a win as part of the nitro Harley exhibition race at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

This time around they were at Bristol Dragway for the AHDRA Screamin Eagle Thunder in the Valley Nationals August 6th and 7th, 2011. One of the unique aspects of this race is that Saturday qualifying starts mid-afternoon and continues into the evening under the lights.

The team started out strong with Grimes twisting the throttle to post a 6.734 ET at 219.83 MPH in the first round. Between rounds one and two the team had the misfortune of breaking a rocker arm which hampered their performance in rounds three and four.

The team went back and readied the 1,000 horsepower nitro Harley drag bike in time for Sunday’s elimination rounds.

In the first round of eliminations Grimes powered the Akea Express to a convincing 6.596 ET at 223.91 MPH to move the team into the next round. In the second round Grimes faced a tough competitor going up against Douglas Horne. It was a close drag race all the way to the finish line with Horne pulling

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A new Muslim clothing shop opened here, but I’ve been banned from it after asking to look at some bomber jackets.

There was this couple that had been married for 20 years. Every time they made love, the husband always insisted on shutting off the light. Well, after 20 years the wife felt this was ridiculous.

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My neighbor knocked on my door at to the edge of central London where 2:30 am this morning! Can you believe they board a magnificent 17th century At Texas A&M University, there were that, 2:30am?! Luckily for him I was carriage hitched to 6 magnificent white four sophomores taking chemistry and still up playing my Bagpipes. horses. They ride towards Buckingham all of them had an ‘A’ so far. These four Palace waving to the thousands of cheer- friends were so confident that, the weekAn Amish farmer driving his horseing Britons. All is going well. Suddenly end before finals, they decided to visit drawn carriage past his field notices a the right rear horse lets fly with the most some friends in Austin and have a big par- man drinking from his pond, with his horrendous earth-shattering fart ever ty. They had a great time but, after all the hand. The Amish man reins the horse to heard in the British Empire and the smell hearty partying, they slept all day Sunday a stop and shouts: “Trinken Sie nicht das was excruciating. Both of them had to and didn’t make it back to College Station Wasser, die Kuhe und die Schweine hause perfumed handkerchiefs over their until early Monday morning. Rather than ben in ihm geschissen!” (Which means: noses. The fart shakes the coach but the taking the final then, they decided that “Don’t drink the water. The cows and two dignitaries of state do their best to after the final they would explain to their pigs have $h!t in it!)” The man shouts ignore the incident. The Queen turns professor why they missed it. They said back: “I am a Muslim. I don’t underto President Obama, “Mr. President, that they visited friends but on the way stand, nor do I care to understand your please accept my regrets... I am sure you back they had a flat tire. As a result, they gibberish. Speak English, Infidel!” The understand there are some things that missed the final. The professor agreed Amish man shouts back in perfect Engeven a Queen cannot control.” Obama, they could make up the final the next day. lish, “Use two hands. You’ll get more!” always trying to be “Presidential”, The guys were excited and relieved. They replies, “Your Majesty, do not give the studied that night for the exam. The next The wife has been missing a week now. matter another thought. If you had not day the Professor placed them in separate Police said to prepare for the worst. So I mentioned it, I would have thought it rooms and gave them a test booklet. They have been to the thrift shop to get all her was one of the horses.” quickly answered the first problem worth clothes back.

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In a victory for families who enjoy responsible motorized recreation, President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill to allow the sale of kids’ off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to continue, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

On Aug. 12, Obama signed into law H.R. 2715, introduced by Reps. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC).

The measure exempts kids’ OHVs from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, known as the lead law. The CPSIA, which went into effect on Feb. 10, 2009, banned the making, importing, distributing or selling of any product intended for children 12 and under, including kids’ dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that contained more than a specified amount of lead in any accessible part that might be ingested. H.R. 2715 cleared the House by a 421-2 vote on Aug. 1, just before lawmakers went into their summer recess, and earned Senate approval by unanimous consent the same day. The new law is a victory that is the result of nearly three years of intensive efforts by the AMA and its partner organization, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), their members and millions of advocates of responsible OHV recreation. “Federal legislators deserve a lot of thanks for their tireless efforts, especially U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-MT), U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and all the other lawmakers who supported an exemption,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “Hundreds of thousands of parents, kids and motorcycling club members responded to AMA calls for action to contact their elected officials and their efforts, along with all those volunteers who circulated petitions and took other actions, brought this issue to the attention of Congress and turned the tide in our favor. “I’m sure that those letters, emails and telephone calls to Congress had a major impact in convincing lawmakers to exempt OHVs from the lead law,” Dingman said. “I’m also convinced that the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb held on May 26 played a major role, since it put a human face on the issue by showing lawmakers the kids and families who are suffering because of the CPSIA. “I want to thank Racer X magazine, Doublin Gap Motocross Park, Mason Dixon Riding Association 6 and 7, Tomahawk MX Park, the Middle Atlantic Motocross Association, Budds Creek Motocross Park, High Point Raceway, and advocates such as the Yentzer family and Moto-Patriot Nancy Sabater, who brought youngsters to Washington, DC, for the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb to lobby their lawmakers,” he said.

Dingman also thanked other organizations and individuals that worked diligently on the effort, including the Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, which represent the motorcycle and ATV industries; the mo-

torcycle enthusiast and trade media; Sean Hilbert, president of Cobra Motorcycles, which makes kids’ dirt bikes; the Coombs family and Tim Cotter of MX Sports, which has conducted the famed AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship featuring thousands of promising young riders for the past 30 years, and Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, president of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. “I want to extend a very special thanks to Malcolm Smith, a member of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, who brought a lot of attention to the unfairness of the lead law when he hosted a media event at Malcolm Smith Motorsports and sold some youth OHVs as a symbolic gesture to protest the law,” Dingman said. The AMA has been at the forefront of the fight to exclude child-sized motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA since early 2009. The association has participated in news events to focus media attention on the issue, lobbied on Capitol Hill, and organized campaigns to encourage riders and parents to contact their federal lawmakers and key decision-makers to exempt kids’ OHVs from the CPSIA. As a result, every single member of Congress, as well as members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), have received powerful statements from members of the AMA and ATVA. The AMA magnified these efforts through its “Kids Just Want to Ride” campaign. To read more of what the AMA has done in its efforts to exempt kids’ OHVs from the CPSIA, go to http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/KeepKidMotorcyclesAndATVsLegal.aspx. Aimed at children’s toys, the CPSIA ensnared kids’ dirt bikes and ATVs because trace levels of lead can be found in parts such as batteries and brake calipers. Other children’s products were also affected by the CPSIA, such as books, clothes and microscopes. The CPSC, which is responsible for implementing the CPSIA, delayed enforcement of certain parts of the law until the end of this year, granting a reprieve for child-sized dirt bikes and ATVs. That gave those concerned about the law time to change it before the reprieve ended.

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Qualifies Third Again at Bristol Mark Cox picked up where he left off at Rockingham Dragway in May at the recent Thunder In The Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, Bristol, Tenn. The All-Harley Drag Race Association-sanctioned race was held August 6-7. Cox again qualified third with the Bojangles Pro Dragster Harley, prepared by Johnny Vickers of Hawaya Racing.

“We continued to build on the momentum we achieved at Rockingham and had a productive weekend at Bristol,” said Cox, a former AHDRA Pro Drag National Champion. “I rode Johnny’s bike at Friday’s Test and Tune as a shake down.

Johnny did his homework and went out during Saturdays qualifying and got the pole with an impressive 7.47 ET run.

We capitalized on the things we discovered on his bike and were able to work out a few kinks on the bike I rode as well.

After qualifying, we learned why we were dropping a cylinder and corrected the problem.”

Cox went on to win his first round. However he faced current AHDRA points leader Scott Truett in the semi-finals, who beat him with a 7.53 to Cox’s 7.61 time.

“We still needed a little more to win the semi-finals at Bristol but we learned a lot and feel we had a successful weekend,” added Cox, manager of Crossroads Harley-Davidson in Wilkesboro, NC. “We plan to carry the momentum we continue to gain into our next race at Rockingham in October.

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