2006 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Events
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, America’s
premiere showcase of motorcycling heritage and history, has announced
an expanded calendar of events and activities for 2006. From its
annual signature event, the October 6–7 Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Induction and Concours d’Elegance Weekend to festivals that celebrate
the lifestyle and heritage of favorite motorcycles marques,
Museum visitors will discover award-winning exhibits, entertainment,
education and memorable stories 365 days a year. Just minutes
from Columbus, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s exhibits and
events take place in over 15,000 square feet of gallery space,
surrounded by 23 scenic acres. The Museum is located next to the
headquarters of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), adjacent
to Interstate 70. Check the Museum’s web site often for
up-to-date event information.
Unlike some traditional museums, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
doesn’t simply present history behind glass. Every exhibit blends
priceless motorcycles, memorabilia, historic images and unusual
artifacts with the real stories behind the famous machines and
faces. Many of the exhibits feature fully interactive elements
that invite kids of all ages to touch – such as the current “Motocross
America” exhibit where tomorrow’s racing stars can try on the latest
motocross bikes and gear and prepare for a “photo opp” on the victory
podium.
All 2006 events at the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum are open to the public:
“Motocross America” Exhibit. See, hear and connect with the
action-packed history of America’s original action sport at this
expansive exhibit. More than 60 legendary motocross machines,
hundreds of artifacts, and personal treasures on loan from racing and
industry stars, rare original images and special interactive sections,
such as a Motocross Resource Center designed to help parents and kids
get involved in racing. Through December
2006.
5th Annual Penton Owners Group Day. Meet John Penton, his family,
friends and Penton Owners Club (POG) members and learn more about
Ohio’s very own motorcycle legend. Panel discussion, Penton bike
show. POG members-only lunch. Indoor activities.
February 4.
Leather & Ice Winter Party. Share an evening with fellow
motorheads and make new friends at the third annual Leather & Ice
winter motorcycle party. Mix formal wear with moto gear to win
prizes for the best dressed guests. Door prizes, scavenger hunt,
and food and drinks will whet your appetite for the spring riding
season! Saturday, February 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Daytona Friendraising Breakfast. Traveling to Daytona for Bike
Week? Wrap up your week at this annual Museum fundraising event.
The 2006 keynote speaker is racing great Mark Brelsford, the 1972 AMA
Grand National Champion. Advance reservations required.
Friday, March 10, Holiday Inn, DeLand, FL.
Japanese Motorcycle Saturday. Japanese sport bike, café racer,
cruiser and off-road enthusiasts gather at the Museum to celebrate
their favorite marques. From the rare to today’s most popular
Japanese bikes, visitors are invited to bring their favorite Japanese
motorcycles and enjoy the free, unjudged bike show from vintage
machines to 2006 models. East coast enthusiasts will want
to check out the Larz Anderson Auto Museum’s simultaneous Japanese
Motorcycle Day (www.mot.org). Special guests, food vendors and
more. Saturday, June 3.
British & European Motorcycle Weekend, presented by DomiRacer
Distributors. From BSA to Zundapp, this two-day event is a must
for any fan of British and European – especially German – bikes.
Visitors have one final chance to see the exhibit “BMW: The Mastery of
Speed” during a Friday evening reception. The exhibit features
rare ephemera, seldom seen and historically significant sport machines
from nearly every decade of BMW’s eighty years of motorcycle
production. Saturday, visitors are invited to bring their favorite
British and European motorcycles and enjoy an unjudged bike show for
machines from vintage to 2006 models. June 9-10.
“Women & Motorcycling” Exhibit. AMA/FIM Women &
Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell.
Celebrate the legendary lady riders who paved the way for today’s
thousands of women motorcycle enthusiasts. The Museum’s
award-winning exhibit “Women & Motorcycling” makes a special
appearance at the conference. Advance registration required
through the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). June 30-July
3, Athens, GA.
“SuperMann” Exhibit Dedication. Dick Mann is one of the great
universal motorcyclists of the last century. Tuner, dirt tracker,
road racer, motocrosser and trials rider, Mann did it all. This
new exhibit pays respect to Mann, the modern-day legend. Join
Dick Mann and friends for the exhibit dedication, then head to AMA
Vintage Motorcycle Days for the weekend. Thursday, July 27, 5 pm.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. More than 40,000 motorcycle
enthusiasts gathered at last year’s annual celebration of motorcycling
heritage, making it the biggest vintage motorcycle event in
America. The Museum’s Motorhead Café is a great place to hang out
with your friends and meet the legends of the sport. Bid on rare
classics and memorabilia at the world-class Vintage Motorcycle Auction
(Saturday), watch AHRMA racing greats battle it out on four race
tracks, browse the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, try the latest
motorcycles from today’s leading manufacturers, shop dozens of new gear
and accessory vendors, learn at seminars. MV Agusta is the 2006
Featured Marque. July 28-30, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH.
Custom and Cruiser Culture Saturday. Whether box-stock, chopped
or tricked-out and over-the-top, custom and cruiser motorcycles reflect
the unique personalities of their owners. That fact makes these
bikes some of the most visually stunning works of art on wheels.
Enjoy the culture, lifestyle and craftsmanship of these popular bikes –
as well as the people who design, build, tune and accessorize them at
this first annual custom bike show. Demonstrations, vendors, and
more. August 19.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Weekend and Concours d’Elegance. Meet and
mingle with motorcycling’s most famous names at the annual Hall of Fame
Induction, plus enjoy over 100 of the nation’s rarest motorcycles at
the 5th annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance (all day
Saturday). The weekend includes a Friday “Evening of Stars and
Legends” reception at the Museum, autograph sessions, Saturday gala
Induction dinner and ceremony. October 6-7.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Holiday Online Auction. A virtual
shopping extravaganza awaits gift givers starting November 1.
That’s the day the Museum “opens” the door to its annual online holiday
auction. All proceeds benefit the Museum. Museum staff will
accept auction donations throughout the year.
www.motorcyclemuseum.org.