Shirt Design DONE!

Sat down with Chris Horvath at Pro Image Graphix Friday night. We came up with a t-shirt design that will surely be a hit. The design will be unveiled at the show on July 17th. It incorporates antique motorcycles with paying homage to Tobacco Days. We are trying to decide on how many shirts to get made up, either 100 or 200. They will be very reasonably priced with all profits going to the charity work that the Car, Truck and Motorcycle show is known for.

Pro Image Graphix is known for their original design and logo work. They have the ability to do large jobs or small. They only use the very best materials as well. Pricing is very fair and honest.

If you need any design work for t-shirts, logo's, vinyl lettering be sure to give Chris at Pro Image Graphix a call at 608-884-3260. They are located near Newville Wisconsin right off I-90.

It was a pleasure to work with you Chris, thanks again!!

Motorcycle & Car Cruise Night- Hooters Janesville Wisconsin

Just wanted to let everyone know that one of our sponsors, Hooters in Janesville Wisconsin started a motorcycle & car cruise night every Thursday night.

We attended the first one last week and they gave away a bunch of great prizes! There were several cars and motorcycles from all different years.

Don't forget about their great food, beverages and great service!!

Come on out an join them every Thursday, weather permitting.

Click on their link to the right for directions!

- Tim

Quaker Steak & Lube TONIGHT!!

What a great week so far.  The temperature will strike eighty this week and not a cloud in the sky.  The wind has even decided to take a break from time to time. 

Anyways, look for us tonight up at Quaker Steak & Lube's Wednesday Bike Night.  We'll be handing flyers out for the Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show that’s happening on July 17^th. 

If anyone wants to ride with, we are meeting on the north side of Janesville at 5:15 and leaving shortly after.  Send me over an email if you want to ride along.

Thanks again to Quaker Steak & Lube in Middleton for giving us the thumbs up to pass flyers out and supporting the show.

- Tim

Team Triumph Open House

Tomorrow (Saturday May 15th) I'll be heading over to Team Triumph ( http://www.triumph1.com/intro.htm ) for their annual Open House.  They have demo rides, food, beverages and a lot of neat bikes on display.  Not to mention all the riders that show up!

Team Triumph is one of the oldest exclusive Triumph dealers in the nation.  They are always rated high in customer service & satisfaction.

Saturday is shaping up to be a great day weather wise.  So come out and help support one of the Tobacco Day's Motorcycle Show's great sponsors!!!

- Tim

More Blog's

Look to the right.....now go down below the archive. Do you see them? It's the new "Blog" link section. There's an accumulation of motorcycle blogs that I read from time to time.

Some of them aren't safe for children and are have "Some Graphic Images" after the name. They are very far from being pornographic though.

There are blog's for you chopper guys, vintage guys and even flat track peeps.

If you have a blog you think belongs.....post it and let me know!!

Enjoy!

"American Cafe" - The Movie Free Screening!

We are working with the good folks over at the Second Society on finalizing times and a venue to provide a free screening of their new movie documenting Cafe Racer Culture in the United States.

The movie "American Cafe" premiered in Madison at the Sundance Saturday May 1st to a sold out crowd. Spoke with several attendees of the the movie yesterday during the Slimey Crud Run and heard nothing but great things.

"American Cafe" has also become the official sponsor of the "Cafe Racer" class for this years event. Bring out your cafe bike old and new!

Look for updates on this blog on a final venue and show times.

Thanks again to everyone with "American Cafe".

Please check them out at:

http://2soc.net/americancafe

-WT

What A Weekend.............Spring Is Here!!

Sponsors

We would like to take a minute and thank all of the sponsors that have signed up and donated so much already.  The support of these local businesses and the motorcycle community is overwhelming.  Without them this show couldn’t happen. 

Please support our great sponsors (look to the right for their links/information).   

Sharer’s Cycle

On Saturday I'll be riding my black 1974 Moto Guzzi 850T up to Sharer’s Cycle Open House outside of Verona.  Sharer's is one of the oldest Triumph dealers in the country.  Lot’s of history and a great location to ride too.  It’s a great event, with a combination of old timers and “new” timers.  Lyall has done and seen a lot happen in the last four decades.   

Visit them at http://www.sharercycle.com/.

Slimey Crud Run

On Sunday (May 2^nd) the black 850T and I will once again be riding the Spring Slimey Crud Run.  This is a great event that brings several different types of motorcyclists together for a scenic ride through the beginning of the rolling hills of western Wisconsin.  The weather looks as though it’s going to cooperate so there will be a great turnout. 

I’ll be there handing out flyers to those that would like one for the show.  Don't worry, I'm not the guy who stuffs fliers on peoples bikes......that's too rude. 

If you would like to see a Vincent or maybe a 1927 JD Harley riding down the road as they were meant to, come out and check out the Slimey Crud Run this Sunday.

Don't forget when you're in Leland to get a summer sausage sandwich......it's just like what mom packed in your lunchbox as a kid.

Here’s more information on the Slimey Crud Run:    http://www.slimeycrudrun.com/

Official Flyer

Here's the official flyer with registration form on the bottom.  To preregister cut off the form from the bottom, fill it out and send it in with $7.00.

Click on the flyer for a larger view!!  

If you would like paper copies, email me and I will mail you as many as you would like.

Classes!!

As we are getting closer to July 17th, it's time to start updating the blog more often.  Thought I'd start off by posting the official classes of the 2010 Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show.

Please see below for classes and explanations of each class:

American Big Twin
1. Big Twin Early 1900-1947 (F head, Flathead & Knucklehead)
2. Big Twin 1948-1984 (Panhead & Shovelhead)
3. Big Twin Evo & Twin Cam

American Small Twin
4. 1,000cc & Under 1900-1957 (D, R, W, K, KH & Servicar)
5. 1,000cc & Under 1957-1986 (Ironhead Sportster)
6. 1,200cc & Under 87-Present (Evolution Sportster)

American Touring
7. Touring Custom (Any American Made Touring/Cruiser)

Other American Classes
8. Bobber/Hardtail
9. Chopper
10. Sportbike (Any American made Sportbike)

British
11. 1900-1965
12. 1965-1981
13. 1981-Present
14. Touring
15. Sportbike

European
16. 1900-1981
17. 1981-Present
18. Touring
19. Sportbike

Japaneese
20. 1900-1969
21. 1969-1982
22. Sportbike
23. Touring
24. Custom

Other
25. Competition 1900-1980 (Off road competition type bikes only.  Dirt bikes, Motocross, Flattrackers, Drag, Bonneville Speed Bikes, TT, Trials, etc)
26. Competition 1980-Present (Off road competition type bikes only.  Dirt bikes, Motocross, Flattrackers, Drag, Bonneville Speed Bikes, TT, Trials, etc)
27. Cafe Racer (Any brand or model of bike modified in the spirit of cafe bikes)
28. Two Stroke (Any brand or model of two stroke street bike)
29. Special Interest (This class is for bikes that don't fit in other classes.  For example, Rat Bike, scooters, trikes)

Youth Class
30. Youth Class:
This class was created to get the next generation involved.  Any child 15 and under in age is invited to bring their dirtbike, atv or go cart down.  Youth class entrance fee will be two or more non-perishable food donations to the local food bank.  These donations can be brought the day of the event.  There will be a drop off location.  Non-perishable food donations are welcomed from anyone!)

Special Awards
There will be two special awards given out.

The first is the Bill "Spoons" Collins Best of Show Award.  Bill Collins was a dear friend to many in the motorcycle community and industry.  His never ending work in charities, supporting young people and his community will never be forgotten.  This award will be selected by show participants only.  One vote per participate.     

The second award is the Bob Huber Distance Award.  Bob Huber was a well respected motorcycle mechanic, tuner and rider.  His never ending desire for motorcycles and his well known reputation for riding more miles than most is remembered with this award.  The rider that rode the longest distance to the show receives this award.  Make sure to fill out "Miles to Show" on the registration form.

Sidecars/Hacks are welcomed in all classes.


Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days/weeks!!

- WT

Day & Location Set!

When: Saturday July 17th
Where: North Henry St in Edgerton WI (See Below Map)


View Larger Map

Edgerton is just a half an hour south of Madison and a little over an hour southwest of Milwaukee.

We are hoping for a great turnout.

I'll be posting more information as the days go on as well as explanations of classes, events, sponsors and what charities benefit from this show.  Something a lot of people don't realize.......this is all non-profit.

A few more fine tweaks on the show flier and we will start mailing them out and dropping them off.  It's taken some creativity for us to add so much information on a 8" X 10" piece of paper and still keep it readable with the bare eye.  If you would like a stack or even just one, let me know and I will get them out to you ASAP.


Also as always any comments are appreciated.

- Tim

The Show

THE HISTORY OF IT ALL
A few years ago some friends and I rode our bikes up to our towns annual car show in hopes of starting a motorcycle class for the following year. We were told that we would have to enter in the car shows "special interest" class. So, we tossed our entrance fee down, then participated, sat there all day and none of us won anything. Bummer right? Not really.......it was motivation.

Of course we thought we were ignored, but turns out we weren't. One of the car show guys explained to me that they being "car" people, knew nothing about how to fairly judge motorcycles. Makes sense. So the journey began. I offered up my services to be in charge of organizing the event and attend all necessary meetings. Last week after much discussion, the car show guys voted me in to be in charge of the first annual Edgerton Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show in conjunction with their car show.

We hope to use this blog to keep everyone up to date on details as the date progresses. There are a lot of exciting things happening and a lot of people that are involved at this point already.

If you have any questions, contact me......Tim