It's March!!!!

Well here it is, almost April (with snow falling here in Tobacco City USA as I type). 

We only have a few months left before the 2nd Annual Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show.

The new show flier will be posted in a few days.  Just have to check with the other volunteers to make sure my grammar is up to par this year.....rookie mistake last year.

Anyways, add us to your "Favorites" and check every week for updates!

New classes this year.....stay tuned for details!

- WT

2010 Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show Pics

Below are some images from the first annual Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show.  We promise to take more next year....so many bikes....so little time!

2010 Winners and Recap

What a great day we had for the first annual Tobacco Days Motorcycle Show!  It was a little warm with temperatures peaking out in the 90's, but we had plenty of free ice cold water thanks to our local Kwik Trip.

We would personally like to thank everyone that entered a bike in the show, those that attended and a special thanks to the Tobacco Days Car & Truck Show for giving us a chance.  With bikes ranging in age from 1946 to 2008 and bikes from literally all over the world, everyone had a great selection to gaze at.  Have to admit, judging was no easy task.

Below are the official winners:

Winner	Bike	City
Bob Kettleson	1979 Harley Davidson FLH	Edgerton
Luci Chwala	2004 Harley Davidson XLC	Edgerton
Ray Wescott	2007 Harley Davidson FLHTP	Edgerton
Calvin Johnson	1994 Harley Davidson FLHTC	Hollandale
Larry Van Horn	1946 Indian Chief Roadmaster	Monroe
SSG Tim Allen	2008 Triumph Rocket III	Janesville
Carl Wucherpfennig	1967 BSA Royal Star	Johnson Creek
David Millar	1962 Triumph Thunderbird Bathtub	Edgerton
Elise Curio	1999 Ducati 748	Verona
Dean Ellison	1981 CZ Dirtbike	Janesville
Dean Ellison	1980 Maico AW	Janesville
Mike Ackermann	2001 Moto Guzzi California Special	West Allis
BJ Bullion	1982 Kawasaki KZ1000J	Edgerton
Nick Lowe	2003 Kawasaki Z1000	Edgerton
Mike Zimmerman	1985 Honda CR500 Hill Climber	Edgerton
Jeff Stuart	1945 Harley Davidson Trike "Harley From Hell"	Fort Atkinson
Don Johnson	1977 Yamaha YZ250	Edgerton
Larry Van Horn	1946 Indian Chief Roadmaster	Monroe

The Bob Huber Long Distance Rider award went to Mr Jim McGee that rode his 2002 Heritage Softail all the way from Austin Minnesota, right around 300 miles.  We feel honored that not only did Jim ride all that distance for our show, but also knew Bob Huber.

Finally the Bill Collins Best of Show award went to a gentleman that rode his beautiful 1946 Indian Chief Roadmaster from Monroe Wisconsin, Mr Larry Van Horn.  Larry came riding in complete with leather helmet and goggles.  He needed no help in kicking that old Chief over either!  Thank you Larry for sharing your special bike with us and we hope to see you back again in 2011.

We had a total of 48 registered motorcycles and 10 registered youth machines, not bad for the first year.  All the bikes were well done and it was a shame that they all couldn't win an award.  Between the Honda 250 Rebel chop, all the great looking BSA & Triumph's, vintage Maico, CZ & Yamaha YZ dirt bikes, the purpose built CR500 hill climber, three Moto Guzzi's, Japanese sport bikes & cruisers, Harley Davidson Shovelheads, Evo's and even a few Twin Cam's, Ural hack rig that showed up.......there were no complaints in diversity of motorcycles.  To see all of these right here in downtown Edgerton Wisconsin was amazing to say the least.

Dick Werner was so kind to bring down a museum quality informational and pictorial display of pre-1915 motorcycles made right here in Wisconsin.  Thanks again Dick and hope to see you back in 2011......there will always be room for you!

We had many compliments on the t-shirts that Chris Horvath from Pro Image Graphix designed for us.  They must have been good, they were sold out the day of the event!!  Much appreciated Chris!

Thanks to Tyson Trunkhill from True Engineering in Edgerton for donating custom made kickstand plates keeping all those bikes downtown from sinking into the asphalt on that hot day.  Their kickstand plates were used all weekend out at Racetrack Park as well!

Jason and Matt from American Cafe deserve a huge thanks as well!  It was great to have them giving two free screenings of their film during the show.  We would like to thank the Masonic Temple in Edgerton for giving American Cafe the perfect room for the free screening!! 

In recap, without all of our volunteers that donated their precious time this show couldn't have been a success.  We are looking for more volunteers and judges for 2011.  Sent me an email if you are interested.

Finally.....a HUGE thanks goes out to our official sponsors.  Please look to your left and support those businesses.  They helped make this happen as much as anyone.

Please stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks for the 2011 show dates, details and flyers.

Have a healthy and happy New Year!

- Tim  Roenneburg

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