Vintage days show diversity

From the American Motorcyclist Association

PICKERINGTON, OH -- It's a classic bike show and auction. It's the world's largest motorcycle swap meet. It's vintage racing. It's how-to seminars. It's demo rides. It's all this and more at the American Motorcyclist Association's (AMA) Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 25-27, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in central Ohio.

For three straight days in the heart of the Midwest, 60,000-plus motorcyclists and two-wheel fans from every track-and-trail of life will descend upon the modern Mid-Ohio racing complex to ogle classic motorcycles, haggle for deals and rub shoulders with fellow riders.

Now in its 16th year, this year's "VMD" promises to be the biggest and best ever.

"We've got everything under the sun, starting with our featured Marque of the Year, Triumph," said AMA director of special events Will Stoner. "We are very fortunate to have legendary Triumph riders Gene Romero and Bill Baird as Co-Grand Marshals. They'll be here to meet fans, sign autographs and answer questions along with Mark Kennedy, Triumph Motorcycles American CEO.

"There's plenty on tap for fans of other brands and styles too. We have a host of shows featuring American and European motorcycles, a show for British and Japanese bikes, a café racer display and the popular Ride 'Em, Don't Hide 'Em show."

Of course the largest attraction is Swapmeet, sponsored by Motorcyclist Retro magazine. The event has become one of VMD's signature activities because it is the largest gathering of motorcycle collectors anywhere in North America, spread out over 35 acres.

"In addition, great old bikes will be on the block at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Auction, presented by J. Wood & Company," said Stoner. "And we have some tremendous learning seminars on tap."

The motorcycling seminars are sponsored by Kymco and will be delivered by world traveler and author Ted Simon; restoration experts Bob Vail, John Healy and Don Hutchinson; Laverda founder Piero Laverda; and builders and authors such as Craig Vetter, Clement Salvadori, Mike Seate, Mark Wilsmore, Zack Coffman and Alice Sexton.

All VMD proceeds benefit the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, OH. Advance tickets can be purchased at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gAdI3Bihefh9Z6nmW2yLRp0E7vEisUFTffhdb16muixZrxhY52sMWzWgUz54ghXORxFpjsrnlDYU3kj3PjbhyJJs7lgQtuLOa2nEIY3dEN3Z5FPsj0Un1g== or by calling (800) MID-OHIO. For more information, visit http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gAdI3BihefhaOrLI8RdvAsm-iBQMggHF4PxceoYwjI3EGTgqTE4d-PB8MJ27jqjg3rz9ZBfW_6rZB4Cjst6ATOHyByjUfP0y_sMXqRg22uwk6SO0GsrIPhxqoS62JH9TpQJJvKFWTGM=.