Hall of Fame Banquet almost sold out

From the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame

MARKHAM, ON -- With a month to go, the fourth annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is almost sold out. At the time of writing, there are less than a dozen seats left.

And if you're holding off, better not wait any longer. After Oct. 2, tickets are $150 each - if there are any left.

The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame 2009 Induction Banquet and Reunion, sponsored by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, near Toronto's Pearson International Airport. MCC is a founding patron of the Hall of Fame, and administrator of the Foundation that is home to the Hall of Fame.

Ticket prices are $125 ($110 for MCC Members) until Oct. 3. If you don't buy and pay for your tickets by Friday, Oct. 2 seating is not guaranteed and ticket prices go up to $150.

This Year's inductees are:
Carl Bastedo - Chatsworth, ON (Motocross Competitor, Organizer, Contributor)
CRCA - Canadian Race Communications Association - Shannonville, ON (Celebrating 50 years of supporting safe motorcycle racing with marshalling services)
Bar Hodgson - Ashburn, ON (Contributor, Competitor, Organizer, Show Producer, Collector)
Ivor Lloyd - West Hill, ON (Competitor - International and Canada)
Duane McDaniels - Commerce Township, MI (US Competitor)
Don McHugh - Brampton, ON (deceased) (Legendary Dirt Track Racer)
Ken Morgan - Battersea, ON (Contributor, Course Developer, Trainer, Advocate)
Jimmy Sehl - Stoney Creek, ON (Competitor, Team Member, Mechanic)
Steel City Riders - Hamilton, ON (Celebrating over 60 years of motorcycle racing)
John Williams - Markham, ON (North American and World Hillclimb Champion)

Founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999, the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation exists to preserve and protect Canadian motorcycle history for the benefit of the motorcycling community. They founded the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2005, with the first inductions made in May of 2006.