“This past weekend (May 18,19th) was our first official participation in the Loudon Road Race Series. Due to delays in parts, we began the season on an alternate motorcycle that we had available at the shop. A 1988 Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster re-powered with a stock 1999 XL 1200 motor to be specific. Since our rider, Scott Settino had not seen any official racing in decades, we were started at the novice level.

Our opposition was mainly made up of younger riders on Ducatis, Suzuki SV650s, and GP 2 strokers. Despite being the only H-D powered machine in the field with a 60 year old rider on a 19 front and 16 rear wheel combo, and on street tires, we were able to place in all 5 races available to us over the weekend, taking 2 first place finishes, 2 seconds, and 1 third. Scott ran consistent 1:27 lap times with a best in the 1:26′s and also had the fastest lap in novice practice on both Saturday and Sunday.”

“Our next outing will be during Laconia Bike Week at the Loudon Classic from June 14-16th at which time we will introduce the world to our new and improved XR1200. We are excited to see the outcome with a machine that is far more capable than the current bike.”

All of us at IronWorks want to congratulate Dan, Scott and the rest of the FTF Cycles team for their valiant and fruitful efforts last weekend. We’re sure with the new bike they will be even more successful in their future racing efforts.

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Vice President of Polaris Motorcycle Steve Menneto was in attendance for the event. “Polaris Industries is committed to assisting organizations that support our local community. PACER is an incredible organization focusing on empowering families with information.  With motorcycle enthusiast Jay Leno as this year’s event host, we were proud to donate this 2013 Chief Vintage LE to the PACER Benefit.”

Leno took part in the PACER live auction, helping boost the sale of the motorcycle to $32,000.   Since 2005, Polaris has been actively involved in the PACER benefit donating ATVs, Rangers, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles totaling more than $117,000.

PACER Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on individual, corporate, and foundation contributions and support. PACER is fiscally responsible: Only 16 percent of funds are used for management and fundraising, so 84 percent of tax-deductible donations go directly to programs and services that assist all children including those with any disability and their families.

“We so appreciate the important support of Polaris to PACER Center which benefits children with disabilities and youth who have been bullied. The donation of the Indian motorcycle was amazing!” said Paula Goldberg, PACER’s executive director. “Jay Leno was fantastic in doing the auction of the motorcycle. We thank Polaris for their generosity and wonderful support for children!”

By making a donation, individuals are helping PACER provide opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. All contributions help keep services free of charge to families. PACER welcomes contributions in a variety of ways, and any amount is appreciated.

For more information on the PACER Center, log on to www. http://www.pacer.org/. For more information please visit www.pacer.org/. For more information please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/indianmotocycle, and Like Us at www.facebook.com/indianmotorcycle

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Jay Leno and Steve Menneto at PACER

Jay Leno at PACER event

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70s country rockers Molly Hatchet – Saturday, June 22 from 9 PM-11 PM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

Broken Spoke Saloon, the world’s largest biker bar! Locations at Train Station, Biker Mall and Peoples Natural Gas Park

ABATE Thunderbash 2013! Official Thunder Welcome Party
Thurs., June 20: Gates open 5 PM with live music by Hot Damn from 5 PM-8 PM; Frankie and The Nomads from 9 PM-12 AM  Fri., June 21: Gates open 11 AM with afternoon biker games; live music 3 PM-6 PM by Wicked; 6 PM-9 PM The Jukebox Bombers; 9 PM-12 AM Rust;  T-shirt contest at 12 AM  Sat., June 22: Gates open 11 AM with live music 3 PM-6 PM Dakota; 6 PM-9 PM Blue Collar Fate;  9 PM-12 AM Octane;  T-shirt contest at 12 AM.  Admission and motorcycle parking is free. Adult refreshments and entertainment, tattoo artist. Motorcycle tent camping only. No one under 21 admitted! ID required!

Grease & Gears and Cycle Source
The Cycle Source Custom Bike Show is on Saturday, June 22. One of five shows Cycle Source is doing across the country. First place winner will have a full feature in Cycle Source Magazine. Grease & Gears will be hosting and filming a ride through Johnstown on Sunday, June 23. Participants are filmed and photographed

The Jake and Elwood Blues Revue -  Sat. June 23rd at Central Park at 1 PM and at PNG Park at 4 PM. .com

The Stickers – Sun. June 23at PMG Park at 2:30 PM.

Windber Rumbles with Thunder in the Valley Sponsored by Windber Fire
Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. Live entertainment, vendors, pubs. Sponsored by Windber Hotel and Windber Borough. Camping is available at Windber Stadium. Featuring ECXFMX Action Sports Stunt Show, live entertainment and more!

Eric Lindell & The Sunliners with Anson Funderburgh – Blues – Thursday, June 20  from 10 PM-Midnight at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

John Howie & The Rosewood Bluff – Alternative Country – Saturday, June 22 from 7 PM-8:30 PM at PNG Park

Tom Watt & The Fruitcakes Band – Island Style – Thursday, June 20 from 9:30 PM-Midnight at PNG park

Rock Demarco – World’s Fastest Painter

The Flow Band – Thursday, June 20 from 7 PM-9 PM at PNG Park

Legends of Pittsburgh Music Friday, June 21
Jimmy Adler Band – Blues – Friday, June 21 from 7 PM-9 PM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

Norman Nardini – Rock – Friday, June 21 from 4 PM-6 PM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers – Rock – Friday, June 21 from 10 PM-12 AM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

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BTW, Motorbooks has just launched an all new website; www.Motorbooks.com. The site has an engaging new design, contains their blog, and makes it easier for you to find the books you want. They have a fine selection of motorsports titles on hand that you can buy for your reading enjoyment.

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Celebrate in style with emcee Jack Schit as he guides you through Spoke event favorites such as, Jason Grimes of Northeast Chop Shop’s live bike build, the Broken Spoke’s female oil wrestling with some of the area’s hottest ladies (1 lucky volunteer from the audience will get to help the ladies get oiled and ready) and of course, mechanical bull rides along with fantastic drink specials.

The Broken Spoke Saloon Laconia is located at 1072 Watson Road (On Route 2) and has been hard at work during the off-season. The Spoke has improved the property for the very best party in Weirs Beach with an outdoor entertainment area, music indoors every weekend, all summer long – and still no cover!

Check out the Broken Spoke website, www.BrokenSpoke.com, for the full music schedule, menu and more!

Broken Spoke Saloon 2013 Laconia Motorcycle Week Music & Entertainment Schedule, Please Note: All Artists and Times Subject to Change:
Saturday, June 8th
12:00 p.m. – Leaving Eden
4:15 p.m. –  Jodie & Fried Cactus
8:30 p.m. – Jasmine Cain
Oil Wrestling

Sunday, June 9th
12:00 p.m. –  Michael Vincent
4:15 p.m. –  Chyldz Play
8:30 p.m. –  Jasmine Cain

Monday, June 10th
12:00 p.m. –  Chris Fitz
4:15 p.m. –  Joe Santana
8:30 p.m. –  Jasmine Cain

Tuesday, June 11th
12:00 p.m. –  Leaving Eden
4:15 p.m. –  Joe Santana
8:30 p.m. –  The Peacheaters (Allman Brothers tribute)

Wednesday, June 12th
12:00 p.m. –  Eclipse Unplugged
4:15 p.m. –  The Peacheaters (Allman Brothers tribute)
8:30 p.m. –  Farrell Webber
Oil Wrestling

Thursday, June 13th
12:00 p.m. –  Eclipse Unplugged
4:15 p.m. –  TBA
7:45 p.m. –  7 Bridges Road (Eagles tribute)
10:30 p.m. – James Montgomery & Friends

Friday, June 14th
12:00 p.m. – Eclipse Unplugged
4:15 p.m. –  Leaving Eden
7:45 p.m. –  Last Child (Aerosmith tribute)
10:30 p.m. – Jon Butcher Band

Saturday, June 15th
12:00 p.m. –  The Outsiders
4:15 p.m. –  Jodie & Fried Cactus
7:45 p.m. –  Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin tribute)
10:30 p.m. – Foghat
Oil Wrestling

The Broken Spoke Saloon is the world’s biggest biker bar, with locations across the country including Sturgis, South Dakota; Daytona, Florida; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; and Laconia, New Hampshire. You’re bound to be close to one of them, so stop by during the next rally at those locations. For more info: www.brokenspoke.com.

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David Rosie of Concord, Calif., is the winner of Allstate’s 2012 Victory Motorcycle Sweepstakes. In addition to receiving a custom Victory motorcycle built by Hall of Fame builder Arlen Ness, Rosie was treated on Wednesday to a behind-the-scenes tour of Arlen Ness Headquarters, located in Dublin, Calif. (From right to left: Allstate agency owner Dan Murphy, winner David Rosie, Arlen Ness, Zach Ness, Cory Ness)

Allstate agency owners Dan Murphy and Nicole Murphy-Ramirez present the keys of a custom Arlen Ness Victory motorcycle to David Rosie of Concord, Calif. Rosie is the winner of Allstate’s 2012 Victory Motorcycle Sweepstakes and also received a behind-the-scenes tour of Arlen Ness Headquarters, located in Dublin, Calif. For future contests and other motorcycle updates, riders can visitFacebook.com/AllstateMotorcycle. (From right to left: Zach Ness, David Rosie, Arlen Ness, Cory Ness)

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Gunny, best known for his role as a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant in the film, “Full Metal Jacket”, is deeply involved in advocating for the rights of active and retired or discharged members of the U.S. armed forces. He will attend Rolling Thunder XXVI as an official representative of Victory Motorcycles, saluting U.S. military personnel and their families on behalf of Victory employees and the community of Victory riders.

“We enjoy the freedom to ride because of the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military personnel, and we’re honored to have the Gunny represent our brand at this Memorial Day weekend event,” said Steve Menneto, VP of Victory Motorcycles.

On the Saturday of Rolling Thunder XXVI weekend, motorcyclists will have the opportunity to ride with Gunny to support the U.S. military. Gunny will make appearances on Saturday, May 25, at four Washington, D.C., area Victory Motorcycle dealerships and riders can join him as he rides between dealerships. Visit the Victory Motorcycles Facebook page for details on where and how to ride with Gunny.

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Weekend Highlights include:

Friday, May 24
* Candlelight vigil at the Vietnam Wall led by the Flame of Freedom which will escort Gold Star and Blue Star families to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country, and those who are still missing or held prisoner – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 25
* TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) – visit with the children of fallen heroes 11 a.m.
* Saturday Program – Speakers and Musical Tribute at the stage in front of the Reflecting Pool facing the Lincoln Memorial from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Gordon Painter , J.D. Micals and Ben Mason.
* Harley-Davidson of Washington – 9407 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD – free barbeque 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
* U.S. Navy Memorial wreath presentation – 11 a.m.
* Rolling Thunder Hospitality Room – Hyatt Regency, Crystal City – 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 26
* Rolling Thunder Demonstration – leaves Pentagon North Parking Lot at noon
*  Program of speakers and Musical Tribute to Veterans at the stage in front of the Reflecting Pool facing the Lincoln Memorial from 1:30 – 5 p.m.

The Rolling Thunder, Inc. Flame of Freedom will also be transported via motorcycle escort from Oklahoma to Washington, DC, arriving May 24. The Flame will be used at the candlelight vigil to escort Gold Star families as they walk along the Vietnam Wall during the May 24 candlelight remembrance.

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Watch as we reveal how Indian Motorcycle continues to honor our past and power the road ahead, with the 2014 launch of the legendary Indian Chief. Widely recognized by motorcycling riders around the world as one of the most iconic motorcycles ever produced, the power and heritage of this beautiful new bike will be available at a price point that is competitive and more accessible to riders who have been anticipating this addition of authenticity and choice to American motorcycles.

The all-new 2014 Indian Chief, starting at $18,999 will be revealed at the 73rd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, which runs August 5-11, 2013. Specific details on the launch timing will be announced this summer. Sturgis, the world’s largest motorcycle rally, was started in 1936 by an Indian Motorcycle club, the Jackpine Gypsies. Indian Motorcycle is honored to be back in the motorcycle community and make the brand’s launch part of the Sturgis experience.

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The Mayor of Mexico City, Dr. Miguel Angel Mancera, was the grand marshal for the parade, along with Dr. Jesús Rodríguez, the Minister of Public Safety and the Minister of Tourism Miguel Torruco. The parade began at 10:00 a.m. at the Zócalo, a large plaza located in the City’s historical center, and continued through several main avenues including Tacuba, Hidalgo and the popular Avenida la Reforma, among others.

The procession culminated at the Hermanos Rodriguez Speedway where people enjoyed activities including a show by the ‘Umbrella Girls,’ Harley Davidson’s famous models. They were also able to experience the JUMPSTART, a type of dynamometer that allows one to experience the thrill of taking a Harley Davidson to its limits. For the grand finale, guest of honor, the ‘Godfather of Shock Rock’ Alice Cooper, performed and took concert-goers back to rocks’ glory days.

Minister of Tourism Miguel Torruco and event organizers estimate the event had a tremendous economic impact for the City, estimating approximately 80% hotel occupancy and revenues surpassing $2 million.

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“It’s a known fact that motorcycle collisions with autos can have some of the most tragic consequences and it’s been our goal to help ensure the roads are shared safely by all motorists and riders” said Keith Rutman, vice president of Allstate’s Specialty Lines unit. “The ONE program has received outstanding support from the rider community and our local jurisdiction partners. We wanted to provide an outlet for people to share their stories, reach other riders and warn them on a peer level about potential risks a rider can face.”

Launching with the 2013 kickoff of the ONE program is the Rider Risk MapSM, an application on the Allstate Motorcycle Facebook page where the community can view current ONE installations across the United States in addition to flagging potential road hazards. With each flag submission, the application user can post photos of the road and leave commentary about the hazards, encouraging open dialog for other riders to voice their experiences. The interactive map of North America also allows riders to plan their routes and see the road hazards other users have posted along the way.

A new study indicates motorcycle fatalities have increased approximately 9% in 2012, resulting in nearly 5,000 deaths and an all-time high over the past decade. Currently, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has no standard sign for motorcycle awareness in its Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Simply reading, “Watch for Motorcycles,” a sign was developed by Allstate in 2012 and it was ruled in compliance with the MUTCD by the FHWA.

“We’ve definitely seen an increased level of activism from the rider community,” said Rutman. “The ONE program and Allstate Motorcycle Facebook page are here to facilitate conversations about motorcycle safety awareness and start a movement to help decrease motorcycle-auto collisions in the future.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46% of all multi-vehicle crashes occur at intersections, often times as a result of a vehicle turning left, impeding the motorcyclist’s right-of-way.ii  The ONE program’s yellow, diamond-shaped warning sign was created following 2 years of development, which included temporary installations in various U.S. cities between 2010 and 2011.  The signs were designed to establish a standardized warning device that can be used by any local or state agency and would be recognizable to riders and motorists across the country. Through this program, Allstate works with local traffic authorities to identify dangerous intersections for riders and then donates and installs warning signs at the determined locations to increase awareness of motorcycles.

The first 2013 permanent installation of the “Watch for Motorcycles” warning signs will take place today in Strongsville, Ohio, outside of Cleveland. Working closely with the City of Strongsville, Allstate is donating and installing the warning signs to help prevent motorcycle crashes at dangerous intersections in the future. Additional signs will be installed in other cities across the country throughout the year.

Now in its fifth year, Allstate’s ONE program has evolved from general motorcycle awareness education, to installing temporary warning signs at dangerous intersections in more than 30 cities from 2010 through 2011, to 16 permanent installations in 2012 of the warning signs promoting motorcycle safety.

Allstate will continue to work with local departments of transportation across the country to identify dangerous intersections and donate and install additional signs in the future.

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In his role as Master of Ceremonies, John Paul DeJoria will introduce the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Class of 2013.  The inductees for 2013 are:

“Still” Ray Fitzgerald – Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame – Motorcycle rights advocate in Nevada then Arizona.

Russ Brown – Motorcycle attorney and founder of BAM, a free breakdown and legal assistance service for motorcyclists that currently has close to two million members.

Rick Fairless – Master bike builder and founder and owner of Strokers Dallas, Strokers Ink and Storkers Ice Bar and Grill in Dallas.

Bill Gikling (J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award) – Motorcycle dealer for Harley-Davidson and Yamaha motorcycles. He worked with Pappy Hoel to start the White Plate Flat Trackers.

Marjoe Gortner – Television producer who organized the 2000 television show “Sturgis: The Great Ride.”  It was the first motorcycle related show to air on a non-sports oriented channel.

Lonnie Isam, Sr. – a well-known expert in the history of antique American motorcycles who has bought, sold, collected and restored hundreds of them.

The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast is scheduled on Wednesday, August 7 at 9:00 a.m. at The Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, SD.

Breakfast tickets are available for a $35.00 donation, tables of eight for $300.00.  Tickets can be purchased through the Museum at 605.347.2001 or on line at www.sturgismuseum.com/cart/

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