Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - October 2007 - (Page 62)

Mid-Ohio RECAP Vintage Motorcycle Days 2007: Too Much Fun for a Great Cause by Mike Brown When the sky opened up around 2 am Friday July 27th to unleash sheets of heavy rain, one could almost hear the collective groans of thousands of vintage cycle enthusiasts at the 2007 Vintage Motorcycle Days. By 6 the rain still fell in torrents as early risers peeked out from tents and hotel rooms, some saying prayers while others mumbled curses while the water dripped from nicely polished bikes and filled swap meet parts bins. But then the fun began. By mid-morning the rain stopped and the business of racing, wheeling and dealing, and just plain camaraderie commenced in full force. The annual event held at the Mid-Ohio Sport Car Course in Lexington, Ohio under the auspices of the AMA and AHRMA was again a sensory overload for old bike freaks of all ages and persuasions. It’s been suggested that the “M” in Mid-Ohio stands for mud, and there sure was lots of that everywhere, but competitors and spectators alike coped and cooperated and the show went on with nothing more problematic than a few thousand muddy biker boots. As the morning gave way to afternoon, the sun broke through the haze of clouds and exhaust fumes and all seemed well in the world. TraderMedia President George Brooks and Editor Buzz Walneck have a little fun at the expense of the photography crew trying to capture a formal portrait of the duo, which they finally managed to do. In the foreground is the beautifully restored BMW R69US that brought in $20,000 to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Giving Back to the Community Making the world a better place was a key mission this year thanks to TraderMedia, many of its advertisers, and the staff of Walneck’s Classic Cycle Trader and CycleTrader.com. When the auction gavel finally fell Saturday night, $20,000 was raised to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) through the sale of a fully restored 1969 BMW R69US. On the surface, this might seem pretty simple, but the five-month background leading up to the sale involved hundreds of hours of volunteer work and many hands and hearts. Also participating were Velocity Motorcycles, JC Motors, Bench Mark Works, Bore Tech, proxibid, AMA, Deer Ridge Golf Club, and Buchanan’s Spokes and Rims. Under the direction of George Brooks, TraderMedia president, and coordination by Heidi Boe, general manager, the restoration process began with the purchase by TraderMedia of a suitable project bike. Once found, Clint Lawrence of JC Motors volunteered his transportation Heidi Boe, General Manager, of the Recreational Group, coordinated the numerous events sponsored at VMD by Walneck’s Classic Cycle Trader and Pixie Walneck complete one final task Sunday afternoon, the drawing of names for the many door prizes given out in the Walneck’s tent this year. 62 OCTOBER 2007 I WALNECK’S CLASSIC CYCLE TRADER® I WALNECKS.COM http://CycleTrader.com http://WALNECKS.COM

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Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - October 2007 Contents American The Buzz DIY Alloys Repairs (or How to Melt Aluminum in Three Easy Steps) OHV 55' Harley-Davidson Sportster Tip of the Month Bench Racing Mid-Ohio/VMD Recap Calendar of Events Davenport Show Guide British 988 C.C. Vincent Rapide Biker of the Month Diary of a Streamliner BUB 2006 Meet European Sears SR250 Need for Speed Japanese Kawasaki Antique/Classic Motorcycle Club Competition Motorbikes & Scooters Quiz #3 - Winners Announced! How to Place a Work Ad How to Place a Photo Ad Area Code Directory How to Subscribe Let Us Help You with Your Event

Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - October 2007

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