By the time these pages reach you, I hope you’ve fired up your bikes and had more than a few memorable rides to celebrate the warmer days of summer. Here in the Midwest, I’m grateful for the experiences that go hand in hand with the sun and heat. Shows, swap meets, racing events and gatherings of all sizes bring opportunities to shine that chrome and connect with other like-minded enthusiasts and collectors.
If you’re looking for a bucket list collection of events, look no further than AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. VMD’s 3-day schedule is packed and quickly approaching. The annual event takes place at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio, on July 26-28, 2024. The tentative seminar schedule includes moto-celebrities, experts and topics such as: Brian O’Shea (Mr. AMA Superbike), Grand Marshall Q&As, “Hard-Won Lessons from a World Record Ride,” “Lessons from Skidmark Garage’s Success,” “Behind the Scenes Stories from Team U.S.A.,” and “Saved by the Helmet.”
A nearly 80-acre swap meet is just the place to find the bones for your next project, moto-memorabilia or even complete motorcycles. This attraction claims to be one of the largest and most diverse in the nation.
Mid-Ohio’s infield is morphed into a moto-carnival of sorts featuring the thrilling American Motor Drome Company’s “Wall of Death.” Intrigued? Visit the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days website for a full schedule and all the tempting details. Then pack up your RV or tent and buy the multiday tickets for a weekend that will not disappoint.
Proceeds raised go to the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation nonprofit whose mission is “to collect, record, preserve, and honor the people and events that compose the rich history of motorcycling in America.” The Foundation provides a bulk of the expenses needed to operate the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. If you cannot cruise over to Ohio this summer, you can still support this cause through the online silent auction open during the week surrounding AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Best of luck on your bidding!
Be safe out there,
— Ed