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WE HAVE A WINNER!
After a season of selling raffle tickets at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows held last November through this past March, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids program randomly chose from more than 5000 entries the winner of this year’s prize, a beautifully restored 1963 Honda CL72. Scott Bowen, a Washington resident, was the lucky recipient. “It’s a beautiful bike,” said a delighted Bowen when he got the news. “I might just put it in my living room to admire for now.” This year’s drawing raised more than $24,800 to support the PBTF’s medical research and family support programs.
INDIAN SIGHTING
Dim the lights and pass the popcorn, The World’s Fastest Indian, starring Anthony Hopkins as H.J. “Burt”
Munro, who set land-speed records at Bonneville on an Indian streamliner in the Sixties, is now available for home viewing on DVD from Magnolia Home Entertainment. Bonus content: Offerings to the God of Speed, writer and director Roger Donaldson’s documentary about Munro’s final trip to Speed Week in 1971.
SEE MORE AMERICA
Own a Harley? How about any other motorcycle? You might want to plan your next ride with the HarleyDavidson Ride Atlas of North America. The new map book by Rand McNally features hand-picked rides, highlighted
scenic routes, HarleyDavidson dealership locations, local motorcycle laws and much more. Priced at $35, the 284 color pages should lead you anywhere you’d like to go.
WATCHIN’ THE WHEELIE KING
At one time he was the most famous showman in motorcycling, rivaling Evel Knievel for notoriety. Today’s “stuntas” don’t compare. Doug “The Wheelie King” Domokos (shown in 1979 aviating a 710-pound Kawasaki KZ1300 Six!) died in a 2000 ultralight crash, but his stunts, including a record 145-mile-long wheelie, live on in a new DVD, The Wheelie King. To view a trailer or order online, go to www.thewheelieking.com.
NEW SUPER SUPERBIKE?
Sure, Ducati went public with its new MotoGP 800, but what about a replacement for the 999 superbike? Rumors are rampant that a 1200cc version of the bike is being finalized for release by next year, with styling to return to a more-916-inspired look replacing the controversial lines of the current model.
GRAND PRIX D’UTAH?
Got some fast old iron? Well, dust it off, safety-wire the snot out of it and head for the Beehive State this September 15-17 for the Bonneville Vintage GR The AHRMA-sanctioned roadraces will be run at the new $80 million Miller Motorsports Park. And here’s a speed bonus:
On Thursday the 14th, there’ll be classes for your roadracer at the Bonneville Salt Flats so you can make like ol’ Burt Munro and his Indian streamliner. For more info, mouse on over to www.bonne villevintagegp.com.
