Top Motorcycle Rallies in America
Monday, April 5th, 2010by Tom Selwick
Motorcycle fans all over the nation look forward to the summer and the pending motorcycle rallies. The brotherhood, fun, and connection found at these rallies are incomparable to anything else in life.
One of these rallies is the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days which is held in central Ohio during July. This rally centers on the glorious history of motorcycles that accented by various brands and models.
Whether you are a fan of the Knucklehead EL 74 from 1947, a utilitarian Norton Commando with 750cc from 1968, or the Honda CR125 Elsinore it will be found at this rally.
Yearly, tens of thousands of people travel to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum to see thousands of independent vendors and these old relics. The 2010 rally will be the 19th anniversary of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
During the events tens of thousands of people pack into the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for special races and presentations. In 2009, the BSA was the Marque of the Year with AMA racing legend Don Emde as the Grand Marshal.
In 2010 rally, Husqvarna has been asked to be the Marque of the Year. Husqvarna is the model that dominated off-road racing throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Recently, this brand has returned to the national spotlight as a contender for this position again. As part of the celebrations, there will be a special history section focusing on the Husqvarna.
The Husqvarna began in Sweden in the early 1900s and has evolved to the fantastic racing machine it is today. Motorcycle fans did not realize Husqvarna’s potential until the 1960s, even though Husqvarna had been sold since 1903.
Husqvarna started out using FN and Moto-Reve motors. It was not until 1920 that Husqvarna began to construct its personal engine.
The motor that it developed was a 550cc four-stroke 50 degree side-valve V-twin. When the Svarkvarna was built in 1946 it grew in reputation until it defined the Husqvarna marque.
The Svarkvarna was known for its lightweight, reliable two-stroke that used comparatively very little maintenance. This two-stroke method was still unknown in the United States.
Until the Husqvarna took over, the Harley-Davidsons, Triumphs, and BSAs were are used for back-wood, street, and desert racing.
At this time, Edison Dye took his famous tour across the United States. Many historians believe that motocross caught on in the United States only after Edison Dye toured the country with European celebrities.
Edison Dye is one of the many people featured in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. A few years later, Dye gave a Husqvarna motocross bike to American Malcolm Smith for testing.
Malcolm Smith approved of the bike, which encouraged Dye to begin importing the bikes to America. To help sell the bikes Dye came up with some creative ideas.
He arranged for the Swedish world motocross champion, Torsten Hallman, to make visits to the United States. Torsten Hallman is also found in the Hall of Fame.
This method was very successful in promoting the Husqvarna motorcycles and in promoting a new motorcycle racing style. The focus on the Husqvarna and Edison Dye is well deserved in the history of motorcycle racing.
In addition to this focus, there will be a variety of brands and designs represented in the races and competitions. The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association has more than 1,200 members that will compete in the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
The competitions will occur in Lexington near the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. One of the most famous competitions is the Classic Motorcycle/Metro Racing Dirt Track Series.
Another competition includes the Speed and Sport that will take place in the woods near the Mid-Ohio grounds. This competition will be closely followed by the Pro-Flo/Progressive Suspension Historic Cup Series that will take place on a road course.
Road racing will continue throughout the rest of the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days accompanied by many other activities and showcases.
About the Author:
Tom Selwick is an avid outdoor enthusiast and loves high adrenaline sports like motocross. He has been riding and working on dirt bikes for many years and recommends motorcycle repair Orange County as a great choice for your motorcycle and ATV needs.
Contact Info:
Tom Selwick
TomSelwick09@gmail.com
http://www.nicollracingonlinestore.com
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