Blessed with great weather Santa Maria Motorcycle Madness May 18th-20th lived up to it’s reputation with tons of bikes, great music and more vendors than ever before.
Over 11,000 fans representing seven states and four countries, from as far away as the Canary Islands, filled the Fairpark. The bike parking area swelled with almost 5000 bikes on the field. The Budweiser Custom Bike Show, consisting of three shows in one included: A 17-category ride-in show, a novice, and pro builder’s sweepstakes show, and the Ego Tripp Top 15 bikes of the show.
“The competition was as tough as it has ever been,” commented Kirk Taylor of Custom Design Studios of Novato Ca.
Over 65 bikes battled in and out for the custom hand made Ego Tripp billet awards. Big Mike, Todd’s Cycle, Scott Long, Tom Foster, Kirk Taylor, Trollworx, Sugar Bear, Evil Spirit, Greg Westbury, Chica, Trevelene, Lucky 7, Huntington Beach Cycles, were just some of the talented bike builders that brought out their latest creations.
Greg Westbury was awarded Pro Top builder at the show and Shawn Anderson took home the bike lift from Quality Tool for the best Novice Builder. Thorsen Motorsports and Suzuki had some awesome bikes in the metric midway along with everything a rider needs for a safe comfortable ride. Well aware of more vendors than ever before, the record crowds, made their way through the wide selection of products.
Scott Long noted “Santa Maria is one of the only shows that has a comfortable, laid back atmosphere. All and the top builders hang out and even rock the house at Maverick’s after party.
The Maverick Motorcycle Madness after party was filled with bikers, builders and vendors telling stories till late in the night.Dave Laloli of Utah stated “I have been to Motorcycle Madness every year and the music was the best it has ever been.
The show ended on a positive note for Annie Muir of Nipomo who won the Interstate enclosed give away Trailer.
Mark your calendar for next years Madness May 16th,17th and 18th and check out www.horsepowerpromotions.com and for info on the season finale the Grand National Bike Show San Francisco Oct.13th and 14th. And don’t miss the Hollister Birthday Party this year!
