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FIRST CALIFORNIA HELMET PROTEST IN YEARS THIS WEEKEND–Commander Bandit, Yah Tah Hey. Attention On Deck! First Helmet Protest in California in’a long f…in’ time! Monday, Jan. 13th, in Sac. Just got word from Ghost Mtn. Riders mc. They will be headin’ there Sunday.
I still believe it can be done. Check with your loco mob & ride TOGETHER.
–Ride On! Wino Joe,USA
TBEAR IS FEATURED IN NEW YORK POST– OK, so they picked up two of my features this time. Does that mean I get to be famous for 30 minutes?
Me Mudder is so proud that my name and photo isn’t under a WANTED banner this time. –TB PS. they will only have this up till tomorrow if you want to snag it. Writer’s Panhead, not the Red Baron. See Home Page for feature. RED BARON UPDATE–Just saw the feature on the “Red Baron” sled, if you haven’t tracked down the origin of the headlight on that sled it’s likely Bob Phillips. Bob formerly co-owned Wizard Studios, then worked with Red Racing in Boca for a while before he was let go. He did the initial fab work on my ’57 Pan before Sean Reid wrapped it up after I’d run it a few months. I think GIANTC was offering it for some time, not sure if those guys are still in business. I believe Biker’s Discount in Plantation has one in their display case, 954-327-7177. Thanks for posting my piece on the FL Toy Run. I’m headed up to Bike Week with Jose’s buddy Wicho & a few of my friends, more than happy to shoot over pics & text if you like… –Kev AHDRA SANCTION–WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Following an announcement that Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts will move the Nitro Harley program to the AHDRA sanction, Craig Tharpe, President of AHDRA says he and his staff are geared up for a thrilling year for both racers and fans. “We are very excited to have Screamin’ Eagle step up their involvement in AHDRA. With the support from Screamin’ Eagle, and the many sponsors already on board for 2003, we will no doubt host the best venue for motorcycle drag racing in the world,” Tharpe commented. $18,000 in prize winnings will be awarded at each event in the AHDRA Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley competition, with an additional $64,500 to be awarded at the AHDRA awards banquet for the Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley National Points Championship. The 2003 points fund will be distributed as follows. #1 – $25,000 #2 – $15,000 #3 – $7,500 #4 – $5,000 #5 – $4,000 #6 – $3,000 #7 – $2,000 #8 – $1,500 #9 – $1,000 #10 – $500 A three (3) race NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley exhibition tour will be held at NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events. The exhibitions will be held at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN; Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL; and Texas Motorplex in Ennis, TX Screamin’ Eagle will invite the top 14 AHDRA point leaders based on AHDRA events year to date to participate in the NHRA exhibition events. Each exhibition winner will be awarded a special trophy and participate in an NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley winners circle ceremony at the conclusion of each event. Total event purse for the eight-bike field is $11,500 with $4,000 going to the winner and $2,000 to the runner-up. “This is more great news for the Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley competitors,” Craig Tharpe added. “This will certainly increase the competition level in the 2003 AHDRA points chase. We fully support and welcome the valued exposure the Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley teams will receive at the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing events.” AHDRA will make stops at several new tracks during the 2003 season, including two appearances at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and first time appearances in Atlanta, Dallas, Topeka and Indianapolis. For more information call AHDRA at 336-924-2095 or visit OZARK ED REPORT–just a note to let you know that all’s well out here. I’ve stayed out of trouble, but next month my little juvee girl is turning 21, so I have to cook up something for her in the way of a celebration. remember Johnny Snake? He’s the guy who travels with construction and his ugly ass old lady was messing with Skitzo, and we were saying get you a front end out of the deal. Well Snake ain’t as stupid as she thought. She was doing the whole internet chat room, meet me thing and Snake caught on to it. He had a buddy of his show him how to do the internet and he started chatting with her, but she didn’t know it was him. He was using the computor at work. He printed out a bunch of shit, took it to his lawyer, and now he’s counting his money. Snake might have a new bike by summer. His old lady is calling my girl and giving her all the details. So natch, I’m hearing all the scoop. I’m sure this will entertain us all for a month or so. Philip got his Hells Angel patch so he’s really proud. We’ve had a few good riding days this month. me and Titty bar Mike went Sunday and had a great ride. It was in the 60’s with a bright sun. That’s tolerable. I didn’t even need chaps, although I took them and put them on after dark. I’ll keep you up on the good shit. It’s just winter and nothing much happens. –Ozark Ed BOYCOTT MYRTLE BEACH– Boycott 2003 Myrtle Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally and Horry CountyMyrtle Beach, SC — During the early morning hours of May 18, 2002 two motorcyclists were killed when a veteran Horry County Police officer failed to yield the right-of way. As of this date no charges have been filed. OR, “no charges are pending and none are expected. As a result” all motorcyclists are invited to join an ongoing boycott of Horry County and attend alternate activities during the week of May 9-18, 2002. For more information, check the “Events” section at www.AbateSC.com The incident prompting this action occurred during the 2002 Myrtle Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally. Lance CPL. James J. Costello, badge number 466, failed to obey a yield sign and collided with a Boss Hoss carrying two people. Victoria Lee Zickafoose of Georgia and Charles Eugene Heyde Sr. of Michigan died as a result of this preventable accident. Costello had been with the Horry County Sheriff’s Department 15 years at the time of his accident. Just prior to the 2002 Fall Motorcycle Rally, Horry County Solicitor Greg Hebree decided not to charge Costello in the deaths of the two motorcyclists. This incident and failure to bring appropriate charges has motivated bikers to take action. For more information about the accident, including portions of the official fatality accident report, go to www.AbateSC.com The goals of this boycott are multi-faceted: 1.Increase motorcycle awareness in a meaningful and powerful way. Actions motorcyclists and their friends and family can take: 1.Stay away from Horry County and spend your money elsewhere. BIKERNET PROMOTIONS–Just wanted you to know I’m doing my part and promoting my favorite website- www.bikernet.com. I have links from two of my websites, to Bikernet.com The sites are : Maybe one of your staff will be in NY on August first for the 3rd annualJoseph Angelini & Joseph Angelini Jr. Ride for the Heroes. If not we’lltake lots of pics and send them to you. Keep up the good work. Don’t let it go to his Caribbean head, but I evenlike Jose’s rants and raves 🙂 All the best, Continued On Page 3
2.Achieve justice for our fallen brother and sister and show that no one in America is above the law, even if they are the law.
3.Alert Horry County officials that they are being held responsible for this injustice.
4.Alert everyone that our hard-earned dollars will be spent in a more biker-friendly community and we support an alternative rally in that community.
2.Spread the word to all motorcyclists, friends, and family.
3.Write to elected officials in Horry County and advise them of your efforts and why you are undertaking them.
4.Write to those who own businesses in Horry County asking them to take political action.
5.Attend an alternate rally such as the Charleston Heritage Motorcycle Rally April 16-20, 2003.
6.Help stage and support protests.
www.ridefortheheroes.com
www.sevenhorsemenmc.com
–Frank Falco – NY
