The Texas Scooter Times' - "Texas Style Party Drags" Houston "All Motorcycle" Championships rained out July 17th has been completely rescheduled for Saturday Nite AUGUST 14th on Houston Raceway Park's World Famous ¼ mile dragstrip in Baytown. Vendors Welcome for the price of admission.   Info on - http://www.texasscooter.com  or call  254-687-9066

Sunday  October 3, 2010  -  Dallas, TX

While remembering the life of Stevie Ray Vaughan, enjoy a fun-filled combination motorcycle parade and afternoon concert honoring Texas’ most beloved bluesman! 

Parade starts at the World’s Largest HOOTERS in Dallas’ West End.  Concert at Cowboys Dancehall – Arlington, TX. 

All proceeds benefit the S.R.V. Memorial Scholarship Fund established by Martha Vaughan, Stevie’s mother.  $20 advance / $25 day of event. 

Pre-Party Saturday 10/2 at East Texas Choppers in Terrell, TX - No Cover.

For advance tickets or more information visit the event website.   

www.srvrideandconcert.org

Kitty Save's 1st Annual

"Topless" Car Show  @ HOOTERS    

            Lewisville N. I-35

Sat. July 31st, 2010          5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

      *Convertibles   *Jeeps   *Motorcycles

  The Texas Rock & Roll Band "Johnny Austin" LIVE   +   Door Prizes   +   Trophies Awarded by Hooters’ Girls

Cold Beer... Hot Wings...  Hot Babes...Rockin' Music...and Cool Rides….. What could be better!  All for a Great Cause...*Kitty Save is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of its volunteers, public support, and donations. We have no paid staff. Our reward is seeing our wonderful creatures going home to their secure futures.

 Please call Judy @ 940-765-0667 or email - judyjo6@yahoo.com
 Limited Spots!  Registration ends Thurs. July 29th.
  "Rides" - $20   Vendors   and  Dealers- $30  Public Viewing, Vote, and Door Prize Drawings $5

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SHOW INFO:
http://www.sotxbikerjam.com

LOCATION:   
Houston’s Reliant Arena, 8400 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77054

DATES: 
Friday, October 8, 2010, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

PRINCIPALS:
CJ Van Wart, President of Infinite Promotions
Tony Palermo, Infinite Promotions
Jason Olson, Infinite Promotions

EVENT:
South Texas Biker Jam & Expo 2010 celebrates the thrill of owning and riding motorcycles for enthusiasts and novices alike.  Featuring both V-Twin and Metric motorcycles, the SOTX Biker Jam and Expo will showcase the freshest machines by bringing the shop straight to the rider. Bikers and motor aficionados can see and experience the latest in bikes, parts, accessories and apparel.  Test-drive a bike. Get your own bike customized on the spot.  Expect demo rides, freestyle stunt riders, and vintage motorcycle exhibits. In addition meet product specialists; see a biker-style fashion show with leather and compete in an outrageous tattoo design competition. Live music like Mean Gene Kelton & the Die Hards and Krimson will be featured throughout the weekend and a Swap Meet area will be set up for individuals to trade and buy parts and accessories for their bikes.

FAMILY FRIENDLY:
Kids can get in on the action with activities geared just for them.

FREE MOTORCYCLE PARKING:
On the day of the event, bikers will be permitted to park their motorcycles in a designated lot free of charge.

TICKETS:
Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, and at
the Reliant Stadium South Ticket Windows.  Reduced rates are offered for tickets purchased in advance on-line. Full-price tickets may be purchased at the door.

HOTEL INFO:
For those visiting the show from out of town, book a stay at one of the SOTX Biker Jam and Expo 2010 partner hotels and receive four (4) complimentary show tickets.  Hotel packages are available at Crowne Plaza at Reliant Center and the Holiday Inn at Reliant Center. 

SHOW SCHEDULE:
A partial show schedule follows.  Exhibitors, bands and events are still being added. (Schedule subject to change.) Please check show website for up to date info.

Friday October 8
Outdoor Installations               10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Expo                     10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Swap Meet                  10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Outdoor Demos                  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tattoo Contest                   10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Outdoor concerts                  12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tattoo Winner Announcement             3 p.m.
Mean Gene Concert                   8 p.m. – 10.p.m.

Saturday October 9
Expo                      10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Swap Meet                  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Outdoor Demos                  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Outdoor concerts                  11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Custom Bike Competition Winner Announcement       1 p.m.
Leather Fashion Show               2:15 p.m.

MUSIC:
Live music will be featured throughout the 2-day event.  This is a partial list booked to-date.  Updates will be made to website.

Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards are considered to be one of the top Biker Rally and Blues Festival headliner acts. They have shared the playbill with numerous blues and rock legends: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Frampton, Marshall Tucker Band, David Allan Coe, Marcia Ball, Omar & The Howlers, and many others.

Krimson is a Dallas-based band comprised of three local musicians. This Texas trio plays classic rock tunes from artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, ZZ Top, Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepplin and Kid Rock just to name a few.

INFORMATION/DEMOGRAPHICS OF INDUSTRY:
·   380,000 registered riders in Houston, DFW, Austin and San Antonio
·   850,000 motorcycle licenses in Texas
·   There are more than 10.4 million riders in the U.S.  Motorcycling is considered one of the most popular forms of recreation and transportation.  The shear number of people who enjoy motorcycle activities is comparable to the number of people who engage in fishing, golfing and camping.
·   Motorcyclist’s primary reason for riding is recreation and the pure joy of riding.  The economy does not seem to impact the industry, as riding is a source of relaxation.
·   More than 80% of Texas riders travel overnight or longer on their bike, averaging 9,000 miles a year.
·   59 % male; 41% female—motorcycle owner in Houston
·   46% management and professional occupation
·   50% riders in Houston aged 35-54

The Birth of the Motorcycle: An Early History

1869 Steam Cycle invented by Sylvester Howard Roper:
Motorcycles hail from the "safety" bicycle, bicycles with front and rear wheels of the same size, with a pedal crank mechanism to drive the rear wheel. Those bicycles, in turn were descended from high-wheel bicycles. The high-wheelers predecessor was an early type of push-bike, without pedals, propelled by the rider's feet pushing against the ground. These appeared around 1800, used iron-banded wagon wheels, and were called "bone-crushers," both for their jarring ride, and their tendency to toss riders.


Replica of the 1885 Daimler-Maybach Reitwagen:
The inspiration for the earliest dirt bike, and arguably the first motorcycle, was designed and built by the German inventors Gottlieb Daimler (who later teamed up with Karl Benz to form the Daimler-Benz Corporation) and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885. The first petroleum-powered vehicle was essentially a motorized bicycle, although the inventors called their invention the Reitwagen ("riding carriage").  They had not set out to create a vehicle form but to build a simple carriage for the engine, which was the focus of their endeavors.  It was constructed mostly of wood, with the wheels being of the iron-banded wooden-spoked wagon-type, definitely a "bone-crusher" chassis.

In the decade from the late 1880’s, dozens of designs and machines emerged, particularly in France, Germany and England, finally spreading to America.   During this early period, many manufacturers were adapting their designs for the new internal combustion engine.

In 1894, the Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first motorcycle available to the public for purchase.  However, only a few hundred examples of this motorcycle were ever built. A French firm in 1895, DeDion-Buton, built an engine that was to make the mass production and common use of motorcycles possible. The engine was copied and used by everybody, including Indian and Harley-Davidson in the U.S.

First American production motorcycle - 1898 Orient-Aster:
Although a gentleman named Pennington built some machines around 1895 (it's uncertain whether any of them actually ran), the first US production motorcycle was the Orient-Aster, built by the Metz Company in Waltham, Massachusetts in 1898.

More history to follow at www.sotxbikerjam.com

If you havent shopped your motorcycle insurance in awhile give me a call or shoot me an email. 9 times out of 10 i have the best price and coverage.

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Hubcaps Wings and Sports Bar in Gainesville. Bike Show and Photo Shoot. 9 categories and Best in Show. 2 Bands!!!!   To benefit Notforgotten.TV Event will be broadcast LIVE to troops around the world! We need vendors.

July 10th at Hubcaps Wings and Sports Bar in Gainesville. Bike Show and Photo Shoot. 9 categories and Best in Show. 2 Bands!!!!   To benefit Notforgotten.TV Event will be broadcast LIVE to troops around the world! We need vendors.

Kerry Gibson Day
http://CMASCR4.org/txn/fishermen

Fort Worth

4th Annual Bikers4Babies Bead Run

http://Bikers-4-Babies.com

Richardson

Join us Saturday June 26th at A Bikers Garage, 2727 K Avenue, Plano, TX 75074 for our Summer Bike Wash. Food, Fun, and a Clean Bike. We will be washing bikes from 9 to 3, there will be a raffle at 230, prizes include Ranger Tickets, IPOD Kits, Six Flags passes and more. Proceeds benefit the Peace Keepers National Charity Fund.