writer: John Mata,Jr.
Summertime in the L.B.C.
Performance Machine presents the 17th annual L.A. Calendar Motorcycle Show, which is going down July 12-13th, 2008, at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach, California. Spectators will have the opportunity to meet celebrity bike builders such as Roland Sands, Russell Mitchell, Ron Simms, Paul Yaffe, and many more custom innovators in the biz. Learn from the most influential builders in the industry at the Calendar Bike Builder Seminars being held all weekend long. Watch as the world's top pro and amateur builders go head to head as they battle for the Performance Machine Best of Show trophy. Also, be sure to check out the swap meet being held both days of the event.
Viva El Diablo!
Roger Miret, vocalist of the legendary hardcore band Agnostic Front, has incorporated his love of hot rods and customs into his Dirty Devil clothing line. T-shirts, long sleeves, jackets, hats, and other accessories are available for both men and women. Dirty Devil's website also allows you to list your car or motorcycle club into their online directory-a great way of integrating their apparel into the lifestyle community they serve.
For more information, visit Dirty Devil Apparel online at
www.dirtydevilapparel.com
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Rally of the Century
Spokane, Washington will host one of the top motorcycle rallies in the country, based on attendance count and positive response from the bike-building community. The 4th annual 100 Years Of Motorcycles rally and concert series, which will be held at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center July 25-27, is estimated to attract nearly 50,000 visitors, more than 30 celebrity custom builders, big-name bands, food and beer gardens, and many contests and events during the three-day event.
Other event activities include a calendar girl contest and wedding chapel services for those love-plagued folks who will be in attendance. Marriage licenses must be obtained at least three days prior to rally-consider this your warning, boys!
As far as the entertainment goes, there will be Pink Floyd, Credence Clearwater Revival, and Bob Seger tribute bands playing your favorite tunes all weekend, so be prepared to rock out!
For more information about the 2008 100 Years of Motorcycles event, contact Josh Bryan at (509) 892-2111, or visit
www.100yearsofmotorcycles.com
Ride The Mountain RallyBig Bear Choppers celebrates their 6th annual Ride The Mountain rally June 7-8 and they would like you to attend. Previously, the BBC rally was a 1-day event, but after last year's amazing turnout of 10,000-plus riders, BBC figured an entire weekend would better suit their fun-loving guests.
The Snow Summit Ski Resort in Big Bear Lake, California, will serve as the hub of the rally. Activities during the event include a poker run on Saturday, and on Sunday be sure to gather around the Performance Machine stage as Mtley Cre frontman Vince Neil, rocks out with his band. Also, there will be more than one hundred vendors and custom builders onsite-don't sleep on this summer's hot spot for custom chops.
For more information, contact Big Bear Choppers at (909) 878-4340, or visit them online at www.bigbearchoppers.com.
Paughco Wheels Coming Soon
That's right! Paughco has launched a dedicated wheel division that will be supplying wheel manufacturers with high-quality wheel blanks. Paughco MC, the division's new title, will be offering a wide range of both 2D and 3D styles that meet or exceed industry standards. The wheel blanks are forged in a 8,000-ton hydraulic press, utilizing the latest in wheel technology and die design. Aircraft grade aluminum forgings are heat-treated to 6061-T6 and machined on brand-new, dedicated CNC turning centers.
Joe Distefano, Paughco's Vice President of sales, had this add concerning the company's new venture: "When was the last time you called your current supplier and had a pre-polished wheel blank shipped within 24 hours? Answer - never. Paughco MC will maintain levels of inventory on all popular sizes in pre-polished blanks, ready to go at a moment's notice".
For more information, contact Paughco at (319) 389-0798, or visit them online at www.paughco.com.