You are invited to the National Motorcycle Museum’s second annual Vintage Rally, June 1-3, 2012. Bring your 1986 and earlier vintage bike for the Bike Show, walk the Swap Meet then listen to a Panel Discussion on Drag Racing. For 2012 we have brought back the Cafe racer class and have a new special Bike Show class for Drag Bikes.
Join in as we dedicate a new special exhibition, Quarter Milestones telling the stories of Motorcycle Drag racing in America with focus on the exciting early years. Also check out the final result of the 1920′s gas station restoration project; The American Gasoline Station.
Drag Racing greats like Ray Price and Tom Reiser will be on hand for the Drag Racers’ Chronicle Panel Discussion. And you can enjoy the Motorcycle Collecting panel discussion, back for the second year, as well.
Full Schedule of Events
- Friday, June 1st
- Museum opens 9:00 am, closes at 6:00 pm
- Swap Meet opens 10:00 am, closes at 6:00 pm
- 11:00 am, 2:00 pm – Hall of Fame Autograph Signings
- Saturday, June 2nd
- Swap Meet Opens 8:00 am
- Museum opens at 8:00 am
- Bike Show registration opens 8:00 am, closes at 11:00 am – 1986 and earlier production bikes, any year Cafe Racers** and Drag Bikes
- Motor Maids in Women & Motorcycling Display area
- HOGSLAYER Film Screened at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm – The Story of TC Christiansen and his double Norton Drag Bike
- New THEN CAME BRONSON exhibit open
- 10:30 am – Quarter MileStones Exhibit Walk-Through
- Panel Discussions
- 12:00 Noon -Directions in Motorcycle Collecting
- 2:00 pm – Motorcycle Drag Racers’ Chronicle
- 11:00 am and 2:00 pm Hall of Fame Autograph Signings
- 3:45 pm Drag Bike Motor Music Fire-up
- 4:00 pm – Bike Show Awards Presentations – Awards Sponsored by Motorcycle Classics Magazine
- Screening of HOGSLAYER Motion Picture – The Story of TC Christiansen and his double Norton Drag Bike
- Ray Price Harley-Davidson Racing Team 83′ rig on display
- Motor Maids in Women & Motorcycling Display area
- Museum & Swap Meet close at 6:00 pm
- Sunday, June 3rd
- Swap Meet Opens 8:00 am, closes at 12:00 noon
- Museum opens at 8:00 am, closes at 5:00 pm
- Vintage Ride Participants line up outside Museum at 9:00 am – Sponsored by Motorcycle Classics Magazine
- Screening of HOGSLAYER motion picture at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
- 10:30 am – Quarter MileStones Exhibit Walk-Through
- Lunch opens at 12:00 noon. Pre-Registration Required. Located in the Banquet Hall
- Anamosa Hillclimb 1:00 pm – Special Vintage Class $500 Award by National Motorcycle Museum and J&P CYCLES
- Museum Closes at 5:00 pm
*All Times and Events are Subject to Change.
Vintage Bike Show
Enter your 1986 or earlier street, racing, dirt or custom bike in the Vintage Bike Show.
New Drag Racing Show Class with special award for bikes through 2012.– Judges will decide which bikes will receive one of over 40 awards, and a prime Cafe Racer will win the ACE Cafe Racer Award! Enter before May 15 and save. Entry is limited!
Vintage Swap Meet
Swap Meet Schedule:
Friday, June 1st 10am – 6pm
Saturday, June 2nd 8am – 6pm
Sunday, June 3rd 8am – Noon
The Vintage Swap Meet will be held at the National Motorcycle Museum, on the East side of the Museum grounds.
We still have a limited number of 20×20 sites available. Register yours today!
Your 20×20 space for display of vintage motorcycles and motorcycling memorabilia can help you find a new
home for unwanted items. Only $50 per space, including two Museum admissions for the weekend. One vendor per space, please. We ask that you staff your space throughout the meet.
Hillclimb
The Anamosa Hillclimb is an American Classic! Presented by the Midwest Hillclimbers Association, watch its
63rd running just a couple of miles from the Museum.
Go to www.anamosahillclimb.com for admission information, schedule and competition entry information.
Road Ride and Lunch
The Ride If you own a 1986 or earlier road bike that’s ready to roll, join other vintage bike riders and make a
nice ride out on some of Iowa’s best roads. The ride starts in front of the Museum, goes out at 10 am Sunday, June 3 and is back at the Museum at noon. The ride is free, but please register in advance to help us plan for chase vehicles, etc.
The Lunch Gather with other enthusiasts for lunch at the Museum just after the Sunday Vintage Ride. Lunch is only $10.
So we can plan meals please pre-register for this lunch.
Note You can also purchase the Vintage Rally Weekend Ticket which includes all activities for the weekend, even Museum admission and the Sunday lunch!
All riders must sign an insurance waiver to participate in this ride.
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussions on historic topics are in planning stages. Watch this site for further information.
Directions & Lodging
The National Motorcycle Museum is located at 102 Chamber Drive in Anamosa, Iowa.
For a map, directions and local lodging information, view our information on
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You need to submit an entry form to participate in the following:
Admission is $10 a day, $20 for the weekend or $30 for the weekend with lunch on Sunday.
The event price includes admission to the Museum.
For additional details, please contact us at the National Motorcycle Museum.
By mail, 102 Chamber Drive, Anamosa IA. 52205, email museum@nationalmcmuseum.org, or by phone at
319-462-3925.
