Illinois Motorcycle Events

Motorcycle Events in Illinois and Neighboring States

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Illinois Great River Road National Scenic Byway
550-mile route on Illinois' western border offers breathtaking views and majestic
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Experience the Mississippi River Roads
The Great River Road was established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River.
The official travel site for the Mississippi River and its bordering states.
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Visit: Experience Mississippi River

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AMA District 17 Schedule of Racing Events.
Visit this website for information: AMA District 17

AMA District 18 Schedule of Racing Events.
Visit this website for information: AMA District 18 Racing

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2010

2010 Calendar at Bottom of this Page for your convenience.

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March

March 11, 2010 - Springfield, Illinois ABATE of IL Legislative Day
http://www.abate-il.org/

March 26-27, 2010 - Rosemont, Illinois. Bikers Betterment Conference
Sponsored by Road Guardians.Org

March 27, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 22nd Annual Broomstick Pool Tournament/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

April

April 10, 2010- Moonshine, Illinois. 6th Annual Moonshine Lunch Run.
http://moonshine-run.com/Moonshine/Default.asp

April 10, 2010- Urbana, Illinois. Spring Fever Run.
Hosted by Eastern Illinois ABATE. Sign in 10:30 AM at Boomerangs in Urbana, 1309 East Washington Street, 61802-4447. Last bike out at 11:45 AM
Last stop at It'll Do 2, 123 South Mattis, Country Fair Shopping Center, Champaign, IL 61821. For more info:
www.Easternillinoisabate.com or E Mail at : easternillinoisabate@gmail.com

April 17, 2010 - Short Track - Orangeburg, South Carolina. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

April 18, 2010 - TT - Orangeburg, South Carolina. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

April 23-25, 2010 - Clear Lake, Iowa. 21st Annual Heartland S.T.E.A.M.
Seminar to Educate and Motivate - Hosted by ABATE of Iowa, Inc
21st Annual Heartland S.T.E.A.M.

April 25, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. Shakedown Run/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

May

May 1, 2010 - Yavapai Downs (Prescott, Arizona) Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

May 1, 2010- Bi-State Awareness Ride in Quad Cities (Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, Bettendorf)

May 2, 2010- ABATE of IL Freedom Rally in Springfield, Illinois

May 8, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. Central’s Awareness Parade/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

May 8, 2010 - Peotone,Illinois - Motorcycle Swap Meet & Parts Expo
http://www.peotonemotorcycleswap.com/

May 8, 2010- Lisle, Illinois. Slide Into Spring Ride.
Sponsored by Fox Valley H.O.G. The poker run starts at Heritage Harley-Davidson, 2595 Ogden Avenue in Lisle. All motorcycles are welcome.
For more information call (630) 826-1418 or go to:
http://www.fvhog.com

May 14 - 16, 2010 - Litchfield, Illinois. Niehaus Cycle Sales Appreciation Days XXIV
Niehaus Cycle Appreciations Days

May 15, 2010- Effingham, Illinois. Armed Forces Day Honor Ride
Sponsored by Legacy Harley-Davidson. The poker run leaves from Legacy Harley-Davidson at 11:00 am. and will benefit the D.A.V.
For more information call (217) 342-3494 or go to:
http://www.theharleybarn.com.

May 16, 2010 - Woodstock, Illinois. 23rd Annual Little Angels Pledge Run
Sponsored by Elgin Area Organization of Harley Owners, Woodstock Harley-Davidson, and McHenry County Road Pirates.
http://www.littleangels.org/pledge_run.php

May 23, 2010 - Warren, Illinois. Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sponsored by GT Promotions. Held at the Fairgrounds in Warren.
Doors open to the public at 9 AM. Admission is $6 per person. Vendor space is $45 for a 10 X 10 space.
The event will also include music, food and more. For more information call 920-202-4590

May 29, 2010 - Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield, Illinois) TT
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

May 30, 2010 - Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield, llinois) Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

June

June 4-6, 2010- Penfield, Illinois. Summer Boogie.
Come Join us for the best party in Eastern Illinois. This is an ABATE of Illinois party but you can join ABATE at the gate. Summer Boogie is held at Rolling Hills Campgrounds in Penfield, IL. Gates open 8 AM Friday, $10 day pass and $20 for the entire weekend. Bands Friday and Saturday night, Beer Tent, Motorcycle Rodeo, Vendors, Adult Entertainment. Tent camping included with Entry fee. RV camping $20/ no hook-ups. Must be 21 to enter. No carry in Alcohol, firearms, pets or attitudes. Gates close Sunday noon. This is the party you do not want to miss.
Visit: www.easternillinoisabate.com for details as they come in. Email: easternillinoisabate@gmail.com or call Alan at 217-643-7374.

June 5, 2010 - Gas City I-69 Speedway (Gas City, Indiana) Short Track
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

June 6, 2010- Antioch, Illinois. WINGS Benefit Ride 2010
JD Bootleggers, Antioch, IL, 9am - 5pm. Spend a day of biking and enjoy a scenic 100 mile ride through northern Illinois and Wisconsin starting at JD Bootlegger’s in Antioch. Riders will be able to take a break and buy a drink at checkpoints along the way, including JQ Foxes, Sailor Dan’s, Lily Lake Resort, and Horizontal’s. Back in Antioch, receive a free poker hand and compete for a prize! Enter the Grand Prize raffle for a chance to win $5,000! Think your bike is hot? Enter it in the Hot Bike Contest and see if it wins! Enjoy all this and a free lunch from JD Bootleggers on June 6, 2010! Pre-register by May 7th to receive a free t-shirt and commemorative pin and to enter the early bird drawing for a custom cycle detailing!
Register and more details at: www.wingsbenefitride.com

June 6, 2010- Woodstock, Illinois. 2nd Annual Hawgs & Hot Rods - Kruisin' 4 the Kids Ice Cream Run
Sponsored by Woodstock Harley-Davidson and the McHenry County Road Pirates.
http://www.gigisplayhouse.com/local_mchenry.asp

June 7 - 12, 2010 - Lake George, New York. Americade 2010
http://tourexpo.com/data/index.php

June 12 - 19, 2010- Willowbrook, Illinois. Mother Road Ride Rally
Sponsored by Hhjm,Inc. For more information call (817) 488-4940 or go to:
http://www.hhjm.com/rally

June 19, 2010- Towanda, Illinois. Old 66 Chopper Show
Sponsored by Last Ride Leather. For more information call (309) 530-4943 or go to:
http://www.old66choppershow.com

June 19, 2010- Williamsfield, Illinois. 2nd Annual Kevin Cain Remembrance Ride.
Details to be posted as time for ride draws close.

June 19, 2010 - The Red Mile (Lexington, Kentucky) Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

June 26, 2010- Bridgeview, Illinois. Big Bikes Helping Little Tykes
Sponsored by Dukes Italian Beef, Oak Lawn H.D., South Suburban Abate, and Chicago Axeman. For more information:
call (708) 599-0576 or go to http://littletykesrun.com

June 26, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 4th Annual Just Because (We like to ride) Ride/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

June 26, 2010 - Newark, Illinois. Old Habits 1st Benefit Poker Run for P.T.S.D
The ride starts at Old Habits Club House, 17475 Ferndell Road in Newark. Registration starts at 10 AM and the ride starts at 11AM.
$15 for the rider and $10 for a passenger. Ride ends with food, fun entertainment, and a band.
The ride is a benefit for soldiers suffering with post traumatic stress disorder.
For more information call (630) 742-3383.

June 26, 2010 - Short Track - Harpursville, New York. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

June 26 - 27, 2010 - Anamosa, Iowa. J & P Cycle Open House 2010
http://www.jpcycles.com/events

June 26, 2010 - Allen County Fairgrounds (Lima, Ohio) Half-Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

July

July 9, 2010 - Half-mile - Ashland, Ohio. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

July 9-11 2010- Red Lodge, Montana. Beartooth Kawasaki Annual Forum Rally.
This event has been canceled by the sponsors for 2010, may be revived in 2011.
Visit:
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/rally-2010

July 10, 2010 - I-96 Speedway (Lake Odessa, Michigan) Half-Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

July 11, 2010 - Peotone, Illinois - Motorcycle Swap Meet & Parts Expo
http://www.peotonemotorcycleswap.com/

July 11 2010 - South Bend, Indiana. Ride for Kids
Pinhook Park, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, Indiana 46616. Registration 8 AM to 9:45 AM EDT; Ride starts promptly at 10 AM EDT. Join us for an escorted charity motorcycle ride through the beautiful Countryside and support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. www.pbtfus.org After the ride stay for a light lunch and the Celebration of Life and meet the Stars (young brain tumor survivors) who will join us for the ride. Bobby Newman, 219-324-0706  H; 219-363-6071  C. Bear.kitten@verizon.net Ej Ford, 219-324-3459, EjFord@verizon.net www.IndianaRideforKids.org

July 12-15, 2010 - Ellicottville, New York - 21st American Voyager Association International Rally.
http://www.amervoyassoc.org/2010rally.htm

July 13-15, 2010 - Stecoah, North Carolina. 2010 "Rally at the Dragon"
Vulcan Riders Association National Rally/ USA National Chapter

July 17th, 2010- Bartonville, Illinois. Bikers for Ta-Tas
Join us for a 150 mile fun run. Sign in 9:30-11;30 am, last bike in by 7 pm at BG's Karaoke Saloon, 5605 South Adams St, Bartonville,IL 61607. $15.00 per rider/ $5.00 per passenger, proceeds going to the mobile mammography van that services central Illinois. For more info or to order a T-shirt see:  Bikers for Ta-Tas on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=327763606837

July 24, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 25th Annual Nite Flite Run/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

July 24, 2010 - Mile - Du Quoin, Illinois. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

July 25, 2010 - Half-mile - Du Quoin, Illinois. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

July 29, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 25th Anniversary of
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC. Supper Ride?

July 31, 2010 - Calistoga Fairgrounds (Calistoga, California) Half-Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

August

Aug 6-7th, 2010- Joliet, Illinois. Chicagoland Motorcycle Skills and Safety Seminar
Joilet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL Sponsored by Midwest Police Motorcycle Training of Illinois. Open to the Public. First-of-a-kind motorcycle skills competition and safety seminar located in the Chicagoland area. This event brings both Civilians and Police Motor Officers together within the same event. Our events focus on motorcycle safety as well as enhancing motor-vehicle operations. Participants $25 early registration, $30 registration. Non-participants free. August 6 is practice day for participants as well as safety seminar. Saturday (day of event), opening ceremonies are at 10 am. All donations from the event benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation which supports and assists families of Chicago Police Officers who were killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
Contact Information: Bill O'Connell, bill@midwestofillinois.com or visit: www.MidwestMotorSkills.com


August 7, 2010 - Hagerstown Speedway (Hagerstown, Maryland) Half-Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

August 9-15, 2010- Sturgis, South Dakota. 70th Annual Motorcycle Rally.
Visit here for latest info: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

August 13 - 15, 2010 - Knoxville, Illinois. 2010 Illinois Gathering of the Guard
The Mid-West Central Region of the Illinois Patriot Guard has been given the honor of hosting the
2010 Illinois Gathering Of The Guard at the Knox County Fair Grounds in Knoxvllle, Illinois
http://www.illinoisgotg.org/

August 14, 2010 - Beulah Park (Grove City, Ohio) Half-Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

August 22, 2010 - Woodstock, Illinois. 8th Annual Bikers Take Aaim Against Drunk Driving Pledge Run
Sponsored by Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, Woodstock Harley-Davidson, and McHenry County Road Pirates.
For more information call (888) 240-0027 or go to http://www.aaim1.org/events.asp#bikers

August 22, 2010 - Peoria Race Park (Peoria, Illinois) TT
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

August 28-29, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 29th Annual
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. Bash

August 28, 2010 - Indiana State Fairgrounds (Indianapolis, Indiana) Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

September

September ??, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 5th Annual Hog Roast Ride/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

September 4, 2010 - Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield, Illinois) Short Track
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

September 5, 2010 - Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield, Illinois) Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

September 11, 2010 - Canterbury Park (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

September 11, 2010 - Half-mile - Waco, Texas. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

September 12, 2010 - Half-mile - Waco, Texas. AMA Vintage Dirt-Track Series
http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/story.asp?id=1669

September 12, 2010 - Springfield, Illinois. Ride to Remember 9-11
Sponsored by Illinois Blue Knights, Illinois Red Knights, Oak Lawn H.O.G., Hall's Harley Davidson, and Springfield H.O.G.
For more information call (312) 613-9182 or go to: http://www.ridetoremember911.com

September 26, 2010 - Villa Park, Illinois. Hogs 4 Hair Poker Run
The poker run begins at Wild Fire Harley-Davidson, 120 W. North Avenue in Villa Park. For more information go to:
http://www.morethanmyhair.org/

October

October 3, 2010 - Peotone,Illinois - Motorcycle Swap Meet & Parts Expo
http://www.peotonemotorcycleswap.com/

October 9, 2010 - Yavapai Downs (Prescott, Arizona) Short Track
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

October 10, 2010 - Yavapai Downs (Prescott, Arizona) Mile
2010 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championships
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1559

October 30, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 16th Halloweenie Roast/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

November

November 6, 2010- Galesburg, Illinois area. 30th Annual Polar Bear Toy Run/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS A.B.A.T.E. INC.

December





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