#ShareTheChair Ural campaign to boost sidecar awareness. On Saturday, September 7th, the Russian sidecar company is inviting all Uralistas to give rides to as many people as possible during the annual Ural Ride Day. "This special day continues a tradition of Ural riders who started the Ural Ride Day to promote sidecar camaraderie anywhere and everywhere," Irbit Motorworks of America. "We're happy to continue this wonderful tradition. Let's share the chair, spread the joy of sidecars, and earn some prizes along the way!"
Get more details here: https://www.imz-ural.com/ural-ride-day
The largest showcase of the motorcycle and powersports industry in North America will highlight the exciting and diverse lifestyles represented by the modern industry and desired by today’s riders. It will be more experiential than ever, with lifestyle vignettes in the exhibition hall allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the different segments that powersports has to offer. AIMExpo Outdoors will allow visitors to take two-wheel test rides as well as a new-to-Columbus four-wheel dirt experience to ensure dealers and consumers are fully versed in every aspect of the powersports hobby. 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS • New Floorplan, new Features, new Schedule • Increased emphasis on the four-wheel segment with dirt demo rides • Return to Columbus, Ohio placing the show in the heartland of the powersports industry General Public Tickets Available NOW: www.motoshowtickets.com FREE Dealer Registration: https://bit.ly/2HMxDnk
35th Annual Dubya World Vet MX Championships FAST FACTS SHEET Thursday, October 31st GATES OPEN 2pm-8pm REGISTRATION 2pm-5pm Friday, November 1st GATES OPEN 6am-10pm WORLD VET MX VINTAGE RACE REGISTRATION (Vet Track Tower) 6:30am New! Race on Friday WORLD VET MX VINTAGE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE (Vet Track) 9am WORLD VET PRACTICE (National Track) 9am-1pm WORLD VET MX CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION (National Tower) 1pm-5pm Saturday, November 2nd GATES OPEN 6am-9pm REGISTRATION 6am-6pm WORLD VET MX CHAMPIONSHIPS 8am Amateur Day 1 -Qualifying (for Sunday Gate Pick) 8am-4:30pm Pro Race 40+ Moto 1 10am Pro Race 50+ Moto 1 12pm Pro Race 40+ Moto 2 1pm Pro Race 50+ Moto 2 2pm Sunday, November 3rd GATES OPEN 5:30am REGISTRATION 6am WORLD VET MX CHAMPIONSHIPS 7:30am Amateur Racing 7am-4:30pm New! 1st Annual Dubya World Vet Cup of Nations Moto 1 9:30am Pro Race 30+ Moto 1 10:30am Edison Dye Award Presentation (In Museum) 12pm New! 1st Annual Dubya World Vet Cup of Nations Moto 2 1pm Pro Race 30+ Moto 2 2pm Note: All amateur race schedules will be posted by October 15th Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn 1755 S. Waterman Ave San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 806-4040 / Special Rate Code: CDUBYA Hotel Website NEW THIS YEAR!!! * Dubya World Vet CUP OF NATIONS Sunday, November 3, 2019 Glen Helen Raceway and Dubya are proud to announce the 1st Annual World Vet Cup of Nations – REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRY!!! The race will be run in conjunction with the 2019 Dubya World Vet MX Championships – This event will give you the opportunity to represent your country with teammates. Each country will be allowed up to 3 teams consisting of 3 members- each team must have a 30+, 40+, and 50+ rider on the team. These 3 riders can be of any skill level. The event will be a 2-moto format with both motos racing on Sunday. The 1st moto at 9:30am and 2nd moto at 1pm. Each team will line up on the start gate in their age group 30+ on 1st Gate, 40+ on 2nd Gate, and 50+ on 3rd Gate. Riders will all receive race bibs indicating the country they represent colored to indicate their age group. The scoring will be based on all three riders and both motos with the lowest score of the two-moto format determining the winning team and country. Teams must apply and be accepted for each country. Applications will be available online by July 1st and must be received by August 31st. Click here for application. To represent your country, you must be a citizen of that country. The World Vet Cup of Nations committee will review all applications and inform you by September 15, 2019 of your acceptance. Once accepted, you will be required to register and pay by September 30th to hold your spot. The fee once accepted is $100 per team or $50 for an individual. This World Cup Trophy (photo below) will be awarded to the winner and have your name and country engraved on the trophy. The Trophy will be displayed at the Glen Helen Museum throughout the year. Each winner will also receive a commemorative medallion. If you do not have enough riders to make up a team to represent your country, you can still apply and the committee will attempt to combine applicants from the same country to make up a team. We look forward to seeing all of you at Glen Helen Raceway November 1-3.
Plans are taking shape and we will share the details with you as soon as we can, but for now, please reserve this date on your calendar. The Communications Symposium is free for MIC Members.