To list an event on this calendar requires that VJMC have a presence at the event. Presence is defined as VJMC having a booth where the Club is promoted and Membership recruiting takes place.
VJMC will have a booth at Riding into History. We will also be supporting the Grand Marshal Dinner at the ticket registration table. If you would like to help the team contact Peter Slatcoff at events@vjmc.or
Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty
Riding Into History Concours entrants are invited to participate in the Grand Marshal Tour presented by Hagerty. Ride your vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida to this delicious destination along with our 2020 Grand Marshal. If your motorcycle has been accepted by the concours committee and the ride has not been sold out, you will be sent instructions on how to register. Must be 21 or older. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Grand Marshals Dinner
Friday, April 24, 2020, 6:00pm. A rare chance to visit with and hear our Grand Marshal speak of his experiences with vintage motorcycles. Please register early to enjoy the beautiful venue of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Shell Hall. You don’t want to miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Riding into History Concours d’Elegance
Saturday, April 25, 2020, 10:00am-4:00pm. The Councours d’Elegance is again held at the WGV. As always, no entry fee for qualified motorcycles, great gifts and outstanding awards. All proceeds to benefit K9s for Warriors.
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts, motorcycle and accessory dealers, vendors, and private sellers! Huge indoor Motorcycle Flea Market and MotoExpo, open both Saturday afternoon and Sunday! We welcome our BMW community and invite all European and Japanese brands to join us. Vendors, register early and get a free listing on our Website. Private sellers, rent a vendor space or sell your items on consignment at our club booth. Located at Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, IL, 10 miles west of Rockford and 1 mile north of US20. GPS coordinates: 42.316242, -89.366612. Buyers admitted with a $5 donation. Saturday camping for both vendors and buyers. Food available onsite: Saturday lunch and supper, and Sunday breakfast and lunch. Go to www.blackhawkbmwclub.org for details, vendor registration information, and event news.
first event of 2020 for Kansas City VJMC. Ride in event with vintage motorcycle show. Have some Blip coffee and visit with friends, we will have a booth to join the national club.
Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists is holding its 37th annual Ride, Show and Swap Meet on the weekend of May 16-17, 2019 in Corvallis Oregon.
On Sunday the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club will have a booth at the show to inform others about the club. We will have a table with magazines, a banner, and signup sheets. If you like to help by staffing the table for an hour or more, and want talk to other motorcyclist about Japanese motorcycles, please contact the organizer, Jay Bennett at jabennett.2012@gmail.com or 541-760-0675. We are also requesting interesting vintage Japanese motorcycles to display around the table.
For further info on the show see: http://www.oregonvintage.org/calendar.php
A ride on great roads to AL’s highest point, Mt. Cheaha, then to the Talladega Super Speedway for a bus tour around and on the track and a visit to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Plenty of ribs on the menu for the evening, too! Sunday a lazier route to Tigers for Tomorrow, a habitat zoo for Tigers and other big cats, with wolves and bears in residence, too. Barring a trip to India to see them in the wild, it’s the closest experience you’ll find. https://www.tigersfortomorrow.org/
MotoAmerica Superbike Series & Vintage MotoFest
May 29 – 31 I am going to be set up in campsite C1 in the carousel area. Camping is available on site.
The Vintage MotoFest / Rocker Box weekend is now all moved to this weekend with the MotoAmerica Superbike Series. There will be nothing in July as years past.
The fast and flowing 4-mile natural road course at Road America will serve as the theater of war as the MotoAmerica Series comes to Road America. One of the most exciting and challenging tracks on the MotoAmerica (AMA/FIM) calendar, this annual two-wheel celebration draws huge crowds for a weekend full of racing. Fan activities include on-site camping and open karting. In addition to the racing action, fans with motorcycles are encouraged to pre-register for a unique ‘Salute to Cycles’ on-track Parade Lap Experience. The Salute to Cycles provides participants with the rare chance to ride the Road America circuit and develop a true appreciation for the undulating road course where pro racers battle it out for glory and fame. New for 2020 MotoAmerica will host its Mini Cup Series presented by Motul at the CTECH Manufacturing Motorplex, featuring four classes of racing: 110cc (four-speed); 160cc; 190cc (racers aged up to 14 years); and 190 Adult (racers over the age of 15). The motorcycles will be based on spec rules centered around the Ohvale GP-0, a mini road racer that is now ready for the U.S. market after proving to be extremely popular in Europe. In addition, MotoAmerica will be hosting its Heritage Cup events at Road America, featuring1986 and older superbikes, as well as other racing motorcycles, two-stroke or four-stroke, GP or Production machines.
On Saturday, May 30, fans will have the opportunity to experience Vintage MotoFest which includes a ride-in bike show and competition showcasing the greatest in classic style and fresh customization, plus all that is unusual and incredible. If a century’s worth of two-wheel machinery isn’t enough, the day will also showcase an arm-wrestling tournament, craft beer tasting, live bands, and stunt shows.
Join us for lunch at Swiss Meats in Swiss, Missouri. 12pm to 2pm. No organized ride to the event; see you there!
The 25th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet will feature hundreds of motorcycles and vendors on the Gilmore Car Museum’s Historic Campus! The judged show field is open to all motorcycles 25 years and older, plus spectators arriving on motorcycles will park their rides in a special lot inside the Museum’s Campus making this one gigantic bike show, held rain or shine!
The VJMC has been invited back to the 8TH Annual AHRMA Vintage Festival & Swap Meet. Along with weekend long vintage racing, the VJMC display, and a swap meet, on Friday there will be availible parade laps on Thunderbolt Raceway and a bike night. On Saturday there will be a free to enter bike show. See New Jersey Motorsports Parks website for details and pricing.
We will be sending out media blasts with any updates!
2020
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club
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June 25th – 27th, 2020
Spring Mill Inn
Located at: Spring Mill State Park
3333 State Road 60 E
Mitchell, IN 47446
Reservations: 812.849.4508
VJMC GROUP CODE: 0614NA
Registration is now open for the 2020 Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club National Rally. There is a limited number of rooms (70) available at the Spring Mill Inn. In order to book a room, you must first register for the Rally – then call the Inn for a room reservation. Keep in mind that event registration will be verified. Those not registered will have 24 hours to do so or the reservation will be cancelled to allow other members the opportunity to book a room. VJMC has booked all rooms at the Inn and reservations require a two-night minimum that must include Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2020. It’s important all rooms be filled to allow VJMC to conduct social activities or exclusive use of the outside rear deck.
Park entry fee: for those who stay inside the Park – there is a one-time entry fee and your room key will suffice as a park pass throughout the event. All others will be charged a daily entry fee.
In addition to the rooms at the Inn. There are primitive cabins, RV parking and options for camping. All lodging arrangements will be the responsibility of the individual to call Spring Mill State Park.
Registration Fees are Member $140.00 and Spouse, children, or significant other $100.00 – registration will include the three evening meals (buffets), Tee Shirt, raffle prizes and use of the facilities, etc.
The event team will arrive on Sunday, June 21, 2020 to ensure the Spring Mill State Park is ready for your arrival. Should you need any assistance to register for the Rally, directions to the Park or any special needs please contact the Event Team at nationalrally@vjmc.org or call 850-624-8811 after 5:00pm CST.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 National Rally at the Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell, Indiana, June 25-27, 2020. Come early, on Tuesday, June 23rd Julie Slatcoff will buy you an ice cream cone on her traditional Spring Mill Ice Cream ride.
The National Museum has invited VJMC to be a part of their annual Vintage Bike Show! There are a maximum of 65 spaces so please sign up ASAP. Entry is free but you must reserve a space. Just go to the museum website and click on “Bike Show Entry Form.” VJMC will have a tent with regional members in attendance. For more information call or text Mark Bayer 816-454-2891
All Japanese motorcycles welcome, hot dogs from 11am to 1pm, at 11am we will have a Q&A with Bill Heishman, one of the earliest Japanese motorcycle dealers in Kansas City. Free entry.
This two day event includes a vintage motorcycle show, a trip to a large vintage motorcycle dealer, a meet & greet with a buffet then on Sunday, a group all you can eat breakfast and a trip to the private Kamikaze vintage motorcycle museum.
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Please direct all responses regarding this event to North East Rally 2020
VJMC North East Rally
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
VJMC North East Rally Returns to
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Register Now
Please join us for three days of riding, motorcycle shows and social activities in scenic central Pennsylvania. Rides will highlight the Gettysburg Battlefield, Hershey Park, the Amish country as well as opportunity to experience the rural Pennsylvania country side. This is a family event and the family segment continues to grow each year. So please do not hesitate to bring your family members. The surrounding area provides numerous sights to see along with entertainment for everyone.
This Rally requires at least 50 registrants
by February 24, 2020 to avoid cancellation.
If we get 200+ registered guests for this event – the 2021 National Rally will be held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
When
July 30 – August 2, 2020
Daily From 8:00am – 10:00pm
Where
Eisenhower Complex
Aspire Hotel
2634 Emmitsburg Rd,
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 334-2755
Register Now
For more information please contact
Northeast Rally Event Team
ne-rally@vjmc.org
859-624-8811
Last time we were at Gettysburg more than 100 members participated in the Rally.
Thank you,
VJMC Event Team
This is our 8th. year at the Commemorative Air Force hangar. All vintage motorcycles welcome. Breakfast and lunch available for a donation.
The event is located at Johnny Ray’s which is an authentic 1950’s drive in. This event is an all 2 stroke show featuring any 2 stroke motorcycle. This is possibly the only 2 stroke “only” shoe in the US Free entry.
VJMC – North American Vintage Yamaha Rally – Celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Yamaha 650
The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America would like to invite all our members and friends to join us Labor Day weekend, September 4 to 7, 2020 at the Copperhead Lodge Motorcycle Resort for the VJMC Vintage Yamaha Rally. The theme of our Rally is to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the legendary Yamaha 650. /span>
Host Rally Headquarters is the Copperhead Lodge. To register for lodging use the group code “VJMC”. Registrants will receive a 10% discount for all reservations booked prior to May 30, 2020. Call the Copperhead Lodge direct for reservations and group rate.
Registered Attendees: Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of motorcycle they ride
RALLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration Fee
Member: $75.00 Guest: $75.00
Please keep in mind that you must be registered for the Rally prior to booking your lodging. Due to this being a holiday weekend (Labor Day) the Copperhead Lodge requires a two-night minimum reservation (Saturday and Sunday). Thank you for understanding.
Rally HOST LODGING
Copperhead Lodge
171 Copperhead Parkway
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
Telephone: (706) 835-7433
Room Block Code: VJMC20
Motorcycle Show
This will be a Yamaha only bike show commemorating 50 years of the Yamaha 650. The show classes are listed below. The bikes will be on display throughout the Rally.
The show will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Registration and check in will close at 11:30am, judging will be from 12:00noon until 3:00pm and presentation of awards will follow shortly after.
Show Costs
First Bike $10.00
Each Additional Bike $5.00
The parking area in front of the lodge will be blocked off exclusively for the bike show – please do not park in this area. There is adequate bike parking in the lot above the show area and around the Lodge. You must be registered for the event to place an entry in the bike show.
Honda Motorcycle Show Categories
• Best in Class 1950’s
• Best in Class 1960’s
• Best in Class 1970’s
• Best in Class 1980’s
• Best in Class 1990’s
• Best in Class 2000-2019
• Best XS-650
• Best TX-650
• Lowest Serial Number 650
• Yamaha 650 Ridden the farthest
• Merit Awards – Determined by VJMC panel
We look forward to see you at the VJMC – North American Vintage Yamaha Rally!
Thank you,
VJMC Event Team
Largest regional sidecar rally, all welcome, no entry fees, food available with donation, camping available upon request, Bill Brown 913-526-5095
This is a motorcycle show of all manufacturers from all countries. Classic, antique, vintage, race bikes, modern. Clubs that attend include Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, Norton Owners Group, BMW club, CMA, Sport Touring group, Harley Owners, Ducatis and many more. Ride in for the day. Food available.