Third Annual 'The MEET' at ACM
More than 2,000 attendees visited America’s Car Museum for its 3rd annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival ‘The MEET’ last weekend in Tacoma, Washington, where over 300 motorcycles and scooters were showcased on the Haub Family Field at LeMay. The event drew pre-1981 motorcycles and scooters from the U.S. and Canada, including an antique motorcycle display, swap meet, cruise-in and a 78-mile roundtrip tour from ACM’s Anderson Plaza to Mt. Rainier.
“This MEET shows just how strong the motorcycle enthusiast community is,” said Burt Richmond, chairman of the Vintage Motorcycle Festival. “We have created a world-class event for riders and their families that grows every year and proves ACM is much more than just another car museum.”
The MEET is one of five annual signature events at the four-story, 165,000 sq. ft. LeMay museum with rotating exhibits museum, including the Pacific Northwest Concours d’Elegance on Sept. 7, the Wheels & Heels Annual Gala, Cars & Cigars and the new “Drive Away the Blues” beach-themed party scheduled for Feb. 2015. More information about the LeMay Museum can be found at www.lemaymuseum.org.
Award Winners:
Hagerty Best of Show – 1969 BMW R695 Sidecar, James Iwase
President’s Award – John and Zeta Smith
Motorcycle Classic’s Editor’s Choice – 1966 Mathless G12 Sidecar, Ron Predmore
Best Unrestored – 1973 Honda CL350, Mike Quinn
Best Use of Hillman Car Motor – Royal Enfield Spl., Peter Dent
Best Metal Flake Paint – 1972 Durat 750 GT, Loren Smith
Best Red Racer Guzzi – Moto Guzzi LeMans, Jim El
Best Brass Polishers’ Nightmare – 1957 BMW, Jonnie Walker
Best Custom Norton Single – 1963 Norton ES2, Allen Gillespie
Classes – Awards
Antique American – Pre-1940
- Harley-Davidson J, Robert Johnson
- Harley-Davidson J + sidecar, Harold Suhell
- Harley-Davidson Knuckle, Peter Maftein
Classic American – Post-WWII
- HD LCR, Michael Ruddell
- Simple Sevvi-Car, Robert J Johnson
Vintage British – Other
- 1951 AJS, Keith Anderson
- Matchess G-12, Ron Predmore
- 1950 Rapide, Bev Brown
Vintage BSA
- 1968 Firebird Scrambler, Sean Curtiss
- 1969 Rocket 3, Roger Huntly
- 1967 Lightening, Dan Lucas
Vintage Norton
- 1961 ES2, Dean Nissen
- 1967 Atlas, Gary Richey
- 1974 Commando 850, Gary Richey
Vintage Triumph
- 1964 Tri TT Special, John Meyer
- 1956 Tri T110, Wayne Hamilton
- 1970 Tri T120, Ken Morris
Vintage German
- 1969 BMW R695, James Iwase
- 1967BMW R695, Ken Prasig
- DKW RT200, Forrest Tonkins
Vintage Italian
- 1973 Ducati 7506T, George Docking
- 1978 Ducati 900SD Darmah, Tim O’Mahoney
- 1961 Gilera Sport 175, Jack Huisinga
Vintage Japanese – Other
- 1972 Modaca Wombar, Howard Fergason
- 1966 Mooska Ace 90, Ed Bray
Vintage Honda
- 1973 CL350, Mike Quinn
- 1961 CS77, Ron Orr
- 1970 250, Stu Moss
Vintage Kawasaki
- 1973 21, Kevin Iden
- 1983 GPZ 305, Frank Shuck
- 1982 GPZ 1100, Frank Shuck
Vintage Suzuki
- 1967 B105P, Michael Boyle
- 1973 RV125, Joe Smith
- 1980 GS1000, Mike Benak
Vintage Yamaha
- 1972 XS750, Ron Orr
- 1978 XS750, Jerry Kesselring
- 1979 XS1100, Harlan Smith
Motocross Post-1975
- Seige 1975 VA 360 Montesa
- 1975 KTM MC5 Seige
- 1975 Yamaha YZ250B, Todd King
Best Café Racer
- 1978 Moto Guzzi LeMans, Erik Lund
- 1978 BMWR80, James Iwase
- 1973 Honda, Rodger Huntley
Vintage Competition
- 1973 Durat 750, Gary Lewos
- 1960 Max Norton, Peter Hagaman
- 1956 Indian, Dan Lucas
Custom Bobber/Chopper
- 1968 Triumph, John Root
- 1949 Harley, Phil Hunter
- 1974 Harley, Chog Greninger
Classic Powered Bike/Scooter
- 1954 Allstate Phch, Jim Horstman
- 1958 Allstate Moped, John Richey
- 1971 Lambretta, Jason Freedbrick
A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.
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