AMA Grand National TT Flat Track Racing Action at Castle Rock, Washington

Brother Tom and I made the trip to check the TT at Castle Rock this past weekend.  Sammy Halbert took the win in his class as well as the Dash for Cash.  It was good to see Smokin' Joe Kopp come back for a race at Castle Rock, as he cleaned up the competition the last time I saw him race at this track.  He didn't win this time around.  Also at the track that night was racing legend Mert Lawwill, who was speaking about a prosthetic device cause he supports.  I was hoping to get an autograph, but no such luck.  Lot's of folks in attendance, and many showed up on bikes.  We rode the fine Washington back roads down to the event and back the next day.  Beautiful weather, nice people, and exciting racing!

August Sign of the Month

This is a cool old sign from the seventies, and its a type I remember well as a kid.  This one still hangs outside in the town of Concrete, Washington.  It has some nice hand-lettering on the bottom that has stood the test of time well. (Unlike vinyl!)

Latest Hand-Lettered JEK Custom Signs Tiki Sign Panel

This one I made using Nason automotive enamel as the background colour and One-Shot paint for the lettering and the tiki motif. The panel was one I've had for a while. I painted it with leftover paint I had in the gun from the El Burro Azul custom C70 bike project.  No sense in wasting paint when you can put it to good use.

Local Tim Horton's Car Night

This once little impromptu car night has grown in leaps and bounds.  I wonder how long it will be until it gets shut down... (Hopefully, it won't!)

Cesare Cecco Michaeli and the Moto Guzzi Cafe Sport V11 Racer

Over the weekend I met a fellow named Francesco, who is working with the local Guzzi dealership.  Being from Italy and being involved in the Guzzi scene over there, he knew racer Cesare Cecco Michaeli.  "Cecco" was quite successful in racing a V11 in Monza and I believe the big Ballabio-Resinelli Hillclimb Race.  These pictures are from www.motoguzzicomo.it. 

More Hot Rods!

Moto Guzzi Ballabio and Breva

Took these during a ride in Washington State.  The Ballabio is a fun machine with touring potential.  Desmo Rob brought his Breva for the trip.

Father's Day British Car and Motorcycle Show, Victoria, BC

Our roving man in the field, Brother Tom, sent this report from the Father's Day show in Victoria.  He rode his BSA to the show and said the turn out was quite good.  Look for his A65 in one of the photos.  Its the one between the Dominator and the Gold Star.

Sign of the Month

I wish I took a picture of this sign of the month. I passed by it several times on my way to and from downtown Portland, Oregon.  It was a real piece of history.  Now its a mega-chain restaurant sign; gone is the duck and the Waddles lettering, and therefore, the charm and the history.  I got these photos from several web sources.

Moto Guzzi V7 and V7 Racer

Nice bikes!

Happy Canada Day!

Yes, I'm one day late. I was away from the computer all day yesterday.  Better late than never. Happy Canada Day!