2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Signed Podium Backdrop Auction

Proceeds to Benefit Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit

MORGANTOWN, WV – April 11, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – MX Sports Pro Racing announces today a unique opportunity for race fans to own a part of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross history. The podium backdrop from the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will be up for auction on eBay.com from Monday, April 15 at 12 p.m. PST to Monday, April 22.

The one-of-a-kind podium backdrop traveled to each round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship event across the country. Signed by Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champions Ryan Dungey, and Blake Baggett, as well as fellow pro racers, the backdrop is expected to garner much excitement and attention.

Proceeds will benefit the Asterisk Mobile Medical Unit, which provides medical care to the athletes of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at each and every round throughout the summer.

For additional information on the backdrop or to place a bid, please click here.

The 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off on May 18 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are on sale at AlliSports.com.

For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross. For exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news, like the Pro Motocross Facebook page and follow @ProMotocross on Twitter and Instagram.

MX Sports Pro Racing

MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series – the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli Sports

Alli Sports, is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products.  Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Red Bull Signature Series; Alli Media, which creates, produces, and distributes original content; and Alli Enterprises which includes a partnership with action sports retailer Dogfunk.com.  Alli Sports is a division of the NBC Sports Group.  More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

NBC Sports Group

When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the sports assets of the two companies combined to form the NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of a unique array of broadcast television, cable television, radio and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBC Sports Network, Golf Channel, 11 NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio and all of their respective digital properties. The NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLS, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more.

AMA Pro Racing

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

NBC Sports Network

NBC Sports Network, part of the NBC Sports Group, is dedicated to serving passionate sports fans. Now in nearly 80 million homes, the network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Premier League, Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France and the 34th America’s Cup, and beginning in 2013, the Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown  and Breeders’ Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, NFL Turning Point, Caught Looking, NBC Sports Talk, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.

Asterisk Mobile Medical Center

The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center is an emergency care facility available at each AMA Professional Motocross and Supercross event to staff, participants, and crew at no cost. The full 53 foot hospital trailer is staffed with qualified, experienced medical personnel and offers specialized equipment for our sport’s unique injuries. The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center is provided to the racing community by Asterisk. Our event day operations are made possible by MX Sports Pro Racing, Feld Motorsports, various Race teams, as well as individual riders and private donors. Visit our website at www.themedicrig.com to learn more about our program.

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Racing, Pit, Shop Equipment & More to be sold at Absolute Auction

CONCORD, NC – January 11, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –  It was announced today that Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. of Rockingham, N.C. will conduct an absolute auction of Racing, Pit, Shop Equipment, Car and More on January 22, 2013 at 10:00 am. The auction will include Metal Working Equipment, Racing Items & Equipment, Pit Equipment, 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo and More.

The auction will be held on site at 4512 Raceway Drive, Concord, NC  28027. It will also be broadcast live over the internet, for those buyers who are unable to attend in person.

Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. and its principals are recognized on an international level for their knowledge and experience in the sale of NASCAR racing equipment. They have sold for many of the major teams since 1980 including RCR, Digard Racing, Blue Max, Phelon Motorsports , MRD Motorsports, Black Diamond and Holman and Moody.

Will Lilly of Iron Horse states, “It is an honor to represent this organization on the sale of this outstanding grouping of current technology racing equipment. This is a rare opportunity for the racing series operators at the cup level and below to buy great equipment.”

For further information, go to ironhorseauction.com or call:
800-997-2248

For interviews, contact: 
Will Lilly at 704-985-9300
Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc.
174 Airport Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
910-997-2248
www.ironhorseauction.com

SOURCE: Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc.

 

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Auction benefits U.S. Junior World Motocross Championships team

PICKERINGTON, OH – December 5, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –  Imagine being the proud owner of jerseys autographed by professional Supercross and motocross riders Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, Justin Barcia and others. 

Or maybe you would like to get 2013 VIP Supercross passes for Atlanta and the final round at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., or new Junior World Motocross Championships t-shirts, hats and stickers. 

Lucky bidders have a chance to get these items and help an American Motorcyclist Association motocross team at the same time.

You can find the auctions by searching “jrworldmx” at eBay.com. 

The AMA organized this eBay auction, which began Dec. 4, to help cover the expenses of the American team that took part in the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Junior Motocross World Championships in Bulgaria this year. After two years of dominance, the U.S. team finished third in 2012 and but plans to regain the title in 2013 in the Czech Republic. 

In accordance with eBay rules and procedures, all items will be auctioned for 10 days or fewer, and the highest bidder wins. Don’t miss your chance to lay claim to your share of rare memorabilia today by searching eBay with the term “jrworldmx.”

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

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SKILSAW-Inspired Custom Chopper by Paul Jr. Designs Goes Up for Auction!

SKIL Tools Auctions Their PJD Chopper to Benefit Veterans

MT. PROSPECT, IL – August 27, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of “The Saw That Built America,” the Worm Drive SKILSAW, SKIL Tools is auctioning off a custom daily rider chopper that was built to commemorate the milestone. The power tools company partnered with Paul Teutul Jr. and his crew at Paul Jr. Designs to design the chopper along with a second custom show chopper that was unveiled in Las Vegas earlier this year. Thousands of fans viewed the choppers as they toured the western part of the country stopping at over 60 events and most recently were on display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.

The 10-day auction of the daily rider SKILSAW-inspired chopper will take place beginning September 4 through September 14, 2012, when the chopper will be sold through eBay Motors. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to The Home Depot Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that every veteran has a safe place to call home.

Enthusiasts can bid and receive bid updates at www.SkilsawChopperAuction.com beginning now through the end of the auction. Find additional information on SKIL, the MAG-75 Worm Drive SKILSAW and images of both choppers at www.skiltools.com or by becoming a fan of SKIL on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SKIL. Bidding for this one-of-a-kind, custom chopper begins at $25,000.

About SKIL Power Tools
SKIL Power Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Mount Prospect, Ill, is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories serving the consumer do-it-yourself and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the worm drive SKILSAW, SKIL now delivers a complete line of power tools designed and engineered to help DIYers achieve home project success, while providing professionals durable, cost-conscious tools for the jobsite. For more information about SKIL Power Tools including information on where to buy the products above, visit www.skil.com or call toll-free 877-SKIL-999.

About Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in North America, was formed in January 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American power tool, accessory and lawn and garden divisions into one organization.  As a manufacturing pioneer with more than a century’s worth of experience, the Bosch name has become synonymous with engineering excellence. With 18,000 employees worldwide and 3,500 in North America, the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, accessories, laser and optical leveling and range finding tools, and garden and watering equipment.

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Manheim’s Simulcast Celebrates a Decade of Innovation and Business Success

Product line continues to transform automotive remarketing industry by expanding dealers’ virtual reach anytime and anywhere

ATLANTA, GA – July 9, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Manheim is officially recognizing the ten-year anniversary of its popular Simulcast product line. Simulcast revolutionized the remarketing industry when it became the first product of its kind to give dealers the freedom to virtually attend live auctions across the United States. Since Simulcast’s release, Manheim has continued to evolve the product, adding new features and capabilities in response to market demands and customer needs.

“First, we’d like to thank all of our customers who use Manheim Simulcast and who have made it an industry-leading product for so many years,” said Joe George, senior vice president of product development, Manheim. “Our customers’ needs inspire our technological innovations and drive us to continually develop solutions like Simulcast that make it easier and easier for them to do business.”

Since its inception in 2002, Simulcast has steadily reshaped the automotive remarketing industry.  In 2003, one year after its launch, Simulcast accounted for less than 1 percent of Manheim’s sales. Today, it accounts for roughly 16 percent. On average, about 13,000 dealerships attend Simulcast sales every week. Within the past twelve months, around 36 percent of all Manheim buyers – or 48 percent of buyers who purchased 10 or more vehicles – have used Simulcast. Over the same period of time, Simulcast was used by 40 percent of all dealer sellers and 76 percent of dealer sellers who sold 10 or more cars. Additionally, nearly all commercial sellers use Simulcast. To date, some 4 million cars have been sold through Simulcast, with a total sales price of nearly $60 billion.

Manheim’s Simulcast represents a classic American business success story where savvy business leaders identified a gap in the marketplace and filled it. Before Simulcast, dealers seeking inventory had to physically travel to auction locations, often in different parts of the country. These travels incurred expenses and at the same time pulled dealers away from day-to-day operations at their dealerships. Simulcast used state-of-the-art technology to solve both problems.

Simulcast also transformed the marketplace by expanding it from a local to a national level by leveraging the supply and demand of vehicles nationally. In addition, Simulcast brought more buyers to the lanes. Soon dealers began to see the many benefits of attending live auctions virtually, and Simulcast has forever changed the way they conduct business, making the product a win for Manheim and the remarketing industry.

Continuing the tradition of innovation, Manheim has recently launched Simulcast Everywhere, the latest addition to the Simulcast product line. Introduced to the industry in February of this year, Simulcast Everywhere enables dealers to sell vehicles directly from their lots, eliminating the need to physically transport vehicles to an auction location for sale. This means that the sellers, buyers and vehicles can be anywhere, and the sale is entirely virtual. Simulcast Everywhere is just another example of Manheim’s long history of developing products that help customers buy, sell and manage their inventory anytime, anywhere and in any way they choose.

To commemorate Simulcast’s tenth anniversary and to celebrate Manheim’s commitment to serving dealers in the U.S. and around the world, Manheim is giving away a classic American muscle car from General Motors. One lucky dealer who purchases a car through Simulcast during the month of July will win a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the same model as the first vehicle ever sold on Simulcast. Additionally, one random Simulcast user will win an iPad each week in July.

For the latest news and information about the automotive remarketing industry, follow Manheim on Twitter at @Manheim_US or “Like” Manheim’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Manheim.

About Manheim (www.manheim.com)

Manheim is the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Through its 113 worldwide wholesale operating locations and digital services, Manheim influences every stage of a used vehicle’s life cycle, helping commercial sellers and automobile dealers maximize the full value of their vehicles. Drawing from its auction transaction volume, Manheim Consulting publishes the annual Used Car Market Report, the definitive source of data for the used car industry. Manheim Consulting offers a wide range of services including custom analytics, business optimization and macro economic analysis.

Manheim is the online vehicle remarketing leader, connecting buyers and sellers to the world’s largest, most comprehensive wholesale marketplace through its extensive in-lane and digital offerings. Manheim.com receives nearly 900,000 visits each week.

Additionally, Manheim offers services including reconditioning, certification, inspections, dealer financing, title management and marshaling, among others. Through its wide array of services and technologies, industry publications, customer support and educational offerings, Manheim gives its customers maximum control over how they buy and sell vehicles, helping them to conduct business in the most efficient way possible. Worldwide, the company handles nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions worth more than $50 billion in value.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company.

For further information: Lois Rossi – 678-645-2028

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Manheim Unveils Solar Installations at Two Auction Locations to Generate Renewable Energy

Solar Installations Part of National Cox Conserves Program

ATLANTA, GA – June 19, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  Manheim announced today the completion of photovoltaic solar installations at two of its auto auctions, Manheim Baltimore-Washington and Manheim Nashville to produce clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.

“Manheim is committed to supporting conservation initiatives at all of our locations,” said David Munnikhuysen, Manheim’s vice president of operational analytics. “Improving and sustaining the environment ensures that we are good stewards for our communities and our business.”

The Manheim Baltimore-Washington installation produces nearly 170kW of clean energy, and the Manheim Nashville project generates 200kW of renewable energy. Combined, the two installations generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 41 average-sized homes and prevent more than 285 tons of carbon from entering the environment. These installations join completed solar projects at Manheim Georgia, Manheim New Jersey, Manheim Phoenix and Manheim Portland.

Across Manheim, many locations have completed energy conservation projects with their lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as participate in the water conservation initiatives. Through its two Water Conservation Centers, Manheim saves 10 million gallon of water each year.

Manheim also switched from solvent to water-based paint at 16 locations, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent at each of the participating locations. Manheim’s paint mix management process has also reduced 36 tons of carbon.

Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises and participates in Cox Conserves, the company’s national sustainability program.

“Manheim plays an important role in our Cox Conserves program,” said Keith Mask, Cox Enterprises’ assistant vice president of energy and engineering. “Cox Conserves was created five years ago, and since that time, Manheim has really led the way for our company with water conservation. They are also identifying opportunities, such as this solar installation, to reduce carbon. These projects provide cleaner air for our communities and help preserve valuable natural resources.”

Across the nation, Cox is producing more than 5,000 kW of clean energy through its solar and fuel cell projects. Combined, these renewable energy projects are preventing more than 17,600 tons of carbon from entering the environment.

About Cox Conserves

Launched in 2007, Cox Conserves seeks to reduce Cox Enterprises’ energy consumption by embracing renewable forms of energy, conserving natural resources and inspiring eco-friendly behavior. The program engages each of the company’s major subsidiaries (Cox Communications, Manheim, AutoTrader.com and Cox Media Group) and encourages Cox Enterprises’ 50,000 employees and their families to engage in eco-friendly practices. For more information, visit CoxConserves.com.

About Manheim (www.manheim.com)

Manheim is the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Through its 113 worldwide wholesale operating locations and digital services, Manheim influences every stage of a used vehicle’s life cycle, helping commercial sellers and automobile dealers maximize the full value of their vehicles. Drawing from its auction transaction volume, Manheim Consulting publishes the annual Used Car Market Report, the definitive source of data for the used car industry. Manheim Consulting offers a wide range of services including custom analytics, business optimization and macro economic analysis.

Manheim is the online vehicle remarketing leader, connecting buyers and sellers to the world’s largest, most comprehensive wholesale marketplace through its extensive in-lane and digital offerings. Manheim.com receives nearly 900,000 visits each week.

Additionally, Manheim offers services including reconditioning, certification, inspections, dealer financing, title management and marshaling, among others. Through its wide array of services and technologies, industry publications, customer support and educational offerings, Manheim gives its customers maximum control over how they buy and sell vehicles, helping them to conduct business in the most efficient way possible. In 2011, Manheim handled nearly 8 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions worth more than $50 billion in value.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company.

SOURCE: Manheim

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Auction

Seized & Forfeited General Property Program

RIVERSIDE, CA – May 3, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – VSE Corporation and Rick Levin & Associates, Inc. will conduct an auction of seized and forfeited property on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Other agencies that are participating include: U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Internal Revenue Service, and Secret Service.  Proceeds from the auction are returned to these agencies through the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund for the continuation of their enforcement efforts.

The auction will take place at 9AM on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the VSE Warehouse, at 6711 Sycamore Canyon Blvd., Riverside, CA 92507.

Several High End Vehicles will be auctioned. The public can preview the following vehicles at Yuciapa Towing (22101 Alessandro Boulevard, Moreno Valley, CA 92553) on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 10AM – 1PM:

• 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago,
  
• 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom,
  
• 2010 Maserati Quattroporte,
  
• 2009 Ferrari F430,
  
• 2008 Mercedes Benz S550,
  
• 2007 BMW 650iC,
  
• 2007 BMW M6

A 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will also be in the auction, and can be previewed at American Towing (140 Reed Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911) on Monday, May 14 from 1PM – 4PM.

Other vehicles, vessels and aircraft in the auction:

• 2001 Yamaha Waverunner XL800,
• 2002 Polaris Waverunner Jetskis
• 1980 Glasstron Vessel
• 1980 Piper PA-32-300 Saratoga

And wide variety of other merchandise will be auctioned, including:

• Sculptures by Sergio Bustamante
• Go-Karts and Off-Road Motorcycles
• Designer Watches and Jewelry
• iPads, Video Games, Laptops, and Other Electronics

Registration begins at 8AM day of sale and from 9AM – 4PM on Monday, May 14 at the VSE Warehouse, Riverside, CA. There are no property previews on sale day and no property removal on day of sale.

For detailed information on specific merchandise to be auctioned, please visit the Treasury website at: www.treas.gov/auctions/treasury/gp

More information can also be found at www.ricklevin.com or by calling VSE Corporation Inc. at 888-534-2828

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Rick Levin https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=73111

SOURCE: Rick Levin & Associates, Inc.

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Win a Trip to the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas from Direct Lift!

MADISON, IN – April 31, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Direct Lift, the official lift of the Barrett-Jackson Auctions, is giving away a trip for two to the Las Vegas auction in September!

One lucky winner and a guest will be flown to Las Vegas to attend the Barrett-Jackson Auction Sept. 20-22, 2012. The prize includes air fare, hotel accommodations, tickets to Barrett-Jackson, and spending money.

Barrett-Jackson produces “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™,” automotive and luxury lifestyle events centered on the auction sales of an amazing array of high-end and collector vehicles. There are four Barrett-Jackson auctions every year. The Las Vegas event wraps up the 2012 season.

“We’re offering fans an incredible experience to take part in all the excitement of a Barrett-Jackson Auction firsthand,” explains David Fischmer, Direct Lift marketing communications manager. “For diehard car lovers, this is a dream come true.”

Enter at www.facebook.com/DirectLift. The contest is open to U.S. residents over the age of 18. Full details and contest rules are available through the Direct Lift Facebook page. The sweepstakes ends Aug. 15, 2012.

About Direct Lift

Direct Lift is America’s leading hobbyist lift brand. The company offers a variety of competitively priced car, truck and motorcycle lifts for the home enthusiast, hobbyist, restoration facility or professional mechanic.

Direct Lift is a Vehicle Service Group (VSG) brand. VSG comprises eight major vehicle lifting and collision repair brands and has operations and ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities worldwide. VSG is part of the Engineered Systems segment of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), a multi-billion dollar, global producer of innovative equipment, specialty systems and value-added services.

For more information about Direct Lift, visit www.directlift.com or call (866) 347-5438. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com.

SOURCE: Direct Lift

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Oldest-Known U.S.-Made Motorcycle Heads to Auction Block

FREDERICK, MD – April 13, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – After hanging on a dentist’s wall for 30 years and then being stowed in a garage and then a basement, a 1903 Indian motorcycle will have a new owner. On Saturday, April 21 at the Frederick County Fairgrounds bidders from around the world will compete to own a piece of two-wheeled history from Charlie Alder, Jr.’s estate.

“This motorcycle predates the Harley – the bike most Americans associate with homegrown motorcycles,” explained Steve Rinker, who runs Buck’s Indian, an Indian motorcycle restoration firm in Romney, WV. Rinker added, “The handful of 1902 Indian models that were built were deconstructed, their parts used to build the 1.75-horsepower 1903 models. And as far as we know, this is the only unrestored 1903 still in existence.”

“What makes this bike particularly intriguing is that it’s never been restored. Except for a few nuts and bolts used for early repairs, this bike is all original,” added Josh Ruby, the auctioneer entrusted with selling the motorcycle for the Alder estate. “And I do mean ‘bike.’ This is one of the most primitive motorized vehicles you’ll ever see – a real peek into what innovation looked like over a hundred years ago.”

The motorcycle has already travelled more miles in 2012 than it has cumulatively in the last 90 years – albeit in the back of a van. “It was a hit at Daytona [Bike Week],” said Rinker, who has been storing the bike at his private museum of antique motorcycles until it makes its trip to the auction in Western Maryland.

Multiple pre-1930 Indian and Harley Davidson motorcycles – and even a side car – will accompany the 1903 model on the auction block. While those models have some limited sale comparables, Ruby admits he doesn’t know what to expect as far as number of bidders or sale price for the 1903. “This motorcycle hasn’t been sold since the 1950′s. The last time it changed hands outside of the family was during a barter for $50 of construction work by Charlie’s dad – before the bike was considered to have collectable value. So, it will be exciting for all of us, as those bids come in.”

The auction will also include 1940′s automobiles, World War II memorabilia, and antique railroad items – over 900 lots of collectible antiques in all. Online bidding is available via http://www.proxibid.com. Print-resolution pictures of the 1903 Indian and other bikes, as well as a scan of a 1903 Indian motorcycle owner’s manual, are available upon request. Josh Ruby is available for interview at (301) 748-2924 or josh@wolfeauctions.com, and Steve Rinker is available for interview at (304) 822-7581 or rinkerindian@frontiernet.net.  Descriptions of each motorcycle are available at http://www.wolfeauctions.com.

SOURCE: Josh Ruby

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MIC “Give to Ride” Auction Tops $50,000 for the Right Rider Access Fund

Manufacturers, Distributors and Star Riders Rally for Land Access

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – February 18, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Several key land use initiatives will benefit from $52,100 donated to the Right Rider Access Fund (RRAF) today, following the first-ever Give to Ride Breakfast and Auction. Generous donations that included gear, parts, memorabilia, riding experiences and even a motorcycle, from a number of MIC members, generated this valuable funding for the RRAF, whose charitable mission is to promote the safe and responsible use of off-highway vehicles and to preserve their access to appropriate lands.

A dozen racing stars also lent their support to the RRAF by appearing at the breakfast, held this morning in conjunction with the 2012 Dealer Expo at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Motocross and off-road legends Malcolm Smith, Fred Hoess, Mark Blackwell, Scot Harden, Jonah Street, Andy Jefferson and Chuck Sun were there to answer questions and sign autographs. The world of ATV racing was well represented by star riders Bill Ballance and Mike Penland. Dirt track icon Chris Carr not only appeared but also donated a two-day American Supercamp. Road racers Kevin Schwantz and Don Emde were special guests, too.

“Everyone on the Right Rider Board is so grateful to all the companies and individuals who attended and donated items to the Give to Ride Auction,” said RRAF President Tim Buche. “We appreciate the generosity of everyone who participated, and while fundraising was certainly an important aspect of this morning’s event, it was not the primary objective. Our true goal was to rally the motorcycling community for a fun morning together and to challenge everyone to give to ride.”

The RRAF Board and the MIC wish to extend their sincerest gratitude to everyone who attended the Give to Ride Auction, along with the racers and MIC members who helped make this special event possible:

• MIC member Tom White for his donation of a 1968 Yamaha DT-1 and for handling emcee honors with MIC Board Director and RRAF Trustee Eric Anderson
• National Powersport Auctions for donating the auctioneering and related support
• Racing legends Kevin Schwantz, Malcolm Smith, Scot Harden, Bill Ballance, Mike Penland, Chuck Sun, Jonah Street, Andy Jefferson, Fred Hoess, Mark Blackwell, Chris Carr and Don Emde
• All the manufacturers for donations of autographed jerseys, number plates and other memorabilia
• Yamaha Motor Corp., USA for a Raines’ Riding University experience
• American Suzuki Motor Corp. for a two-day Schwantz School
• Team Honda for autographed number plates and side panels and a detailed scale model of the famous Honda Cub
• Bull Run Guest Ranch and Russ Ehnes for a two four-day Montana adventures for two, with lodging, food and an $800 airline voucher
• BMW Motorrad USA for a two-day California Superbike School on a BMW S1000RR, a BMW All-Weather Atlantis 4 Touring Jacket and two sets of high-end gloves
• Tucker Rocky for two sets of four Malcolm Smith posters and a Grateful Dead River Road premium leather jacket
• Chris Carr for a two-day American Supercamp
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway for two terrace-level tickets with lodging and parking at the Indy MotoGP in August
• Scot Harden for some of his personal, autographed logo gear from the 2005 Dakar Rally
• Jonah Street for his spare Klim Powercross GORE-TEX jacket from the 2012 Dakar Rally
• Kali for two helmets
• Chuck Sun for a personal set of JT Racing riding gear
• Malcolm Smith for an Arai helmet signed by numerous champions at a past Breakfast of Champions event
• HJC for autographed helmets from Ben Spies and Kyle Chisholm
• Hatfield-McCoy Trails for two Hatfield-McCoy Trail passes with lodging
• GoPro and Polk for two HD helmet cams
• Helmet House and Shoei for five Shoei X-12 helmets
• Yoshimura for racing gear and an exhaust system
• Yuasa for a battery, battery charger and logo gear
• Mark Blackwell for a pair of brand-new 1970s Scott plastic motocross boots
• Cycle News for 50 limited-edition, commemorative “Motocross Cat” T-shirts
• Ignition3’s Dick Lague for two ISDE DVD packs
• Source Interlink Media Motorsports for two family four-packs to the Geico EnduroCross in Las Vegas
• Avon for a set of tires
• Advanstar Communications for their hospitality, donation of services and promotional support
• MIC BankCard Program for processing any credit card charges and absorbing all processing fees
• All the companies that purchased tables at the Give to Ride Auction: Motorcycle Aftermarket Group (MAG), Dominion Powersports, Motorcycle & Powersports News, LeoVince USA, Saddlemen, Don Emde, Inc,, Cycle World magazine, GE Capital and Tucker Rocky Distributing

Because the RRAF will administer all funds raised at the Give to Ride Auction as well as all future donations, donors can rest assured that 100 percent of their contributions will support land access initiatives. The MIC and RRAF Board also encourage everyone to give of their time to maintain trails and to pursue new trail opportunities. For more information on the RRAF or to make donations, visit www.riderfund.org

The Right Rider Access Fund is a charitable, community benefit organization created in 2011 to directly support off-highway vehicle enthusiasts by supplementing the work of the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, as well as through other means. The fund’s charitable mission is to promote the safe and responsible use of off-highway vehicles and to preserve their access to appropriate lands. RRAF develops its own initiatives and provides grants to others, such as NOHVCC. Visit the RRAF at www.riderfund.org

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and accessories, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at www.mic.org.

 

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