Hogknookers - Full Throttle News

This time of year it is hard to be at work. The weather is just too nice to be sitting here instead of being out riding. This past weekend was incredible and it showed with the attendance at Faunsdale, Milledgeville, Knighthawk, and the Hotlanta Dyno Drags. Cartersville H-D maintained the crown by taking the majority of the classes. All the watering holes we visited, like Tom's Place and Mulligans, had good crowds hanging out enjoying the fall weather. On Sunday we tipped our hats to the AHDRA Southwinds Race Team at Reids Deli in Mableton, GA with a bike show and party. Eddie Lee and the team have a shot to take the championship this coming weekend in Rockingham. Good Luck!!! Things are still rocking at Cocktail Cove on Tuesday nights. We are back at The Alley in Woodstock on Wednesday nights and Tom's Place on Thursdays. This week on Tuesday at Jekyll and Hyde's in Newnan and on Wednesday at Fat Cats in Austell there is a special concert event with David Allan Coe and JB Walker and the Cheap Whiskey Band. These will be great warm up events for those heading to Biketoberfest and if you aren't going a chance to see the main acts from the World Famous Iron Horse Saloon. Also note, if you are going to Daytona. read the attached press release that mentions a couple of FL law changes that you should be aware of. There's plenty of action across the Southlands' this weekend. In Anniston, AL there is the EMS USO Care Package Ride. In Centre, AL Biker Shack 411 is having a swap meet. Ritchie TN Honda has their open house in Athens, TN with TWO ATV's to be given away. Killer Creek H-D has their Big Tent Sidewalk Sale and Renegade Classic's in Richmond Hills, GA is celebrating their first anniversary. Speaking of Anniversary's; we have a few more details to share with you about Southland's Full Throttle Magazine's 7th ANNIVERSARY PARTY!!! We are proud to announce that the location will again be at Fat Cats in Austell, GA. After checking a couple of other venues, it is their 14,000 sq ft club and always biker friendly attitude that makes Fat Cats the best location for a party of this size. Kick-off Party is Saturday night Dec 6th and the main event is Sunday Dec 7th. As always we have THOUSANDS of dollars in giveaways, our coveted limited edition t-shirts and this year a shot to win a H-D 105th Anniversary Super Glide from Lawbike.com. Sponsors already on board are Steve Murrin "The Biker Lawyers", Killer Creek H-D, XTreme Rider, Las Margaritas, The Bikers Edge, Lawbike.com and Harley-Davidson of Atlanta. Check out these events and even more in our online Cruisin' Calendar listing. Calendar BTW, if you have considered advertising your business or event with Southlands Full Throttle Magazine there is no better time than right now to get on board. Call our office today (770-943-4175) for our "Holiday Gift to You" ad campaign. We have managed to avoid price increases for about four years but it is inevitable that 2009 will mean higher rates. Beat those rates now by taking advantage of this offer. Oct. 9-11 Adel, GA. South Georgia Bikerz Rally. Adel, GA. Free primitive camping, vendors, biker games, poker run, puddin wrasslin, bands etc. No four wheelers, no hookups. Weekend pass $35. Early entry Wed/Thur. $10 per day. Must be 18. Call 229-251-0674 or visit www.southgeorgiabikerz.com. Oct.10-12 Buchana,GA. Blut Stamme M.C. 3rd Annual Biker Bash for our IRAQ Veterans. Live music, food, beer, motorcycle games, wet t-shirt contest, tattoo's, tent camping, best camp iste award, best in show, an rat. trophies awarded Sat. night. Gates open Fri. at 9am. Vendors welcome. Call Jay "Crash" Bradley 770-856-9962 or visit www.blutstammemc.com/brotherhood.html Oct. 10-12,Huntsville, AL Alabama Bikers for Babies Huntsville, AL Start at Rocket Harley-Davidson 10/10/08 at 4PM Michele Smith and Dee Snider to appear For more info visit www.bikersforbabiesal.org. Oct. 10-11 Lexington, TN. Beech Lake Bike Fest. Shake the Lake all weekend. Children 12 and under free. All proceeds to benefit the Carl Perkins Center for Child Abuse. Visit www.beechlakebikefest.com or call 731-307-9100. Oct. 10-11 Newnan, GA. Great South Harley-Davidson's Great Fall Sidewalk Sale. Find spectacular saving up to 60% off on MotorClothes! Parts! Accessories! And more! On Saturday, enjoy live music by Southern Pride! And, free food from 12-3pm. Call 678-228-8213 or visit greatsouthhd.com! Located on Highway 16 in Newnan, our service drop off starts at 7:30am. We’re open Mondays too! Oct. 10 South Pittsburg, TN. 1st Annual Pumpkin Bash at the Martin Farm Stage. Fri. Cody McCarver and T. Graham Brown. Sat. Shane Worley and John Anderson. Gospel all day Sunday. $30 for 3 days of music. $40 for 3 days of music and camping. Call Mr. Log Homes 423-837-5974 or 423-837-5522 Oct. 11 Anniston, AL. 2nd Annual Anniston EMS USO Care Package Ride. Dice run, free lunch, and door prizes. Register 8:30am. at AEMS Station 5, 5102 McClellan Blvd (Across from Lenlock Walmart). LBO 10am $25 per bike/$10 passenger. Bring last years T-shirt get this years free. Call Scott Bayliss 256-357-2042 or email sbayliss@annistonems.com. Alcohol free event. Benefits Christmas Care Packages for our soldiers. Oct. 11 Arab, AL. Big D’s Cycles & Accessories Customer Appreciation Day & Swap Meet. Live music, free food, vendors, etc. 35% off leather and 15% off boots. Call 256-586-2278. Oct. 11 Athens, TN. Ritchie Tennessee Honda Open House. From 8am-3pm. (2) ATV'S to be Given Away. Must be present to win. Free Hot Dogs and refreshments 11am-2pm. 1109 Congress Parkway. Call 423-745-0133 or 1-888-430-0574 or visit www.ritchiepowersports.com Oct. 11 Atlanta, GA. George Umbower Benefit Poker Run. George (The Dragon) owner of Elektrik Dragon Tattoo Shop had a Massive Stroke Aug 23rd. Register 9:30-11am at Ideal, 1953 Lakewood Ave. $30 Bikes/$10 passenger includes breakfast. Prizes 1st, 2nd 3rd & worst hand. Departs at 11. Auction, Live Music 5:30 till? Call 404/966-1045 or e-mail georgesbenefit@yahoo.com. Oct. 11 Bayou George, FL. The Thunder Angels of Panama City, FL. 4th Annual Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Poker Run. Benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Register 9am at Club Flashbacks, Hwy 231 & Penny Road. FBO 9am/LBO 10:30am/LBI 3pm. Drawing at 3:30pm. Food, Prizes, Music and 50/50. Visit www.bay.k12.fl.us Oct. 11 Canton, GA. Meals On Two Wheels. Charity Fundraiser Ride For Cherokee County Senior Services Meals On Wheels Program. Ride To Begin/End At Hooters Of Canton. Registe 10-11am. Ride departs 11:30am. $20 Bike/$5 Passenger. Live Music, Antique Bike Show and more. Call Nora Fett 770-479-6852. Oct. 11-13 Centerville, TN. Grinders Switch Music Jam. Bike Event and Dirt Drags. Oct 11 Cleveland, GA. Autum Fireworks Ride for Charity. Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. $20 per rider. FBO of Serendipity Nudist resort at 11am. Visit www.serendipity-park.com. Come gassed up and ready to ride. Oct. 11 Crestview, FL. American Legion 40/8 Poker Run. For "Nurses Training" For Northwest FL State College. Register 9am at American Legion Post 75, 898 E. James Lee Blvd. Breakfast served at 8:30am for $3. $10 per person. FBO 10:30am. Ends at American Legion Post 221, 444 John Sims Pkwy in Niceville, FL. LBI 2:30pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and worst hand. Live music and free BBQ Lunch. Call POC Ben Meredith 850-678-7636. Oct. 11 Dickson, TN. 5th Annual 100 Mile Ride On The Natchez Trace. For details call 615-446-0701 or visit www.friendsofcarenet.net. Oct. 11, Fayetteville, GA The Joseph Sams School's "Ridin' for a Reason" Serving Children with Special Needs Poker Run. 73 mile rural route through Fayette, Coweta and Meriwether Counties. 9:30am check-in and registration at Big Daddy's Cycle World in Fayetteville. FBO 10:30 am. Stops at Redneck Gourmet (Senoia), Great South Harley Davidson (S. Newnan), and Big Red Oak Plantation (Gay). Ride ends at Wings and Things in Fayetteville with live music, final card draw, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and live auction. $30 rider/$10 passenger. Rider package includes: T-shirt, raffle ticket, poker hand, lunch and a great ride. Download a registration form on-line at www.josephsamsschool.org, or call Ashley at 770-461-5894. Oct. 11 Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Children’s Miracle Network Benefit Poker Run. Register 10am at Wal-Mart on Battlefield Parkway. Call Jeff Finley 706-861-4698. Oct. 11 Fort Walton Beach, FL., 1st annual Ride for Military Widows Poker Run. Proceeds benefit residents of the Air Force Enlisted Village, A charity that provides a home for surviving spouses of military members. Free breakfast for the first 300 people* Free Tshirt for first 100 registrants. www.afenlistedwidows.org or 1-800-258-1413 Oct. 11 Ila, GA. Dakota Cash Hot Rods & Biker Benefit. Benefits 8 yr old with leukemia. From 5-9pm at Mystic Cafe. Car and bike show. Call 706-789-3989. Oct. 11 McDonough, GA. Benefit Ride for Jessica. $20 bike/$10 passenger. Ride starts/ends at Motorheads. Registration 11am. Departs 1pm. Benefits mother of three with terminal cancer. Proceeds will help build room on parents home to help take care of Jessica and her children. Call Lulu 678-413-2058 Oct. 11 Newnan, GA Lisa's Ride 4th Annual Ride to Raise Awareness and Advocacy for Suicide Prevention. Register 10am at Great South H-D. Ride departs 12 noon and ends 1pm at JJ Bajas Oyster Bar & Seafood House in Newnan. $25rider/$10passenger. Lifekeeper "Faces of Suicide" quilts will be displayed. Call Diane Petro 404-819-7370. Oct. 11, Panama City, FL The Thunder Angels of Panama City Florida 4th Annual Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Poker Run. Proceeds benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Registration starts at 9:00 AM at Club Flashbacks, Hwy 231 and Penny Road. First bike out 9:00 AM, Last bike out 10:30 AM, Last bike in at Club Flashbacks at 3:00 PM. For more information contact: Barbara (850) 271-2778 or email: Ncas7@aol.com. Website: www.thunder-angels.org. Oct. 11 Rockford, AL. Concert at Indian Hills Motorcycle Resort. Bobby & Renee Luster will perform from 8-12pm. Book cabin ahead. $40 a night. Cars and trucks allowed with membership. Call 256-377-1225. Oct. 11 Roswell, GA. Annual Ladies of Harley Chili Cook-Off. From 12-4pm at Killer Creek H-D. We'll battle for the title of Best Chili. Awards given for Best Chili and Best Booth Decoration. Admission $5 to sample and judge all the chili entries, while supplies last. Live music from Don Law. Sidewalk Sale 10am-4pm. Located at 11480 Alpharetta Hwy. Visit killercreekharley.com or call 770-777-1000. Oct. 11 Varnell, GA. ABATE of GA. D1-W ‘Ride Like a Pro’ Study Group. Course designed for law enforcement in Florida to enhance skills in handling and maneuvering. The study is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Begins at 11am. Please register to avoid crowding. This function is being hosted to help insure the safety of all bike riders. Call Frank Chaney at 706-847-7638. Oct. 12 Centre, AL. 1st Annual Biker Shack 411 Swap Meet. Food, entertainment and lots of venders. $10 per person admission. Call 256-475-3384 Oct. 12, Hampton GA, 17th Annual March of Dimes Bikers for Babies 10am–6pm Atlanta Motor Speedway $40 minimum donation for entry Oct. 12 Huntsville, AL. Diana Hicks-Sharp Benefit Dice Run. FBO 11am from Eagle Riders Aerie #3263, 2500 10th Street. LBI 3pm. $10 per card. Food, cash bar, etc. Call Ike 256-555-5555. Oct. 12 Richmond Hills, GA. Renegade Classic’s 1st Anniversary Party. From 12 noon to 4pm. Meet the Renegade Girls! Live music, free food and prizes. Pin striping by "Wild Bill" Ward. Located at 60 Longwood Drive. Call 912-756-6841. N E W S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2008 Biketoberfest® 2008 Fast Facts Daytona Beach, Fla. – Biketoberfest® is growing up fast! Established in 1993 with a goal of attracting visitors to the Daytona Beach area during the fall value season, Biketoberfest® has quickly grown into one of America’s most recognized motorcycle festivals. This year the popular autumn festival – which features motorcycle events throughout the region, including popular street festivals, charity rides, concerts, expos and other motorcycle-related activities -- celebrates its “Sweet 16.” Below are some news-worthy concepts in covering the October 16-19, 2008 event: Projected Economic Impact With an annual attendance of approximately 125,000-175,000, Biketoberfest® 2008 will pump an estimated $214 million of economic impact into Volusia County. The once local event now has countywide and regional impact. Value Pricing Value-seeking visitors will find budget-friendly pricing during Biketoberfest®. With more than 12,000 rooms in the Daytona Beach area – starting at $99, and many with no minimums – there is truly something for everyone's budget and style. The CVB’s official website, Biketoberfest.org, offers a convenient way to book. It posts current hotel availability lists to save guests from calling around, and it contains live links to available hotels’ booking engines, making for true one-stop service. Biketoberfest® visitors will find plenty of great, low-cost entertainment this year. Most biker establishments have no cover charge, and most area attractions, parks and museums are available at a minimal charge. New Laws in Effect A new Florida law (CS/HB 137) that took effect October 1 requires motorcycles and mopeds to keep both wheels on the ground at all times, requires that license plates be mounted horizontally, and provides additional penalties and fines for certain offenses. For more information visit www.myfloridahouse.gov. Safety Campaign With tens of thousands of bikers expected to roar into town for Biketoberfest® this month, the local Biketoberfest® Safety Task Force is launching a public information campaign to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and locals alike. The messages will be “Look twice, save a life” and “None for the road.” Thirty-four billboards with the slogans already have been placed throughout Volusia County. Local firefighters and police officers will place 2,000 temporary signs along roadways before the bikers arrive. For more information contact Pat Kuehn, Volusia County Community Information, (386) 748-3989 or pkuehn@co.volusia.fl.us Free Bike Parking Three of the area’s biggest event venues -- Main Street, Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, and Daytona International Speedway -- are offering free Biketoberfest(R) parking this year. In addition, the Speedway is offering free infield admission during its Fall Cycle Scene motorcycle races. Also at the Speedway, the official attraction of NASCAR, The Daytona 500 Experience, will go by the name of D5X as it celebrates with food, beverages, daily entertainment and free admission Oct. 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on Biketoberfest®, visit www.biketoberfest.org or call the Biketoberfest® hotline at 1-866-296-8970. For year-round information on what the Daytona Beach area has to offer motorcycle enthusiasts, visit the sister website of Biketoberfest.org -- www.bikerbeach.com. -30- MEDIA CONTACT: Tangela Boyd Sr. Media Relations Manager Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 126 East Orange Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 USA Direct Line: (386) 255-0415 / 1-800-544-0415 ext. 125 Fax: (386) 255-5478 Visitor Information Phone: 1-800-854-1234 Visitor Information Web site: http://www.daytonabeach.com Travel Industry/Media Web site: http://www.daytonabeachcvb.org