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Riders Association at Laguna Seca

womanridge

New member
Save $$$ - preregister by August 7th.

Dear BMW Rider,

Instead of our usual rally this year we are joining in the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the BMW Company. There are multiple events and venues starting with the Legends of the Autobahn on August 19th and carrying through with the BMW RA's hosting of activities from August 25th and ending August 28th at Laguna Seca:

BMW Car and Bike Demo Fleet
N8 Kern and his HP Display
Peter Nettesheim's world class collection of Historic BMW bikes and vehicles
Q&A sessions with experts from BMW Headquarters in Munich
Fred Jakobs, BMW AG Chief Archivist
Thomas Tischler, Head of Service, BMW Group Classic
Georg Blumoser, Head of Parts Sales, BMW Group Classic
Custom & Racing Bikes
GS Giants on the Land Rover Off Road Track
and much more

Your invitation to join us is enclosed.

Visit the RA event webpage to find everything you need to know about this once in a lifetime opportunity, which besides all the pleasures of connecting with fellow riders, includes the BMW car & bike fleets and much, much else besides. All riders on all marques are very welcome!

Register at RA Registration Webpage.http://bmwra.org/ra-national-rally-registration Preregistration ends on August 7th so register now to get the best rate.

CAMPING IS VERY LIMITED - REGISTER SOON TO GET A SPACE

Interested in volunteering at the event? Just email me personally at BMWRAPrez@gmail.org
George Nyktas, President, BMW Riders Association International

See you in Monterey!
 
Correction to my email address

My email address is BMWRAPrez@gmail.com. It is listed in the post as gmail.org by mistake.

Please contact me with your questions.

George Nyktas
President
BMW Riders Association, Inc.

MOA #105217
 
Thanks for catching that George. And this just in. Mail-in Pre-reg has been extended to 8/14 and online (digital) pre-reg extended to 8/21 at bmwra.org
 
There is lots going on at Laguna Seca - don't miss it!

• BMW Car & Demo Fleet
• Peter Nettesheim’s World Class Collection of Historic Bikes & Vehicles
• Fred Jakobs – BMW AG Chief Archivist
• N8 Kern & his BMW R nineT race bike & HP Display
• Custom & Racing bikes
• Adventure Riding Activities on the Land Rover Off Road Track
• Tent Camping at the Grand Prix Campgrounds adjacent to the track (sites are limited to register for one soon)
• RV Camping at the Chaparral Campgrounds adjacent to the track (sites are limited to register for one soon)
• Motorcycle Accessory Vendors
• Seminars:
o Nate Kern – Don’t Judge a book by its Valve Cover
o Peter Nettesheim – Personal demonstrations of his extraordinary collection – he will start and run each one
o Fred Jakobs – Two unique presentations from the Chief Archivist of BMW Classic Brand Management
o Darryl Richman – moderator for what will be a fascinating discussion between Peter and Fred – Collecting Motorcycles –
from a Company’s and a Private View
o Scottie Sharpe – Vintage Bike Restoration
o Wayne Chen – Radar & Laser detection operation and demonstration with Radar & Laser Guns you get to operate
o Richard Battles – RKA Motorcycle Luggage – Communication Devices, tying radar detectors, GPS and other stuff together
o Dave Rankine – Motorcycling from South Korea to Europe
o Ian Schmiesser – History of Adventure Riding
o Ted Porter – Beemer Shop - what you need to know from a master
• And more……

August 25th through August 27th.

Information and registration link: https://bmwridersassociation.leadpages.co/bmw100th/#

George Nyktas
President
BMW Riders Association

MOA #105217
 
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