For any of you that are interested, Spangdahlem AB Germany will be holding a Motorcycle rally/ Car show 5-7 August. Here is some info I received on the get together. Lets hope the weather is decent, that's asking for a lot around here.
I hope to see a few of you there.
American culture revolves around its cars and motorcycles. In an attempt to bring a piece of American culture to the men and women of the 52 Fighter Wing, 52 Service Squadron with the Spangdahlem Eifel Riders will host a Motor Weekend to include a car show, stereo sound off and Motorcycle “Can’t Do Sturgis” Rally August 5th through the 7th. There is no rain date!
Friday, 5 August
Camp Grounds, across from the base Bowling Center will be available for visitors to set up camp in between the baseball fields. No bikes or cars on the fields! Parking is allowed in the parking lot. Permanent porta-potties are located near the camping site along the South side of the Bowling Center and marked on the base map. The American Legion in Speicher will also have campsites available for motorcycle riders. For those who aren’t for the outdoor type environment, the Eifel Arms Inn will offer rooms for attendees on a first come, first serve basis.
1600-2000:
Motorcycle Registration at bldg 307 and Bike Parking, Sturgis Style, will be located in the base Bowling Center parking lot. Bowling Center and bldg 307 arking lots will be closed to non-participants. There will be 100 rally packs available for distribution on a first come, first serve basis. Rally packs will be for sale (cash only) and include event sheet, a base map, list of base agencies, rules of Do’s and Don’ts and food coupons.
1700-1900:
Burger Burn located at the base Pavilion and hosted by the Eifel Riders.
1800-2100:
Motorcycle Rodeo, located in the parking lot in front of the base Bowling Center. The rodeo will showcase both cruisers and sport bikes and consist of three riding events.
2100-?:
Evening Entertainment will consist of a live band, energetic DJ and non-bike games at the base pavilions.
Saturday, 6 August
0800-1500:
Vehicle Registration at bldg 307 will be located in the base Bowling Center and Family Support parking lots.
0800-1000:
American Style Breakfast at the Bowling Center. Bowling Center will honor rally coupons.
0800-0900:
Poker Run Registration will be at Event Central where riders get their poker registration card and route map.
0845:
Blessing of the Cars/Bikes will be conducted by the wing chaplain before the riders depart on the poker run.
0900-1400:
Poker Run. This year’s poker run is a ride through Germany and Luxembourg. There will be three stops along this scenic route through Irrel, Trier and Bernkastle where riders will receive their cards. The final card will be dealt back at Event Central where officials will identify the “Best” and “Worst” hands.
1100:
Sound Quality Event. .
1100-1500:
Photo op with A-10 a.k.a. “Hog” and F-16 a.k.a “Falcon”. People will have the rare opportunity to have a photo taken with their ride in front of an attack aircraft. Based on a donation to cover cost of photo.
1600-2000:
Motorcycle Rodeo will consist of three additional riding events designed for both cruisers and sport bikes.
2100-?:
Evening Entertainment will consist of another live band or energetic DJ and more non-bike games at the base pavilions.
Sunday, 7 August
0800-1000:
American Style Breakfast at the Bowling Center. Bowling Center will honor rally coupons.
0900-1200:
Vehicle Registration at bldg 307 will be located in the base Bowling Center and Family Support parking lots.
1000-1700:
Show and Shine. There are three categories for each: Cars – stock, custom, original plus the “Over All” Favorite. Motorcycle - cleanest, most customized, and People’s Choice.
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Competition. This competition is also known as DB Drag.
1200-1700:
Live Band.
1700:
Prize Presentation will be held for all the events. Winners must be present to receive their prizes. One prize per person.
Talked with USAHellas, he had a GREAT time, tho wished his kids would have allowed more time to look at the cars and bikes.... which brings up another point......HOW did you get your Stang onto the base?? finally get it past the Hitler Auto inspector guy?? Or just sneek it on the base without tags??? Now getting word on my bike has been...... interesting......at the best. First time I called, got many run arounds about who to call for more info. Finally got ahold of a company in Washington State (for a bike shipment from germany to texas??!!) anyway, first dingbat I got could tell me almost nothing. Waited about 1 week and called again. This time got a guy that was able to tell me that the boat had sailed on 11 July with my bike on it. Due to arrive at Houston Sunday 7 Aug. Unload this week, then transport to San Antonio......I am guessing sometime in the next 1-2 weeks....course, this could be wishful thinking...... Hope not...LOTS of bikes here, and I turn my head for every one of them! It will be good to be back on the road! 
