The Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally at Iowa Speedway Announces Official Schedule of Events
Jul 10, 2012
The Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally at Iowa Speedway Announces Official Schedule of Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Newton, IA – July 10, 2012 – The official schedule, announced by the Iowa Speedway, for the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally July 25 - 28 contains national level acts, celebrities and events on par with major motorcycle rallies from around the country. Iowa has a large motorcycle riding population, and is a known thoroughfare for riders heading to rallies. This summer, however, bikers will be making a stop in Newton, Iowa, at Exit 168 off Interstate 80, to attend the inaugural event.
Rally highlights include:
Wednesday, July 25th kicks off with the Rusty Wallace Ride benefiting the NASCAR Foundation and Iowa Speedway Foundation. This charity ride will head to PB Choppers in Moravia, IA, for a BBQ and live music entertainment. Later on, it’s classic rock night at the rally with Head East and Black Oak Arkansas.
Thursday, July 26th the John Lehman Tribute Ride honoring the late, famous trike builder, will carve through the Iowa countryside ending as part of a cruise-in parade of bikes into Newton Town Square for a pig roast hosted by the town. Hairball, the spectacular tribute to 80’s rock, will deliver a pyrotechnics filled concert experience at the Speedway later that night.
Friday, July 27th a military tribute takes place at the traveling Wall that Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC, with a presentation of the Rolling Thunder XXV Tribute Bikes built by world renowned bike builders. A ride commemorating this event led by legendary bike builder Dave Perewitz heads to the National Motorcycle Museum. The Iowa Grand Bike Show features all makes, models and years featuring great trophies sponsored by Jostens. Organized by Rick “Dakota” Kempf of Motorcycle Cowboys, this event is ‘tough as nails judging,’ so motorcyclists should be ready to have their bikes scrutinized by celebrity judges. Later on the alternative rock group Rev Theory meets country legend Joe Diffie, as both artists will rock the Iowa Grand with their musical genres.
Saturday, July 28th is a celebrity-filled day featuring ‘meet and greets’ with Katey Sagal and Charlie Hunnam of FX Network’s Sons of Anarchy, and Danielle from American Pickers on History Channel. The official Iowa Grand Tattoo Competition will be co-hosted by Danielle and administered by Ink Addiction of Des Moines, featuring star tattoo artists. The Iowa Grand Vintage Bike show sponsored by the National Motorcycle Museum and organized by Motorcycle Cowboys will be an epic event attracting enthusiasts of vintage rides from around Iowa and surrounding states. Eddie Money and Blue Oyster Cult storm the main stage for a night of classic rock, while The Miss Iowa Grand competition - sponsored by PB Chopps and Rods – will feature girls from around the region who will be competing for a $1,000 cash prize.
Live music, Wednesday through Saturday, will feature superstars from the legendary motorcycle rallies throughout the country, like Jasmine Cain, Ryan Rolando, and Farrell Webber. Hosted by Jay Allen, creator of the World’s Biggest Biker Bar, The Broken Spoke Saloon, with locations at all the major rallies, and founder of Jay Allen’s Road Show, the entertainment will be non-stop as Allen presents unique motorcycle events and entertainment which are hallmarks of his personal brand.
Allen’s show includes the ‘must-see’ Baker Smoke Down Showdown, where participants go head to head in stationary drag style competition; S&S Cycles Loud Pipes contest; Roller Derby Girls; Motorcycle Cowboys’ Rodeo and Mini Bike Races; the stunt riders Squid Wheelies; Wall of Death thrill show; Mark Reid, world famous body painter; and a full-size mechanical bull.
The Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally is also giving away a motorcycle by event sponsor Big Barn Harley-Davidson. Raffle tickets for a brand new 2012 Harley-Davidson 72 Sportster are being sold for $5 or three chances for $10 with proceeds benefiting the Iowa Speedway Foundation, In Country Vets MC, and the Freedom Flight of Jasper Country. Other raffles will be available as well during the rally.
Additional information and ticket information is available at www.iowagrandrally.com and www.facebook.com/iowagrandmotorcyclerally, or by calling 1-800-787-8946. Early bird pricing: $75 for 4-day pass includes free tent camping (offer ends July 24th). Self-contained RV camping is an additional $50. Day passes are also available.
About Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally
This first year event, hosted at Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA, and emceed by legendary motorcyclist Jay Allen, promises to be one of the best rallies in the Midwest this summer. With headliner concert acts, including: Blue Oyster Cult, Joe Diffie, Hairball, Head East, and Rev Theory, plus ‘A-list’ Hollywood actors Katey Sagal and Charlie Hunnam on the schedule, attendees can fully expect to be rocking the entire time of the event, which spans July 25-28. For the latest information and full schedule of events, visit www.iowagrandrally.com, or call 1-866-RUSTY-GO.
About Jay Allen Productions:
Jay Allen is the creator of the World’s Biggest Biker Bar: The Broken Spoke Saloon and the Campground at Sturgis County Line. Jay is also emcee and a consultant for The Lone Star Rally, in Galveston, TX, emcee for Ohio Bike Week and Arizona Bike Week. A Land Speed Record holder on the Bonneville Salt Flats, Jay is an avid collector of motorcycles and has appeared on countless television programs, documentaries and DVDs about the motorcycle culture. He is the founder of Jay Allen Productions, a rally production company that includes multi-media film projects and Jay Allen’s Road Show, a traveling interactive motorcycle rally show. An innovator in the motorcycle industry, he is sponsored by S&S Cycle, Baker Drivetrain and ONEsource Nutrition. www.officialjayallen.com
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