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***jurassic*** · 10-03-2009, 11:06 AM

well the cannonball is officially full ,and no more entrants are being accepted.i apologize for those that are hearing about this too late ,but we can only handle about 50 bikes ,and thats how many we got.,some classes have a few more than others ,and a few entrants were added at the end ,but 50 is a nice round number ,and it looks like everybody whos anybody is on board.so now the hard work begins.entrants need to get signed up on this forum ,asap.

***cory*** · 10-03-2009, 11:54 AM

That's great to hear! Man, this is going to be quite the show! 2 Thumbs Up

Buzz Kanter · 10-03-2009, 01:20 PM

(10-03-2009 11:06 AM)jurassic Wrote: well the cannonball is officially full ,and no more entrants are being accepted.i apologize for those that are hearing about this too late ,but we can only handle about 50 bikes ,and thats how many we got.,some classes have a few more than others ,and a few entrants were added at the end ,but 50 is a nice round number ,and it looks like everybody whos anybody is on board.so now the hard work begins.entrants need to get signed up on this forum ,asap.

Congrats on accomplishing such an impressive line up so quickly.

Now let the whining, pleading and politicing begin! Rocket Whore

SteveBarber · 10-13-2009, 07:43 PM

I'm really disappointed to hear that the run is full. I really want to participate and just got myself a 1915 HD twin yesterday for the run. I was not aware there was a rider limit and just found out that this run was taking place. I am 29 years old and have never ridden anything older that a 36 knucklehead. This run is my dream come true. I really don't want to be left out of this event. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. To those who are organizing the run, please let me be a part of this event. If you can include me or if someone drops out please let me know.

Sincerely,

Steve Barber
http://www.The74Shop.com

FatDog Racing · 10-13-2009, 09:48 PM

Hell Lonnie , I say show us a picture of the '15 and if it is even close to being a bike... he's in! Welcome

SteveBarber · 10-13-2009, 10:43 PM

(10-13-2009 09:48 PM)FatDog Racing Wrote: Hell Lonnie , I say show us a picture of the '15 and if it is even close to being a bike... he's in!

Hey FatDog! Thanks for the support. Here's what I got to ride. It's no Panhead but she'll do me just fine. I didn't want to sign up until I knew I had the bike. Took this pic yesterday. I only got this to ride the Cannonball. I'm really hoping I can still join in on the fun.

***cory*** · 10-13-2009, 11:00 PM

Nice ride Steve! Whaddya mean you only got it for the Cannonball? Big Grin

I hope you choose to enjoy it either way. Those early H-D's are the bees knees........ 2 Thumbs Up

SteveBarber · 10-13-2009, 11:17 PM

(10-13-2009 11:00 PM)cory Wrote: Nice ride Steve! Whaddya mean you only got it for the Cannonball? I hope you choose to enjoy it either way. Those early H-D's are the bees knees........

Hi Cory,

I'm sure it's a great ride. I just have no knowledge of bikes of this era and have never ridden one. I'm sure this will open a new door of antique motorcycling for me. I'm a Panhead guy so this is a whole new world. I've done over 500 miles on my 48EL in a day but this is totally different. I'm planning on doing some 300+ miles runs with the bike over the winter to get prepared - if I'm allowed in the event. I'll just have to wait and see. I've been wanting to do something like this ever since my Mom & Frank Westfall rode a '28 Henderson in the Great Race in 1998. I've been jealous ever since. This is my chance to wash away all that jealousy and hopefully beat Frank, too.

***cory*** · 10-13-2009, 11:29 PM

Your enthusiasm is inspiring Steve! I'm rootin' for ya. Hopefully something can be worked out.

AlanTravis · 10-14-2009, 12:47 AM

Hi SteveBarber,

It is nice to see your "real" bike and a 1915 Harley Davidson is like using a 1936 Ford for the GREAT RACE. Both these vehicles are plentiful and the combined knowledge, parts and expertise is at maximum. When I first learned about the Great Race in 1984 I went crazy with excitement. I joined rally clubs, antique car clubs and purchased all the info I could. I did the race a dozen times(1910 Knox and 1916 Mitchell) and finished in the top 3 almost every time. I prepared 3 sets of early J Harleys for an "around the world race" that the GREAT RACE was thinking about doing. It never came to fruition so I have never enjoyed an "Epic Antique Motorcycle Adventure"
You remind me of myself and you are the same age that I was when I first caught this wonderful illness of "antique mechanical dreams"
I am just one of the lucky competitors and have nothing to do with the promotion of this event,but if you are lucky enough to get in, I am sure you have LOTS in common with this group.
and I look forward to getting to know you.