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Motoblot is an annual motorcycle rally held in Chicago, Illinois, for three days and four nights in June. [1] It is the largest vintage motorcycle and scooter rally in the United States. [2] One of the co-producers of the festival was Riot Fest founder Sean McKeough. [3]
Marketing brochure for Soldier Field, published circa 1952 Duane Carter at Soldier Field in the 1940s Cover artwork for 1947 program. Motorsport at Soldier Field began at the stadium's opening event on September 5, 1924, an athletics meet for the Chicago Police Benevolent Association which featured motoball (motorcycle polo) as an event.
The events were held between March 4 (the date of Chicago's incorporation) and October 9 (the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire) Amongst the events Soldier Field held in celebration of the Jubilee were boxing matches. [1] Only 12,000 attended the 1937 Easter sunrise service at Soldier Field due to cold weather.
The film is based on photojournalist Danny Lyon's 1968 book of the same name, featuring photos and interviews with members of the Chicago O 'Bikeriders' maneuvers through 60's Chicago motorcycle ...
MEDINA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Indian Motorcycle, the original American motorcycle company, today announced its participation at the International Motorcycle Show in Chicago taking place ...
Other drivers include "Chicago Gang" midget car racing drivers Emil Andres and Jimmy Snyder (who won the pole position for the 1939 Indianapolis 500). Chicago-born Billy Arnold won the 1930 Indy 500. Another driver from Illinois was Shorty Cantlon, who was killed during the 1947 Indianapolis 500 in his 11th appearance in that race.
The Outlaws Motorcycle Club, incorporated as the American Outlaws Association or its acronym, A.O.A., is an international outlaw motorcycle club. Founded in McCook, Illinois in 1935, the Outlaws MC is the oldest outlaw biker club in the world. [ 3 ]
In addition to SCCA events, the track also hosted USAC auto racing, AMA motorcycle racing, and kart racing during its life. The only events that proved marginally successful in making profit were rental events which were able to attract a modest attendance of spectators. The track never was able to garner enough cash to support the facility. [1]