2009 LOP Rallye

NTNOA's
25^thAnnual Lake O' the Pines Rallye
October 2, 3, & 4, 2009

Dave Edwards, Editor-in-Chief and VP of Cycle World has agreed to be the Grand Marshal for our 25th Annual Lake O' the Pines Rally. To make this our best rallye ever all previous Grand Marshals were invited to attend at the club's expense. Sam Wheeler, Victor Toogood and Ed Mabry will be there.

The rally draws over 250 people displaying over 100 of the finest vintage British, European and Pacific Rim motorcycles anywhere in the country. Join us at Lake O' the Pines just outside of Jefferson, Texas. Display your bike in the bike show, ride in the Rolling Concours and enjoy a weekend full of great entertainment and fun.

For an overview of the rally click on "Pines Needles and Chrome." Check out last year's Rally.

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Breaking News - It is Confirmed!!!

Sam Wheeler's Norton powered streamliner will be on display.

Sam built his Norton streamliner in 1969 out of an old aircraft fuel drop tank. The streamliner is powered by a single 750cc Commando engine. Sam took his machine to Bonneville in 1970 and set the record at 208mph on regular pump gas. This was the fastest single engine Norton in motorcycling history. The streamliner was recently restored by Keith Martin and mechanics at Big D Cycle. Immediately following the rallye it will be shipped to the British National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, England. This may be your last chance to see it on this side of the Atlantic.

*SPECIAL EVENT*

Rolling Concours
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Aggressive Insurance

This event is open to all street legal motorcycles at least 30-years old. Entrants will be required to complete a 24-mile road course loop to be eligible. A certification stop will be required half way through the ride. A chase vehicle will be available to pick up any non-finishers. Upon return, eligible bikes will be parked in an impound area for judging. No wiping or polishing will be allowed in the impound area. We want to see rare bikes in riding condition, so bugs and dirt from the ride are considered a plus!

First place will include a trophy and a $750.00 cash prize.
Second place = $200
Third place = $50
All riders will receive a participant’s medallion (one per bike)

ROLLING CONCOURS WITH $1,000 IN CASH AWARDS	BIKE SHOW WITH AWARDS/TROPHIES
FANTASTIC SCENIC VIEWS	GREAT RIDES ON TWISTY ROADS
DOOR PRIZES	RALLYE PINS TO FIRST 300
SWAP MEET (bring your own table)	CAMPING (with electrical hook-ups)
RESTROOM FACILITIES	SHOWERS

2009 LOP Rallye Events & Schedule

CAMPING – Friday & Saturday

CATFISH DINNER RIDE

6:00 PM - FRIDAY NIGHT
RIDE CAPTAIN: Dennis Tackett

Swap Meet All Day Saturday
(Bring your own tables)

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

BIKE SHOW
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Registration: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

AWARDS BY POPULAR VOTE

Special Awards For Bikes Ridden to the Rallye!

Tall Tales/Autograph Signing – All Grand Marshals
4:30 PM – 5:30PM

AWARDS CEREMONY AND DOOR PRIZES SATURDAY NIGHT
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Rolling Concours

Sponsored by Aggressive Insurance

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This event is open to all street legal motorcycles at least 30-years old. Entrants will be required to complete a 23-mile road course loop to be eligible. A certification stop will be required half way through the ride. A chase vehicle will be available to pick up any non-finishers. Upon return, eligible bikes will be parked in an impound area for judging. No wiping or polishing will be allowed in the impound area. We want to see rare bikes in riding condition, so bugs and dirt from the ride are considered a plus!

First place will include a trophy and $750.00.

Second place will receive a trophy and $200.00.

Third place will receive a trophy and $50.00.

All riders will receive a participant’s medallion.

Confirm participation during the bike show registration by the lake.

This year's Rallye Raffle Bike is a 1970 Norton Commando. It's street legal and runs great. The bike was purchased from Big D Cycle. David Lyles did a fantastic job polishing the carbs, and engine cases. Dave has a great website at http://seedavidlyles.com. Jason Small, owner of Lonestar Vintage Motorcycle Restoration painted the gas tank and side panels.

LOP raffle bike painted by Jason Small (click on photo to enlarge)

2009 Bike Show Classes

#	CLASS DESCRIPTION	Places
1	NORTON (Pre-Commando)	1
2	NORTON COMMANDO	3
3	TRIUMPH (Pre-Unit)	1
4	TRIUMPH (1963 - 1970)	2
5	TRIUMPH (1971 - 1983)	3
6	TRIUMPH (Modern)	3
7	BSA (1963 & Older)	1
8	BSA (1964 & Newer)	1
9	GERMAN (1969 & Older)	1
10	GERMAN (1970 - 1993)	3
11	GERMAN ( 1994 & Newer)	1
12	ITALIAN ( 1989 & Older)	2
13	ITALIAN ( 1990 & Newer)	2
14	COMPETITION (Ed Mabry Award)	1
15	SINGLES (British & European)	1
16	SIDECAR (British & European)	1
17	OTHER BRITISH & EUROPEAN	1
18	ANTIQUE (1974 & Older)	1
19	PACIFIC RIM	2
20	AMERICAN	1
21	CAFE	1
22	MODIFIED STREET (also Chopper)	2
23	CONCOURS (Jack Wilson Memorial)	1
24	ROLLING CONCOURS	1
	PEOPLES CHOICE	1

	OLDEST RIDER (Jim Flowers Memorial)	1
	YOUNGEST RIDER (Jim Gabrielson Memorial)	1
	LONGEST DISTANCE Ridden to the Rallye (Kevin Edwards Memorial)	1

	ALSO:
	BEST NORTON (Ridden to the Rally)	1
	BEST TRIUMPH (Ridden to the Rally)	1
	BEST ITALIAN (Ridden to the Rally) (Derrel Robertson Memorial)	1
	BEST GERMAN (Ridden to the Rally)	1

This year's Lake O' the Pines t-shirt design.
Designed by Capt. Commando and Rober Opal.

Lake O' the Pines t-shirts will be for sale at our September Club Meeting.

Pre-register for the Lake O' the Pines Rallye by clicking here.

Big Cypress Marina is located on the North side of the Dam, approximately 9 miles N.W. of Jefferson off Hwy. 726

Lake O' the Pines Rally Recaps:
['08 Lake O' the Pines Rally]
['06 Lake O' the Pines Rally]
['05 Lake O' the Pines Rally]
['04 Lake O' the Pines Rally]
['03 Lake O' the Pines Rally]
['02 Lake O' the Pines Rally]
['01 Lake O' the Pines Rally]
['00 Lake O' the Pines Rally]

Maps to Big Cypress Marina

Directions.

Link to Jefferson Texas tourism guide - http://jeffersontx.com/
Link to Big Cypress Marina - http://jeffersontx.com/bigcypressmarina/
Pine Shadows Guest House (on the lake)
The Kennedy Manor B&B in Jefferson

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