Remember back six months ago when Haiti had that terrible earthquake?  Total devastation across the country side.  The dust had barley settled when we had former President Bill Clinton asking for our financial help. 

In the next few days he was everywhere, along with George W. Bush, reminding people that even though times are tough you needed to dig deep and help others.  He went on to explain that we all needed to cut back on our daily spending, and make the sacrifice to help those that need it more.

Now, flash forward to this week.  The setting is New York state, in a hamlet, about 90 minutes from the Big Apple.  This time Bill is pretty quite because he is about to spend $5 MILLION dollars to get his daughter married off.  That’s right… $5 MILLION bucks.

So…the next time slick willy jumps up on TV, biting his lower lip, pleading with YOU to sacrifice…..ask him how many could have been helped with a chunk of the $5 MILLION he spent on Chelsea.

I feel better now……lets check the Two Wheel Update….

JUL31: 6TH ANNUAL OZ FEST Newberry Shrine Club,
803-364-4367 to pre-reg Details TBA  

August 7, 2010 – Burn Rubber Classic
Giving back to the men and women that provide your freedoms. Poker run, concert, and classic car contest. Managed by Moore and Brown Marketing Consultants located in upstate South Carolina working in conjunction with US Congressman Bob Inglis, and the VA homeless voucher program HUD/VASH. Benefiting organizations that provide help for the homeless Veterans in the Upstate SC and Western NC areas. These are unique events designed with two simple goals: raising funds for the groups that work with the veterans, and create awareness about the problem and the solution. Prizes Food and Drink Raffles Much More
www.forhomelessvets.com

August 14, 2010 – Ride For The Pride Poker Run
This is the first annual poker run to benefit the Boilings Springs High Band trip to National in Indy in November. It will beheld at the Boiling Springs Community Park. Reg. is from 8:30am -10:00am. First bikes out at 10:00am. Ride should be back by 2:00pm. Food, Live music 3-5, awards, 50/50 drawing and auction to be announced right after band has performed.

AUG 14: RIDE & BIKE SHOW FOR THE WRESTLERS, Gaffney SC
1:30pm-10:pm
Cherokee Rec Dept. 570 Twin Lake Rd 29341
$20/pp Incl: T, music by Benji Steagall, “PEOPLES CHOICE”
Best & worst $5.entry
*No coolers or alcohol.
864-490-8840 or gaffneyelite@charter.net

Aug21: Poker Run Benefitting Crime Stoppers of Spartanburg
Registration:  9am – Harley Davidson of Spartanburg.
Last bike out – noon. 
Last bike in:  4pm – Chiefs, Wings, & Firewater – Spartanburg
$25 per hand – $15 each additional hand – $10 each riders only
MUSIC  -  GAMES  -  PRIZES  -  &  -  MORE

AUG 28: 12TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF WHITTEN CENTER RUN. Spartanburg, SC.
Starts at Budweiser of Spartanburg, Exit 17 off I-26
Registration begins at 10 AM 
First bike out at 11 AM
Last bike out at 1 PM
First hand cost $20
Best hand wins $400

Worst wins $100

Ends at Friends in Boiling Spring on Hwy. 9

AUG 28: 5TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR HOSPICE Spartanburg Roughnecks MC
Reg 8:30 Starts/Ends @ The Mid-City Shrine Club Hwy 129 (Wellford)
$25/pp Incl: T-shirt, 1 Dr Prize tix, food.
Kickstands up 10am, Grand Marshal David Pearson.
Band: BLIND VISION
Rain Date: 9/4

Sep 10 – Sep12, 2010 – Thunder In The Smokies Motorcycle Rally
Come ride the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. We’re only 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders, Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors, Cold Beer and much more during our three day rally! All bikes and ages welcomed.   www.handlebarcorral.com

OCT 7-9  STATE H.O.G. RALLY  
BARNETT PARK,SPARTANBURG SC. 
SPECIAL GUEST: THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND-FRI OCT 8TH
OTHER BANDS: HELLS BELLS,DEJAVU,SILVER TRAVIS,COCONUT GROVE, AND MANY MORE
 HARLEY OWNERS GROUP ( H.O.G.) A FAMILY ORIENTED GROUP OF RIDERS.
THE HARLEY OWNERS GROUP IS THE LARGEST FACTORY – SPONSORED MOTORCYCLE CLUB IN THE WORLD.
TO ATTEND THE RALLY GO TO : WWW.SCSTATEHOGRALLY.COM AND PRE REGISTER YOU MUST BE A H.O.G. MEMBER TO ATTEND
PRICE IS 25.00 WHICH INCLUDES ALL BANDS. HOST HOTEL IS THE SPARTANBURG MARRIOTT.

October 23 – Easyriders Bike Show & Tour
1st visit to Greenville! 
Carolina First Center