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Over on triumphrat.net in General then in rides and events there is a link to the Registration form for this years event at Mid-Ohio just don't know how to get it over here. So help. 
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Try this: Vintage Motorcycle Days This year Triumph is the featured marque. Registration Form
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If you have never visited this event? You are missing a very good event!! We were there last year. And I've been there nearly every year since I don't know when! The swap meet area alone requires 1 full day to just browse!! If you stop for 5 minutes at all the swap sites? You'll not see them all!! And it grows every year!! Then the races!!! OMG!! It's a rare treat to see some of the bikes there doing what they do best!! It is truely breath takeing to see '50s and '60's era bikes kicking ****** and takeing names!! And there is always the guy with the problem bike. He get's lapped 100 times! But he finishes. I love that guy most of all! Now you add in the Free ride events. Triumph was a big one last year, but not the only one! And if you could see the roads they git to ride! Twistys and up and down!! Those that made the Ohio Rally 2 years ago? Just like that! Suggestion if you do a Demo ride? Drop back if you can. Then give it heck to catch up!!  All in all? There's to much there to do it in one weekend! You need several years to really enjoy it!! 
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I hear they are featuring the new Triumph this year.
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Anybody from here going to this? Nancy and I are thinking about it but it's not 100% definite that we are going.
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Jaymo and I are threatening on going this year as well. Sounds like a blast and only about 4 hours away for us. 
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That's what I was thinking as well since it's about the same distance for me too. Plus I'd like to get some test rides in with Nancy on the back.
Have you guys looked into any motels yet?
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I'll be there for sure. I've also been asked to work the Triumph booth (a customer relations move no doubt,) and will probably do so. Heck, I can bull$hit about motorcycles all day & night long! 
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Mid ohio's web site and all the forum talk is just full of information except one thing. Where is this event located???????
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Well I sent in my form to Triumph and plan on being there on Saturday at least.
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You can always stay here Wojo. Mansfield is only 45 minutes away from us. I am sure Jeff will want to go we went last year. 
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Hey WOJO and Pat(Dingua) I've got my tickets and plan on leaving Indy early Friday. I will be camping there. It's a 4 hour drive for me too. I will be looking for you two, and Jaymo and meeting John's wife. Curious to see who would put up with you. 
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Well it looks like we are going to this. Nancy said we need to get away for a weekend and I reminder her of Mid-Ohio and she said, "good idea". I'll be sending in my fax for the tickets today, the last day of registration too.
I'll be looking for you Steve. I know we'll be there on the Saturday for sure but not sure if we'll be there for Friday.
Who else is going? Pat, you and Jaymo still thinking of going? How about you Nancy? You and Jeff going to be there? I know Stern12 can't be there on Saturday but would be nice to see Chris again.
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Noy for sure yet but you and Nancy are more than welcome to stay here. Save some money on a hotel. 
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Hey Wojo, You have time, If you are camping you have till the 23rd of July to get your request in. I will be leaving Indy early Friday,its a 4 hour drive by Mapquest standards. Taking a vacation day, I hope to be there by noon. I havent camped in years, I hope my back can take it. Look forward to seeing you and hope Pat can make it too.
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hey wojo.. i am going to get us registered also to day ... me and vicki.. our planing on being there..let hope it works out..  Ed 
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Pardon me for not "attacking" all the info available on this gathering but maybe you all could help me out. All the talk about registration and tickets has me a little confused. Is it possible to just show up at this, buy a ticket and enjoy the show. I'd like to go but with obligations and other things I have going I won't know if I'll be able to make it or not until probably a few days before. Just don't see any reason for all the pre-planning stuff when it's 50/50 at best whether or not I am going to make it.
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Steve,
Yeah you can just "show up" what we are talking about is registering for the official Triumph dinner, brain washing and circle....um hug?
Either way it's a good time from what I hear.
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Noy for sure yet but you and Nancy are more than welcome to stay here. Save some money on a hotel.
Thanks Nancy but I think since this is our big "vacation" possibly for the year we're going to try and find a place.
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Well make sure you get ahold of us so we can meet up with you. I sure would like to see you again and maybe meet some more of the BA family. 
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Oh yeah, wouldn't have it any other way.
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Triumph is the 'Marque of the Year' at the AMA VMD event. We're building a museum quality display/exhibit at the mid-Ohio Sports Car Course telling the story of the Triumph success, rebirth and renewed success of the last 50 years. And I'm doing it with a maximum number of 30 of the very most iconic motorcycles of our history. The exhibit will be completely enclosed in a 40x100 tent complete with floor, lighting and a staff of 4. Full security at night. Insurance policy to cover the bikes, event, public etc.... More details at: http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/usa/9564.aspx
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Triumph is the 'Marque of the Year' at the AMA VMD event.
We're building a museum quality display/exhibit at the mid-Ohio Sports Car Course telling the story of the Triumph success, rebirth and renewed success of the last 50 years. And I'm doing it with a maximum number of 30 of the very most iconic motorcycles of our history.
The exhibit will be completely enclosed in a 40x100 tent complete with floor, lighting and a staff of 4. Full security at night. Insurance policy to cover the bikes, event, public etc....
More details at: http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/usa/9564.aspx
Ahem, please replace any reference to "we" with "they" as in Triumph USA.
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Hi Steve, I also pr-registered for camping. I understand that you can get day passes for the track. Those are available at the gate. Hope to see you there. Should be a 4 hour drive for you too.  Steve A.
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Found a place with some rooms still available. It's about 20 miles from the rally and the price could be better but at this late in the game I think I have to take what I can get without camping being in the picture.
Best Value Inn 880 Laver Rd. Mansfield, OH. 44905 419-589-2200
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hey wojo.. i am going to get us registered also to day ... me and vicki.. our planing on being there..let hope it works out.. 
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hey bud... as of right now i'll be riding.. and yes please follow or lead you know i don't care...  Ed 
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Has anyone received confirmation of reservations for the RAT party at Mid-Ohio? I faxed in my reservations last Friday but haven't heard back from Triumph.
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no i have not heard anything.. but i did not fax mine till the last day... Ed 
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I haven't heard anything either. If I don't by the end of the week I was going to be contacting them.
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I recieved an email confirmation from RAT and I received my tickets from MidOhioSCC race track by FEDEX. Steve
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Did you call or did you fax in your registration. I'm guessing since I did mine on the last day and that it was faxed to Mid-Ohio race course that they got a lot in on the last day and that they all have to be forwarded to Triumph in Atlanta before things are straightened out. I'll be giving them a week.
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room all booked... same place as WOJO....will be leave some time friday in the AM still looking at what route.. but looks like it will be on the thurway .. ED 
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Just got an e-mail confirming the registration for the RAT party. I am really looking forward to going.
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hey just received confirmation of reservations for the RAT party at Mid-Ohio...in my email 5pm today..and got a print out of triumph itinerary.. for the 3 days .. and so you folks know sat,july 26 at noon is when the ... 2009 New Motorcyle Unveiling on the race track  Ed 
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WOJO, I registered on line with RAT and received a confirmation Email 2 days later. MidOhio sent me an Email the next day. Received the Gen admission tickets and camping by FEDex the next week. Looking forward to seeing you guys again, this will be like a mini-GA Rally! Steve
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I still haven't gotten a confirmation as of yet.
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Here's the itinerary I received from Triumph: Friday, July 25th 7:00am Gates open 7:00am – 8:00pm RAT Parking and Gear Check opens 8:00am Demo Ride sign ups opens 8:00am – 11:00am Sign Up at RAT Parking for Triumph Owners Parade Lap 8:00am – 5:00pm Triumph’s Marque of the Year tent opens 9:00am Demo rides begin 10:00am – 4:00pm Movies playing in RAT Hospitality Tent in the infield 11:15am Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 11:30am Seminar “Nostalgia I: A Vintage Motorcyclist Expounds on Vintagenessâ€: Clem Salvadori in Goodyear Tower 11:30pm – 1:00pm Triumph VIP Demo ride 12:45pm – 1:15pm Triumph Owners Parade Laps on Race Track 1:15pm Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 2:45pm Autograph signing with Grand Marshals Gene Romero and Bill Baird at Motorhead Café 4:15pm Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 6:30pm – 7:30pm Triumph sponsored Track Walk beginning at the Goodyear Tower 8:00pm – 10:00pm Film Premier: “Brittown†presented by Triumph Motorcycles in the Auction Tent
Saturday, July 26th 7:00am Gates open 7:00am – 7:00pm RAT Parking and Gear Check opens 8:00am Demo Ride sign ups opens 8:00am – 5:00pm Triumph’s Marque of the Year tent open 9:00am – 5:00pm Demo Rides begin 10:00am – 4:00pm Movies playing in RAT Hospitality Tent in the infield 11:00pm – 12:30pm Triumph VIP Demo Ride 11:15pm Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 11:30am Seminar “Nostalgia II: How Good Were the Old Days?â€: Clem Salvadori in Goodyear Tower 12:00pm 2009 New Motorcycle Unveiling on Race Track 12:15pm Lap of Honor by Grand Marshals Gene Romero, Bill Baird and Triumph America CEO Mark Kennedy 1:00pm Thruxton Cup Race 1:15pm Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 2:00pm – 4:00pm Triumph sponsored RAT Ride starts at RAT Parking Area 2:30pm Autograph signing with Grand Marshals Gene Romero and Bill Baird at Motorhead Café 3:00pm Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Bike Show awards with Grand Marshals Gene Romero, Bill Baird, and Triumph America CEO Mark Kennedy in the Infield. 4:15pm Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 6:00pm AMA FX Team autograph session at Demo Truck 6:00pm AMA Auction begins in Auction Tent 7:00pm – 9:00pm RAT Dinner Party and Band in RAT Tent in the infield 9:00pm – 9:30pm Fireworks 9:30pm – 11:00pm “Lost Boys†original movie showing in RAT Hospitality Tent in the infield Sunday, July 27th 7:00am Gates open 7:00am – 5:00pm RAT Parking and Gear Check opens 8:00am Demo Ride sign ups opens 8:00am – 5:00pm Triumph’s Marque of the Year tent open 9:00am Demo Rides begin 10:00am – 4:00pm Movies playing in RAT Hospitality Tent in the infield 10:30am – 12:00pm AMA sponsored RAT Ride 11:00pm – 12:30pm Triumph VIP Demo Ride 11:15am Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 12:00pm Lap of Honor by Grand Marshals Gene Romero, Bill Baird and Triumph America CEO Mark Kennedy 12:30pm Autograph signing with Grand Marshals Gene Romero and Bill Baird at Motorhead Café 1:00pm Thruxton Cup Race 1:15pm Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show 2:00pm Seminar “Nostalgia III: Why We Love Our Vintage Machinesâ€: Clem Salvadori in Goodyear Tower 2:45pm Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Bike Show awards with Grand Marshals Gene Romero, Bill Baird and Triumph America CEO Mark Kennedy at Bike Show 3:15pm Kevin Carmichael Stunt Show
I noticed that it looks like the only opportunity for Triumph Owners to take Parade Laps on the Race Track is Friday at 1:15pm, I hope this isn't true. Last year the Hardley guys got to take their laps on Saturday afternoon.
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You guys that are going, I hope you all can take your cameras and a laptop to post pics of the mystery bike as soon as it is revealed.
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