Spring 2015
Matt Walksler with his 1916 Ice Racer on Lake Michigan - Moma Tried motorcycle show Ice Racing
Next Meeting
is our
Spring Meeting
Saturday May 2nd
Kenosha, WI
Please see flyer in this Newsletter
2015 Events
Thursday Night Bike Night H-D Museum - Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Every Thursday from the middle of May through September.
Quaker Steak & Lube New Berlin, Wisconsin.
Every Wednesday from the middle of May through September.
Cruisin’ the Grove - Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
Every 2nd and 4th Monday in June, July & August.
World of Wheels - Wisconsin Exposition Center - State Fair Park - West Allis, Wisconsin.
Badger Heritage Chapter Antique & Vintage Motorcycle Display - 2/20/15 to 2/22/15.
Mama Tried Motorcycle Show - Saturday 2/21/15 at 408 West Florida Street, Milwaukee.
SPRING MEETING - Badger Heritage Chapter - Saturday May 2nd - Ken and Rhonda’s
BREWTOWN RUMBLE Vintage Motorcycle Show - May 17th, 2015 – Milwaukee, WI
> Presented by the Badger Heritage Chapter <
Dairyland Classic AMA Races May 29th 2015 Plymouth, WI
The Emma Davidson Country Canter – May 30th 2015 Old Falls Village
KnuckleShuffle - June 6th 2015 Yuba, WI
June 7th Elkhorn ½ Mile Vintage Flat Track Races – Elkhorn, WI
(Harley KR’s, Triumph Bonnevilles, and more…)
SUMMER PICNIC Badger Heritage Chapter – June 20th 2015 - Caledonia, WI
Badger Heritage Vintage Field Games – July 11, 2015 at the H-D Museum - Milwaukee, WI
AMCA Wauseon National Meet - July 17, 18, 19, 2015 - Wauseon, OH
Badger Derby NATIONAL ROAD RUN – August 27th, 28th, 29th 2015 - Elkhart Lake, WI
>Presented by the Badger Heritage Chapter <
Dairyland VINTAGE AMA Races August 29th 2015 Oshkosh Speedzone – Oshkosh, WI
Davenport Fall International Meet - Davenport, Iowa - 9/3/15 to 9/5/15.
RIDE and FLY - Brodhead, WI - Brodhead Airport - 9/12/15 to 9/13/15.
FALL MEETING Badger Heritage Chapter – Saturday Sept. 12th Brodhead, WI
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
By Ron Brefka
March 2015
Badgers,
I’m happy to say that there are, as of this writing, some really outstanding antique motorcycle events scheduled for this
year. From the Brewtown Rumble vintage motorcycle show in May to our Badger Derby National Road Run in August
and then slowing into fall with our unique Ride & Fly, we will enjoy some great chapter events this year.
Kicking off the season is our chapter Spring Meeting at Ken’s British Classics in Kenosha on Saturday May 2nd. Ken and
Rhonda will be our hosts and are two of the best folks you’ll ever meet. See the meeting flyer in this newsletter.
On May 17th the inaugural Brewtown Rumble Vintage Motorcycle Show will feature a vintage/retro show with twelve
trophy classes, live music, a pin-up girl contest, along with motorcycle vendors and exhibitors. The show is a
collaboration between MilVinMoto (Milwaukee Vintage Motorcyclists), the Badger Heritage chapter and others. The
planning committee is proud that all proceeds will be donated to the BUILD Moto mentor program for high school kids.
Not only will the BUILD kids be there with their bikes, the kids are also making the Trophies. As vice-chairman of the
Rumble, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention what a great job all the members of the planning committee are doing
organizing this show – and, along with FREE Admission, we welcome all makes and models of motorcycles.
On June 7th our chapter will sponsor the Classic Flat Track Series vintage motorcycle races at the historic Walworth
County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn Wisconsin on the ONLY crushed limestone track in the State of Wisconsin. Want to see a
750cc Harley & Triumph & BSA WITH NO BRAKES battle it out at speed going through corners sideways? THIS IS THE
RACE!! 9am-3pm
If you haven’t already heard, this year our chapter will host our first ever AMCA National Road Run. Held from August
27th to the 29th, the road run will celebrate the history of the Badger Derby Endurance Run and feature great scenic
rides, cool antique motorcycle events, a great banquet, music, and a few cool surprises. Don’t miss this opportunity to
enjoy a National Road Run right in your own backyard. Consider it a comfortable three day antique-motorcycle vacation.
A holiday where you can see old bikes, ride old bikes and talk old bikes in great settings with fellow antique motorcycle
enthusiasts from across the country. Knowing the Badger members, this will be a memorable event filled with laughter
and good fun.
We then look forward to the fall riding season and our first ever Ride & Fly and Fall Meeting. What is a Badger Heritage
chapter Ride & Fly you ask? It is a very unique antique motorcycle and antique airplane event hosted by Dave Zigmont.
We will be riding our antique bikes to an antique airplane Fly-In. We’ll be welcomed by the Wisconsin chapter of the EAA
(Experimental Aircraft Association) and have the exciting chance to ride in vintage flying machines. Enjoy the picnic
atmosphere of a rural airport, a great dinner, antique motorcars, a local Brewery Tour, and our Fall Meeting.
Of course we will also have the usual chapter events like the Wild Ones Weekend at the HD Museum and all the AMCA
Meets as well. Come on out, have fun and always …
Ride Free!
Ron
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Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
August 27-29, 2015
Registration Form
Rider Name________________________________________________________ Date of Birth________________
Passenger Name____________________________________________________ Date of Birth________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________________________State______________Zip______________
Phone_______________________________________Email___________________________________________
AMCA Member No.____________________________________________________________________________
Year/Model/make of bike_______________________________________________________________________
Distance Ridden __________________ Hauled____________________
Rider
$135.00 registration fee includes: Banquet Dinner, Luncheon & Presentation at HD Museum,
HD Museum ticket, T‐Shirt and more. ................................. $135.00 $_______
Archives Special Tour ‐ Harley Davidson Museum ……….…………….................................................$10.00 $_______
Rider T‐Shirt (Included): S___M___L___XL___XXL___XXXL___ (PLEASE MARK SIZE)
Passenger
$85.00 registration fee includes: Banquet Dinner, Luncheon & Presentation at HD Museum,
HD Museum ticket ………..………..…............................................$85.00 $_______
Passenger T‐ Shirt: S___M___L___XL___XXL___XXXL___ (Please Mark Size)................................$10.00 $_______
Archives Special Tour ‐ Harley Davidson Museum ……….……………..................................................$10.00 $_______
Additional / Guests
$10.00 Extra T Shirts: S___M___L___XL___XXL___XXXL___(Please Mark Size).................$10.00 x_____ $_______
$47.00 Each Additional (Guest) Banquet Dinner ticket ..................................................... $47.00 x_____ $_______
Total Amount Enclosed……….…………………....…….$_______
DEADLINE to REGISTER: June 1st, 2015
All Riders and passengers must register.
Proof of liability insurance required for all drivers.
If you have any questions, please refer to our Chapter web site: www.badgerheritage.com or contact:
Ron Brefka: (414) 702‐6777 [email protected]
Ellen Feyereisen: (920) 994‐8182 [email protected]
Please return this form and payment to:
Badger Heritage Chapter ‐ AMCA
c/o Chris Bilda, Treasurer
P.O. Box 53
Waterford, WI 53185
You will receive a confirmation via email upon receipt of registration payment.
Badgers,
Thanks for the words of encouragement regarding my recent surgery.
The gift of the H.D. activity book by Jean Davidson has kept me busy....it's almost
completed....it's been a l-o-n-g recovery. :-)
Sandy Klopfenstein
Badger Heritage Chapter
Minutes: Winter Dinner – January 24th, 2015
President AL Feyereisen called the meeting to order:
Presidents Welcome
Thanks to Dan Riedel for planning the Winter Dinner.
Treasurers Report – Christopher Bilda:
Chapter treasury 2014 ending balance: $1792 and change.
Ended the year with an $8 loss compared to last year. The National AMCA will pay for tax prep.
2014 Badger Derby Historic Ride was $20 under budget.
Secretary Report – Ron Brefka: Over 130 Members!
Officer Elections
Secretary / Editor – Ron Brefka
Treasurer – Christopher Bilda
VP – Jon Oeflein
Pres. – Dan Krause
Thank You – Badger Derby Historic Ride
AL & Jon thanked Ron Brefka for his hard work as Chairman of the 2014 Badger Derby Historic Ride.
Presentation – Brewtown Rumble Vintage Motorcycle Show
Chairman Kevin Frank presented a review of the Brewtown Rumble Vintage Motorcycle Show May 17.
All proceeds of the show will go to charity.
Volunteers needed to help at the show on May17th. A letter will go out in March asking for volunteers.
Sponsor 2015 Classic Flat Track Races in Elkhorn, WI
Ron Brefka made a motion to sponsor the 2015 Races at Elkhorn for $250.
Christopher Bilda seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Chapter will sponsor the 2015 Races.
Ride & Fly and Fall Meeting
Ron Brefka presented the Ride & Fly hosted by Dave Zigmont. After Davenport, we will ride to a
vintage airplane Fly-In at Brodhead Airport. Camping available, Dinner, Brewery Tour and Fall Meeting.
Ron Presented the Ride&Fly event flyer.
Next Meeting – May 2nd at Ken and Rhonda’s in Kenosha at Noon. The Spring Meeting flyer was presented at
This time.
Submitted by your Chapter Secretary: Ron Brefka