From a press release:

2004 MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION AND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

SHOWCASE LEGENDS AND STARS OCTOBER 8-9, 2004

PICKERINGTON, OHIO – The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the place where American motorcycle heritage and legends come to life, will again host the industry’s brightest stars and rarest classics on October 8 – 9, 2004 during the annual Hall of Fame Weekend. This signature event combines the prestigious 2004 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction, which honors motorcycling’s favorite personalities and pioneers, with the 3rd Annual Concours d’Elegance, an exclusive showcase of over 100 of the country’s finest, privately-owned classic motorcycles. All events are open to the public, including “An Evening of Stars and Legends,” a gala Museum fundraiser reception, scheduled for Friday, October 8. Actor and motorcycle enthusiast Perry King will return to serve as Master of Ceremonies for the weekend.

“Whether you are passionate about motorcycling history, design, technology, racing or culture, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts in a great setting, this is the one weekend no one should miss,” said Mark Mederski, Executive Director of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. “We invite motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere to come honor the men and women who played such a significant role in shaping our industry and whose stories serve as inspiration for the next generation of riders.”

As announced in May, the 2004 Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees include several of America’s most successful and best-known motorcycle racing stars, including AMA Superbike champion and Suzuki factory star Wes Cooley, AMA Motocross and Supercross champ Jeff Emig, road racing legend and European World Superbike Championship originator Steve McLaughlin and dirt track ace Steve Morehead. Individuals who helped paved the way for today’s diverse motorcycling culture, such as Linda Dugeau, pioneer and founder of the oldest motorcycling organization for women in North America and Dal Smilie, passionate national advocate for motorcyclist rights, will also be inducted.

All weekend events take place at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, located on the 23-acre campus of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), just outside of Columbus, Ohio.

Weekend Event Highlights

“An Evening of Stars and Legends,” welcomes and celebrates both past and current Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductees at a gala evening reception, held Friday, October 8 from 6 pm to 9 pm within the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. The evening features refreshments, entertainment, special raffle prizes, and much more, with all proceeds helping the Museum achieve its mission of preservation. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $50.

The 3rd Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Concours d’Elegance, the largest by-invitation-only motorcycle Concours in the country, takes place Saturday, October 9, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This amazing showcase of the nation’s rarest and finest 1975 and earlier motorcycles, including American, European, British and Japanese marques. Quality of restoration, correctness and preservation again are the key criteria for each entry, and bikes will be judged by category experts, such as noted Triumph historian and author Lindsay Brooke and noted American motorcycle experts Tony Watson and Rocky Halter. Participation is by invitation only, and owners interested in submitting an application for consideration are invited to contact the Museum.

A 2004 Hall of Fame Inductee autograph session is scheduled for 11 am to Noon. Meet this year’s inductees, bring your own items to autograph or support the Museum with a purchase of the 2004 event poster, featuring the Hall of Fame Class of 2004.

Over 25 vendors will be set up on the Museum grounds on Saturday from 8:30 am to dusk, offering early holiday gift shopping opportunities galore. From vintage memorabilia, clothing and gear to art, books and models, visitors will find moto-themed items for every interest. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

The Museum’s award-winning exhibit “Heroes of Harley-Davidson, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance,” and the new “BSA’s Greatest Daytona,” exhibit, are open from 9 am to 5 pm, as well as the Museum gift shop.

The 2004 Hall of Fame Induction reception, dinner and ceremony takes place Saturday, October 9, with a cocktail reception starting at 5:30 pm. Following the 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm buffet dinner, the Induction ceremony begins at 8:00 pm. Last year’s Hall of Fame induction event sold out, with over 500 guests attending. Early reservations are recommended. Admission to the event, including dinner, is $25.00 per person for open seating. Reserved tables accommodating groups of 10 are available for $300.00.

For the very latest updates on the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction and Concours weekend, visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org frequently.

About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily; and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult admission is $10 per person; Seniors $8.00; Students ages 12 – 17, $3; Children ages 11 and under are admitted free; AMA members $5. Members of national motorcycle organizations are eligible for a $1 discount off regular admission. A $25 family rate and group rates are also available. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.