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On the Cover:Daytona Bike Week


FEBRUARY 2016 Victory Motorcycles Unveils the Combustion Concept ..........................................8Ray Price Passes Away - AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member & Drag Racer ..10Supercross is Heating Up ...............................................................................................12We're Having a Party by Kathy Tolleson of ROAR ...........................................1475th Annual Daytona Bike Week - One for the Record Books ..............................16Honda's New Motorcycle-Race Car Coming to a Track Near You ......................18Yamaha's Motobot Designed to Surpass Human Skills............................................20The 2016 Motorcycle Drag Racing Season Gets Underway ..................................22Bike Events...................................................................................................................24-27Bike Nights ..................................................................................................................28-29Southern Biker Riders .....................................................................................................30Garza Law Firm, PLLC - Sound Advice from Your Attorney ..................................26

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Hi Folks, As I write this, winter storm Jonas is impacting eight states, setting record snowfall amounts. Mother Nature is showing off her power and fury. Thousands of people are without power and the low temperatures make keeping warm a challenge. Our prayers go out to those negatively impacted by the storm. December had record-setting high temperatures and we joked about how we would pay for that warm weather. Boy, are we ever paying for it now! This makes us appreciate the spring and warm temperatures even

more. Come on, Spring!

We can't wait to go to the Great American Motorcycle Show in Atlanta, January 29-31. Southern Biker Magazine will have a booth there and will be giving away lots of goodies and have contests with chances to win a great prize. Stop by and see us. See the January issue for the ad and a discount coupon. The show will have over 120,000 sq. ft. of vendor booths and new products, accessories, apparel, live music and more. See you there!

Our next big event is the 75th Bike Week in Daytona Beach, March 4-13! We are looking forward to going to the beach and getting some sun on our faces, riding our motorcycles along the beach, meeting new friends and seeing old friends, going to our favorite restaurants and enjoying great food. It will be a great time! The 75th annual is sure to have some amazing and life-changing events that you don't want to miss. See you there, too!

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Victory Motorcycles recently revealed their “Combustion” concept motorcycle fitted with

their new 1200cc production engine. The concept motorcycle is being touted as the future of Indian motorcycles. The engine is a 1200cc liquid-cooled 60-degree V-Twin with four valves per cylinder.

Third generation bike builder Zach Ness, grandson to Arlen Ness, put the final touches on this bike which has received huge waves thus far. The engine is destined to end up in one of Victory’s new models which will be announced later this year. He said his inspiration for the Combustion came from what the world thought of American muscle cars so his design had to have high horse power with low total weight. “I wanted to create a bike that was fast, light and ready to attack the next green light”, said Ness.

Ness teamed up with Michael Song and the Victory Motorcycles’ Industrial Design team to create this masterpiece. The bike just makes a loud statement. A really loud one when Zach cranked it up during a private party at Unions Garage in Brooklyn, New York. “This bike is awesome; loads of power, and an insane engine sound too.…as one of the first to ride this new engine, it absolutely RIPS!”

Victory Motorcycles Unveils the Combustion

ConceptBy The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

This was the third concept version with the engine and thus far, the absolute best design and look of all three (the first two concepts being Project 156 and Ignition). Now, they throw in a little Roland Sands and Urs Erbacher with Song and Ness and they’ve got all the players who will help develop the upcoming production bike featuring Victory’s liquid-cooled 1200cc engine. Maybe they’ll unveil it at the 75th Daytona Bike Week. We’ll be there to cover it if it happens.

Victory Combustion Concept highlights:

• A quarter fairing

• Semi-matte paint

• Intricate pin striping

• Sculpted side-covers

• A trim fender and the characteristic Victory Motorcycles raised spine

• Knurled grips

• Shift pegs and foot pegs

• ‘Torque Box’ Air Cleaner

• Custom Handlebars

• Beveled brake rotors

• Arlen Ness by MagnaFlow Exhaust: a one-off stainless steel header design

• Custom piggyback shocks and billet accessories

• Hand control clamps

• Top riser clamps

• Engine covers

• Master cylinder covers

• Custom Wright Spoke Wheels

• Billet hub and rim with stainless steel spokes

• Goodridge brake lines and fittings

• Custom painted Brembo radial brake calipers on custom caliper brackets

• Paint by Eric Reyes

Mike Song, Roland Sands, Urs Erbacher & Zach Ness


When I received word from the AMA that Ray Price had passed away, I just couldn’t believe it. The motorcycle

industry lost a great ambassador for all ages. Ray was truly an innovator and inventor of his time. He designed the motorcycle wheelie bar and he developed the two-speed automatic racing transmission.

From the AMA: “Mr. Price bought his first motorcycle in 1963. In 1967, at the age of 30, he started his motorcycle drag racing career with a 1966 Harley-Davidson Sportster. He and his Ray Price Harley-Davidson drag racing team attained multiple race victories, records and championships in AMA Dragbike, the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). Mr. Price’s personal racing career continued beyond his 65th birthday into the 2003 AHDRA season”, (I was covering AHDRA events and got to meet him).

In his multiple years of racing, Ray won 46 national events and set 51 records, and was the National Points Champion in 1979-80. He set out awhile training other riders but returned to racing from 1995 until 2003. Prior to retiring from racing at the age of 66, Ray set the IHRA nitro-fuel record of 6.36 seconds at 224.21 MPH. Ray was involved heavily in his dealerships and his Nitro Harley race team with rider Tommy Grimes, a defending two-time NHRA Harley-Davidson Top Fuel Drag Racing champion.Ray’s accolades include being inducted into the American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame, the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the N.C. Drag Racing Hall of Fame, the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame and the National Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.

Price is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter, Robin, and grandchildren Rebecca and Jordan Richardson.

Ray Price Passes Away AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member and Drag Racer

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy


In race #1 at Anaheim, Jason Anderson made history by riding his Husqvarna past

everyone and winning his first ever AMA 450 Supercross. He also made a first for Husqvarna as it was the manufacturer’s very first win in Supercross…ever. Defending Champion Ryan Dungey came back to finish second but could never mount a challenge to Anderson. Vince Friese collided with Weston Peick in a semi-race with Peick taking exception and began throwing punches to back of Friese’s helmet. That landed Peick a 1-race suspension and a $5,000 fine. Ryan Dungey began his own drama again this year, but this time with James Stewart. Going into a 180 corner turn, Stewart was in second and Dungey third. That’s when Dungey T-boned Stewart slamming into him and knocking him to the ground hard and Stewart was knocked out. Dungey apologized but the damage was done. Stewart would have to miss the next two races for concussion concerns.

The SX 250 West Series began Cooper Webb continuing his dominance of the class and the other riders seem to be racing for second and third. But it didn’t end without drama.

Going into San Diego and race #2, tensions were high and expectations were high. Ryan Dungey returned to the top step of the podium for his first win of the year and taking over the points lead in the process. It was his 23rd career 450SX Class win and his first ever victory in San Diego. The highlight of the evening for most was seeing Chad Reed ride

Supercross is

Heating UpBy

The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

Ryan Dungey crashes into Stewart

Jason Anderson with his first SX 450 win on his Husqvarna

Cooper Webb flying high in the SX 250 class

like the Reed of old. He took second place and did it in dominating fashion coming from back in the field passing riders with the speed we are used to seeing from the 22.

“It was a good night. I got off to decent start and as able to pick my way up to front,” said Dungey. “Reed finished in the runner-up spot for the 128th podium result of his career and his first since rejoining the Factory Yamaha effort for the 2016 season.

In the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship, defending champion Cooper Webb had to come from behind as he was shuffled to eighth off the first turn and earned his second consecutive Main Event win. “I got another bad start unfortunately, but it was awesome to come through pack like that,” said Webb, who has won six straight Main Events dating back to last season.

450SX Class Championship Standings

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM - 47

2. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna - 41

3. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda - 40

4. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha - 37

5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki - 36

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings

1. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha - 50

2. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda - 36

3. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki - 35

4. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna - 35

5. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda - 31


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75th Anniversary March 4th-13th in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bike Week's history was actually rooted in the Daytona 200 motorcycle race. The inaugural race was held in January 1937. Then because of World War II the race was put on hold. So instead of the races, bikers kept coming to Daytona Beach to enjoy the area, the weather and the comradery. This unofficial party eventually became known as "Bike Week" and attracts motorcyclists from all over the world.

This year we are celebrating the events' 75th Anniversary and the area is promising one of the biggest and best rallies ever, so you won't want to miss it! Our city has been doing a bunch of renovations from the International Speedway to the Boardwalk. There's been nearly 2 Billion dollars' worth of investments in the area and the Speedway alone has spent $400,000,000 on their renovation. From what I hear, it sounds like everyone is rolling out the red carpet for this event.

It's an historic event and I decided that my goal is to be able to ride at the 100th anniversary. That will make me eighty-seven so I will have to stay fit to be able to continue to ROAR! Hope to see you here.

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This is truly the Daytona Bike Week you do not want to

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Many events will be going on and with somewhere between 700,000 to one million riders expected, this should be the Mecca of all rallies to go to and be seen at. Daytona is preparing for this huge milestone and the businesses and hotels have their arms wide open.

Large events will be held up and down Main Street where bands and events will be taking place all day and night. Other great places to visit will be the vendors and businesses on Beach Street and the beach strip businesses, restaurants and hotels. Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson on Hwy 1A will be packed with motorcycle riders and then you can stop by many places on 1A on your way back to your hotel like the Ironhorse Saloon, the Broken Spoke Saloon, Saints & Sinners, the Beaver Bar and more. Port Orange and Holly Hills will have many vendors as well as the famous Cabbage

75th Annual Daytona

Bike Week One for the

Record BooksBy The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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Some top acts that will be performing are Buck Cherry, Blackberry Smoke, the Charlie Daniels Band, the Marshal Tucker Band, Hayfire, Jasmine Cain and so many more. Over 400 bands are estimated to be playing somewhere for this huge event.

The Daytona International Speedway will have a huge presence with its $400 million Daytona Rising renovations.

There you can enjoy all the racing action with the Supercross, the Daytona 200, AMA Flat Track racing or explore the many motorcycle manufacturers and vendors at the Midway.

There’s so much to do and so many things to see and ride to, you’ll need at least 10 days to scratch the surface of what the Historic 75th Daytona Bike Week will be bringing. Make your reservations and get prepared for the greatest Bike Week of all time…in our lifetime.


Ever wonder what the feel of the asphalt would be at say, 125mph? Well look no

further. Honda has a new Project 2&4 concept just for you. They’ve created a stunning single-seat track-day motorcycle-race car. Honda says it combines “the most thrilling elements of riding a motorcycle with the most engaging characteristics of driving a car”.

Powered by Honda’s MotoGP RC213V engine, modified to run on public roads, the car weighs just 405kg. The 2&4 combines the stability of a car with the stripped-down simplicity of a two-wheeler and a motorcycle motor bolted in for good measure. The 2&4 is powered by Honda’s MotoGP RC213V engine with 212-horsepower, the 999-cc V4 engine has been modified for street use, which is mated to a DCT (dual-clutch transmission) gearbox, the low-slung wedge of steel, inspired by the 1965 Honda RA272 Formula 1 race car, is a real head-turner ... in every conceivable way. Project 2&4 is also very compact, measuring 3.05m in length, 1.82m wide and just 0.995m high

Honda’s New Motorcycle-Race Car

Coming to a Track Near YouThe open cockpit somewhat gives you the real feel of the road as you sit in the suspended floating seat. Changing gear is easy and responsive with the paddleshifters behind the steering wheel. The race-ready look is complimented with the pro-suspension and bronze alloy wheels.

If you have a better half, don’t worry yourself too much. It looks like the right side cover can be unbolted, revealing space for another seat for a soon-to-be-frightened passenger, like the wife or girlfriend.

When asked if Honda would ever put this into production, Martin Petersson, the Honda motorcycle designer behind Project 2&4 said, “We produce everything from a 25cc leaf blower to a $4m business jet, so this would be a fantastic addition to our awesome product line up.”

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Just when you think all of these Syfy movies are all built out of animation

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Yamaha partnered with research firm SRI International with goals of improving performance in Yamaha motorcycles and the development of better AI robots. Pushing the limits of both man and machine, Yamaha is going at this project in several ways. One is to better Motobot as quickly as possible. As technology advances each day, so too will Motobot. The droid learns on each ride it takes and adjusts for errors just as a human would, only better. It will remember a certain bump in the asphalt and where it is exactly. That’s the type learning capability it has and that same learning capability will only increase exponentially over time.

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Yamaha’s MotoBot Designed

to Surpass Human SkillsBy The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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It’s not going to race a World Champion like Josh Hayes any time soon, BUT it will steadily get better. “Motobot is getting better at cornering,” says Hiroshi Saijou, Yamaha’s CEO and Managing Director of its Ventures & Laboratory. “Motobot has not done a high-speed slalom…Yet.”

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Whether you’re a professional, an amateur, a fan or just love the smell

of Nitro, the 2016 motorcycle drag racing season kicks off this month with the NHRA Circle K Winter Nationals. Top racers will be vying for a chance to win trophies, money and of course, the championships in each drag racing series.

Motorcycle drag racing is a sport like no other where you can go in the pits and talk with the racers and their pit crews, as long as they aren’t under the clock to get the bike prepared for the next round. It allows the fan to get that up close and personal feel when other sports won’t even allow you to look without a fence or bodyguards.

My all time favorite, Angelle Sampey returns this year with Star Racing on the NHRA circuit. She’s the winningest female racer of all time and this could just be her year to win another championship. I’m also looking forward to seeing my hometown racer (retired) Tom Caldwell with Mike Pearce Racing out on the AMRA circuit where his team will defend their 2015 Championship.

No matter which series you follow, get your time off, take the family and get your best seat tickets to the loudest, fastest motorcycle racing on the planet.

The 2016 Motorcycle Drag Racing Season

Gets UnderwayBy The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

Feb 11-14 NHRA Circle K Winter Nationals (HD TF) Pomona CA June 25-26 AMRA (all classes) Bowling Green KY

Feb 26-28 NHRA CARQUEST Auto Parts Nationals Phoenix AZ June 24-26 IHRA Canadian Nationals Grand Bend ONTFeb 26-28 NHRA Divisional (HD Non-TF Event) Baytown TX July 7-10 NHRA Rt 66 Nationals (PSM) Chicago ILMarch 5-6 IHRA Spring Nitro Nationals Orlando FL July 8-10 NHDRO Mid-Season Sizzle Louisville KYMarch 17-20 NHRA Amalie Oil Gator Nationals Gainesville FL July 15-17 IHRA Mopar Rocky Nationals Edmonton ABMarch 18-19 IHRA Mardi Gras Nationals Port Allen LA July 22-24 NHRA Mile-High Nationals (PSM) Denver COAril 1-2 IHRA Texas Nationals San Antonio TX July 22-24 NHRA Divisional (HD Event) Sonoma CAApril 1-3 NHRA Big-O Tires Nationals Las Vegas NV July 23-24 AMRA (all classes except TF) Martin MIApril 2-3 AMRA (all classes except TF) Baton Rouge LA July 23-24 Man Cup Memphis TNApril 8-10 Man Cup Valdosta GA July 29-31 NHRA Sonoma Nationals (PSM) Sonoma CAApril 15-17 NHDRO Season Opener Huntsville AL Aug 5-7 NHDRO Summer Celebration Indianapolis INApril 22-24 NHRA Four Wide Nationals (PSM) Charlotte NC Aug 12-13 IHRA Northern Nationals Martin MIApril 23-24 AMRA (all classes except TF) Bowling Green KY Aug 18-21 NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals (PSM) Brainerd MIApril 29-May 1NHRA Spring Nationals Houston TX Aug. 19-21 NHRA Divisional (HD Event) Rising Sun MDApril 29-May 1NHRA Divisional (HD Non TF Event) Petersburg VA Aug 31-Sept 5 NHRA Chevy Performance US Nationals Indianapolis INMay 13-15 NHRA Summit Southern Nationals Atlanta GA Sept 16-18 NHRA Carolina Nationals (PSM) Charlotte NCMay 13-15 NHDRO May Bike Fest Indianapolis IN Sept 17-18 Man Cup Rockingham NCMay 20-22 NHRA Divisional (HD Event) Norwalk OH Sept 23-24 IHRA World Nationals West Salem, OHJune 3-5 NHRA New England Nationals (HD TF) Epping NH Sept 23-25 NHRA AAA Insurance Midwest NationalsSt Louis MOJune 3-5 NHRA Divisional (HD Non-TF Event) Joliet IL Sept 23-25 NHDRO World Finals Indianapolis INJune 3-5 NHDRO Motorcycle Madness St Louis MO Sept 29-Oct 2 NHRA Keystone Nationals (PSM) Reading PAJune 9-12 NHRA Toyota Summer Nationals (PSM) Englishtown NJ Oct 13-18 NHRA AAA Texas Fall Nationals (PSM) Dallas TXJune 10-12 NHRA Divisional (HD Event) Tulsa OK Oct 15-16 AMRA Finals (all classes) Rockingham NCJune 11-12 Man Cup Rockingham NC Oct 27-30 NHRA Toyota Nationals (PSM) Las Vegas NVJune 17-18 IHRA President’s Cup Nationals Budds Creek MD Oct. 28-30 NHRA Divisional (HD Event) Rockingham NCJune 17-19 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals (HD TF) Bristol TN Nov. 5-8 NHRA Divisional Finals (HD Event) Las Vegas NVJune 17-19 NHRA Divisional (HD Non-TF Event) Denver CO Nov 10-13 NHRA Auto Club Finals (PSM) Pomona CAJune 23-26 NHRA Summit Racing Nationals (PSM) Norwalk OH Nov 11-13 Man Cup World Finals Valdosta GA

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Feb 11: Valentine’s Day at Mt Cheaha H-D, Oxford. 5:30-7:30pm. Fellowship & refreshments! Get your picture taken in the photo booth!

ARKANSASFeb 13-14: ABATE Dist One Motorcycle Swap Meet & Ride-In Bike Show, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St, Little Rock. 501-888-7801 or http://www.abatedistrict1.org//

FLORIDAJan 30: Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show at Frost Park, 300 NE 2nd St, Dania Beach. Vintage motorcycles, Harley drill team, games, vendors, parts swap meet, food, music, antique bicycle display. Free to public. Fee to enter bikes. Theme: Triumph Bonneville, new and old entered free. www.

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Feb 13: Hawgs with Hearts Charity Ride & Concert, benefiting the American Heart Association at H-D Panama City Beach. Come to a fun and free concert following ride, from 12-2 PM.

Feb 13-21: Speed Week with 130 bands on Main Street, Daytona Beach (open to pedestrians only).

Mar 4-13: 75th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week in beautiful Daytona Beach! It’s more than a ride, it’s a 75-year pilgrimage. America’s most famous beach invites you to make history were history was born at the world’s premier motorcycle event. Start your historic journey with 10 days of riding, entertainment, bike shows and celebrations in Daytona Beach. www.

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Mar 5-6: IHRA Spring Nitro Nationals, Orlando.

Mar 11: The Official Daytona Bike Week Ladies Ride-In Bike Show at Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St, Daytona Beach. Registration 9am-10am, Judging 10am-11:30am, Awards at 12:30pm. Donation $20 per class. 1st & 2nd place custom trophies. [email protected] or 865-405-6989. Visit www.SouthernBikerMagazine.com for pre-registration form.

Mar 11: Fireball Models Photo shoot 8pm-9pm and Fireball Bikini Contest 9pm-10pm at Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona Beach.

Mar 17-20: NHRA Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals (PSM), Gainsville.

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Jan 29-31: Great American Motorcycle Show, North Atlanta Trade Center, Norcross. Georgia’s only indoor bike show! Whatever you ride or want to ride, this is the best show to buy your bikes, accessories, apparel and everything you need. Over 120,000 sq ft of vendor booths and new products, custom

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Apr 2: Miles 4 Autism Charity/Benefit Ride at The South Dekalb Mall, 2801 Candler Rd, Decatur. FMI Christopher 855-505-3180

Apr 8-10: Man Cup, Valdosta.

Apr 22-24: Milledgeville Thunder Rally (Spring) Gates open Apr 17 for early entry.

Apr 29-May 1: Georgia Mountain Rally, 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee. BMW Motorcycle Club of GA. www.bmwmcoga.org

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Jan 30: 2016 Swine Ball & Film Festival at 10am, Wildcat H-D, Loudon.

Feb 6: Performance &

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Apr 23-24: AMRA (All classes except TF), Bowling Green.

LOUISIANAFeb 26-28: O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels at 1500 Poydras St, New Orleans. $18 general admission, $6 children 6-12. Discount tickets available.

Mar 18-19: IHRA Mardi Gras Nationals, Port Allen.

Apr 2-3: AMRA (all classes except TF), Baton Rouge. .

NORTH CAROLINAApr 22-24: NHRA Four Wide Nationals (PSM), Charlotte.

TENNESSEE - EASTFeb 6: Mardi Gras at Knoxville H-D West, Knoxville.

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Feb 7: Super Bowl Party at Knoxville H-D, Knoxville. Watch on the giant screen, free admission, free food, B.Y.O.B. RSVP to 865-689-689-2454 or www.harleyofknoxville.com

Feb 7: 50th Super Bowl Party at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Free Bud Light Draft 1st quarter, food special, bucket special, free nacho bar. 4030 Airport Hwy, Louisville. 865-980-8011

Feb 13: Blues Jam at Knoxville H-D West, Knoxville.

Feb 13: Smokin Monkey Wedding: Renew your vows for free at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville.

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Feb 21-27: Dyno Week at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville.

Feb 29: Leap Year Ride at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville.

May 19-22: Tellico Biker Rally benefiting Combat Casualty Relief Fund, 801 Steer Creek Rd, Tellico Plains. 9th Anniversary! 21+ only! Burn-out competition, live bands, biker games, huge bike show and awards. Special Guest: Wayne Nix from Discovery Channel Moonshiners! Fishing tournament Sat. 423-404-4164

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Feb 6: Southern Steel, Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, 4030 Airport Hwy, Louisville TN

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Feb 13: Valentine’s Day Party w/Trent James Band, Blistered Chicken Saloon, 433 Shut In Gap Road, Spring City, TN.

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As a Handgun Carry Permit Holder and having left my status as an active duty Marine in 2005, I understand the pride in

ownership that many enjoy who own guns, I also likewise respect those who believe that gun ownership is more risk than reward.However, I've experienced several situations over the years as an attorney that make me want to share with my fellow firearms owners in order to keep them out of harm's way or legal trouble.I recall the Marine Corps' training I once received: 1) Never point your gun at something you don't intend to shoot. 2) Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to shoot. 3) Treat every weapon as though it were loaded. 4) Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire (unless you own a Glock of course)These are good safety points for sure. However, I would like to add one: 5) Don't display your weapon to win a pissing contest on the road (or anywhere else for that matter).Yes, I know, you were simply displaying your weapon to ward off trouble. I get it. However, a firearm is an absolute last resort, the best firearm is one that never has to be drawn. If you can turn around and walk away, walk. If you can turn around and run away without endangering anyone, then run. However, once you pull that gun out, whether you fire it or not, it is potentially a Class C Felony Aggravated Assault (I know, I've defended several folks under these kinds of circumstances).Class C Felony Aggravated Assault is defined as follows: (a)(1) A person commits aggravated assault who: (A) Intentionally or knowingly commits an assault as defined in § 39-13-101 (see below Simple Assault Definition), and the assault: (i) Results in serious bodily injury to another; (ii) Results in the death of another; (iii) Involved the use or display of a deadly weapon; or (iv) Involved strangulation or attempted strangulation; or (B) Recklessly commits an assault as defined in § 39-13-101(a)(1), and the assault: (i) Results in serious bodily injury to another; (ii) Results in the death of another; or (iii) Involved the use or display of a deadly weapon.Simple Assault Definition: (a) A person commits assault who: (1) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; (2) Intentionally or knowingly causes another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury; or (3) Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative.At the end of the day, if you display your weapon and someone is "reasonably" afraid, then you could be found guilty of a Class C Felony Aggravated Assault and face 3-12 years in prison. Why have to deal with that? Why have to spend thousands of dollars to defend yourself from a criminal charge?As I often declare to my clients, (and myself when I have a disagreement with my wife), Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? I'll choose happy over winning an argument in most cases. I'll choose happy over having to defend myself against a felony charge.Do the wise thing, the practical thing, unless it's life or death, keep your weapon concealed!Finally, (6) Never keep your weapon where a child can get to it.I once had a case where I represented a young girl who became a paraplegic due to the fact that someone had left a handgun in a shoe rack on the back of a door. Needless to say, children believed it to be a toy gun, until it went off and rendered a child crippled. I don't include this example to ruin anyone's day or to try to be overly dramatic, but accidents happen among young children and sometimes the availability of a weapon for a depressed teenager can create catastrophic and irreversible results! Be careful!

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