Legend Update

Sponsor Dainese will host an extensive exhibit including:

* 16 archive racing suits worn by such legends as Agostini, Sheene, Lawson, Spencer, Roberts, Schwantz & Rossi.
* The D-Air Project about the development of protection.
* The collaboration with MIT for the biosuit for Mars exploration.
* The unveiling of the Agostini replica helmet with Ago himself.

An exclusive photo exhibit of McGregor & Boorman's "Long Way Down" trek curated by celeb photographer Timothy White exclusively for Legend of the Motorcycle. http://www.timothywhite.com/

An exhibit of artwork by hot graphic artist Conrad Leach http://www.conradleach.com/

Industry Judges to include:

* Erik Buell
* Claudio Castiglioni
* Matt Chambers, Pres. Confederate
* Michael Lock, Pres. Ducati USA
* Tom Purves, Pres. BMW USA

Honorary Judges to include:

* Phil Read
* Malcolm Smith
* Mark Wilsmore, "Savior of the Ace Caf"

Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Agostini

Custom Display including bikes by:

* Jesse James
* Paul Cox
* Billy Lane
* Shinya Kimura
* Roger Goldammer

Featured marques are MV Agusta & Norton

Over 30 MVs of various models, including 3 ex-works racers - one of them Ago's TT winner, and the 2004 Bonneville record holder will be assembled.

Norton notable judges include:

* George "Flat Tank" Cohen
* Ken "Kiwi" McIntosh
* Mike Jackson, former owner of Andover Norton
* Brian Slark, Norton's man in America in 60s & 70s
* Kenny Dreer

Special Norton models to include:

* JPN
* Cosworth Challenge
* Ron Wood
* Dunstall
* Reg Pridmore
* Seeley
* Moocoque
* Rotary
* F1

Othe special Concours bikes to include:

* Only known Ixion in existence, 1914
* Only known U-frame Merkel racer in existence, 1908
* Oldest production Indian in existence, 1902
* 1 of 3 existing Husky TT Replicas, 1934
* Rare Waverly board tracker, 1911
* Rare DMW racer, 1964
* ex-Rossi Yamaha GP

Bonhams motorcycle auction to include:

* The Mike Corbin collection
* ex-McQueen 1940 Indian Scout
* ex-Knievel 2004 H-D
* 1909 Monet Goyon
* 1903 John o'Groats Rex
* several ex-Ekins bikes

An $8500 limited edition Jean Richard MV Agusta watch to be raffled for charity.


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