Biloxi 2019
We had a most unusual fall. All of October was unusually hot and it seemed that that great fall weather that Mobile is famous for was never going to come. Then in November a strong cold front brought winter-like weather that continued day after day. Amazingly the weather warmed as show day approached and it was sunny and warm for the 2019 show. Turn out was good with 73 bikes entered. All classes were full. We had hundreds of spectators and everyone seemed to have a good time. below is a break down of the winners and some pictures. Pictures of all of the bikes can be seen in the gallery.
Class | First | Second | Third |
American over 350cc | Mike Duke 1948 HD Panhead | Gary Barker 1946 Indian Chief | Gordon Bass 1937 Indian Chief |
American 350cc or under | Mike Montgomery 1953 Simplex | Kevin Riley 1951 HD Hummer | Mitchell Martin 1968 Sears Twingle |
Japanese over 305cc | Mike Thomas 1977 Yamaha XS650 | Clayton Hagan Yamaha RD 400 | George French Suzuki GT 550 |
Japanese 305cc and under | Jim Arrington Honda 305 Scrambler | David Paryzeck 1968 Suzuki TC305 Laredo | Gordon Bass 1967 Honda Scrambler |
European | David Paryzeck 1967 HD Sprint 250 | Mike Porter 1966 BMW R69/2 | Richard Hunter 1966 Ducati 250 Scrambler |
Three Wheelers | Ed Behm 1968 BSA Royal Star w sidecar | Sam Roberts 1972 Honda CT 70 w sidecar | Carlos Forte 1969 Sears 250 Twingle w sidecar |
English | Pete Peterson 1966 Triumph T100 | NMike Montgomery 1963 Triumph Cub | Mike Longo 1974 Norton 850 Commando Mach 3 |
Scooter | Herb Weeks 1947 Salisbury 85 | Alan Deograssias 1957 Cushman Pacemaker | Alan Deograssias 1948 Cushman Road King |
Unrestored Original | Pete Peterson 1966 Yamaha YDS3 | George French 1970 Honda Z50 | Conrad Ledig 1983 Honda CB1100F |
Cafe Racer/Custom | Zack Wilson 1970 Honda CB350 | Mike Herford 1976 Honda CB750 | Eric Manuel 1971 Honda CB125 |
Competition | Mark Mohler 1977 Suzuki RM125 | Mark Mohler 1977 Suzuki RM250 | Ed Behm 1906 Indian Board Track Replica |
Best of show went to Mike Thomas' 1965 BMW R69S
As usual, registration was taken care of by Chris Conover (left) and Beverly Moritz
French and Sons' tent: They generously contributed to the trophy fund
Motorcycles arriving in the parking lot