Biloxi 2018
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 not 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 2018 show. Turn out was so so with 62 bikes entered. most classes were full except for custom which had only one bike entered. Surprisingly scooters were also light with only one true scooter, a Mustamg entered by Mike Porter. Where were all the Cushmans? Nevertheless 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 | Larry Watson 1917 Indian Power Plus | Gary Barker 1946 Indian Chief | Shiv 1947 HD Knucklehead |
American 350cc or under | Mike Montgomery 1953 Simplex | Jim Gallagher 1958 Simplex | Jim Downey 1966 Sears 250 Twingle |
Japanese over 305cc | Don Ellerman 1969 Honda CL350 | Mark Smith 1967 Honda 340 four | Mike Thomas 1977 Yamaha XS650 |
Japanese 305cc and under | George French 1975 Yamaha RD 250 | Ken Cumbus 1974 Honda TL 125 | Mitchell Martin 1969 Honda CB160 |
European | Mike Thomas 1965 BMW R69S | Bo Arrington 1952 BMW R25 | Dickie Hughs 1965 BMW R60/2 |
Three Wheelers | Fred Veenschoten 1935 Morgan | Carlos Forte 1969 Sears 250 Twingle w sidecar | Ed Behm 1968 BSA Royal Star w sidecar |
English | Danny French 1972 Triumph 650 | Norman Griffin 1968 Triumph | Ryan Centanni 1970 Triumph Tiger |
Scooter | Mike Porter 1964 Mustang | Maurice Turgeau 1970 Honda CT 70 w sidecar | Rob McLain 1937 Columbia Replica |
Unrestored Original | Pete Peterson 1966 Yamaha YDS3 | Mike Herford 1978 HD FX | Jim Downey 1961 Matchless G12 |
Cafe Racer | Norman Griffin 1969 BSA cafe | Mike Predmore 2012 Triumph Thruxton | Ed Critz 1984 Moto Guzzi 650 |
Competition | Ed Behm 1906 Indian Board Track Replica | Jerry Dildy 1969 HD 350 | Mark Mohler a pair of 1977 Suzuki RM 125s |
Custom | Rick Fletcher 1947 HD Knuckle Head |
Best of show went to Larry Watson's 1917 Indian Power Plus
As usual, registration was taken care of by Chris Conover (left) and Beverly Moritz (center)
French and Sons' tent: They generously contributed to the trophy fund
Motorcycles in the parking lot