a social organization of pioneer motorcycle enthusiasts

Wow, what a night. I would like to thank all 15 Directors who worked so hard during the year to make the evening come together, and more thank you’s to our many volunteers and the pros: the audio sound crew: Chris Curto, Laura Calcaterra, and show director Lee Durlach. Videos: Todd Huffman, program and art director, Morgan Williams, Choura Food Services, and the Carson Center for the venue.

It takes a lot for everything to come together, and having great sponsors helps keep the costs as low as possible. Thank you to Barnett Clutches and Cables, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Pro Circuit, Tom White’s Early Years of Motocross, Motorcycle Classics Magazine, REM Awards, and the Legends and Heroes.

Each year after the banquet, all the directors gather to review how every aspect of the show came together and, if necessary, make changes for next year’s 82nd banquet. If I forgot to thank anyone, please see page 62 of the program for the full list.

I do have some rather large shoes to fill with Don Emde moving over to a new director role, and the other directors all giving me the honor to take the handlebars as the new president. I’ve always been the behind-the-scenes guy, and now being front and center is a little out of my wheelhouse, but I will accept the challenge and make sure next year’s show remains at the highest level we can achieve.

As costs for the banquet always rise, in the coming months, we will take a good look at the budget and make sure that ticket costs remain as low as possible for next year. Ticket costs are always a concern, and even the directors pay the same amount as everyone else for their seats, so keeping costs within reason really hits home with us.

If you’d like to be a sponsor for next year’s event, please reach out, as we have many opportunities available. 

If you would like to share any comments on the banquet/bike show, please reach out to the directors or me. I can be reached at cuzcobig@aol.com or 949-433-1218.

Now time to get back to work!

Norm Bigelow

Trailblazers President

Photo by Zap Espinoza