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Contact: Leslie Prevish (414) 343-7272 leslie.prevish@harley-davison.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARLEY OWNERS GROUP ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR 2007 ANNUAL RALLY Knoxville, Tennessee, Will Host CLUB H.O.G. Down Home: 24th Annual Rally
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (November 10, 2006) – Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is excited to announce that Knoxville, Tenn., is the site of CLUB H.O.G. Down Home: 24th Annual Rally, which will take place at Knoxville’s Chilhowee Park, August 24-25, 2007.
Nestled among four national parks, Knoxville offers memorable roads and breathtaking scenery. This “Gateway to the Smokies” will welcome H.O.G. members from across the country and the world as they experience all the natural beauty the Knoxville area has to offer, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located 35 miles southeast of the city.
“We can’t wait to welcome H.O.G. riders from around the country to Knoxville for the 2007 National H.O.G. Rally,” said Gloria Ray, President and CEO of the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase our city of Knoxville and all that we have to offer.”
Multi-platinum and award-winning country duo Montgomery Gentry will kick-start CLUB H.O.G. Down Home by performing on the Harley Stage at Chilhowee Park on Friday, August 24. Their recently released album, Some People Change, reflects their world of blue-collar anthems and the importance of family, religion and patriotism. Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry recently participated in the 2006 USO (United Service Organizations) tour, where they visited and performed for troops in Kuwait, Iraq and Germany.
“Once you experience all the incredible riding and unsurpassed beauty this area has to offer, you’ll come back again and again,” said David Brown, General Manager of Knoxville Harley-Davidson. “We’re looking forward to welcoming all National H.O.G. members to the great city of Knoxville for some premiere down home Southern hospitality.”
Although most of the scheduled events are for registered H.O.G. member event attendees only, there will be plenty of fun and southern hospitality to go around. The local community is invited to attend Smoky Mountain Shindig: Where the H.O.G. meets the Dragon on Thursday, August 23, at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson & Buell in Maryville.
“We are thrilled that Harley-Davidson chose Knoxville for the 2007 National H.O.G. Rally,” said Scott Maddux, owner and general manager of Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson & Buell. “East Tennessee offers the best motorcycle riding east of the Rockies. Down Home is also the appropriate theme because this region’s down home southern hospitality is second to none.”
The public is also invited to visit the newly re-designed Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum, and take part in free Harley-Davidson and Buell demo rides at the rally site Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning viewers can cheer for the motorcycles during the Chapter Parade of Flags. That night, the community is invited to attend two dealership events: Knox Rocks Down Home H.O.G. Fest hosted by Knoxville Harley-Davidson & Buell as well as Down Home at the Shed hosted by Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson & Buell in Maryville.
“Steeped in Americana and smoky mountain lore, Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains offer some of the best motorcycle riding in the country,” said Joe Dowd, manager of the H.O.G. Event Team. “Our members should plan on arriving early and staying late so they can take advantage of the many exciting adventures this spectacular area has to offer.”
Pre-registration for H.O.G. members and one guest per member begins April 4, 2007, and the pre-registration fee is $15 plus $5 shipping and handling. Registration includes a commemorative pin. Capacity is unlimited. For additional information, H.O.G. members can visit www.members.hog.com (member only site). Scheduled events are subject to change.
Founded in 1983, the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is the official riding club of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. H.O.G. currently has more than one million members and over 1,400 chapters worldwide, making it the largest factory-sponsored motorcycle organization in the world. H.O.G. rallies are held around the globe to celebrate Harley-Davison motorcycle riding.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles in addition to motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers. |
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