HARLEY-DAVIDSON
MUSEUM'S UNTOLD STORIES PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS RACING HISTORY
2013 Factory Racing Motorcycles Will be
Unveiled in Milwaukee Feb. 22
Milwaukee, Wis.
(February 2013) – Harley-Davidson has a rich history in motorcycle racing
and on Friday, February 22, some of today's top motorcycle racers will be at
the Harley-Davidson Museum®. Untold Stories: Built for Speed: The History &
Evolution of Harley-Davidson Racing will explore the company's involvement in
the sport, both past and present, from company founder Walter Davidson's
two-day endurance run victory in 1908 to Eddie Krawiec's dominating 2012
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship..
Featured guests
include:
•Three-time and
defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion and current class top speed record
holder Eddie Krawiec of the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines
drag racing team
•Three-time NHRA
Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion and current class ET record holder Andrew Hines
of the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team
•Three-time AMA
Pro Grand National Champion Harley-Davidson/Screamin' Eagle factory flat track
racer Kenny Coolbeth Jr.
•Nine-time AMA
Pro Grand National Champion, all-time record AMA Pro Grand National race
winner, three-time AMA Pro Athlete of the Year, and AMA Hall of Fame member
Scott Parker
•AMA Pro Vance
& Hines/Harley-Davidson series racer and Harley-Davidson Consumer Events
Director Paul James
•Harley-Davidson
Museum Archives Manager Bill Jackson
In addition to
the panel discussion, Harley-Davidson Racing will also unveil its 2013 NHRA Pro
Stock and AMA Pro Flat Track racing motorcycles. The program begins at 7 p.m.
Cost is $12 for Museum members and $15 for non-members.
Company
Information
Harley-Davidson
Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces
heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories
and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's website
at harley-davidson.com.
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