2nd Nationals Memorial Motorcycle Ride to take place August 11 in Knoxville
by: Thomas J Schmeh

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 26, 2006) - The second annual Nationals Memorial Motorcycle Ride will take place on Friday, August 11. The ride will pay tribute to the late Kenny Weld, a four-time Nationals champion (1964, ’65, ’72, ’73). The two-hour ride will start and end at Wacko's Place restaurant on Old Highway 92 east of Knoxville.

The ride will commence at 10 a.m. on Friday and will wind through Marion and Warren counties in south central Iowa. The ride is free, with riders paying for their own food and fuel. Honorary sponsor is P.B. Choppers of Moravia, Iowa. The 2005 Nationals Memorial Motorcycle Ride honored the late Jerry Richert, Sr., and featured riders from six states including his children Amy and Jerry, Jr. Those seeking more information are asked to call the ride organization at 641-891-1343.