Atlanta Motorcycle Schools

23rd Annual Invitational True Grits 50cc Fun Run

Sunday October 30, 2005
9am Eastern Standard Time
UNOFFICIAL ENTRY FORM AMA SANCTION PENDING
150 rider limit

Words from the event’s organizer, Ben Cheatwood:

You will see that there is a slight increase in the 2005 entry for non-AMA members. The reason is there is a question on the sanction form that reads 'is there a discount for AMA members?' The answer to that question is yes and now we can move on with the rest of the information for our 23rd event.

Last year there were a few riders whose motorcycles seemed to be a tad loud and may have been missing some valuable items like a headlight, tail light, license plate and maybe insurance. Well for 2005, we will not change our stand and humbly ask that your motorcycle meet all of the requirements for street operation in the state of Georgia. Should you have any questions about riding your motorcycle in the 2005 event we invite you to simply ask the friendly Union county policeman who will be assisting us with the start of our event. And yes a motorcycle endorsement is required on your driver's license unless your state does not require the endorsement.

We have been doing this event for over 20 years in and around Suches. We are dedicated to having fun with small motorcycles and giving back a little to the community. In the good old days the route was 100+ miles and on occasion would incorporate a dirt road or two. We have seen a huge increase in the number of houses, businesses and fast moving 4 lane highways move into this beautiful area of North Georgia. We feel fortunate that we can still have a 100km event without seeing a stoplight or even crossing a four-lane highway.

I have made a few political comments along the way and I have taken some heat for my comments regarding my views and my right to use this forum for communicating such views. A few riders have taken a shot back and that is fine with me. First this is my event and it is open to you what ever your views may be at this time. According to the AMA there are thousands of events you have to choose from each year for your motorcycling enjoyment. Second, there have been numerous laws passed and judge rulings that have had an affect on our sport and our lives in general. Therefore I will continue to use my event to state how I feel.

Ted Kennedy continues to dazzle us with his insight about drowning a person with this recent statement in the Senate. If Mary Jo had so been so lucky to just think she might drown.

Now, the [Washington] Post article states you chaired several meetings at which various interrogation techniques were discussed. These techniques included the threat of live burial and water boarding, whereby the detainee is strapped to a board, forcibly pushed under water, wrapped in a wet towel, and made to believe he might drown.

Just when you thought that the Dems had gone to the extreme with their Hollywood buddies, they pop up with the doctor of political leadership know as Howard Dean. Dean has let it be known that many Republicans do not know how to work for a living and the party is made up of unfriendly white Christian men. The Dems have few if any minorities in key positions and made it near impossible for minorities to succeed in the other party with their vicious attacks of nominees to the federal judge appointments. Could Dean be the gift that keeps on giving?

TWO motorcycle campground and resort again will be the host site of our event. TWO is a fine establishment that has fine dining and other amenities that cater to the motorcyclist. For more information log on to WWW.TWOWHEELSONLY.COM or you may call them at 706-747-5151. Another site to log on for more information on this event is WWW.CHAMPSCLOCK.COM where you can select the 50cc icon for event information. A Google search for True Grits 50cc Fun Run may give you additional information on this event.

We would like to thank some special folks who have gone out of their way to help make this event a success. Britt and GT Turner from TWO whose hospitality is second to none. Tommy Greenway from Specialty Engraving [770-448-3386] for generous assistance with our world famous plaques and t-shirts. Chester Graham from Go-Pro Ltd [770-446-7777] for assistance with our event hats. Jeff Gundlach for another great masterpiece that serves as our mascot and artwork for our event. Let us not forget the Gaddistown Homemakers club for the outstanding tasty cookies uniquely created for our fundraising efforts. Not only have the cookies been quite tasty some had some special eye appeal to them as well.

Get your motors running, dust off the riding gear, send in your money soon and prepare to travel a long distance to ride your street legal 50cc motorcycle on a public road for a cheap plaque. The fun starts [riders meeting and parade] by 8am on Sunday October 30, 2005. Remember, the True Grits Fun is not a race rather it is a tradition of fun on small motorcycles.

Mail your entry to:
Ben Cheatwood
5104 Bowers Brook Dr
Lilburn, Ga. 30047

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