May 29 - BMW RA

Rally
Program
May 29 – June 1, 2014
Birmingham, Alabama
Welcome to our 42nd rally. Please take a look at the program
to see all the great events scheduled this weekend.
No grilling is allowed on the grass due to fire safety restrictions.
We ask your assistance in keeping the entrance area clear of traffic.
The showers in the main buildings are open 24 hours a day.
Showers will be available after 6:00pm
or so in the paddock area.
On The Level
BMW Motorcycle Magazine
Adventure RAid 2014
This year we have two different areas available for off-road riding. The West Area is accessible from the Ring Road, the East area is
accessible only on Saturday, via a gate at the very front entrance to the park. Look for the signs!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
Please come visit the GS Giants’ tent, co-located in the
BMW Performance Center’s U.S. Rider Academy area for the latest information.
Thursday, May 29 - West Event Area
10am - noon Skills Development
1pm - 3pm Skills Development
3pm - 4pm
Women Only Skills Development
Friday, May 30 - West Event Area
8am - 2pm
Women-Only Day Ride
8am - 2pm
Day Ride to OHV Area
10am - noon Skills Development
1pm - 3pm Skills Development
3pm - finish
Track Competition
Saturday, May 31 - East Event Area
10am - finish - Adventure tRAil Enduro
1pm - 4pm - Skills Development
Schedule of Events
Location
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 ~ WELCOME!
8:00 am 9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am – 11:30 pm
11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 5:00 pm
8:00pm
Registration & Concessions Open
Vendors are Open
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Opens
Seminar: Sarah Schilke: All About Helmets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
Seminar: Valerie Thompson and Land Speed Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
Seminar: RKA Communications:
The Evolution of Evolution... Are you IN-Charge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
Seminar: BMW & Nate Kern: Nate Kern and his history with BMW racing . . . . Museum Theater
Vendors Closed
50/50 Drawing, Greet & Meet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Tent
FRIDAY, May 30, 2014
6:00 am - 7:00 am
8:00 am 8:00 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1:30 am - 3:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concessions
Registration and Vendors Open
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Opens
Meet the Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Garden
Seminar: Hearing Loss Dangers to Riders and All Sportsmen - Big Ear . . . . . . Museum Theater
Charter Club Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Garden
Seminar: EPM Suspension Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
Region Rep Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Garden
Seminar: Getting more out of your new BMW Navigator V:
the power users seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
BMW & Nate Kern: Nate Kern and his history with BMW racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
Vendors Close
50/50 Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Tent
8:00 pm ENTERTAINMENT - PayBacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Tent
SATURDAY, May 31, 2014
6:00 am - 7:00 am
8:00 am 8:00 am
10:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concessions
Registration and Vendors Open
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Opens
MEDJET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
Seminar: Getting more out of your new BMW Navigator V:
the power users seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
Seminar: Tamela Rich & Neale Bayley:
Tall Tales & Tell-Alls: Stories by Riders for Riders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Theater
3:00 pm
5:15 pm
8:00 pm
Vendors Close
Closing Ceremonies
50/50 Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Tent
8:00 pm ENTERTAINMENT - Bad Brad & The Sipsey Slims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beer Tent
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014
Goodbye. Thank you for coming.
THURSDAY SEMINARS
10:30 – 11:30 Sarah Schilke: All About Helmets
Everything you wanted to know about helmets: how to size them, how they’re made, how to pick the right one for you and more!
11:30 – 1:00
Valerie Thompson and Land Speed Racing
Valerie is one of the most successful independent female racing team owners and riders in the world of Land Speed Racing. She’s set FIVE records
with a top speed of 212 MPH on her BMW S1000RR.
BREAK
1:30 – 3:00
RKA Communications: The Evolution of Evolution: Are you IN-Charge?
This seminar covers the evolution of motorcycle communications products from wired to Bluetooth solutions. It will cover past technologies and
where they went and details about today’s offerings.
3:00 – 4:30
BMW & Nate Kern
Join BMW racer Nate Kern on an illustrated journey from his first BMW he raced in 2003 to current! The Multi Time Regional and National Champion has podiumed on 5
very different BMW models and shares each BMW racebikes characteristics and the evolution of technology and rider aides that he uses today on racetracks around the
world as a present day BMW Factory Test Rider.
FRIDAY SEMINARS
10:00 – 11:30 Meet the Board
This is your opportunity to meet the members of the current BMW RA board and ask them questions about the club and what we’re up to.
11:30 – 1:00
Hearing Loss Dangers to Riders and All Sportsmen
Big Ear COO John Robinson will discuss the impacts of wind noise, working environments and also everyday medications that can increase exposure. This is a must see for
anyone who values their hearing and wants to retain it while also enjoying the lifestyle we all love.
BREAK
1:30 – 3:00
EPM Suspension Tuning
Klaus Huenecke will talk about suspension tuning. EPM Performance Imports is the East Coast’s Motorcycle Suspension Experts, specializing in top quality shock absorbers,
springs, mounting kits, dampers, and expert set up and service for all bikes.
3:00 – 4:30
Getting more out of your new BMW Navigator V: the power users seminar
The popular BMW Motorrad Navigator V is the newest in GPS technology from BMW Motorrad. With integrated navigation into the on-board systems of BMWs newest
motorcycles it’s no longer just a convenience but an integral part of the riding experience. Learn about the definition of Smart Phone link, shaping points, My Motorcycle
Pages and more with Ben Johnson of Garmin and Mike Hernandez of BMW Motorrad USA.
4:30 – 6:00
BMW & Nate Kern: Nate Kern and his history with BMW racing
SATURDAY SEMINARS
10:00 – 11:30 Medjet Air Medical Transport and Motorcycle Return Membership Program (Scott Lawson)
Medjet is a membership program for air medical transport protection. The seminar features an overview of Medjet, case studies of actual transport cases and how to enroll.
RA Members receive a discount.
11:30 – 1:00
Getting more out of your new BMW Navigator V: the power users seminar
Learn how to use the new BMW branded GPS: the Navigator V. This is the current GPS offered by BMW dealers. You’ll want to hear tips and tricks to
make your trip planning and navigating trouble free.
2:00 – 5:00
Tamela Rich & Neale Bayley: Tall Tales and Tell-Alls: Stories by Riders for Riders
A group of motorcycle story tellers are going to share their experiences with you. Come one and come all to hear some the best short stories about
what happens on the road. From fixing flat tires with a water bottle to getting your mother-in-law to ride pillion. Emcee’ed by Tamela Rich and
Neale Bayly, both wonderful story tellers in their own right.
The vendors are open Thursday 9 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am-5 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Outdoor vendors
will set their own hours. Please support the vendors that attend. It’s a costly endeavor for them to travel to these
events. Your purchases can be shipped from the Barber Museum Store during their posted hours.
ADV Monster
BC Moto Adventures
Big Ear
Bloodworth Motorsports
Bill Mayer Saddles
Blue Moon Cycle
BMW Motorcycles of Pensacola
BMW Performance Center
Diamond Gusset
Dohm’s Creative Photography
Ear-Ific Inc
EPM Performance Imports
Fit Ear
Greggslist
Ilium Werks
Hytech Marketing
Jesse Luggage
Kermit Chair
The Kickstand
KinderRider Inc
KLIM
MixIt
Medjet Assist
Moto Machines
Motorrad Elektrik
Ohlins USA
Olympia Motosports
Pak-Meister
RKA
Road Rage
RokStraps
RPW
Schuberth
Shady Products
6th Gear Riding Apparel
Spiegler Performance Parts
Strongbilt Products
Total Parts Distributors
Wheel and Wings LLC