IMBBA "Hall of Fame" Ceremony - A complete Success!
RON FINCH- USA, BOB MCKAY- CANADA and MONDO PORRAS "The God Father of Choppers" -USA, Unite in Sturgis
Ron Finch(left) Bob McKay(center) and Mondo Porras (right) on Stage at the Broken Spoke Saloon Campground Strike a pose together after the IMBBA Hall of Fame Presentation - Photo's by: Jack McIntyre IMBBA Staff Photographer
"The IMBBA is proud to welcome Master Bike Builders Mondo Porras, Bob McKay and Ron Finch into the IMBBA "Hall of Fame," said Jeff Starke, founding president of the International Master Bike Builders Association. "Their lifetime achievements are in keeping with IMBBA high standards and it is with great pleasure that we present our highest achievement award for excellence and charitable contributions to these world renowned builders".
Ron Finch, Mondo Porras and Bob McKay join other legendary bike builders in the IMBBA HALL OF FAME that includes Arlen Ness and Indian Larry, Donnie Smith and Dave Perewitz, along with Fred Kodlin and Paul Yaffe. More than 200 bike builders and their guests attended a VIP dinner following the ceremony at Broken Spoke Campground. Hosted by the IMBBA.
As the evening progressed at the Broken Spoke Saloon Campground Bike builders and their guests began arriving Kris Krome and his recent Bride where on hand to join Radical Randy and Jay Allen who narrated and presented the Trophies to the IMBBA Master Bike Builders.
One of the most humorous moments was when Paul Yaffe did an impersonation of Ron Finch which left everyone in laughter. One of the most memorable moments was when the slide presentation played on the big screen taking the Masters through their careers starting from the 60's to present day. It was especially memorable to watch them on stage huddled together making comments of their past as it unfolded.
The crowds cheered each builder as they received their recognition from IMBBA and remained for photos taken by their fans. Following the ceremony was a private dinner hosted by IMBBA where no one left hungry. It was a momentous evening and IMBBA would like to thank Broken Spoke Saloon, Jay Allen and their professional staff along with IMBBA Sponsors whom made the evening possible. they are: Accel Motorcycle Products, S&S Cycle, Ruben Brown Foundation and Wimmer Machine.
Prior to the big event, IMBBA presented several other achievement awards to Bike Builders who completed their certification to "MASTER BIKE BUILDER" Level II They are: Steven Broyles Sr., Stevenson Cycle-USA Ryan Robinson-RnR Cycle, Canada, Lee Wimmer-Wimmer Machine-USA and Don Bittman- Rogue,-USA.
Crowds rolled in all day for the IMBBA bike show. But in the evening when the Hall of Fame Ceremony began the Broken Spoke Saloon campground was packed to see these legendary builders all on one stage
Paul Yaffe (left) Ron Finch along with Randy Akers a.k.a. " (center) Radical Randy" and world famous Jay Allen (right) from the Broken Spoke and joined by Kris Krome were IMBBA's Master of Ceremonies for the Hall of Fame Presentation
Steven Broyles Sr. (left) receives handshake from IMBBA President, Jeff Starke during the IMBBA Awards Ceremony where Steve was awarded Master Bike Builder Level II certification
MASTER BIKE BUILDERS AWARDED
Jeff Starke,(left) Congratulates Lee Wimmer for completeing certification to Master Bike Builder Level II
Steven Broyles Sr., along with Lee Wimmer, Don Bittman and Ryan Robinson were presented their award and certification to Master Bike Builder Level II. Before a packed audience at the Broken Spoke Saloon Campground on August 8, 2010. "IMBBA is proud of these builders accomplishments and life time achievements in bike building". said Freddie Arnold, IMBBA Master Judge and Director
Ryan Robinson from RnR Cycle- Canada, shows off his Trophy awarded him for certification to Master Bike Builder Level II
Don Bittman, (right) and Jeff Starke remember a time in the past when Illusions, Don Bittman's bikes were first to arrive on the scene since Indian motorycle in 1953. Jeff Starke not far behind with American Quantum Cycles. prior to Don receiving his Master bike Builder Level II award.
At the end of the ceremony both Master Bike Builders level II and Hall of Fame Inductees shared sediments and congratulations for one anothers achievments. (Left) Mondo Porras, Steven Broyles Sr., and Ryan Robinson (right) Photo Courtsey Jack McIntyre IMBBA Staff Photographer
