The Rock-n-Country charity ride from Thousand Oaks to the Tim McGraw / Big & Rich show was a great success with riders from all over the Los Angeles, Riverside & Orange County areas convening in Thousand Oaks. The ride was lead by the Vengeance show rig Nemesis followed by Rick Allen in a new convertible Chevrolet SSR hotrod pick-up truck. Following the lead vehicles was a pack of Vengeance choppers ridden by celebrities including a member of Big & Rich’s band, TV personalities from American Thunder and Vengeance factory staff. The lead-pack was followed by bikes of all makes and models as the ride was open to all riders.

The ride concluded in Devore and made quite a stir at the concert venue when all these high-profile choppers rolled-in. Several of the Vengeance bikes were invited to park back stage and were admired by the musicians and staff backstage. Tim McGraw was spotted playing basketball with his band mates and was later interviewed by Speed Channel’s American Thunder crew who was filming the entire event for airing later this fall. Tim, (Big) Kenny and John (Rich) were all interviewed and expressed thanks to Vengeance for joining them in supporting the Raven Drum Foundation. Later in the show that evening Big Kenny thanked the riders in attendance for supporting the charity providing opportunities for disadvantaged kids. This drew a big response from the riders and show-goers alike.

Overall the weather was perfect, everyone on the ride arrived without a mechanical hitch, the BBQ beef and chicken was outstanding and the show was as-expected terrific. What more could you ask for and it was all for a good cause!

Ride with Vengeance on the Rock-n-Country Charity Ride July 24th

VENGEANCE MOTORCYCLES has teamed up with the Raven Drum Foundation to present a charity ride to be held near Los Angeles prior to the Tim McGraw and Big & Rich concert scheduled for July 24, 2004.

Vengeance Motorcycles and their Thousand Oaks, CA based dealer Classic American Motorcycles will host the ride that will start in Thousand Oaks, CA and conclude at the concert location in Devore, CA.

The Raven Drum Foundation is a Los-Angeles based non-profit organization co-founded in 2001 by Def Leppard’s Rick Allen. The group aims to provide free educational programs in the arts and opportunities for personal growth for individuals in times of adversity. Mr. Allen lost an arm in an auto accident in 1984.

On July 24, 2004, ride participants will assemble at Classic American Motorcycles for a pre-ride party. After departing from Thousand Oaks at 2 pm, a 1-1/2 hour ride will make its way to the site of the concert that kicks off at 7:30 pm in Devore, California, at the Hyundai Glen Helen Pavilion on Glen Helen Parkway.

The Vengeance show truck “Nemesis” will be leading the group of Vengeance owners and other ride participants. After arriving at the concert location, ride participants will receive special benefits including secured parking for their motorcycles, an after-ride BBQ party and early-access lawn seating for the concert.

Riders will meet at Classic American Motorcycles in Thousand Oaks, CA and follow the Vengeance Nemesis to the Tim McGraw Concert with VIP Bike Parking.

Ride Details:

10:00 am –    Riders meet at Classic American Motorcycles in Thousand Oaks for pre-ride festivities
1:00 pm –     Pre-Ride Instructions & Celebrity Introductions
2:00 pm –     Nemesis & Riders Depart Thousand Oaks
4:00 pm –     Nemesis & Riders Arrive at Hyundai Pavilion
5:00 pm –     BBQ Party in VIP Tent at Hyundai Pavilion
7:30 pm –     Concert Starts

Ride Directions:

1.     Start out going Southeast on E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD toward LIVE OAK ST.     (00.3 miles)
2.     Turn RIGHT onto HAMPSHIRE RD.     (00.2 miles)
3.     Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp- on the left- toward LOS ANGELES.     (27.8 miles)
4.     Take CA-134 E toward BURBANK/GLENDALE.     (14.3 miles)
5.     Merge onto I-210 E. Continue on CA-210.     (37.2 miles)
6.     Merge onto I-15 N toward BARSTOW.     (08.8 miles)
7.     Take the I-215 S exit toward SAN BERNARDINO.     (00.4 miles)
8.     Take the exit toward DEVORE.     (00.1 miles)
9.     Turn LEFT onto CAJON BLVD/US HIGHWAY HISTORIC ROUTE 66.     (00.1 miles)
10.   Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto GLEN HELEN PKWY/DEVORE RD.     (00.2 miles)
11.   End at 2575 Glen Helen Parkway Devore, CA     (90.0 miles)

Tim does love choppers, but he is not scheduled to participate in the ride due to schedule constraints. We would like to thank Tim and his management team for making this event possible.

Ride Participation Ticket Prices:

Silver     $125.00     Event Pin, T-Shirt, Ride Goodies, Premier Motorcycle Parking, VIP BBQ Party Tent Pass, General Admission Concert Ticket*
Gold     $250.00     Event Pin, T-Shirt, Ride Goodies, Premier Motorcycle Parking, VIP BBQ Party Tent Pass, General Admission Concert Ticket*, Custom Embroidered Event Jean Jacket
Platinum     $500.00     Event Pin, T-Shirt, Ride Goodies, Premier Motorcycle Parking, VIP BBQ Party Tent Pass, General Admission Concert Ticket*, Custom Embroidered Event Leather Jacket

* Each participant may purchase an additional ticket which includes a VIP BBQ Party Tent Pass and General Admission Concert Ticket for $50.00.

Concert Information:

Tim McGraw and the Dance Hall Doctors with special guests Big & Rich opening the show. Concert starts at 7:30 pm Saturday July 24, 2004 at the Hyundai Pavilion 2575 Glen Helen Parkway  Devore, CA.

Big Kenny, Tim McGraw and John backstage – – Outloud Summer Tour ’04, artist-bigandrich
Big Kenny, Tim and John Rich will put on a show that you will never forget.
Outloud Summer Tour ’04… Country music without prejudice!