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By Mark Luz
New York City Volunteer Victory Ride Coordinator
More than 40 Victory enthusiasts enjoyed the first-ever VRA Northeast
Turning Leaf Rally hosted by Zack's V-Twin and the Victory Riders
Association. Despite temperatures in the mid-40s and wind-driven rain,
Victory owners enjoyed a milestone event: The first official fall rally
held to celebrate the vibrant colors of fall, Victory Motorcycles and
one of the nation’s leading Victory dealerships.
Victory owners
and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts were treated to their first look at
the 2006 Victory Vegas Jackpot at Zack’s as well as live music, some of
the best barbecue this side of the Mississippi. Plus, Zack's V-Twin
offered special accessory discounts and their usual expertise on the
2006 Victory models. Jason Delockery, the Victory District Sales
Manager for the area, was also on hand to answer questions regarding
the new Vegas Jackpot and to help keep riders informed of the progress
at Victory Motorcycles.
As the afternoon went on, little did
the riders know that the best was yet to come. At 7 p.m. Zack, Rita and
the Victory Riders Association hosted a four-course meal at Coppola's
Italian Restaurant in Hyde Park, New York, for all who traveled to the
Turning Leaf Rally. Victory Owners from New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
New York and, of course, New Jersey enjoyed three hours of food,
friendship and discussion about “The New American Motorcycle.”
As the evening came to a close, more than $1,500.00 in door prizes were
awarded to guests holding lucky tickets. The prize list included hooded
sweatshirts, Victory leather jackets and gift certificates donated by
Zack and Rita. Everyone was a winner, really, as Victory T-Shirts were
presented to those without winning tickets.
And as winners
retrieved their prizes, the final treat of the evening was brought out:
two giant cannoli (a traditional Italian pastry filled with sweetened
ricotta cheese) filled with mini cannoli for all to enjoy. The cannoli
have become a tradition of the famous, annual Zack's V-Twin holiday
party.
On Sunday morning, early risers were treated to
breakfast by Victory at the local diner before they rode home. A very
special thank you to Zack and Rita as well as the entire staff of
Zack's V-Twin in Hyde Park, New York, for their hospitality, generosity
and years of making Victory owners their top priority. Thanks also to
Jason Delockery for taking the time out of his busy schedule to attend
a weekend rally and support the VRA, and thanks as well to Victory
Motorcycles for contributing to the event.
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