Wednesday, September 10, 2014 — Cape Girardeau to Sedalia Stage six kept us in Missouri for 291 miles. The ride began in Cape Girardeau and ended in Sedalia, taking us across the state in a northwesterly direction. Sharon’s bike nicknamed “Frankie” got repaired in Cape Girardeau early the day before...
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 — Clarksville to Cape Girardeau Stage Five — This stage went from Clarksville, Tennesse to Cape Girardeau, Missouri for a total of 199 miles. Three of the Team Vino riders are rocking and rolling. The crew hits the road early to get to the hotel where...
Monday, September 8, 2014 — Chattanooga to Clarksville Stage four was all about Tennessee. It began in Chatanooga and ended in Clarksville, a total of 237 miles. The endurance run is a test for the motorcycles and the riders. For the support crew it means wrenching at night by flashlight...
Sunday, September 7, 2014 — Columbus to Chattanooga Stage three took us from Columbus, Georgia to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The trip for the riders was around 220 miles. It started off great with all four motorcycles running well. The riders were to meet at the end of the day at the...
Saturday, September 6, 2014 — Lake City to Columbus Stage Two — After a very short, and very wet night, the Cannonball organizers decided that it was too hard for them to ride from Lake City, Florida to Columbus, Georgia in a torrential downpour. Lake City is aptly named. The...
Friday, September 5, 2014 — Daytona Beach to Lake City Stage One — The ride started with a flourish, a bang and a sputter. The first run was from Daytona Beach to Lake City, Florida — a relatively short 140 mile ride. The four riders from “Team Vino” are: #11...
Thursday, September 4, 2014 Press Day / Pre-Event Party — Many of the riders were just arriving and seeing the competition for the first time. The parking lot next to the hotel was abuzz with activity. Pre-ride jitters and lots of wrenching — from timing to carburetors. Flashlights will be...
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Scott and Sharon Jacobs are having their 1926 and 1936 Harley’s inspected before the race. The excitement is building. The weather is hot and the riders are ready. And on another note, I think their mechanic is having a little too much fun. He is supposed...
Three days and counting to the Cannonball Run – 105 riders on pre-1937 motorcycles will ride from Daytona to Tacoma. Classic Motorcycles will be the support crew – mechanical and social media — for Scott Jacobs #93 and Sharon Jacobs #81 !! Above is a photo of Sharon’s Cannonball ride...
