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Information about the annual RAMS Rally

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2018 RAMS RALLY SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)

Friday September 28:

8AM - 10PM:   Rally Registration open
10AM - 5PM:   "RAMS Swap Meet" hosted by Marshall Robilio
12N - 7PM: Door Prize Hut open
10AM - Dark: Explore the area with Self-Guided Tours 
After Dark:
  • Motorcycle Movies down by lake
  • Fellowship at Community Campfire

Saturday, September 29:

7AM - 9AM:     Pancake Breakfast with Paul Whitworth & Mike Dale
8AM - 4PM:   Rally Registration open
10AM - 12Noon:  POKER RUN departures
All Day: Self-Guided Group Rides 
8AM - 4PM: Door Prize Hut open
9AM - 3PM:   "RAMS Swap Meet" hosted by Marshall Robilio
 Items not sold need to be picked up by 5 pm
10AM: Door Prize Drawing #1 - visit the Door Prize Hut
12N - 3PM:  Bike Show
2PM: Door Prize Drawing #2 - visit the Door Prize Hut
3PM Live Music - The Sharpshooters Band
4PM: Mileage & Bike Show Awards at the Big Tent
4:30PM: Live Music - The Sharpshooters Band  Encore
5:30PM: Closing Ceremonies  & Grand Prize Drawings at the Big Tent
*You MUST be present to win*
6PM: Bratwurst Dinner (must have a dinner ticket)
AM /PM: Explore the area with Self-Guided Tours
After Dark:
  • Motorcycle Movies down by lake
  • Fellowship at the Community Campfire

Sunday, September 30:   Early breakfast (until out), Sunday Devotional, & Safe Travels!

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We invite all vendors to attend, as our rally guests enjoy the opportunity to purchase riding and camping gear.

We ask that each vendor:

  1. Donate a door prize
  2. Register each member of the vendor team.
  3. Check in with Rally Registration staff BEFORE setting up.
  4. For those planning to bring a RV, please contact our hosts, Parkers Crossroads RV Park & Campground  regarding daily RV Rates, as RV campsites are NOT included in the rally fee.  Phone:  (731) 968-9939  or Email: reservations@pcrvpark.com .

Vendor space is limited and is issued on a first-come basis. If you are considering attending as a vendor, please contact vendors@bmwrams.com by Friday, September 14, 2018. 

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Come one, come all!  

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Searching for that special part for your vintage BMW bike?  Interested in finding nifty new-to-you riding gear? Stop by the RAMS Members' Swap Meet adjacent to "Rally Central".  Hang out and chew the fat with Market Meister Marshall Robilio.

  • Friday -  10:00 AM  OPEN    close  5:00 PM 
  • Saturday  9:00  AM OPEN  ---- CLOSE  3:00 PM   (before the drawing )   
    Note ----- Sellers would need to pickup what items are not sold by 5:00 PM 
  • Sunday -  Closed  -   pack & leave
New for this year will be a Bulletin board for Items not brought to the Rally such as, Bikes, Cars, Tools, Camping gear or what have you.  Make a moderate size posting including item, price, picture if you like and your name and phone number.
Here also are a few important requests so that we may do a better job for the seller and to keep things organized
1. Seller to give us a list of items for sale and appropriate detail of what bike it fits
2. Pre priced tags on items with their name – so we can keep individuals monies separate  
3. Cell #s of sellers in cases of offers below tagged prices on expensive items or agreed % off ,  
4. Transportation of items to the rally site as the total responsibility of the seller and also pickup of left over items after rally.
5. If a complete and running bike is for sale we would ask that the seller to be available by cell phone etc. and personally finalize the deal individually with the buyer --- test ride – title details etc.
Motorcycle parts and related Items for sale (preferably BMW) can be brought to us almost at any time we are close by or have the Swap market open through out the weekend..   
 This is a free service, no commissions charged.
 We will do our best to sell your items.

Marshall R.

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Welcome to the RAMS Rally Door Prize Hut!

The Door Prize drawings are one of the highlights of our rally weekend. Each person registered for the full Rally receives Door Prize tickets, which may be divided between several door prizes.

Please note:  Saturday Day Pass holders do not receive Door Prize tickets; however, they can pay an additional $20 at the Rally to upgrade to the full Rally package. 

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Each Door Prize received is assigned a number with a corresponding envelope; Grand Prize donations are also numbered and assigned a corresponding box to allow rallygoers the opportunity to choose how they wish to use their tickets.

The Door Prize Hut is a great gathering place for rally attendees to examine and discuss the Door Prize items prior to making their selection(s). The Hut has been mistaken for a vendor more than once, with first-time attendees asking if they can purchase items!

Drawings start on Saturday morning, with the Grand Prize Drawings ocurring at the Closing Ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

We publicize all door prize contributors, both at the rally and during the year on our website.  We would be happy to circulate any printed material that you might want to send along.

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Would you like to donate a motorcycle-related Door Prize for the 2017 RAMS Rally?  Please contact vendors@bmwrams.com for more information!

 

Please support the following vendors, individuals, and groups who have graciously donated to the 2017 RAMS Rally:

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The Rally fee covers primitive camping for two nights (Friday and Saturday).

Those needing RV campsites OR those wishing to arrive earlier, please contact Parkers Crossroads RV Campground directly at (731) 968-9939 or email reservations@pcrvpark.com .

The following is a list of area hotels/motels for your convenience:

WILDERSVILLE:

America's Best Value Inn
21045 Tennessee 22
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2532
**Just south of I-240 exit and adjacent to the Welcome Center**
Distance: 1.6 miles (3-4 minutes)

Knights Inn Wildersville
21305 Tennessee 22
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-0759
**just north of I-240 exit**
Distance: 1.4 miles (2 minutes)

LEXINGTON:

Days Inn Lexington
41 West Church Street
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-1997
Distance: 11.4 miles (16 minutes)

Econo Lodge
732 West Church Street
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-0171
Distance: 13 miles (18 minutes)

Lexington Inn
799 West Church Street
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8585
Distance: 13 miles (18 minutes)

Natchez Trace State Park - Pin Oak Lodge
567 Pin Oak Lodge Rd
Lexington, TN 38388
(731) 968-8176
Website: http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/NatchezTrace/
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Online Reservation for Cabins (including KOA-style Camping Cabins): https://tnstateparks.itinio.com/natcheztrace/
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Distance: approx 13 miles (22-25 minutes)

 

HUNTINGTON:

The Hermitage Inn
11790 Lexington St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-2662
Distance: 14 miles (18 minutes)

PARSONS:

Pine Tree Inn
3946 U.S. 412
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-4102
Distance: 30 miles (40 minutes)

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RAMS Rally Self-Guided Tours

We encourage our Rally Attendees to explore the great roads in our area.  Self-Guided Tour Maps, created by Rodger Moring & friends, are available in the Rally Tent:

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"Paris Eiffel Tower"

"Hurricane Mills - Loretta Lynn Ranch"

"Clifton Trip"

"Houston-Benton County Ferry Trip"

"Dixie Carter Home"

"Patsy Cline Airplane Crash Site"

 

 

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RALLY AWARDS

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Competition for Rally Awards has become an "Art Form" with our Rallygoers. Distances are measured from your home address to the Rally, as verified by Google Maps.

 **Remember - YOU MUST SIGN UP to be considered **

  • Long Distance Male Rider 
  • Long Distance Female Rider
  • Long Distance Two-Up 
  • Long Distance Sidecar 
  • Long Distance NON-BMW Motorcycle  
  • Oldest BMW Motorcycle Ridden to the Rally
  • Oldest Combination:  BMW Motorcycle / Rider / Passenger  
  • Oldest Male Rider 
  • Oldest Female Rider  
  • Youngest Male Rider  
  • Youngest Female Rider
  • Youngest BMW Passenger
  • Largest MOA-Chartered Club @ Rally

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Rally Meals:

  • Light breakfast on Saturday, and Sunday mornings.
  • Our Rally Dinner of bratwurst (or Boca burger for vegetarians) will be served on Saturday evening  for the first 150 registered rallygoers. 
  • **You MUST have a Meal Ticket to participate**

Parkers Crossroads Camp Store:

Our hosts at PCRV have a small camp store / deli onsite. They have 12" and personal size pizzas for purchase AND delivery to your campsite! 

Need a bag of ice?  See Steve or Mike at the Camp Store!

 

AREA RESTURAUNTS / FAST FOOD VENUES:

Bud & Sarah’s Bar & Grill
23123 Hwy 22 N
Parkers Crossroads, TN
(731) 549-6285

Crossroads Cafe
21430 Hwy 22 N,
Wildersville, TN
(731) 249-9568

Dairy Queen
21335 Highway 22 N
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 967-1006 

McDonald's
21320 Highway 22 N, 
Wildersville, TN 38388

Patty's Resturant
20650 Highway 22 N.
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 967-1955

Subway Restaurant
21415 Highway 22 N, 
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 967-3552 

AREA GROCERIES:

Clarksburg Supermarket
3339 Tennessee 22  
Clarksburg, TN 38324 

Food Giant
128 W Church St 
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2086

Save-A-Lot Grocery
421 S Broad St  
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 450-0119

The Garden Spot Market
16250 Hwy 412 East 
Lexington, Tennessee 
(731)249-5531 
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 8AM-6PM 
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Garden-Spot-Market/206253976062510 

Walmart Supercenter
547 W Church St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-5212 
Open 24 hours 

Wal-Mart Supercenter
180 Veterans Dr N  
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4439

LIQUOR STORES:

Cornerstone Wines & Spritis
600 E Church St, 
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8855

Johnny's East End Liquor
680 E Church St, 
Lexington, TN 38351 
(731) 249-9002 

BEER SALES:

Available at several gas stations adjacent to the campground.