as a kid my dad and i would go to vintage motorcycle days at midohio every year.
he to work, me to have firmly imprinted in me a love for all things two wheels.
easily the most memorable moment each year was the wall of death.
and that time one of the performers tossed me the keys to a brand new XB9S harley had just given him.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
MidOhio Sports Car Course
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