40th Annual IMOC Rally = September 14

[SLDMRossi]

AMERICA’S BIGGEST
and LONGEST-RUNNING
ALL ITALIAN BIKE MEET

*ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB (IMOC)*

~40th Annual IMOC Rally~

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Hamilton Rod & Gun Club
24 Hamilton Road - Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

People’s Choice Judging with One-Trophy-per-Class.

This year’s featured motorcycle:  *Italian Race Bikes*


 Admission is $10 per person, $5 each additional which includes a Commemorative Rally Pin.
… Cash Only …
 
For all Italian-made Motorcycles and Scooters

Refreshments and delicious food available on-site!
~NO DOGS~…Swap Vendors and Dealer Displays welcome…~NO DOGS~

Directions: From Mass Pike, take exit 9, Rt. 20 West. Half mile on right to New Boston
Road, follow signs to Gun Club which is a left onto Hamilton Road. From I-84, exit 6B to
Rt. 20 West, follow directions above.

More information: Steve Rossi at (248) 470-5788, SLDMRossi@aol.com or Bob Andren at (805) 630-2187, bobkandren@verizon.net
 
  or visit www.imoc.website       Proceeds to J.D.R.F Charity

[TOMB]

The stars are aligning !

Ill be there.

TOMB

[brider]

Yesss, I'll be there, too. Given the theme this year, maybe a red LMIV for sale cheep?

[sign216]

Thumbs Up for this classic event.  Not to be missed. 

[SLDMRossi]

Reminder...

SR

[SLDMRossi]

Rally Pin for the first 300 through the Gate...

SR

[SLDMRossi]

Weather's lookin' good!

SR

[sign216]

Looking forward to it!

[jrt]

I sent a note to my daughter (she's in college in MA) suggesting she go.   Not sure she will since she doesn't have her bike out there and she said she's embarrassed.  But...just in case, be on the lookout for a very pink-themed young lady.  She's good people.

[brider]

Looking forward to any pics or voting results. Great day and great turnout. Had to leave before the voting results, but I took my fair share of pics and had a nice talk with TOMB, who I think rode the only Convert there. We joked with an Eldo rider, who thought he'd show up on the only Eldo (there might have been 6 or more Loops)....they seem to be everywhere these days.

For me, the bike I had not seen or noticed before at this rally was the green 2-stroke Italjet trials bike:

[SLDMRossi]

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[TOMB]

Is it possible you could post a link for those that don't do facebook ?
It would be greatly appreciated.I do not subscribe to facebook
 I had a great time meeting some friends and seeing bikes that you only see at events kilt the IMOC
Gathering

Thank you

TOMB

[larrys]

A great show and great weather! There were two of Jimmy Adamo's race bikes there.
Larry

[SLDMRossi]

~ THE BIG FOUR-OH ~

40th Annual IMOC Rally

Steven Rossi

   Who would’a thunk it. Way back in the mid-1980’s when John Harris, Lynnea Stadlelmann and John Borella sparked what would become the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club (IMOC), that 40 years on, the cognoscenti would still be flying the flag with such two-wheeled fervor! But the dedication carries on and remains fueled by the spirit and emotion of green, white and red passion.

   So on Sunday, September 14, 2025, some 300 hardcore Italian-ophiles made their way to the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge, Massachusetts to celebrate. And what a party it was…judging by the cacophony of Conti pipes that thundered down Hamilton Road, through the Gun Club pine forest.

   The turnout of captivating Italian stallions was astounding, with something to savor for each and every palette. As usual, a full menu of Ducatis and Moto Guzzis book-ended the field, with a tasty assortment of the less common marques in the middle. Including a vast array of Italian race bikes which were the recognized 40th anniversary feature. Because racing is clearly the foundation of Italian motorcycle heritage.

   Meanwhile, racers require plenty of spare parts, of course. So this year, a good group of vendors showed up with a wide assortment of treasures to share. USCRA (United States Classic Racing Association) graciously participated as well, with a tent of their own.
 
   In keeping with the track sport theme, former Motorcycle Cruiser/Consumer News journalist Mark Zimmerman presented a special award in honor of noted racer Dr. John Wittner, who recently passed. Dr. John is best recognized for his Moto Guzzi exploits but those, in fact, came during the crescendo of his career. Before that, he was simply a dedicated club racer who always pulled for the underdog. Having grown up together around Philadelphia, Mark’s presentation was truly heart-felt.
   
   So here are the IMOC-ers that crossed the finish line at the head of the pack:

Best Aprilia … Vincenzo Garcia, 2023 Tuareg

Best Benelli … Steve D’Angelo, Supersport Racer

Best Etceterini … The Murphy Brothers, 1985 Italjet Trials

Best Italian Race Bike … Matt Phillips, 1960 Ducati 175 F3

Best Laverda … Ethan Corcoran, 1978 Jota

Best MV Agusta … Mike Randi, 2013 Brutale

People’s Choice Ducati … Mike Webber, 851

People’s Choice Moto Guzzi …Brian Dwinnell, 1975 Café

People’s Choice IMOC Award … Brian Dwinnell, 1975 Moto Guzzi Café

Dr. John Award … Randy Tefft, Moto Guzzi V65 Flat Tracker

   Once again, the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club also proved to be winners with their fine lunch offerings and available Bar. And the new breakfast sandwich opportunity took top honors, too. Last but not least, the weather was of grand champion caliber. It was simple spectacular!

   Next year’s IMOC Rally (the 41st) will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, back at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The Contract is signed and paid in full and the feature will be Italian Multi-Cylinder Machines (3, 4 and 6). That should allow enthusiasts to also attend the nearby Rice-o-Rama event, which will probably be held on the prior Sunday, September 13.

   Please be aware that due to increasing expense…and most importantly, our sole commitment to contribute to the J.D.R.F. (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) charity in a meaningful way…2026 admission will now be $15 per person. And as a reminder, Please: NO DOGS ALLOWED. This is an active Gun Club that has ongoing events…with live shooting! We want your dog to stay that way…thanks.

[chuck peterson]

A great show and great weather! There were two of Jimmy Adamo's race bikes there.
Larry

Really!! I didn’t make it…rats. My foto from those days

[sign216]

Is it possible you could post a link for those that don't do facebook ?
It would be greatly appreciated.I do not subscribe to facebook
 I had a great time meeting some friends and seeing bikes that you only see at events kilt the IMOC
Gathering

Thank you

TOMB

I'll post photos on the IMOC site, as soon as I get them and re-vamp the web page.

Joe