Author Topic: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11 (with pics)  (Read 6892 times)

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Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11 (with pics)
« on: October 03, 2026, 10:53:52 AM »
This one is gonna be a hoot. 

Less than a week away.

Ride what you have - just come on out.


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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2026, 12:25:26 PM »
Same dates as OK used to be????

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2026, 03:32:40 PM »
Same dates as OK used to be????

Maybe??? Those are just the dates that worked out nothing intentional.
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2026, 05:14:28 PM »
I want to be tat the frist one since Steve’s  Ar motor Guzzi Rally but.  I’m working at Barbers Raceway for some the races( been doing it for years) I’m driveling a hot race golf cart this year, but I done about everything their. So can’t be there. Rudy

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2026, 09:30:57 PM »
Same dates as OK used to be????

Close enough. 

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2026, 05:50:42 AM »
Tik Tok.

It's Tuesday already.

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2026, 08:19:26 AM »
Tik Tok.

It's Tuesday already.

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So far we have six states that will be represented.  :thumb:
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2026, 10:31:37 PM »
kind of forgot about this one.  Definitely maybe!
Motorcycles.

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2026, 07:40:18 AM »
There are some very scenic motorcycle roads and then there are some righteous switchbacks - for the adventurers.






The historic 1890 Oark Cafe




Highway 7, just north of Russellville.






And more.

All within an hours' ride.
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2026, 06:00:45 AM »
It's Thursday already.

Air up those tires and pack your gear.

See you there !

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2026, 06:35:56 PM »
We're here at the Quality Inn - Clarksville

My cell is 636.667.9816

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2026, 06:55:55 PM »
Day 5 out of Seattle has me in Pittsburg KS.
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2026, 09:05:55 PM »
Bill you should have told me you were coming to my hometown
Check your PM
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2026, 06:09:35 PM »
Have most of you made it home? Great event and some amazing riding. We did the closing ceremonies, gave out some awards and had steak dinners. I just really had fun and come to find out, as rally host, I’m not suppose to. O well we’ll try again next year. Looking at going to Jasper for 2027. Also looking like we may just make it a joint effort between La and Ar. Stay tuned
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2026, 08:05:12 PM »
Thanks John for a great rally. I had a good time and a great ride back home to Pittsburg KS
Doug in Pittsburg KS
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2026, 07:53:10 AM »
Good job, John.  Nice place.  Perfect weather !

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2026, 07:36:53 AM »
Yes, had a good time. Can't find a better group of people.
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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2026, 04:40:19 PM »
I think it was an excellent 1st year effort.  15 Moto Guzzi is what we counted.

Here's just a few pics









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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11 (with pics)
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2026, 07:04:06 PM »
Is Hankins Country Store open again?  (Red Oak Station in the pic)  It was closed for years the last time I was out that way.

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11 (with pics)
« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2026, 07:54:32 PM »
Is Hankins Country Store open again?  (Red Oak Station in the pic)  It was closed for years the last time I was out that way.

Yes.  They even added a gas pump.

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Re: Arkansas Rally Oct 9 - 11 (with pics)
« Reply #20 on: October 15, 2026, 08:40:10 AM »
A bit off topic but curious how long your riding season is in this area.  We are winding down here in northern Saskatchewan and 6 months till we hit the road again.  Always looking for a different winter destination
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