McWilliams Added to Budweis Custom Show Jury at Indian Riders Fest
Ceske Budejovice ('Budweis'), Czech Republic
June 13-16, 2024
The only custom show 100% dedicated to Indian motorcycles, the 'AMD Approved' 2024 Budweis Indian Motorcycle Custom Show is slated for the 2024 Indian Riders Fest (IRF) in the Czech Republic from 13 to 16 June. After the success of the 2023 show, the organizers have achieved a lot for 2024 and anticipate another record attendance.
With entries allowed right up to the event (competitors can pre-register online in advance if they want to), this year's Judging Jury already features noteworthy industry professionals such as Brian Klock of Klock Werks fame, AMD World Championship Brand Director Onno Wieringa, Carey Hart and Indian Motorcycle's Head of Design Ola Stenegärd.
The latest news is that they will be joined in their mission of awarding recognition to the year's crop of the finest Indian Motorcycle platform custom projects by Indian Motorcycle Racing's internationally respected race legend and 'Bagger Meister' Jeremy McWilliams.
Event Director Jean-Marie Guyon told AMD: "We are delighted to have Jeremy representing the performance culture that has always been the beating heart of Indian Motorcycle, ever since its earliest days. Jeremy's exploits in the 'King Of The Baggers' race series in the United States in recent years have brought the track racing star to a whole new audience. When it comes to checking out the handling and performance chops of custom builds, we couldn't have asked for a keener eye.
"Indian Motorcycle continues to increase its commitment to Indian Riders Fest each year, and we couldn't be happier than having its backing to help keep Indian Riders Fest and keeping it as the largest Indian Motorcycle rider gathering and owner festival in the world."
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| Indian Motorcycle's Head of Design Ola Stenegärd |
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| Brian Klock |
The 'AMD Approved' 'Budweis' Bike Show at this third edition of the event is slated to occupy one complete hall on the IRF site at Ceské Budjovice (Budweis) in the South Bohemia area of the Czech Republic.
'Back in Time'
This year, Indian Riders Fest is themed "Back in Time" and will showcase the 1970s, 80s and 90s - "a time when music fueled our freedom and life thrived without social media," says Jean-Marie. "We invite everyone to embrace the freedom of those decades, let music take us back in time and celebrate the essence of personal connections.
"IRF24 isn't just a music trip - it's an opportunity to build genuine friendships with fellow Indian Motorcycle enthusiasts, share our tales and celebrate the joy of real face-to-face interactions. Join us to honor simpler times."
This year's Indian Riders Fest will be featuring the biggest fleet of demo bikes yet - with enthusiasts able to test ride around 20 of the latest 2024 Indian Motorcycle models. There will be exclusive guided motorcycle tours at IRF24 (pre-registration essential), and for those who have journeyed through Europe, the gates are opening early this year - on Thursday, 13th June, at 14:00 hrs.
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| Jeremy McWilliams |
There will also be a new Parade Ride Route this year, with a 40 km fully safeguarded, national and local police endorsed route, with roads being closed specifically for the event.
Plus, a chance to 'Win Big' in the Indian Riders Fest 2024 Grand Lottery with a range of great prizes headlined by the chance to win a brand new Model Scout 2025 101 Edition.
In addition to the 2023 classes, the 'Budweis' Custom Show sees the introduction of a ClubStyle/Performance Bagger class and, to allow even more creativity, the new Freestyle class is the only category where entrants do not need to be road legal - however, competitors in all classes must be able to start and ride their builds onto the podium to accept their awards.
The seven classes are:
• Indian Scout
• Indian Chief/Non-Fairing
• Indian Motorcycle Bagger
• Indian Motorcycle Vintage
• Indian FTR/Sportbike
• Indian Motorcycle ClubStyle/ Performance Bagger
• Indian Motorcycle Freestyle