Gunstock has been at the center of motorcycle activities since the first Laconia Classic was run at the Gilford resort in 1938. Now in its 80th season, bike week continues to focus on the Gilford resort as it continues to draw thousands of motorcyclists for its Belknap Classic Vintage Race and the Gunstock Motorcycle Hillclimb.
Gunstock's Vintage Weekend starts out the motorcycle mania with two days of festivities on June 7-8. Starting out the commemoration on Saturday will be a Vintage Swapmeet which attracts bike and restoration aficionados for its eclectic mix of parts, pieces and personalities. The swapmeet shares the Saturday billing with the Belknap Vintage Bike Show & Observed Trials, the Trials being a test of motorcycling skill over the most rugged terrain imaginable including logs, stumps, boulders and stream beds. The Vintage Trials event has international sanctioning and competitors from Europe are expected. Admission for the Saturday event is only $10 and gates open at 8am.
On Sunday of Vintage Weekend, the mountains around Gunstock will reverberate with the sound of motorcycles dating from the 1930's thru the 1960's racing around the old Laconia Classic road course as the AMA/USCRA sanctioned Belknap Classic Vintage Race gets underway. Featuring the classic marquees of the era including Harleys, Indians, Ducattis, Triumphs, Nortons and others, the intense racing action makes for an exciting day at the track. Another spectator favorite is the sidecar races that feature a two-person team, the driver and "monkey" as they use their weight to negotiate the curvy track. Sunday's Classic Race admission is $20. A special weekend ticket is $20. Kids 10 and under are free with a paying adult. No coolers over 14" or glass bottles will be admitted into the event and no pets are allowed. The gates open on Sunday at 8am, practice starts at 10am and racing action begins at 1pm.
The annual Gunstock Motorcycle Hillclimb gets off to a rip roaring, full throttle start at 10:00am on June 11th. This year's event will feature 200 competitors (two runs each) as successful riders maneuvere their machines to the top of the steep 70 meter ski jump landing hill while the remaining riders provide non-stop thrills, chills and spills that are guaranteed to keep the crowd roaring. Featuring a variety of classes the Gunstock Motorcycle Hillclimb has attracted a growing crowd of spectators who appreciate its excitement. The gates open at 8am and admission is $10. No coolers over 14" or glass bottles will be admitted into the event and no pets are allowed.
More information on the Motorcycle Classic Vintage Weekend or the Motorcycle Hillclimb is available at 800-GUNSTOCK (293-4341 in the local calling area) or by clicking on www.gunstock.com. Gunstock is located on Route 11A in Gilford, NH.
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