db22 here, checking in from the bluffs overlooking the beautiful, frozen-solid Mississippi. Our contact at Two Brothers Honda is Ben George, 608-781-3360, ben@2brotherspowersports.com. Two Brothers is in for shop space and publicity -- I'll call the local radio and TV outlets as the relay approaches.
We should ask the banner/logo people to run up a banner that will feature all the sponsors' logos -- Road America and one or two of the MC magazines would look great up there, and having them sign on would be a big encouragement to smaller outfits to get on board.
On another note, I kinda hope we drop the Godzilla mascot . . . here we'll be, riding our "Jappers" through HD's home turf in time of war . . . we shouldn't do or show anything that might paint us as unpatriotic. Remind people that CB750s were made in Ohio for a while, and all veterans on the ride should wear some emblem of service. And somebody should display the U.S. flag as we ride into towns where media coverage will be present. Maybe I'm being too image-conscious, but I want this party to rock through the Upper Midwest without incident.
Dennis, I hope you had a great trip and got home from NY without trouble.