The exhibit at the
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
about celebrities and the bikes they like to ride continues
to draw famous names.
The latest celebrity, actor
Tom Arnold, will join
fellow riding enthusiasts at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, on June 27 and 28 to celebrate
the grand opening of the Museum's latest exhibit, "MotoStars:
Celebrities + Motorcycles." "MotoStars" spotlights over 100
of the country's most passionate celebrity moto enthusiasts,
their motorcycles and personal memorabilia.
A lifelong motorcyclist, Arnold has written, produced or
starred in over 150 movies and television shows. His recent
projects include the films "Pride" and the upcoming "Gardens
of the Night."
A 2008 Victory Vision Street motorcycle commissioned by
Arnold for a charity auction is on display in the "MotoStars:
Celebrities + Motorcycles" exhibit. The bike was designed by
Arnold's longtime riding buddy and legendary special effects
wizard, Stan Winston, with colors inspired by the recent
blockbuster "Iron Man," which featured special effects by
the Stan Winston Studios.
After an illustrious career that spanned four decades and
featured the creation of iconic visual effects, including
the dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park," the extraterrestrials from
"Aliens," and the robots from "Terminator," Winston passed
away on June 15, 2008. The Victory Vision Street he designed
continues to carry forward his legacy and will be auctioned
off on eBay in July. Proceeds will benefit two of the
charities Arnold frequently works with, the Camp del Carazon
and Operation Homefront. The motorcycle will remain on
display in "MotoStars" until the winning bidder takes it
home in August.
Arnold is one of many prominent personalities contributing
motorcycles and memorabilia to the "MotoStars: Celebrities +
Motorcycles" exhibit. Actors, artists, athletes, musicians,
bike builders and industry leaders have all provided
priceless machines and exclusive ephemera for the milestone
exhibit.
The grand opening celebration for "MotoStars: Celebrities +
Motorcycles" begins with a VIP gala and charity auction
today, Friday June 27, at 7 p.m. The celebration continues
on Saturday, June 28, with the official ribbon-cutting, a "MotoStars"
panel discussion and an autograph session.
In addition to Arnold, these events will be attended by
Gary Davis, motorcycle stunt director and coordinator for
movies such as "Terminator 2" and "Independence Day"; Debbie
Evans, stunt rider in over 200 movies, including "Mr. & Mrs.
Smith" and "Spider Man 2"; Dan Haggerty, actor best-known
for his role as Grizzly Adams in "The Life and Times of
Grizzly Adams"; Perry King, actor whose starring roles
include the television series "Riptide" and movie "The Lords
of Flatbush"; and Austin Weiss, builder for musician Lil'
John, comic Carolos Mencia and will.i.am of the Black Eyed
Peas.
All grand opening events for "MotoStars: Celebrities +
Motorcycles" are open to the public. Please call (614)
856-2222 or see the
event page for additional
information.
