Seventh Annual Open House
Dan Rouit Flat Track Museum
May 18th, 1998


Dan with AHRMA flat track coordinator Gary Davis


Dan Rouit hosted his seventh annual open house on Sunday May 18th. The event was very will attended as many fans and racers stayed in the area after Saturday nights AHRMA flat track race at Hanford. Besides the display of over twenty five restored flat trackers in the museum, many interesting bikes were shown by other  enthusiasts.     Ray Abrams showed one of the Champion framed, four cylinder Yamaha's which was ridden by Kenny Roberts. Marsh Runyon brought one of his Harley racers and a nice Triumph. A display of running stationary engines reminded many of much simpler times. A good selection of Midget dirt cars and race Karts also graced the lawn in front of the only exclusive flat track museum in the country.      A 1911 Indian 500cc board tracker is the oldest bike on display. Other makes represented include Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Bultaco and  Montesa. Frames manufactured by Trackmaster, Champion and  C&J are shown. Milwaukee V-twin racers include KX's and a 1977 XR 750. The walls lined with racing posters and a large bookcase full of old programs held the attention of the festive crowd. Memorabilia of dirt racers abound, including a rack of old leathers. Barbecue and beverages were enjoyed by many, who will surely made plans to attend again next year.


 
 
 
 

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