1947 Knucklehead Replica Awarded by National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa

The National Motorcycle Museum's annual motorcycle fundraising program offered a striking orange and black 1947 Knucklehead Replica. Thousands of entrants have been excited to know who would win the bike. In the witnessed December 30, 2011 drawing Mark Vance of Rockford, Illinois became the lucky winner. Mark is among thousands who donated to support the Museum and hoped to win. 

       Mark Vance first learned about the Knucklehead Replica the Museum was giving away back in August. "I procrastinated, but finally bought six tickets. It was mostly to support the Museum. I didn't expect to win," said Mark. "I was watching some TV on the December 30th when my cell phone rang. Hearing it was Jeff from the Museum I figured it was about my gift card not working. I tried to say something intelligent, but I was speechless when Jeff said I had won the bike!" 
        Mark is a long time motorcyclist from a motorcycling family. He started on a home-built mini-bike, then rebuilt a late 1960's Harley-Davidson 125 dirt bike with his dad, later moved on to bigger bikes. His main ride now is a Victory Jackpot. Mark's other passion is trap shooting. In addition to several Midwestern state championships he's won in the past few years, he's the 2009 U.S. Open Remington Nitro 27 Handicap Yardage Runner Up. 
       While a trip to Museum has been in Mark's plans ever since he was nearby at the J&P Cycles Open House a couple of years ago,  he says he'll be there soon to claim his 2011 Knucklehead. "I've looked over the Museum on the website, and that's where I learned about the raffle and decided to support the Museum. It'll be great to visit, meet Jeff, the director and see all the great motorcycles and memorabilia first hand and pick up my new bike!" 
        The Museum has tickets ready for its 2012 fundraiser bike. You can learn all about the National Motorcycle Museum and make your donation to get a chance to win by going to www.nationalmcmuseum.org. You might be ask lucky as Mark Vance. 
       Cruise into the National Motorcycle Museum, located at 102 Chamber Drive in Anamosa, Iowa, and experience the extensive display of over 320 motorcycles from around the world as well as thousands of photographs, posters, postcards and pieces of motorcycle memorabilia, plus a fabulous collection of antique toys. The Museum is open 9 - 5 seven days a week, year around and Museum Members are admitted free. Becoming a member is easy and quick. Admission is $8.00 except during special events. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The National Motorcycle Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. For more information, call 319-462-3925 or plan your visit to the Museum on the web at www.nationalmcmuseum.org.