11/12/2011 - Medina MN; Atten-SHUN! Victory Motorcycles recommends you best have a spit-shine on your boots and get locked into the program - The World's Most Famous Gunnery Sergeant, R. Lee Ermey, better known as The "Gunny" and best known for his movie role in Full Metal Jacket and television's "Mail Call" program, is coming to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California.
The Gunny will storm the Long Beach Convention Center on December 9 and 10, and take command of the Victory Motorcycles display to host Gunny's Toys for Tots Saddlebag Challenge. The Gunny is directing you to bring your new, unwrapped toys into the Victory display to fill up all the motorcycle saddlebags with gifts for underprivileged kids this upcoming holiday season. In addition, his team has put together a special ticket promotion - purchase tickets to the show online by November 24th, 2011, enter "ToysforTots" as the promotions code, and save dollars off the admission, and TWO BUCKS of each adult one-day ticket bought will go directly to Toys for Tots! That's right - we all win!
"Listen up, times have been tough - but I know motorcycle riders are tougher," barks The Gunny. "It's a simple deal - you bring a toy donation and drop it in the saddlebags at the Victory display, and me and the team from Victory have a little gift for you. I don't care what kind of bike you ride in on - but I'm ordering you to bust out that toy, get it to the show and bury the Victory crew in donations. And these saddlebags are huge - so don't you dare wuss out with some junky little toy out of a cereal box! "
As a bonus, the first 200 people to donate a toy in the Victory display get additional gift from the show! Gunny will station himself at various times during the day at the Victory Display on December 9 and 10 to greet fans, pose for pictures and hand out a special gift for those taking part in The Gunny's Toys for Tots Saddlebag Challenge.
Friday afternoon also features the worldwide reveal of an exciting new Victory model, plus master builders, Brian and Laura Klock of KlockWerks Kustoms will debut a customized version of the new bike on Saturday! The Victory Motorcycles display now features the new Victory Map Room presented by RoadRUNNER Magazine with editors from the publication offering maps and advice for those ready to see what's on the other side of the horizon.
The Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Long Beach Convention Center will also feature an opportunity to demo ride the latest Victory models. Other show activities include live stunt performances, seminars and vendors, making this the crown jewel event in the 12-show series. For more show information and to purchase discounted tickets online, go to www.motorcycleshows.com.
Victory Motorcycles Action-Packed Weekend Schedule at Progressive International Motorcycle Show at The Long Beach Convention Center:
Friday December 9
4:00 p.m. - show opens
4:00-9:00 p.m. - The Gunny's Toys for Tots Saddlebag Challenge
5:00 p.m. -
Worldwide Reveal of a NEW Victory Model!
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - The Gunny Autograph Session
9:00 p.m. - Show closes<
Saturday December 10
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Demo rides open
9:30 a.m. - Show opens
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Gunny's Toys for Tots Saddlebag Challenge
10:30 a.m. - Laura Klock mini seminar - Racing on the Salt
11:00 a.m. - RoadRUNNER mini seminar - SoCal Tours
12:00 p.m. - The Gunny Autograph Session
1:00 p.m. - Worldwide Reveal of Klock Werks Kustom motorcycle!
1:30 p.m. - Brian and Laura Klock autograph session
3:00 p.m. - The Gunny Autograph Session
4:30 p.m. - RoadRUNNER Mini Seminar - SoCal Destinations
6:30 p.m. - Klocks Mini Seminar - How to approach a custom project
8:00 p.m. - Show closes
Sunday December 11
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Demo rides open
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Gunny's Toys for Tots Saddlebag Challenge
10:30 a.m. - RoadRUNNER mini seminar - SoCal Destinations
12:00 p.m. - Laura Klock mini seminar - a family that builds together stays together
2:00 p.m. - RoadRUNNER mini seminar - A family road trip by motorcycle
5:00 p.m. - Show closes
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Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry, among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles. The Company has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with Victory motorcycles and the acquisition of the Indian motorcycle brand.
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