Cycle News Staff | April 17, 2024
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering returns to the lawns of The Quail Golf Club for its 14th time on Saturday, May 4. The premier motorcycle event will include more than 300 vintage and modern motorcycles on display, four featured classes, family-friendly cuisine and entertainment for all ages.
Rick Johnson will be honored at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Monterey, California.
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering announces that it will honor AMA Motocross and Supercross Champion Ricky Johnson as its Legend of the Sport on Saturday, May 4, at the Quail Golf Club. The two-wheel event will celebrate motorcycles from the past, present, and future, featuring over 300 on display. It will also feature a family-friendly environment with diverse offerings from food trucks and local vendors.
“I am thrilled to be honored at this year’s event,” said Johnson. “The Quail has such a diverse selection of motorcycles, new and old, and I can’t wait to swap stories with fellow riders on the lawn.”
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering event kicks off with The Quail Ride on Friday, May 3, where participants will enjoy a 100-mile ride through the backroads of the Monterey Peninsula and parade laps around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
“We are proud to honor Ricky Johnson as our 2024 Legend of the Sport for his passion and immense success in motorsports,” said Kai Lerman, managing director at The Quail Golf Club. “Legend of the Sport is meant to honor iconic individuals who have made significant contributions to motorcycling, and we could not think of anyone more deserving of this title.”
The main event set for May 4 will celebrate four featured classes, including the 25th Anniversary of Suzuki Hayabusa, the 30th Anniversary of the Ducati 916, the 100th Anniversary of the AMA and Vespa. There will also be more than 10 traditional classes that feature bikes of different styles, brands and decades.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (media previews begin at 9 a.m.)
WHERE:
The Quail Golf Club
8000 Valley Greens Drive
Carmel, Calif. 93923
2024 FEATURED CLASSES:
- 25th Anniversary of the Suzuki Hayabusa
- 30th Anniversary of the Ducati 916
- 100th Anniversary of the American Motorcyclist Association
- Vespa
LEGEND OF THE SPORT HONOREE:
Ricky Johnson, AMA and Motorsports Hall of Famer
TICKET INFORMATION:
- General Admission: $70
- VIP Credential: $185
- Children 13-18: $25
- Children 12 and Under: Free
Tickets are available at www.axs.com/festivals/514045.
MORE INFORMATION:
Learn more at www.peninsula.com/en/signature-events
