Over 3000 people gathered at Quail Lodge & Golf Club’s celebration of motorcycle history and design, with over 200 of the world’s most valuable and unique motorcycles on display
Carmel, Calif. (May 6, 2023) – The 1939 Miller-Balsamo owned by John Goldman was selected as “Best of Show” out of over 200 entrants at the 13th Annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering presented by Medallia. The event’s highest honor was announced to over 3000 attendees at Quail Lodge & Golf Club’s annual event. Over 26 awards were given celebrating the designs and legacies of the world’s most iconic motorcycles.
Three new featured classes for 2023 led The Quail Motorcycle Gathering’s exhibition. Italian and Single, 1970s Vintage Muscle and ‘Bring on the Baggers’ joined 11 returning traditional classes, such as American, British, Italian, Japanese, Antique and Custom/Modified, in delighting motorcycle enthusiasts and casual fans alike.
Standout motorcycles on the grounds were three-time Grand Prix champion Wayne Rainey’s 1990 Yamaha YZR500 along with the first motorcycle Rainey piloted, a 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60. In the line-up of famous race machines was this year’s Legend of the Sport, Bubba Shobert’s 1985 Honda RS750D, one of only nine ever built. Four-time Grand Prix world champion, Eddie Lawson, also had a selection of flat track bikes from Yamaha and Bultaco on display.
“There is a euphoria exclusive to The Quail Motorcycle Gathering as a result of the enthusiasm of the patrons and the support of our event partners,” said Gordon McCall, director of motorsports for The Peninsula Signature Events. “The passion for two wheels is alive and well and this event represents such a wide range of the community, reminding us why we fell in love with motorcycles”
Motorcycle and lifestyle brands, including Yamaha, Bonhams, Corbin Saddles, Heidenau Tires and Mecum Auctions, displayed curated selections of bikes and new product and service offerings. Other highlight sponsors include Zero Motorcycles, Renard Motorcycles, Law Tigers, Gigi Montrose Moto Couture, AMA, Bring A Trailer, Combat Motorcycles, Oris Watches, Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, SDI Insulation/SDI Racing LLC, The Vintageant, Top 1 Oil, Why We Ride, Stellar Moto and Oxford Cigar Co.
“Best in Class” awards were granted to one motorcycle in each of the 14 featured classes, with the following honors also announced:
Antique 2nd Place Presented By Bonhams
1935 Moto Comfort MGC Grandsport 500
John Goldman
Antique 1st Place Presented By Bonhams
1929 Indian Four Cylinder 402
Mike Lynch
American 2nd Place
1959 Harley-Davidson Panhead
Thad Wolff
American 1st Place
1946 Indian Chief
Terry Kaluza
British 2nd Place Presented by Heidenau Tires
1964 Triumph TR6SC
Brandon Smith
British 1st Place Presented by Heidenau Tires
1939 Triumph T100 Tiger
Richard & Jill Scardigli
Italian 2nd Place
1974 Ducati 750GT
Scott Somers
Italian 1st Place
1974 Laverda SFC
Peter Richardson
Japanese 2nd Place
1966 Honda CA77 Dream
Brad Yuill
Japanese 1st Place
1981 Yamaha RD350 LC
Chris Upton
Other European 2nd Place
1973 BMW R75/5
Kenneth Morris
Other European 1st Place
1937 BMW R5
Scott Smith
Competition On Road
1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma Walter Wolf Edition
Thomas Adler
Competition Off Road
1971 Bultaco Persang M68
Steven Poggi
Choppers Award
1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
Richard Best
Custom/Modified 2nd Place
1947 Indian Chief
Eugene & Mary Garcin
Custom/Modified 1st Place
Hazen Special Velocette Custom
Marco Diaz
Extraordinary Bicycles & Scooter Award
1962 Vespa Gran Sport 160
Rob Fuller & Megan Ful
Arlen Ness Memorial Award
1975 Honda 550 F
Keith Young
Hagerty HVA Preservation Award
1961 Ducati Racer (Competition On Road)
Frank Scurria
Why We Ride Award
1976 MV Agusta Mini Bike (Italian & Single)
Marilyn Wiersema
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award
1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro 60
Wayne Rainey
‘Bring on the Baggers’ Presented by MotoAmerica
1972 Moto Guzzi El Dorado
Daniel Crowley
1970s Vintage Muscle
1978 Honda 750 Seeley
Paul Murphy
Italian & Single Presented by Top 1 Oil
1956 AeroCapriolo Corsa 75
Robb Talbott
Spirit Of The Quail Award
1956 AeroCapriolo Corsa 75 (Italian & Single)
Robb Talbott
Best Of Show Award
1939 Miller-Balsamo 200 Carenata
John Goldman
Other highlights of the occasion were AMA Hall of Famer and 2023 Legend of the Sport Honoree Bubba Shobert participating in a Fireside Chat and a selection of local fan-favorite food and beverage options courtesy of Brother Bear BBQ, Marianne’s Ice Cream, MMMChurros, Nitro Cycle, R Truck Food Truck and Sabor Latin Fusion.
Please visit Peninsula Signature Event’s website for more information on all its events, and follow The Quail Events on Facebook and Instagram.
Fast Facts
- Over 3000 attendees
- Over 200 bikes on display
- Three featured classes
- Italian and Single
- 1970s Vintage Muscle
- ‘Bring on the Baggers’
- 11 traditional classes
- American
- British
- Italian
- Other European
- Japanese
- Competition On Road
- Competition Off Road
- Antique
- Custom/Modified
- Choppers
- Extraordinary Bicycles and Scooters Class
About The Peninsula Signature Events
The Peninsula Signature Events are organized by The Peninsula Hotels, dedicated to creating world-class bespoke events at its properties. Quail Lodge & Golf Club is home to the following Peninsula Signature Events: The Quail Ride, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, The Quail Rally and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Visit peninsula.com/signatureevents for more information.
About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group that is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Istanbul. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.
