Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Announces “Malcolm!” – New Exhibit Honoring Multi-Faceted Malcolm Smith Star-studded West Coast June 7 preview followed by July 26 Museum Grand Opening PICKERINGTON, OHIO – The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announces “Malcolm!,” a new exhibit honoring the legendary career of off-road racing champion, movie star, motorcycling ambassador, tireless fundraiser and mega-dealer Malcolm Smith. Inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998, Smith – supported by noted colleagues and friends – will return to help dedicate “Malcolm!” on July 26, 2007 at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. The dedication ceremony will be preceded by a special June 7 exhibit preview and Museum fundraiser at Smith’s Riverside, CA, dealership. “Malcolm!” is presented by Tucker Rocky. One of the most multi-faceted competitors ever to take to the dirt, Smith wowed fans for over three decades with numerous trips to the victory podium. His racing career included six Baja 1000 victories, four Baja 500 wins, eight gold medals at the International Six Day Trials (ISDT) and a collection of four-wheel victories. However, it was his co-starring role in the 1971 moto movie epic On Any Sunday that garnered him the most recognition. Produced by Bruce Brown and Steve McQueen, the movie helped launch America’s love affair with dirt biking – and introduced Malcolm to scores of new fans. Ever active and passionate about motorcycling, Smith today continues his work as an industry ambassador and successful multi-line motorcycle dealer. He also donates his time to give back to the country where he left such an impression as a racer: Smith’s annual charity ride across the Baja Peninsula, Six Days of Baja, has grown to include seventy-five riders and to-date has contributed over $350,000 to orphanages in Mexico. “Malcolm!” is the fourth in a series of Legends exhibits at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Curated by long-time friend and colleague Tom White of White Brothers Performance, the exhibit will feature machines and memorabilia from Smith’s own collection. Significant motorcycles will include Smith’s first race bike, a 1950 Matchless, and the Husqvarna 400 Cross he rode in On Any Sunday. Additional bikes include Smith’s first-ever motorcycle, a Lambretta 125DL, and the 1967 Husqvarna ISDE 250 he rode to his first ISDT gold medal. Ephemera such as trophies from Smith’s Baja 1000 victories, ISDT gear, personal photographs and previously unseen video will illustrate his illustrious career. Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Executive Director Mark Mederski says Smith’s career, and continued contributions to the motorcycling industry, made him a natural choice for the Museum’s Hall of Legends. Mederski says, “Smith has won legions of fans over the years. Through racing, business, and charitable work he has raised the stature of the motorcycling industry as a whole and we are proud to feature his story in the Hall of Legends.” Smith, accompanied by family and friends, will cut the ribbon at the exhibit’s dedication, providing a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to visit the Museum and witness motorcycling history. Two Opportunities for Everyone to Celebrate Malcolm! Malcolm Smith’s legions of friends, family and colleagues will gather on June 7 at 7 pm for an exhibit preview at Malcolm Smith Motorsports in Riverside, CA. The event is open to the public and, in addition to a first glimpse of several exhibit motorcycles and memorabilia, will feature an exclusive live auction benefiting the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Items up for bid range from a Jeremy McGrath autographed Bell Moto-8 helmet to autographed On Any Sunday movie posters. For more information on the exhibit preview event, visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org. The following month, “Malcolm!” opens at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, OH for a one-year engagement. The dedication ceremony and reception is scheduled for 6 pm Thursday July 26 and is open to the public. Colleagues such as fellow On Any Sunday star and Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mert Lawwill will join Smith at the official ribbon cutting and opening reception. While at the Museum, visitors can also enjoy “Motocross America,” the extensive exhibit tracing America’s original action sport, on the Museum’s main gallery level. Scheduled to precede the July 27 – 29 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH, “Malcolm!” is the perfect beginning to an entire weekend of world-class motorcycle heritage and history. Collectors Invited to Contribute Collectors wishing to lend their Smith bikes or ephemera in support of the exhibit are invited to contact Executive Director Mark Mederski at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Says Mederski, “With a versatile career like Malcolm Smith’s, we expect a treasure trove of additional bikes, photos and ephemera preserved in private collections. While we have already identified a good selection of these, we enthusiastically welcome additions that help us create the ultimate Smith retrospective.” Mederski can be reached at (614)856-2222 or [email protected]. For a complete online biography of Malcolm Smith, visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame section at www.motorcyclemuseum.org. About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult admission is $10 per person; students 12 – 17, $3. AMA members $5. Seniors receive a $2 discount and members of motorcycle clubs and organizations are eligible for a $1 discount per ticket. A $25.00 family rate and group rates are also available. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.