Sadly there were only two of my beloved Laverda’s but I guess that means if I enter one of mine next year I won’t have to worry too much about the competition. There were also regular bikes like a nice Honda 600 F2 and numerous Ducati’s. Sadly there was no new Norton V4 but there were lots of other great bikes, good food and Kenny Roberts Sr was onsite for a meet/greet.įor 2017 there were over 250 entries, ranging from unobtainum like the aforementioned Britten to beautiful restorations such as the Brough Superior pictured above. The Quail event has been going on for about 9 years and this year was celebration of Norton.
Tickets were $85 online and $95 on site which is pricey but included a really nice lunch and the cost does cut down keep the crowd size down so you can actually interact with the bikes on display. (Note- for anyone attending next year, bring a good coat, it can be surprisingly cold in California in May). The event is held in Carmel California which is about 2 hours south of San Francisco. Personally I think its a combination of all of these criteria and I am pleased to let our faithful RSBFS readers know that the Quail Motorcycle gathering last weekend met all the above. How about having someone famous attend and speak to the crowd or having good food and/or music, do these impact what makes a great motorcycle event? But what are the criteria that makes for a great motorcycle event? How about a concourse-level gathering where you can see some unobtanium up close, such as Britten V1000 or Mondial dustbin racer? Or maybe its a meet with a wide variety of brands and types in different conditions? What about crowd size – some events can be truly massive and you meet people from all over the world, others are quite small and focused on a particular type of bike. Here at RSBFS we have certain criteria for what makes a great RSBFS candidate. Guests will enjoy exquisite motorcars on display and culinary pavilions, with the ease of onsite parking.UPDATE: The linked FLICKR album now contains pictures of the 2017 winners. The Quail will continue to create an enhanced experience for attendees and sponsors alike. Held in conjunction with The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, is the 25th Annual Bonhams Motorcar Auction on the western grounds of Quail Lodge & Golf Club offering easy access, plenty of convenient parking, and lots of sunshine amidst the famous Carmel scenery. Sponsors also provide today's cream-of-the-crop luxury cars to be sampled by guests on local roads.įor nineteen years, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering has provided an unparalleled and exclusive experience for motorsports enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to enjoy rare collections of fine automobiles and motorcycles in a garden-party setting on the rolling greens of Quail Lodge & Golf Club. Since its inception, it has combined a lush setting on a golf course nestled against the Santa Lucia mountain range with exceptional cuisine and the finest examples of vintage sporting automobiles seen during the week. The crown jewel in a whirlwind of events is The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. For ten days each August, connoisseurs and enthusiasts from around the world converge on the Monterey Peninsula to celebrate the ultimate in automotive design, engineering and camaraderie among fellow aficionados.