Page 55 - Laconia Rally News 2020

POASSPORT PROGRAM GETS A MAKEOVER!
ur dedicated Passport enthusiasts have logged thousands of miles each year completing the Laconia Passport Program for the thrill of the ride and to earn a one-of-kind souvenir. Their travels have brought them to hidden gems throughout New Hampshire and Maine and introduced them to places they may have never seen otherwise. We love hearing the stories of the plan- ning that goes into mapping out the routes to complete the Passport and get it done before the end of the rally. Most Passport riders earn their stamps within three days, but we have had some epic one-day completers! Such dedication!
The Passport Program will take a break for 2020, but when we relaunch it ahead of the 100th Anniversary in 2023 – it will be bigger and better than ever! Each year, our goal is to entice riders to visit businesses that are off the beaten path or in locations they may not have thought to ride to in previous years.
Our future program will include more options for com- pletion and possibly even themed rides (museum tours, great-eateries, lake tours, mountain tours, etc.). We have lot of ideas and we would love to hear from you too! Email us with your ideas at info@laconiam- cweek.com and maybe you’ll see your tour in the New and Improved, Laconia Passport Program!
The famous, Bob Stegmaier, captures photos for the Rally News all week!
Thank you, to the thousands of Passport riders over the last 6 years of the program – we know you’ll love the relaunch! We also owe a HUGE THANK YOU to AMSOIL, our title sponsor of the Passport Program for all 6 years! Because of their financial support of the pro- gram as well as the support of the stamp locations, we have been able to offer this program to riders for FREE!H
RJ, Bill, Robert, and Bevil, the long standing champs of the Passport Program.
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Barry Robertson of Blue Hill, Maine. Winner of the 2019 Passport Program.
Photo Courtesy: Laconia MC Week
Photo Courtesy: Laconia MC Week
Photo Courtesy: Michael Frederic