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Say it ain't so
Honda Hoot 2009 Canceled Due to Economic Uncertainty
12/19/08 Torrance, CA: American Honda announced today that the 2008 Honda Hoot will bring to a close 15 years of what has been one of the most successful motorcycle rallies in history. Over the years, almost a quarter of a million guests attended the Honda Hoot which was born in the hills of Ashville North Carolina and eventually moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. At the first event, a little over 3000 attendees enjoyed what would grow to become one of the largest rallies in North America
The Hoot set new precedence for what a motorcycle rally should be, offering not only a wonderful opportunity to test ride new products but also focusing on family fun and growing the industry from the ground up. Based on the current economic crunch which may have significant impact on our customers during 2009, American Honda will take this time to seek out new and innovative ways to engage with our customers so that we can continue to ride together.
American Honda extends our deepest gratitude to the more than 1,300 volunteers who helped make the Honda Hoot a success and to all our event sponsors, to our two host cities, Knoxville, Tennessee and Asheville, North Carolina, and especially to all the good people who helped make the Hoot such a great event.
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The Honda "Hoot" you got to be Fickin kidding me, Golly Gee we had a wonderful time at the "Honda Hoot" you meet the nicest people......
Ummm I think there marketing department has been watching to many Brady Bunch re-reruns personally.......I am sure there was more root beer available then one person could drink at that event.
Ummm I think there marketing department has been watching to many Brady Bunch re-reruns personally.......I am sure there was more root beer available then one person could drink at that event.
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American Honda extends our deepest gratitude to the more than 1,300 volunteers who helped make the Honda Hoot a success and to all our event sponsors, to our two host cities, Knoxville, Tennessee and Asheville, North Carolina, and especially to all the good people who helped make the Hoot such a great event.
too bad for American Honda
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As long as Hooters does well, it doesn't matter.
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Maybe if they held it in Japan it would draw the right crowd - ya think? 
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I guess I'll turn around and head back home. I left for this event two days ago on my Trail 90. I guessed I'd be there by summer. Thanks for the heads up guys!
Last edited by 47Norton; Jan 12, 2009 at 04:49 PM.