Middletown Motorcycle Mania 2018 Award Winners Announced

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More than 7,000 bikes and over 12,500 spectators filled the downtown Middletown area for the 13th Annual Motorcycle Mania.

MIDDLETOWN, CT — More than 7,000 bikes and over 12,500 spectators filled the downtown Middletown area for this week’s annual Middletown Motorcycle Mania. Award winners for the event, which has become the largest one day summer motorcycle event in New England, have been announced by Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jay Polke, along with Event Chairman Rich Greco. The 13th Annual Middletown Motorcycle Mania, presented by Hunter’s Ambulance, Hunter Limousines & the Hunter Family and driven by The Haymond Law Firm was held Aug 15 on Main Street in Middletown. This annual event is in memory of Dan M. Hunter, a founding sponsor and original committee member of Middletown Motorcycle Mania.

“The 13th Annual Middletown Motorcycle Mania was a huge success,” Chamber President Larry McHugh said in a press release. “I want to thank our sponsors, our vendors, City of Middletown personnel, especially the police, fire, public works, Mayor Drew, The Common Council and everyone who came out to support the event. Finally, I want to express my sincere appreciation to Event Chairman Rich Greco and our over 100 volunteers for their unbelievable support of Motorcycle Mania. To sign up for Middletown breaking news alerts and more, click here.

“This event gets bigger every year, and we are proud that its proceeds go to support Middletown youth programs. We are already looking forward to next year.”

The show bikes that were entered for awards were impressive and the following motorcycle owners were named the winners:

Middletown Motorcycle Mania Awards – 2018

1. Vern A. Hunter Vintage Bike Award, in Loving Memory of Vern and Barbara Hunter – presented by Hunter's Ambulance and Hunter Limousines

Winner is Joe Loguidice of Old Lyme for his 1958 Lombretta TV 175 Series 1

2. Best Vintage American Bike Award – presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines

Winner is Albert Sylvester of Southington for his 1977 Harley Davidson Café Racer

3. Best Vintage British Bike Award – presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines

Winner is Joe Crescimanno of Middletown for his 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750

4. Best Vintage European Bike Award – presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines

Winner is Maine Smith of Cheshire for his 1936 BMW R12

5. Best Vintage Japanese Bike Award – presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines

Winner is Dave Block of Plymouth for his 1982 Honda CBX

6. Dan M. Hunter "Functionality with Style" Award – presented by Hunter’s Ambulance & Hunter Limousines

Winner is Mike Serio of Madison for his 2010 Harley Davison Soft Tail Deluxe

7. The Haymond Law Award – presented by Haymond Law Office

Winner is Tony Schiavone of Middletown for his 2007 Harley Davidson Ultra

8. Liberty’s Choice Award – presented by Liberty Bank

Winner is Matt H of Meriden for his 2009 Honda CBR1000RR

9. Dimitri Moore Memorial Award - presented by Eli Cannon’s

Winner is Gary Roegiers of Middletown for his 2009 Custom Prostreet

10. C. Oscar Hedström Award – presented by Brookfield Indian Motorcycle

Winner is Joseph Chehy of Warwick, Rhode Island for his 2014 Indian Vintage

11. The Gengras Elite Award – presented by Gengras Motorcycles

Winner is Bob Vincent of Middletown for his 1997 Harley Davidson Heritage Springer FLSTS

12. The DBD Farkle Award – presented by Downtown Business District

Winner is John LaRosa of Middletown for his 2005 Harley Softail

13. Indian Motorcycle of Springfield Choice Award – presented by Indian Motorcycle of Springfield

Winner is Joe Adamowicz of Cromwell for his 1962 Harley Davidson PanHead

14. All-American Bike Award – presented by Bank of America

Winner is Kevin Fitzgerald of South Bridge, Massachusetts for his 2000 Harley Davidson 1200 XLH Sportster

15. The Flood Choice Award - presented by The Flood Law Firm

Winner is Jay Flannigan of Durham for his 2005 Harley Heritage

16. MedExpress Choice Award - presented by MedExpress Urgent Care

Winner is Scott Santor of Spencer, Massachusetts for his 2011 Hand Built Custom Chopper

17. Mayor’s Choice Award – presented by Middletown Mayor Daniel Drew

Winner is Ed Bartolotta of Cromwell for his 2012 Arlen Ness

Pictured: Diane Hunter-Kranich, Dana Hunter-Moyer, Donna Hunter, Dale Hunter, Dennis Hunter and Chairman of Middletown Motorcycle Mania Rich Greco pose with motorcyclist Joe Loguidice of Old Lyme and his 1958 Lombretta TV 175 Series 1 motorcycle. Loguidice was the winner of the Vern A. Hunter Vintage Bike Award, in Loving Memory of Vern and Barbara Hunter – presented by Hunter’s Ambulance and Hunter Limousines. De Kine Photo LLC.

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