The fourth annual Iron Horse motorcycle shooting is about to begin in the center of the city of Amarill. On Wednesday, July 16, there will be stages of practice. The event combines elite police officers and civilian motorcyclists from all over North America for three days for motorcycle skills – and the mission to support the first Panhandle response participants.
He organized 100 Texas Panhandle Club in cooperation with the Car Department of the Amarill Police Department, the event will take place on July 17-19 at the Santa Fe Pavilion, 401 S. Grant St. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to participate.
Competitor on July 16 During the internship, he carries out an accuracy course before the “Iron Horse” motorcycle shooting in Amarillo. The event checks motorcycle control, speed and skills associated with the challenges of technical cones.
Accuracy on the pavement
Motorcyclists will face time challenges in two different courses – a strict placement of accuracy under the covered pavilion and a speed course in the adjacent asphalt party.
“It is about craftsmanship – it is about security,” SGT said. Trent Thomas, 19 -year -old Amarillo Police Veteran and Motorcycle Division. “If you can control your bike here, you are more prepared – traffic, during persecution or during a rescue call.”
SGT. Trent Thomas with the Amarill Police Department on July 16 Sets the exact cones against the Iron Horse Motorcycle Shooting in the Santa Fe Depot Pavilion in the center of the Amarillo. Tom, a 19 -year -old veteran, helps to design event competitions.
Tom said the competition helps motorcyclists create instincts that directly force the field.
“We had officers to avoid accidents for the skills they improved here,” he said. “We hope you never need it, but when you do it, it’s important.”
A long way for a worthy reason
John Jenkins, a motorcycle instructor from Calgary, Alberta, drove more than 1,300 miles with his bicycle at the end of the truck to compete for the third consecutive year. He said the Amarillo event stands out among national constituencies.
“There is a level of professionalism and community you can’t find everywhere,” Jenkins said. “You seem to be training with a goal.”
John Jenkins, a motorcycle instructor from Calgary, Alberta, returns to his third year Iron Horse Shoot Out July 16th. He traveled more than 1,300 miles to Amarillo to compete and exacerbate rescue skills with police motorcyclists from all over the country.
Jenkins appreciates the event by improving not only his own skills but also his students’ skills when he returns home.
“These skills saved my and students’ lives on the road,” he said. “You create muscle memory here, so when something happens in real life, your body knows what to do until your brain caught up.”
Workouts that return
While motorcyclists are improving their technique, the event also accumulates money 100 Texas Panhandle Club, which provides emergency financial support and resources to firefighters and law enforcement officers in 26 counties.
A non -profit organization usually increases from $ 50,000 to $ 60,000 during shooting. Funds help to submit:
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$ 20,000 in 24 hours for Fallen First Responder family
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Immediately for $ 5,000 for injuries
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Purchase of equipment for departments without budget
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The first -reacting persons’ mental health and wellness conference
Executive Director Suzanne Talley from the Texas Panhandle 100 Club said that raising funds were going with honoring those who serve.
“When people go out and support this event, they do more than watching the show,” she said. “They support men and women who risk their lives to our communities.”
2024. The organization has collected more than 900,000 USD within eight weeks to help 54 volunteer fire departments affected by devastating fires.
Opening ceremony and community support
The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 8 am with the remarks of the Mayor of Amarillo Cole Stanley, the interim police chief Jimmy Johnson and the regional fire and law enforcement officials.
“This ceremony honors the performance service,” said Talley. “This is a reminder of why we are driving.”
The public is invited to participate in every day competition. Motorcyclists pay entry and banquet taxes, and additional funds are collected from slow driving tickets and sponsorship contributions.
Returning sponsors include Full Smile Dental (delivery sponsor), IVRS Wellness, ATMOS Energy, ADG, Happy State Bank, Creative Cannon and Panhandle Eye Group.
Visit Texaspanhandle100Club.org to get information about events, direct scores or victims.
This article initially appeared at Amarillo Globe-News: Iron Horse Shoot Out brings national motorcyclists to Amarillo