Gregory's Indian 500+

Posted on Social Media late last week ... Well over 700 Indian Bikes there. Guinness forced a second run due to restricting their rules after previous shenanigans a few years previous. Few overheated, others threw in the towel, but when the smoke cleared, 651 Indians roared in on the second try. I want to say personally, Thank You to the 650 friends of mine who came for the ride of our lifetime. Although this may seem as just a blink in our lives, we, together, truly had a moment somewhere in time. Congratulations, your Guinness record of 651 still stands 5 years today ! - Rob Gregory This was a great event put on by Rob Gregory and his team - And yes being part of a Guinness World Record was kool - But the charities we supported that weekend was the main accomplishment... -Danny Flucke Had to be there to appreciate it. GREAT PEOPLE, GREAT TIME! - RickkciR

 Start your Engines!  Let the Bullshit begin! Year after year since this great event happened in 2019, someone has been blathering BS every year ... supposedly going to break it this year.. then .. it's next year... or is it the year after that?  Well, once again ... as happens every single year for almost a decade...  here we go. Will the record be broken?  Probably not, but for reasons beyond one's control.  An even better event has sprung up that will have 3 digits worth of folks attending again next year in Montana.  Corporate has had enough of the BS and is pressing hard.  Dealers in the area have had enough.  Even heard ... actually spoke .. to folks that have a really funny surprise awaiting to spring. Sure thing.. .more than 651 in '25?  Nope "SCAM!"

 In place for four years!  EPIC Event

 Gotta' admit.. this one surprised me!  It went down this past weekend and almost slipped by me.  Gal that cleans our home mentioned it to me.  What really surprised me is Rob Gregory was involved with this one, which is nothing short of .. AWESOME. Spoke to him yesterday with a quick question.  "gotta ask .. how many?"   His response: " I think it was 540 bikes and 700 ish people" How awesome is that?  That is a LOT.  No bragging on the 'net.  No Guinness crap.  Ladies rolled in, had a great time and someone left with a new motorcycle, via a giveaway (an actual giveaway!).  Actually, many new bikes. I saw where I lot of ladies were buying bikes at the Rally from him, but I didn't connect the dots until yesterday..  Good for you ladies'!

 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. what a day that was!   Over 700 bikes rolled in for that day.  After the smoke cleared, and a second try, 651 bikes set a new world record.  The previous record was KRUSHED, KICKED to the KURB.  The new record of 651 will stand for MANY more years to Kome!

Few more weeks to go August will be here in 2021 and folks will realize why the Gregory 500 Event in October of 2019 was such a huge ordeal because the record will still stand!

 "Records are meant to be Broke"  Of course they are, but pick your battles wisely.   To get to the 651 mark in October of '19, took a year of planning and major effort by many, many people.  It had the backing / support of Corporate (though they kept quiet for the most part).  Was put together by one of the top dealers in the country. Was held in conjunction with an annual event. Others have tried recently to no avail.  Others have had attempted to derail the Oct '19 event, but failed.  Others have attempted to use this event to leverage their own for the future.  How?  As a minimum, 'they' used FB as a medium to attempt to 'friend' most all that attended, to then advertise their own attempt in the future. As we move forward, know the history of those that say they are putting together an event/attempt.  Be wary of promises that can't be kept. Be wary of funds that are being asked to be sent early and non-refundable.   If...

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Well Done , Rob Gregory and Team!  

Final Post on this blog?    My perosnal viewpoint of the ride this past weekend on my personal blog:  Click Here  >>  The Gregory 651 (500+) World Record Parade  <<        

637 Registered Seven days to go.  How big will this be?  700?  750?

Timeline of Events Wed- Sat, Oct 2-5 Tamara Smith · Thursday, September 12, 2019 · WEDNESDAY, OCT 2nd: Ride over and meet up for some of the Best BBQ in the area....545pm KSU from Best Western Winners Circle...If you're coming from another Hotel or Campground meet us at the restaurant at 600pm....10 percent Discount for all Riders. SMOKIN’ IN STYLE BBQ, 2278 Albert Pike Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913 THURSDAY, OCT 3RD: MULTIPLE (to the tune of TEN) guided rides are available, or feel free to explore the beautiful Ozarks on your own! Highway maps, Arkansas Motorcycle Tour Guides, and Ride Command directions will also be available for you. For a consolidated list of rides, look under the tab “Guided and Unguided Ride Info Thurs-Fri, Oct 3-4”. https://www.facebook.com/notes/gregorys-indian-500/guided-and-unguided-ride-info-thurs-fri-oct-3-4/743516909441675/ To check availability and sign up for GUIDED RIDES, please visit the HOT SPRINGS INDI...

In a lil' over Two Weeks... the smoke will clear.   One thing will be certain, the "500" mark will be surpassed!     For those with a memory ... 2016 was advertised with '500!' ...   Failed .  Only got 265 or so, of which some were 'illegal'.  Not a whole lot of bikes. 2017 was advertised with '501!'  ...  Failed .  Only got 274 or so, of which some were 'illegal'.  Embarrassing. 2018 attempts failed 2019 attempts to date, failed 2019 attempt in Europe was shelved, but claimed to have upwards of 500 at their event.  How many would have even lined up though? On the 5th of October, in Hot Springs Arkansas that elusive 500 number will be KRUSHED!   Upwards of 600 bikes are currently registered as of today.  How many will line up that Saturday morning and Parade around the city to be counted?   Over 500 ! The bar has/will, be raised.  For the first time that "500+" number wil...

25 Days until Indian Motorcycle History is made with a NEW Guinness World Record !   Will YOU be part of it?     𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 at https://www.gregorypolaris.com/gregories-500-registration or CALL Gregory Polaris at 501-834-0344 before midnight Sep 15th to be eligible for prize drawings. Still not sure you can make it? Full refund of registration fee up to one week before event!   Join 500+ other Indian motorcycles for the 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 Motorcycle 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮-𝟲! For more info join https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583616258551951/     

We're less than a month away and Indian Motorcycle has FINALLY jumped on the train.  I realize how hard this can be .   No doubt they don't want to appear biased in any way.  Back in '16/'17 they had a loose cannon in their midst and they kept their distance.  Then in '18/'19 they had other attempts, but none really had any momentum.   I"m assuming they have obviously been following this one and took a deep breath and said " ALL IN!"   Or something like that? I was speaking to some buddies the other day and we were discussing how Indian AND Harley Davidson were having separate attempts, on the same day, less than 250 miles apart from each other.   One guy was was laughing saying "what do you have, 250 bikes?  Hahahah".   Well, no.  We have double that registered and possibly 3 times that?   I pointed out the HD record is around 2400 bikes and they didn't break it last year, despite there ...

In addition to 500 other bikers rolling in, tagging on to the entire event, the Iron Indians are having a regional Rally.   We've got 35+ rooms locked down with reservations and another 20 avail.   For more information, head to the Forum page or the FB Group page !   If nothing else, comment here and we'll get back to you ! click here:  Hot Springs 2019    

Get Registered today!

Ninety Nine percent of the discussion .. goes on in this group below.  Still, not everyone is on FB.  Every day, someone asks "how do I register?"   "Where do we meet?" .. .. so, in an attempt to herd the cats ... I created this Blog .  Hopefully it helps and doesn't further confuse folks! So, I hope you find the info on the Blog helpful and easy to find.   But if you want real time info, head to this group and join it.   Look forward to riding with you in October!  We're going to KRUSH the existing record (274).   With well over 500 bikes registered as I type this.. its all but guaranteed!  But, how BIG will it be!? https://www.facebook.com/groups/540758513050850/  

Lodging - Hotels & Campgrounds Tamara Smith · Thursday, July 11, 2019 ·   HOTELS   Winners Circle Best Western (mention “Indian Rally” for discount. $99) 2520 Central Ave, Hot Springs 501-624-2531 (Call direct. The entire hotel reserved for the Indian Rally, online it will say “sold out”)   The Hotel Hot Springs (“Gregory’s 500” for discount. $119 single/$129 double occupancy, full hot breakfast buffet) 305 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs 501-623-6600/877-623-6697   Comfort Inn and Suites (mention “Indian Rally” for discount, free breakfast) 3627 Central Ave, Hot Springs (501) 623-1700 Comfort Suites (no special pricing) 320 Nash St, Hot Springs 501-624-3800   Embassy Suites (no special pricing. Complimentary breakfast, comp drinks in evening) 400 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs 501-624-9200   Quality Inn (no special pricing. Continental breakfast) 4319 Central Ave, Hot Springs 501-525-1660   Mo...

Guided Rides for Thursday, Oct 3rd Tamara Smith · Thursday, August 8, 2019 · Ride organizer Bill Beattie For those of you who are arriving early for the record KKRusher, the annual Get Together has the guided rides listed below on Thursday October 3. Please refer to the Hot Springs Indian Motorcycle Get Together page for updates and rally points during the event week Oct 2-6 at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583616258551951/ 2019 Get Together Guided Routes Wheels and Meals Take an easy ride to the West and South of Hot Springs and enjoy some local favorite eating establishments ~ 95 miles 7 S, 270 W, Mt. Ida Café, 27 S, Glenwood, 70 E, Bubba Brews, 70 E, 270 Diamonds and Iron A scenic ride through Southwest Arkansas to the nation’s only diamond bearing field open to the public, a visit to a historic community with live demonstrations, and a sweeping ride up the lower Ouachita River. ~ 225 miles 7 S, 84 W, 27 S, 278 S, Camden Bypass NE, 7 N, 128 N, 7 N Westward H...

Registration Deadlines   REMEMBER! Deadline to Register for Option 1 is AUGUST 15th (T-shirt, 34oz glass mug, 20oz coffee cup, event poker chip, event patch, participation in World Record ride, and lunch). This is when orders for shirt sizes and merchandise will be placed with vendors. No additional T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event . Only registration options 2 & 3 will be available after August 15th. DON'T MISS these exciting drawings! Register by Aug 15th to be in the drawing for a Buffalo Brand air horn, custom engraving by Chigger, a Captain Itch custom heat shield or cup holder, Wheeldock Wheel chock, or a Tab performance exhaust Register by Sep 15th to be in the drawing for a Stage 3 Big Bore Kit, a set of Dunlop tires, and one of 2 Fulmer Motus helmets. IF YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED, you are automatically in ALL drawings Register the the Gregory 500+ Indian Guinness World Record event here: https://www.gregorypolaris.com/gregorie...

Updatedd 26 Oct 2019   Frequently Asked Questions What exactly is this all about? October 5th, 2019, Indian motorcycle riders from all over the country and Canada will gather in Hot Springs, Arkansas to participate in a Guinness World Record attempt to break the current record of 274 Indian Motorcycles in a Parade. At this time it’s NO longer call it an “attempt”, WE ALREADY HAVE 475+ REGISTERED...... are YOU ready to be part of Indian Motorcycle History? I’m patched with another Club, am I able to participate? The Gregory 500+ is open to ALL riders who own or ride an Indian motorcycle, it is not club specific. This event will be put on by riders of all different backgrounds, clubs, associations, and riders with no affiliation at all, that have one common goal.... That is to KKRUSH the current record of 274. If you’ve been curious about joining a specific Indian motorcycle club/association, this is the perfect time to meet some of the people associated wi...

Gregory's Indian 500+ Come help us break the Guinness World Record of the Most Indian Motorcycles in a Parade on Saturday Oct 5th, 2019, in Hot Springs Arkansas . To register, please follow this link to pick your options and send payment. https://www.gregorypolaris.com/gregories-500-registration Early registration cannot be encouraged enough. Once the record is broken, you will be able to order your own personalized “Guinness World Record Participant” certificate as a keepsake. Registration packages are available to suite every budget. Please read the event Options carefully before choosing. ALSO NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR OPTION 1 PACKAGE IS AUGUST 15TH if you would like the memorabilia option (T-shirts, cup, patch etc) There is a link at the website to pay your registration fee through our PayPal. If you do not have PayPal OR you are having problems with the registration, feel free to call the dealership at 501-834-0344. They can assist with payment over the phone a...