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Championship of the Americas Competition Returns, Brittney Olsen Named
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The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) announced the return of the highly popular Custom Culture powered by Motorcycles lifestyle area to the 2017 show, taking place this September 21-24 from the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Custom Culture powered by BMW Motorcycles is designed to attract young enthusiasts and provide an exhibit area for aftermarket manufacturers of custom products, performance engine components and lifestyle apparel. The pavilion will also feature the Championship of the Americas custom bike build-off and the interactive “Artisan’s Row.” For 2017, antique motorcycle racer Brittney Olsen has been named the Custom Culture powered by BMW Motorcycles ambassador.
Jordan Dickinson

Jordan Dickinson’s 2016 Championship of the America’s winning build

For the third year, AIMExpo presented by Nationwide will host the Championship of the Americas (COTA) bike build-off, an AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building qualifying event. With each year the bikes continue to impress the crowds that flood the aisles of the show, and last year’s entries were no exception. In addition to the established Freestyle, Street Custom, Retro Custom and Performance Custom classes, new awards will be given to best bobber, café, chopper and tracker that “Trended” across social media.  With the new location of this year’s show within 500 miles of 50% of the United States population, the quality and quantity of builds showcased in the 2017 Championship of the Americas competition will be the best-of-the-best from North America.

In addition to the COTA bike build-off,  Custom Culture powered by BMW Motorcycles will feature exhibitors that have embraced the custom lifestyle. Skidmark Garage, a 10,000 sq. ft. community motorcycle garage in Cleveland, will host the Skidmark Garage Showcase & Lounge, a marquee showcase in the pavilion that will provide an engaging area for attendees and builders to mingle, take photos and share dreams. The “Artisans Row” will showcase talent of industry craftsmen and craftswomen in a variety of fields including photography, tattooing, leather work, pinstriping, metal work and even kids face painting.

Skidmark Garage

With the Custom Culture powered by BMW Motorcycles area bustling with activity throughout the four-day show, attendees will have a chance to meet and talk with the 2017 Custom Culture powered by BMW Motorcycles ambassador Brittney Olsen. The antique motorcycle racer, who recently took top honors at the inaugural Sons of Speed race in Daytona Beach, Florida, will be on hand to share her passion for educating current and future motorcyclist about early American motorcycle racing – done through her company 20th Century Racing. Leading up to AIMExpo presented by Nationwide, Olsen will also be a spokesperson for the show and its efforts to embrace the new custom culture taking place in today’s motorcycle landscape.
Brittney Olsen