The International Master Bike Builders
Association (IMBBA) is sending a global message out to challenge the bike
building world to compete in Canada on April 21-22, 2012 at the Tattoo
and Custom Bike show in Laval, Canada.
“For the first time in motorcycle history, countries will have
direct input in who represents their flag as the best of custom
motorcycle builders,” says IMBBA's Jeff Starke.
This event — being staged well in advance to give builders ample time
to create to the best of their ability — will decide what country will
hold the first "true" world title. IMBBA is a global association of
custom bike builders and tradesman who have the only trained and
certified staff of bike show judges in the world. This unique staff of
trained professionals will provide consistent and
level environment to fairly provide the builders worldwide recognition
through their points system.
Prizes totaling in excess of $30,000 (USD) will be awarded along
with the title “World Cup Champion.” Consequently, in 2014,
whichever country wins will be named the host for the next World Cup event.
Canada, Italy, France, Germany, USA and UAE have already begun
building their bikes. Each country can
have up to six builders representing their flag in competition.
“Canada’s motorcycle community, and truly the worldwide motorcycle
community, will merge in Laval, Canada to show and view bikes that have
never been seen before in public, which is very is exciting,” says
IMBBA’s Canadian Representative and Master Bike Builder/Hall of Fame
celebrity Bob McKay.
The Master Bike Builders from around the world are encouraging up-and-coming builders to enter this
world class competition to represent their country. Builders do not
have to be members of IMBBA to compete but must be chosen by an IMBBA
representative to compete.
IMBBA was established six years ago with the goal of
organizing the trade of motorcycle repairs, fabrication and
design, while recognizing the individuals for their accomplishments.
The World Cup Competition is taking place specifically for that reason.
For further information, contact IMBBA President Jeffrey Starke by phone at (262) 501-4500 or via email at jeff@masterbikebuilders.com.