Beautiful weather made for a great turnout for the Brian Lamberson Memorial Motorcycle Rally sponsored by the Hugoton Dust Bowl Riders Saturday, June 13. Taking place at Barb’s Den, the event boasted a turnout of well over 130 bikes with more than 230 poker hands sold and an overall attendance of around 250 people.  

Following the customary prayer for safe riding offered by a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association, a beautiful  acapella rendition of the National Anthem was sang  by DBR member Deena Mortimer.  The bikes left Hugoton at approximately 2:00 p.m. following the police escorted parade down Main Street.  True to the tradition of the run, the parade of bikes was led out of town by Terry Lamberson, father of Brian Lamberson.  The Lamberson family and extended family attended the event in force, with Terry’s wife Linda (Brian’s mother) at her usual place at the registration table  along with daughter Miranda Lamberson Dumler greeting guests and riders along with son Jacob Lamberson there on his bike.

Riders from a wide area and several different states made the trip to Hugoton to attend the event.  The 150 plus mile run began and ended at Barb’s Den in Hugoton with stops at the Eagle Convenience Stop in Johnson City, Valoria’s Club in Ulysses,  the Walk in Waddle Out in Sublette and Antlers in Moscow.

An excellent BBQ meal provided by David Ray with Oklahoma Smoke BBQ was on the table and ready as the bikers rolled in from the run.  The winner of the Mayor’s Choice Best Bike Award was announced to the crowd and a special plaque presented by Alan Talbert, DBR President.  Door Prizes were drawn and a successful auction of items including original artwork donated by local artist Rob Terrill displayed in a unique custom frame designed, created and donated by Richard Rome;  a silver handmade cross necklace designed by metal worker and designer Will Daniel of Texas; a one of a kind original Harley Davidson style wooden end table; and a lovely handmade quilt  went home with the lucky high bidders.

A Full House with 10’s over 2’s won the $1,000. first place hand. The $200. second place hand was an Ace High Straight and Three Kings captured third place for a cash prize of $100.  The winner of the 50/50 Pot walked away with $382.

Thanks to the hard work of the club members and volunteers, the co-operation of the owners of Barb’s Den who allowed the club access to their establishment for this event and the very generous contributions and donations of many individuals and businesses, the event was again a great success.