VENTURA, CALIF., DEC. 8—Fans of the late David Mann gathered on the shores of Ventura to celebrate the life and legacy of the talented painter and two-wheel icon—and to show off some of the wildest choppers and biker art around! With 13 classes in the bike show and another four “Best of” categories, there was something to please any palate. Long rakes, wild paint, sissy bars stretched to the sky and more… it’s all a part of the chopper culture and wild builds intended to honor The Mann at the 10th annual David Mann Chopperfest.
Thunder Press NorCal Bureau Chief Felicia Morgan takes you behind her lens as she captures the spirit of The Mann in our featured 10th annual David Mann Chopperfest photo gallery.
Leroy Yoder’s 1926 Henderson Deluxe took top honors in the Antique class
The Wounded Warrior gals take a break from duty to pose for a pic
The fairgrounds were packed with bikes in the SoCal sun
All kinds of canvases at the David Mann Chopperfest
Paul Ponkow receives the Best Old School Scooter award for his 1950 Panhead
Custom choppers take over the Ventura Fairgrounds
Paul Ponkow’s 1950 Panhead took 1st place in Best Old School Scooter
Paul Ponkow’s “Black Rainbow”chopper
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
Swappers and shoppers soak up the warm vibes that come with the David Mann Chopperfest
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
Not all bikes were chopped in David Mann’s honor, like this slightly modified ’48 UL
Asian Dan took 2nd place for his ’99 Sporty
Bean’re tackles his judging duties
Event hostess jennifer Santolucito with “Best Beard” winner Harry
Chris Callen brings canvas to life at the David Mann Art & Culture Show
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
George the Painter at work in the Art & Culture Show
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
Event hostess Jennifer Santolucito
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
White Mike from Orangevale Choppers took 1st in the Radical Design class with the “Flying Eyeball”
White Mike from Orangevale Choppers took 1st in the Radical Design class with the “Flying Eyeball”
White Mike from Orangevale Choppers took 1st in the Radical Design class with the “Flying Eyeball”
The awards were Biltwell helmets that were hand painted onsite by Sonny Boy
Briana, Mike, Kenny, Tracy, Jacquie Mann and Doug Hoefer
Jacquie Mann proudly presents Les Covington with the David Mann Memorial Award for his ’49 FL
Scott “T Bone” Jones of Noise Cycles and his son accept the Best Shovelhead award from Jennifer Santolucito
Noise Cycles took the Best Shovelhead award with this slick ’68
Best Shovelhead winner from Noise Cycles
Old and new friends soak up the vibes at Chopperfest
All kinds of canvases at the David Mann Chopperfest
Sean Murry’s ’70 Triumph took home multiple awards
Sean Murry’s ’70 Triumph took home multiple awards
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
10th annual David Mann Chopperfest
Co-promoter Tory Du Varney hands out awards for the bike show
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