Win this helmet and make a difference

Kayla Koeune finished this beautiful helmet for the Jessi Combs Foundation, which is up for auction. The helmet will be on display at the Chopper Fest, and the winner of the auction will be announced during the awards! The net proceeds of the auction will be donated to The Jessi Combs Foundation. "I will have the helmet available in my booth instead of in the Biltwell Helmet Show in order to answer any questions! Thank you for your support and for helping me put Art to Good use!"

Place your bid here.
Best of luck, and thank you for supporting Kayla and The Jessi Combs Foundation.

Life at Full Speed celebrates the extraordinary life of Jessi Combs.

Builder, racer and entrepreneur Jessi Combs sped through life in a hurry. Born in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Combs established a career path in fabrication early in life, earning a degree in Custom Automotive Fabrication at WyoTech, debuting her first custom project at Specialty Equipment Marketing Association’s (SEMA) show in 2004. Combs’ unique skill set and personality led her to many host appearances on television shows which she used to gain experience but also to further define her identity as a metal fabricator, builder, industrial artist and driver.

As a racer, Combs competed in endurance challenges such as the Baja 1000, the all-women’s Rallye Aicha des Gazelles and became the first female to ever place at Ultra4's King of the Hammers, achieving a class win in 2014. In 2013, Combs became the fastest woman on four-wheels with the North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger, holding a record of 398 mph with a top speed of 483.227 mph. On August 27th, 2019 Combs was killed in a crash while attempting to set another speed record.


EXHIBITION DATES | SEPT 22-25

From 9/22 - 9/25, the Petersen Automotive Museum will host a special exhibit in the William E. Connor Penthouse honoring the life and accomplishments of Jessi Combs and mark the official launch of the foundation. Admission to the exhibit is by suggested donation with 100% of the proceeds benefiting The Jessi Combs Foundation. Live your life, make a difference and go forward.

SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION!

Throughout her life Combs sought to explore the relationship between women and machine, as a means to continually push and break stereotypical boundaries. As one of the few prominent female fabricators of her era, she endeavored to create programs and safe spaces that encouraged education and dialog about the industrial arts for women. Jessi Combs: Life at Full Speed seeks to further that effort, establishing a base for which “The Jessi Combs Foundation" can grow. The mission of the foundation is to EDUCATE, INSPIRE and EMPOWER the next generation of female trailblazers and stereotype-breakers. Its guiding principle is the simple question “What would Jessi Do?”. With the support of our friends and partners we can empower a generation of females to think broader and creatively. Follow The Jessi Combs Foundation on Facebook & Instagram, and go to https://www.petersen.org/jessi to get involved.

FXR Class Presented by KD Customs

Our friends at KD Customs are sponsoring the FXR Class once again. They have created this a one-off trophy for the winner as well!

"If You Build It They Will Come"
All Brand Motorcycle Show presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys and Geico Motorcycle Insurance. Classes include Chopper (Old Skool Skooter) - Bobber - Antique - Modern Chopper - Radical Design - Metric - Koolest Paint - Bagger - Sportster - British - Racer (Race Bike) - Special Construction - FXR (presented by KD Customs) - Ladies (presented by Real Deal) - Best Knucklehead - Best Panhead - Best Shovelhead - Best of Show - David Mann Memorial Award - Ross "Kiwi" Tomas Award.

-Bike Show entry is $40 and includes one general admission and one event t-shirt(shown above). The judges will choose which class(es) your bike best fits. You only need to enter it once.

-The show is open to the public and is not just for builders. We have 19 classes and over 50 awards given out!

-The four Best Of classes will win a trophy and a Biltwell helmet of your choice.

-1st place trophies are amazing works of art by Sonny Boy. 2nd and 3rd place receive ribbons.

Best of Luck!

Live Demos with Real Deal

We are thrilled to welcome the REAL DEAL ladies back for another year. Be sure to swing by the Real Deal booth for live demos every hour. Jessi Combs will be teaching you how to become one with a welder, Theresa Contreras will be showcasing the fine art of pinstriping and Moto Lady's Alicia Elfving will introducing you to leather crafting. They will also be choosing a bike for The Female Chopper Trophy. Go to http://www.iamtherealdeal.com to learn more about Real Deal and be sure to give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram.

We would like to welcome the Real Deal to the Chopperfest Family!

We would like to welcome the Real Deal to the Chopperfest Family!

Real Deal is a dynamic collaborative of legit automotive and industrial women who aim to empower and educate others regarding the positive impact associated with design, speed, and grabbing life by the balls. This vision originated from Jessi Combs and Theresa Contreras, two skilled ladies who are hands-on in their approach and leaders within the automotive industry carrying a strong desire to share their knowledge with the world.  Jessi, with a degree in custom automotive fabrication, has impacted millions with her build skills on TV shows such as Overhaulin' and All Girls Garage, and holds titles from "Ultra4 National Champion" to the "Fastest Woman on 4 Wheels”.  Theresa has combined her fine art education from Cal Poly and her hands on auto body shop experience to collaborate with some of the best in the industry, with her work gracing the SEMA show floors, and cover stories of top magazines. Real Deal, a lifestyle brand, encourages and supports women to get their hands dirty and truly make a difference in their community, large or small, simply through their never-give-up way of life in the automotive and industrial arts industries. They are ready to take on build projects from motorcycles and hot rods to redesigning your garage or home to motivational speaking and public outreach. Check out their website www.iamtherealdeal.com for Real Deal merchandise, instructional workshops, blog posts on Real Deal women, and to follow their journey of inspiring more women to work creatively in the shop and play hard out on the track."

Hey, ladies, time to shine up your choppers and go for a ride! Next weekend in Ventura, CA we will be hosting the first Lady's Show Class!! Be sure to swing by the Real Deal booth for industry demos, autographs, and giveaways! Kindly follow @i.am.the.real.deal and https://www.facebook.com/Real-Deal for more information.