Gears in Heaven

11/02/2026

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10/27/2026

Every rider deserves to make it home. Every family deserves another hug. 🙏

After losing someone dear to her in a Connecticut motorcycle crash this July, a follower of ours contacted us about supporting her in her family's mission: require helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers of all ages in Connecticut.

She knows this cannot bring her loved one back. She hopes to spare another family this pain and suffering.

We know many riders feel, “It should be my choice.” We respect the independence that riding represents. We also ask you to consider the evidence:

▪ 6,228 motorcyclists died on U.S. roads in 2024. Per mile traveled, they were nearly 27 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger car occupants.

▪ Established research estimates that helmets reduce the risk of death by approximately 37% and brain injury by approximately 67%.

▪ Requirements make a difference: NHTSA’s 2023 survey found DOT-compliant helmet use was 82.7% in states requiring helmets for everyone, versus 65.9% elsewhere.

Experience matters. But even the most skilled rider cannot control a distracted driver or someone who fails to yield. A helmet provides protection when skill alone cannot protect you.

Please read, sign, and share the petition:
https://www.change.org/cthelmetlawnow

10/25/2026

🎄 TOY & CARDS COLLECTORS EXPO – NAUGATUCK, CT 🎄

Gears in Heaven is honored to help spread the word about the upcoming Toy & Cards Collectors Expo, happening Saturday, December 5th in Naugatuck!

This event means even more to us because of the people behind it. 🙏

Jason lost his sister to a hit-and-run last year. After learning about Gears in Heaven and our mission to support families affected by roadway tragedies while promoting safer roads, our mission deeply resonated with him. Jason has generously chosen to support Gears in Heaven through his event and will also be helping share our road-safety message with those attending.

We are incredibly grateful for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to turn his own family’s tragedy into something that can help others.

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 American Legion Post 17
21 Cedar Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770

The expo will feature:
⭐ Toys & action figures
⭐ Trading cards & sports cards
⭐ Collectibles and great finds
⭐ Buying, selling and trading
⭐ A chance to meet fellow collectors
⭐ Fun for the whole family!

Admission:
Adults – $10
Kids 12 & under – $5

If you’re in Connecticut, please consider stopping by, supporting Jason and his event, meeting some fellow collectors, and helping us continue spreading an important message:

Slow Down. Buckle Up. Look Twice. Phones Away. Protect Lives.

Thank you, Jason, for thinking of Gears in Heaven and for helping us honor those whose lives have been forever changed by roadway tragedy. ❤️

Please share and help us spread the word!

10/05/2026

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09/24/2026

08/19/2026

Cars brought us together, but the crew became the family that keeps us together.” We want to thank everyone that came out to help remember the memory of Spencer Jorgensen.

Spencer reminded us that bring part of Rad Stallions was never just about the cars. It was about the builds, the meets, the late nights, the cruises, the breakdowns, the laughs, and the miles we’ve shared that kept our bonds together.

Spencer will always be part of our story. His memory lives on every time we gather, every time the engines start, and every time we hit the road together.

Some people leave footprints on your life that time can never erase. Spencer left tire marks on our hearts.

Memories of Spencer will always be riding with us forever.

Rest easy, Spencer Jorgensen. 🕊️
Gone from the lineup, never from the crew.

08/17/2026

🚨 THIS SATURDAY — HELP US FILL THE FIELD FOR MARY! 💙

🏍️ MOTORCYCLES WELCOME!
Cars • Trucks • Jeeps • Vans • Classics • Customs • Daily Drivers • Projects — WE WANT THEM ALL!

Daily driver? Project? Custom build? Classic? BRING IT!

Join us for the 4th Annual Car Show in Memory of Mary Collins — Forever 16.

Mary loved all vehicles and was studying toward a future in the automotive field. Every year, her amazing family brings this community together to celebrate what she loved while supporting charities that were important to Mary. 💙

🚗 NO PREREGISTRATION — JUST ROLL IN!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 SPECTATORS FREE!
🏆 Trophies
🎟️ Outstanding raffle prizes
💰 50/50
🍔 Food
✅ Family friendly
🚘 ALL VEHICLES WELCOME

CAR CLUBS: Bring the whole crew! There’s plenty of space and you can park together.

📅 Saturday, August 22 | 10AM–3PM
📍 Oregon Sportsmen’s Club
610 Lombard Road, Chicopee, MA
🚗 Vehicle Entry: $20
🌧️ Rain Date: August 29

You don’t need a show car to support this family. Bring a vehicle, bring the family, or simply come out and enjoy an amazing day.

💙 PLEASE SHARE • TAG YOUR CLUBS • TAG YOUR FRIENDS

Let’s pack the field for Mary. 💙

07/29/2026

The recent number of serious and fatal motorcycle crashes across Connecticut is heartbreaking and deeply concerning. These are not simply headlines or statistics. Every rider is someone’s child, parent, partner, sibling, or friend, and every tragedy leaves a family forever changed.

Gears in Heaven stands with Connecticut Highway Safety in asking everyone to take road safety seriously. Slow down. Put the phone away. Check mirrors and blind spots. Look twice before turning or changing lanes. Give motorcycles the full lane and the extra space they need.

Riders, please remain alert, ride within your abilities, stay visible, and wear protective gear.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Please do not wait until tragedy reaches someone you love to change the way you drive or ride.

Slow down. Phones away. Look twice. Share the road. Protect lives.

The crashes come as the state has seen a rise in motorcycle fatalities so far this year.