Boozefighters Motorcycle Club, Chapter 9

Boozefighters Motorcycle Club, Chapter 9 Chapter 9 was founded in 2001 by a core group of riders who established the Boozefighters MC and helped to create a legacy. He didn't have to look long or far.

It was 1946 when an individual named Willie Forkner crashed through a fence during a race in El Cajon, California and joined in the fun. The club he was in did not find it funny so they kicked him out. Well Willie took it in stride and went about finding other outcast veterans who found life back in the States overwhelmingly dull. Fatboy Nelson, Dink Burns, George Menker and more than a few others were ready for a change in some of the formalities of the clubs at the time. It is said that the club was actually formed at the All American Bar, in the blue-collar town of South Gate in Los Angeles. A fitting name for a group that consisted of many Veterans of the great War, they had been there, done that so to speak and the quiet life just wasn't in them...

So “Wino” Willie Forkner joined these men together and formed "The Boozefighters" (BFMC). The group pushed the limits of their bikes and themselves, racing to extreme speeds and pushing the danger envelope. As the group's name suggests, you can be sure there was no lack of the forbidden fruits of hops, barley, and w**e. This combination of speed and liquor helped the Boozefighters obtain a less than desirable reputation with the common folk. The media took that reputation to the next level when the BFMC attended the infamous Hollister, CA Fourth of July party of 1947. The party got out of hand when some juiced up Boozefighters were arrested for drinking and street racing. That incident provided much of the inspiration for the film The Wild Ones, which starred Marlon Brando. In fact, Wino Willie was believed to be the inspiration for "Chino," Lee Marvin's character in the film. Together the Hollister “riot” and the film jump started the modern American biker.

Hard at work setting up for a spectacular Nationals!!!
10/14/2026

Hard at work setting up for a spectacular Nationals!!!

Chapter 9 Charlotte on the road
10/14/2026

Chapter 9 Charlotte on the road

Awesome weekend at 109’s Anniversary Party
09/20/2026

Awesome weekend at 109’s Anniversary Party

Chapter 9 Charlotte 25yr Anniversary Party
09/13/2026

Chapter 9 Charlotte 25yr Anniversary Party

We are getting ready to celebrate Chapter 9’s 25th Anniversary and I’m very lucky to say I’ve been with the chapter for ...
09/08/2026

We are getting ready to celebrate Chapter 9’s 25th Anniversary and I’m very lucky to say I’ve been with the chapter for 24 of the 25 years. The original members were patched in 2001, and then in 2004 all but one had left, but he left in 2005. The rebuild had started and I received the Chapter 9 Charter in the Fall of 2005. We built the chapter to over 20 members and then in 2009 / 2010 some members left to start new chapters, one in SC and one on NC coast. Until then Chapter 9 was the only chapter in NC / SC. A few photos are added for different years of a great journey. Thank you to all members of Chapter 9 Charlotte.

September already?!?!
09/01/2026

September already?!?!

Saturday afternoon get together
08/01/2026

Saturday afternoon get together

07/19/2026
Superb visit to Nashville for Spring Nats💚🤍
05/18/2026

Superb visit to Nashville for Spring Nats💚🤍

04/05/2026

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