Daytona Bike Week 2011 Bike Shows & Races

Here's the latest update on the 70th Daytona Bike Week - March 4 to 13th, 2011.

BIKE SHOWS - At least 7 bike shows have been announced: Limpnickie Lot, Church of Chop, Pro-Am, Ol School Chopper, Sport Bike Fest, Boarwalk Ride-in & Rat's Hole Chopper Show.

Bator's Classic Daytona Motorcycle Auction  during Bike Week will include the Eddie James (estate) BMW collection.

The Daytona 200 and Daytona Supercross have been moved to stand-alone weekends.

The Daytona Supercross will kick off race week at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night, March 5th. The Daytona Flat Track, just behind Turn 1, will come alive March 5 for three days of amateur racing. The AMA Pro Flat Track events are scheduled from March 10-11 and the Daytona 200 will be raced on Saturday night, March 12th.

DAYTONA BEACH - In preparation for the 70th anniversary of Bike Week, the Daytona Regional Chamber's Bike Week Festival Task Force has selected the official logo design.

The official Bike Week 2011 logo was submitted by Hayworth Creative Public Relations of Ormond Beach, Fla., which has previously submitted winning designs for the 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2010. Each of those logos is the work of illustrator and designer Brian Boesch of Itchy Illustration.

2011 DAYTONA BIKE WEEK - BIKE SHOWS

Limpnickie Lot - Stone Edge Skate Park, 1848 S. Ridgewood Ave. South Daytona. Ride-in bike show TBA and a great place to check out a new generation of builders.
Church of Chop - Old School Rod & Bike Show at The Junkyard Saloon, DeLeon Springs - Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th.
Pro-Am Bike Show - at The DeLand Bike Rally - Sunday, March 6th to Thurs., March 10th.
Ol School Chopper Show - at Willie's Tropical Tattoo, 824 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach -
Thursday, March 10th.
Boardwalk Ride-in Bike Show - Oceanside boardwalk at Main Street - Friday, March 11th.
- 20 classes from domestic to metric with 50 trophies. Call Bill Chaffin at 386.871.0398.
Rat's Hole Bike Show - Daytona Lagoon, beachside on Earl Street - Sat., March 12th.
Sport Bike Fest - Hottest Custom Contest - at Martini's Chop House, 1815 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, Saturday, March 12th.

Bator's Daytona Classic Motorcycle Auction - Thursday's Parts & Memorabilia Auction, March 10 will include the massive BMW (estate) collection of motorcycle icon, Eddie James. Swap Meet, March 9 to 11; Classic Motorcycle Auction on Friday, March 11.

DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2010 was the backdrop for an Indian Motorcycle Wedding. The bride and groom rode into the Daytona Beach Hilton on their Indian Motorcycles for the reception and lead a parade down Main Street.


BIKE RACES
The Daytona International Speedway has repaved the track. And the 2011 Daytona 200 Motorcycle Week will have a radical new look from season's past as Daytona International Speedway splits its two biggest races into back-to-back weekend events.


In recent years, the Daytona Supercross and Daytona 200 have been staged on consecutive days over the final days of 'Cycle Week on Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday. Now those two major motorcycle events will be held on different weekends during the traditional Bike Week time frame. The first weekend of activity will focus solely on the Supercross course, which will be carved into the infield grass dividing the tri-oval from pit road.

The Daytona Supercross, the birthplace of Supercross in the United States and the longest continuous Supercross event in America since 1971, will now kick off 'Cycle Week on Saturday night, March 5. The Daytona 200, a motorcycle race that has a history back to the 1930s, will be staged one a week later on March 12.

"Moving the Daytona 200 and Daytona Supercross to stand-alone weekends will further allow us to grow both events as well as the remainder of the March motorcycle schedule," Speedway president Joie Chitwood III said. "This new-look schedule gives motorcycle fans a better opportunity to enjoy all the different racing events that are showcased here."


The most historic, demanding and challenging Supercross event of the year, which has recently featured star riders such as Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Kevin Windham and Andrew Short, this year served as the finale to the two-wheel racing program. For more information, call the Speedway at 800-748-7467.

Daytona Bike Week 2010 Main Street Wedding Ride

"I finally married my bunny, thank you all for coming to my wedding, and joining my ride with my beautiful bride," Dennis Araya told friends on Facebook.

"Chief" Dennis Araya builds and rents Indian Motorcycle bikes and trikes, and does guided tours from his homes in Miami, Florida and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Daytona Bike Week 2010 was the backdrop for an Indian Motorcycle-style wedding. The bride and groom rode into the Daytona Hilton lobby together on an Indian motorcycle to kick off their wedding reception. Then lead friends in a wedding parade ride down Main Street to the Indian Dealership for some post-wedding shopping. Check out the video!

CHIEF TRIKE RENTALS & TRIKE BUILDS WWW.CHIEFTRIKERENTALS..COM

The blushing bride - Tammy Araya joined her husband and friends for a wedding ride on Main Street to the Indian Motorcycle dealership, topped off by a ride on the World's Most Famous Beach - Daytona Bike Week 2010.

2010 Daytona Bike Week in Review

Motorcycle USA had more of a presence at Bike Week 2010. They had a booth at the Ocean Center for the International Motorcycle Show and handed out boxes of free MotoUSA Magazines and Daytona 2010 kozzies. "The kozzies were very popular," said Bryan Harley, Cruiser Editor at Motorcycle USA... as illustrated by Kristi at the Broken Spoke Saloon.

"We also had a little industry party at the Blue Grotto on Friday night, another Daytona first for the company. Stiff drinks, great food, the Dan Lawson Band and plenty of pretty spokes models meant all the necessary ingredients for a successful party were in place."

Other sponsors of the "Industry Party For All!" that was open to the public included ACCEL Motorcycle Products and V-8 Vanquish Motorcycles.

Here's a "most excellent" review by Bryan Harley

Cruiser Editor of Motorcycle USA

2010 Daytona Bike Week in Review

Get ready for Daytona Bikeweek 2011 at The Blue Grotto, 125 Basin St. - Daytona Beach.

Roar Sisterhood Ride - Daytona Bike Week 2010

Daytona Bike Week 2010 - The Roar Sisterhood Ride was a beautiful event on the last Saturday morning. The sisterhood of riders was chased by a CBS News crew in a red Mustang convertible as their police-escorted ride headed north on Tomoka Road to enjoy the curves and tree-canopied "loop" through the scenic inlet waterways of Ormond Beach.

The riders included Ms. Magman, Kristin Gracy of Southern Biker Magazine from Knoxville, Tenn.

Dianne Grieve from Ontario, Canada was also with the women, as they roared past The Cabbage Patch in Samsula, Florida on County Highway 415, heading for Lake Monroe.


Dianne took up riding in 2004 when her husband "got a bike again." She couldn't imagine herself riding on the back of a sportbike for the next 10 years, so she passed the riding test and got her motorcycle license. "I've been in the ditch," she said almost proudly. "I can highly recommend Roar's Ride Like A Pro training series. It really helped me after that." Dianne became passionate about riding and has also taken some higher level training at Daytona Beach International Speedway.

Roar Motorcycles - based at 897 Bellevue Ave. in Daytona Beach - builds and customizes bikes and offers riding gear designed for women.

Through the Roar Sisterhood, women motorcyclists are able to participate in rides, tours and charity events.

The company also empowers women to demonstrate Roar Motorcycles, become trainers, become dealers and open their own dealerships.

In January, Ed and Carol Avery joined Roar Motorcycles to launch a full events calendar in New England and at motorcycle rallies and charity events throughout the USA. Find RoarNewEngland on Facebook.

Charlie Brechtel Jams With Dan Lawson at Daytona Bike Week

Charlie Brechtel stepped in to jam with fellow biker-musician Dan Lawson at a Daytona Bike Week 2010 industry party Friday night, March 5th hosted by ACCEL Motorcycle Products and BIKERPICS.ORG.

Brechtel is a friend to all bikers and all motorcycle clubs, and records songs about the lifestyle. His tribute songs to Indian Larry and others can be purchased on his underground news and video website, Bikers Inner Circle

They played Charlie's tribute to the Legendary Buffalo Chip, where he performs every year during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Chip's publicist/photographer, Michael Sanborn was in the audience at the Blue Grotto, on the water in downtown Daytona Beach.

What an awesome party - Can't wait to come back for Biketoberfest!

Blue Grotto is an awesome place! Amazing food and menus that light up ocean blue.. beautiful inside and outside bars, and tropical fish tanks and artwork, right on the Halifax River at 125 Basin St. Daytona Beach - 386.255.6477.

Willie's Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show

Daytona Bike Week - March, 4, 2010 - The Limpnickie Lot bike builders will be making a ride today from their location at Stone's Edge Skate Park in South Daytona to the meca of old school bike shows - Willie’s Tattoo Old School Bike Show, noon to 8 p.m. in Ormond Beach.

The parking lot of Willie's Tattoo is always filled to absolute capacity with bikes that celebrate the 40's to 70's style of building that have attracted a "next generation" of bike builders. Details: Tropical Tattoo.com

What's Happening at Daytona Bike Week 2010? Shade Tree Industry Party At Dog House - Tuesday Night

Last night, Shade Tree Powersports - parts, accessories & apparel company - threw a big industry party upstairs at Dog House Saloon on Main Street, where Kimmy Cruz was modeling with bikes and met Carmella Brown, owner of New York Rider Magazine and  Chris Maida of American Iron Magazine.

You can find the "almost famous" Kimmy Cruz TODAY, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the long bar, outside Froggy's Saloon on Main Street - Daytona Bike Week 2010!

Kris Krome and girlfriend, Kyle Shorey and Kimmy Cruz - Daytona Bike Week 2010

What's Happening at Daytona Bike Week?

Saturday night was COLD - everyone was at the bars, including Kris Krome and his girlfriend, Kyle Shorey - pictured here with Kimmy Cruz, who is out having her own fun.

Find Kris Krome (World Champion 2009 Custom Bike Builder)  at Daytona Harley-Davidson on Beach Street.

Kris' World Championship motorcycle RE-FLEX-TION is on display, along with 7-time NHRA World Champion Tony Schumacher`s T/F 1.



Kris Krome Customs
Freeland, MI.- USA

Kris, has over eight years in the bike building and customization industry. He received his welding certification at age 12 and worked alongside his father in construction steel fabrication in the automotive racing industry.

Kimmy, Kris and Kyle will be at the Shade Tree Industry Show at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at The Dog House. Thursday, they will be attending the 2nd Annual Biker's Fusion Benefit for Soldier's Angels to mingle with motorcycle magazine editors and other industry media personalities at The Dog House.

Stunt Riding XDL Series Underway at Daytona Speedway

The XDL Championship Series is underway at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 26 to 28th - Daytona Bike Week 2010.

The series continues at Lake Havasu City, Nashville, Los Angeles, Dallas and finishes with the now traditional MotoGP weekend at Indianapolis. Specific dates are listed below.

"As a motorsports-based action sport the schedule is a very important part of our series," said Randy Grube, XDL founder. "And it is one we have worked tirelessly at improving. I'm proud of what we have to offer for 2010 because it shows the acceptance XDL has gained and the direction we are headed in.

"Every stop on the tour is now part of a bigger happening, or in a key market, or both. I'm excited, our athletes are excited and I think 2010 will be a great year."

Round 1: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL - February 26-28 (Bike Week)

Round 2: Havasu 95 Speedway, Lake Havasu City, AZ - April 9,10

Round 3: Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, TN - May 14, 15

Round 4: Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, Los Angeles, CA - June 18, 19

Round 5: Dallas, TX - July 9-11

Finals: Indianapolis, IN - August 26-28 (MotoGP)

The XDL Championship Series is the only national stunt riding championship, soon entering its 5th season. XDL is the leader in reaching the core 20-year old sportbike demographic and has developed into the fastest-growing action sport in America.

Photos of Joe Dryden at Daytona XDL kickoff.

Here's the full clip of the 2009 Indianapolis XDL Championship Event:

David Uhl & MeanStreet Riders - Daytona Bike Week 2010

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 - Temperatures at Daytona Bike Week were in the 40s this morning, with a light rain due to pass by late morning. But tomorrow will be a sunny day and a good riding day with temperatures in the 60s -- possibly a good day for the Meanstreet Riders to visit Harley-Davidson commissioned artist, David Uhl, who is painting in front of Destination Daytona.

The MeanStreet Riders' song “ High on the Hog” from their upcoming album was featured on a video created by Uhl to introduce his latest painting in the "Women of Harley" series - "Stella." 

So, enjoy a listen and watch the latest Uhl painting come to life before your eyes.

Go here to purchase "High On The Hog"


INTRODUCING STELLA - There's a new girl in town

Uhl Studios

The MeanStreet Riders are still finishing up their LP and video for early summer, but they are at Daytona Bike Week and a few of the riders are expected to come by and say hello to David Uhl.

Born in a small fishing village in Michigan, David Uhl earned a scholarship to attend the Colorado Institute of Art. An avid Harley owner since 1988, Uhl's passion would soon coincide with his artistic talent. Harley-Davidson Motor Company executives recognized David's creative talents and introduced him to Segal Fine Art, a licensed publisher of Harley-Davidson fine art.
 
David spends endless hours in the Harley-Davidson Archives researching vintage photos to use as reference for his official fine art paintings. Captivated by the extraordinary history of the Motor Company, David's desire is to memorialize the legacy.

The MeanStreet Riders music group was formed in the fall of 2008 when a group of songwriters from NW Florida spent 4 days in NC riding some of the worlds most challenging and dangerous roads.


The members of the Rock band include Shannon Wallace, Dowlin Mayfield, Blair Colson and Tommy Dawson.

Daytona Bike Week 2010 Rat's Hole Bike Shows

Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows

Ted Smith, owner of Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows, moved his World Famous Rat's Hole Custom Chopper Show to Destination Daytona, north of Daytona Beach for two big shows during Biketoberfest 2009. Now he will stage 5 big shows - Sat. Feb. 27 to Mar. 5th - including an Old School Rat Rod Car Show, a Rat Rod Ride-in Show, the largest Ride-in V-8 Show, and the World Famous Show - Part 1 & 2. Saturday night, Southern Rock & Roll Band, Back Yard Bones.

Every year, the European winners and their bikes from the Padova Bike Expo in Italy are flow to the USA to compete in the Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show in Daytona Beach. The trip is sponsored by the motorcycle trade magazine, Biker's Life.

Sportbike Festival Moves to Bandshell for Daytona Bike Week

The 2nd Annual Sportbike Festival, March 6th - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. - the last Saturday of Daytona Bike 2010 - is expected to draw an even larger crowd than last year and has been moved to the Daytona Beach Bandshell at 200 N. Atlantic Avenue, near the boardwalk and Daytona Hilton.

Meet racer, Jason Britton - Entertainment includes 50+ models, drink specials, food, vendors with discounted apparel and merchandise, DJ DVS hosted by Take OVA - tropies, over $5,000 in raffles, auctions and giveaways, B-Boy & Salsa performances - Entrance: $10.

Contests: Bikini Contest $1,000 cash prize, hottest custom bike contest, most miles on bike, dirtiest bike, dance contests, hottest body on a bike, slow races and more.

More than 6,000 sportbike enthusiasts attended last year's Daytona Bike Week Sportbike Festival

For more event info, call 407.949.2709
or visit: Maravilla Productions.com




Directions:  2010 Daytona Bike Week Events

2010 Daytona Bike Week, Feb. 26 to March 7

I just love this photo of Indian Larry with Kimmy Cruz - 5 years later, we are all missing him... going into Daytona Bike Week 2010.

Daytona Bike Week in 14 days and the motel rooms are almost all booked. This is a good sign for a great rally week... and a great rally season!!




You can find the "almost famous" Kimmy Cruz bartending, nights at the long-bar outside Froggy's on Main Street -- and every day taking thousands of photographs all over Daytona Bike Week -- Feb. 26 to March 7, 2010. 

Kimmy Cruz will be at the Dealers Expo Show in Indy this weekend, Feb. 13 & 14th.

Look for her at the Samson Exhaust Booth.

2010 Daytona Bike Week, Hot New Charity Event

Con Lei Transport - HaulMyScooter.com is sponsoring the new 2010 Daytona Bike Week charity event, presented by Artistic Choppers to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

The Artistic Choppers Custom Bike Show and Bikini Contest is a FREE PARTY to attend and everyone is invited -March 4th & 5th at Americano Resort, 1260 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118.

 Google Maps - 2010 Bike Week 





REGISTER A BIKE:  8 a.m. to noon / $20 includes a FREE T-shirt. Thursday, March 4th -- $500 cash/best of show! Plus 3-day/2-night stay at Americano Resort to all top category winners.

Calling ALL Beautiful Women!! Win $300 first place or $100 second/third place in the Bikini Contest - Friday, March 5th! Live Music Both Days - FREE PARTY! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 50-50 drawing, Trophy Tattoo Contest, On-site vendors ... Bikini Bike Wash!

Then come back to see who wins the K Moto For Children's Chopper!!

The lucky raffle ticket will be drawn at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Americano Resort, 1260 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. You need not be present to win, and you can purchase a raffle ticket online at the Children's Miracle Network.

Every year, Artistic Choppers builds a custom themed motorcycle for the Children's Miracle Network, an organization that helped save the life of their son, 13 years ago. The new themed bike will be announced at this year's event. Details at ArtisticChoppers.com.

Bikeweek News Feeds "Motorcycle Event News" To Europe

Bikeweek News has partnered with Bike Tour Germany and is feeding "Motorcycle Event News" from Daytona Bike Week 2010 to BikeTourGermany - for visitors in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and the Alpine regions.

If you have always wanted to tour Europe, we now have an inside connection with Joerg Wenzel, who will be making the trip from his home in Munich, Germany to attend the 2010 Daytona Bike Week.

Bike Tour Germany (BTG for short) specializes in guided motorcycle tours in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and their Alpine regions: BikeTourGermany.com

Whether you need to rent a motorcycle, a tour guide, or even a complete vacation plan - including hotel and motorcycle - BTG will assist you in making all arrangements for all of your needs to fit your budget - for your perfect dream vacation! The motorcycle vacation of your life.

K Moto Dragon For Children's Miracle Network Kids

 

Every year, Artistic Choppers of Ormond Beach, Florida builds a custom themed motorcycle to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Chet & Gaylyn Moraniec, owners of Artistic Choppers, have been doing this bike build for more than a dozen years to raise money and awareness for the organization that helped them save their son's life. They travel to events, small and large throughout the year selling raffle tickets and then draw the lucky winner on the last Saturday of Daytona Bike Week. The beautiful custom chopper this year is a K-Moto Dragon Bike that will be raffled off to a lucky winner at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6th on the beach at Americana Beach Resort at the 2010 Daytona Bike Week.

You can purchase a $10 raffle ticket online at the Children's Miracle Network.

"We just got home from the Music City Bike Show in Nashville on January 15-16 and 17," said Chet Moraniec. "What an amazing time we had. We met Will Jones "Doctor Epiphone," the vice president of Epiphone (Gibson guitars) and we were presented with a guitar signed by the country music duo, Brooks & Dunn."

"We will be at the tattoo show at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando this weekend, (Jan. 29-31) then we will be getting ready for our first-ever Custom Bike Show and Bikini Contest with live music, vendors and food on March 4th and 5th at Americano Resort during Daytona Bike Week.

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Lisa Ballard - The Shiny Side

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CALIFORNIA - Jan. 12th blog entry by Lisa Ballard - The Shiny Side. "I am quite the fashionista. Got my shiny Biltwell helmet, Licks Cycles goggles, Black Sunshine Custom hoodie and my warm DB Custom Leather jacket with fabulous embroidery work from Jason at Iron Thread."

I am looking forward to meeting my "west coast sister" at Daytona Bike Week 2010.

Single & Social - Daytona Bike Week 2010

2010 Daytona Bike Week
BikerOrNot Meet & Greet Schedule


BikerOrNot online dating website has announced three "meet and greet" events during Daytona Bike Week 2010.


The official rally kicks off on Friday, February 26th and runs until March 7, 2010.


Meet & Greet # 1 is on Monday, March 1 at Hooters on (US 92) International Speedway Blvd., across the street and just west of Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona Hooters

2100 W International Speedway Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-1219
(386) 238-0650

Sponsor is Kawboy and Triker Joe
Over 230 BikerOrNot members attending.

Meet & Greet #2  is on Friday March 5 at the Broken Spoke, north of Daytona Beach.
BON members will meet up at 2 p.m. by the Lick Her Bar under the huge oak tree.

Broken Spoke Saloon

1151 N US Highway 1 ·
Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Sponsor: Emrldeyz
Over 225 BON members attending


Meet & Greet # 3 is on Saturday, March 6 at the Iron Horse.

Iron Horse Saloon

1068 N US Highway 1
Ormond Beach, FL 32174-4200
(386) 677-1550

Over 300 BON members attending

The Loop Ride - March 3rd -  If you're attending Daytona Bike Week then you don't want to miss the Loop Ride. TrikerJoe is organizing the ride again this year and there are already 100 BON Members signed up for the ride. Click below for details and to join the ride: http://www.bikerornot.com/loopride


BikerOrNot (BON) is a social network and dating site for motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide, founded by James Plouf, Marco Polo Publications, Inc. 475 Central Avenue, Suite 302, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701.