Daytona revs up for motorcycle event
There are plenty of motorcycle events at Daytona Beach besides the famous Bike Week, with next week being a great case in point.
Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, must-see activities for motorcycle enthusiasts as well as showcasing thrilling racing on the historic high banks during the upcoming Fall Cycle Scene on Oct. 13th -16th.
Among the activities that the “World Center of Racing” has planned include:
Free Demo Rides: Outside of historic Daytona International Speedway located in the Midway, motorcycle enthusiasts can test-ride the latest and greatest motorcycles with free manufacturer demo rides.
On Friday night, Oct. 14, bikers will get the chance of a lifetime to ride Daytona International Speedway in the annual Monster Dash. The paced parade laps around the motorcycle course will begin at approximately 6 p.m. Price is $30 per bike and includes an exclusive Monster Dash patch. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Halifax Humane Society.
Daytona Motorcycle Marketplace: Bikers can find the nation’s top aftermarket parts, accessories and apparel companies at the Daytona Motorcycle Marketplace located in the Midway display area.
Cool your pipes with two great names – Budweiser and Daytona International Speedway. Bikers can spend the day catching up with old friends at the Budweiser Cool Your Pipes Zone inside Thunder Alley in the Midway where they can enjoy a cold Budweiser and great food next to the area’s largest vendor, display and demo ride marketplace. Thunder Alley will also showcase entertainment, games and contests.
Bands will be performing live on the Thunder Alley stage on Friday, Oct. 14th (The Trans Ams) and Saturday, Oct. 15th (Crashrocket).
The annual Hooters bikini contest and fashion show sponsored by Hot Leathers will be staged in Thunder Alley located outside Turn 4 in the Midway on Saturday, Oct. 15th, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bike builder appearances: Bike builders Brigitte Bourget and Eddie Trotta will have meet and greets with bike enthusiasts during Fall Cycle Scene. Bourget will be available at the Bourget Bike Works display on Friday, Oct. 14th between 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. while Trotta will be at the Thunder Cycle Design display on Saturday, Oct. 15 between noon and 1 p.m.
In the tradition of open roads, RV Parking is available inside the “World Center of Racing” infield with parking available for motorcycle trailers.





