Daytona Bike Week events - March 8-12, 2006

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Daytona Bike Week events - March 8-12, 2006
March 8, 2006 - Daytona Beach News Journal - news-journalonline.com

TODAY

19th ANNUAL MYSTERY ALLIGATOR GYPSY ROAD TOUR: AMA sanctioned event; bikes depart in groups; 9-10 a.m. registration, Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club, 3602 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $15. (386) 677-2061.

SPEEDWAY POKER RUN: A lap around the Daytona International Speedway caps off a day of scenic riding through Tomoka State Park; sign-up in the Biker's Atlas Big 50 Tent; sign-up in the Biker's Atlas Big 50 Tent; 9 a.m. first bike; 11 a.m. last bike out; 4:30 p.m. last bike in; 4:45 p.m. staging for parade lap around track, Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $10 per hand (two-hand minimum). (800) 748-7467.

COLESLAW WRESTLING: Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch, 549 Tomoka Farms Road (State Road 415 and County Road 4118), Samsula. (386) 428-5459.

HARLEY--DAVIDSON RIDE-IN SHOW: Registration begins at 8 a.m.; judging, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; awards, 4 p.m., Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. (386) 254-4500.

BENEFIT BIKE SHOW: fundraiser for the Jessica Marie Lunsford Foundation, noon-5 p.m., Chop's Iron City, 1815 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. $10 contest entry; free to spectators. (386) 763-1090.

VINCENT MARTELLA APPEARANCE: Just before the start of AMA GNC Singles Championship, child actor from "Everybody Hates Chris"sings the national anthem, 8:15 p.m., Municipal Stadium, 3777 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach. $25 box seats, $20 reserved, $20 general admission north side. (386) 253-7223.

TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY

RICK DERRINGER: In concert, 8 p.m., Hangdawg Saloon, 1065 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. FREE. Parking: $5 bikes, $10 cars. (386) 672-4627; 846-2024.

TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY

16th ANNUAL BRUTE HORSEPOWER SHOOTOUT: American Motorcycle Institute, 3042 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach. Free to spectators. www.amiwrench.com; (386) 255-0295.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE EXPO: Evel Knievel display trailer, Ball of Steel Stunt Show, motorcycle shows and more; hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 6-10Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 11, Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. $2. (386) 254-4500.

ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AUCTION, SWAP MEET AND TRADE SHOW: swap meet, March 8-10Wednesday-Friday; motorcycle auction, 1 p.m. March 10Friday; presented by J. Wood & Co., Edmunds Center, Stetson University, 143 E. Pennsylvania Ave., DeLand. (352) 795-8895.

KICK-START TOUR "JESSIE'S RIDE" MARCH 4-11: Alan Bernard of Santiago Chopper and Mark Lunsford of the Jessica Marie Lunsford Foundation team up to fight for better protection for children against sex offenders; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Chop's "Iron City," 1815 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Biker Atlas Tent at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Bandshell, behind Ocean Walk Shoppes, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 11, Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. More details: www.santiagochopper.com or www.jessicamarielunsfordfoundation.com (352) 302-4372.

TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY

ANNUAL GOLD WING GETAWAY VENDOR SHOW:Pin-striping, air brush artists, leathers, tires, accessories, food and more; presented by Chapter FL1-H, Gold Wing Road Rider's Association, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., New Smyrna Beach Airport, U.S. 1, New Smyrna Beach. FREE. (386) 663-4939; 673-6176.

MOTORCYCLE DEMO RIDES, : Featuring the newest machines from Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Buell, Yamaha, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Victory, Vespa, Boss Hoss and Bourget Bike Works, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. FREE. Riders must have a valid motorcycle driver's license and DOT-approved helmet to participate. (386) 254-2700.

TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY

28th ANNUAL DAYTONA MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET:Live music, daily motorcycle shows, vendors, food and more, Daytona Flea Market, U.S. 92 and I-4, Daytona Beach. (301) 336-2100.

FLORIDA LIONS MOTORCYCLE DRAWING:All proceeds benefit Florida Lions Conklin Centers for the Blind; an original 1971 Harley-Davidson FLH with less than 30,000 miles will be given away at 5 p.m. March 12, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Tickets: $3 each; two for $5; 5five for $10; 10 for $15; or 50 for $50 may be purchased from noon to 11 p.m. March 3-through March 12 at the Iron Horse or from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through March 3-11 at the ticket booth on Main Street at the corner of Hollywood and Oleander avenues. (386) 258-3441.

EASYRIDER BEST OF THE BEST BIKE SHOW:Destination Daytona, intersection of U.S. 1 and Interstate 95, Ormond Beach. (866) 642-3464.


VENDOR EXPO: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunshine Park, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. FREE. (386) 677-6749.

"BIKE WEEK IN RIVERFRONT PARK": Music, exhibits, bike builders, food, shows and more; presented by the city of Daytona Beach Cultural Services Division, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Riverfront Park, Beach Street, Daytona Beach. FREE. (386) 671-8251; 248-0580.

20TH ANNUAL EASTER SEALS HARLEY GIVE-AWAY: Proceeds benefit Easter Seals; win a 2006 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail, $1,000 cash and a four-night stay during Biketoberfest 2006; drawing at 5 p.m. March 12, Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St., Daytona Beach. One ticket, $3; 10 for $10; 25 for $20; 80 for $50; 125 for $75; and 175 for $100. Tickets available at Boot Hill Daytona, Boot Hill Ormond Beach and Destination Daytona. (386) 255-4568.

FASTLANE PROMOTIONS' MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET EXTRAVAGANZA: featuring live music, beer, food and daily appearances by bike builder Andy McMaslin, Volusia County Fair & Expo Center, S.R. 44 and I-4, DeLand. $5. www.fastlanedaytona.com; (386) 801-1810.

THURSDAY

MEET-THE-RIDERS: Featuring Makita Suzuki rider Ricky Carmichael and others, 7 p.m., DeLand Motorsports, 2610 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. FREE. (386) 740-2453.

INAUGURAL SPEEDWAY BIKE SHOW: 12 classes of bikes competing for prizes and trophies with judging by a panel directed by Jeff Starke; produced and managed by Bikers Atlas and The International Master Bike Builders Association, 9 a.m. show starts; 4 p.m. awards; show in the Nextel FanZone located on the infield, Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $20 spectators; $35 bike show contestants. Both prices include infield admission. (800) 341-2302 Ext. 719.

LEATHER AND LACE FASHION SHOW AND AUCTION: Models wear leather and lace fashions from Barney's Leather and XTC, 11 p.m., The Stock Exchange at the Halifax Marina, 126 Basin St., Daytona Beach. FREE. Clothing will be auctioned off after the show. (386) 295-8746.

FRIDAY

15th ANNUAL BOARDWALK CLASSIC RIDE-IN BIKE SHOW: Cash prizes and trophies awarded; 8-11 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. show; 4 p.m. awards, Boardwalk, Clock Tower behind Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach. FREE to spectators. Enter Boardwalk from corner of Main Street and Ocean Avenue (386) 253-0254.

MDA AUCTION & BIKE DRAWING: 1 p.m., Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. (386) 254-4500.

PAT TRAVERS: in concert, 7 p.m.; opening act featuring Living for Tomorrow, 5 p.m.; presented by Friends of the Bandshell and the City of Daytona Beach Cultural Services, Bandshell, behind the Ocean Walk Shoppes, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. FREE. (386) 788-7800; 671-3421.

MOLLY HATCHET: 9 p.m.; opening band starts at 8 p.m., White Eagle Lounge, U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway, Korona. FREE. (386) 437-2341.

13th ANNUAL CLAMBAKE AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: Starts at 11:30 a.m., JB's Fish Camp, 859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Call for cost: (386) 427-5747.

SATURDAY

34th ANNUAL RAT'S HOLE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW: Contestants line up next to curb on Wild Olive between 7:30-8:30 a.m.; judging, 10 a.m., Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. (386) 454-3496.

BIKER'S BREAKFAST: Presented by First Baptist Church of New Smyrna Beach, 8-11 a.m., Family Life Center, 200 Faulkner St., New Smyrna Beach. FREE. (386) 428-2921; 427-5370; 427-0831.

BOARDWALK CHOPPER & CUSTOM BIKE SHOW: Cash prizes and trophies; registration, 9-11 a.m., awards 4 p.m., Boardwalk, Clock Tower behind Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach. (386) 253-0254.

INAUGURAL CHILI COOK-OFFSATURDAY : Presented by the Astor Area Chamber of Commerce, tasting begins at noon, Blackwater Inn, 55716 Front St., Astor. Tasting for the People's Choice prize, $5. (352) 759-3422; 759-2496.

NINTH ANNUAL BIKE WEEK BLOWOUT,SATURDAY: Beverages, food, live music, door prizes and more; starts at noon, U.S. Military Vets Club House, 409 N. Orange Ave., New Smyrna Beach. $10 per person, includes meal and a ticket for drawing, (386) 409-7476.

MOTORCYCLE DRAWING SATURDAY: Benefits the Daytona Beach Community Foundation, 1 p.m., Bandshell, behind the Ocean Walk Shoppes, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. (386) 255-0981.

BIKER BASH CONCERT: presented by the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 1-5 p.m., Bandshell, behind the Ocean Walk Shoppes, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. FREE. (386) 254-8200.

ANNUAL BIKE WEEK PIG ROAST: Presented by the American Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion; event also includes music by Linda and Jesse, 3 p.m., American Legion Post 270, 119 Howes St., Port Orange. $6. (386) 788-6800.

BLESSING OF THE BIKES, SATURDAY and SUNDAY: 4 p.m. March 11 mass with blessing afterward; 8 a.m. March 12 blessing with 8:30 a.m. mass afterward, Basilica of St. Paul, 300 N. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach. FREE. (386) 252-5422.

SUNDAY

HASTA LUEGO PARTY: Live bands, barbecue, vendors, music and more; starts at noon, Gilly's Pub 44, 1889 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach. FREE. (386) 428-6523.

UNITED WAY HARLEY-DAVIDSON DRAWING: All proceeds benefit the United Way of Volusia/Flagler Counties; 2006 Heritage Softail Classic will be given away 5 p.m. March 12, Full Moon Saloon, 700 Main St., Daytona Beach. Tickets: $2 each; $10 for 7; $50 for 40; or $100 for 100. (386) 253-0563.

2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE DRAWING: Serenity House of Volusia fundraiser; 6 p.m., Gilly's Pub 44, 1889 S.R. 44, New Smyrna Beach. (386) 252-4228.

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COLESLAW WRESTLING: Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch, 549 Tomoka Farms Road (State Road 415 and County Road 4118), Samsula. (386) 428-5459.

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Mike