Top 5 Motorcyle Events for 2017
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TOP EVENTS IN 2017
What does it take to be on the list of the TOP Motorcycle Events for 2017 listing? Biker InCite takes many factors into consideration when listing top events. The things we look at are quality, industry buzz, weather, culture curve, size and location.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA
August 4-13, 2017
This is without a doubt our number 1 choice for attendance. We suggest going early before the rally starts to avoid the high prices of hotels and stay for the first few days of the beginning of the rally. This rally region is in the western part of South Dakota and the eastern part of Wyoming. The bullseye is the city of Sturgis and is a piece of the puzzle that you need to visit at least once to cruise down Main Street, take a demo ride with the OEM's, check out the hundreds of vendors and head out to the Buffalo Chip for an unforgettable visit. The other must do stop is Black Hills Harley-Davidson where tier one manufacturers are selling, installing and demoing their products. We have compiled a PDF for the top 75 things to do for this event, have an interest in purchasing this contact us at events@bikercityguide.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aX-eTQ5bvg
MaMa Tried Motorcycle Show
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
February 17-19, 2017
Jumping up in the ranks is the MaMa Tried Motorcycle Show only in its first few years of existence. Born in the downtown Milwaukee area a local motorcycle enthusiast dreamed up the idea of this show and made it happen. The timing of this event is prime for fans to connect during the colder weather and keep their passion hot. MaMa is an indoor invitational that features over 100 motorcycles from builders to all calibers including flat-trackers, hill climbers, choppers and bar hoppers. If your going to try a new show this year make it this one in 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8wwYRvC_Aw
Austin Handbuilt Show
AUSTIN, TEXAS
April 21-23, 2017
Homegrown bike shows have been popping up all over the country but the Austin Hand Built Show is a little different from all the others. the folks at Revival Cycles put on this free 3 days show case of custom classics styles. Works of art some of the most impressive and exciting projects. Some are elegant and subtle changes, some are total overhauls of machines, others are simply ingenious ways to use the products. This show is around to inspire you to start your own build get back to the basics with physical craftsmanship and the tools needed to adding fuel to the industry. Handbuilt doesn't get any better.
https://vimeo.com/199699792?from=outro-embed
Daytona Bike Week
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
March 10-19, 2017
This rally is a catalyst for us northerners to get out and start the riding season. Early March gets the ball rolling with great temps and lots of ocean/beach riding. This is a rally that you will be doing lots of city street traveling but don't let that stop you from jumping in and getting some miles early in the year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw3o--_bjyc
MICHAEL LICHTER 'MOTORCYCLE AS ART ' SHOW
STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA- Buffalo Chip Grounds
During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - August 8, 2017
This event happens during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August at the Buffalo Chip Event Center. Experience the creativity, spirit and personal expression of motorcycle history and culture curated by creative genius Michael Lichter. This internationally renowned exhibit allows you to explore dozens of unique custom bikes paired with corresponding 2-dimensional artwork. This is a who's who event and your change to get an up-close look at the work of some of the industry's most influential master builders and artists during this free annual display.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_eZ7GnPYNI
Attractions for Daytona Bike Week
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
MARCH 11-18, 2017
Listing courtesy of Harley-Davidson.com
Kick off the riding season with Harley-Davidson, the Official Motorcycle Sponsor at the 76th annual Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida. Break free from the winter cold with plenty of sun, beaches - and of course some incredible bikes.
H-D AT THE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY | W. INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BOULEVARD, FL 32114
9am-5pm DAILY
- 2017 Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle lineup
- Free demos - Including the all new Road King® Special and other fully customized models for you to ride
- Genuine Harley-Davidson® Parts & Accessories display featuring the all new Spectra Glow™ lighting
- Learn about Harley-Davidson's 9th V-Twin engine at the new Milwaukee-Eight® engine display
- Daily Police skills presentation - Check out how law enforcement officers use Harley-Davidson Police motorcycles to navigate an obstacle course
- Watch the Ives Brothers race around a Motordrome at the Wall of Death
- H-D1™ Fit Shop
- Willie G., H.O.G®, and Harley-Davidson Museum® commemorative merchandise
- MDA Women's Ride, Thursday, March 16th
H.O.G. RALLY POINT AT THE SPEEDWAY
Join Sam, Thor, Bruce and other Harley-Davidson Staff members at the H.OG.® Rally Point, March 11-18. Pick up a cool pin, check out the Harley-Davidson Museum® custom bike display. Not a member of Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G.®)? Learn more
- H.O.G® Pin Stop, March 11 – 18, 9:00am – 5:00pm in the H-D / H.O.G.® tent at the Daytona International Speedway
- H.O.G.® Rally Rendezvous at Full Moon Saloon on Main Street. Sunday, March 12th and Thursday, March 16th; 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Celebrate the 76th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week with fellow H.O.G.® members. Open to members and one guest with valid H.O.G.® membership card. Each attendee will receive 2 drink coupons and 1 food coupon. Capacity limited.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SHEDULE EVENTS
- Come kick off Bike Week with Harley-Davidson at Dirty Harry’s on Monday, March 13that 7:00pm at 705 Main St, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Join the band “Hairball” and watch them crank up an amazing tribute to arena rock.
- Check out Brandon, Jake, and Kenny rip up the track during the Daytona TT March 16th, 2017 at the Daytona International Speedway.
- Catch Eddie and Andrew for the first race of the Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing series during the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainseville Raceway.
- Harley-Davidson Ride Every Day Motorcycle Show - Thursday, March 16th at The Pavilion at Destination Daytona, Located at 1635 N US Highway 1 directly off I-95 Exit 273 in Ormond Beach, Destination Daytona is just north of Daytona Beach and within minutes of The Atlantic Ocean, A1A, the famed Ormond Loop and Daytona International Speedway. Registration from 10:00 am to noon. Judging from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Awards from 3:00pm-3:30pm.
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WORTHY BIKE SHOWS
True Grit Gathering | Sunday, March 12th | Pavilion of Destination Daytona | I95 & US-1 in Ormond Beach | Classic and Vintage looking for old metal and iron | No trophies just or prizes just a meeting of the metal | Starts at 10am
Mark Brodie's People Choice Bike Show | Tuesday, March 14th | Pavilion of Destination Daytona | I95 & US-1 in Ormond Beach | Looks like American V-twin Customs | Not sure of trophies, check it out.
Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show | Wednesday, March 15th | Pavilion of Destination Daytona | I95 & US-1 in Ormond Beach | Dave and Jody Perewitz host this competition solely about your motorcycle's paint job. Winner will have a feature in a top magazine and other prizes | Registration at 10am -1pm with awards at 4pm
Willie's Tropical Tattoo Chopper Show | Thursday, March 16th | 825 S Yonge Street in Ormond Beach, FL | Big crowds every year for this Bike Week favorite | Old School choppers - 20 classes | 11am- 4pm | Trophies and awards | Live music and food (BBQ)
Harley-Davidson Ride-In Bike Show | Thursday, March 16th | Pavilion of Destination Daytona | I95 & US-1 in Ormond Beach | 11am - 1pm | Willie G. will be in the house | A favorite every year
Baddest Bagger Bike Show | Friday, March 17th | Pavilion of Destination Daytona | I95 & US-1 in Ormond Beach | 11am - 4pm | Bring your bagger and spend the day at Destination Daytona
Broadwalk Show | Friday, March 17th | Broadwalk & Main Street in Daytona Beach | Put on by the Daytona Beach peps | Custom motorcycles with a view of the ocean | Registration is on the corner of Main Street and Boardwalk | 10am with awards at 4pm
Rat's Hole Ride-In Show | Saturday, March 18th | Indian Motorcyle on Beach Street | 18 Classes with a ton of trophies | 9am-10am registration, awards at 5pm
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JUST A FEW OTHER EVENTS
Rockin’ on the River Party Cruise | Friday, March 10th | St. John’s Rivership Company | 321.441.3030 | 423 North Palmetto Ave in Sanford | 7:30pm – 9:30pm | Band – Mike Galloway & Highway Flyer | Starts boarding at 6:30pm | $ | Call to reserve your spot
A1A Hilton Beer Garden | Friday, March 10th – 19th | Located “South end of Hilton Front of A1A” on outdoor patio, The Beer Garden offers cold local brews, hot burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, pretzels and hot dogs off the grill | Bourbon selection | 4:00pm to 1:00am | Nightly Entertainment | 100 North Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach
Moonshine Tiki Bar in the Hilton Lobby | Friday, March 10th -19th | 100 North Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach | 11:00am – 11:00pm | Moonshine Bar
Moose Lodge 2516 | Friday, March 10th | All riders welcome | Halifax River Moose Lodge |933 Beville Road in South Daytona |386.760.2556
B.F.F.A.R Post 1 | Friday, March 10th – 19th | Breakfast from 9:00am – 2:00 pm every day | 745 Ridgewood Ave in Holy Hill | Live music later in the day from 8:00pm – Midnight
Shovelhead Show | Vosia County Fairgrounds | Saturday, March 11th | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand | Registration at Noon -2:30pm with Judging at 3:00pm Cash & Trophy Awards
DeLand Bike Rally | Saturday, March 11th | Noon – 8:00pm | Downtown Deland on Main Street | Vendors, music and food | Bike Show
Fastlane Swap Meet | Friday, March 10th – 19th | Volusia Country Fairgrounds | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand
Hog Roast | Saturday, March 11th – 12th | Live music | Sober Clean Events | Noon – 5:00pm | 2512 Orange Street in Bunnell
Concert – Ocean Center’s Arena | Saturday, March 11th -14th | 6:00pm – 8:45pm
Sunday Luncheon Cruise | Sunday, March 12th | St. John’s Rivership Company | 321.441.3030 | 423 North Palmetto Ave in Sanford | 12:00am – 300pm | Starts boarding at 11:15pm | $ | Call to reserve your spot
Rat Bike Show | Volusia County Fairgrounds | Sunday, March 12th | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand | Registration at Noon -2:30pm with Judging at 3:00pm Cash & Trophy Awards
Bike Blessing & BBQ | Sunday, March 12th | Tomoka Christian Church | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Free BBQ lunch, dessert and live music | Optional group ride at 1:00pm | 1450 Hand Ave in Ormond Beach
Annual Bike Blessing | Sunday, March 12th | 10:00am | Angels Landing | 574 West Aerial Road in Edgewater
Jess Lee Concert | Sunday, March 12th | Destination Daytona | 1635 North US Hwy 1 in Ormond Beach
Sidecar & Trike Show | Volusia County Fairgrounds | Wednesday, March 15th | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand | Registration at Noon -2:30pm with Judging at 3:00pm Cash & Trophy Awards
39th Annual Trike and Sidecar Day and Show | Thursday, March 16th | All riders get in free | Beer, Food and hundreds of motorcycles attend | 1425 Tomoka Farms Road
Free Concet – Bob Seger Tribute | Thursday, March 16th | 7:00pm – 11:00pm | Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club | 960 South Willamson Blvd in Daytona Beach
Halifax Humane Society’s Ruff Ride and Poker Run | Thursday, March 16th | 2364 LPGA Blvd. in Daytona Beach | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | 8:00pm Last Bike returns to the Iron Horse | Scenic ride & poker run | Stops include: Ormond Brewing Company, The Dog Pound Saloon, Lagerheads Bar & Grill and The Iron Horse Saloon
Old School Chopper Show | Volusia County Fairgrounds | Thursday, March 16th | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand | Registration at Noon -2:30pm with Judging at 3:00pm Cash & Trophy Awards | SEE AD FOR DETAILS – SEE MAP for Location
Leather & Lace MC Bike Rodeo and Party | Thursday, March 16th | Angels Landing at 574 West Ariel Road in Edgewater | 3:00pm start with games at 4:00pm
Breakfast with Grizzly | 9:00am | Thursday, March 16th | Meet the man who rode his motorcycle around the world in record time | Volusia Motorsports | 1701 SR-44 in New Smyrna Beach
Daytona only Café Racer and Vintage Day | Friday, March 17th | Riders get free beer and food | 11:00am – 3:30pm
NIGHT OF THE BURNING BIKE | Volusia County Fairgrounds | Friday, March 17th | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand | Biker Burn is at 7:00pm
British Euro Bike Show | Volusia County Fairgrounds | Friday, March 17th | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand | Registration at Noon -2:30pm with Judging at 3:00pm Cash & Trophy Awards
Car & Bike Show | Friday, March 17th | Bikini Contest at 7:00pm | Cacklebery Campground at 560 Tomoka Farms in New Smyrna
Antique Bike Show | Volusia County Fairgrounds | Saturday, March 18th | 3150 East New York Ave in DeLand | Registration at Noon -2:30pm with Judging at 3:00pm Cash & Trophy Awards
Willie's Old School Chopper Time Show | Thursday, March 16th | 11am - 4pm | Willie's Tropical Tattoo at 825 S Yonge Street
in Ormond Beach.
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DESTINATION DAYTONA EVENTS
*Events listing courtesy of Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona
Friday, March 10, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Holman Autry Band 1pm; Inward of Eden 3pm; Marty Manous Band 5pm
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Bath Salt Zombies; 4-8pm Halo Violation; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Tommy Roxx Band 1pm; BJ Wilbanks Band 3pm; Russ Still & The Moonshiners 5pm; Kickstand Jenny 7pm
Arm Crusher 2 - Triple Elimination Arm Wrestling Tournament
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Coastal Vibe; 4-8pm Straight Jacket Smile; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
Scootin' America Appearance inside Daytona Harley-Davidson showroom 3-5pm
H-D Milwaukee Eight/Screamin' Eagle Seminar at Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona H-D 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: JessLee Band 1pm; Jacob Bryant Band 3pm
Warren Lane's True Grit Pre-1977 Bike Show: 10am-6pm
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Miss Intent; 4-8pm Bath Salt Zombies; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
H-D Milwaukee Eight/Screamin' Eagle Seminar at Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona H-D 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Monday, March 13, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: South Rock 1pm; Buck Shot 3pm
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Caribbean Posse; 4-8pm NY Rockabilly Rockets; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Jack Michael Band 1pm; Emma Moseley Band 3pm
2nd Mark Brodie People's Choice American V-Twin Custom Bike Show 10am Reg; 3pm Awards
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Straight Jacket Smile; 4-8pm Halo Violation; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Matt Bennett Band 1pm; Crossroad Station 3pm; The Shotgun Billys 5pm
Perewitz Paint Bike Show: Registration 10am-1pm; Awards 4pm
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Coastal Vibe; 4-8pm NY Rockabilly Rockets; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Pete Schlegel Band 1pm; Southern Drawl Band 3pm; Axis Five 5pm
Harley-Davidson Ride Every Day Motorcycle Show in the Russ Brown Pavilion at Destination Daytona. Registration open at 10am-noon;
Judging from 12:30-2pm; Awards from 3-3:30pm
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Bath Salt Zombies; 4-8pm Coastal Vibe; 8pm-12am Baby Punchface
Harley-Davidson Women's MDA Ride - 10am Ride Begins and departs from H-D Tent at Daytona Int'l Speedway.
Register at http://mdaevent.org/mdawomensride2017
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
H-D Milwaukee Eight/Screamin' Eagle Seminar at Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona H-D 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Friday, March 17, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Stone Senate 5pm
Baddest Bagger Daytona Bike Show: Registration 11am-1pm; Awards 4pm
Ride Forever Wedding Ceremony - Inside The Russ Brown Pavilion at Destination Daytona. Reception with the band, cash bar,
free snacks and wedding cake from 6:30-7:30pm - Couples should apply for marriage license from the Clerk's office 3 days in advance.
Call 386-736-5911 for any questions.
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Anthony Wild & The Suspects; 4-8pm NY Rockabilly Rockets; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
H-D Milwaukee Eight/Screamin' Eagle Seminar at Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona H-D 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Pearl Clarkin Band 1pm; Steve Griggs Band 3pm; Preacher Stone 5pm; Blackwater Mountain 7pm
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am-3pm Straight Jacket Smile; 4-8pm Hornitt/Thorny Rose; 8pm-12am Barnyard Stompers
Mike Rinowski - Author of "Harley Tracks" Book Signing, etc.; Appearing inside Daytona H-D showroom
H-D Milwaukee Eight/Screamin' Eagle Seminar at Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona H-D 10am, 1pm, 3pm
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Southern Revival Concert Series By Outlaw Nation
In The Russ Brown Pavilion: Richard Lynch Band 12pm
Live Music At Saints & Sinners Pub: 12-4pm Miss Intent
Please note events change last minute all the time.
TOP 10 Food Stops for the Sturgis, SD Motorcycle Rally
Here are our top 10 picks for food during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Not ALL of these are all year round restaurants, not listed in any specific order:
- Roma's | 2281 E Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783 | 605.722.0715 | Italian | Click HERE for website.
- Porky's | During the Rally only | Corner of Lazelle & Junction | Pork by the pound | Look for the RED and WHITE awning. Click HERE for BCG article.
- Town & Country Plumbing | During the Rally Only | Main Street between Junction & 1st Street | Indian Tacos | Click HERE for BCG article.
- Sweet Burrito Food Truck | Corner of Lazelle & Junction | Food Combo wonders | Click HERE for website and menus.
- Jeanne's Bourbon Street BBQ | During the Rally only | Sturgis RV Park in downtown Sturgis | Click HERE for menu.
- Silverado Casino Buffet | All you can eat crab is the topper for this food filled buffet | Main Street in Deadwood
- Lodge at Deadwood | Fine Dining is the best in the area | Lodge at Deadwood at 100 Pine Crest Lane in Deadwood
- Prairie Berry Winery | Wine. Beer. Music and Food | 23837 Hwy 385 in Hill City | Charcuterie Board, Pizza and Salads
- Enigma Restaurant | Abode Eco Hotel in Rapid City | 445 Mount Rushmore Road | Upscale Food | Click HERE for reservations.
- Jambonz Grill | Junction and Ball Park | 2214 Junction Ave. in Sturgis | 605.561.1100 | Southern Cooking
TOP 10 Food Stops for Daytona Bike Week
Here are our top 10 picks for food during the Daytona Bike Week.
These are all year round restaurants, not listed in any specific order:
- Boondocks | 3948 S Peninsula Dr. in Port Orange, FL | 386.760.9001 | Dock Side | Seafood | Click HERE for website.
- The Garlic | 556 3rd Ave. in New Smyrna Beach, FL | 386.424.6660 | Italian | Click HERE for their website and video.
- Hyde Park Steak House | 100 North Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach, FL | Fine Dining | Click HERE for website.
- Charlie Horse | 810 South Atlantic Ave. in Ormond Beach, FL | 386.672.4347 | Crab Legs, Wings | Click HERE for website.
- Hidden Treasures Bar & Grill | 5993 S Ridgewood Ave. in Port Orange, FL | 386.756.9565 | Seafood | Dockside | Click HERE for website.
- Breakers | 518 Flagler Ave. in New Smyrna Beach, FL | 386.428.2019 | Seafood and Shrimp | On Beach | Click HERE for menu.
- Azure | 2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL | 386.767.7356 | On Beach Dining | Click HERE for website.
- Mario's Italian Cuisine | 521 South Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL | 386.677.2711 | Italian Fine Dining | Click HERE for website.
- Chucherias Hondurenas | 101 2nd St., No 500, The Market in Daytona Beach, FL | 386.289.0548 | Latin | Click HERE for menu.
- Dancing Avocado | 110 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL | 386.947.2022 | Breakfast & Lunch Whole Foods | Click HERE for website.
2017 American Flat Track Racing Schedule
March 16: DAYTONA TT – Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla.
March 25: Atlanta Short Track – Dixie Speedway, Woodstock, GA
April 1: Charlotte Half-Mile – Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC
May 13: Arizona Mile – Turf Paradise, Phoenix, AZ
May 20: Sacramento Mile – Cal Expo Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA
May 27-28: Springfield Mile – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
June 3: Red Mile – The Red Mile, Lexington, KY
June 17: OKC Mile – Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK
June 24: Lima Half-Mile – Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH
July 8: Rolling Wheels Half-Mile – Rolling Wheels Raceway Park, Elbridge, NY
July 29: Calistoga Half-Mile – Calistoga Speedway, Calistoga, CA
Aug. 6: Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle – Buffalo Chip Campgrounds, Sturgis, SD
Aug. 8: Black Hills Half-Mile – Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, SD.
Aug. 13: Peoria TT – Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL
Sept. 2-3: Springfield Mile II** – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL.
Sept. 9: Williams Grove Half-Mile – Williams Gove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Sept. 23: Lone Star Half-Mile – Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
Oct. 7: Perris Short Track – Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA
More information available HERE
Indian Motorcycle Announces Scout FTR750 Available For Purchase For The 2017 American Flat Track Season
NEWS PROVIDED BY Indian Motorcycle on Feb 28, 2017, 12:11 ET
Indian's Premier 750cc V-Twin Flat Track Race Bike Available for $50,000
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Motorcycle, America's first motorcycle company, today announced its premier flat track race bike, the Scout FTR750, is available for purchase for $50,000. This is the same bike currently being run by Indian's new "Wrecking Crew" in the American Flat Track series.
A purpose-built, high-performance 750cc V-Twin engine powers the Scout FTR750. It features a unique, ultra-light steel frame, large centrally located airbox and sleek lightweight carbon fiber body. Indian's design and engineering teams approached the bike as the ultimate combination of advanced performance technology and design elements from Indian's legendary racing models of the past.
"Since its debut, feedback on the Scout FTR750 has been overwhelmingly positive, with unbelievable interest and demand for the bike," said Gary Gray, Product Director for Indian Motorcycle. "The bike's availability to all race teams will help further establish Indian Motorcycle's presence in American flat track racing."
The Scout FTR750 made its official debut during the 2016 season finale, when AMA flat track racing legend Joe Kopp raced it at the Santa Rosa Mile. For 2017, Indian Motorcycle Racing, backed by Allstate, comprises three of the most successful and decorated flat track riders in the sport, including 2016 Grand National Champion Bryan Smith, 2013 Grand National Champion Brad Baker, and three-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees. All three will be running the Scout FTR750 this season.
For purchasing information on the Scout FTR750 race bike, stop by an Indian Motorcycle dealer. To find the nearest location, visit IndianMotorcycle.com.
ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®
Indian Motorcycle, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), is America's first motorcycle company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America's most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.
ABOUT POLARIS® INDUSTRIES
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Ducati patents variable jet exhaust
Having pioneered the use of winglets in MotoGP over the last few years, Ducati’s engineers will be understandably miffed to see their work go to nothing this year as that technology is banned. But far from crying into their espressos the firm’s boffins have come up with something even more ingenious.
At the moment, only a lone patent document reveals any details of what might turn out to be the firm’s secret weapon when it comes to maximising performance on the track. The tech hasn’t been seen on the 2017 Desmosedici GP17 yet, but on paper the design appears to show a lot of promise.
It’s an exhaust that works like a jet engine to add thrust and help minimise the loss of winglets by helping keep the front wheel on the ground during acceleration. It sounds crazy, but bear with us because the line between genius and madness is so fine as to be invisible. If it works as hoped, this idea will fall on the genius side.
The system is actually quite simple. It works like the tailpipe of a fighter jet engine. If you’ve ever seen Top Gun you’ll be familiar with the way that military jet exhausts have variable geometry. An array of interlocking petals surrounding the jet pipe’s exit allows it to be widened or narrowed, altering the thrust coming out.
Ducati’s patent reveals identical sets of petals, operated via electric motors, inside the exhaust tailpipes of a Desmosedici. Just as on a fighter plane, the petals allow the size of the hole in the end of the exhaust to be made larger or smaller.
The idea is that when the hole is smaller, it will create more thrust. Just as you would purse your lips to blow out a candle, the smaller exhaust exit increases the speed and thrust of the gas coming out of it.
There’s a downside to that, of course. Bike exhausts are usually as unrestrictive as possible to ensure they don’t sap the engine’s power. This system would definitely harm the bike’s overall output if the exhaust outlet remained small all the time. But by having a variable-sized exit, Ducati gets the best of both worlds.
It makes a lot of sense. For much of the time, a GP bike simply can’t put down all of its power. Either there isn’t enough grip or the laws of physics mean it would flip over backwards if the engine was unleashed in full. In those situations, normally the only solution is to hold back the engine’s performance.
The jet-style exhaust gives an alternative method of thrust, allowing a bit more fuel to be converted into forward motion. Normally, once the rear tyre is putting down as much power as it can without spinning, you’re at the limit of possible acceleration. With this system there’s an additional way to get even more forward motion without asking the tyre to work any harder.
What’s more, because of the angle and position of the Desmosedici’s exhausts, the thrust tries to rotate the bike forwards around its centre of gravity. That means it’s helping to reduce the bike’s tendency to wheelie, foiling another of the physical laws that usually forms a firm limit as to the potential maximum acceleration on a bike.
The downside? Presumably the bike will burn more fuel in getting this additional performance. But if it gives a race-winning edge, that’s something the team will surely be happy to live with.
At the moment it’s not clear whether Ducati has tested the idea, or when it might appear on a race bike. It’s also not known whether the firm has wider plans for the concept but Ducati rarely patents technologies that it doesn’t hope to use in production at some stage.
There’s a new Ducati superbike expected for 2018. A jet-assisted exhaust could be an interesting selling point to mark it out from the competition…
Charlie Horse - Ormond Beach, FL
Home of the "All You Can Eat Alaskan Snow Crab". Charlie Horse specializes in seafood, ribs, burgers and wings. We order the wings every time we come and this is a must stop while in Daytona. We must mention the dessert offerings are a singular reason to visit Charlie Horse as the key lime pie is the best we have ever tasted. In this instance dessert before dinner!
Address: 810 S Atlantic Ave in Ormond Beach, FL
Hours: 7 days a week from 11am - 10pm
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND
Santino's Littly Italy - Bay View, WI
Santino's Little Italy is located at 352 East Stewart in the northern part of Bay View, WI. Everything about this place we love.
"Godfather" lovers will recognize this reference to this classic movie when you walk through the front door; Genco Olive Oil Import Co.
Pizza's are Neapolitan-style cooked in an imported wood burning oven from Italy, Italian flour is flown in weekly and they top off your meal with Italian cookies. This New York-ish style restaurant also serves a few pasta dishes, appetizers and a great cocktail list.
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Harley-Davidson extends NHRA sponsorship
Harley-Davidson extends NHRA sponsorship
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has extended its relationship with NHRA as the official motorcycle of the NHRA. Harley-Davidson, the oldest and largest U.S.-based manufacturer of motorcycles, has been the official motorcycle of NHRA since 2006.
“Harley-Davidson has been an integral partner of the NHRA since they first came into the sport over a decade ago,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president and chief development officer. “They have been a staple at events during the year and have used the NHRA platform to reach a wide ranging group of motorsports enthusiasts at our 24 national events across the country.”
Harley-Davidson entered the sport in 2004 with its Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team. The team of riders Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec has achieved tremendous success on the track with backing from the iconic manufacturer, racing to eight NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships, including five for Hines and three for Krawiec.
“Since the beginning of our Pro Stock Motorcycle program, our relationship with the NHRA has provided Harley-Davidson a tremendous opportunity to share the power, speed and performance that flows through our veins with thousands of motorsports fans across the country, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership on and off the track,” said Scott Beck, Harley-Davidson Director of Global Brand Marketing.
Since 2007, Harley-Davidson’s interactive display in Nitro Alley, NHRA’s fan interactive area on-site at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events, has been one of the featured attractions for fans of all ages. The display engages NHRA fans into the Harley-Davidson experience with product displays and a special dyno-motorcycle-based drag racing simulator, in addition to other activities.
As part of the agreement, NHRA and Harley-Davidson will continue to partner in giving away a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle at select events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour.
28 Feb 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff