Henry's Daytona BIKE WEEK REPORT
PRESENTS:
1997 BIKE WEEK
Daytona Beach, Florida
"Schedule of Events"
for
Feb. 28 - March 9, 1997
"Past & Future Dates"
Thanks to: THE CHAMBER, DAYTONA BEACH/HALIFAX AREA

Daytona Beach, Florida
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1997 BIKE WEEK "Schedule"
There is much much more going on throughout the County that is not listed here.
More will be added to this list as received.
For the most current information,
print this "Schedule" one week before BIKE WEEK.

LAST UPDATED: February 22, 1997

February 28 - March 9
56th Anniversary of Bike Week - Area - wide - (386) 255-0981

February 28 - March 9
Official Bike Week Welcome Center - 503 Main Street - 10AM-10PM - (386) 255-0981

February 28 - March 9
SHOPPERS WORLD FLEA MARKET
* Privately owned bikes "FOR SALE" (consignment).
* Home of Henry's Daytona BIKE WEEK REPORTon the Internet.
* See "Jesse - The Human Bomb" blow himself up 12noon to 2:30pm March 1.
Vendors. Bike parking. Food. Bike wash.
"Shoppers World Flea Mkt.", 888 N. Nova Rd. (386) 255-5508 or 226-8066

February 28 - March 9
"The Winners Circle" located at 1120 Main Street accross A1A at the beach has it all for Bike Week. Everyday we feature: Wet t-shirt contests, Live bands, Bike parking, Bike Week pictures, Food, Drink specials, In fact, the best drink prices on Main Street! And new this year our "bite your dog" contest. We had a great time last year so come have fun with all of us again this year at The Winners Circle. Open 8am to 3am.

February 28 - March 9
Championship Cup Series Sprint Races - Daytona International Speedway - Call for specific times - (386) 252-BIKE

February 28 - March 9
6th Annual Gold Wing Road Riders Association Getaway - Daily vendors, free admission - Daytona Mall, U.S. Highway 92 and Nova Road (State Road 5A, Daytona Beach) - Mall hours - (386) 677-6749

February 28 - March 9
ABATE of Florida, Inc. Campground - Hot showers, beverages, food, vendors, band, 24 hour security, no hook-ups - Volusia County Fairgrounds - (407) 668-5006

February 28 - March 9
Art's Place - Backyard party, live music, bonfire, Bar-B-Q, horseshoes, miniature golf for $$$, daily self-guided, scenic observation poker runs (80, 105, & 150 mile runs available) - At your leisure World Famous Art Burgers - N. Highway 17, DeLeon Springs - (386) 985-5151

Feb. 28 - March 9
Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch, 549 Tomoka Farms Road (S.R. 415 and C.R. 4118), Samsula... Bands, bike parts & food vendors and camping. Ron Luzmar (386) 427-7103 or 427-2659

February 28 - March 9
Jackson Hole Saloon - Live blues and rock bands, Bar-B-Q, turkey legs, steak dinners and oyster bar, burnout pit, bonfire, free beer hour daily - 1081 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach - (386) 673-6996

February 28 - March 9
Motorcycles Only Camping Available - Daytona 200 M/C Clubhouse, 1 mile west of I-4 on U.S. Highway 92, Daytona Beach - Clean rest rooms, showers, food available, advance reservations suggested. Camping by donation, contact Frank Whitacker - (386) 672-3927

February 28 - March 9
KOA Kampgound - Bikers Welcome - Hot showers, breakfast restaurant, friendly faces, good rates - I-4, Exit 54, DeLand / Orange City - (386) 755-3996

February 28 - March 9
Russell's Cycle Care, Inc. - Antique motorscooters and motorcycles on display daily Look for the “crane” in the sky - service, parts, repairs, all brands/all week - 2514 N. Dixie Freeway (U.S. Highway 1) New Smyrna Beach - (386) 427-6001

February 28 - March 9
Daytona Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Expo - Live bands, Bar-B-Q, beer garden - Riverfront Park, Beach Street, Daytona Beach - Bands start at noon - (386) 253-BIKE

February 28 - March 9
Highlander Outpost and Goods - “Hamster Custom Bike Show”, live music, fashion shows, bike wash, prime rib & Bar-B-Q specials - On site airbrush & bike painting - High Tech Distributor & Manufacturing Center - 1821 S. Ridgewood (U.S. Highway 1) South Daytona - (386) 322-8829

February 28 - March 9
Gilly's Pub 44 ”Blow-out Party” - live bands, vendors, food, contests, prize giveaways, under the big tents - S.R. 44, New Smyrna Beach - 1PM-3AM - (386) 428-6523

February 28 - March 9
Nova Family Campground - 1190 Herbert Street, Port Orange - (386) 767-0095

February 28 - March 9
Boot Hill Saloon - Miss Bike Week Beauty Contest, Biggest Beer Belly Contest, Oldest Boot Hill Saloon T-Shirt Contest, Ugliest Old Lady Contest - Call for dates and times - (386) 258-9506

February 28 - March 9
Rally Headquarters Campground - International Speedway Blvd. (US Hwy 92) and Tomoka Farms Road at the intersection of I-95 and I-4 Exit #87A or #87B off of I-95 - 25 acres of camping -featuring trade shows, motorcycle displays, & seminars - The Cajun Crawfish Jam with fresh boiled crawfish, beer, food courts, lakeside picnic areas - Live national entertainment, two full restaurants on site, clean restrooms & showers - Adjacent to Daytona Flea & Farmers Market - (386) 257-2540 or 1-800-529-7010

February 28 - March 8
Open House and Tours, AMI (American Motorcycle Institute) - 9AM-5PM - I-95 and U.S. Highway 92, Daytona Beach - (386) 255-0295

March 1
"Jesse - The Human Bomb" will blow himself up 12noon to 2:30pm.
Vendors. Bike parking. Food. Bike wash.
"Shoppers World Flea Mkt.", 888 N. Nova Rd. (386) 255-5508 or 226-8066

March 2
The 22nd Annual Bike Week Pig Roast - Smiley's Tap, North U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach - Starts at 1PM - (386) 677-9609

March 2
Gilly's Pub 44 - Kick-Off Party - Live Bands - 1PM-3AM - (386) 428-6523

March 2
Miss Florida Biker Contest - Jackson Hole Saloon - 9PM - (386) 673-6996

March 2
American Motorcycle Auction Registration and Check-In - 10AM-10PM - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand, I-4 & S.R.44 - (301) 336-2100

March 2
8th Annual AMI Amateur Youth Southeast Regional Championship Dirt Track Races; AHMRA Vintage Bike National Classes - 3PM - 8PM - Daytona Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach - (386) 255-0295

March 2
AHRMA Vintage Technical Inspection, photo shoot, and autograph session - AMI, I-95 and U.S. Highway 92, Daytona Beach - 8AM-5PM - (386) 255-0295

March 3
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Smiley's Tap and Hawaiian Tropic - Ormond Beach - Noon-5PM - (386) 677-9500

March 3
Gilly's Pub 44 - 1st Annual Ladies Arm Wrestling Contest - Cash and Prizes - 2PM - Hot Legs Contest - 10PM - (386) 428-6523

March 3
For the ladies - All Male Review - Mr. Budweiser Contest - 9PM - Jackson Hole Saloon - (386) 673-6996

March 3
American Motorcycle Auction Pre-View - 10AM-6PM - Vintage Motorcycle Meet & Gathering - Free space to used parts vendors - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 3
Giant Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Show - Registration 11AM-2PM - Judging 3PM - Sponsored by Restoration Magazine - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 3
8th Annual AMI Amateur Youth Southeast Regional Championship Dirt Tract Race - Daytona Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach - 6PM-9PM - (386) 255-0295

March 3 -7
8th Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout dyno contest -AMI (American Motorcycle Institute) I-95 and U.S. Highway 92, Daytona Beach - 9:30AM-4PM - (386) 255-0295

March 3 - 9
Harley-Davidson demonstration rides - Registration 9AM-3PM daily - Daytona International Speedway - (414) 343-4585

March 4
1st Annual Motorcycle Safety Skills Competition - featuring a Free People's Choice Ride in Show and Theft Prevention Display - 8AM - 6PM - Presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance Company - Promenade Shopping Center Parking Lot - Corner of Nova and Beville - Entry fee $5 - (386) - 258-8086

March 4
Gilly's Pub 44 - Jim Beam BBQ Cook-Off - Miss Jim Beam Contest - 2PM - Live bands featuring Burnt River - 2PM - Ladies Tattoo Contest - 10PM - (386) 428-6523

March 4
Miss Florida Biker Contest - 9PM - Jesse The Human Bomb - 10 PM - Jackson Hole Saloon - (386) 673-6996

March 4
American Motorcycle Auction Sale - 12 Noon till the last bike sells - Volusia County Fairgrounds - DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 4
Pudding Wrestling - Nova Family Campground - 1190 Herbert St., Port Orange - (386) 767-0095

March 4 - 8
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Show - Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave. (386) 254-4545

March 5
Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch, 549 Tomoka Farms Road (S.R. 415 and C.R. 4118), Samsula... Cole Slaw Wrestling (386) 427-7103 or 427-2659

March 5
10th Annual Alligator Road Tour - Daytona 200 M/C, 1 mile west of I-4 on U.S. Highway 92, Daytona Beach - Pre-registration February 28 - March 4 - run starts promptly at 10AM - $18 per person, lunch included with an attraction - (386) 252-2132

March 5
Wet T-Shirt Contest - 10 PM - Jackson Hole Saloon - (386) 673-6996

March 5
Gilly's Pub 44 - Miss Budweiser Contest - 2PM - Men's Tattoo Contest - 11PM - Live Bands - 1PM-3AM - (386) 428-6523

March 5
Wet T Shirt Contest - Nova Family Campground - 1190 Herbert St., Port Orange - (386) 767-0095

March 5
WHOG-The Hog presents the Marshall Tucker Band - Details to follow - (386) 255-9300

March 5
Masters Bike Show for Custom Motorcycles - Americano Resort, 1260 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach - Starting at 9AM - (352) - 795-5895

March 5
AHDRA Drag Races - Practice and Qualifying - Harley drag racers running in the 6 second zone and over 200 mph - Gates open at 9AM - Orlando SpeedWorld, Bithlo, Florida - (803) - 784-5363

March 5 - 9
Honda Rider's Club of America Hospitality Tent - Public Welcome - North side of Winston Tower, Daytona International Speedway - 8AM-5PM - (310) 783-3958

March 5 - 9
Honda Rider's Club of America - Honda Product Display - North side of Winston Tower, Daytona International Speedway - 8AM-5PM

March 6-8
Exotic Animal Extravaganza at the 19th Annual Daytona Swap Meet - Pictures taken with Lions, Tigers, Cougars, & Giant Reptiles - 10AM-6PM - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 6 - 8
Cajun Crawfish Jam - International Speedway Blvd. and Tomoka Farms Road - Live national Blues and Cajun Zydeco entertianers - Fresh boiled Louisiana crawfish - food & beer- on sight campground - Adjacent to Daytona Flea & Farmers Market - (386) 257-2540 or 1-800-529-7010

March 6 - 9
Jam-On Productions presents the 19th Annual Daytona Swap Meet - 10AM-6PM Daily - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 6
Indian & Classic American Bike Rally - Bikes must be at least 20 years old and made in America- Bike show and field events - $10 admission per person (includes admission to the museum) - Mark Martin's Klassix Auto Museum, U.S. Highway 92 - Gates open at 10AM-3PM - Sponsored by Indian Illustrated, American Iron Magazine and Old Bike Journal - (386) 252-3800

March 6
Biggest Beer Belly Contest - 5PM - Miss Bike Week Contest - 10PM - Jackson Hole Saloon - (386) 673-6996

March 6
Honda Rider's Club of America - Members only dinner with Honda Race Team - Tickets will be available through Honda Red Rider Magazine - 7PM-11PM - Major Moultries

March 6
Gilly's Pub 44 - 16th Annual Bike Bash - Noon-Midnight - (386) 428-6523

March 6
Winter National Motorcycle Drag Races - Unimotorcycles Society of America presents the USA 100 one, two, three, and four wheel Winter National Drag Races - Live music and Cruise with the Cruisers - Custom car and rod show - New Smyrna Speedway - Corner of S.R. 44 and S.R. 415 - (386) 228-0775. Vist us at: http://www.usadrag.com

March 6
World Famous Hooters Girls Photo Session - Russell's Cycle Care, New Smyrna Beach - 9AM-5PM - (386) 427-6001

March 6
Side Car & Trike Day at 19th Annual Daytona Swap Meet - Registration Noon-2:30PM - Judging 3PM - Sponsored by Hack'd Magazine - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 6
Weenie Bite - Nova Family Campground - 1190 Herbert St., Port Orange - (386) 767-0095

March 6
AHDRA Drag Races - Eliminations - Harley drag racers running in the 6 second zone and over 200 mph - Race program starts at 12 NOON - Gates open at 9AM - Orlando SpeedWorld, Bithlo, Florida (803) - 784-5363

March 7
"Earthquake Magoons"... FREE oyster roast - 12 noon till, band starts at 2PM till, full bar... 132 W. Park Ave., Edgewater (386) 428-3436

March 7
Crane Cams Open House - Plant tours, custom bike display, pig roast and Bar-B-Q - 530 Fentress Blvd., across from Daytona International Speedway - 9:30AM-2:30PM - (386) 252-1151

March 7
Jesse The Human Bomb - 8PM - Special appearance of Savoy Brown with Kim Simmons - 9PM - Jackson Hole Saloon - (386) 673-6996

March 7
Gilly's Pub 44 - Miss Jim Beam Contest - 2PM - Ladies Arm Wrestling Championship - 2PM - Cash and Prizes - Miss Bike Week Contest - Midnight - Live Bands - 1PM-3AM - (386) 428-6523

March 7
Motorcycle Demolition Derby and Thrill Show - 7PM - New Smyrna Speedway - (386) 427-4129

March 7
Antique Bike Day & Show at the 19th Annual Daytona Swap Meet - Registration Noon-2:30PM Judging 3PM - Sponsored by AMA Heritage Magazine - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 7
Classic & Modern Japanese Bike Rally - Open to all Japanese made motorcycles from classic to current - Bike show and field events - $10 admission per person - Mark Martin's Klassix Auto Museum - 10AM-3PM - Sponsored by Old Bike Journal and Motorcycle Tour & Travel - (386) 252-3800

March 7
American Motorcycle Auction presents Special Friday Night Auction - Starts at 7PM - Sale includes accessories, parts, and bikes - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 7
In House Bike Show 10 Class - Nova Family Campground - 1190 Herbert St., Port Orange - (386) 767-0095

March 7
AMI Brute Horsepower Shootout - 9:30AM-11AM - Final Eliminations - 12PM-3PM - Top 2 competitors in 15 classes “shoot it out” for class championship - 4PM - Awards Presentation - I-95 and U.S. Highway 92 - (386) 255-0295

March 8
Rat's Hole Custom Chopper Show - Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave.

March 8
Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch, 549 Tomoka Farms Road (S.R. 415 and C.R. 4118), Samsula... Bike Drop (386) 427-7103 or 427-2659

March 8
27th Daytona Supercross by Honda - Daytona International Speedway - Noon - (386) 252-BIKE

March 8
Harley & Hot Rods Show - Open to any American made bikes, cars or trucks. Antique to radical custom - $10 admission - Mark Martin's Klassix Auto Museum, U.S. Highway 92 - Gates open at 10AM-4PM - Sponsored by American Iron Magazine and Rodder's Digest - (386) 252-3800

March 8
Wet T-Shirt Contest - 9PM - Jackson Hole Saloon - (386) 673-6996

March 8 -- Gilly's Pub 44 - Wet T-Shirt Contest - Midnight - Live Bands - 1PM-3AM - (386) 428-6523

March 8
European Bike Day & Show at the 19th Annual Daytona Swap Meet - Registration Noon-2:30PM - Judging 3PM - Sponsored by Classic Cycle Review - Volusia County Fairgrounds, DeLand - (301) 336-2100

March 9
Blessing of the Bikes - St. Paul's Catholic Church - U.S. Highway 1, Daytona Beach - 7:30AM, then mass ride to Bellair Plaza for parade start - (386) 255-0981

March 9
Annual Harley-Davidson Parade - for more information call (386) 255-0981

March 9
600 SuperSport International Challenge 100K, Harley-Davidson SuperTwins Final, 56th Daytona 200 by ARAI Superbike Classic - Daytona International Speedway - 11:30AM - (386) 252-BIKE

March 9
Gilly's Pub 44 - “Hasta Luego” Good-bye Party - Prizes, give aways, live bands - Starts at 12 Noon - (386) 428-6523

"End of Schedule"
See you next year.

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