2016 Bike Week At Daytona: Entertainment On and Off the Track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – From the Daytona Supercross By Honda to the historic 75th Daytona 200 and everything in between, there will be non-stop excitement and entertainment during Bike Week At Daytona International Speedway.
Bike Week At Daytona International Speedway, which runs Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 13, is packed with fan activities including:
On the track: Daytona International Speedway boasts a diverse racing schedule with a jammed-packed schedule of events including:
The Daytona Supercross by Honda on Saturday, March 5, which is staged in the infield tri-oval on a course designed by Supercross legend Ricky Carmichael.
The Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross on Sunday and Monday, March 6-7.
The second annual FLY Racing ATV Supercross on Tuesday, March 8.
AMA Pro Racing Flat Track doubleheader on Thursday night, March 10, and Friday night, March 11 on the quarter-mile dirt track located just outside Daytona International Speedway.
The DAYTONA 200 American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) race on Saturday, March 12, the 75th running of America’s most historic motorcycle race. The DAYTONA 200’s roots go back to the sands of Daytona Beach where they began racing on a 4.2-mile shoreline course in 1937 before moving the event to Daytona International Speedway in 1961 and incorporating the high banks of the “World Center of Racing.”
In addition to the DAYTONA 200, ASRA and the Championship Cup Series (CCS) will have a full schedule of road races Thursday, March 10 through Sunday, March 13.
Honda Daytona Kick-Off Party: Join the Honda Supercross Red Riders on Friday, March 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Honda’s main display area in the Midway. Honda riders Trey Canard, Cole Seely, Justin Bogle, Chris Bach, Trevor Bollinger, Malcolm Stewart, RJ Hampshire and Shayna Texter will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs. The riders will be donating autographed jerseys in support of the Pediatric Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids and party attendees are asked to make a $5 donation.
Free demo rides: Located in the new Midway between the stadium and International Speedway Blvd., motorcycle enthusiasts can take the hottest motorcycles for a test ride with free manufacturer demo rides from March 4-12. Riders must have a DOT-approved helmet and motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license to participate. Motorcycle manufacturers participating in demo rides include Can-Am Spyder/BRP, Harley-Davidson, Indian, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Victory and Yamaha.
Midway: Inside the free Midway, motorcycle enthusiasts will find a one-stop shopping destination that has everything from the nation’s top motorcycle parts to Hot Leathers fashion, the Official Bike Week Apparel and Accessories Provider for Daytona International Speedway.
Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley at Daytona: Located within the Midway, Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley is Bike Week’s hottest hangout. Cool down with a Budweiser and great food or heat things up with entertainment, games and contests.
Speedway Bike Show with Full Throttle Magazine: For the first time during Bike Week At Daytona, the Speedway Bike Show with Full Throttle Magazine will take place on Saturday, March 12 next to Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley. Registration is from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a $20 entry fee per bike. The awards presentation will be held at 3 p.m. on the Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley Stage. Trophies will be awarded in 10 categories and a $1,000 and $500 cash prize will be given to Best in Show and Judge’s Choice, respectively. The 10 categories include:
*Vintage
*Custom/Pro Builder
*Bagger
*Metric
*Stock
*Sport Bike
*Ladies
*Chopper/Bobber
*Trike
*Anything Goes
Hot Leathers Fashion Show and Bikini Contest: The Hot Leathers Fashion Show and Bikini Contest, located in Harley-Davidson Thunder Alley, is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m.
Cycle Social: Fans can stay up to speed on the latest news by using #BikeWeek, #DAYTONASX, #DAYTONAFLATTRACK and #DAYTONA200. Stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest for the latest news all season long. You can also stay updated on the latest information by downloading the new version of Daytona International Speedway’s mobile app.
To purchase tickets for all Bike Week At Daytona events, and for more information on the activities surrounding the events, visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
More, from a press release issued by Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.:
Yamaha Previews Daytona Bike Week Racing Events And Activities
Cypress, CA – March 4, 2016 – For Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Daytona Bike Week is not only an annual rite of Spring, it’s also an important part of the company’s long-standing heritage of racing success.
In addition to the historic 75th Daytona 200, Yamaha bLU cRU riders will be competing in Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Daytona, as well as several other racing events taking place in and around Daytona. In addition, Yamaha will have product displays and bike demos set up right outside at Daytona International Speedway for Bike Week visitors to enjoy.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Tomorrow, the Daytona Supercross will feature Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Racing’s Chad Reed, as well as Monster Energy/Autotrader/Yamaha’s Weston Peick and Phil Nicoletti. In 250SX East, two-time AMA 250MX Champion Jeremy Martin and his Yamalube/Star Racing/Yamaha teammate Aaron Plessinger, along with CycleTrader/Rock River/Yamaha’s Benny Bloss, will be competing aboard their YZ250Fs.
The 75th Daytona 200
With 22 Yamaha victories in the iconic Daytona 200, Yamaha bLU cRU road racers will be looking to add Daytona 200 victory number 23 to the record books in the 75th running of “The Great American Motorcycle Race.” Leading the charge is two-time and defending Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick, who will be aboard the #69 TOBC racing/Yamaha YZF-R6.
This year’s Daytona 200 is set to go green on Saturday, March 12, at 1 PM EST.
Off-Road Racing
Yamaha bLU cRU and ATV riders will also be competing at other events during Daytona Bike Week, including the following:
“The Wild Boar” Grand National Cross Country, Palatka, FL
– N-Fab/AmPro/Yamaha ATV: Walker Fowler and Cole Richardson (YFZ450R) (XC1)
– N-Fab/AmPro/Yamaha Motorcycle: Nick Davis (YZ250FX) (XC2), Grant Baylor and Daniel Milner (YZ450FX) (XC1)
– Raines Riding University/Atlas Yamaha: Austin Lee (YZ250FX) (XC2)
Daytona Amateur Supercross, Daytona International Speedway
– Horton Racing/Yamaha bLU cRU: Brock Papi (YZ125/250F), Bradley Taft and Jake Masterpool (YZ250F/YZ450F)
– Yamaha bLU cRU: Ty Masterpool and Caden Braswell (YZ85)
– Yamaha’s Trackside Support team from Triangle Cycles (Danville, VA) will be on hand to support all Yamaha bLU cRU riders
AMA ATV MX, Daytona International Speedway
– Wienen Motorsports/SSI/Maxxis/Yamaha: Chad Wienen (YFZ450R) (Pro)
– Root River/Maxxis/Fox Racing/Yamaha: Thomas Brown (YFZ450R) (Pro)
– Yamaha’s Trackside Support team from Pro Motorsports (Mt. Pleasant, IA) will be on hand to support all Yamaha riders
Daytona Flat Track, Daytona International Speedway
– Sammy Halbert Racing: Sammy Halbert (YZ450F) (GNC1)
– Babe DeMay/Memphis Shades/Yamaha: Dominic Colindres (YZ450F) (GNC1)
See The 2016 Yamaha XSR900, FJR1300ES, FJR1300A, Boats, and WaveRunners
Three of Yamaha’s newest motorcycles will be showcased in the Yamaha Display at Daytona International Speedway. The stunning XSR900 Sport Heritage motorcycle and the updated FJR1300ES and FJR1300E Supersport Touring models will be featured, along with the 60th Anniversary R6, FZ-07, FZ-09, WR450F, YZ450F, as well as a pair of 2016 Yamaha Boats and a dozen new WaveRunners.
The Yamaha Display will be open Friday, March 4 through Friday, March 11 from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday March 12 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Hats, T-shirts, and other Yamaha apparel will be available for purchase from Friday, March 4 through Sunday March 6.
Get Up-Close With The Yamaha DT-07 Flat Tracker
The stunning, one-of-a-kind DT-07 Flat Track Concept Bike will be on hand for up-close viewing at the Yamaha Display.
Check Out The Yamaha Champion’s Bikes
Jorge Lorenzo’s 2015 MotoGP Championship-Winning YZR-M1, Cameron Beaubier’s MotoAmerica Superbike Championship-Winning YZF-R1, and JD Beach’s MotoAmerica Supersport Championship-Winning R6 will also be showcased at the Yamaha Display.
Take A Ride On A 2016 Yamaha Motorcycle
To demo a 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3, YZF-R6, FZ-07, FZ-09, FJ-09, FJR1300 (2015 Model), Super Ténéré, Bolt, Raider, Stryker, or V Star 1300 Deluxe, go to the Yamaha Display at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, March 4 through Friday, March 11 from 9 AM to 5 PM, or on Saturday, March 12 from 9 to 3 PM. You must be 21 years of age and have a valid motorcycle license (permits are not allowed), a DOT-approved helmet, long pants, enclosed shoes, a shirt, and eye protection to take your ride.
Wield The Yamaha Revstar Guitars
Yamaha’s brand-new lineup of Revstar solid-body electric guitars will be featured at the Yamaha Display. The Revstar guitar line draws from the legendary, 50-year history of Yamaha guitars, while also getting color/design cues and inspiration from the 60-year heritage of Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd.
Enter For A Chance To Win A Street-Legal 2016 Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha R3
The limited-edition 2016 Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha R3 sportbike–featuring custom paint, Ohlins rear shock and Andreani front fork kit, frame sliders, adjustable rearsets, swingarm spools, fender eliminator kit, and Dunlop Sportmax Alpha tires–will be at the Yamaha Display, and you can enter online to win it at http://www.YamahaMotorsports.com/R3Sweepstakes
For more Yamaha racing news, results, photos, and videos, visit http://www.YamahaMotorsports.com/Racing
Also, check out “YamahaMotorUSA” on your favorite social media site.
More, from a press release issued by AMA:
Daytona Bike Week packed with AMA-sanctioned riding and racing events
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The 75th Daytona Bike Week kicks off today and runs through March 13 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The event welcomes motorcyclists from across the country, including road riders and racers from many disciplines. Motorcyclists planning to race, go on a road ride or just watch the action are encouraged to check out the AMA-sanctioned events happening in and around Daytona Beach during the week:
Off-road competition
The first round of the 2016 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series, an AMA National Championship, will be held in Palatka, Fla., on March 5-6. The two-day event features ATV racing on Saturday and motorcycle competition on Sunday. The second round of the series will take place on Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13, in Sparta, Ga. For tickets or to register to race, see www.gnccracing.com.
The Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series took place March 2-3 in Bunnell, Fla., the location of the famed Alligator Enduro. Visit www.sprintenduro.com for results.
AMA Supercross
Daytona International Speedway hosts the Monster Energy AMA Supercross on Saturday, March 5. Ticket information is available at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
On Sunday, March 6, and Monday, March 7, the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross returns to the Speedway for its seventh annual event. The biggest two-day amateur Supercross event on the planet features competition on the same track raced by the pros the night before. Information about the event is available at www.racedaytona.com.
Pro ATV riders get their turn on Tuesday, March 8, for Daytona ATV Supercross. Competitors from the AMA Pro Racing Motocross National Championship will compete for series points. In addition to the pro classes, support classes are available for youth riders on 71cc machines up to amateur senior and vet classes. For tickets and class information, see www.atvmotocross.com.
Dirt track competition
The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off the 2016 season on Saturday, March 5, in Savannah, Ga., with the half-mile event. The second round is Monday, March 7, in Barberville, Fla., with another half-mile event. The third round is a short track on Tuesday, March 8, also in Barberville. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
Held in conjunction with the three rounds of vintage dirt track competition, amateur dirt-track classes will compete and award points toward AMA Major Event No. 1 plates. AMA Major Events and Series are premier AMA-sanctioned events that draw top racers from around the country. Visit www.stevenaceracing.com for more information.
The 2016 All-Star National Flat Track Series took place Friday, March 4, at Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Savannah, Ga. and continues Sunday, March 6, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. Promoted by Steve Nace Racing, the event features the sport’s top amateurs and some pro class riders. Visit www.stevenaceracing.com for more details.
Also on March 6, amateur dirt trackers will have an opportunity to race on the Daytona Flat Track. The event is promoted by Dave Joiner and information is available at www.fastfridays.com.
On Thursday and Friday, March 10-11, fans can witness AMA Pro Racing Flat Track competition at Daytona. Tickets are available at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
Road racing and the Daytona 200
The American Sportbike Racing Association will host the Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway on March 12. ASRA will also host hold a round of its sprint series on March 12-13. More information is available at www.asraracing.com.
Adventure and dual-sport riding
Dixie Dual Sport will host dual sport and adventure rides March 4-6, starting in Brooksville, Fla. The AMA-sanctioned events launch the 2016 season of the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series and the Yamaha Super Ténéré AMA National Adventure Riding Series. For information, see www.dixiedualsport.com.
Road riding
The Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club’s Alligator Mystery Tour Road Run will be March 9. Find more information about one of Florida’s oldest riding clubs and their event at www.daytona200mc.com.
The AMA Road Riding staff will lead a road ride on March 6 from the Daytona International Speedway to Volusia Speedway in Barberville, Fla., to watch the AMA-sanctioned All-Star National Flat Track Series. Staging is at 10:30 a.m. Stop by the AMA booth, Club 1924, at Daytona Bike Week for more information. Participants in this ride will receive a discount on admission at the dirt track event.
The activities during Daytona Bike Week are just a fraction of the thousands of rides and races organized by AMA-chartered clubs and promoters each year. The best riding and racing events in America are found on the AMA calendar. To find an event near you, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
View more information about the AMA events happening at Daytona at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/events/bikeweekevent…
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
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