HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDES INTO DAYTONA FOR 77TH BIKE WEEK
Kickstart the Unofficial Start of Motorcycle Season with Free Demo Rides, Exciting Special Events, Music and Racing Action
MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson® welcomes all fans to the sunny Atlantic coast of Florida for the 77th Daytona Bike Week and the unofficial start of motorcycle riding season across the United States.
Harley-Davidson rolls into Daytona to help showcase and celebrate motorcycle culture and the community of Harley-Davidson fans who descend on Florida from around the globe. Daytona Bike Week is an annual celebration that brings people together, riders and non-riders, to embrace the sport of motorcycling.
The first big event of its 115th anniversary year, Harley-Davidson will host its Harley Headquarters on the grounds of the Daytona International Speedway. At the Speedway, come experience free demo rides on 2018 motorcycles, including the new Forty-Eight® Special and Iron 1200™ models and Limited Edition 115th Anniversary models March 10 – 17 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Additionally, fans can enjoy special events, parties and displays throughout the 77th Daytona Bike Week.
“As the official motorcycle of Daytona Bike Week, Harley-Davidson is excited to be back in Florida to kick off another great riding season,” said Chris Urban, Harley-Davidson U.S. Events Manager. “Daytona offers something for everyone – from bike shows and parties to racing and outstanding touring opportunities. Harley-Davidson is in Daytona to celebrate the freedom of riding and the bond of friendship. It’s the perfect way to kickstart our 115th Anniversary year.”
For complete information on Harley-Davidson activities and events during Daytona Bike Week visit h-d.com/daytona and download the H-D Daytona mobile app.
Harley Headquarters at the Speedway
Official Harley-Davidson Bike Week activities are consolidated at one action-packed venue located at West International Speedway Blvd. on the grounds of Daytona International Speedway. Open March 10 – 17 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily with free motorcycle parking, this expansive Harley-Davidson location will offer:
Harley-Davidson Events during Bike Week
Sunday, March 11 thru Wednesday, March 14, 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: The Bank & Blues Club, 701 Main Street, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Celebrate the 77th Daytona Bike Week with fellow H.O.G. members. Open to members and one guest with valid H.O.G. membership card. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, special pricing on beverages, giveaways, camaraderie and good times! Capacity is limited.
Monday, March 12; 7 p.m. to close
Location: Dirty Harry’s at 705 Main Street, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Kick off Bike Week with the Harley-Davidson crew and the rock tribute band Hairball.
Thursday, March 15, 1 p.m. gates open
Location: Daytona International Speedway
Ride to the Speedway and cheer on Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team riders Brandon Robinson, Sammy Halbert and Jared Vanderkooi as they battle the world’s top flat-track talent aboard roaring Harley-Davidson XG750R competition motorcycles. This opening race of the 2018 American Flat Track (AFT) Twins season will take place on a new 0.6-mile course built inside Daytona International Speedway that’s bigger, wider and faster thanks to the use of the track’s pit lane. Fans can expect higher cornering speeds and thrilling action in a 150-foot jump section. Go to American Flat Track for more information.
Friday-Sunday, March 15-18
Location: Gainesville Raceway, 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609
Ride to Gainesville and feel Harley-Davidson® V-Twin thunder when the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team opens the Pro Stock Motorcycle season for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. World Champion Ed Krawiec opens the defense of his title aboard a Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ drag bike inspired by the Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ production motorcycle, with teammate Andrew Hines racing to win it all again this season for Harley-Davidson. Go to NHRA for more information.
For the duration of Bike Week, Harley-Davidson is partnering with three iconic Daytona Beach Main Street establishments as the official motorcycle sponsor at The Bank and Blues Club, Dirty Harry’s and the Full Moon Saloon.
Be sure to follow Harley-Davidson on Facebook to join in the action, see daily videos and check out all the activity virtually.
About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Since 1903, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has fulfilled dreams of personal freedom with cruiser, touring and custom motorcycles, riding experiences and events, and a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise, riding gear and apparel. For more information, visit www.h-d.com.