DAYTONA BEACH, FL History will be made at Daytona International Speedway as the new Daytona Flat Track makes its AMA Pro Racing debut on Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4 during Daytona 200 Week. Top AMA Pro Racing Flat Track riders from across the country including Henry Wiles, Joe Kopp, Jake Johnson, Kenny Coolbeth and the legendary Chris Carr will battle for the first time on the historic grounds of the “World Center of Racing.” “Daytona, it’s the ‘World Center Of Racing,’ “ said Carr, a seven-time AMA Pro Grand National Champion. “We all know that and to be able to be a part (of that) and race the Flat Track at Daytona International Speedway is one step in our evolution to bring our sport to a more prominent area.” The Flat Track events have been staged in Daytona Beach for more than 30 years. It was first held at Memorial Stadium, which was located near Daytona State College. In the late 1980s, the event moved to the newly constructed Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium. Last fall, field turf was installed at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium and Daytona International Speedway constructed a new quarter-mile dirt track that is located just outside Turns 1 and 2 that now serves as the new home to the Flat Track events. The quarter-mile track, which saw its first action in late December with karts from the World Karting Association, is layered with the same lime rock that was utilized at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium and lighting will be provided by Musco Lighting. The Daytona Flat Track has a history of producing two of the most difficult nationals of the year. Carr, who has competed at both the old Memorial Stadium and Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium, is looking forward to the atmosphere that the event will provide for the fans. “I think it’s going to be a bit more of an open environment,” said Carr. “It won’t be as noisy as before because you don’t have concrete walls all the way around it. The ambiance is going to be totally different and radical than being at the stadium. Having Flat Track at Daytona International Speedway is probably one of the biggest things we’ve had in a longtime for Flat Track.” Three-time AMA Grand National Champion Kenny Coolbeth agreed that riders on the new Daytona Flat Track will create a competitive atmosphere that fans won’t want to miss. “It should be pretty cool for spectators,” said Coolbeth. “It’s a fresh track and an even playing field. I think it’s going to be better for what we (as a sport) need.” Tickets for each night of Daytona Flat Track racing are $25 for reserved seats, $20 for general admission standing room only and can be purchased online at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP. Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway). More, from a press release issued by Wyotech: WyoTech Offering Free Motorcycle Safety Seminars during 2010 Daytona Bike Week WyoTech, one of the country’s top motorcycle and automotive technical schools, is offering free motorcycle seminars to the public during Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida, from Tuesday, March 2, through Thursday, March 4, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. These two-hour seminars will be presented by WyoTech’s knowledgeable instructors who will teach the basics of proper motorcycle maintenance and provide information for troubleshooting in the case of a roadside emergency. All participants will receive a complimentary lunch. What: Free motorcycle maintenance, roadside troubleshooting and safety seminars offered to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. Lunch is included at no charge. When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, through Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Where: WyoTech Daytona Campus, 470 Destination Daytona Lane, Ormond Beach, Florida Why: To promote good safety practices to the expected 600,000+ riders attending Bike Week For more information about WyoTech’s Bike Week activities, contact WyoTech’s on-site event coordinator, Kenny Carter at 386.481.4533, [email protected]. About WyoTech WyoTech-Daytona is located at 470 Destination Daytona Lane in Ormond Beach, Florida. WyoTech is a division of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., one of the largest post-secondary education companies in North America. With six campuses located throughout the United States, WyoTech offers degree and diploma programs in the fields of automotive, diesel, collision refinishing, motorcycle, marine technology, as well as construction trades. In addition, WyoTech offers advanced training programs in applied service management; advanced diesel; light duty diesel; advanced automotive diagnostics; street rod and custom fabrication; motorsports chassis fabrication; high performance power trains; and trim and upholstery technology. For more information about WyoTech, go to www.wyotech.edu. More, from a press release issued by Wyotech: WyoTech Hosts 20th Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout during 2010 Daytona Bike Week Contestants from across the country will be competing on the WyoTech dynamometer to determine whose motorcycle produces the most horsepower. Qualifying rounds in 14 categories ranging from V-twins to the unlimited class are scheduled Monday, March 1, through Thursday, March 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. The championship round explodes on Friday, March 5, as top qualifiers return to push their bikes to the limit for trophies and bragging rights. Open to the public, the Shootout entry is free. The cream of the 20th Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout crop will have their bikes and rigs set up in the Contestant’s Paddock all week as they fine-tune their bikes’ engines to make qualifying runs to prepare for Friday’s Championship round. Meet the contestants as they set-up their bikes to make dyno runs. What: 20th Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout, free to the public When: Monday, March 1, 2010, through Friday, March 5, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily Where: WyoTech-Daytona, 470 Destination Daytona Lane, Ormond Beach, Florida For more information about WyoTech’s Bike Week activities, click here or contact WyoTech’s on-site event coordinator, Kenny Carter at 386.481.4533, [email protected]. About WyoTech WyoTech Daytona is located at 470 Destination Daytona Lane in Ormond Beach, Florida. WyoTech is a division of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., one of the largest post-secondary education companies in North America. With six campuses located throughout the United States, WyoTech offers degree and diploma programs in the fields of automotive, diesel, collision refinishing, motorcycle, marine technology, as well as construction trades. In addition, WyoTech offers advanced training programs in applied service management; advanced diesel; light duty diesel; advanced automotive diagnostics; street rod and custom fabrication; motorsports chassis fabrication; high performance power trains; and trim and upholstery technology. For more information about WyoTech, go to www.wyotech.edu. More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson: HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDE-IN CUSTOM BIKE SHOW REVS UP DAYTONA Dazzling Custom Motorcycles to be Displayed and Judged at Riverfront Park MILWAUKEE Every Harley-Davidson motorcycle and rider has a truly unique personality. These one-of-a-kind bikes and their proud owners will be out in full force at the Harley-Davidson Ride-In Custom Bike Show at Daytona Bike Week. Motorcycles with incredibly detailed, dazzling and distinctive customization will be displayed in the Harley-Davidson Ride-In Custom Bike show on Wednesday, March 3 at Riverfront Park on Beach Street during the 69th Annual Daytona Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla. Custom motorcycle owners are invited to compete for cash prizes and trophies, and bike enthusiasts can get a good look at these artistic rolling sculptures. Owners can enter their motorcycles in the Ride-In Show Contest on March 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverfront Park on Beach Street in Daytona Beach, or online at www.harley-davidson.com. Registration is followed by judging with prizes awarded by Harley-Davidson design experts beginning at 4 p.m. First place and two runner-up winners in each of 14 judging categories will receive cash prizes or trophies. In addition, cash prizes will be awarded to the top motorcycles using Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, for Most Dramatic Audio and the Willie G. Award for H.O.G. members. Entry fees are donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). “There is a tremendous sense of competition and camaraderie among the riders and motorcycle enthusiasts who attend the Ride-In Custom Bike Show,” said Steve Earnshaw, Harley-Davidson Director, Retail Operations: Parts & Accessories, CVO, Trike / Service. “The passion and creativity that goes in to these custom Harleys is so incredible that we want to see it all get recognized and rewarded, while also helping support MDA.” The Harley-Davidson Ride-In Custom Bike Show has also been one of the biggest and best shows at Daytona Bike Week for more than 30 years. More information on the Ride-In Show is available at www.harley-davidson.com/daytona. Other Harley-Davidson events during the week at Riverfront Park include interactive activities, MDA Auction and Bike Raffle and other events. There will also be Demo Rides, H.O.G. Pin Stop, interactive motorcycle display and other activities at the Daytona International Speedway. A full schedule of Harley-Davidson Bike Week activities will be posted on www.harley-davidson.com/daytona. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. More, from a press release issued by KTM: KTM Ride Orange Street Demo Ride Daytona Beach, FL Test Ride New KTM Street Models during Bike Week Daytona Beach, FL The KTM Ride Orange crew is proud to host three street demo ride days during Daytona Beach Bike Week on March 3, 5 and 6. The KTM street demos will take place at the same location as the Alligator National Enduro. The campground is 1.2 miles south of US Route 92 on the east side of Tomoka Farms Road. KTM will have the following bikes on hand for the demo rides: 690 Enduro R, 690 SMC, 690 Duke, 950 Super Enduro, 990 Adventure, 990 SMT, 990 Super Duke and the 1190 RC8. Participants must be 25 years of age or older, have a valid motorcycle license and wear the proper safety equipment. Demo rides will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm on March 3rd and March 5th and from 10:00am to 2:00pm on March 6th. To find out more about KTM Demo Ride Days please visit the link below: ~http://www.ktmusa.com/Detail.223.20.html?&nodeID=100407&cHash=2a81f03323~