Brace yourselves, this year's Daytona Bike week promises to be even more spectacular and mind-boggling than it ever was. Coming to you on February 29 until March 9, Daytona Bike week is in for an entire week of motor bike competitions and adrenaline rushes.
Before we look into this year's event, let's take a peek at the simple beginnings of this great and major motorcycle rally. The first ever rally officially began on January 24, 1937 with the first running of the Daytona 200. But as the World War II erupted, gas rationing had caused for the cancellation of the race in 1942. It got back on its feet again on February 24, 1947 and as they say, the rest is history.
Today, the Daytona Bike Week is one of the much anticipated motorcycle event by passionate bikers and those looking for real live motorcycling challenges. Some of the awaited events in this biking competition include AHDRA Motorcycle drag racing, Daytona 200 Motorcycle Race Week, racing events all throughout, and several custom motorcycle shows, including Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show.
But this biking competition is not all about motorcycle races only. Activities such as the Big Daddy Rat's Custom Chopper Show, coleslaw wrestling matches and ride on the beaches never fail to keep the people's spirit alive. There's also live music throughout the event and a diverse array of vendors to cater to your every biker and personal needs. If you're a rider, interested to join the competition, now is your chance. This event welcomes all motorcycle racers and aficionado who love the thrill of the fast lane. Pack up your helmet and your Harley-Davidson boots and you're ready to go.
Aside from the events in the beach, there is also quite a number of attractions nearby that you would enjoy visiting. The Kennedy Space Center is one hour south, St. Augustine which is the "nation's oldest city" is one hour north, Sea World is an hour and 10 minutes southwest and the Walt Disney World which is a place all ages would delight on is one hour 15 minutes southwest. Don't forget to ride in glass bottom boats in Silver Springs or take a tour to the Universal Studios Florida or the Cypress Gardens theme park.
And even though there have been some problems lately as one of the city commissioners is petitioning to cancel the event as an answer to the complaints of some residents in Daytona Beach who have to leave the place to get some sleep, Daytona with its more than 500,000 people attending this exciting race, will hopefully remain in action for a long time.
