There are numerous bike shows during Daytona Bike Week. But I never miss the parking lot Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show , 825 Yonge Street (US 1) in Ormond Beach on Thursday from noon until 4:00 in the afternoon. The sun blazed. The girls were hot, and the old school bikes glistened.
In its 10th year, it is one of the most popular because it is a diehard ride in show, and all brands and models are welcome.
Roadside Marty takes care of the master of ceremonies duties, awards distribution and wise crackin’.
It is a place to see old pals and meet new ones, including some Hot looking females who were all over the place.
This year three bands played and rocked the steamy asphalt. Plenty of iced-down beer and hot chow were available as well.
Hey, if you missed it, don’t fret. The Tropical crew gears up for another ride-in only show during Bikertoberfest. See ya there.
–Rogue
Best Sportster: Steve Hatcher
’59XLCH
Best Flathead: Billy Grotto
’68 Servi-car
Best Panhead: Jonathan Eveatt
’59 Panhead
Best Knucklehead: Chris Richardson
’47 Knuck
Best Evo: Gerad Huvared
’11 Evo
Creative Custom: Steve Ryder
’37 Ford flathead V8
Trailer Trash Chopper: Matt McManus
’41 Knuckle
Special Trophy: Jim Winchester
Willie’s Choice, ’49 Pan/Shovel
Best Metric: Bling Cycles
’76 750 Honda
Best Rat Bike: Donnie Turner
’81 Yamaha XS 650
Best British: Eric Allard
’68 Triumph 650
Best Hardcore Sporty: Travis Naegnes
’77 Ironhead
Dave Perewitz Choice: Neal Perkins
’05 Sporty
Brew Dude’s Choice: Ricky Lewis
’47 Flathead 80
Best Shovelhead: Bob Seeger
’12 Black and Silver rigid Shovelhead
Best Paint sponsored by B&D Customs: Shawn Ponte
’63 Panhead
Boston Mike’s Choice: Bob Wilson
’40 Knucklehead
Rogue’s Choice: Chris Callen
’49 Panhead
Twin Cam: Darren Mckehe
’04 Twin Cam rat
Willie’s Choice: Mel Moore
’99 Evo
Cyril Huze Choice: Nate Jacobs
’08 Panhead
Show Class Magazine Choice: Ryan Nolan
’56 Panhead
Best Saddlebag: Al Parquette
Prison Chopper
