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BIKERNET RETURNS TO BIKETOBERFEST– DAYTONA BEACH — It’s 11 a.m., technically still morning, and J. P. Petty is one Bloody Mary and four beers on his way. Joined by his Jersey pals, Petty has mastered a fall-time favorite routine in Daytona — grab some leather, hop on a Harley and get here early. No doubt, the Biketoberfest party has begun.
“I’m on the right track,” Petty said Monday at a Main Street bar.
It may seem like ages ago when a mere 5,000 bikers arrived in 1992 for the first autumn biker bash — then called the Daytona Fall Tour. The name of the event changed in 1993, and the fall festival has mutated into a major special event that draws an estimated 100,000 visitors.
The four-day party officially begins Thursday, but every year, they arrive early. They crowd restaurant booths, ATM machines, grocery store lines and bars.
Streets will only get more crowded.
“Later on in the week, you’re not even going to be able to breathe,” said Joe Mutarelli, another biker from New Jersey.
The local hotel/motel association is reporting nearly 70 percent of rooms are already booked for the weekend, and more last-minute easy riders are expected to call.
On Beach Street and Ridgewood Avenue, temporary tents will soon be propped up as part-time merchants arrive.
–By ANDREW LYONS
Staff Writer Dayton New Journal
Okay goddamnit, enough snivelin’.
— from Rogue
SOMETHING FROM TEXAS– Howdy Harley Enthusiasts. We’d Just like to take a minute to remind everybody about the Texas Scooter Times’10th Annual “Texas Style Party Drags” STATE FINALS Coming Up THIS SUNDAY – OCTOBER 19thAt the Beautiful Lone Star Raceway Park
Featuring – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – TOP FUEL HARLEYS – TOP GAS HARLEYS – NOSTALGIA FUEL HARLEYS & 30 SPORTSMAN TROPHY CLASSES
ADMISSION PRICE ROLLED BACK TO – $20 for adults – $5 for kids 5-12
Gates Open 9AM – Time Trails 10AM – Eleminations Start 2PM – Final Rounds 6 ish PM
Track Located: Just about 50 Miles west of Houston on I-10, Take I-10 past Sealy and exit Beckendorf Road, track is on the south side access road..
FOR MORE INFORMATION – OR PHOTOS & FREE STREAMING VIDEOS OF THIS SEASONS RACES (Along with Racers Braggin” & Bellerin) Log on to – www.texasscooter.com
T.S.T. Phone – 254-687-9066 Lone Star Raceway Park
BIKERNET BIKETOBERFEST CALENDAR–
STARTING THURSDAY
Thursday: Josh Kurkland and Texas Flood, Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band, 9 p.m., White Eagle Lounge, U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway, Korona. Free. (386) 437-2341.
Through Sunday: Membership drive and motorcycle display, Bikers Against Manslaughter (BAM) 6 a.m.-midnight, Wild Olive next to Chopper’s World, Main Street, Daytona Beach. (386) 252-1922.
Through Sunday: Fall Cycle Scene Championship Cup Series, Race of Champions motorcycle races and Formula USA Championship, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $35 advance Super Saver four-day ticket. (386) 252-2453.
Through Sunday: Sunshine Park Vendor Expo, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunshine Park mall, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. Free. (386) 677-6749.
Through Sunday: Motorcycle Demo Rides, must have motorcycle driver’s license, DOT approved helmet; features the newest machines from BMW, Honda, Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, Boss Hoss, Indian, Victory and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 254-2700.
Through Sunday: Main Street Rally, street festival includes vendors, entertainment and more, 9 a.m.-3 a.m., locations along Main Street, Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 252-1922.
Through Sunday: Biketoberfest Party, T-shirts, vendors, bike parking, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Lyndhurst Hotel, 132 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 316-2746.
Through Sunday: Zangri Grotto — Adopt-a-Plot, dentistry fund-raiser for handicapped children, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Pinewood Cemetery, Main Street, Daytona Beach. Donate at 316 Main St. or Humphreys and Son Jewelers. (386) 255-6171.
Through Sunday: Motorcycle Expo, pinstriping, products and services, vendors, motorcycle show, seminars, demonstrations; presented by The Daytona Beach News-Journal; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 677-4262.
Through Sunday: Raffle for Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, 2004 FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic; proceeds benefit Easter Seals, Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St., Daytona Beach. $3 a ticket; $10 for 10; $20 for 25. (386) 255-4568.
Through Sunday: Raffle for a 1948 Indian Chief Motorcycle or $20,000 cash, to be awarded in March; proceeds benefit the Florida Lions Conklin Center for the Blind, tickets available at Tombstone Cycles of Daytona, 812 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach or at Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Suggested donation for tickets 1 for $3, 2 for $5, 5 for $10, 10 for $15, 50 for $50. (386) 258-3441.
Through Sunday: Biker’s Paradise, drag racing, bands, contests, camping available, 1-11 p.m., New Smyrna Speedway, intersection of State Road 44 and Tomoka Farms Road, New Smyrna Beach. Free. (386) 763-1302.
Through Sunday: Luau Party, island-style bike party with hula and fire dancers and more 5:30-10 p.m., Hawaiian Inn Resort, 2302 S. P>Through Saturday: Mark Hodgson, 7-10 p.m., Angell & Phelps Restaurant, 154 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 252-2677.
Through Sunday: Naked Rachel, 9 p.m., Drifter’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2400 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores. Free. (386) 226-0047.
Through Sunday: Jesse James, owner of West Coast Choppers and the star of the Discovery Channel’s Monster Garage series, times to be announced, The Wreck, 510 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (866) 296-8970.
Through Sunday: The Teutul Family, Paul Teutul and his three sons are the team behind Orange County Choppers and from the Discovery Channel show “American Chopper;” the OCC bike “True Blue” debuted at the 1999 Biketoberfest, times to be announced, locations along Main Street, Daytona Beach. Free. (866) 296-8970.
Through Sunday: Street Festival, presented by the Second Avenue Merchants Association; live music, food, vendors, along Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach. (386) 253-1067; 253-5883.
Through Sunday: Jam-On Productions Motorcycle Swap Meet, custom European/antique bike shows, nitro dirt drags, Volusia County Fairgrounds, S.R. 44 and I-4, DeLand. (301) 336-2100.
Through Sunday: “Bikerlady” book signing, author Shasha Mullins signs her new book, Chopper’s World, 618 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 252-1922.
Through Sunday: Smileyfest 2003, music, contests, door prizes daily and T-shirts, Smiley’s Tap, 1161 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. (386) 677-9606.
Through Sunday: “Rajun Cajun” Festival, New Orleans-style, including a crab and crawfish boil, music daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Inlet Harbor Restaurant, 133 Inlet Harbor Road, Ponce Inlet. (386) 767-5590.
STARTING FRIDAY
Through Sunday: Biketoberfest events, free helmet sticker with paid admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17-18; noon-4 p.m. Oct. 19, Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet. $3 adults, $1 children ages 5-12; younger than 5 free. (386) 304-5545.
Through Sunday: Fish Fry, 2-5 p.m.; live music, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17-18; Sunday brunch, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Astor Bridge Marina, 1575 W. S.R. 40, Astor. (386) 749-4407.
Friday: Biketoberfest Blast, best bike competition and rally, 1-10 p.m., Ocean Walk Village and Bandshell, Daytona Beach.
Friday: Molly Hatchet, 9 p.m., White Eagle Lounge, U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway, Korona. Free. (386) 437-2341.
SATURDAY
Blessing of the Motorcycles and Riders, event includes All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, silent auction; proceeds benefit the Lutheran Youth Fellowship, breakfast and auction, 6:30 a.m.; blessing and tolling of the bells, 8 a.m., St. Mark-By-The-Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Parkway N.E., Palm Coast. $3 breakfast. (386) 445-3420.
Biketoberfest Pancake Day, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ormond Beach Union Church, United Church of Christ, 56 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach. Per plate, $4 adults, $2 children ages 12-6. Free for children 5 and younger. (386) 677-3363.
Boardwalk Classic Ride-In Bike Show, sponsor displays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., oceanfront boardwalk walkway, Daytona Beach.
Biker’s Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Family Life Center, 200 Faulkner St., New Smyrna Beach. Free. (386) 428-2921.
Four Townes Rotary Riverfest, music, catfish dinners, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Road, DeBary. (386) 789-1021.
Biker Blast, Molly Hatchet and Bobby Friss concert; 1 p.m., Adam’s Mark Daytona Beach Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 254-8200.
Blindfold Mary, 9 p.m., Drifter’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2400 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores. Free. (386) 226-0047.
Fortunate Son, Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band featuring Stan Adams, 9 p.m., White Eagle Lounge, U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway, Korona. Free. (386) 437-2341.
Biketober Superfest II, entertainment, vendors, food and drinks, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, Municipal Stadium, 3777 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach.
SUNDAY
Hasta Luego Party, live bands, barbecue, vendors, music, noon-6 p.m., Gilly’s Pub 44, 1889 S.R. 44, New Smyrna Beach. Free admission. (386) 428-6523.
B.T.O., and Bad Company with Brian Howe, 4 p.m., Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. $20-$30. (407) 839-3900.
AT THE BIKER BARS
BANK AND BLUES CLUB: the Razorbacks performing nightly; three bands daily, 8 a.m.-3 a.m., 701 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 257-9272.
BOOT HILL SALOON: T-shirts, vendors, live music, contests, ice carvings, 8 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 310 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free admission. (386) 258-9506.
CRUISIN’ CAFE: bands, souvenirs, food, 10 a.m.-3 a.m., 2 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 253-5522.
DIRTY HARRY’S: music by Bobby Friss, contests, vendors, open 8 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 705 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 252-9877.
DOWN THE HATCH RESTAURANT: smoking permitted on dockside, T-shirts and live music nightly, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., 4894 Front St., Ponce Inlet. (386) 761-4831.
DRIFTER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: food, live bands daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m., 2400 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores. Free. (386) 226-0047.
FROGGY’S SALOON: entertainment, souvenirs, T-shirts, on-site air brushing, 7 a.m.-3 a.m., 800 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 254-8808.
FULL MOON SALOON: nightly music, open 10 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 37 S. Wild Olive Ave., Daytona Beach. Free admission. (386) 257-8661.
GILLY’S PUB 44: Biketoberfest Concert Series Blow-out Party, Wall of Death, contests, food, vendors, Miss Biketoberfest Contest, noon-2 a.m., 1889 S.R. 44, New Smyrna Beach. Free. (386) 428-6523.
HOG PEN: bull riding contest, food, drinks, vendors and live music, 11 a.m.-midnight, 1069 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. (386) 677-5231.
IRON HORSE SALOON: Wall of Death, Easyrider Truck Show, T-shirts, vendors, food, nightly concerts, bar open 8:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Free admission. (386) 677-1550.
JACKSON HOLE SALOON: food, vendors, tattoos, bonfire, music, open 10 a.m.-2 a.m. daily, 1081 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Free admission and parking. (386) 673-6996.
LAST RESORT BAR: music, vendors, food, 5812 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Free. (386) 761-5147.
316 MAIN STREET STATION: daily activities, food and more, 10 a.m.-2 a.m., corner of Main Street and Hollywood Avenue, Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 248-0085.
NO NAME SALOON: three bands daily, vendors, contests, meal specials, 9 a.m.-3 a.m., 2001 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater. Free. (386) 428-9229.
PIT STOP PUB: contests, prizes, gifts, daily giveaways, band playing classic rock, blues and jazz, 1114 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 258-8737.
SADDLE JACKS BAR & GRILL: live entertainment from 8 p.m.-midnight, 1545 U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. (386) 615-8511.
SOPOTNICK’S CABBAGE PATCH: contest, vendors, food and more, 7 a.m.-2 a.m., 549 Tomoka Farms Road (S.R. 415 and C.R. 4118), Samsula. Free. (386) 427-8969.
SLY FOX INN: music starting at 6:30 p.m., 2842 Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. Free. (386) 767-0078.
WHITE EAGLE, vendors, food, drinks and live music, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway, Korona. Free. (386) 437-2341.
WILD BILL’S: food, drinks, vendors and live music, 11 a.m.-midnight, 1090 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. (386) 677-5231.
WILL’S HONKYTONK: Biketoberfest Bash, live music on three stages indoor and out, 10 a.m.-2 a.m., 5005 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Free. (386) 760-2564.
THE WRECK: custom bike display, celebrity appearances, daily entertainment, 510 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 226-3000.
AT THE STORES
ARLEN NESS: motorcycle and trailer accessories, engine modifications and more, 402 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. (386) 253-8669.
BARNEY’S LEATHER: food and drinks, music, vendors and more, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., 438 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. (386) 252-7770.
BARNEY’S LEATHER NORTH: food and drinks, music, vendors, tattoos and more, 9 a.m.-2 a.m., 1148 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. (386) 252-7770.
BMW MOTORCYCLES OF DAYTONA: on-site promotions, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 118 E. Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 257-2269.
CARL’S SPEED SHOP: performance alley, seminars every hour, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., 390 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 258-3777.
DAYTONA HARLEY-DAVIDSON: entertainment, expo displays, food court, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., 290 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Free. (386) 248-0580.
MASSEY MOTORS: vendors offering food, drink, motorcycle parts and accessories, clothing, sewing services and more, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 300 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach.
SPIDER’S CYCLE CITY: opens at 9 a.m., 736 Main St., Daytona Beach.
–from Rogue
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