HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDE-IN SHOW CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE CONTEST REVS UP DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2006
Milwaukee, WI (February 13, 2006) - A show featuring some of the world’s best and most unique custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be a major attraction at the annual Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show on Wednesday, March 8 at the upcoming 65th annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla. Harley-Davidson owners are invited to compete for cash and trophies, while Harley-Davidson fans can stop by to get a close-up view of these eye-catching rolling sculptures.
Owners can enter their Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Ride-In Show Contest on March 8 at the Ocean Center Arena, 101 N. Atlantic Avenue. Registration is from 8-11 a.m., with judging to follow by Harley-Davidson design experts and prize awards. The $10 entry fee is donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and each participant receives a special edition commemorative plaque designed by Willie G. Davidson. "Best of Show" winners in each of 16 judging classes will receive a $200 cash prize and a trophy. In addition, $500 cash prizes will be awarded to the top Sportster and top Big Twin motorcycles utilizing Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.
“Many riders spend all winter customizing their motorcycles and Daytona is the first opportunity to show off their work,” said Art Gompper, Harley-Davidson Director of Marketing. “The passion and creativity that goes in to these custom Harleys is just incredible! It makes for a great show.”
As one of the longest running bike shows at Daytona, the Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show has also been one of the biggest shows at Daytona Bike Week for more than 20 years. New this year, there will be Ball of Steel Stunt Shows and live entertainment outside the Ocean Center during the Ride-In Show, along with guest appearances by major custom bike builders. More information on the Ride-In Show is available at www.harley-davidson.com.
Other Harley-Davidson events at various times during the week at the Ocean Center include the Harley-Davidson and Buell indoor show, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Auction and Bike Raffle, Evel Knievel Display Trailer & Autograph Sessions, Harley-Davidson Trivia Game, Biker Billy cooking demonstrations, motorcycle product and technical seminars, the Ford/Harley-Davidson F-Series Truck Display and an Internet Cafe. There will also be Demo Rides at the Daytona International Speedway and activities at Harley-Davidson dealerships in the Daytona area.
A full schedule of Harley-Davidson Bike Week activities will be posted on www.harley-davidson.com. The site will be updated daily throughout the week with images of the Ride-In Show and other Bike Week activities.
Harley-Davidson Inc., is the parent company for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company the only major U.S.- based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing, insurance and credit card programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.
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