Daytona gears up for big weekend

From Daytona International Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, FL -- Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, must-see activities as well as thrilling motorcycle racing at “The World Center of Racing” during upcoming Fall Cycle Scene on Oct. 16 – 19.

Daytona International Speedway will once again host Kickstand City. In addition to offering a wide-variety of overnight parking packages and the exciting on-track racing, Daytona International Speedway will offer a plethora of must-see activities for any motorcycle enthusiast.

Outside of historic Daytona International Speedway, motorcycle enthusiasts can test-ride the latest and greatest motorcycles with free manufacturer demo rides. Top OEM’s participating include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, Buell, Victory, Triumph, Boss Hoss and more.

Custom builders will be located in the area outside of Turn 4 include Covington, Bourget, Ridley, Big Dog Motorcycles and many more. The metric display will be located in Lot 1. Riders must hold a valid motorcycle driver license and DOT approved helmet in order to participate in the demo rides. Demo rides run Thursday, Oct. 16 – Sunday, Oct. 19.

Daytona International Speedway will have a jam-packed schedule of bikes races between Oct. 16-19 with racing from the American Sport Bike Association, the Championship Cup Series and the 8 Hours At Daytona SunTrust MOTO-ST Series. Tickets for al the races are available at www.racetickets.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.

Bikers can find the nation’s top aftermarket parts, accessories and apparel companies at the Daytona Motorcycle Marketplace. The Daytona Motorcycle Marketplace will be open Thursday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 19.

On Friday night, Oct. 17, bikers will get the chance of a lifetime to ride Daytona International Speedway in the annual Monster Dash Around Daytona. The two parade laps will begin at 8 p.m. followed by the After Party until 10 p.m. Price is $30 per participant and includes an “I Rode Daytona” T-shirt, two parade laps around DIS, two beverage tickets and entertainment at the After Party in the Sprint FANZONE. Tickets for the Monster Dash are available in the Budweiser Cool Your Pipes Zone outside of Turn 4 or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

Specialty vehicles and overnight tent parking are available inside “The World Center of Racing.” Overnight Specialty Vehicle Parking (with hook-ups) is available for $295 and overnight specialty vehicle parking (no hook-ups) is $175. Both of those packages include two four-day admissions. Overnight tent camping is free with your daily admission ticket and motorcycle trailer parking (West Lot) is $25. For more information, call 1-800-PITSHOP.

Known as The Daytona 500 Experience, the official attraction of NASCAR will go by the name of D5X and celebrate Fall Cycle Scene with food, beverages and daily entertainment. The motorsports attraction will have free admission on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information on Fall Cycle Scene and Kickstand City, log on to www.kickstandcity.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.