Im not sure this qualifies as "stifling". No public nudity and no alcohol consumption outside within 100 ft of road doesnt seem to be a real party killer. The throttle blipping rule seems to be a little vague. Im assuming this will be selectively enforced(e.g.:theyll probably let you alone on your Muffled GSX600 but pop the guy on the unmuffled HD). Anyway the hot tip for enjoying bike week is avoid Daytona Beach proper anyway. After my vintage races in Gainesvilleand my visit to the Speedway for the Monday Vintage Roadraces I make one obligatory Daytime trip to Main Street(for old times sake) and Beach Street Other than that I avoid Downtown daytona....theres plenty things to do and see on the outskirts where the police are less prevalent and more friendly. And oh yeah,its much quieter and cheaper to stay at Deland(about 20 minutes from the speedway.
What a lot of you are missing is there is so much more going on than the "biker party" thing on Main and Beach Street. I go every year to racevintage MX(this year also flat track) and watch the vintage roadrace( a couple of my buddies race) There is also Vintage Cross Country and Trials racing.I always enjoy the chance to meet and talk with racing legends such as **** Klamforth,**** Mann,Brad Lackey,etc. There is every type of modern bike racing to see and participate in from trials to the Alligator enduro.There is basically at least a race of some kind every day from Sat to Sat in the area. Also if you are into vintage street bikes there are several good shows,including the Eustace AMCA swap meet.I know many of you are not into chopper /customs but if you are there is no better place to be. if course those of you who leave in good weather states dont appreciate the riding....but for those of us less fortunate the chance to get a jump on Spring and steal a couple of 75-80deg days riding(even on straight roads) is worth it..and the ride from Daytona to St augustine is pretty nice. Each to his own....I dont do "rallies",but I do hit Daytona area every year and enjoy it(just avoid the circus in Daytona proper).
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