Biketoberfest 2000: in Daytona Beach is right around the corner (5 days away). The smell of Biketoberfest is already in the air. Everyone here is getting ready for the invasion of an estimated 150,000 bikers heading our way. Biketoberfest is officially 4 days long but did you know that for us locals... Biketoberfest kind of un-officially begins one weekend earlier, starting with the Harley-Davidson Seafood Festival, October 13 - 15 then 4 days later, Biketoberfest "officially begins Oct. 19 - 22, 2000. You get where I'm going with this (this is just my guess)... in the future, as Biketoberfest grows (and it is growing fast), Harley-Davidson's Seafood Festival and Biketoberfest will blur together into a 10 day event (same length of Bike Week). The motorcycle festivities are growing like crazy here in Daytona Beach. So come on down and join the fun.

BIKETOBERFEST WEATHER:
In the last few days the weather here in Daytona Beach has been absolutely fabulous and as a bonus, the cold front that came in a week ago has left us cooled down from the hot muggy Florida temperatures we were having. Yeah, a huge cold front came through Florida forcing our temperatures to plummet to the lower to mid 70's (Florida weather humor). It feels great. Great riding weather. Beautiful clear to partly cloudy blue sunny skies. Keep you fingers crossed that it stays like this through next Biketoberfest weekend (5 days away).

As you know, I (Henry Jordan) / BikeWeekReport.com has been included in an up and coming TV show. I previously reported that The Learning Channel (TLC) was here during March (Bike Week 2000) and filmed a documentary called "Anatomy of: Daytona Bike Week" that was suppose to air in August 2000 (but it didn't). Well, I recently called the show producers in California and they told me that the show is now with Discovery Channel (owners of TLC) and they still haven't set an air date, but that they thought it would air sometime at the end of November or December 2000. They tell me I didn't get cut and stay on the editor's cutting room floor... I'm still anxious to see how it turned out. I'll e-mail you when I find out when it airs.

FLORIDA HELMET LAW:
It's not totally gone!!! You can ride without a helmet if you follow a few simple laws (see my webpage for details): http://bikeweekreport.com/helmet.law.shtml

BIKETOBERFEST
"LOCK IT OR LOSE IT"... HELP STOP MOTORCYCLE THEFT A special countywide task force spearheaded by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office will focus on motorcycle thefts during Biketoberfest. Motorcycle theft is a growing problem, and the sheriff's department intends to crack down hard on it. Officers will be out in force during Biketoberfest looking for stolen motorcycles and suspicious activity. They want to keep these events fun and crime-free for everyone. The Task Force will be patrolling local hot spots looking for stolen motorcycles and suspicious activity, such as loitering in a parking lot, tampering with a bike or a lock, or walking a motorcycle. In 1999, a total of 35 motorcycles were reported stolen during Biketoberfest. And earlier this year, during Bike Week, another 88 motorcycles were reported stolen countywide. The losses during the two events exceeded $1.5 million, and the number of stolen motorcycles combined for both events marked a 44 percent increase over the previous year.

BIKETOBERFEST MUSIC SCENE:
Charlie Daniels Band 10 p.m. Thursday at the Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Opening at 8 p.m. will be Fortunate Son, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band. Jimmy Van Zant Band. It's a free gig. For more information, call (904) 673-1040.

Dr. Hook, featuring founding member Ray Sawyer, Thursday at Dirty Harry's on Main Street. A 1970's band with such songs as "The Cover of Rolling Stone," "Sylvia's Mother," "When You're in Love With a Beautiful Woman" and "Sexy Eyes."

Brian Howe, former lead singer of Bad Company, Oct. 20 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, with area-based rock band RainLord opening. Southern rock band Molly Hatchet will be in concert at the resort at noon Oct. 21, with area-based hard rock band Sweatbox opening.

Country duo Montgomery Gentry will perform Oct. 21 at the Thunder Over Dixie concert in Riverfront Park, downtown Daytona Beach. The twosome were named Vocal Duo of the Year last week at the annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

The Classic Rock All-Stars, featuring former members of Iron Butterfly, Rare Earth and Sugar-loaf, will be in concert at 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Adam's Mark Resort in Daytona Beach.

BIKETOBERFEST SCHEDULE:
Oct. 14: Family Day, live music, sand sculptures with Suzanne Altamare, portrait artist Diane Marshall, Travis the Magician, mechanical bull, dunk tank, striker; auction to benefit Bikers For Kids, wrestling match, 5-7:30 p.m., autograph session to follow with Barbed Wire Bunk-house; No Disqualification four-way tag match with Southern Posse vs. Chaos and Dudley Dudley; title matches: Cyborg vs. Horace Hogan, Ron Niemi vs. Cliff Anderson with manager Joe Gomez, O.G. Scarface vs. Jet Jaguar; also, Kat vs. Fire; ShovelHead vs. K.C. Thompson; Elvis vs. Akbar Hussein; announcer Shannon Rose of More TV32 and ProWrestlingDaily.com, music by Savvy, Fortunate Son, free photo IDs and fingerprinting for children, loud pipes contest, events begin noon, Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Free. (904) 447-0533.

Oct. 15: Pig Roast, noon, Smiley's Tap, 1165 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. $6. (904) 677-9609.

Oct. 15: Daytona Harley-Davidson's annual Ride for Children, police-escorted ride to :08 Country Bar in Orlando; live music, silent auctions, barbecue to follow. Registration 7-9:45 a.m., ride begins 10 a.m. at Daytona USA, 1801 W. International Speeway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $40 operator, $30 passenger, includes lunch, lapel pin, T-shirt, proceeds to benefit chronically and terminally ill children. (904) 253-2453.

Oct. 15-19: Biking on the Boulevard, live entertainment, food, vendors, Bethune Boulevard, Historic district, Daytona Beach.

Oct. 15-22 Raffle for 1947 Indian Chief Motorcycle, to be awarded March 11, proceeds to benefit Conklin Center for Multihandicapped Blind. Suggested donation for tickets 1 for $3, 2 for $5, 5 for $10, 12 for $20, 50 for $50. Winner will select from two models on display noon-10 p.m. Oct. 15-22 at Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach., and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 19-22 at Official Biketoberfest Welcome Center, Main Street, Daytona Beach. (904) 258-3441.

Oct. 16-19: "Thunder Over Dixie," motorcycle ride sponsored by Daytona Harley-Davidson, departs Cool Springs Harley-Davidson in Nashville Oct. 16, stopovers in Chattanooga, Tenn., Roswell and Savannah, Ga., arrives in Daytona Beach Oct. 19. Operators $299-$269, depending on city joining ride, passengers $75; motorcycles available for rent. (949) 645-8036.

Oct. 18-22: Custom, European and Antique Bike shows, sponsored by Jam On Productions, Volusia County Fairgrounds, S.R. 44 and I-4, DeLand. (301) 336-2100.-NT

Oct. 19: Charlie Daniels Band, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Free. (904) 673-1040.

Oct. 19: Main Street Rally, festival entertainment, street merchants, manufacturers, displays, 9 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, locations along boulevard, Main Street, Daytona Beach. Free admission. (904) 255-9525, 252-1922.

Oct. 19: Ladies' Cream Corn Wrestling, 3 p.m., Last Resort Bar, 5812 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Free. (904) 761-5147.

Oct. 19: British Bike Night, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Jackson Hole Saloon, 1081 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Free admission and parking. (904) 673-6996.

Oct. 19-22: 22nd annual fall Cycle Scene Championship Cup Series Race of Champions, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Infield admission $5 Oct. 19, $6 Oct. 20, $15 Oct. 21, $20 Oct. 22; paddock/garage admission free Oct. 19, $6 Oct. 20, $7 Oct. 21, $10 Oct. 22. Advance super four-day ticket $35 before 7 p.m. Oct. 20. Free parking. (904) 253-7223.

Oct. 19-22: Official Biketoberfest Welcome Center, free maps and information, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Welcome Center, Main Street, Daytona Beach. Free. (904) 252-1922.

Oct. 19-22: Motorcycle Expo, pin-striping, products and services, vendors, Big Daddy Rat's Motorcycle Show with 10 classes of bikes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Big Daddy Rat's Custom Chopper Show 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20, Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free. (904) 254-4520.

Oct. 19-22: Motorcycle Swapmeet, sponsored by Jam On Productions, Volusia County Fairgrounds, S.R. 44 and I-4, DeLand. (301) 336-2100.

Oct. 19-22: Sunshine Park Vendor's Expo, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunshine Park, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. Free admission. (904) 677-6749.

Oct. 19-22: Open House and Tours 9 a.m.-5 p.m., American Motorcycle Institute, 3042 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach. Free. (904) 255-0295.

Oct. 19-22: Cemetery Tours, adopt a plot, walking tours, sponsored by Zangi Grotto, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Pinewood Cemetery, Main Street, Daytona Beach. Donations accepted to provide dentistry for area children. (904) 255-6171.

Oct. 21: "Thunder Over Dixie" celebration concert with Montgomery Gentry and Danni Leigh, appearances by Medusa, Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz, Donnie Smith. Riverfront Park, Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Free. (949) 645-8036.

Oct. 19: Ice Cream Man From Hell, 9 p.m., White Eagle Lounge, U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway, Korona. Free. (904) 437-2341.

Oct. 19-22: Nitro Dirt Drags, sponsored by Jam On Productions, Volusia County Fairgrounds, S.R. 44 and I-4, DeLand. (301) 336-2100.

Oct. 19: Dr. Hook With Ray Sawyer, 11:15 p.m., Dirty Harry's, 705 Main St., Daytona Beach. Free. (904) 257-9877.

Oct. 20: Big Daddy Rat's Motorcycle Show, open to classes of bikes, presented by Karl "Big Daddy Rat" Smith, Line-up 7:30-9 a.m., time will be allotted to clean motorcycles. Trophies awarded 5 p.m., Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. $10 admission, $15 entry fee day of show. (904) 254-4520.

Oct. 20: Dr. Hook, 9:30 p.m., White Eagle Lounge, U.S. One and Old Dixie Highway, Korona. Free. (904) 437-2341.

Oct. 20: War, concert to be followed by Iron Horse Magazine Motorcycle Poster Girl Contest, 9 p.m., Plaza Resort and Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free. (904) 258-3088, ext. 1611; 255-4471.

Oct. 20: Brian Howe, Indian Motorcycle Biketoberfest Concert Series 2000, noon, Daytona Beach Hilton, 2637 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free admission and parking. (904) 858-3300.

Oct. 20: Skydivers, 2 p.m., rain date is 2 p.m. Oct. 21, Last Resort Bar, 5812 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Free. (904) 761-5471.

Oct. 20-21: Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds, British blues band, 9 p.m. Opening band Aqualung (Jethro Tull tribute band) 7 p.m. Jackson Hole Saloon, 1081 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Free. (904) 673-6996.

Oct. 21: American Iron Magazines Indian and Classic American Iron Daytona Rally, trophied bike show, open to all pre-1984 domestic models, field games and events including slow race, balloon toss, plank ride, just for kicks contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Klassix Auto Museum, 2909 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. $10, includes museum admission, rally, field events, magazine. (904) 252-3800.

Oct. 21: Molly Hatchet with Brian Ingram, Indian Motorcycle Biketoberfest Concert Series 2000, noon, Daytona Beach Hilton, 2637 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free admission and parking. (904) 858-3300.

Oct. 21: Cole Slaw Wrestling, noon, Sopotnick's Cabbage Patch, 549 Tomoka Farms Road (S.R. 415 and C.R. 4118), Samsula. Free. (904) 427-8969.

Oct. 21: Master's Show, 27 trophies to be awarded to five classes of motorcycles, sponsored by Master's Show Inc. Noon-5 p.m. Grand Seas Resort, 2424 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Contestants $10, free to visitors. (904) 677-7880.

Oct. 21: Farewell to Bikers Party, contests, cruise giveaways, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., River Deck, 2739 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. Free. (904) 761-0022.

Oct. 21: Oyster Roast, noon, Earthquake Magoon's Bar, 132 W. Park Ave., Edgewater. Free admission. (904) 428-3536.

Oct. 21: Easyrider Boardwalk Classic Bike and Bikini Show, sponsored by Easyrider Magazine and the Boardwalk Merchant's Association, registration 8-10 a.m.; bike show 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; awards and bikini contest 4-5 p.m., Main Street and Ocean Avenue, beachside, Daytona Beach. $10 entry fee. (904) 253-0254.

Oct. 21: The Classic Rock All-Stars, with Mike Pinera of Iron Butterfly, Jerry Corbetta of Sugarloaf, Peter Rivera of Rare Earth, Dennis Noda of Cannibal and the Headhunters; includes tributes to Alice Cooper, The Four Seasons, Motown stars, 2 p.m., Adam's Mark Daytona Beach Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free. (904) 254-8200.

Oct. 21: Biker Unity Party, live music, pig roast, T-shirts, vendors, sponsored by the North Florida Confederation of Clubs, 2 p.m., Ghost Riders, 762 N. U.S. 1, Oak Hill. $5 per person. (800) 409-9500.

Oct. 22: Family Day, blessing of the bikes, contemporary Christian music by Brad Yates and the Soulsurfers. Events begin 11 a.m., Jackson Hole Saloon, 1081 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Free. (904) 673-6996.

Oct. 22: Hasta Luego Party, vendors; Jim Beam barbecue; music by Bounty Hunter, John Hay and the Rhythm Kings, noon-6 p.m., Gilly's Pub 44, 1889 S.R. 44, New Smyrna Beach. Free admission. (904) 428-6523.

Oct. 13-22: Gilly's Pub 44, 1889 S.R. 44, New Smyrna Beach. Twentieth anniversary celebration, biker games, live music including Burnt River Band, John Hay and the Rhythm Kings, Mustang Sally, The Blame, Bounty Hunter, contests, food, vendors, T-shirts, drink specials, Wall of Death, nightly semi-finals for 11 p.m. Oct. 21 Miss Jim Beam Contest, giveaways. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Free admission. (904) 428-6523. Oct. 13-22: Last Resort Bar, 5812 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Live bands, vendors, food, ice sculptures, skydivers Oct. 20, cream corn wrestling Oct. 19. 8 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Free admission. (904) 761-5147.

Oct. 13-22: Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Wall of Death, Easyrider Truck Show, Motorcycle Olympics, vendors, concerts, food, jousting, burnout pits, music by J.D. and the Cheap Whiskey Band. David Allan Coe Oct. 19-20. 8:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Free. (904) 677-1550.

Oct. 13-22: Jackson Hole Saloon, 1081 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Daily music by Reuben and Christianne Morgan, bike repairs, bonfire, Colonel Tom's Crazy Bike, Rock Wall, British Bike Night Oct. 19, Cool Jams Rhythm Section 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Aqualung 7 p.m. Oct. 20-21, Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds 9 p.m. Oct. 20-21. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Free admission and parking. (904) 673-6996.

Oct. 13-22: Hog Pen Bar, 1069 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Two bands daily, giveaways every 30 minutes, 11 a.m.-midnight. Free admission. (904) 677-5231.

Oct. 13-22: Squeeze Inn Pub, 5005 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Food, vendors, live music at 6 p.m. including Dirty Works Oct. 13-15, Total Escape Oct. 16-18, 69 Band Oct. 19-21. Bikini bike washes by Jim Beam Girls 3 p.m. Oct. 19-20. 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Free admission. (904) 760-2564.

Oct. 13-22: Wild Bill's, 1090 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Music. 11 a.m.-midnight. Free admission. (904) 677-5231.

Oct. 13-22: Bank and Blues Club, 701 Main St., Daytona Beach. Music by the Razorbacks Oct. 13-15 ($5 cover Oct. 13, $7 cover Oct. 14, free Oct. 15) and Oct. 18-22, free; Mike Dugan and the Blues Mission Oct. 16-17, 20-21, no cover; Microwave Dave and the Nukes Oct. 18-22, no cover; Bobby Friss Band Oct. 22, no cover. (904) 257-9272.

Oct. 14-21: OB's Lounge and Restaurant, 1750 N. Highway 17, DeLand. Food, drinks. Swap meet noon Oct. 14. Music by TNT 2 p.m. Oct. 14, 9 p.m. Oct. 15; Double Shot 9 p.m. Oct. 14; Mark Hodgson Band 8 p.m. Oct. 17, 9 p.m. Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21; Skip McCall 9 p.m. Oct. 19-20. Open 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Free admission. (904) 943-9600.

Oct. 14-22: Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. Family day noon Oct. 14. Live music by Fortunate Son (Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band) 9 p.m. Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Oct. 21; Savvy 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14;