Harley-Davidson to Lead Convoy of First Responders, Military Personnel Around Daytona International Speedway
Harley-Davidson, the only official motorcycle of the 75th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, is inviting a group of military personnel and first responders to take an unforgettable ride around the “World Center of Racing” on March 10.
Harley-Davidson, the only official motorcycle of the 75th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, is inviting a group of military personnel and first responders to take an unforgettable ride around the “World Center of Racing” on March 10 at 7:00 a.m.
Ushered in by a police motorcade, Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of the company founder, will lead the group on a celebratory lap around the recently remodeled Speedway track at 7:00 a.m. for a "sunrise salute."
The ride is to thank all current and former U.S. military, and first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighter,s and EMS professionals, and remind them that their peers are invited to learn to ride for free through Harley-Davidson's Riding Academy program throughout 2016. More information is available at a Harley-Davidson dealer or at http://www.h-d.com/AmericanHeroes.
Guests also are invited to be the first in the world to throw a leg over Harley’s 2016 lineup – the most powerful collection of cruisers in the brand’s 113-year history. Harley’s newest bikes – the CVO Pro Street Breakout and the Low Rider S – and the Road Glide Ultra, with its clean sheet design, will be on-site and ready to ride throughout Bike Week.
For complete information on Harley-Davidson activities and events during Daytona Bike Week visit h-d.com/daytona and download the H-D Daytona mobile app.
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