Daytona Beach Bike Week 2025 in Florida

Daytona Beach Bike Week is a motorcycle event and rally held every March. This huge celebration attracts about 500,000 visitors annually, who participate in motorcycle racing and enjoy concerts, parties, and street festivals. The event competes with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for the title of the most popular motorcycle rally in the US.

Bike Week Program

The Dayton Beach Bike Week draws in almost half a million people during the ten days of its action-packed program. From free test rides, premium equipment, and gear for bike enthusiasts to state-of-the-art displays, every visitor will leave with unforgettable memories. Annual Burning Bike Friday is one of the signature events of Daytona Bike Week and a beloved tradition of the bike community.

During Burning Bike, a giant wooden bike with written messages and wishes is burned in front of a huge crowd. Live bands play on two stages. There is the Miss Burning Bike Bikini contest and other entertainment, like performances by high-wire acts, fire dancers, and stilt walkers. Don't forget to take a picture of the world's largest wooden bike before it gets burned at the end of the party at about 9 pm.

Motorcycle Events

During Bike Week, several bike events unfold at Daytona International Speedway: Daytona Supercross, Daytona 200, and Daytona Short Track. From adrenaline-pumping races and off-road action, these spectacles attract riders and fans from around the globe. Daytona Supercross is considered one of the most challenging courses in the program and takes place on March 1st, while Daytona 200 spans over several days, from March 6th to 8th. The main race of the Daytona 200 takes place on Saturday. Daytona Short Track, known as Bike Week's beloved dirt track event, takes place on March 6-7.

Tickets

General admission to Daytona Supercross costs $55, with the trackside options costing $105. For the Daytona 200, tickets begin at just $25, while multi-day packages range from $59 to $79. Attending the Daytona Short Track costs between $30 and $50 for single-day passes, with multi-day options priced at $50 to $90.

Location

The Daytona Beach Bike Week takes place in Downtown Daytona Beach, with the majority of the events unfolding on Daytona International Speedway. The venue is known as the site of the legendary Daytona 500, the opening race to the NASCAR Cup series. The Daytona Beach Welcome Center is located at 126 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach. The speedway is fairly easy to reach by traveling south of International Speedway Boulevard. Daytona Beach is situated around 57 miles (91 km) from Orlando and can be reached by interstate highways I-4 and I-95.

History of the Rally

The Daytona Beach Bike Week was first held on January 24, 1937. The race was a 5 km beach and pavement track. After WWII it gained huge popularity and was promoted by "Big Bill" France, co-founder of NASCAR. The race is now held at Daytona International Speedway. There have been a number of deaths at the festival due to rider accidents over the years.