Sons Of Speed

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by DMAC Single Speed, No Clutch, No Brakes Vintage Motorcycle Racing – Daytona Beach was and is where it’s at! Along with the evolution of Bike Week, The Daytona 200 has since been moved to blacktop of the Daytona International Speedway. And decades later, Billy Lane resurrected the board track racing tradition and brings alive Sons of Speed racing at New Smyrna Speedway, which is one half mile asphalt track with a 20degree bank. Perfect October weather – great track conditions – and the home town crowd made for an exciting afternoon of old iron, some newer faces, and an overall great event! This is the 6th year since Sons of Speed was launched during Bike Week in 2017, rescheduled due to the hurricane that damaged the track in October, 2016. Click here to read this photo feature article only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow our lead and get action delivered to your desktop. Click and Subscribe to our Free Weekly Newsletter.

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Sons of Speed 2023 gets massive attendance

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by Rogue – Misled – Christy Sons of Speed 2023 has started Bike Week Off With Record Attendance Sons of Speed has always been an enjoyable event for me to attend and cover. I really like that people have taken the time to keep these classic motorcycles running and even more to the point, actually racing them. This event is exploding. I am not the only one who feels that way, the event was packed. Attendance was up and so were the new classes and number of riders racing. Click here to read the wonderful photo feature report only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gear up to ride to your favorite Motorcycling Events – Click Here to view the all-new 5-Ball Racing Shop  

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Live broadcast of Sons of Speed vintage motorcycle racing

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Northern Tool + Equipment Brings First Ever Live broadcast of Sons of Speed vintage motorcycle racing to Next Level Sports & Entertainment and live streaming on YouTube Tools for the Trades™ brings local high school students to pits for hands on experience working in the trades NEW SMYRNA, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time ever, Sons of Speed® will be broadcast on Next Level Sports & Entertainment available on multiple cable and streaming platforms around the globe and live-streamed on YouTube, bringing all the excitement of the classic motorcycle racing series to fans who can’t make it to the track. With color commentary from NASCAR’s Kyle Petty, viewers will be fully immersed in the races from the comfort of their homes. The races are possible thanks to presenting sponsor Northern Tool + Equipment and live stream sponsors Twin Power, Mercer and Holland Transfer Co. Races begin at noon EST on Saturday, March 4. During Daytona Bike Week, Sons of Speed centers around racers competing on vintage motorcycles racing on a steeply banked track hitting speeds up to 80 mph. The race takes inspiration from the early 20th century board track racing that showcases pre-1950 V-twin motorcycles. The Sons of Speed race was created to showcase vintage motorcycles and expose the next generation to the history and excitement of motorcycle racing. Additionally, Northern Tool + Equipment will welcome three students from Deltona’s Pine Ridge High to New Smyrna Speedway on Friday, March 3. They will meet Sons of Speed participating racers and work on vintage motorcycles together as part of Northern Tool + Equipment’s Tools for the Trades™ program. Tools for the Trades was created to help address the skilled trades labor gap by providing schools, students, and instructors with the proper equipment for teaching the trades

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Sons of Speed at Daytona

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Vintage Motorcycle Racing at Its Best! Photos and text by Rogue Inspired by early 20th century board-track races the Sons Of Speed Race has motorcycles that are direct drive meaning no clutch or transmission (when the engine is running the rear wheel is turning) in what is called the 61 classes. Early 61s are the older and slower 61 cubic inch boardtrack racers Hot 61s are the faster 61-cubic-inch boardtrack racers 45 Shoot Out are the 45-cubic-inch flathead racers. CLICK HERE To Read this Photo Feature Article on Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more – click here to Subscribe Today

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Sons of Speed 2021 Event Report with Photos

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Sons of Speed – Biketoberfest 2021 by Dmac Billy Lane Rocks the Vintage Banked Motorcycle Racing World Once More 2021 has turned out to be the year of the “Covid Hangover!” Many lives have been permanently changed, but Sons of Speed has not skipped a beat and has returned to the New Smyrna Speedway breathing life into the asphalt, 23 degree banked, ½ mile track. Originally started in 2017 by Billy Lane of Choppers, inc., the race has been held at both New Smyrna Speedway and at the Pappy Hoel Campground Racetrack, in Sturgis, South Dakota. Click Here To Read the Race Report and Photos only on Bikernet.com Join the Cantina for more – Subscribe Today https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx

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Sons of Speed Wild Vintage Races – Bike Week 2020

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20th Century Board Track Racing By Rogue with Photos By MISLED Sons of Speed vintage bike races created by Billy Lane of Choppers Inc, were inspired by motorcycle racing in the early 20th- century board-track racing. At the time they were the largest spectator sport in the country. READ THE FULL EVENT COVERAGE ON BIKERNET – CLICK HERE Quick – Join the Cantina -Subscribe Today https://www.bikernet.com/pages/custom/subscription.aspx

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Billy Lane’s Sons of Speed Daytona 2019

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Old Motorcycles without Clutches or Brakes Thrill Spectators during Daytona Bike Week Sons of Speed inspired by Billy Lane’s passion for the thrill of old school early board-track racing, took place under sunny skies during Bike Week. READ the amazing Daytona Story at Bikernet.com Cantina by Clicking here. Photos and text by CAT Join The Cantina by Subscribing for ONLY $ 24 Annually. Also receive a special package containing an assortment of Bikernet goodies and bling.  

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Billy Lane’s Inaugural Sons of Speed Race Report

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The first Sons of Speed race is in the books and for all who attended, they can attest to what an epic event it was. On race day a dozen vintage motorcycle racers mustered their courage and skill to take on the daunting ½ mile banked asphalt track at New Smyrna Speedwayin New Smyrna, Florida. In the final heat Brittney Olsen of 20th Century Racing took the checkered flag, with Matt Harris of 40 Cal customs taking second place with Shelly Rossmeyer-Pepe of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson rounding out the third spot. Continue reading.

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