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Best Turnout Ever For 2018

Many among our culture regard an award from Willie's Tropical

Choppertime Show as the crowning achievement in our greasy little careers. To get called up on that stage and harassed by one of the most obnoxious masters of ceremony, well it just doesn't get any better than that for tramps like us. Oh sure, proceeds from the day go to a great cause, The

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Veteran's Support Fund and it has become a last refuge in Daytona for cheap beer, good music and a laid back day, but the trophy man.... To walk away with the title of badest ass anything from that lot is a hell of an achievement. This year Willie asked us to step up and help out a little more and we reached out to a bunch of our sponsors for prizes to sweeten the deal. Thanks to Biker's Choice, Metzeler Tires, Fox Racing, Twin Power, Dustin' BBQ, Bare Bones Leather, Billet Proof, First MFG, Hot Leathers, Rue & Ziffra Attorneys, S100, Paper Street Customs, Bling's, SpeedKing, Lucas Oil & Twisted Tea, Guerilla Fabrication all for helping to keep this as the premier show of Daytona's chopper scene. As in years past, it seemed as if the seas parted and made way for the perfect day to hold this show. The sun came out early and so did the people. By 11am there was hardly a spot to be had and man it only got more packed from there. By the time Roadside started to toss obscenities around, or give out awards as he calls it, the bikes entered totaled 144 but the number in attendance was a record breaker. As Ken and I walked on to the property the first people we saw were Dave Perewitz and Keith Ball sitting on a bench in front of the shop.... I still never get used to just seeing these cats that I've looked up to for so long, just hanging out like regular moes, but that's how Willies is man. Anyway, some 34 awards were given away and if you paid attention and got your ass to the stage, your pic is here for the world to see. If not, we probably split up your prize box with Roadside after the show... See ya in Biketoberfest!

Bobber Classic - Christina Veteran's Support Fund Choice - Don Wood B&D Customs Award - Kevin Gomez Support Appreication - Bill Dodge

FTW Choice - Johnny Humphrey Tropical Tattoo Choice - Peter Woerner Cycle Source Award - Jeff "Gilley" Gilles Best Shovel - Brian Buttera

S&S Custom - Chaos Cycle Speed King Award - Matt Sterling Reverand Al's Award - Joe Miller Moe's Image Custom - Michael Allen

Best Evo - Shawn Ponter Best Jap Custom - Mace McMillan Best Rat Bike - Hatch Roadside's Choice - Garrett Maddalone

Best Sportster - Tino Periut Best Twin Cam - Doodah Willie's Pick 1 - Raz Best Creative Custom - Kyle Ray Rice

Panhead - Mitch Bodine Best Knucklehead - Mike Griffith Willie's Pick 2 - Zach Williams Best FLH - Ken Weber

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