I drove by the International Speedway. It’s HUGE! Daytona is the Birthplace of Speed.

Then had lunch at famous Daytona Beach.

There was an indecent Spring Break bikini crowd around, but the bigger news was Daytona Bike Week which had ended just before I arrived.

If you are thinking of buying a Harley and driving down next year, be sobered by the death count: 21 motorcycle related deaths over 10 days. The previous high of 15 Bike Week fatalities was set in 2000.

The law requiring motorcycle riders in Florida to wear protective helmets was repealed in 2000. Most victims this year were not wearing helmets.

The second largest world gathering of motorcycle fanatics I much prefer — Sturgis in South Dakota, near Mt. Rushmore. I would be happy to join you in a Sturgis pilgrimage!

Next travelogue on this trip >> La Nouba, Cirque du Soleil