By Lulu

There are many
things that make an event successful. For me starting on time, organization, advertising, good people running it, celebrities, a great crowd, good music, cold beer (and TWISTED TEA), strong drinks, hot looking women, good food, interesting things to see or photograph all are the components that make an event newsworthy and successful!! Chopper Time has all of this and one more that many don’t even know about, Willie gives the proceeds of the beer and Tea sales to a worthy cause each time. Biketoberfest, the veterans reaped the rewards of Willie’s biker pals’ appetite for a few cold ones! I always prefer Chopper Time in the fall because it isn’t quite the crowd and you can get in and see the detail on the bikes without fear of knocking a whole slew of them over. The lot was still packed with all kinds of old school and radical looking “chopped” on creations. Dave and Jodi Perewitz are regulars at this event, and it is always good to see them. A special thank you to all the crew who help make this happen, to Rue & Ziffra, PA for their support, Twisted Tea and Miller Lite for their sponsorship, to Rock of Daytona for the live remote and to each and every dollar spent by you who helped make this not only the best bike show in town, but also a wonderful event for veterans.

The winners are as follows:
Steve Broyles-Antique
George (Good Looking Customs)-Flatty
Mark Stevens-Knuckle
Brian Buttera-Panhead
Shannon Rae- Shovel Roadside Choice
Jacque Alexander-Evo
Kyle Rice-Twin Cam
Gina-Sportster
Dirtbag Choppers-Creative Custom
Ferge Takmen/Johnny Heffin-Triumph Stock
Frank Davis-British Custom
John Benedict-Best Metric
Tony Goodwin-Jap Custom
Gus Karnes-Rat Bike
Don & Sabrina Natter-Bobber
Matt Foster-Chopper/Cycle Source Choice
Jerry Jackman-Tropical Tattoo Choice & Perewitz Best Paint
Ed Skelton-Crowd Favorite & Cochise Chops Choice
Phil Anderson-Rick’s Choice
Kacey Ann Waring-Ladies’ Choice
Tino Periat-Clay’s Pick
Bruno Guillory-Bling’s Choice
Hatch-Reverend Al’s Choice
Marty Jester-Mo’s Image Custom
Paul Jabaly- B&D Customs & Willie and Roadside Hardcore
Emmanuel Raes-Tar Ball Run Choice
Shaun Ponte-Willie’s Choice
Nick Pen Mad Pen-Willie’s & Roadside Choice
(Space doesn’t allow us to post all winners photo in the printed version of the magazine but photos of all the winners are on our Facebook page Thunder Roads Florida)