PAULTEUTUL, JR., OF THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S HIT SERIES AMERICAN CHOPPER: SENIOR VS. JUNIOR, WILL HOST A HIGHLY ANTICIPATEDREVEAL IN DAYTONA BEACH ON MARCH 17 AT PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLESHOWS
-- American ChopperCast Will Be Onsite to Sign Autographs Throughout the Show --
DAYTONABEACH, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2012) – The Progressive®International Motorcycle Shows® is excited toannounce that Paul Teutul, Jr., and the cast of the widely popular realitytelevision show American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior will be in attendanceat the upcoming UltimateBuilder Custom Bike United States Championship inDaytona Beach, as part of greater Bike Week festivities. In addition toshowcasing a variety of his well-known custom bikes, such as the “Anti-Venom”,“Jared Allen”, “Black Widow”, “Gears of War” and “Build-Off Bike”, Paul Jr. Designswill be debuting an all-new and much-kept-secret project for enthusiasts andfans of the hit show. Cast members of AmericanChopper: Senior vs. Junior willbe onsite throughout the week to sign autographs and take photos with fans. TheUltimate Builder Custom Bike United States Championship will be held at theOcean Center Daytona Beach March 14-17, 2012.
“With the 12-city 2011-2012 Progressive InternationalMotorcycle Shows coming to a very successful close here in Daytona Beach, wecouldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the Tour than by hosting theultimate builder of custom bikes, Paul Teutul, Jr., at our show. His latestcustom creation is sure to thrill fans and we’re honored to be a part of it,”said Kerry Graeber, Brand Director, Advanstar Communications. “In addition toPaul and his cast bringing excitement to the show, we’ve got a full four daysof excitement planned with the highly anticipated awards ceremony for theUltimate Builder Custom Bike United States Championship and finale performancesfrom the Smage Bros Stunt Show.”
“We are honored to be a part of the Daytona Beach UltimateBuilder Custom Bike United States Championship Show. In addition to showcasinga variety of our most popular custom bikes for fans, Paul Jr. Designs will beunveiling an all-new custom creation at the show,” said Paul Teutul, Jr., starof American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior and creator of PaulJr. Designs. “This show gives us a great opportunity to connect with our fans,by hosting autograph signings and even giving them an opportunity to be in theaudience for filming of American Chopperand we’re looking forward to it.”
Attendees to the show on Saturday, March 17, 2012, willhave the unique experience to be present during live filming on an episode of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, set to air the following week, on March 26 at 9p.m. EST, on the Discovery Channel. The Paul Jr. Designs unveil will take placeat 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, inside the show at the Ocean Center DaytonaBeach. Autograph signings by cast members Paul Jr. and his crew will be heldthroughout the week. Paul Jr. Designs apparel and merchandise will be availablefor purchase at their booth, #811. Please visit www.motorcycleshows.com/daytona formore information about the autograph signing schedule.
AmericanChopper: Senior vs. Junioris a reality television show that chronicles the family rivalry between PaulTeutul, Jr., and his custom motorcycle business Paul Jr. Designs and hisfather, Paul Teutul, Sr. and his custommotorcycle shop Orange County Choppers. Currently in its third season, American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, airs on the Discovery Channel, Mondays at 9 p.m.Eastern. Check your local listings for more information.
Show Information
The UltimateBuilder Custom Bike United States Championship will be hosted at the Ocean CenterDaytona Beach, located at 101 North Atlantic Avenue. The show floor will be openWednesday, March 14, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday, March 15, 11 am – 7 pm;Friday, March 16, 11 am – 7 pm; Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. As part ofthe greater Bike Week 2012, there is no cost of admission for the Daytona BeachMotorcycle Show.
About Paul Jr. Designs
Although, Paul Jr. has always beenmechanically inclined, it wasn't until he was 25 that he realized the depth ofhis creativity. In 1999, he created the now world-famous logo for Orange CountyChoppers, a custom motorcycle business he co-founded in upstate New York. Withhis talent and eye for design, he went on to create some of the mostrecognizable theme choppers in the world, including the Black Widow Bike, theFire Bike and the Jet Bike, as well as working with some of the top companiesin the world such as Intel, NASA and Gillette. After ten years in the steelbusiness and ten years building custom motorcycles and a brand through OCC, heis taking all he has learned and applying it to his new company, Paul Jr.Designs. For more information, visit www.pauljrdesigns.com.
Although, Paul Jr. has always beenmechanically inclined, it wasn't until he was 25 that he realized the depth ofhis creativity. In 1999, he created the now world-famous logo for Orange CountyChoppers, a custom motorcycle business he co-founded in upstate New York. Withhis talent and eye for design, he went on to create some of the mostrecognizable theme choppers in the world, including the Black Widow Bike, theFire Bike and the Jet Bike, as well as working with some of the top companiesin the world such as Intel, NASA and Gillette. After ten years in the steelbusiness and ten years building custom motorcycles and a brand through OCC, heis taking all he has learned and applying it to his new company, Paul Jr.Designs. For more information, visit www.pauljrdesigns.com.
About Progressive®International Motorcycle Shows®
FromNew York to California, the 12-city nationwide tour of the Progressive®International Motorcycle Shows® offers more than 500,000 consumersand 900 exhibitors from all powersports lifestyle interests an all access passto the world of motorcycling. The world’s largest traveling powersports eventgives enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear andaftermarket accessories. The Show also offers hours of entertainment includinga thrilling trials stunt show from The Smage Bros, made famous by their top 10finish in a nationally televised talent competition; a custom bike competitionoffering over $90,000 in prize money and featuring $20 million worth ofmotorcycle machinery; information tailored for women riders, learningexperiences and more. Show attendees are nine times more likely than theaverage motorcyclist to purchase a new powersports vehicle and related parts,products, and accessories, offering exhibitors exclusive access to the largestaudience of potential buyers. For more information, visit: www.motorcycleshows.com.
FromNew York to California, the 12-city nationwide tour of the Progressive®International Motorcycle Shows® offers more than 500,000 consumersand 900 exhibitors from all powersports lifestyle interests an all access passto the world of motorcycling. The world’s largest traveling powersports eventgives enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear andaftermarket accessories. The Show also offers hours of entertainment includinga thrilling trials stunt show from The Smage Bros, made famous by their top 10finish in a nationally televised talent competition; a custom bike competitionoffering over $90,000 in prize money and featuring $20 million worth ofmotorcycle machinery; information tailored for women riders, learningexperiences and more. Show attendees are nine times more likely than theaverage motorcyclist to purchase a new powersports vehicle and related parts,products, and accessories, offering exhibitors exclusive access to the largestaudience of potential buyers. For more information, visit: www.motorcycleshows.com.
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