In 1954, BSA wanted to win the prestigious Daytona 200 race.
During the 1950s, the race was run partly on asphalt and partly on the beach at Daytona.
A team of works prepared Gold Stars and A7 Shooting Stars were entered.
The race was won by a Shooting Star with a Gold Star in 3rd place.
A replica of the works Gold Star was offered to the public.
The specification included a rigid frame, which saved 50lbs over the swinging-arm frame.
Engine modifications included using a 350cc head, which had a better downdraught angle, machined to 500cc dimensions and fitted with a large inlet valve.
The engine produced 44bhp.
The model was also offered in subsequent years.

A swining arm version, known by the factory as "USA Short Circuit" was also produced in 1956 and 1957.
In 1954, BSA wanted to win the prestigious Daytona 200 race. During the 1950s, the race was run partly on asphalt and partly on the beach at Daytona. A team of works prepared Gold Stars and A7 Shooting Stars were entered. The race was won by a Shooting Star with a Gold Star in 3rd place. A replica of the works Gold Star was offered to the public. The specification included a rigid frame, which saved 50lbs over the swinging-arm frame. Engine modifications included using a 350cc head, which had a better downdraught angle, machined to 500cc dimensions and fitted with a large inlet valve. The engine produced 44bhp. The model was also offered in subsequent years.
A swining arm version, known by the factory as "USA Short Circuit" was also produced in 1956 and 1957.
BSA Gold Star