From a press release issued by Daytona International Speedway...
Daytona International Speedway, the storied racing circuit that is
home to the original Supercross since 1971 -- the longest continuous
Supercross event in America -- will host the 2010 Daytona Supercross By
Honda on Saturday night, March 6.
Top riders in America such as three-time defending champion Chad
Reed, James Stewart, Andrew Short and Ryan Villopoto will battle on the
tough and demanding course as they attempt to put their name alongside
greats such as Bob Hannah, Jeff Stanton, Jeremy McGrath and Ricky
Carmichael as winners of the Daytona Supercross By Honda.
“The Daytona Supercross By Honda is the circuit’s most coveted
victory and its most demanding and challenging event of the year for
the riders,” Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig said.
“The 2009 edition of the Daytona Supercross By Honda was moved to a
Saturday night and was a huge success with a great turnout from the
fans and a thrilling race. We’re anxiously awaiting next year’s event
and what will be another exciting race.”
Tickets for the Daytona Supercross By Honda are now on sale by calling 1-800-PITSHOP or online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
A special $5 discount on 2010 Daytona Supercross By Honda tickets is
available to members of the American Motorcyclist Association. AMA
members must call and provide their current membership ID to take
advantage of this special discount.
On a course designed by Supercross legend Ricky Carmichael and built
by Mark Barnett, a former Supercross champion and three-time National
champion, the 2009 Daytona Supercross By Honda was a wild affair.
Stewart, who lives in nearby Haines City, Fla., and was in a tight
championship battle with Reed, fell off his Yamaha on the first turn of
the 20-lap main event and Reed didn’t take the lead with his Suzuki
until three laps remaining and held on for the victory.
Carmichael, who has retired from Supercross competition to pursue a
career in NASCAR, attended the race with NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson,
Kevin Harvick and Brian Vickers.