The race allows the top amateur riders in the world to race on the coveted Daytona Supercross track. This year’s event is expected to allow more classes, more laps and more riders.
The class structure includes classes for youth riders on 50cc bikes all the way up to senior classes. The race will follow a supercross format, using heat races and last chance qualifiers to seed the field of riders into a main event in each class. Riders do not need to qualify at other races in order to participate in the Daytona event.
"We were thrilled to hold an amateur race on the storied grounds of Daytona last year, and we're going to make this year's event even better," said Tim Cotter, director of MX Sports. "We learned a lot at the first annual event, and we're excited to put those lessons to work and help this event grow. With big thanks to Ricky, his family and friends, we believe this event is about to become a mainstay on the amateur circuit."
"I'm really excited to be back for year two," says Carmichael. "As far as racing goes, Daytona is home to me, and it's a great feeling to give back to the sport that made me who I am today. The racing should be fun to watch, and I'm really looking forward to applying what I know to help these riders in Monday's school. This is a supercross country, and you have to be able to ride it to succeed."
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