Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship Returns To Bike Week
Ricky Carmichael, one of the greatest American motorcycle racers of
all time, will bring his unique blend of stadium-style motocross to
the hallowed grounds of the Daytona International Speedway on
Sunday and Monday, March 11-12, at the Ricky Carmichael Daytona
Amateur Supercross Championship.
Sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), and in
partnership with MX Sports, the third annual event features two
days of amateur racing at the same track that will showcase the
best AMA Supercross racers in the world at the March 10 Daytona
Supercross by Honda, which is the 10th round of the 2012 AMA
Supercross Championship.
"The Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship
allows amateur motocross racers to experience one of America's
historic racing venues first hand," said AMA Director of Racing Joe
Bromley. "The event includes classes for all displacement, age and
skill levels. Thanks to the new two-day format, it includes longer
motos, expanded practice times and more opportunities to ride what
will be one of the most-fun tracks many riders will see all
year."
Classes are available for youth riders on 50cc bikes all the way up
to vet and senior classes. The race will follow a qualifying format
with heat races and last-chance qualifiers seeding the main event
in each class.
Amateur racers are encouraged to arrive early and camp on the
Daytona infield. Hookups are also available. Move in, sign-up and
camping begin on Saturday, March 10, so that amateur families can
watch the pros compete Saturday night in the Daytona Supercross by
Honda. Amateur racing takes place on Sunday, March 11, and Monday,
March 12.
To register for the 2012 Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur
Supercross Championship, visit
https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/daytonasx/.
About Daytona Beach Bike Week
The Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship is
just one part of an action-packed week of motorcycling events
during Daytona Beach Bike Week. In addition to amateur and
professional racing in off-road, dirt track, roadracing and AMA
Supercross, the week includes a number of events that celebrate the
history of motorcycling. These include the 24th annual AMA
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, which raises money
for the non-profit AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and this year
features Hall of Famer and 1993 500cc World Grand Prix roadracing
Champion Kevin Schwantz. To register to attend the Breakfast at
Daytona on Friday, March 16, see MotorcycleMuseum.org.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and
promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks
of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey
to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's
largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for
motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal
government, the committees of international governing
organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member
clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports
competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other
organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving
discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle
services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and
more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the
heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For
more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Source: American Motorcyclist Association
