DMG Announces Double Daytona Superbike Races, New Purse

AMA Pro Racing Announces Daytona 200 Purse, Schedule and Entry Extension
 
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (February 5, 2010) - AMA Pro Racing and the Daytona International Speedway are pleased to announce the comprehensive purse structure and schedule of events for the March 3-5 Daytona 200 Week at the world famous Daytona International Speedway.
 
The $225,000 total purse features an enhanced payout for the premier AMA Pro Racing National Guard American SuperBike class that will feature two races this year, the first of which will be on Thursday, March 4th and the new, second race on Friday, March 5th.  The two 15-lap races will feature purse payouts being paid from 1st to 15th place.
 
The historic Daytona 200 AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL race will be once again held under the lights on Friday night, March 5th.  The 57-lap race will feature prize money for 1st through 20th place with $20,000 going to the winner of this prestigious event as well as a place in the history books joining many of the greatest names in motorcycle racing.
 
The 2010 Daytona 200 Week will also see two AMA Pro Racing SuperSport races.  The first 12-lap race will be Thursday, March 4th and the second 12-lap race will be Friday afternoon, March 5th.  These races are sure to be exciting as the AMA Pro SuperSport Young Gun riders go up against more experienced local AMA Pro Racing Top Gun riders. 
 
Other features of the event include the always popular Thursday, March 4th rider autograph session and the many fan-friendly activities around Daytona International Speedway.
 
Also announced today is the extension of the registration deadline for the Daytona 200 Week events.  The deadline for entering the event is now February 12, 2010.