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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 10, 2016) – Riders and fans flocked to Daytona International Speedway this past weekend for the opening event of Bike Week at Daytona International Speedway – the high-energy Daytona Supercross By Honda. This weekend offers a double-header follow-up with the Daytona Flat Track and the 75thDAYTONA 200 By Victory.
“For this season, I look forward to trying to defend the title, of course,” Mees said. “I try to approach each race with a winning mindset. Although some of the tracks are going to be tough, I will give it my all while trying to get the title.”
The 75th DAYTONA 200 By Victory on Saturday at 1 p.m. will feature more than 50 riders from eight different countries. Among the entries is 66-year-old Arthur Kowitz, from neighboring Ormond Beach, Fla., who is attempting to become one of the oldest competitors to ever compete in the DAYTONA 200 By Victory. Qualifying for the 57- lap race begins at 10:40 a.m. on Friday.
To purchase tickets for the Daytona Flat Track, DAYTONA 200 By Victory and other Bike Week At Daytona events, and for more information on the activities surrounding the events, visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
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