Daytona International Speedway will host the only American Supercross event in the state of Florida in 2013 when it stages the Daytona Supercross By Honda on its legendary tri-oval Saturday night, 9 March.

The Daytona Supercross By Honda’s grueling and challenging course will once again be a Ricky Carmichael Signature Design. Carmichael, who owns a record five Daytona Supercross By Honda victories, will design the course for the sixth straight year.

“It’s a privilege to be able to return and design the race course again,” Carmichael said. “Daytona has so much history and I am honored to be a part of it.

“I enjoy sitting down with a blank piece of paper and designing a course that will produce great racing for the riders as well as the fans.”

James Stewart will be looking to defend his 2012 Daytona Supercross By Honda title against a tough field of challengers that are expected to include two-time defending champion Ryan Villopoto, 2013 series leader Davi Millsaps, Australia’s Chad Reed, outdoor champion Ryan Dungey and more.

Entering Daytona, millsaps maintains a 12-point lead over Villopoto, while Reed has moved into fifth overall after nine rounds.

The East Coast Regional 250SX Class is currently lead by Wil Hahn, fresh from back-to-back victories ahead of Dean Wilson and Blake Wharton.

A one-off broadcast as part of the annual Daytona Bike Week in Florida, the Daytona Supercross event will be aired on SPEED TV Australia live from 11:30am to 3:00pm on Sunday, 10 March.

Daytona International Speedway has been home to the original Supercross since 1971 – the longest continuous supercross event in America.

Among the supercross greats that have captured the Daytona Supercross By Honda include Bob Hannah, Jeff Stanton, Jeremy McGrath and Carmichael.