Davi Millsaps will lead the American Supercross series into Daytona. Image: Simon Cudby.

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.