Justin Brayton Named Grand Marshal for 53rd Running of DAYTONA Supercross

Brayton to serve as first grand marshal in history of
Longest continuous Supercross race in America

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – February 28, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – A new tradition will begin at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night as Justin Brayton will become the first grand marshal in DAYTONA Supercross history for the March 4^th event, the track announced today.

DAYTONA Supercross is the longest continuous Supercross race in America, dating back to 1971, but has never had a grand marshal to kick off the race. In what is already one of the most electric pre-race ceremonies in sports, Brayton will give the command to drop the gate following the world-class pyrotechnics and dazzling lights show.

Prior to the ceremonies, Brayton will also sign autographs and participate in track walks – giving fans in attendance the opportunity to meet and celebrate with the grand marshal.

“The grand marshal position is one of the most celebrated in motorsports at DIS and it’s time we bring that tradition to DAYTONA Supercross,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. “Justin’s Supercross story is deeply rooted at Daytona through his emotional victory in 2018 and we can’t wait to have him kick off the biggest race on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross schedule.”

Brayton is a two-time Australian Supercross Championships SX1 champion (2018, 2019) and tallied his lone Monster Energy AMA Supercross victory at Daytona in 2018. He retired from full-time racing following the 2022 season.

“I’m very excited to be the first grand marshal for DAYTONA Supercross, it’s an absolute honor,” said Brayton. “Daytona has always been a special place for me to race because of the history at the iconic speedway, but after winning in 2018 and becoming the oldest racer in Supercross history to win, it’s become extra special. That day is one I’ll never forget and Daytona will always be a place I’ll cherish forever!”

The 53^rd annual DAYTONA Supercross race kicks off with opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. and the race begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. Riders will tackle the grueling course, with Eli Tomac looking to add a seventh win at DAYTONA, after making history last year in securing his record-breaking sixth DAYTONA Supercross crown.

Bike Week Presented By Monster Energy begins March 3 and continues to March 12, with the Bike Week festivities coming to a close with back-to-back days of intense motorcycle competition. The Progressive American Flat Track, the season-opener of the world’s premiere dirt track motorcycle racing, takes place March 9-10 and the DAYTONA 200, America’s Most Historic Motorcycle Race, runs March 9-11.

Tickets are on sale now for the 82^nd Annual Bike Week At DAYTONA Presented By Monster Energy, featuring DAYTONA Supercross, the DAYTONA 200 and other events. For more information, fans are encouraged to visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway via www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the all-new NASCAR Tracks App, for the latest speedway news.

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About Daytona International Speedway:

Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. Some of the exciting racing events include January’s Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and Roar Before The Rolex 24, February’s DAYTONA 500 and Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, March’s Bike Week At DAYTONA Presented By Monster Energy, featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200, the August Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, and much more. The Speedway grounds are also used extensively for other events that include concerts (Welcome to Rockville, Heroes Honor Festival, etc.), sporting events (DAYTONA Soccer Fest, CLASH DAYTONA, etc.) civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.

About Feld Motor Sports:

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit monsterjam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com, and feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

About the SuperMotocross World Championship:

The SuperMotocross World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the SuperMotocross World Championship combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 31-event series that culminates in a season-ending two round playoff and SuperMotocross World Championship Final. Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.

Source: Feld Entertainment, Inc. 

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