Super Effort for Daytona Super Cross

The first weekend of March promises to be full of men on machines, flying through the air as they compete in the Daytona Super Cross at Daytona International Speedway.

The field promises a great deal of talent, and those dirt devils will need everything they’ve got as they take on a course designed by motocross legend Ricky Carmichael, a 15 time AMA champion.

The legend on two wheels promises riders like Chad Reed, defending champion Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Trey Canard and Davi Millsaps plenty of challenges as they race around the gigantic course.

So what does it take to create a dirt track where normally a flat infield stands? Besides tons of dirt, an army of heavy earth moving equipment is enlisted to push, pile, move and mold the dirt into an adrenaline pumping thrill ride.

Here’s how the numbers break down in preparation for the race:

• 4 Number of tractors to spread the dirt (1 loader, 1 crawler, 2 skid steer)

• 12 Number of dump trucks used to transport loads of dirt

• 26 Number of jumps on the track

• 210 Number of dump truck loads of dirt used to build the course on the tri-oval grass

• 128 Number of man-hours needed to complete the construction of the course

• 420 Number of 2x9 Styrofoam blocks used for safety along the course

• 3,120 Mileage (in feet) of the Supercross course from start to finish

• 5,800 Tons of dirt needed to build the Supercross track


The race will be televised on March 5, and after you’ve taken in the thrills of competitive riding, you might be interested in getting a bike of your own – if you’re already a rider, upgrading means you can take advantage of spring and summer riding.

Pete’s Cycles has plenty of motorcycles and ATVs to choose from, including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki. You can visit our website or check out our Facebook page – now it’s time to start your engines!

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