The AMA Superbike series will start off its 2010 season at the legendary Daytona International Speedway as part of the race prrogram of the 69th running of the famous Daytona 200, March 3-5.

Pole-sitter for the first of two Superbike races at Daytona, Aaron Yates. (photo: Philippe Champoux/Moto123.com)

This will be the second year the Daytona 200 will be run at night under the lights at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, March 5th.

The AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike class will see double action with two races for the very first time at Daytona. The first 15 lap race will take place on Thursday, March 4th and the second race will be on Friday, March 5th giving fans two opportunities to see this exciting class.

Among the favourites, Josh Hayes, 2009 Daytona 200 Winner Ben Bostrom, AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike returnee John Hopkins, Aaron Yates, Tommy Hayden, 2006 Daytona 200 winner Jake Zemke and Geoff May headline the AMA Pro American SuperBike class this year.

The classic Daytona 200 has been run continuously since 1937 with only the war years interrupting what is a true American classic motorcycle race. Every accomplished and important rider and motorcycle manufacturer has featured and won this event.