VOLUME ISSUE FEBRUARY , P23
67 Racers Set
To Battle At The
Daytona 200
F
or the 82nd running of the Daytona
200, which takes place March 7-9
on the 3.51-mile, 12-turn road course at
Daytona International Speedway, a full
28 riders—nearly half of the 67 riders
on the entry list—are from countries
outside the United States.
"The list of nations represented
reads like a global competition akin to
the Olympic Games," said MotoAmerica
in a press release. "And the level of talent includes
three past Daytona 200 winners (Josh Herrin,
Brandon Paasch and Danny Eslick), the 2023
MotoAmerica Supersport Champion (Xavi Fores),
the two-time FIM World Endurance Championship-
winning team of riders (Niccolo Canepa, Marvin
Fritz and Karel Hanika), a 13-time Isle of Man
TT winner and all-time lap record holder (Peter
Hickman), a four-time AMA Superbike Champion
(Josh Hayes), a three-time Canadian Superbike
Champion (Ben Young), and a two-time British
Superstock 1000 Champion (Richard Cooper), just
to name a few.
"We are really pleased with the number of
entries for this year's Daytona 200, and also with
the amount of foreign riders who are coming to
race," said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey.
"It shows how popular the Daytona 200 is as one
of the biggest races in the world. We're excited
to start our 10th year of MotoAmerica, this year
at Daytona, and we wish all our riders the best of
luck. It's going to be a lot of fun to watch."
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More than 67 riders will
challenge this year's
Daytona 200, and nearly
half are from outside the
U.S.
PHOTO: BRIAN J. NELSON
Forkner Injury
Update
A
ustin Forkner is on the mend after suffer-
ing a scary crash while leading the 250SX
East main event at the Arlington Supercross
on February 24.
Little official information has been released
regarding his injuries, besides Kawasaki say-
ing that he suffered a spine and scapula injury.
Forkner was seen after the crash up and
walking with the assistance of the trackside
medical crew, but it was obvious that he was
in a lot of pain.
However, it's been reported by his father,
Mike, via social media that Austin suffered a
fractured L3 and L4 vertebra in his back and
suffered a broken scapula. Evidently, no surgery
is needed at this point, which is good news.
Mr. Forkner also said he has been discharged from
the hospital and heading back to California.
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Austin Forkner suffered a scary crash at the Arlington
Supercross. Luckily, he has been discharged from the
hospital and is heading home to California, but it looks like
he'll again be out of action for quite some time.
PHOTO: BROWNDOG WILSON
