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The Daytona 200 is a 200-mile motorcycle road race held at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. First run in 1937 on a beach course, it moved to the speedway in 1961 and became associated with the high-banked oval and infield road-course sections used during Daytona Bike Week. The event is for professional motorcycle racers and teams, with pit stops, drafting, tire management, and fuel strategy influencing the result.

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When did the Daytona 200 move from the beach to Daytona International Speedway?

The Daytona 200 first ran in 1937 on a beach course and moved to Daytona International Speedway in 1961. That move introduced the speedway's high-banked oval and infield road-course sections as the race setting. [Daytona International Speedway history](https://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/about-daytona-international-speedway/)

What kind of track does the Daytona 200 use?

It uses a combination of Daytona's high banking and its infield road course, so riders must manage drafting, heavy braking, and tight corners in the same race. The event is a 200-mile motorcycle race rather than a conventional oval-only contest. [Daytona International Speedway media guide](https://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1003/2021/03/05/2020_DIS_Media_Guide.pdf)

Is the Daytona 200 part of MotoGP?

No. It is an American motorcycle race associated with MotoAmerica, while MotoGP is the FIM world championship series held at circuits around the world.

What motorcycles compete in the Daytona 200?

Modern middleweight sport motorcycles compete under MotoAmerica Supersport rules, with models such as the Yamaha YZF-R6, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Triumph Daytona 765, and Ducati Panigale V2 appearing in the class. The race's long distance and pit stops make tire and fuel strategy especially important.

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