CHALLENGE Pro Race “Daytona Distance Under the Lights”

Friday 13 December 2019

The now-official Daytona Distance Under the Lights professional race format will include a two-lap, 1-mile swim; a 15-lap, 37.5-mile bike; and an 8.2-mile run—all within the Daytona International Speedway® property. Adding to the excitement at the 2019 event will be the enhanced schedule and atmosphere for athletes and spectators alike. The entire course is optimized for viewing, with opportunities for spectators to get up close and cheer for their favorite pros midway through the swim, all along the bike and run legs, and at each transition juncture. The unique Daytona Distance Under the Lights race, exclusive to the professional field, will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th. The start time provides prime viewing for age group athletes competing in either Saturday’s Sprint Distance events or Sunday’s Middle Distance events. The late start is also designed to create an unprecedented sensory experience, as the lights at Daytona International Speedway®—normally reserved solely for NASCAR racing, sports cars and Supercross —will illuminate the track at 5:30 p.m., just as the Florida sun sets and the pros speed around the track.

WOMEN
Lucy Charles (GBR)
Alicia Kaye (USA)
Meredith Kessler (USA)
Chelsea Sodaro (USA)
Paula Findlay (CAN)
Jocelyn McCauley (USA)
Angela Naeth (CAN)
Lisa Norden (SWE)
Laura Siddall (GBR)
Sara McLarty (USA)

MEN
Lionel Sanders (CAN)
Andrew Starykowicz (USA)
Tyler Butterfield (BER)
Pablo Dapena (ESP)
Taylor Reid (CAN)
Eric Lagerstrom (USA)
Kevin Collington (USA)
Joey Maloy (USA)
Dylan McNiece (NZL)
Reece Barclay (GBR)
Kieran Lindars (GBR)
Chris Schroeder (USA)

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