{"id":16914,"date":"2017-12-13T14:43:39","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T14:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/challengefamilyextendswithchallengedaytona\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:46:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:46:58","slug":"challengefamilyextendswithchallengedaytona","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/challengefamilyextendswithchallengedaytona\/","title":{"rendered":"CHALLENGE FAMILY extends its worldwide portfolio with the launch of CHALLENGE DAYTONA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>CHALLENGEFAMILY extends its worldwide portfolio with the launch of CHALLENGEDAYTONA.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>[Dec 13, 2017]<strong><em> CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY, <\/em>Case Imagine and Daytona International Speedway today announced the launch of <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>DAYTONA<\/em>. The international professional middle-distance triathlon and accompanying triathlon festival will take place at the iconic Daytona International Speedway on December 8th and 9th, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The press conference was led by CEO of <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>, Zibi Szlufcik, who announced the middle-distance triathlon race to members of the media inside the \u201cWorld Center of Racing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cOur aim has always been simple: to create a worldwide series of high-quality, fair and fun triathlon races, which offer an exceptional experience for all involved. Our decision to launch <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>DAYTONA<\/em> follows thousands of requests from professional and age-group athletes to have a US <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> event in our portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDue to the well-documented history that surrounds <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> in North America, we would only return with a strong and unique race concept that is unlike any other in the world. Daytona International Speedway holds an unrivalled opportunity for a US-based middle-distance race. This, together with the exciting side events taking place during the weekend, will target all triathletes and spectators and position <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> as a truly worldwide lifestyle brand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Daytona International Speedway will be the centre of activity for both the middle-distance race as well as the unique side events, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pit-stop challenge<\/li>\n<li>Short-distance triathlon<\/li>\n<li>Corporate race<\/li>\n<li>5k run\/walk<\/li>\n<li>Relay triathlon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lake Lloyd, inside the venue, will provide an unmatched spectator experience. Athletes will complete one lap in the lake.<\/p>\n<p><em>Daytona International Speedway. Image credit: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/@29.1867805,-81.0710378,2267m\/data=!3m1!1e3\"><em>Google maps<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The flat and fast bike leg will partly take place around the 3.56-mile circuit before leading triathletes outside the famed speedway.<\/p>\n<p>After transitioning in the race venue, athletes tackle the run course, which has been designed with spectators in mind. The atmosphere is sure to energise the athletes as they complete four loops of the course before reaching the red carpet and cross the famed start\/finish line.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting at the press conference, Carlos Eduardo Arruda, CEO of Case Imagine said: \u201cOur vision of the race is to not only create a world-class triathlon event for triathletes of all abilities, but to create a festival in every sense of the word. Following the racing, our team will throw a sensational <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY-<\/em>style festival complete with pasta party and an extraordinary awards ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>DAYTONA<\/em>, for many, will be the final race of the season and an official qualifier race for <strong><em>THE<\/em><\/strong><em>CHAMPIONSHIP,<\/em> which has an incredible 150,000 euro prize purse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to hosting <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>DAYTONA<\/em> and adding a new event to an already busy track calendar,\u201d Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile said. \u201cDaytona International Speedway is going to provide a high-energy atmosphere for triathletes who will be competing at this iconic motorsports facility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Registration to enter <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>DAYTONA<\/em> opens on the 14th December 2017. For more information visit: www.challenge-daytona.com<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About <em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/u><\/strong><em><u>FAMILY<strong>:<\/strong><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong> <em>FAMILY<\/em> is the fastest growing global triathlon series. With 37 full and middle distances in 27 different countries, <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong> <em>FAMILY<\/em> is changing the face of triathlon around the world. Due to spectacular courses in iconic destinations, no <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong> <em>FAMILY<\/em> race is like another. Focusing on delivering the race of a lifetime to athletes of all ages and abilities, <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong> <em>FAMILY<\/em> races provide memorable experiences that capture all the excitement and emotions of this inspirational sport.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About the Daytona International Speedway<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Daytona International Speedway is the world\u2019s only motorsports stadium and was awarded SportsBusiness Journal\u2019s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of &#8220;The Great American Race\u201d \u2013 the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention \u2013 as well as the largest audience in motorsports \u2013 the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the \u201cWorld Center of Racing,\u201d boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. In addition to at least nine major event weekends, the Speedway grounds are also used extensively for events that include concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHALLENGEFAMILY extends its worldwide portfolio with the launch of CHALLENGEDAYTONA. \u00a0[Dec 13, 2017] CHALLENGEFAMILY, Case Imagine and Daytona International Speedway today announced the launch of CHALLENGEDAYTONA. The international professional middle-distance triathlon and accompanying triathlon festival will take place at the iconic Daytona International Speedway on December 8th and 9th, 2018. 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