Daytona proved to be an exciting road racing season opener, complete with surprise winners, Elena Myers breaking through to win at Daytona, close finishes and multi-brand battles. Hopefully AMA Pro Racing and the various teams can kick into high gear and keep the momentum going into the rest of 2012. Thanks to International Speedway Corporation and its talented staff of photographers, we’re able to bring you some of the photo highlights of the season opener.

All photos courtesy ISC Archives & Images. (Click on image for larger version)