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Frank Kelleher Named President of Daytona International Speedway

Frank Kelleher Named President of Daytona International Speedway

April 6, 2021
Daytona International Speedway today announced Frank Kelleher, an experienced industry veteran, has been appointed President of Daytona International Speedway. Concurrently, NASCAR announced that Chip Wile has been promoted to a new expansive role overseeing 13 NASCAR

Kevin James to Serve as Grand Marshal of Cup Race on DAYTONA Road Course

Kevin James to Serve as Grand Marshal of Cup Race on DAYTONA Road Course

February 15, 2021
Daytona International Speedway announced today that Kevin James, the star and executive producer of the sitcom “The Crew” for Netflix, now streaming on NETFLIX, will serve as the Grand Marshal for this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race on the DAYTONA Road Course (FOX

Michael McDowell Reaps Traditional Rewards After Memorable DAYTONA 500 Triumph

Michael McDowell Reaps Traditional Rewards After Memorable DAYTONA 500 Triumph

A day after one of the biggest upsets in the history of the DAYTONA 500, Michael McDowell and his team were honored Monday at Daytona International Speedway during a “Champion’s Celebration” inside the track’s Victory Lane, being awarded traditional gifts only awarded

Sunday’s DAYTONA 500 Will Feature Lap “3” Tribute to Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

Sunday’s DAYTONA 500 Will Feature Lap “3” Tribute to Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

February 13, 2021
Twenty years after the loss of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., the all-time winner at Daytona International Speedway, his life and legacy will be celebrated Sunday (Feb. 14) on Lap “3” of the 63rd Annual DAYTONA 500 (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR

Pryor & Lee to Perform National Anthem Prior to Busch Clash

Pryor & Lee to Perform National Anthem Prior to Busch Clash

February 9, 2021
Country music stars and Black River Entertainment recording artists Pryor & Lee will virtually perform “The Star Spangled Banner” ahead of the 43rd  Annual Busch CLASH at DAYTONA on Tuesday evening, kicking off an exciting week of heart-pounding action at Daytona

Pre-Sale for 2022 DAYTONA 500 Tickets Starts Today, Feb. 9

Pre-Sale for 2022 DAYTONA 500 Tickets Starts Today, Feb. 9

While this year’s version of Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth kicks off today and will culminate with Sunday’s 63rd annual DAYTONA 500, fans now have the opportunity to make plans for the Great American Race for 2022

USAF Thunderbirds To Again Perform Flyover for Sunday’s DAYTONA 500

USAF Thunderbirds To Again Perform Flyover for Sunday’s DAYTONA 500

February 8, 2021
The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform this Sunday’s flyover for the 63rd annual DAYTONA at Daytona International Speedway, the prestigious season-opening event to the NASCAR Cup Series (FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Daytona International Speedway Safety Teams Honored for 2020 Actions

Daytona International Speedway Safety Teams Honored for 2020 Actions

As Daytona International Speedway gets ready to kick off the 2021 Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth, which will culminate with next Sunday’s 63rd DAYTONA 500, its medical and track services teams were honored last week during the annual NASCAR Safety and Operations

WWE Superstar Sasha Banks Named Honorary Starter for DAYTONA 500

WWE Superstar Sasha Banks Named Honorary Starter for DAYTONA 500

February 6, 2021
WWE Superstar Sasha Banks will serve as the Honorary Starter for the 63rd DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 14. She will waive the green flag on the Great American Race, which is set for a 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) start at

Daytona Announces Format for Busch Clash

Daytona Announces Format for Busch Clash

February 4, 2021
The format of next Tuesday night’s 43rd Annual Busch Clash At DAYTONA  on the iconic DAYTONA Road course will be 35 laps with one scheduled caution set on lap 15, while the starting lineup for the will be determined via a blind draw Monday night on Daytona International

Pitbull Named Grand Marshal for Daytona 500

Pitbull Named Grand Marshal for Daytona 500

February 1, 2021
GRAMMY®-winning international superstar, Pitbull, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 63rd Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 14, and will give the command for drivers to start their engines (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

30,000 fans expected for Daytona 500

30,000 fans expected for Daytona 500

January 29, 2021
Around 30,000 fans are expected to attend next month’s Daytona 500, according to NASCAR President Steve Phelps, as the sport continues to try to bring as many spectators as possible back to races. As the sport ramps up for its '21 season, Phelps revealed that number

Bluegreen Vacations returns to sponsor Duel Races At Daytona

Bluegreen Vacations returns to sponsor Duel Races At Daytona

January 20, 2021
Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (“Bluegreen Vacations”), a leading vacation ownership company and the “Official Vacation Ownership Provider of NASCAR,” announced today it will return as the entitlement sponsor for the pair of 150-mile qualifying races for the DAYTONA

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to Sponsor Season Opening Xfinity Race at Daytona

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to Sponsor Season Opening Xfinity Race at Daytona

January 11, 2021
Daytona International Speedway and the Federation of State Beef Councils announced today that the historic 40th season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at the 2.5-mile venue will be known as the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300

Jimmie Johnson on DAYTONA Road Course, Preparing for Rolex 24 At DAYTONA

Jimmie Johnson on DAYTONA Road Course, Preparing for Rolex 24 At DAYTONA

December 9, 2020
A Two-time DAYTONA 500 Champion and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, along with an Indy 500 winner and a Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and 24 Hour of Le Mans champion, took their seats in the Daytona International Speedway media center Wednesday morning, ready to address

Daytona International Speedway Adds NASCAR Road Course Weekend in February

Daytona International Speedway Adds NASCAR Road Course Weekend in February

December 8, 2020
NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway announced today, that for the second consecutive year, the storied DAYTONA Road Course will play host to the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Feb. 19-21, just one week after the

NASCAR moves Auto Club races to Daytona road course; moves Homestead back a week in 2021

NASCAR moves Auto Club races to Daytona road course; moves Homestead back a week in 2021

UPDATE:  Due to challenges resulting from the ongoing pandemic and the need for significant advance planning, NASCAR will adjust two race weekends immediately following the 63rd running of the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14. All three NASCAR national series will now

Daytona 500 to have limited fan capacity

Daytona 500 to have limited fan capacity

December 2, 2020
The 63rd Annual DAYTONA 500 will play host to a limited number of fans, but The Great American Race will – as it has since 1959 – continue the tradition of the biggest event in all of motorsports, delivering the pageantry, excitement and drama like nowhere else in

2021 Busch Clash eligibility announced

2021 Busch Clash eligibility announced

November 17, 2020
NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway today announced the criteria for eligibility for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to compete in one of the most unique and anticipated events in all of motorsports - the historic 2021 Busch Clash At DAYTONA on the iconic DAYTONA Road

63rd Annual DAYTONA 500 to Open 2021 NASCAR Cup Season While Coke Zero Sugar 400 Will Again Serve as Cutoff Race for the Playoffs

63rd Annual DAYTONA 500 to Open 2021 NASCAR Cup Season While Coke Zero Sugar 400 Will Again Serve as Cutoff Race for the Playoffs

September 30, 2020
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was announced today, and like 2020, the DAYTONA 500, NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious event, will kick off the season while the Coke Zero Sugar 400 will again be final race of the regular season

Track Stats & Links

Track Specs:
2.5 mile tri-oval with 31-degree banking in the turns
18-degree banking in the tri-oval and 6-degree banking on the straightaways
Grandstand Seating: 101,000 [was 147,000, 168,000], with 124 suites

Pit Stalls:
Length: 28 feet
Width: 16 feet

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