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Chris Lane to Perform Pre-Race Concert for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona

Chris Lane to Perform Pre-Race Concert for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona

July 21, 2021
MULTI-PLATINUM Country music star Chris Lane will perform the pre-race concert prior to the start of one of the summer’s most anticipated sporting events – the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 28, the “last-chance” race for drivers

Luke Combs Returning to Daytona 500 for 2022 Pre-Race Concert

Luke Combs Returning to Daytona 500 for 2022 Pre-Race Concert

June 14, 2021
Luke Combs, the multi-platinum, ACM, CMA, CMT and Billboard Music Award-winning artist, will become the first entertainer in history to perform the DAYTONA 500 Pre-Race Show in back-to-back years prior to the 64th running of The Great American Race on Sunday, Feb.

2022 DAYTONA 500 tickets on sale

2022 DAYTONA 500 tickets on sale

June 9, 2021
Tickets for the 64th Annual DAYTONA 500, NASCAR’s most prestigious event that will debut the Cup Series anticipated ‘Next Gen’ car, are on sale now. The 2022 edition of The Great American Race, which will be held on its traditional Presidents Day Weekend - Sunday,

More tracks to allow full grandstand capacity for upcoming races

More tracks to allow full grandstand capacity for upcoming races

May 7, 2021
Friday afternoon, Daytona International Speedway, Darlington Speedway and Kansas Speedway announced that they will allow full grandstand capacity for upcoming races this summer and fall

Patriotic design for NASCAR’s most patriotic race – 2022 DAYTONA 500 logo unveiled

Patriotic design for NASCAR’s most patriotic race – 2022 DAYTONA 500 logo unveiled

April 24, 2021
There is no sporting event that showcases patriotism more than The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500, the NASCAR Cup Series most storied race. To celebrate that incredible American spirit, Daytona International Speedway unveiled its 2022 logo live on FOX &

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

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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