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DAYTONA 500 Halted After 20 Laps, Completion Postponed Until Monday (TODAY) at 4 p.m

by MikeFebruary 17, 2020

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2020) – The completion of the 62nd annual DAYTONA 500 has been postponed until Monday at 4 p.m., due to rain Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.

The season-opening race for the NASCAR Cup Series season will be televised by FOX. The race was halted Sunday night after 20 of the scheduled 200 laps were run on the 2.5-mile tri-oval, with polesitter Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leading the event in the No. 47 Kroger Chevrolet.

Speedway parking lots open at 11 a.m. Monday. Gates and the UNOH Fanzone open at 1 p.m. with hospitality areas opening at 2.

DAYTONA 500 tickets, hospitality passes and parking passes will be honored in all areas.

For information about the NASCAR Weather Protection Plan, visit Daytona International Speedway Guest Services or www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/weather.

NASCAR Xfinity Series News and Notes – 2020 NASCAR Racing Experience 300

by MikeFebruary 14, 2020February 14, 2020

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Next Race: NASCAR Racing Experience 300

The Place: Daytona International Speedway

The Date: Saturday, February 15

The Time: 2:30 p.m. ET

TV: FS1, 2 p.m. ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Distance: 300 miles (120 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 30),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 60), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 120)

2019 Race Winner: Michael Annett (more…)

Tickets for 62nd Annual DAYTONA 500 Sold Out

by MikeFebruary 13, 2020February 14, 2020

Fifth Consecutive Year that ‘The Great American Race’ has Sold Out

Tickets for the 2021 DAYTONA 500 Available Through Pre-Sale

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2020) – Reserved tickets for the 62nd annual DAYTONA 500, the tradition-rich, prestigious season-opening event for the NASCAR Cup Series, are sold out, Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile announced today. This is the fifth consecutive year that the DAYTONA 500 has sold out. (more…)

BUSCH ANNOUNCES THE FASTEST SWEEPSTAKES IN NASCAR HISTORY

by MikeFebruary 13, 2020

Every time Kevin Harvick’s #4 Busch Car pit stops at this year’s Daytona 500, fans have seconds to act fast for a chance to win a new sports car

NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 6, 2020: The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s biggest race, with fans hanging on to their favorite driver’s every turn, pass and pit stop in the hope he’ll take the checkered flag. At Daytona 2020, Busch Light is giving fans another reason to keep their eyes glued to the track with the announcement of #Pit4Busch—the fastest sweepstakes in NASCAR history that gives fans across the U.S. the chance to take home a brand-new sports car. (more…)

President Donald Trump to Attend the 2020 Daytona 500

by MikeFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Statement from Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile

“The DAYTONA 500 is one of the greatest events in sports and the prestigious season-opening event to the NASCAR Cup Series. Daytona International Speedway has been privileged to have hosted several sitting Presidents of the United States over our history. We’re honored that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has chosen to experience the pageantry and excitement of ‘The Great American Race’ by attending Sunday’s 62nd annual DAYTONA 500.” (Daytona PR)

Daytona Bits: Social Speedweeks

by MikeFebruary 8, 2020February 3, 2020

DIS is continuing the largest and most expansive social media effort in NASCAR to further engage fans both at the Speedway and at home. Included in this effort are a special Twitter hashtag, DAYTONA 500 Tweet-Up featuring special surprise guests, promotion of the FREE DIS Mobile App, an onsite DAYTONA Rewards program, free DISINFO text alerts and more direct driver interactions than ever before. (more…)

Air Force Technical Sergeant Nalani Quintello to Perform National Anthem Prior to 62nd DAYTONA 500

by MikeFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 2020

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2020) – Technical Sergeant Nalani Quintello, acclaimed vocalist with Max Impact, the United States Air Force Band, will perform the National Anthem prior to the 62nd annual DAYTONA 500 on Feb. 16 at Daytona International Speedway. (more…)

Roush Fenway Racing Going #RFRTruckin to Daytona

by MikeFebruary 4, 2020

CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 3, 2020) – As part of the 2020 journey to the Daytona 500, Roush Fenway Racing will once again offer fans an inside look at an often overlooked part of the NASCAR schedule, taking them for a ride in the No. 17 Fastenal team hauler from its headquarters in Concord, N.C. to the world-famous Daytona International Speedway. The team will document the nearly 500-mile journey across its social media channels, encouraging fans to engage with the #RFRTruckin campaign. (more…)

DAYTONA Speedweeks On-Track NASCAR Action Complemented by Off-Track Activities

by MikeJanuary 29, 2020

DAYTONA 500 Qualifying Presented By Kroger/Busch Clash At DAYTONA Doubleheader Feb. 9
Popular USAC Quarter-Midgets Returning to DIS on Feb. 5-9

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2020) – The first week of DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth is the ultimate stage-setter for this year’s big show on Sunday, Feb. 16, the 62nd annual DAYTONA 500. (more…)

WWE Superstar Sheamus Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for 62nd DAYTONA 500

by MikeJanuary 29, 2020

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2020) – Four-time World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Champion Sheamus will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the 62nd annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Daytona International Speedway, behind the wheel of a 2020 Toyota Camry TRD. (more…)