Posts Tagged ‘Nascar’
Ticket Prices Drop For Coke Zero 400
A limited number of tickets in the Oldfield and Lockhart Grandstands will be rolled back from $55 to $40 for the 51st annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola on Saturday, July 4, Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig announced in a press release.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – DAYTONA 500
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will kick off its season with the Daytona 500. Also known as “The Great American Race”, the Daytona 500 is the biggest, richest and most prestigious motorsports event in America. Every driver dreams of hoisting the winner’s trophy – the Harley J. Earl – as Daytona 500 champion and will do anything to accomplish that goal on the historic high banks of the “World Center of Racing”.
Prices For Select Daytona 500 Tickets Cut
A limited number of tickets in select areas on the famed Superstretch for the 51st annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15 will be rolled back from $99 to $55, Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig announced. The $55 ticket price for the Daytona 500 is the lowest ticket price for “The Great American Race” since 1995.
“The roll back of ticket prices in select areas for the Daytona 500 is a significant and important step for race fans,” Braig said. “These are challenging times for everyone and we hope that these adjustments in ticket prices will make it more affordable for race fans to witness the excitement and pageantry of the Daytona 500 in person.
“And even though these are tough times, this is a great opportunity for race fans to attend ‘The Great American Race.’ Along with the rollback in ticket prices, parking is always free, race fans can continue to bring their coolers with food and beverages and we’ve worked with area hotels to make their stay even more affordable.”
Tickets and great camping packages for DIRECTV Speedweeks and the 51st annual Daytona 500 can be purchased online at www.daytona500.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
In addition to rolling back ticket prices, Daytona International Speedway has also created several unique ticket packages that give fans added value and one-of-a-kind experiences with their race tickets during DIRECTV Speedweeks.
Daytona International Speedway’s ticket price adjustments is the first of many initiatives that International Speedway Corporation is planning to make throughout the year for race fans so that attending race events is easier and more affordable.
To purchase tickets for DIRECTV Speedweeks 2009 and the 51st annual Daytona 500, go online to www.racetickets.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
Daytona Beach Speedweeks 2009
Historic Daytona International Speedway will kick off the 2009 racing season during the months of January and February. Kicking everything off will be NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fests on Jan. 16 and 17 with fan forums, autograph sessions, silent auction, displays and entertainment. The Rolex 24 At Daytona, America’s most prestigious sports car event, is set for Jan. 24-25 and will feature the stars of racing including Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, Danica Patrick and Scott Pruett.The stock car portion of DIRECTV Speedweeks kicks off with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 and the Budweiser Shootout All-Star race on Saturday night, Feb. 7 followed by Daytona 500 Qualifying on Sunday, Feb. 8. Also on tap is the Gatorade Duel on Thursday, Feb. 12, the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Camping World Truck Series race on Friday, Feb. 13, the Camping World 300 Nationwide Series race on Saturday, Feb. 1 and NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious race — the Daytona 500 — on Sunday, Feb. 15
Preseason Thunder set: Fan Fests on Jan. 16-17
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Race fans will receive a sneak peek of DIRECTV Speedweeks 2009 as well as the new racing season on Jan. 16-17 with the annual NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fests at historic Daytona International Speedway.
Fans can get their racing fix prior to Speedweeks and the Daytona 500 with numerous activities with their favorite drivers from the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series in the Sprint FanZone located in the heart of the World Center of Racing.
Among the activities planned for both days include:
• Interactive fan forums
• Autograph sessions
• Show cars, displays, music
• Online auction
• Blood drive
In addition, the Richard Petty Driving Experience will be on track with ride and driving packages available. The ride-only packages can be purchased on-site while the driving packages must be purchased in advance at 1-800-BE-PETTY.
Tickets, which go on sale at 9 a.m. ET Saturday, are $15 with autograph session availability limited to only 100 people per driver in advance. To purchase tickets and request access to the special autograph sessions, call 1-800-PITSHOP.
Drivers scheduled to make appearances beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 include Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Jeff Burton, Kyle Busch, Reed Sorenson, Aric Almirola, Casey Mears, Greg Biffle, Travis Kvapil, David Gilliland, Mike Skinner and Jon Wes Townley.
Scheduled to appear during the noon-4 p.m. session on Jan. 17 include Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin, David Ragan, Colin Braun, Erik Darnell, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Paul Menard and Alex Garcia.
In the 4-8 p.m. session on Jan. 17, drivers scheduled to appear include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael Waltrip, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski and Ron Hornaday.
Additional drivers and more details about the NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fests will be released in the coming weeks.
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