Don’t miss out when the NASCAR season begins anew with this showcase of speed, skill and determination as drivers battle the famed 2.5-mile trioval and it’s 31-degree banking to earn the coveted title of DAYTONA 500 Champion.
Tickets starting at $99.
From sunrise to sunset to sunrise again, witness as both man and machine are pushed to the limit in this twice-around-the-clock marathon. Celebrate the start of the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship season with North America’s most prestigious sports car race.
Tickets start at $45.
The IMSA SportsCar Challenge season begins as high performance sports cars, coupes and sedans – straight from the showroom floor – face off on DAYTONA’s 3.65-mile road course.
Tickets start at $30.
Whether you live here or you’re vacationing here during Christmas week, it can be overwhelming trying to decide from among all of the fun holiday offerings happening in the Orlando area.
Here are our picks for the best Holiday events for celebrating Christmas 2018 in Orlando:
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend returns to Daytona International Speedway, July 5-7, providing racing fans with an opportunity to come together to celebrate the Independence Day holiday while watching their favorite drivers battle under the lights for a prestigious DAYTONA win.
Daytona International Speedway has announced the artists that will be headlining the 2018 Country 500 Music Festival next Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27.
Scheduled to appear are Toby Keith, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Sugarland, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser, Midland, A Thousand Horses, 38 Special, Frankie Ballard, Colt Ford, David Nail, Craig Campbell, Michael Ray, Runaway June, High Valley, DJ Dirty and many more.
Daytona International Speedway has announced Rascal Flatts will perform the pre-race show at the 60th annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 18, the opening race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season.
Rascal Flatts is known as one of the hottest-selling touring acts in any genre with over 10 million tickets sold and as the best-selling country vocal group of the past decade, they have sold over 23.4 million albums, over 34.3 million digital downloads worldwide, as well as earning over 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, also making them the most awarded country group of the past decade.
Whether you live here or you’re vacationing here during Christmas week, it can be overwhelming trying to decide from among all of the holiday offerings happening in the Orlando area.
Here are our picks for the best Holiday events for celebrating Christmas 2017 in Orlando:
The Daytona International Speedway has now joined other LEGO landmarks from around the United States in the MINILAND USA section of LEGOLAND Florida.
The sounds of roaring engines and cheering fans greet theme park guests as they approach the 1/20-scale model of the “World Center of Racing,” updated following the $400 million DAYTONA Rising renovation project. The new stadium made its debut earlier this year during the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the DAYTONA 500.
Country music singer/songwriter Kip Moore will perform a concert prior to the 57th annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, July 5, at Daytona International Speedway.
Moore’s debut album, Up All Night, released three #1 smash hits: “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” “Beer Money” and “Hey Pretty Girl.” He is currently readying for his sophmore album, and a summer tour with Dierks Bentley.
Daytona commissioners voted unanimously on March 5 to approve millions in funding for a massive new entertainment complex planned across from the Daytona International Speedway.
The $250 million project, to be called “One Daytona,” will include shopping, restaurants, a hotel, and a theater, set on 181 acres of land.
Daytona has so far pledged $20 million to go toward road and traffic improvements near the planned development.
Work on the project could begin later this year, and is expected to bring thousands of construction jobs, as well as permanant jobs once the complex is open.
While I’m working hard to bring you news and reviews of things happening around Orlando and its surroundings, there are some other great blogs out there who are doing the same.
So here are some recent posts that you might enjoy reading:
Several reviews and photo galleries of last night’s Orlando Food Truck Bazaar courtesy of Tasty Chomps, The Taco Lady and WESH Channel 2.
The Orlando Weekly takes in the Thornton Park 3rd Thursday Art Walk.
The Daily Disney says all clues point towards a new expansion at Disney’s Grand Floridian, possibly for a DVC project.
Scott Joseph gives the Korean BBQ Taco Box a culinary spin.
Meet one of Central Florida’s newest wineries via the Orlando Sentinel.
For those who prefers brews to vino, Your Beer Network visits the Cricketers Arms at Festival Bay. I heard they’re moving soon, though.
WESH has photos and video of the new Disney Pavilion at the Florida Hospital. It looks nice for the kids.
Finally, it’s back to the Orlando Weekly for their rundown of the city’s current food truck scene.
Have you written something about Orlando online, or have you read something worth sharing? Drop us a note with the link and we could share it here next week.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here’s a round-up of concerts and other events happening in the Orlando area this weekend.
February 11:
February 12:
February 13:
Highlights of the week ahead:
It’s a race of endurance, as the cars circle the track at the Daytona International Speedway. But when the cars crossed the finish line yesterday at the Rolex 24, Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey and his team, Dempsey Racing, had two spots in the Top 10.
Dempsey’s #40 car crossed the line in third, while car #41 finished tenth.
Dempsey Racing were sponsored for this race by Visit Florida and Share a Little Sunshine so their double Top 10 finish is even more awesome.
Here’s a shot of Patrick Dempsey pre-race with the #40 car (courtesy of Share a Little Sunshine):
And another at the winner’s circle courtesy of the Daytona International Speedway:
The Daytona International Speedway plays host to a number of races throughout the year, but none are like the Rolex 24.
This annual race is not just about speed, but also endurance, as drivers must circle the track for 24 hours.
The entire event starts Thursday, January 27, 2011, and concludes Sunday, January 30, 2011, as the drivers cross that finish line after a full day of being on that track.
In between, there are fan activities, cook-offs, the Daytona 5K Daytona Run and Fun Walk, live bands and more. There’s even a carnival midway and a driver autograph session (Saturday morning).
Individual tickets for the race itself (Saturday, January 29) range from $35 to $85. Multi-day packages are available starting at $59.
SPEED Network will air the first 7 hours of the race, beginning at 3pm on Saturday, and the last 7 hours of the race, beginning at 9am on Sunday.
Visit the official site for the 49th Annual Rolex 24 for more information on activities and tickets.
[Photo credit: Motorsports Images and Archives]