DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It’s a big week for race fans in Central Florida.
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People from across the country are coming to town for the 67th Daytona 500 this weekend.
NASCAR leaders said they are excited to welcome race fans from around the world to the “World’s Most Famous Beach.”
“The fact that we have sold out now 10 years in a row really talks about the competition that we have on the track. It also talks about the guest experience. We have all 50 states represented, 40+ countries. These tickets are selling fast, and that just proves that we’re giving our fans a really great time,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher.
NASCAR is preparing for Speed Week events on Wednesday, including a media day and qualifying.
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The duels are set for Thursday, and the truck race is on Friday.
Arca and Xfinity will hit the track on Saturday.
The main event, The Daytona 500, will start at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
More information on this year’s Daytona 500 race can be found here.
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