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SPEEDWEEKS® 2011 Schedule
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
Rolex 24 practiceGRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series practice
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
Rolex 24 practice and qualifyingGRAND-AM 200 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
49th Rolex 24 At DAYTONA®
Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Presented By Crown Royal Cask No. 16
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
49th Rolex 24 At DAYTONA®
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
ARCA practice Budweiser Shootout Draw Party at the
SPEED Stage
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Budweiser Shootout practiceARCA practice & qualifying
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 4:30 p.m. ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX
& MenardsBudweiser Shootout 8:10 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
DAYTONA 500® Qualifying presented by Kroger 1 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
NSCS= NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesNNS= NASCAR Nationwide SeriesNCWTS= NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
*schedule subject to change
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
NSCS, NNS, NCWTS practice
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Gatorade Duel At DAYTONA® 2 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
NNS and NCWTS practiceNCWTS qualifying
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
NNS qualifyingNSCS practiceNextEra Energy Resources 250 8 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
NSCS practiceDRIVE4COPD 300 1:15 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
53rd Running of the DAYTONA 500® 1 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
WHAT CAN I BRING?
GATE OPENING TIMES:
WHAT CAN I BRING?
Thursday, January 27 10 a.m.
Friday, January 28 9 a.m.
Saturday, January 29 11 a.m.
Thursday, February 10 12 p.m.
Friday, February 11 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 12 12 p.m.
Sunday, February 13 9 a.m.
Wednesday, February 16 9 a.m.
Thursday, February 17 9 a.m.
Friday, February 18 1 p.m.
Saturday, February 19 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 20 8 a.m.
FANS MAY ENTER DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY WITH ONE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
One soft sided cooler that measures no greater than 14 x 14 x 14 One lightweight backpack, daypack or clear backpack approximately 17 inches in length can also be carried in
Binoculars, scanners, headsets, cameras, not in a bag, worn separately over the neck or on the belt and seat cushions carried separately are also allowed
Small nationality !ags attached to a pencil-sized diameter wooden stick are allowed
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT ENTER THE ADMISSION GATES OR BE LEFT IN OR AROUND THE GATE AREA:
Firearms, "reworks and items restricted by Local, State and Federal laws - Hard sided coolers, thermos and insulated cups of any size.
No strollers, glass containers, umbrellas, scooters, skateboards, or pets (trained assistance animals for disabled guests are welcome).
Any bags, backpacks, suitcases or containers larger than the allowable size.
Coolers not permitted in hospitality areas.ITEMS LEFT IN OR AROUND THE ADMISSION GATES
WILL BE REMOVED AND DISCARDED.
Please visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com for the latest times.
times subject to change
1. Arrive early! There’s so much to do on race day. Check out the displays, Sprint FANZONE and shop for your favorite driver souvenirs in the Midway.
2. Go online! Visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com regularly for the most current info on what’s happening during Speedweeks 2011.
3. While online, check out our gate policies to view what you can and can’t bring into the gates.
4. Come prepared! Weather in Florida is just as unpredictable as anywhere else, so be prepared for everything. Of course, we expect nothing but Florida sunshine!
5. Tune-in! Tune your radio to 106.5 FM for traf!c updates, track public address announcements and race coverage.
6. Sign-up for our monthly newsletter online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com and be the !rst to know the latest happenings at Daytona, including important event information.
7. History! Remember your camera and Sharpie – you’re a part of history! Speedweeks 2011 marks the !rst races on Daytona’s new asphalt, so take plenty of photos and get your Sprint FANZONE/Pre-Race Pass and be one of the !rst to sign the new start/!nish line.
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By attending and entering the premises of this event, I consent to the creation and use of photographs, !lm, video tape, sound recording, and/or other likenesses of me and my image (jointly referred to as the “Images”) captured during the event to be held at the Daytona International Speedway on January 27th through February 20, 2011, by Daytona International Speedway, its parent, subsidiaries, limited liability or af!liated companies, and their respective employees, agents, representatives, successors or assigns (collectively the “Company”), and/or any other person or !rm working or af!liated with the Company. Such Images may be used in perpetuity the advertising and promotion of the Company, the events at the Speedway or for historical reference without further soliciting further permission or compensation.
Top Things To Know Before You Go!
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Free Parking/Shuttle Service
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Free Parking/Shuttle Service
LOT 7 (Frontstretch ticket holders)
Lot 7, located on the corner of Bill France Blvd and Clyde Morris Blvd, opens approximately one hour prior to scheduled grandstand opening times. Lot 7 is open on February 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th.
LOT 10 (Superstretch ticket holders)
TAILGATING(Lot 7 and Lot 10)
Lot 10, located off of Williamson Blvd, opens approximately one hour prior to scheduled grandstand opening times. Lot 10 is open on February 20th only.
Enjoy tailgating in these FREE parking areas before or after the races. Fans are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to their seats in one 6x6x12-inch soft-sided cooler.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREAS
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DAYTONA 500 Experience (Lot 1A) is reserved for guests who purchase accessible wheelchair seating in the grandstands. A free reserved parking pass is issued by the DIS ticket of"ce to those purchasing wheelchair seating in the grandstands.
Frontstretch (Lot KC-H) – enter off International Speedway Boulevard just east of Williamson Blvd. (Traf"c enforcement will allow vehicles to exit immediately post-race to the West on International Speedway Blvd towards I-95)
Superstretch (Lot 6) – enter at Gate 50 off Midway Blvd Lot 10 on the south side of the airport (open Sun. 2/20) - Enter from Williamson Blvd. Free Wheelchair accessible bus transportation is provided to Superstrech Bus Plaza, adjacent to the Turn 2 tram plaza for easy access to the Frontstrech and Sprint FANZONE areas.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO LOT 7
From the North (Jacksonville) I-95 South to US-1 (exit 273) South on US-1 to S.R. 40 (Granada Blvd) West (right) on S.R. 40 to Clyde Morris Blvd Clyde Morris Blvd South to Parking Lot 7
From the South (Melbourne) I-95 North to LPGA Blvd LPGA Blvd East to Clyde Morris Blvd Clyde Morris Blvd South to Parking Lot 7
From the East (Daytona Beach Area) From A1A take any one of the area’s bridges to US-1 US-1 to Mason Ave West Mason Ave to Clyde Morris Blvd North on Clyde Morris Blvd to Parking Lot 7
From the West (Orlando) I -4 East to S.R. 44 (exit 118) S.R. 44 East to US-1 US-1 North to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd) S.R. 400 West to Clyde Morris Blvd Clyde Morris Blvd North to Parking Lot 7 Clyde Morris Blvd North to Parking Lot 7
I parked my car in Lot ______ By Pole #______
Bring this insert with you and make a note on where you
parked your car.
EXITING AFTER THE RACE
After the race, listen to 106.5 FM for traf"c updates before exiting the parking lots.
Daytona Beach Police Dept and The Florida Highway Patrol recommend you access the fastest and least congested routes to the north, west and south of the Speedway by heading east to Nova Road (Rte 5A). From Nova Rd you can go north or south to US-1 and access I-95 and I-4 at several different locations. To get to Nova Rd, go east from the Speedway, or any of the parking areas. Nova Rd is less than a mile east of the Speedway. Go to US-1 for the fastest and least congested exit routes.
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*Please refer to the map on the back of the enclosed parking pass for more details
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO LOT 10
From the North (Jacksonville) I-95 South to US-1 (exit 273) US-1 South to S.R. 5-A (Nova Rd) Nova Rd West to Clyde Morris Blvd Clyde Morris Blvd North at 1/2 mile to Bellevue Ext Bellevue Ext West at 2 miles to Parking Lot 10
From the South (Melbourne) I -95 North to S.R. 44 in New Smyrna (Exit 249) S.R. 44 East to US-1 (Dixie Freeway) US-1 North to S.R. 5-A in Harbor Oaks S .R. 5-A North to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd) Beville Rd West to Clyde Morris Blvd Clyde Morris Blvd North at 1/2 mile to Bellevue Ext Bellevue Ext West at 2 miles to Parking Lot 10
From the East (Daytona Beach Area) From A1A take any one of the area’s bridges to US-1 Go South on US-1 to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd) Beville Rd West to Clyde Morris Blvd Clyde Morris Blvd North at 1/2 mile to Bellevue Ext Bellevue Ext West at 2 miles to Parking Lot 10
From the West (Orlando) I-4 East to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd) S.R. 400 East to Williamson Blvd Williamson Blvd North to Parking Lot 10
SUPERSTRETCH INTERACTIVE FAN AREA
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Facility Map
SUPERSTRETCH INTERACTIVE FAN AREA
SUPERSTRETCH SUITES
SPEEDTRACKSIDE TAVERN
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W . I N T E R N A T I O N A L S P E E D W A Y B L V D .
L A K E L L O Y D
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MIDWAY CORPORATE DISPLAYS
MERCHANDISE VENDORS
TURN 4 TUNNEL
TRAM TO SPRINT FANZONE& SUPERSTRETCH
FRONTSTRETCH HOSPITALITY VILLAGE
31o
DAYTONA TICKET OFFICE
DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE
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Facility Map
Attention Superstretch ticket holders! Spend Daytona 500 pre-race meeting SPEED television personalities, enjoying food, unlimited Coca-Cola beverages, cash bar for beer or wine and live entertainment inside the festive SPEED Trackside Tavern overlooking Daytona’s high banks in Turn 3. Buy this DAYTONA 500 Superstretch experience early for only $44.*
SPEED TRACKSIDE TAVERNAVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
DAYTONA 500 Superstretch experience early for only $44.*
Choose Your Pre-Race Party!
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*advance pricing
Take your Daytona experience to a whole new level. Sprint FANZONE is your ticket to exclusive garage-side action! Sprint FANZONE puts you front and center for exclusive driver & team interviews, tech talk with NASCAR of!cials as teams go through inspection, an insiders-view atop of NASCAR garages and special access to pre-race ceremonies for entertainment, staging along pit road and driver intros. Children 12 and under are FREE in Sprint FANZONE! Tickets start at $25. driver intros. Children 12 and under are FREE in Sprint FANZONE! Tickets start at $25. FANZONE! Tickets start at $25.
SPRINT FANZONESM
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Choose Your Pre-Race Party!
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Attention Frontstrech ticket holders! Ever wish you could combine the sights and sounds of live racing with the comfort and conveniences of your hometown watering hole? Refuel at the House of SPEED with tailgaters cuisine chased by a nice cold drink. We’ll have a DJ, give-aways, SPEED personality appearances, delicious lunch, unlimited Coca-Cola products and great times inside the newest experience at Daytona. Add it to your DAYTONA 500 experience for $70.
HOUSE OF SPEED AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
at Daytona. Add it to your DAYTONA 500 experience for $70.
personality appearances, delicious lunch, unlimited Coca-Cola products and great times inside the newest experience at Daytona. Add it to your DAYTONA 500 experience for $70.at Daytona. Add it to your DAYTONA 500 experience for $70.
Choose Your Pre-Race Party!
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Before the green "ag drops, gather up your friends and family and leave the tailgating to us with our Pre-Race Party featuring a live DJ, beverages, Hooters plate of wings, two drink coupons and appearances by the Hooters girls. Add it to your Budweiser Shootout, Gatorade Duel or DRIVE4COPD 300 experience for only $20 per event.
BUDWEISER PRE-RACE PARTYAVAILABLE FEBRUARY 12, 17, 19
Must be 21 or older
Choose Your Pre-Race Party!
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