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March 2010

Girl Scout Sleepover
First annual Girls Scout sleepover

Jamie McMurray's Daytona 500-Winning No. 1 Chevrolet Inducted Into Daytona 500 Experience
Winning the most prestigious race on the NASCAR circuit finally started to sink in Monday morning for 2010 Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray, who celebrated with his Earnhardt Ganassi Racing team during the Daytona 500 Champion's Breakfast at Daytona 500 Experience.

Daytona 500 Experience To Be First Venue To Host 'Women In The Winner's Circle' Traveling Exhibit
Daytona 500 Experience, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR," will be the first venue to host Women In The Winner's Circle, a traveling exhibit that recognizes the past history, the growing achievements and the future growth of women in racing.

Daytona 500 Experience to Donate Portion of Attraction Admissions to United Way of Volusia -Flagler Counties
Imagine Race fans visiting Daytona 500 Experience during the months of November and December will be able to enjoy the high-energy racing thrills of the 60,000-square foot attraction as well as help give back to the community.

Richard Petty Driving Experience and Daytona International Speedway Offer Program with "The King"
Imagine yourself behind the wheel of a 600hp NASCAR-style stock car. Now, imagine that stock car on the legendary high banks of Daytona International Speedway, "The World Center of Racing", at speeds of up to 160mph.

Petty Cars, Artifacts To Be On Display During Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola
Exhibit Part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration Of Petty's 200th Win

Kenseth To Honored With His Spot In Daytona 500 Champion's Walk Of Fame During Coke Zero 400 Weekend
Matt Kenseth's signature, right footprint and hand prints will now have their place in the history of Daytona International Speedway.

DIS Putting Dads On The Waters Of Lake Lloyd For Inaugural Father's Day fishing tournament
Grabbing the rod and reel with your son or daughter is one of the traditional ways of enjoying Father's Day.

DIS To Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Petty's 200th Win During Coke Zero 400 Weekend
This year's Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on July 2-4 marks the 25th anniversary of Richard Petty's historic 200th NASCAR win and Daytona International Speedway will put on a celebration fit for a King and honor one of the landmark moments in the history of NASCAR.

DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE Selling NASCAR Day Lapel Pins To Help Raise Funds And Awareness For Speediatrics
DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE, The Official Attraction of NASCAR, is also serving as a location for purchasing NASCAR Day 2009 pins.

Kenseth's Winning No. 17 Inducted Into Daytona 500 Experience
The victory celebration of the 51st annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race continued Monday morning as Matt Kenseth's No. 17 DeWalt Ford was inducted into the Daytona 500 Experience - the Official Attraction of NASCAR -during the annual ConAgra Champion's Breakfast.

Daytona 500 Experience Welcomes The No. 58 Brumos Racing Porsche - The 2009 Rolex 24 Winner
The history-making No. 58 Brumos Racing Porsche Riley that captured the 47th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona last month has found a new temporary home - Daytona 500 Experience.

Racing Legend Bobby Allison To Do Book Signing At Daytona 500 Experience During DIRECTV Speedweeks
Three-time Daytona 500 champion Bobby Allison will hold a book signing during DIRECTV Speedweeks on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 in the lobby of the Daytona 500 Experience at Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona 500 Experience Garners Prestigious Brass Ring Award
Daytona 500 Experience, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR" located just outside legendary Daytona International Speedway, garnered a prestigious Brass Ring Award at the recent IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

The Utah Runnin' Utes Run Fast At DIS
College Basketball team performs pit stop challenge and takes pace car rides

Daytona 500 Experience, Daytona Lagoon Team Up On Two-Park Ticket Deal
With a suspect economy forcing more and more families to enjoy "staycations" rather than vacations, Daytona 500 Experience, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR," and Daytona Lagoon, "Daytona's Year Round Family Fun Center," have teamed up to create a two-park ticket called the "Daytona Power Pack."

The Parties Continue After The Daytona 500: Daytona 500 Experience To Host Two Exclusive Parties
The Daytona 500 Experience, the Official Attraction of NASCAR, will host two exclusive parties following the 51st annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15 -- the Daytona 500 After Party and Champion's Breakfast.

DIS To Host Inaugural Daytona Beach Half Marathon On Oct. 26
Daytona International Speedway is joining forces with the Central Florida Sports Commission, the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Daytona Beach Sports Council of Volusia County to host the inaugural Daytona Beach Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 a.m.

Fall Cycle Scene: A biker's Guide to all Activities
D5X: The Motorsports attraction will have free admission on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Newman Now Has His Space In Daytona 500 Champion's Walk Of Fame
Ryan Newman's signature, right footprint and hand prints will now have their place in the history of Daytona International Speedway.

Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola Media Day At NASA: Newman Drives "Astro Van", Receives Flag Flown In Space
Ryan Newman is part of an elite group of drivers that have won the Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest, richest and most prestigious race.

Daytona 500 Experience adds interactive driving simulator
Daytona 500 Experience, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR" has yet another way for race fans to get immersed in the sport - literally

VIP HOT PASS TOUR
The very popular VIP Hot Pass Tour now running 7 days a week. Available with a 12:00noon departure time. Cost is $50.00 per person - for more information on the VIP Hot Pass tour or to make reservations please call 386-681-6530.

Daytona 200 Week By Honda: A Biker's Guide To All Activities
Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, must-see activities as well as thrilling motorcycle racing at "The World Center of Racing" during upcoming Daytona 200 Week By Honda on Feb. 29 - March 8.

Newman's No. 12 Inducted Into Daytona 500 Experience
After one of the most competitive and exciting Daytona 500s in event history, Ryan Newman had his winning 50th running of the Daytona 500 car - the No. 12 alltel Dodge - inducted into Daytona 500 Experience on Monday morning.

DAYTONA 500 Experience Inducts New Class Into Walk of Fame
A mere three days before the green flag waves over the most historic race in the history of NASCAR, the DAYTONA 500 Experience welcomed two new DAYTONA 500 champions into its Past Champions Walk of Fame today

Activities at Daytona 500 Experience
As if there wasn't enough to do and see during DIRECTV Speedweeks at historic Daytona International Speedway, DIS will host all 24 winning Daytona 500 Champions at the "The World Center of Racing"

2008 DIS D5X DAYTONA 500 AFTER PARTIES
The Daytona 500 After Party, which will begin immediately following the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 17 and costs $40, includes attraction admission, food and complimentary beverages, cash bar, live entertainment and complimentary shuttle service to Daytona International Speedway parking areas.

Harvick Has His Place In The Daytona 500 Champion's Walk of Fame
Kevin Harvick's signature, right footprint and handprints now have their place in history at the legendary Daytona International Speedway.

DAYTONA USA is now "Daytona 500 Experience"
For the past 11 years, DAYTONA USA, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR," has been delivering magical motorsports memories to both hard-core race fans and casual observers through hands-on activities, challenging thrills and one-of-a-kind sights.

The Daytona 500 Experience To Operate Under Fall Hours
The Daytona 500 Experience, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR" located outside of Turn 4 at historic Daytona International Speedway, will begin their fall hours starting Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Race Fans Go Behind The Scenes At DIS With VIP Hot Pass Tour
Have you ever wondered what it's like to see Gatorade Victory Lane from a $5,000 seat at Daytona International Speedway? What the view is from the eyes of a sportswriter?; Where NASCAR President Mike Helton lays down the law prior to a NASCAR race?

Daytona 500 Champions Walk Induction Ceremony
Several Daytona 500 champions including 2007 winner Kevin Harvick, 1980 winner Buddy Baker and 1970 winner Pete Hamilton will participate in a special ceremony at DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE Friday, July 6 at 11 a.m.

Race Fans Can Ride The Car Of Tomorrow Today At DIS
Beginning Friday, for the first time ever at historic Daytona International Speedway, race fans will have the opportunity to ride in a NASCAR Car of Tomorrow with Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE).

DAYTONA USA Mourns France passing
International Speedway Corporation announced today that William ("Bill") C. France, 74, ISC's Chairman, passed away this afternoon in Daytona Beach, Florida. Funeral arrangements are pending. Effective immediately, ISC Chief Executive Officer James ("Jim") C. France will assume the role of Chairman.

Harvick's Winning Daytona 500 No. 29 Inducted Into DAYTONA USA
Kevin Harvick and his No. 29 Richard Childress Racing team had an early wake-up call on Monday morning for Daytona 500 car induction ceremonies at DAYTONA USA.

DAYTONA USA, The Only Place To See NASCAR's Car Of Tomorrow
For the first time, race fans can see NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow at an exhibit only inside DAYTONA USA, the official attraction of NASCAR.

DAYTONA USA To Show The Documentary "Dale" During Speedweeks
DAYTONA USA, The Official Attraction of NASCAR, will show the documentary "Dale" inside the Pepsi IMAX Theatre during Speedweeks 2007.

DAYTONA USA Puts Finishing Touches On Daytona 500 Champion's Walk Of Fame
In conjunction with DAYTONA USA's 10th anniversary celebration, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR" put the final touches on the new Daytona 500 Champion's Walk of Fame on Friday.