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Daytona International Speedway is the home of “The Great American Race,” and is considered “The World Center of Racing.” On February 26th, 2012, Daytona Speedway will host the 54th Daytona 500 and kick off the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The race is the biggest and most coveted race in American motorsports. It is the pinnacle of racing and the ‘ultimate race’ for any NASCAR driver. What started in 1959, as the “500- Mile International Sweepstakes” has evolved into one of the most thrilling and glamorous sporting events in the world. Only the top drivers get to the Daytona 500. It has the largest prize money of any motorsports event in the United States, even overshadowing the famous the Indy 500. The winning driver not only receives the huge prize money, but has his car on display at the Speedway for a year “The Official Attraction of NASCAR”, and receives his own square on the prestigious Daytona 500 Walk of Fame (featuring hand prints, the right foot and his autograph). The race typically attracts sold out crowds and boosts additional exciting events, such as the Monday Morning Champion Breakfast featuring the winning driver, team and crew chief. There are hotel packages available (as well as several other options) on the Daytona International Speedway website. If you go, let us know. Contact us at Submit@Adventurewoman.com. |