PREVIEW - DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Including driver appearances, seating, what to do, schedule, facility preview, parking etc.
Ticket office (386) 253-7223 Speedway
1801 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Fla. 32114
THE 500: Real race fans see the pilgrimage to Daytona for the 500 as a must do before they die. Jimmy has been to Daytona more times than he can count. I have been 3 times. By far the best time you will have in Daytona is to get there for the 125's and stay till Sunday. We did that in 2001, in the infield no less, & had a blast! To me, Daytona is too expensive to get there Saturday and watch only the Saturday and Sunday race even though we have done that on a whim.
The 400 on July 4th weekend isn't as popular as the 500. If the 4th falls on Friday or Monday it makes it worth the trip because you don't have to take too many days off from work.
BEWARE: Jimmy got 3rd degree burns in the infield on the weekend of the Firecracker 400 when it was still run during the day. This fact plus 400 miles goes quick at 190 MPH has stopped us from returning for the July 4th race. Now that it is at night we may make it there again soon.
Bad Aspects:
1. Extremely Expensive. One year, our tickets were $150.00 each for seats in
chicken bone alley. The very next week our top row, front stretch, Rockingham ticket was only $80.00. Daytona is unfortunately VERY expensive and restrictor plate racing just plain sucks.
2. The Racin' ain't too good. Sorry all you speed freaks. It is plate racing....they are 3 wide 10 rows deep because that is how the restrictor plate holds them. It is not because they are racing, they are simply holding on.
3. Very little camping around the track. Unfortunately, the speedway is built smack dab in the middle of the city. So, we have found that unless you do the infield you do not get the full race experience. No Pop Odoms that I've seen at Daytona. However, a few campgrounds have opened within a mile or 2. See Race Recon
INFIELD
By far my favorite way to do the races at Daytona or Talladega is the infield. To not have to walk around a 2.50 or bigger race track is the best part. Just get on top of The Race Wagon and watch practice, get down. Get up on the Race Wagon for the 125's, get down. Get back up on top for another practice, get down and only have to walk a few feet to be home. You get more of a race fix in the infield at these 2 tracks. No matter where you sit in the grandstands you just aren't getting that much better of a view.
If you are at the end of the backstretch in turn 3 it's cool to watch the cars coming down the back stretch and fan out 4 or 5 wide (hate that yellow line rule. They used to spread it out even more than that!) Then they all try to squeeze in line to 3 wide before getting into turn 3.
The last time we went we got lucky & squeezed in to a spot in between the exit of pit road and where they climbed the banking going into turn one. Only 1 row of motorhomes in between us and the fence. Right on the main paved road. Love that 20' long Race Wagon! Man oh man that was a sweet spot. In between turn 1 & turn 2 are grandstands that you can sit in if you buy a walk in ticket. There are also some grandstands by Lake Lloyd. We could see the start finish line, the race out of the pits, all of turns 1 & 2, all the back stretch and the top 2 lanes of 3 & 4. We only lost the cars going into the dog leg and back out of it.
Remember when doing the infield there are 2 simple rules:
1) The higher you are the better the view.
2) You will have to "RUN WITH WHAT YOU BRUNG!" You can leave the infield and there is a KMart and Mall outside BUT it is a hike.
GRANDSTAND SEATING
Now many fans don't like going to Daytona or Talladega cause it is too hard to see the whole track because of their size. I look at it like if you see half of the Daytona track (1.25 miles) you are seeing more speedway than if you can see all of Bristol, Rockingham, Martinsville, Dover RIR, you get what I'm saying.
HOWEVER you will not see as much racing!
We almost always do the infield at Daytona but have sat in the stands a few times.
We have sat in Seagrave not real high up and they were good seats (Section B, Row 13, Seat 29). Still got the ticket because it was the year Ironhead finally won. Got to see the Drag Race out of the pits (only time I get to see drag racin' anymore), most of the track and there was a jumbo tron right in front of us. One word of warning, ever though I could see the cars on the backstretch, I watch the jumbo tron because it was hard to tell who was who even though I could see what the cars were doing.
We sat in the Oldsfield Grandstands coming out of turn 4 and I didn't like them too much. Couldn't see the start finish line or many of the pits. Could see who was diving into the pits for a stop, most of the backstretch, all of turns 3 & 4. Part of turns 1 & 2. Bad point: These are the aluminum bench stadium seating and it is COLD when the wind is whipping. Seat numbers are not marked real well and when we sat there the guy next to me had a girl with him that didn't have a ticket for that row or even that section. Every time there was a caution she would sit on his lap or should I say on part of his lap. I had to ask him to tell his girlfriend to get her a$$ off my knee. (Tried to tell her but she just smiled). Tried to find a track worker and that was a joke! I got her back however. She had a nice brown suede jacket that she had sitting underneath my seat and some how Jimmy's soda got spilled on it.
Weatherly Grandstands are pretty good. Could see almost all the pits, start finish line, most of back stretch, all of turns 1 & 4 and most of turns 2 & 3.
The Backstretch Grandstands are extremely under rated (like at quite a few tracks). Less expensive and man oh man when those cars fan out 4 and 5 wide, it is unbelievable. If you get in front of the big screen TV you can see the pit stops too, which is the big plus on the front stretch.
CONCESSIONS
High priced like all tracks. To see where to find the independent vendors for souvenior deals click RACE RECON
RESTROOMS
For all the hype they put into Daytona being a crown jewel, well, it ain't all that. The frontstretch bathrooms are outdated when I finally found one. No running water in one and the other didn't have hot water. None had toilet paper or paper towels and this was on the Sunday of the Daytona 500. One of my claims to fame was I sat thru not one but two Daytona 500 without going to the bathroom. I went once at the beginning of the race and missed about a quater of the race because it took me so long to find one and it was so crowded (yea that was in my hard drinking days).
STAFF
The staff hides from you. Not really just seems that way.
GETTING THERE 2008
FRONTSTRETCH TICKET HOLDERS (Oldfield, DePalma, Weatherly, Campbell, Roberts, Segrave, Keech, Lockhart grandstands and NEXTEL, Petty & Earnhardt Towers)
* From the North (Jacksonville) same as 2007
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 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING & SHUTTLE
* From the South (Melbourne) same as 2007
I-95 to LPGA Blvd. (exit 265)
LPGA Blvd. East to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris South to Parking Lot 7 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
* From the East (Daytona Beach Area) same as 2007
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 to Lot 7 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
* From the West (Orlando) same as 2007
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 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING & SHUTTLE
SUPERSTRETCH TICKET HOLDERS (Allison, Tiny Lund and Turn Two Grandstands)
* From the North (Jacksonville)
I-95 South to US-1 (exit 273)
US-1 South to S.R. 5-A (Nova Rd.)
Nova Rd. South To S.R. 400 (Beville Rd.)
Beville Rd. West To Clyde Morris Blvd
Clyde Morris Blvd. North @ ½ Mile to Bellevue Extension
Bellevue Extension West @ 2 miles to Lot 10 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING & SHUTTLE
* From the South (Melbourne)
I-95 North to S.R. 44 New Smyrna Beach (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 @ ½ Mile to Bellevue Extension
Bellevue Extension West to 2 miles to Lot 10 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
* 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 @ ½ Mile to Bellevue Extension
Bellevue Extension West @ 2 Miles to Lot 10 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
* 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
NOTE: DURING PEAK TRAFFIC INGRESS TIMES TRAFFIC MAY BE DIRECTED TO CLYDE MORRIS BLVD. AND THEN TO BELLEVUE EXT. TO ACCESS LOT 10 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
I have left the directions below up as an alternative...remember the speedway is telling you to go the same way they are telling 150,000 other fans.
2006 DIRECTIONS:
From I-95 North and South
(Exit 273) South US-1
(Exit 265) LPGA Blvd (Recommended)
(Exit 261) US 92/International Speedway Blvd…AVOID
(Exit 249) S.R. 44 in New Smyrna Beach
From the East (Daytona Beach Area)
From A1A, take any of the areas bridges to US-1
From A1A and US 1 take any road heading west – Granada Blvd/40, LPGA Blvd, Mason Ave/240, S.R 430, Fairview, Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Orange Ave, Bellevue Ave.
From the West (Orlando)
I-4 East to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd.)
S.R. 400 East to Williamson Blvd.
Taylor Road to Dunlawton Blvd.or Williamson Blvd.
GET THE DETAILED MAP! There are many roads zipping around the speedway that can be valuable in getting out of the traffic and onto the interstate you need to get back to your hotel.
Also beware because the police will close streets and exits as traffic gets thick to help ease congestion and route you a different way. So you know what I say Get there Early, no later than 6:00 AM!
Exiting After The Race Go To US 1
After the race, for the fastest and least congested routes north, south and west of the Speedway, the Police Department and Highway Patrol suggest that you access Interstate 95 or Interstate 4 by going east from the Speedway to U.S. 1. From U.S. 1 you can access I-95 or I-4 as follows:
* U.S. 1 NORTHBOUND TO:
I-95 just north of Ormond Beach (approx. 11 miles)
I-95 just north of Bunnell (approx. 27 miles)
I-95 at St. Augustine (approx. 45 miles)
U.S. 1 intersects I-95 north at all three of the above locations. We recommend you stay on U.S. 1 north all the way to St. Augustine then take I-95 north at St. Augustine.
* U.S. 1 SOUTHBOUND TO:
SR 44 in New Smyrna Beach (then 15 miles to I-4 west)
SR 442 in Edgewater (then 5 miles to I-95 south)
To get to U.S 1, go east from the Speedway to Ridgewood Avenue. (Ridgewood Ave. is U.S. 1)
Park-and-Ride
Park-and-Ride provides access to and from the Speedway from off-site parking areas free of charge. Park and Ride services will be provided for the following locations: Parking areas along Williamson Blvd. Lot 10 and Lot 7 at Bill France and Clyde Morris Blvds.
VOTRAN Shuttle Services 2008
VOTRAN bus services offers express bus services for guests visiting the area for the races. VOTRAN buses will transport race fans attending the event from the Ocean Center Parking Garage located on the north side of the Ocean Center at 701 Earl Street (at the corner of Earl Street and Atlantic Avenue) in Daytona Beach to a special de-boarding area near Daytona International Speedway. (*parking and bus fees apply) There is also a bus to take you from the ITF to hotels on A1A...For more information on event bus services, call VOTRAN at (386) 761-7700 or click here
PARKING NEAR DAYTONA SPEEDWAY
FROM JIM D., WEST PALM BEACH: did find a good lot at the Open MRI Center on Bill France Blvd to park, which allowed us quick access out to I-95 after the race.... back home in West Palm Beach by 1:00am.
0.3 Open MRI of Daytona 201 Bill France Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
LAIDBACK RACING NOTES: When we went to the Keys on vacation we did a little Recon after getting this email from Jim
As many of you know I am not big on parking on Speedway property. It is just too much of a cluster f#%&. We did some Recon on parking and here is what we found.
Across the street from the front stretch of the Speedway are streets that run off International Speedway Blvd. What is good about these roads is you can leave after the race by heading towards LPGA Blvd instead of getting caught up in International Speedway Blvd. traffic (get a map, it is an easy route). The streets are Williamson, Fentress, and Bill France Blvd. All of these roads have business on them that were closed when we went there on Sunday. There weren't gates on many of them. I think you can park there. Now there maybe some one there charging you a small fee but these streets are right across form the front stretch.
Bill France Blvd. is closer to turn 4. On that road we saw the Open MRI building, the corner parking lot of the Volushia Mall, Space Coast credit Union, Studio Plus Delux, Sun Trust bank, Speedway Business Center and a Suburban Dodge. On the corner of Bill France Blvd and International Speedway Blvd was a shopping center, Centre Marsh Volushia Pointe.
Fentress is in the middle. On Fentiss we found Culligan Water, Enterprise Park, Eltec, Perkins Elmer, Cosmopro Group and Precision Engineering. There were more than this but these are the ones who's signs I caught. The only place I saw "No Parking on Side of Road" signs were on Fentress from Bayliss to International Speedway Blvd.
Another street Bayliss, intersects Fentress and is very close also. On Bayliss we found a Business park that had parking. Also on the corner of Fentress and Bayliss was a Coke A Cola Plant. The part of Bayliss that is closest to Speedway Blvd is right behind Hooters.
Williamson is closer to turn 1. Target Store at International Speedway Blvd. and Williamson has paid parking for around $30.00 and money goes to the United Way. The Target is on the corner and actually it looked like you could park on the side of the road on this street.
All along International Speedway Blvd are business like; Toys R us, Pier 1, Barnes and Noble, Sports Authority, Best Buy, K-Mart, Home Depot, Rooms To Go, Hagan Terrace and International Speedway Square. I am sure many of these business do what target does and charges for parking since they know they aren't going to have many sales from the locals during race day. 
FROM CAROL: Speedpark across the street from the daytona race track. It costs us $30.00, had concrete and bathrooms. When the race was cancelled, our $30 ran over until the next day of the race and the places were reserved. Nice people running it and security.
PARKING ON SPEEDWAY PROPERTY - 2008
SPEEDWEEKS No overnight general admission car/truck parking in the infield. General admission cars/trucks may enter the infield Sunday morning based on availability. Time of entry to be determined. We recommend purchasing reserved Orange parking in advance to guarantee a spot.
Pepsi 400: As with 2006, overnight general admission car parking will again be located in the Center of the infield behind the reserved Lake Lloyd and Red SVP areas beginning Thursday, July 5, 2007. Limited availability in the West horseshoe beginning 6:00 am Friday, July 6, 2007. All parking in the Orange area in Turns 3 & 4 is reserved.
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY PARKING LOTS
Lot 1 - Front side of Speedway, requires Parking pass or disabled Permit (Parking pass available free of charge with purchase of reserved wheelchair Grandstand seat.)
Lot 2 - Infield, requires PARKING PASS along with CREDENTIAL or TICKET.
Lot 3 - Speedplex Office Park complex requires PARKING PASS (access lot via Bill France Blvd.)
Lot 6 - Backstretch of Speedway, requires PARKING PASS or DISABLED PERMIT (Parking pass available free of charge with purchase of reserved wheelchair Grandstand seat.)
Lot 7 (Open Feb. 9 & 14-17, and July 4-5.) (Lots open one hour prior to posted gate openings) Corner of Bill France Blvd. and Clyde Morris Blvd. FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE before and after the race.
Lot 8 (WEST LOT PARKING) West side of Speedway (Turns 1 and 2) for Self-Contained Specialty Vehicles, requires PARKING PASS, TICKET and/or FEE.
Lot 10 (Open Feb 16-17 & July 5th.) (lots open one hour prior to posted gate openings) Entrance on Williamson Blvd. FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE before and after the race.
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY 2008 SCHEDULE
TICKET PRICES 2008
I am unable to copy and paste a list so you have to go and look! Click here
TICKET INSURANCE
Daytona International Speedway has partnered with World Access to offer Event Ticket Protector Insurance to ticket buyers who are unable to attend events due to unforeseen circumstances. The coverage, an optional purchase in addition to the ticket is available for all NASCAR, Grand American and motorcycle events at DIS. This insurance provides fans re-imbursement if a medical issue, traffic accident, jury duty, employment termination or any other covered reasons prevents the insured from attending a race. Additional covered reasons are included in the policy. Race fans can request insurance coverage when they purchase tickets for DIS events by visiting www.Racetickets.com or calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
TICKET DEALS July 2008
DIS, Sprint Join Forces To Offer New Ticket Packages For Limited Time Daytona International Speedway and Sprint are putting fans in the driver seat when they purchase one of the new ticket packages which includes a NASCAR Sprint FanViewTM weekend rental. Ticket packages for the Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola on July 5, 2008 also include reserved seating on the famed Daytona Superstretch and start at $100, a $20 savings. MORE
All you can eat All-American offer Packages start at $65; $15 for add-on for Superstretch account holders
Kasey Kahne/Autoweek offer Frontstretch/Superstretch Tower tickets •Sprint FANZONE • Kasey Kahne Sprint FANZONE appearance• One-year AutoWeek subscription $141
1-Day Petty Tower Either three days or a one-day ticket with Sprint FANZONE for the same price $250
Beers Around America Zone Packages start at $85 Available with any Frontstretch
reserved seat
Tailgate: with Fingers Taylor $155 Keech or Lockhart Tower seat
Tailgate: Just Chill $100 Keech or Lockhart box seat
Tailgate: No Work…All Play 2 days/1 night hotel in Orlando •bus transportation •¿Sunny Jim, Fingers Taylor & KD Moore show •Keech Box seat •commemorative gift •donation to Alzheimer’s Association $525 (single occupancy), $395 double, $325 triple, $295 quad
For more information or to purchase any of these packages, call 1-800-PITSHOP.
MILITARY DISCOUNT July 2008
From the Turns - savings of $23 Frontstretch tower seating!
special Military Price only $106 (before June 1)
special Military Price only $131 (after June 1)
superstretch special - savings of $18 Rows 1-32 on superstretch
special Military Price only $46
Overnight stay only $30 savings of $55
Cars, trucks or vans welcome…or pitch a tent! stay at Fort Daytona, special military area inside Daytona’s Infield. separate pricing and availability for RV, trailers and other self-contained vehicles available
To purchase these and other great offers, contact your on-base MWR ITT/ITR ticket office.
1-800-PITSHOP.COM® Travel Announces New Travel Packages
1-800-PITSHOP.COM® Travel has added two additional travel packages for the upcoming 2005 DAYTONA 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race. The two new travel packages are in addition to the three current DAYTONA 500 options for fans. Fans can still choose from 3 or 5 night packages and certain seat sections for the Daytona race weekend.
HOSPITALITY July 2008 prices
FanZone Pre-Race / Sprint FANZONE Prices: Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola, Saturday, July 5: $60....Winn-Dixie 250 Powered By Coca-Cola, Friday, July 4: $25 in advance if purchased by May 30, $30 if purchased after May 30 SPRINT FANZONE SCHEDULE
Kevin Costner, Modern West To Perform Coke Zero 400 Pre-Race Concert In Sprint FANZONE Costner and his six-member “Modern West” rock band will perform on the Sprint FANZONE Entertainment Stage beginning at 5 p.m. MORE
Coca-Cola Racing Family Driver Appearance By Jamie McMurray on Saturday, July 5, 4:20 p.m.
WHAT TO DO....
Driver's Appearances
Appearances are posted from a week before race day up until a few days before. Many times there isn't advanced notice, go by the souvenir haulers and look for the signs. (Go on Friday if possible)
Reed Sorenson tries to visit his souvenir trailer at the race track each weekend to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by the Target trailer and check for times.
Look for Dave Blaney to stop by the Caterpillar/Toyota Racing merchandise hauler to sign autographs this weekend. Please check with the trailer for exact times.
MORE DRIVER'S APPEARANCES AROUND THE DAYTONA AREA (LOTS LISTED)
Lady Antebellum To Perform Pre-Race Concert, National Anthem For Coke Zero 400
Newly crowned ACM's Top New Vocal Group and Capitol Nashville recording artists Lady Antebellum will perform a 50-minute Pre-Race Concert and the National Anthem prior to the start of the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, July 5th. Lady Antebellum will take the Driver’s Introduction stage at the start/finish line on Pit Road at 6:20 pm for the performance. MORE
THE SPEED STAGE
the Speed Stage is setup outsde of turn 4.
Phone Number:
Attraction Ticket includes Speedway Tour
Speedway Tours are available daily, track schedule and weather permitting.
Richard Petty Driving Experience 2008
Not sure if they offer it during speedweeks but I think they would on a few days...go to the link and pull up the schedule... MORE
Other Stuff to do
How about a visit to Visit Florida's tallest lighthouse, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station? The lighthouse tower and museum are located 12 miles south of Daytona Beach in nearby Ponce Inlet. Also on Ponce Inlet is the Lighthouse Point Park. It is on 52 acres, this park offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, and picnicking and features an observation deck and tower and numerous nature trails.
There are the beautiful beaches at Daytona, Flagler and Ormond Beach with a ton of great seafood restaurants. There are also a few racetracks within 15 miles for some good, ole fashioned, short track race before the big superspeedway battle. Gorgeous golf courses at New Smyrna beach, Flagler Beach and Ormond Beach. Many museums like African American Museum of the Arts and the Gillespie Museum of Minerals in nearby Deland. There is even a Postal Museum in Orange City. Of course there is nearby Disneyland.
A must do is the Main Street Pier in Daytona Beach. At 1000 feet long, the Main Street Pier is the longest pier on the east coast of the United States. It offers Space Needle observation tower, Outstanding Views, Fishing and a bar and restaurant.
While in Daytona Beach why not try a water sport’s activity like a parasailing adventure, jet skiing, ride a four wheel beach vehicle, fishing or sailing? There are a ton of company’s minutes from the speedway to help you on this.
OTHER IMPORTANT SPEEDWAY INFORMATION
TICKET OFFICES
Year round main ticket office located inside DAYTONA USA; open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Hours subject to change; call the Ticket Office at 1-800-PITSHOP for specific hours of operation.
Additional ticket office locations available on race days only:
Booth B: located behind Earnhardt Tower Grandstands, near Gate 8 adjacent to pedestrian bridge across International Speedway Blvd.
Booth D: located behind Sprint Tower Grandstands, near Gate 18.
Booth E: located near Turn 1 tunnel.
Superstretch Ticket Office: located behind Allison Grandstands on Superstretch, near Gate 62.
NEXTEL FANZONE – located adjacent to the entrance to NEXTEL FANZONE inside infield.
WILL CALL
Will Call is available to guests that purchase tickets through the Ticket Office within 2 weeks prior to the event and unable to be mailed. Tickets left in will call may be picked up by the account holder on file; photo ID is required.
Will Call is located in the Main Ticket Office inside Daytona USA. For added convenience Will Call for Superstretch tickets (only) is moved to the Superstretch Ticket Office on days when Superstretch seating is open. Visit the Speedway’s websites closer to the events for specific will call hours.
Fans may enter Daytona International Speedway with:
One soft side bag / cooler, no larger than 6 X 6 X 12 inches.
Examples include: a soft side insulated cooler, a scanner bag, a fanny pack, a purse, a diaper bag, or a binocular bag, etc.
This one bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, on a belt, etc.
The soft side insulated cooler may contain ice.
One clear plastic bag, no larger than 18 X 18 X 4 inches.
To accommodate samples received and purchases made after fans have parked their cars. Clear plastic bags may not contain ice.
Note: Fans are allowed to bring in one each of the bags described above.
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.
Seat cushion bags with compartments will be reviewed on an individual basis.
All items brought through a grandstand gate will be inspected.
No restricted items may be left in or around the gate area.
TRAMS 2008
If you have tickets:
Tram plazas are located outside of each turn to transport guests to and from the Frontstretch and Superstretch. (See map in Fan Guide pages 28 & 29 for tram plaza locations.)
If you do not have tickets:
Board the Tram at either the Turn 4 tram plaza (Frontstretch) near Midway Blvd or the Turn 3 tram plaza (Superstretch) across from Gate 70. These Trams will transport guests to and from the Frontstretch and Superstretch on the East side of the Speedway. This is the only Tram that runs outside the admission gates and does not require already having tickets.
DO YOUR SELF A HUGE FAVOR AND DOWNLOAD THE FAN GUIDE...AT LEAST THE PARTS ABOUT PARKING. THEY WILL NOT LET YOU TURN LEFT OUT OF SOME LOTS NOR WILL THEY LET YOU GO RIGHT OUT OF OTHERS!
Information Centers
Speedway Information Centers where guests can get information about the day’s track activities, guest amenities, access disabled assistance carts, and directions to various areas of the track, are located throughout the speedway property:
01/12/07: Speedway Information Centers, are where guests can get information about the day’s track activities, guest amenities, access disabled assistance carts, and directions to various areas of the track. They are located throughout the speedway property. • The Information Centers are open several hours in advance of events. The Main Guest Services Office is open everyday of Speedweeks and the Pepsi 400 events 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. It is located on the west side of the Security Building, just East of the Turn 4 Tunnel.
Pay Telephone Locations
Pay telephones are available:
• At DAYTONA USA
• Beneath the Oldfi eld, DePalma, Campbell and Roberts
Frontstretch Grandstands:
• Beneath the Allison and Lund Superstretch Grandstands
• Infi eld - Various locations
• Northwest corner of intersections of Midway and Richard Petty Blvd.
Please visit your nearest information center for exact locations.
CHILDREN’S WRISTBANDS
Free child safety and identification wristbands are available at Guest Information Centers and the Daytona 500 Experience Guest Services Desk. The Wristband will list child’s and guardian’s name, medical information and other pertinent information. (Please see ? symbol on map located on pages 28-29) Remember to designate a meeting place to insert on the wristband so that security or guest services can use it in re-uniting lost parents and their children.
GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES 2008
Daytona International Speedway welcomes its guests with disabilities and DIS provides numerous accessible features. If you have any questions about the disabilities services or other fan amenities that the Speedway provides, please do not hesitate to ask a member of our staff, visit our information centers located throughout the property during events, or call our office at (386)254-2700 (voice) or (386) 947-6700(TDD) or 866-ISC-TRAK (TDD).
Maps of disabilities services are available on pages 38-39. These maps illustrate the location of parking areas, seating areas, information centers and restrooms available for guests with disabilities. Motorsports facilities are significant in size and accessed from many directions.
TICKETS Accessible seating (with companion seating) is available at Daytona International Speedway. Please see page 16 for ticket office information and ticket information. Hearing impaired guests may call the ticket office at (386) 947-6700 (TDD) or 866-ISC-TRAK (472-8725) TDD.
ARRIVING AT THE SPEEDWAY Please see page 12-13 for local law enforcement’s recommended driving routes to the Speedway (enforced Feb. 14-17 and July 4-5).
ACCESSIBLE PARKING INFORMATION • An authorized state-issued sticker, placard or license plate is required to park in designated accessible areas. (The person to/for whom the pass was issued must be in the vehicle.) Florida Highway Patrol Officers regularly perform checks to verify the issued to person’s presence.
• Accessible (disabled permit or license) parking areas in Lots 1 & 6, plus inside Gate 50 are designated for car and light truck (i.e. pickups and vans) vehicles. These accessible spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Oversize vehicles are not permitted and will be directed to alternate areas.
• Please note that Lot 1, DAYTONA USA and Lot 6 are the only guaranteed reserved disabled parking at the facility. These reserved accessible parking spaces are available at no charge for guests who purchase accessible wheelchair seating in the grandstands.
• Speedway guests with disabilities without reserved parking passes may be directed to park in the accessible section of the lot into which traffic is being directed, based on available spaces and the traffic pattern that is in effect at that time of arrival.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREAS The size of the Speedway and the race day traffic patterns (see pages 20-21) may impact your parking location. All of the Speedway’s parking areas are free of charge. With the exception of reserved parking areas, Speedway parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
Accessible parking areas fill quickly. Speedway guests with disabilities are advised to arrive extremely early on race days.
• DAYTONA USA (Lot 1A) - parking area west of DAYTONA USA, Northside of the Oldfield & DePalma grandstands
• Frontstretch (Lot 1B) - Northside of Weatherly, Campbell, Earnhardt & NEXTEL Tower grandstands
• Frontstretch (Lot 1C) - Northside of NEXTEL Tower adjacent to NEXTEL, Petty, Roberts, Seagrave, Keech and Lockhart grandstands.,
• Superstretch (Lot 6) - adjacent to Allison Grandstand; South side of Superstretch Hospitality Village.
• Superstretch (inside Gate 50) – adjacent to the Turn 2, Lund and Allison grandstands
SERVICES OF THE SPEEDWAY’S INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
We make every effort to provide a convenient means for any disabled individual to receive assistance in getting to their seats. The Speedway provides free transportation from our parking areas via an integrated transportation system utilizing the following:
• Tram Service - Courtesy Tram service and specialty vans are provided between the Frontstretch and Superstretch Grandstand Areas, from outside the Turn 1 Tunnel to NEXTEL FANZONE in the infield and in the infield between turns 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 along Lake Lloyd Road. Trams are equipped with wheelchair ramps to accommodate guests with disabilities. Tram passengers under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
• Infield Fan Shuttle – Courtesy shuttles are available to transport guests in the infield between turns 1&2 and 3&4 and NEXTEL FANZONE
• In addition, golf carts are on standby to assist in transporting guests with disabilities, outside the track on Speedway property and in the infield. (See next section for details)
• Buses - Courtesy buses are available to transport guests from FREE Lots 7 & 10 to bus plazas at the speedway at no charge. Please see maps on page 23.
See pages 38-39 for tram, infield tram shuttle and bus plaza map.
DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE CARTS • Golf carts can be accessed through the Guest Information Centers (See map on pages 28-29 for locations), by contacting one of our Checkered Flag Committee members or any radio equipped Speedway Staff member
• Guests should expect delays during peak times
• To service all guests in need of this free service in a timely manner, use of these carts is restricted to the disabled guest and one companion or family member at peak times
• Vans in the Hospitality Areas are also available during pre-race to transport guests with disabilities to the pre-race activities area (track schedule and weather permitting) and grandstand seating areas
• For the safety of all guests, disability assistance carts may not be operational immediately following the conclusion of the event. DIS staff will determine when conditions are safe to resume operation.
For more information about the Speedway’s disabilities services, contact a Speedway staff member, call our Ticket Office at 1-800-PITSHOP (748-7467) or for hearing impaired TDD# (386) 947-6700 or 866-ISC-TRAK (472-8725), or visit the Guest Information Centers located throughout the Speedway property. Since the Speedway covers several hundred acres and has plenty of activities to experience, we suggest that these guests bring a wheelchair or walker, if needed. Accessible picnic benches and grandstand seating are available throughout the property.
ELEVATORS
Elevator Access - The following is a list of elevators and the grandstand sections they will reach. To accommodate all guests with disabilities in a timely manner, we must limit the number of people riding the elevators to the guest and one companion (or family member). It is the responsibility of speedway elevator attendants to see to it that elevator access is provided to individuals with disabilities, including those whose
condition may not be readily apparent. Proof of disability is not required.
• East Elevator - located (outside) behind the NEXTEL Tower Sections R-U with access to:
-Level 4 NEXTEL and Earnhardt Towers - all sections
-Level 3 Weatherly Tower Sect. A-C
-Level 2 Campbell Grandstand
• West Elevator - located (outside) behind Petty Tower Sections X-Z with access to:
-Level 4 NEXTEL and Petty Towers - all sections
-Level 2 Campbell Grandstand and Roberts Chair
• East NEXTEL Tower Elevator - located (inside) East entrance of tower
-Levels 5, 6 & 7 NEXTEL Tower Suites
-Level 4 NEXTEL and Petty Towers - all sections
-Level 3 NEXTEL Tower Section E-O
-Level 2 Roberts Tower Section K-L and Campbell 200-level Suites
• West NEXTEL Tower Elevator - located inside West Entrance of the NEXTEL Tower with access to:
-NEXTEL Tower Suites 500, 600 and 700 levels
-Campbell Suites - 200 Level
(Note: This elevator does not access any grandstand wheelchair seating areas.)
• Superstretch Elevators - located on the Backstretch, under Lund Grandstands. All elevators will access the Terrace Club (Level 3) where the disabled seating is located. The elevator, farthest west, is the only elevator that will access the restrooms on the second level. A Speedway representative will be on Level 3 with a key to access that elevator as is needed.
• Paddock Club Suites - (infield) elevator located on East and West ends
Restrooms
Restrooms are available throughout the Speedway, including grandstand and infield areas. See map in Fan Guide.
Wheelchairs
• Guests in need of renting a wheelchair or ECV may contact the Chamber of Commerce in Daytona Beach at (386) 255-0981 for rental referrals
• Wheelchairs for visitors of DAYTONA USA are available in limited quantities at the Guest Services desk for use while inside the DAYTONA USA attraction
• Guests may bring their own wheelchairs and ECV’s for personal use while visiting the Speedway
• Assistive Listening Devices - amplified headsets are available for assisted listening in DAYTONA USA’s “Daytona 500 Movie” pre-show area and inside the Pepsi Theater. Ask a DAYTONA USA
staff person for assistance. Also, CDs with the Fan Guide are available for hearing impaired.
• TDD Telephone Lines - located at the Guest Services desk inside DAYTONA USA and in the Infield Care Center.
SERVICE ANIMALS The Speedway recognizes the importance of service animals in assisting guests with visual and other impairments. These animals are welcomed throughout the property, but must remain leashed and harnessed at all times. Guests are required to bring their own pet waste disposal bags. Guests who bring service animals may request wheelchair seating to accommodate the service animals safely and comfortably.
