24 Jan 2015
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The fastest week of the year February 14-22 will be here before you know it! Budweiser Speedweeks 2015 at Daytona International Speedway kicks off February 14 with a race among races! The “Daytona Rising Escalator Duel!” You heard correctly. Before the Lucas Oil 200 ignites the atmosphere and the Sprint Unlimited NASCAR stars race for the cash, a showdown of vertical proportions will be had.
In this media only event, the escalator duel pits NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Austin Dillon and Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing, in a challenge to celebrate getting to the top of the new 150-foot grandstand. For some, attending Budweiser Speedweeks will be an opportunity to see firsthand the $400-million DAYTONA Rising project and a chance to be a part of history.
“Nothing says we love racing more than Budweiser Speedweeks 2015 starting on Valentines' Day!” said Tom Caradonio, executive director of the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It's a great time to be here, to enjoy the beautiful weather and to get an up-close look at the $400 million being invested in 'The World Center of Racing.'”
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Budweiser Speedweeks Events
- Daytona Rising Escalator Duel MEDIA ONLY EVENT, February 14, 2015
The first ever “DAYTONA Rising Escalator Duel” officially activate the new vertical transportation associated with its $400 million DAYTONA Rising redevelopment project. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Austin Dillon and Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing, will race to the top of the new 150-foot grandstand using the stairs and new escalators respectively. (This is a media only event.) - Lucas Oil 200 & Sprint Unlimited Doubleheader, February 14, 2015
The Lucas Oil 200 is the largest ARCA Racing Series event of the year. Presented by MAV TV Real and Menards, it's 80 laps and 200 miles of excitement. Then, under the lights, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars make their dash for the cash. - DAYTONA 500 Qualifying presented by Kroger, February 15, 2015
Be the first to see the new twist for this NASCAR Sprint series event! Traditionally a single-car qualifying event, it will switch to a group qualifying format. Results from this event set the stage for the Budweiser Duel February 19, 2015.
- Budweiser Duel, February 19, 2015
Expect an action-packed race under the lights to determine the starting line-up for the 57th DAYTONA 500! - NextEra Energy Resources 250, February 20, 2015
A thrill to the very end! Watch the tough NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event take to the high banks under the lights.
NASCAR Xfinity Series battle it out to the end against Sprint Cup Series drivers in an intense 300-mile race.
The race of a lifetime and a chance to witness the next chapter of The Great American Race! Watch the 57th Daytona 500 from the classic seats for the last time and be the first to see it from one of the brand new seats for the milestone 2016 race. Enjoy a fantastic flyover by the US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron.
Events During Budweiser Speedweeks Events
In addition to the great list of events hosted by Daytona International Speedway, be sure to check out some off the beaten path events held at historic Anderson –Price Memorial Building in Ormond Beach, historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, the Daytona Drive In Church and renowned Main Street Station:
- Racing History Program, February 14, 1 p.m.
Former NASCAR drivers and historians will be talking about racing and there will be a showing of a historical film about racing that dates from the Stanley Steamer "Rocket" to present day NASCAR. - 11th Annual Beach Racing Days, February 15, 2015
Travel back in time at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & learn about the 'wild and wooly roots' of the days of racing on Daytona Beach!
Collect autographs & help preserve the memory of Bill France, Sr.
Over 200 registered show cars will fill the grounds of the famous Daytona Beach Drive-In Church on A1A.Being held on the same day as the Daytona 500 Duel Qualifying Races, this show will draw people from all over the country.
Affordable Family Entertainment
Kids 12 and under are free in unreserved grandstands, the infield and Sprint FANZONE when accompanied by a paid adult, and kids 12 & under are just $10 in all reserved seating areas. For the DAYTONA 500, kids 12 and under are half-off all backstretch seats while supplies last.
What's New at Daytona International Speedway?
Approximately 40,000 new seats are ready in the Turn 1 side of the front stretch grandstands. The new grandstands are higher, providing optimum views from all seating locations. Construction is scheduled for completion in January 2016. Along with these new seats, first-class amenities will also be available including larger and more modern restrooms, escalators and elevators to help you access your seats and large football field size “neighborhoods” featuring concessions, merchandise & social areas.
To book a stay in the Daytona Beach area, or to get a copy of the Official Visitors Guide, visit DaytonaBeach.com.
About the Daytona Beach Area
The Halifax Area Advertising Authority, dba Daytona Beach Area CVB, is an 11-member board appointed by members of the Volusia County Council who oversee the spending of bed tax funds to market the Daytona Beach area to leisure and business travelers. The Daytona Beach area encompasses Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, Ormond-By-The-Sea, Ponce Inlet, South Daytona and Wilbur-By-The-Sea. The Daytona Beach area CVB works with area tourism and hospitality-related businesses, non-profit organizations, and event promoters, to represent the area to potential travelers, tour operators, travel agents, meeting planners, and travel media. For destination information, visit www.DaytonaBeach.com.
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