Daytona Fan Fest Announced

DAYTONA BEACH — Daytona International Speedway confirmed its Preseason Thunder Fan Fest dates as Jan. 15-16. The top NASCAR stars will be in attendance as race fans get a preview of Speed Weeks 2010 and the Daytona 500.

"The NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fests have become a great opportunity for fans and drivers to interact," Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig said. "What better way to get pumped up for the new NASCAR season than spending time with the stars of the sport at NASCAR's most storied race track."

For more information, call the Speedway at 800-748-7467.

Events scheduled at Daytona International Speedway through Speed Weeks 2010:

NOV. 2: Goodyear tire testing (Sprint Cup)

NOV. 5-8: Historic Sportscar Racing

DEC. 8-9: Grand-Am testing (sportscars)

DEC. 18-20: ARCA Series testing

DEC. 28-30: Daytona KartWeek By Cometic Gasket (go-karts)

2010

JAN. 8-10: Rolex 24 At Daytona testing; Roar Before The Rolex 24

JAN. 15-16: NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest (NASCAR driver appearances) Speed Weeks

JAN. 30-31: Rolex 24 At Daytona (sportscars)

FEB. 6: Daytona 500 qualifying; Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 ARCA Series race; Budweiser Shootout

FEB. 11: Gatorade Duel At Daytona qualifying races

FEB. 12: NextEra Energy Resources 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race

FEB. 13: Camping World 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race

FEB. 14: Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race
(from original article appearing on news-journalonline.com)