February 20, 2022: The Thunderbirds prior to the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.  (HHP/Tom Copeland)
Daytona International Speedway. (HHP/Tom Copeland)

Sold Out Crowd At Daytona 500 For Eighth Consecutive Year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daytona Int’l Speedway is a complete sellout for 65th running of the Daytona 500, as NASCAR prepares to open its 75th anniversary season in style.

Following on the heels of a January announcement of a reserved grandstand and camping sellout, Daytona Int’l Speedway (DIS) has now sold out of all ticket inventory for The Great American Race, including UNOH Fanzone admissions and all hospitality options.

The Daytona 500 opens the NASCAR Cup Series season this Sunday, Feb. 19. The sellout is the eighth consecutive.

DIS also announced the 66th running of The Great American Race will take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Fans can begin renewing their tickets immediately, and exclusive pre-sale options are available, to ensure their place in history for next year’s race.

“From the roar of the USAF Thunderbirds overhead to the sight of the sellout crowd on their feet as the field takes the green flag for the Daytona 500, there will be no place more electric than Daytona International Speedway this Sunday afternoon,” said DIS President Frank Kelleher. “Now there will be an even bigger spotlight on Thursday night’s Bluegreen Vacation Duel races, where fans will get to see the likes of seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and X Games gold medalist Travis Pastrana attempt to race their way into The Great American Race.”

Grandstand tickets are also available for the remaining Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth events, which give fans a chance to see all three NASCAR national series and the ARCA Menards Series.

This Week’s Schedule

Wednesday, Feb. 15 — Daytona 500 Qualifying Presented by Busch Light determines the front row for Sunday’s race
Thursday, Feb. 16 — Bluegreen Vacations Duel races set the field for the Daytona 500
Friday, Feb. 17 — NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race
Saturday, Feb. 18 — Doubleheader featuring the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner 300 and ARCA Menards Series 200                                                                                                                                                                          Sunday, Feb. 19 — NASCAR Cup Series opens season with the Daytona 500