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15 February 2009 - Daytona

 

Daytona 500 raceSunday 15 February 2009 is a monumental day in the US motorsports calender - 51st Running of The Great American Race – the Daytona 500 NASCAR race – takes place on the mighty Speedway oval. 

NASCAR is a passion in the States and the season always starts with the most prestigious event on the calendar – the Daytona 500.  Loyal fans gather annually to celebrate the week long festival of auto racing and most would rather sell their Granny than give up their option on their preferred seat!   The Daytona Oval is hallowed ground for drivers too and a win on the high banks is akin to winning the Monaco F1 Grand Prix or the Le Mans 24 Hours.    

 

The 2007 Daytona 500 race produced the closest finish in the history of Daytona as Kevin Harvick overtook race veteran Mark Martin on the last corner to win by a bumper.  202 laps at a race pace of 190pmh, a series of lead changes, laps under caution and a last lap sprint is the kind of racing over 160,000 fans flock to see.

Our tour price includes a Superstretch grandstand seat for the Busch 300 race on Saturday and the Daytona 500 on Sunday and entrance to the infield Fanzone on Saturday. 

Away from the track there’s always plenty going on. The Daytona 500 Experience is a NASCAR themed attraction featuring high-energy thrills and interactive games for all ages. Here you can change tyres in a pit stop challenge or tackle the track in a choice of race car simulators. Locally, Hooters and the Belly Up Saloon will be doing a roaring trade and adding to the overall party atmosphere. 

Our holiday is based in Orlando where there’s also no shortage of entertainment. On International Drive you will be well placed to enjoy your free time, to visit the many attractions and enjoy the local shops and restaurants.

 

5 nights in Orlando

Thursday 12 February
Fly from London Gatwick Airport at 1140h by scheduled service of British Airways to Orlando arriving at 1625h local time.   Here you will be met and taken by coach to the Holiday Inn on International Drive where accommodation is reserved for you for five nights on room only basis.

Friday 13 February
At leisure in Orlando to shop, sightsee or visit one of the many theme parks.

Saturday 14 February
Depart early from the hotel by coach to Daytona and the Speedway Stadium.  The main race of the day is the Busch 300 and a superstretch grandstand seat is included.  Today you will also have access to the infield Fanzone.  From the boardwalk you can look down into the pits and, as each garage has a glass wall, you can watch the teams at work.  You will return to Orlando at the end of the day’s events.

Sunday 15 February
Early departure by coach for Daytona and the NASCAR 500 race.  A superstretch grandstand ticket is once again included.  You will return to the hotel at the end of the day’s events. 

Monday 16 February
Free in Orlando to enjoy as you wish.

Tuesday 17 February
Free until the mid-afternoon departure for the airport for the 1835h British Airways flight to London.

Wednesday 18 February
Arrival at London Gatwick Airport is scheduled for 0735h.

Price per person   
£1109
Single room supplement   
£240

             

        

Hotel

Holiday Inn

The hotel is located on International Drive, close to Wet ‘n’ Wild and Universal Studios.   In 14 acres there is a large outdoor pool, whirlpool, sun terrace and fitness centre.  The hotel has a cocktail lounge, pool bar and a choice of restaurants.  Bedrooms are spacious, most rooms have two double beds, bathroom, TV, telephone and extra amenities such as hairdryer, microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee maker.


If this tour itinerary doesn't meet your requirements, please call us to speak to one of our specialists. We will discuss your plans and we can design a tour to specifically suit your needs.
Whether you would prefer flights from a regional airport or would prefer to spend longer at the destination... we will be able to tailor make a tour to suit you - call us now on 0845 375 0300

The Circuit & Race Tickets


A numbered seat in the Turn 2 Tower grandstand on the Superstretch is reserved for you for Saturday and Sunday. Also included for Saturday is entrance to the infield Fanzone.

Fanzone entry for Sunday 15 February is available at a supplement of £50.

Daytona 500 Experience

 

Daytona 500 Experience

During your visit to the Daytona 500 race make a point of visiting the Daytona 500 Experience – an interactive theme attraction located at the Speedway Stadium. 

 

NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow The NASCAR Car of Tomorrow exhibit inside Daytona 500 Experience is a completed version of Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 DuPont Automotive Finishes Chevrolet complete with the Car of Tomorrow body design and features, highlighted by the rear wing.

Daytona 500 Champions Walk of Fame At the Daytona 500 Champions Walk of Fame, race fans, much like the world famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, can mill around the outside of the attraction gazing down at the 3x3 cement blocks that showcase the past 10 Daytona 500 champion’s handprints, right foot and autograph in the legendary cement. During the Pepsi 400 weekend, Kevin Harvick, champion of the 2007 Daytona 500 will partake in this special ceremony.

Richard Petty Driving Experience Strap in and Hold on! Experience real life racing thrills by riding shotgun in a 2-seat NASCAR-style race car driven by a professional instructor  or be in the driver’s seat with your hands on the wheel and your foot on the gas around the 31° banked turns of the historic 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway.

Interactive Simulators At ACCELERATION ALLEY, guests are pitted against each other to vie for the checkered flag in the Daytona 500. Daytona Dream Laps is an iWERKS motion simulator ride based on NASCAR's premier race, the Daytona 500. Take a fantasy ride in Toyota Tundra's Thunder Road. This two-seat full motion simulator allows riders to experience the thrill of racing in a Toyota Tundra and includes a 360-degree flip!

16-Second Pit Stop Challenge Grab an air gun, strap on some gloves, and try to beat the clock in this fast-paced test of skill as you try to try to beat the time of our pit crew in this lightening fast stop for gas and tires!

Pepsi IMAX Theatre The Pepsi IMAX Theatre at DAYTONA USA is the only place in Central Florida where fans can view "NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience" in 3D and the award-winning "The Daytona 500: The Movie. 

Winning Daytona 500 Car Be part of the biggest celebration of the NASCAR season and See the current Daytona 500-winning car in the exact condition it was when it crossed the finish line in Gatorade Victory Lane. Currently on display is the No. 29 Shell Chevrolet driven by Kevin Harvick who won the 49th annual Daytona 500 on February 18, 2007.

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