Category Archives: Daytona

15th Annual 9/11 ‘Drive to Donate’ Scheduled This Saturday at Daytona International Speedway

September 9, 2020
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One Blood red buses line up at the Daytona International Speedway for the annual Drive to Donate event in honor of September 11th. Photo: Daytona International Speedway.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Daytona International Speedway // For the 15th year, Daytona International Speedway and OneBlood are partnering together to honor the victims of Sept. 11. This Saturday, Sept. 12th, the “Drive to Donate” blood drive will return to the “World Center of Racing,” bringing the Central Florida community together to…

September 2, 2020
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks. Photo: The Governor's Office.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN) — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and VISIT FLORIDA President & CEO Dana Young visited Daytona Beach to emphasize the critical importance of the tourism industry in Florida and to launch a new marketing campaign leading into the Labor Day holiday weekend. “This new intrastate marketing campaign is the latest step we’re…

July 1, 2020
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Officials at Daytona International Speedway announced today a plan to introduce a return of fans to the iconic venue for the sports car classic IMSA WeatherTech 240 At DAYTONA on Saturday, July 4. Working closely with public health officials and local, state and federal authorities on amended safety protocols and procedures, the…

March 19, 2020
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The city of Daytona Beach will experience an event that occurs only once a century. It is called Date Meets ZIP. The date of 3-21-20 will match one of the city’s ZIP Codes of 32120. This rare occurrence will be recognized by a special postmark. A Special stamp cancellation will be available…

March 11, 2020
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Racers bend the corner in their bid for the trophy during the 2019 Daytona 200. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Daytona International Speedway // A first-time Bike Week At DAYTONA doubleheader is set for Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, with the 79th annual DAYTONA 200 presented by Comoto pairing with the DAYTONA TT for a unique day-night experience. The DAYTONA 200 leads off with an 11 a.m.…

February 19, 2020
Written by: Willie David
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NASCAR driver Ryan Newman walks out of Halifax Medical Center with family on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 after being treated for injuries related to his horrific last-lap crash during the 62nd DAYTONA 500 two days before. Photo courtesy of Roush Fenway Racing.

DAYTONA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been treated and released from Halifax Medical Center after being involved in a horrific Daytona 500 crash, according to a statement released today by Roush Fenway Racing. Newman’s health gradually improved once treatment began. He progressed to being awake and speaking with friends, family and…

February 19, 2020
Written by: FNN SPORTS
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DAYTONA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – FNN News Network VP of Production & Programming Jenny Rosario de Casiano issues a statement to Ryan Newman following his horrific crash during this year’s DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway Monday night.…

February 17, 2020
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – After Ryan Newman’s violent airborne wreck during the 62nd DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway within seconds of the checkered flag, Newman’s condition left a lot of questions for fans and media members alike. At 10:30pm, NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve O’Donnell provided a brief update on Newman’s condition:…