Daytona

Welcome To Rockville 2021 Music Performance Times, Onsite Experiences, and Food & Beverage Offerings Announced

Published

3 years ago

October 22, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With only a few weeks remaining until the return of Welcome To Rockville – which will also mark the grand finale of Danny Wimmer Presents’ 2021 festival season — onsite experiences and food and beverage offerings have been announced for Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience.

Held for the first time at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida from November 11-14, the milestone 10^th edition of Welcome To Rockville expands to four days for the first time ever this year and offers a can’t-miss lineup of amazing musical talent, including the final stop in the DWP x Metallica partnership as the metal giants perform two unique sets over two nights, plus headlining sets from Slipknot and Disturbed. There will also be appearances from Rob Zombie, Lynyrd Skynyrd (in their last North Florida performance), A Day To Remember, The Offspring and many more.

Welcome To Rockville performance times are now announced including the full rundown of headliners who will be rotating on two main stages each night:
www.welcometorockvillefestival.com/schedule

Attendees can stay up to date, plan their schedules and tune in for live updates by downloading the official Welcome To Rockville App. The app is available for download on iOS and Android platforms here: www.welcometorockvillefestival.com/mobileapp

As part of the successful partnership between DWP and Twitch, Welcome To Rockville is excited to announce the artists performing on the Twitch Stage, located in the Campgrounds. The stage will highlight performances by fan favorites who have performed on That Space Zebra Show: Battle For The Big Stage and DWPresents channel since the partnership started in June. All festival fans will have access to the Twitch Stage during festival hours with camper-only performances after the headliner each night. Performers include Afterlife, Them Evils, Zero 9:36, Magnolia Bayou, Lone Wolf, Widow7 and many more. See the full Twitch Stage lineup at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com or in the app.

Fans from around the world can tune in to “That Space Zebra Show” hosted on DWPresents Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/dwpresents) throughout the Welcome To Rockville weekend for select livestreamed performances, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content. “That Space Zebra Show” on DWPresents Twitch logged over 1 million live views for DWP’s first three festival streams (Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, Aftershock) leading up to the Welcome To Rockville finale. The Twitch party kicks off on Wednesday night live from the Twitch Stage, located in the campgrounds and continues all weekend long with a festival wrap-up live from Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. Exact performances and stream times to be announced on November 8.

Additionally, Welcome To Rockville is excited to announce that SiriusXM’s Octane channel will be broadcasting throughout the weekend, bringing fans festival coverage, live music, interviews and backstage hangs with additional coverage airing on SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal and Turbo channels. For a sneak peek of Metallica at WTR, tune into SiriusXM’s Mandatory Metallica channel now through October 26 to hear their sets from Aftershock 2021.

Those attending Welcome To Rockville in-person will also be the first to learn the 2022 headliners for WTR, as the announcements will happen from the festival each night.

Festival and camping passes are on sale now at https://welcometorockvillefestival.com/.

In addition to more than 70 music acts over 4 days, attendees at Welcome To Rockville can enjoy some of the best food and drinks that the Daytona Beach area has to offer, as well as various sponsor activations and experiences.

The wide variety of onsite food and beverage offerings curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP’s affiliate concessionaire, includes Greek cuisine, comfort eats, burgers, pizza and BBQ, among others, with selections from the following local and regional restaurants: Pie Baby, Twisted Tots, Chicken Mac, Nacho, Angry Bird, Comfort Cooking, Funnel Cake, Greek Food Options, Mac N Cheese, Grumpy’s Ice Cream, Strawberry Fields, Spicy Pie Pizza, Shady Grove Wraps, Island Noodles, Bistro Italiano, Hebros, Nomi Island Eats, Ticas Burgers, Ticas Nugs, Jammin, Phat Daddy’s, Bangarang, Fistful of Tacos, Japanese Flair, Sweet Pete’s, Chinchillas, What’s The Catch, Momma’s Truck, Guanabana Truck, Smoothie Cart, Dogs/Phillys Cart, Stoked Poke, Happy Belly Bistro, Smokin’ R BBQ, Ubora Coffee Truck and Cosmic Charlie. For more details, visit https://welcometorockvillefestival.com/foodfunandmore/

Additional food & beverage, and other experiences onsite include:

Caduceus Wine Garden – Highlighting Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards, owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and PUSCIFER.
Demons Behind Me – An inspirational clothing line from Jacksonville, FL that offers hardcore designs with nothing but a positive message. The Demons Behind Me mantra brings together a community focused on moving forward and leaving the past behind no matter what that may be.
DRIPBaR – The DRIPBaR offers a variety of micronutrients through IV vitamin therapy to fuel your body to perform at your peak state. Make sure you arrive at the starting line, fully fueled and powered up. Visit the booth in the Lobby to get your Allstar IV, Restoration IV or IM Energized B12 shot.
Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live Dreams Program – Fxck Cancer’s mission is to fight cancer by raising awareness and education about early cancer detection and prevention, ultimately putting an end to late-stage cancer diagnosis. Through our Dyin 2 Live Dreams program, we look to enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them a VIP experience that we hope will bring joy, inspiration, and courage.
Heavy Tiki Bar Presented By Kraken Rum – Release your inner Kraken and say “aloha” to your Welcome To Rockville weekend with a stop at the must-visit destination bar on site and cool off with specialty island cocktails like a frozen daiquiri or rum punch.
Jack Daniel’s Char House – Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop by the Jack Daniel’s Char House for a sensory experience and grab a taste of Tennessee with one of our featured specialty cocktails!
Mortus Viventi – Mortus Viventi was started to fight for the rights of musicians by invoking change within the music industry, reinvesting all proceeds towards helping local musicians. They will debut 10 unique tarot card designs in one of the largest gothic retail activations ever seen at Welcome to Rockville.
Original Gummi FunMix – Original Gummi FunMix® is a line of fun, innovative, mouthwatering gummies in next-level combinations of shapes, flavors and colors. The brand is proud to be the exclusive candy sponsor of the 2021 Welcome to Rockville festival, and is excited to offer festival-goers a taste of its newest launch, Tropical Fish Party®. Fans can stop by the Original Gummi FunMix® station onsite and transport their taste buds to a tropical paradise party, give Nipper the mechanical shark a ride and #freetheparty on their oversized selfie wall.
Take Me Home – Not for profit, volunteer-based foundation that has been saving the lives of homeless animals since 2001. Stop by their booth to win cool prizes, enter raffles and help our furry friends save lives!
The Blackened Bar – Welcome To Rockville is proud to continue the collaboration with Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey. The pop-up will feature Blackened, a super-premium American whiskey blend, crafted by the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and finished in the earth-shattering music of Metallica. This exciting collaboration marks the latest in a long line of amplified guest experiences only available through Danny Wimmer Presents music festivals.
The Music Experience – Featuring all the elements that are involved in making music in a professional band setting, this interactive exhibit features guitars, basses, amps, drums, keyboards, and electronic gear that are used by today’s most popular bands. After laying your hands on the hottest equipment available, you will walk away feeling like a rockstar and you may even see one there, too.
TWLOHA – You can stop by the To Write Love on Her Arms tent to share something you need to say or find something you need to hear. Check out the merch, learn how to get connected to local mental health resources, and be reminded that hope and help are real. Your story matters here.

Welcome To Rockville partners include: Authentic Mosh Apparel, Blackcraft, Bud Light, Bud Light Seltzer, Capital Vacations, Curaleaf, Demons Behind Me, ESP Guitars, Fxck Cancer, Go RVing, Original Gummi FunMix, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jose Cuervo, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Mortus Viventi, Parlor, Revolver & Inked Magazine, Sator, Space Zebra, Take Me Home, The Music Experience, Three Olives Vodka, TickPick and TWLOHA.

Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. After welcoming sold-out crowds of 90,000-plus for the past three events, the move to Daytona International Speedway will allow Welcome To Rockville to continue to grow and provide more enhanced audience experiences. A recent $400 million renovation of the Speedway and additional $200 million invested in the surrounding area in recent years has transformed the destination into a world-class facility, including numerous hotels within walking distance, many dining options and expanded space for camping, allowing Rockville attendees a convenient and well-rounded experience.

Daytona International Speedway is located at 1801 West International Speedway Blvd, in Daytona Beach, Florida. It’s just minutes away from the Daytona Beach International Airport, and less than two hours from Jacksonville and Orlando.

For more information on #WelcomeToRockville, visit:
Website: www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welcometorockville
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rockvillefest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometorockville

Auto Racing

Chris Buescher Wins, Bubba Wallace Clinches Playoffs at Daytona’s Coke Zero 400

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2 years ago

August 27, 2023

Mike Brodsky

Photo Credit: Rafael Crisostomo

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Florida National News) – Chris Buescher has won the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, and Bubba Wallace has secured the 16th and final spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. This will be Wallace’s first time racing for a championship.

Chris Buescher in Victory Lane after the Coke Zero 400. Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky (Florida National News)

Wallace had entered the race in 16th place, but a victory from a driver below the cut line could have knocked him out of the playoffs. An early accident took out several drivers including Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney, and several others. A spectacular crash late in the race by Ryan Preece had him flipping at least ten times over the grass. Fortunately, he was able to exit the vehicle.

Bubba Wallace clinches Playoffs. Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky (Florida National News)

The sixteen drivers in the Playoffs include the points leaders William Byron, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Chris Buescher, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Michael McDowell, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Bubba Wallace.

NASCAR’s first Playoffs Round of Sixteen race takes place next weekend at Darlington, Sunday, September 3rd. Each three-week round of the playoffs will reduce the field by four drivers, leading up to the Season Finale on Sunday, Nov. 5th at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the final four drivers competing for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Be sure to stay tuned to Florida National News (www.FloridaNationalNews.com) and Florida Sports Channel (www.FloridaSportsChannel.com) for more.

Auto Racing

Last Chance For NASCAR Playoffs at Coke Zero 400 in Daytona

Published

2 years ago

August 25, 2023

Mike Brodsky

Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky (Florida National News)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Florida National News) – NASCAR fans are already packing the Daytona International Speedway as the regular season comes to its finale Saturday, August 26, with the Coke Zero 400. While fifteen drivers have already secured a spot in the playoffs, the 16th is still up for grabs based on the race results.

Fans at Daytona International Speedway. Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky (Florida National News)

The fifteen drivers who are already guaranteed a spot in NASCAR’s first Playoffs Round of Sixteen race at Darlington, Sunday, September 3rd include the current points leaders Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher, Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell. The top two drivers, Truex and Hamlin, will compete Saturday night to win the Regular Season Championship. There are seventeen drivers who are competing at the Coke Zero 400 for that final spot in the postseason. Bubba Wallace is currently in 16th place, and could clinch with 24 points. Ty Gibbs and Daniel Suárez could clinch with enough points to pass Wallace or with a victory. AJ Allmendinger, Alex Bowman, Chase Elliott, Austin Cindric, Justin Haley, Ryan Preece, Aric Almirola, Todd Gilliland, Corey LaJoie, Erik Jones, Austin Dillon, Harrison Burton, Chase Briscoe and Ty Dillon need to win on Saturday night to secure their spot in the playoffs.

Bubba Wallace competes for a spot in the Playoffs. Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky (Florida National News)

Each three-week round of the playoffs will reduce the field by four drivers, leading up to the Season Finale on Sunday, Nov. 5th at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the final four drivers competing for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Joey Logano is the reigning champ after winning in Phoenix last season.

The action begins Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to stay tuned to Florida National News (www.FloridaNationalNews.com) and Florida Sports Channel (www.FloridaSportsChannel.com) for more.

Daytona

Paasch Makes Another Last-Second, Daring Pass to Win His Second Straight DAYTONA 200

Published

3 years ago

March 12, 2022

FNN SPORTS

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Daytona International Speedway // TOBC Racing’s Brandon Paasch executed his DAYTONA 200 plan to perfection Saturday, loitering around at the back of a four-rider pack until the time was right to pull the trigger on his Triumph Speed Triple RS.

Brandon Paasch (center), raises his first place Daytona 200 trophy as second place rider Cameron Petersen (left) and third place rider Sheridan Morais also celebrate in Ruoff Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway Saturday, March 12, 2022. Photo: Rafael Crisostomo/Florida National News.

As it turns out, the 20-year-old had just the right amount of ammo at his disposal. He exited the Le Mans chicane in fourth place, went down low on the banking, and started making moves until delivering the final dagger with a double-draft pass on Cameron Petersen and Sheridan Morais at the finish to win his second successive DAYTONA 200 – this one by just .007 of a second.

Brandon Paasch showcases his prizes for winning the 2022 Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway Saturday, March 12, 2022. Photo: Rafael Crisostomo/Florida National News.

Paasch had spent his afternoon at Daytona International Speedway lurking at the back of the lead group – no matter how many riders it consisted of. But when it came down to his final pit stop, the only way he was going to be in a position to battle for victory was to take on just fuel and not tires.

The New Jerseyan got in and out of the pits quickly and found himself just behind the duo of SYNTAINICS Racing’s Morais and Squid Hunter’s Josh Hayes, the pair smartly squabbling over second and all the while pulling themselves to the back of Petersen, the South African alone and helpless as he watched his four-second lead evaporate all too quickly. Suddenly, it was a four-rider race to the finish and the man at the back was the man at the front when he needed to be. At the finish.

Paasch beat Attack Performance Yamaha’s Petersen by the .007 margin with Morais third, another .057 behind, with Hayes fourth and .126 of a second from victory.

Fifth place went to Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Richie Escalante, some 46 seconds behind Paasch, but well clear of four-time Daytona 200 winner Danny Eslick on the second TOBC Racing Triumph.

TSE Racing’s Harry Truelove, who races in the British Superbike Series, was just a tick behind Eslick at the finish and some eight seconds ahead of Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Geoff May. Disrupt Racing’s Hayden Gillim and Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC’s Josh Herrin rounded out the top 10.

Pole-sitter Herrin was in the lead group when he ran out of fuel on his way to the first pit stop, coasting to pit lane and losing gobs of time in the process; and 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Jake Gagne, who qualified third-fastest, lasted only a few laps in the 200 before pulling out due to back pain from his crash in the morning warm-up session.

Paasch averaged 113.162 mph in winning the race and he also set the fastest lap of the race, a 1:49.959, en route to snagging his second Rolex watch.

Paasch, who gave Yamaha its 27^th victory in the 2021 Daytona 200, brought Triumph its fourth victory in the 200 and the first since Eslick won on a TOBC Triumph in 2014.

The race was red-flagged on the seventh lap when Jose Lloreda crashed exiting the chicane, leaving debris on the racetrack.

DAYTONA 200 Top-10 Finishers

Brandon Paasch (Triumph)
Cameron Petersen (Yamaha)
Sheridan Morais (Yamaha)
Josh Hayes (Yamaha)
Richie Escalante (Suzuki)
Danny Eslick (Triumph)
Harry Truelove (Yamaha)
Geoff May (Suzuki)
Hayden Gillim (Suzuki)
Josh Herrin (Ducati)

Mission King Of The Baggers
It seems that no matter what kind of motorcycle you race at Daytona International Speedway, strategy and timing are so important on the run to the checkered flag.

In Saturday’s Mission King Of The Baggers race two, Ulsterman Jeremy McWilliams made a perfect pass, at the perfect time, to take the victory. The Mission Foods/S&S Cycle Indian Challenger racer has competed on all kinds of motorcycles, and in road races all over the world (including Daytona nearly 20 years ago), and he put his experience and racecraft to good use when he rocketed past Roland Sands Design Indian rider Bobby Fong, who was in the lead on the final lap. With the finish line in sight, McWilliams’ teammate Tyler O’Hara also drafted past Fong to take second place, relegating Fong to third. It was an all-Indian podium in the Harley-Davidson versus Indian Big Twin racing series.

Twins Cup
The final event of the day was in Twins Cup, and their second race of the weekend was, once again, action-packed. Fluid on the track caused multiple riders to crash on the opening lap, and the race was red-flagged and restarted with a five-lap sprint to the checkers. Eight riders were at the front and in it to win as the laps wound down. At the checkered flag, Cycle Tech Yamaha rider Hayden Schultz got the win, which was the first of his MotoAmerica career. Veloce Racing Aprilia’s Jody Barry finished second, just .241 of a second behind Schultz, and Italian expatriate Tommaso Marcon, .256 of a second behind Barry, rounded out the podium in third in a wild-card ride for Robem Engineering Aprilia.