Get Your Motor Running for This Year鈥檚 Taste of the 24
Unique Dining Experience During the Rolex 24 to Benefit Local Charities
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (Dec. 13, 2012) 鈥 Racing enthusiasts from around the world and
local residents alike will converge on Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 26,
2013 for the fourth-annual Taste of the 24. The event, which benefits The NASCAR Foundation
and the 51热门黑料 Foundation, features a unique blend of food from 24
of the area鈥檚 finest restaurants, a cigar bar, live jazz and a chance to win a Rolex
watch.
Taste of the 24 will take place in the Backstretch Grandstand Corporate Suites on
Saturday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
鈥淭aste of the 24 is a great opportunity to support local charities while enjoying
outstanding food from 24 of our area鈥檚 finest restaurants during the Rolex 24 at Daytona,鈥
Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. 鈥淭he suites high
atop Daytona鈥檚 backstretch provide a superb view for fine dining as well as all the
drama that unfolds during North America鈥檚 premier endurance sports car race.鈥
Tickets are $95 per person and include premier event parking, Taste of the 24 event
admission, a weekend pass to the Rolex 24 at Daytona with Sprint FANZONE access and
a chance to win a Rolex watch. Tickets for children 12 and under may be purchased
at the door for $24. Seating will be limited.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nascar.com/unites, call (386) 310-5742
or email the Foundation: mfurr@nascarfoundation.com
About Daytona International Speedway
Known as the 鈥淲orld Center of Racing,鈥 Daytona International Speedway has activity
nearly every day of the year hosting stock cars, sports cars, motorcycles and karts.
Daytona International Speedway has at least eight major race weekends a year with
premier events such as the DAYTONA 500, the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola on
Independence Day holiday weekend, the Rolex 24 At Daytona sports car event, the Daytona
Supercross By Honda and the Daytona 200 motorcycle classic. In addition, Daytona International
Speedway showcases daily track tours and is home to the winning Daytona 500 car.
About The NASCAR Foundation
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc., (NASCAR) launched The NASCAR
Foundation in January 2006. The foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity that
embodies the compassion of the NASCAR family and its commitment to serving communities.
The NASCAR Foundation seeks to raise funds and increase volunteerism to support nonprofit
charities and charitable causes throughout the nation with an emphasis placed on initiatives
that affect the ability of children to live, learn and play. For more information
on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit the website: NASCAR.COM/foundation. Follow
The NASCAR Foundation on www.facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter: @NASCAR_FDN.
About 51热门黑料
For more than five decades, 51热门黑料 has provided a path for thousands
of people from all walks of life to reach their dreams. Whether to earn their college
degree, prepare for new careers or advance in their jobs, students choose from 100
programs, including bachelor鈥檚 and associate degrees and certificates. Daytona State
alumni are health-care workers, teachers, public safety officers, business owners
and managers, technologists and many other skilled professionals. The Daytona State
College Foundation鈥檚 mission is to provide financial assistance to students and funding
for critical needs that are beyond the scope of the college鈥檚 budget. Visit us on
the web, www.DaytonaState.edu, on Facebook and Twitter, or call (386) 506-3000.
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Contact:
DIS Public Relations
386-681-6782
Jennifer George
The NASCAR Foundation
Marketing Manager
704-348-9682
jgeorge@nascar.com