Coke Zero 400 – Daytona Beach, Florida
The Annual Coke Zero 400 is ready to roll in July! The 4th will be all that much better with this event offering some of the top drivers in NASCAR competing on the 31 degree banking track at the Daytona International Track in Daytona Beach. The mid-season classic race is considered to be one of the longest-running races in NASCAR history.
The race is held the first week of July and is held under the lights. This race is one that every driver wants to win since it is the only other Nextel Cup Series race held at Daytona with the other being the Daytona 500. There will be 160 laps of challenging racing to keep you enthralled with the ability of these drivers.
This is a NASCAR Spring Cup Series stock car race with Coca-Cola becoming the official soft drink provider and sponsor of the race in 2008. Winners of this race have included such greats as Jeff Gordon (1995 & 1998 & 2004), John Andretti (1997), Dale Earnhardt, Jr (2001), Tony Stewart (2005 & 2006) with Kyle Busch winning in 2008.
The top cars have been Ford with 15 wins, Chevrolet with 13 and Mercury with less than half with 7. Toyota made its first win in 2008.
There is a wide selection of seating options from the Superstretch Terrace Club to the Lockhart Tower so check out the availability and get your tickets to this super event early to assure you get to sit where you want to.
Daytona International Speedway means auto racing worldwide. This 480 acre motor sports complex boasts the most unique racing schedule of events in the world which earned it the title “The World Center of Racing.”
To get to the track you may want to follow the advice of those in the know. Here is what is suggested.
The Speedway, Daytona Beach Police and Florida Highway Patrol offer the following Traffic and Free Parking recommendations:
FRONTSTRETCH TICKET HOLDERS
(Oldfield, DePalma, Weatherly, Campbell, Roberts, Segrave, Keech, Lockhart grandstands and NEXTEL, Petty & Earnhardt Towers)
From the North (Jacksonville)
I-95 South to US-1 (exit 273)
South on US-1 to S.R. 40 (Granada Blvd.)
West (right) on S.R. 40 to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris Blvd. South to Parking Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the South (Melbourne)
I-95 to LPGA Blvd. (exit 265)
LPGA Blvd. East to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris South to Parking Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the East (Daytona Beach Area)
From A1A take any one of the area’s bridges to US-1
US-1 to Mason Ave.
West Mason Ave. to Clyde Morris Blvd.
North on Clyde Morris to Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the West (Orlando)
I-4 East to S.R. 44 (exit 118)
S.R. 44 East to US-1
US-1 North to S.R. 400/Beville Rd.
S.R. 400 West to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris Blvd. North to access Parking Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
SUPERSTRETCH TICKET HOLDERS
(Allison, Tiny Lund and Turn Two Grandstands)
From the North (Jacksonville)
I-95 South to US-1 (exit 273)
US-1 South to S.R. 5-A (Nova Rd.)
Nova Rd. South To S.R. 400 (Beville Rd.)
Beville Rd. West To Clyde Morris Blvd Clyde Morris Blvd. North @ ½ Mile to Bellevue Extension
Bellevue Extension West @ 2 miles to Lot 10
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the South (Melbourne)
I-95 North to S.R. 44 New Smyrna Beach (exit 249)
S.R. 44 East to US-1 (Dixie Freeway)
US-1 North to S.R. 5-A in Harbor Oaks
S.R. 5-A North to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd.)
Beville Rd. West to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris Blvd. North @ ½ Mile to Bellevue Extension
Bellevue Extension West to 2 miles to Lot 10
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the East (Daytona Beach Area)
From A1A, take any one of the area’s bridges to US-1
Go South on US-1 to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd.)
Beville Rd. West to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris Blvd. North @ ½ Mile to Bellevue Extension
Bellevue Extension West @ 2 Miles to Lot 10
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the West (Orlando)
I-4 East to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd.)
S.R. 400 East to Williamson Blvd.
Williamson Blvd. North to Parking Lot 10
NOTE: DURING PEAK TRAFFIC INGRESS TIMES TRAFFIC MAY BE DIRECTED TO CLYDE MORRIS BLVD. AND THEN TO BELLEVUE EXT. TO ACCESS LOT 10 FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
Exiting After The Race Go To US 1
After the race, for the fastest and least congested routes north, south and west of the Speedway, the Police Department and Highway Patrol suggest that you access Interstate 95 or Interstate 4 by going east from the Speedway to U.S. 1. From U.S. 1 you can access I-95 or I-4.
If you are thinking of packing a big picnic to take along, or bringing along a cooler of beer or other drinks you better re-evaluate those plans. Here is the listing of what is and what is not allowed in the facility for the races: Fans may enter ISC facilities with:
One soft side bag / cooler, no larger than 6 X 6 X 12 inches.
Examples include: a soft side insulated cooler, a scanner bag, a fanny pack, a purse, a diaper bag, or a binocular bag, etc.
This one bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, on a belt, etc.
The soft side insulated cooler may contain ice.
One clear plastic bag, no larger than 18 X 18 X 4 inches, to accommodate samples received and purchases made after fans have parked their cars. This one clear bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, etc. Clear plastic bags may not contain ice.
Note: Fans are allowed to bring in one each of the bags described above.
Binoculars, scanners, headsets, cameras, not in a bag, worn separately over the neck or on the belt and seat cushions carried separately are also allowed.
Seat cushion bags with compartments will be reviewed on an individual basis.
All items brought through a grandstand gate will be inspected.
The following may not enter the admission gates:
Firearms, Fireworks and items restricted by Local, State or Federal laws
Hard sided coolers, thermos and insulated cups of any size.
Items restricted by track policy:
No strollers, umbrellas, etc.
Any bags, backpacks, or containers larger than the allowed size.
While you are there for the Coke Zero 400 you may want to visit the 60,000 ft. interactive motor sports attraction featuring hundreds of multi-media attractions to get you in the true race mode. This is appropriate for all ages so go and enjoy.
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The Holiday Inn Express across from the racetrack has lowered their rates for race weekend. They have free parking and a shuttle on raceday too. It’s a good deal in a tough economy.