Attending the Daytona 500? Where to buy tickets, road closures, parking, and more you need to know

If you are one of the tens of thousands going to the Speedway to watch the race that day, you will want to make sure you have your ticket, that you know where to park, and that you plan accordingly as traffic will be heavily congested.

Daytona 500: A rich, storied history on the Fun Coast

Daytona Beach became the unofficial “Birthplace of Speed” in 1903 when two men argued over who had the fastest horseless carriage and decided things in a race on the white, hardpacked sand along the Atlantic Ocean.

Daytona 500 purse in high gear, topping $23 million

The Daytona 500 purse grew steadily since the race’s inception in 1959. Lee Petty took home nearly $20,000 for winning the inaugural “Great American Race.”

All-Star MVP award to be named after Kobe Bryant, NBA announces

The All-Star Game MVP award will now be named after NBA legend Kobe Bryant. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Saturday evening in Chicago. 

NASCAR renames championship trophy after France family

The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded NASCAR in 1947, as well as his son, Bill France Jr., who elevated the sport to national prominence as chairman from 1972 to 2003.

Orlando Pride signs Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod

Orlando Pride has signed Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod, the Club announced today. McLeod, who has compiled a historic tenure with the Canada Women’s National Team, will join the Club on a one year deal with an option for an additional year. 

Kobe, Gianna Bryant memorial: Ticket registration for ‘Celebration of Life’ at Staples Center now open

Pre-registration is available now for fans who want to purchase tickets to the "Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant." Tickets to the public memorial will be available to purchase through Ticketmaster starting on Wednesday, February 19 at 10 a.m. There is a two-ticket limit per purchaser.

UEFA bans Man City from Champions League for 2 seasons

English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned by UEFA from the Champions League for two seasons on Friday for “serious breaches” of spending rules in a seismic ruling against one of world football's wealthiest clubs.

Mamba Sports Foundation renamed in honor of Gigi Bryant

In commemoration of Gianna Bryant, the Mamba Sports Foundation has decided to rename themselves as the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. 

President Trump to give command to start engines at Daytona 500

Trump has hosted previous NASCAR champions at the White House and last October awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to motorsports titan Roger Penske.

Daytona 500 sells out for 5th straight year

All reserved grandstand seats have been purchased for the 62nd running of “The Great American Race," the Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday.

Suarez wrecks in qualifier, fails to land Daytona 500 spot

Daniel Suarez’s No. 96 Toyota got sandwiched between a pair of Fords headed to pit road midway through the first of two qualifying races Thursday night.

Activity picking up at Daytona International Speedway
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Activities are picking up at Daytona International Speedway, ahead of the Daytona 500. On Thursday, Bubba Wallace performed a tandem jump with the U.S. Air Force, skydiving his way into the speedway.

Kaepernick to release memoir through his publishing company

The former NFL quarterback who knelt during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality announced he's writing a memoir through his own publishing company.

NASCAR signs Verizon to upgrade wireless, wifi at 12 tracks

The deal will improve connectivity at the 12 tracks owned by NASCAR — a problem fans have complained about for years.