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DAYTONA 500 Champions Awarded Lifetime Membership to DAYTONA 500 Club

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Daytona International Speedway (DIS) today announced, as a gesture of recognition of the past DAYTONA 500 Champions and in celebration of the upcoming 50th running of the Great American Race, it will present the 24 living legends a lifetime membership to the prestigious DAYTONA 500 Club®.

Each champion, by way of their accomplishments on the track and in life, will receive lifetime access to the track’s infield hospitality and entertainment experience. Membership benefits include: a seat in Gatorade Victory Lane, access to the Club banquet & lounge, event souvenir packages, a Pre Race / NEXTEL FANZONE Access pass, infield parking and admission to the DAYTONA Experience for the Pepsi 400 and Speedweeks event weekends.

“The Champions of the DAYTONA 500 are the true reason this event has become NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious race,” said Robin Braig, president, Daytona International Speedway. “We hope they understand how much they mean to us and will come back each and every year – starting with this Feb.’s 50th Running.”

On February 17, 2008, DIS will mark a milestone with the historic 50th running of the DAYTONA 500. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-PITSHOP or visit www.raceticktets.com.

About DIS: Daytona International Speedway is the home of the "Great American Race" – the DAYTONA 500 – NASCAR's biggest, richest and most prestigious race in America and NASCAR's Pepsi 400 – The Mid-Summer Spectacular under the lights. Daytona boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe -- from stock cars, sports cars, go karts and motorcycles -- earning it the title of "The World Center of Racing." For more information, visit www.DAYTONA500.com.