Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your Engines! Start planning your trip to the 2009 Daytona 500 on February 15th in Daytona Beach, Florida. The “Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing” kicks off the NASCAR season and is known to NASCAR fans across the country as “The Great American Race.” The 200 lap race, which began in 1959 and currently is part of the Sprint Cup Series, has hosted the racing’s best and has crowned some of the great NASCAR legends. The Daytona International Speedway becomes home to thousands of NASCAR ticket holders during Speedweeks and leads up to arguably the most prestigious race of the year when the Daytona 500 kicks off. Every February, one racer emerges as the best and takes home the Harley J. Earl Trophy in Victory Lane as well as a generous monetary prize. The winning car is displayed for one year following the win at the Daytona 500 Experience, which is a museum next to the Speedway. Ryan Newman took home the crown in 2008 and hopes to reclaim the title this year. Past champions that have become household names are Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough. Some of the greats have etched their names in NASCAR history and one more will be added to the list in 2009.

The Daytona 500 is an experience you won’t ever forget. Sitting in the bleachers at the Daytona International Speedway watching the cars wiz by at speeds approaching 200 mph is electrifying. The anticipation of a mistake and the raw speed on the track makes it an unforgettable experience for all who come. The Speedway sits just minutes away from the beautiful, white sandy beaches. Hotels, restaurants, and stores line the shore allowing your trip to the Daytona 500 become a vacation. The Florida sunshine, palm trees, and laid back lifestyle serves as a perfect host to the Super Bowl of the Speedway. You will certainly be missing out if you watch the 2009 Daytona 500 from your couch. If you want to taste the thrill of the first race of the season and feel the fury of the racers up close, then Daytona Beach is the place to be. Premium Seats USA can make coming to the Daytona 500 a reality. Wave your checkered flag because it’s time to go and get tickets to the best race of the year!