Daytona International Speedway to allow fans to drive on track during Rolex 24 week

Zach Dean, The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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The 2022 motorsports season begins this weekend, and fans can once again be a part of it.

The NASCAR Foundation announced Friday that it will bring back the License to Drive event this Monday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Daytona International Speedway. The Speedway hosted a similar event last summer.

This time around, however, participants who pay $50 per vehicle will have the chance to drive their car for two laps around Daytona's 3.56-mile road course, experiencing what IMSA drivers did all weekend during the Roar Before the Rolex 24.

“We’re excited to bring back this fundraising event which has become a fan favorite” said Nichole Krieger, NASCAR Foundation Executive Director. “The support we received from the community last year during our first-ever License to Drive event at Daytona International Speedway was incredible and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back at The World Center of Racing.”

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Over 500 cars took their turn driving at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday.
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Monday's event will provide guests the opportunity to take their street legal vehicles around the track at 55 mph. No passing will be allowed and all participants will be required to stay in their vehicle at all times.

Participants behind the wheel must have a valid driver’s license. Each vehicle must be equipped with enough seatbelts for all passengers and vehicles deemed unsafe by track staff will not be allowed onto the track surface.

No motorcycles, RV’s or tractor trailers will be allowed.

Fans can register online at www.NASCARfoundation.org/drive. On-site registration will also be available at Lot 6 beginning at 2 p.m. Monday. Entry to the area will be at Gate 70 off Midway Avenue.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Fans allowed to drive on Daytona road course before Rolex 24