It’s time for NASCAR again! As you head down to Daytona International Speedway for the season opening NASCAR events, consider these hardcore race fan friendly places to stay, eat and play while you are there!

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Hundreds of goodie bags have already been distributed to the race teams in North Carolina so you never know who you will meet when you go to these locations.

If you are looking for a place to park your tent, camper or RV, call 1-800-576-8471 or go to www.rvonthego.com to make a reservation at Bulow RV Resort in Flagler Beach, FL or Sunshine Holiday Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL. These RV resorts, managed by Equity LifeStyle Properties, offer up-scale camping arrangements and tons of amenities and activities for hardcore race fans like a fitness center, dance clubs, golfing, horseback riding, water sports and concerts.

If you are not looking to “rough it” during Speedweeks, head to the Days Inn Daytona Beach - Speedway. Offering great rates and discounts, a sparkling outdoor pool, and close accessibility to all the action in Daytona Beach, it is only one mile away from Daytona International Speedway. The staff at HardcoreRaceFans.com has stayed here and loved it! Call 386-255-0541 or visit http://daytonadaysinn.com/ for more information and to make reservations.

Once you have found a place to stay, your next dilemma is where to eat!

For a fun, educational and delicious treat, head to Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory. Offering free tours with samples Monday through Friday, six times a day, this 80-year old family owned company is a must-see in Daytona Beach. Voted “Best Food Finds” by Southern Living Magazine, this quaint shop has all your favorite treats and has offered old fashioned goodness since 1925. Call 1-800-969-2634 or visit www.AngellandPhelps.com for more information.

If you are looking to eat a quality meal, visit Down The Hatch Seafood Company for the finest quality seafood and an amazing view. The restaurant overlooks the waters of Ponce de Leon Inlet and after eating you can take a stroll down historic Sailfish Drive to the beautiful beach and lighthouse. Open 11:30am – 9pm daily, this delectable eatery offers a wide variety of appetizers, sandwiches, dinners, desserts and more. Call 386-761-4831 or visit www.Down-The-Hatch-Seafood.com for more information.

Once you have a secured a place to sleep and filled yourself with amazing food, there are a wide variety of attractions on top of the always incredible action at Daytona International Speedway to occupy your time.

Right across the street from the Speedway is Speed Park, Daytona’s Ultimate Family Fun Center. Offering outdoor go-karts and drag racing excitement and an arcade, what more could you ask for? Try your hand behind the wheel of a go-kart on the “Super Speedway”, “Watkins Glen” and “Indy” or strap into one of the four head-to-head dragsters and go 0-75MPH in under three seconds! Call 386-253-FAST or visit www.speedparkdaytona.com for more information on how to get your adrenaline pumping.

If you want to witness some racing action besides what is on track at Daytona International Speedway, visit Volusia Speedway Park for the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals going on now through February 13th. Located about 30 minutes in-land from the Beach, Volusia can give you your dirt track fix during all the asphalt action of Speedweeks. Call 386-985-4402 or visit www.VolusiaSpeedwayPark.net for more information.

If you are still craving short-track racing, head 10 miles south of Daytona to New Smyrna Speedway. Offering events featuring Late Models, Modifieds, Winged Sprint Cars and Pro-Trucks from now through February 13th, you can feel the excitement of short-track racing in addition to the high-banked NASCAR action at Daytona International Speedway.

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