Preseason Thunder schedule set

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Bands, pit stop demonstrations and inquisitive fan forums with drivers are just some of the exciting features fans will experience at the all new 2004 NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest at historic Daytona International Speedway.
Coinciding with January's NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Busch Series testing sessions at the "World Center of Racing," officials at the speedway announced dates for the unique Preseason Thunder Fan Fest.

The 5-10 p.m. events will be held on the following days:

Jan. 7 &14: Nextel Cup Fan Fest

Jan. 10: Craftsman Truck Fan Fest

Jan. 17 & 20: Busch Fan Fest


Scattered along the frontstretch outside the gates of legendary DIS, the fan festivals will feature show cars, bands, sponsor displays, race team haulers and other exhibits. The high-energy event will also include fan forums, engine building and pit stop demonstrations, silent auctions and food set in the shadow of one of motorsports most storied venues.

On each Fan Fest day, fan forums with drivers and NASCAR officials will be moderated by MRN, FOX or NBC celebrity announcers.

While all displays and entertainment outside is free to the public, tickets to enter the Nextel Cup events are $10; and $5 for the Busch and Truck events.

Fans purchasing tickets to the Cup, Busch and Truck Fan Fest events will receive gift bags that will include: driver's autographed pictures, Daytona USA admission vouchers, NASCAR Magazine, posters and other items.

Fans can also experience the high-speed excitement of all testing sessions free.

NASCAR Preseason Thunder annual testing sessions at Daytona International Speedway are as follows:

Jan. 6-8: Nextel Cup (odd owner's points)

Jan. 10-12: Craftsman Truck

Jan. 13-15: Nextel Cup (even owner's points)

Jan. 17-18: Busch Series (odd owner's points)

Jan. 20-21: Busch Series (even owner's points)


Proceeds from the NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest will benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp, NASCAR Wives Auxiliary, Speediatrics and Brenners Children's Hospital.
 
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