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The 2011 NASCAR season prepares for night racing at Bristol this weekend and the field for The Chase is just about set.  This is an exciting time of the season for NASCAR fans everywhere.  This Saturday the Sprint Cup will pack 43 cars into Bristol Motor Speedway to race under the lights, and in just a few weeks the NASCAR "playoffs" will open up at Chicagoland Speedway (GEICO 400) for the track's first Chase appearance.

The green flag will be waved in a few hours for tonight's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. In only 7 months, the 2012 NASCAR season will begin with the running of the Daytona 500. Have you ever imagined about sitting in the grandstands at Daytona for this historic race?

Yesterday's Daytona 500 was definitely a race for the ages. After an early crash that knocked out 14 drivers, 20-year-old rookie Trevor Bayne captured one of the most improbable victories in NASCAR history. What a great moment for the 160,000 fans who attended the race!

Book Your 2012 Daytona 500 Package with a low deposit!

The 2012 Daytona 500 Packages offer many options for the different NASCAR fan and can include some of the following amenities:
- Accommodations in the Daytona or Orlando Area
- Options on Great Seats for any of the Races
- Roundtrip Transfers to the Speedway
- Onsite Staff to Assist
- Options on Pre-Race Hospitality, Pit Passes, & Driver Appearances

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Sports Travelers headed to Florida for NASCAR’s season debut this month have a lot to watch out for, both on and off the track.

Daytona Beach will be packed with things to do before and after the Great American Race. Conveniently enough, the city of Daytona Beach has come up with a great guide to make sure you make the most of your time away from the track. And instead of destroying trees, just flipbook it! The 88-page online visitors’ guide walks you through everything from restaurants and nightlife to shopping and family fun.

Daytona Beach Visitors' Guide

On race day, a lot of eyes will be focused on where the rubber meets the road – literally. Daytona International Speedway reportedly spent around $20 million to repave the historic track for just the second time. The entire race surface was torn up, leveled and repaved in a process that was started after the July 5, 2010 Coke Zero 400 and finished earlier this year. A lot of time was spent making sure  track dimensions remained exactly

It’s back!

After a few years on hiatus, the web’s best source for sports travel information and entertainment is back on your iPod! Sports Traveler Radio (STR) is again live on iTunes and available to listen or download at www.SportsTraveler.net.

STR is packed with information on the world’s biggest sporting events from the top travel experts in the business. If you’re heading to the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, The Masters in Augusta, the Summer Games in London or any other major sporting event around the globe, STR is the podcast for you. Keep an eye out for features like special Sports Traveler deals and fun games and giveaways only offered to STR listeners.

The official Sports Traveler podcast revs up with the 2011 Daytona 500 show, which is now available on iTunes and SportsTraveler.net. In the year’s premier episode, host Nick Jakusz talks with Sports Traveler President Anbritt Stengele who brings several tips and ideas to make a trip to the Great American Race as enjoyable as possible.

“If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin’,” – anonymous cheater.

Of course, no self-respecting NASCAR driver would ever admit it, but come on, they all do it. With the margin of victory only a few tenths of a second, every team in every series is looking for that little edge.

Pushing the limits of cheating adds drama to one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

I guess the question teams need to ask themselves is whether the fine and loss of points is worth a win on Sunday.

I can’t help but think that the winner of any particular race put his car just a hair too low to the ground, or adjusted the spoiler just a tad more than allowed. The drama mounts at the post-race inspection…will he get caught?!

If drivers don’t try to adjust their cars beyond the allowable limit, do they really want to win bad enough?

The cheating vs. trying battle isn’t strictly NASCAR. Talk to Sammy Sosa’s corked bat (or his steroids?). Talk to Cecil Newton, who put a price tag on his BCS Championship Game-bound

What is a Sprint Fan Zone Pass?
- The Sprint Fan Zone is a great addition to see more of the racetrack prior to the start of the race.  It allows you to walk the track surface and onto pit road. This is also an opportunity to take part in a Q & A session with the drivers, viewing garage windows, photo opportunities, access to the Sprint Fandeck and MORE!

Where is the best place to sit?
- The Earnhardt, Petty, or Sprint Towers are the best option for a great view of the racetrack. The Towers are located on the front stretch across from the pits. The Sprint Tower is located directly in front of the start/finish line.

What location should I pick: Orlando or Daytona Beach?
- Daytona Beach is a great option to be close by the race track and to sit ocean side when you have a moment away from the race. The Orlando area is a great, lower cost option which also places you near Disney World. Take those tips into consideration to decide what is right for you and/or your group.

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Starting planning your trip to the 2011 Daytona 500 with Daytona 500 Travel Packages. Low deposits are now available for all packages. Sports Traveler is offerring many different options for the Great American Race including lodging in the Daytona and Orlando area. You can choose from attending the Sprint Cup race only, Nationwide Series & Sprint Cup, or all four weekend races including the Gatorade Duels 150 and Truck Series.

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When you purchase a 2010 Daytona 500 Package with Sports Traveler from March 2-May 31, you will automatically be entered to win a brand new MP3 Player!! All you have to do is reserve your trip to the 2010 Daytona 500 and you have a chance to win this great gift.

Sports Traveler is offerring Daytona 500 Packages in the Daytona Beach and Orlando area. These packages can be reserved for just the Sprint Cup, NWI & Sprint Cup, or ALL 4 Races. Daytona 500 packages also include roundtrip transportation to the track, on site staff to assist, plus options on Green Flag Hospitality, Pit Passes, Driver Appearances, and much more.

Certain rates do apply.  CLICK HERE for all rules and conditions for the Daytona 500 MP3 Giveaway.

Sports Traveler has released three new package options for the 2010 Daytona 500. Choose from the Hawthorn Suites Orlando Airport, Holiday Inn St. Augustine Beach, or El Caribe Daytona Beach. Book any of these packages with a $200 per person deposit today. Final payment will not be due until December 12.

Hawthorne Suites Orlando Airport
The Hawthorn Suites by Hyatt-Orlando Airport is located 70 miles from Daytona International Speedway. This all-suite property features a free full American breakfast daily, 2 hours cocktails each evening, Complimentary Airport Service, iron/ironing board in suite, hair dryer, refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, coffeemaker with coffee, 26" Cable TV, fitness center, and an outdoor heated pool.

Witht the Hawthorn Suites Packages, you will not have to worry about driving to the track. Motorcoach bus transfers are included from the hotel to the track on Saturday & Sunday. Packages are available for 2 or 3 nights with Sprint Cup tickets and 3 night accommodations