2026 Daytona 500 NASCAR Race and Travel Packages - Nautilus Inn - Daytona Beach - Cup Ticket
EXPERIENCE THE 68th Annual Running OF THE DAYTONA 500

Package code NAS26-01NA
Our 2026 Daytona 500 Packages at the Nautilus Inn Daytona Beach Beachfront for the NASCAR Cup Series race offer your choice of great Daytona 500 tickets, a prime location with easy access to Daytona International Speedway and bus transportation to Daytona International Speedway. This is the perfect location to attend one of our Daytona 500 Packages. The Nautilus Inn features overview rooms, a coffee and muffin breakfast daily and each room has a kitchenette with refrigerator, stove and a microwave. Our NASCAR Daytona 500 Packages include on-site professional and knowledgeable Tour Representatives, race day essentials and options to enhance your experience such as Fanzone passes and scanner rentals.
Daytona 500 Race Tickets are in Section 390 (Turn 1 Middle) or you can upgrade to Sections 490 (Turn 1 Upper), Section 383 (Pit Out Middle), Section 378 (Pit Out Middle), 366-367 (Pit Out Middle), Section 336 (Pit in Middle, Section 435 (Pit In Upper), Section 339 (Pit In Middle), Section 363-365 (Pit Out Middle) or Sections 340-362 (Start/Finish Middle). All of these seats are Stadium Chair type seats and have good to great views of the entire track and pit road. Sections 390, 490, 383, 378, 366-367, 363-364 are to the 1st turn side of the Start/Finish Line and are a little closer to bus parking. Sections 336, 435 and 339 are located to the 4th turn side of the Start/Finsh Line and are a little further walk from our buses.

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Daytona International Speedway
Originally a course that went 1.5 miles down the highway, turned and then came back the same distance on the beach, the evolution of the "World Center of Racing" began with the opening of what is now Daytona International Speedway. Opened in 1959, this 2.5 mile tri-oval superspeedway is home to the "Great American Race"- the Daytona 500, the biggest, richest and most prestigous race in America. With the capacity to seat more than 168,000 fans, Daytona International Speedway offers banking of 3 degrees on the straightaways and 31 degrees in the turns- the most possible before the paving machines actually tipped over.
Drafting was birthed at this track when Junior Johnson discovered he could run faster by tucking his car in close behind another rather than running alone. DIS's Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest event has hosted many of the sport's greatest moments and possibly its greatest tragedy. In 1998 Dale Earnhardt took the checkered flag after his 20th attempt at the coveted title. Just three years later, the track took his life in a turn 4 wreck on the final lap of the race.
The infamous 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway promises close side-by-side competition and fast speeds approaching 200 miles per hour along with historical moments all along the way.

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Nautilus Inn - Daytona Beach
Golden sands and shining blue waters stretch for miles along the World's Most Famous Beach. Overlooking it all is the Nautilus Inn, the ideal vacation hotel. Privately owned, the Nautilus Inn offers the highest standard in guest services, as well as impeccable housekeeping and modern amenities. Soak up the Florida sunshine from an ocean-front sundeck with heated pool, chaise lounges and whirlpool.
Amenities and Service include:
24-Hour Front Desk
· AAA Discount
· AARP Discount
· Air Conditioning
· Alarm Clock
· All Non-Smoking Rooms
· Beachfront
· Bus Parking
· Coffee Maker
· Complimentary Parking
· Electronic Room Keys
· Elevator
· Family Friendly
· Free Continental Breakfast
· Free Self Parking
· Free Wireless Internet
· Golf Course Nearby
· Golf Nearby
· Hair Dryer
· Handicapped Accessible
· Heated Pool
· High Speed Internet
· Hot Tub
· In Room Safe
· Interior Room Entrance
· Laundry Facilities
· Linens/Towels
· Maid Service
· Meeting/Tour Groups Welcome
· Microwave
· Military Discount
· Motel
· Oceanfront Balconies
· Outdoor Pool
· Picnic Area
· Restaurant Nearby
· Rollaway Bed
· Voice Mail
· Wake Up Service
· Wireless
Welcome to our Daytona 500 Race Package! | |
Schedule and Itineary To Be Determined | |
Thursday, February 12th | |
3:30 pm | Bus departs for the Daytona Speedway (3 or 4 Day Ticket Packages only) |
4:05 pm | ARCA Menards Series Practice |
5:05 pm | Craftsman Truck Series Practice |
6:40 pm | NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions |
7:00 pm | Bluegreen Vacations Duels 1 and 2 |
6:30pm | Hospitality Desk - Meet your Tour Representative and pick up tickets |
Friday, February 13th | |
3:00 pm | Bus departs for the Daytona Speedway (3 or 4 Day Packages only) |
3:00 pm | Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying |
4:35 pm | Xfinity Series Practice |
5:35 pm | NASCAR Cup Series Practice |
7:05 pm | CWTS Driver Introductions |
7:30 pm | Fresh From Floida 250 NCTS Race |
7:00pm | Hospitality Desk - Meet your Tour Representative and pick up tickets |
and documents if not shipped to you. Meet & Greet is optional. | |
Saturday, February 14th | |
12:00 pm | Bus departs for the Daytona Speedway (2, 3 & 4 Day Packages only) |
10:30 am | NASCAR Cup Series Practice |
11:30 pm | Xfinity Series Qualifying |
1:30 pm | ARCA Menards Race |
4:40 pm | NXS Driver Introductions |
5:00 pm | United Rentals 300 NXS Race |
7:00 pm | Hospitality Desk - Meet your Tour Representative and pick up tickets |
and documents if not shipped to you. Meet & Greet is optional. | |
Sunday, February 15th | |
7:30 am | Bus departs for Daytona Speedway (All Ticket Packages) |
10:00 am | Gates, Midway, and FanZone* Opens |
1:40 pm | Daytona 500 Pre-Race Concert |
2:00 pm | Red Carpet Walk |
2:15 pm | NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions |
2:30 pm | Daytona 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race |
Monday, February 16th | |
11:00 am | Hotel check-out |
*Times above are subject to change without notice. Please verify your itinerary! |