Weekend Activities

Strates Shows of Orlando brings its 80 years of carnival fun to the Rolex 24 Weekend. Experience the Midway atmosphere by taking a spin on the largest Ferris Wheel on the East Coast (150-foot high).

Held during the early hours of the Rolex 24 on Saturday, Jan. 29, the sixth annual Chili Cook-Off will have teams squaring off in the quest for the best Chili. A celebrity judging panel will deliver the final decision and the first-place prize.

Registration form (pdf)

Before the clock starts on the Rolex 24, compete in your own race in the seventh annual Daytona 5K Run & Fun Walk sponsored by LANE Construction, which is scheduled for Jan. 29 – the Saturday morning of the 49th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Runner/walkers will pound the same pavement that the sports cars will use prior to their twice-around-the-clock challenge.

Click here to visit the DAYTONA 5K Run & Fun Walk sponsored by LANE Construction website

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Celebrate the cars that the Rolex 24 At Daytona made famous during our Daytona Heritage Exhibition. Past Rolex 24 At Daytona overall champions and class winning cars will be on display throughout the weekend in the Sprint FANZONE, culminating in a five-lap, 24-car exhibition celebrating the rich tradition and history of North America's premier sports car event.

You’ll be hard pressed to find another place in the world where the greatest drivers are all signing autographs at the same time and in the same location. The Sprint FANZONE will host the giant GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series autograph session before the start of the Rolex 24 on Saturday morning, Jan. 29.

A must-see experience for all race fans and car lovers. Sounds of air-guns and drills cranking away, blaring engines and smells of rubber. Garage access starts at $10 and offers a great perspective on the Rolex 24.

Enjoy four days of sports car action in Daytona's historic infield inside the Daytona 500 Club as a member of the Champions Club. This exclusive package, available in both four-day and two-day packages, also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday of the Rolex 24, brunch on Sunday, garage access, Sprint  FANZONE access, an event program and much more.

After a thrilling first day and night of Rolex 24 racing, get your day started with a hearty breakfast at Cafe 24 Breakfast Garage.

With the roar of sports cars buzzing in the background, treat your palate to some exquisite wines and nibble on a variety of cheeses at our annual Wine and Cheese party during the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

The Taste of the 24 will feature a delicious blend of food and fast cars, with access all weekend long to the endurance race and Sprint FANZONE. Patrons can enjoy food from 24 of the area’s finest restaurants, a cigar bar, live jazz, beer and wine from around the world, and a chance to win a Rolex watch. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Daytona State College Foundation: (386) 506-3724

For a complete listing of participating restaurants, click here