Platinum-Selling singer and songwriter to dazzle fans with her iconic vocals prior to The Great American Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2026) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that America the Beautiful will be performed by international superstar Dinah Jane. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter will dazzle fans with her iconic vocals prior to The Great American Race.
“Starting the DAYTONA 500 off with an artist as powerful as Dinah Jane will surely captivate audiences with her rendition of America the Beautiful,” said Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway. “Her international success on the biggest stages and powerhouse vocals make her an amazing addition to The Great American Race.”
The meteoric rise of Dinah Jane began as a member of Fifth Harmony, one of the highest-selling girl groups of all time. Beginning in 2012, the group quickly rose to stardom. Each of their three studio albums cracked the top 10 of the US Billboard 200, earning them the most charted girl group entries of the 21st century.
As a solo artist, Dinah Jane is focused on empowering her Polynesian heritage with soulful island-influenced blends of pop, R&B and rich cultural textures. Her newfound sound derives from the clear goal of creatively honoring her roots with powerful, yet authentic vocals. Her last solo EP, Juice County Volume 1, dropped in the summer of 2024, but she continues to add new singles to her catalogue every year.
“I’m so excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to experience the energy firsthand,” said Jane. “I’ve heard there’s nothing like the thrill of going fast NASCAR-style.”
Beyond her music, Dinah Jane champions body confidence, self-expression, and personal wellness. Similar to her artistry, she is adamant about empowering women to embrace their bodies, heritage, and individual style while prioritizing mental health in ways that feel balanced and intentional. A leader both on and off the stage, Dinah continues to inspire future generations through her music, confidence, and culture.
Though grandstand tickets and camping are sold out for Sunday’s marquee event, limited upgrades and premium packages are still available. Fans can also catch plenty of the action during the multi-day racing and entertainment extravaganza that is Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth.
The competition begins on Wednesday, Feb. 11, with DAYTONA 500 Qualifying presented by Busch Light, setting the front row for The Great American Race. Qualifying also sets the field for a pair of head-to-head battles in the America 250 Florida Duel At DAYTONA on Thursday, Feb. 12, where drivers fight for their starting position in the 68th running of the DAYTONA 500.
The intensity increases on Friday, Feb. 13 as the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season-opening Fresh From Florida 250 takes the green flag under the lights of the famed track. Then on Saturday, Feb. 14, fans can enjoy a jam-packed day of on-track action with the kickoff to the ARCA Menards Series season with the General Tire 200 followed by the United Rentals 300 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race.
On Sunday, three-time GRAMMY-award winning country music star Miranda Lambert will kick things off as the pre-race performer before the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar above The World Center of Racing. Following the famed flyover, the nicest man in stand-up comedy, Nate Bargatze, will command the drivers to start their engines. Finally, acclaimed actor Kurt Russell will lead the field to the green flag as the honorary pace car driver.
For ticket information on the DAYTONA 500, as well as all Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth events, log onto www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
About Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. Some of the exciting racing events include January’s Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and Roar Before The Rolex 24, February’s DAYTONA 500 and Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, March’s Bike Week At DAYTONA featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200, the August Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, and much more. The Speedway grounds are also used extensively for other events that include concerts such as Welcome to Rockville, sporting events including CLASH DAYTONA, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
