AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Daytona Beach Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:33 -0600 DAYTONA BEACH, FL - For three Daytona Beach-area race fans, a surprise knock on the door from NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Ragan and Daytona... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/david-ragan-delivers-52nd-annual-daytona-500-tickets-to-race-fans-234981 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/david-ragan-delivers-52nd-annual-daytona-500-tickets-to-race-fans-234981 Sports and Recreation Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Race fans can follow its travels on Facebook and Twitter Daytona Beach, FL - The prestigious Harley J. Earl trophy, annually awarded to the champion... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/harley-j-earl-trophy-for-2010-daytona-500-arrives-at-dis-232559 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/harley-j-earl-trophy-for-2010-daytona-500-arrives-at-dis-232559 Sports and Recreation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 DAYTONA BEACH, FL – On Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. (ET), race fans will have their first opportunity to purchase tickets for Daytona International... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/2010-coke-zero-400-powered-by-coca-cola-weekend-tickets-on-sale-231436 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/2010-coke-zero-400-powered-by-coca-cola-weekend-tickets-on-sale-231436 Sports and Recreation Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Daytona Beach – Governor Charlie Crist On November 3, 2009 visited with local Volusia county school children and administrators at HinsonMiddle... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/governor-crist-supports-food-brings-hope-program-231236 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/governor-crist-supports-food-brings-hope-program-231236 Government and Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Daytona Beach, FL. – As the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series nears its conclusion, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams have already started looking ahead... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/two-day-goodyear-tire-test-for-2010-daytona-500-wraps-up-231248 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/two-day-goodyear-tire-test-for-2010-daytona-500-wraps-up-231248 Sports and Recreation Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Daytona Beach, FL - Every year, race fans watch their favorite NASCAR drivers begin their quest for the prestigious NASCAR Sprint Cup in the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/dis-offering-race-fans-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-to-the-nascar-sprint-cup-series-awards-ceremony-230566 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/dis-offering-race-fans-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-to-the-nascar-sprint-cup-series-awards-ceremony-230566 Sports and Recreation Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Statement from Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig On NASCAR’s Announcement To Implement “Double-File Restarts – Shootout... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/statement-from-daytona-international-speedway-president-robin-braig-on-nascar-s-230251 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/statement-from-daytona-international-speedway-president-robin-braig-on-nascar-s-230251 Sports and Recreation Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 DAYTONA BEACH, FL---Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) announced October 30, 2009 an extension of its designation as the exclusive provider of... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/richard-petty-driving-experience-and-daytona-international-speedway-extend-exclusive-partnership-230407 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/richard-petty-driving-experience-and-daytona-international-speedway-extend-exclusive-partnership-230407 Sports and Recreation Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/barberville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-volusia-county-228560 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/barberville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-volusia-county-228560 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Daytona Beach, FL – As part of its ongoing effort to continue improving the race-day experience at the “World Center of Racing,” Daytona... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/daytona-international-speedway-enhancing-the-superstretch-experience-225009 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/daytona-international-speedway-enhancing-the-superstretch-experience-225009 Sports and Recreation Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The top NASCAR stars will gather at historic Daytona International Speedway  for the annual NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/nascar-preseason-thunder-fan-fests-scheduled-for-jan-15-16-224756 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/nascar-preseason-thunder-fan-fests-scheduled-for-jan-15-16-224756 Sports and Recreation Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The first five members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame were elected and announced on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C., and all boast... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/all-five-nascar-hall-of-fame-inductees-boast-strong-ties-to-daytona-international-speedway-223403 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/all-five-nascar-hall-of-fame-inductees-boast-strong-ties-to-daytona-international-speedway-223403 Sports and Recreation Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Richard Petty Driving Experience And Daytona International Speedway Offer Program With “The King” Richard Petty to Host Drivers at the Track... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/rpde-and-dis-to-offer-one-of-a-kind-experience-with-the-king-223199 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/rpde-and-dis-to-offer-one-of-a-kind-experience-with-the-king-223199 Sports and Recreation Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Daytona Beach, FL. – Construction on phase one of Daytona International Speedway’s frontstretch renovation will begin this week at “The World... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/construction-on-phase-one-of-frontstretch-renovation-at-dis-begins-222764 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/construction-on-phase-one-of-frontstretch-renovation-at-dis-begins-222764 Sports and Recreation Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort & the Friends Of The Bandshell present  'The Friends of the Bandshell Biker Bash' at the Famous... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/the-hilton-friends-of-the-bandshell-biker-bash-222236 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/the-hilton-friends-of-the-bandshell-biker-bash-222236 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fans Have Spoken, Scheduled Start For Daytona 500 Moves To 1 p.m. Daytona Beach, FL - The race fans have asked and Daytona International Speedway,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/earlier-starting-time-set-for-2010-daytona-500-220191 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/earlier-starting-time-set-for-2010-daytona-500-220191 Sports and Recreation Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Upcoming Events Are Great Opportunities to LIVE UNITED! The weather is finally starting to cool down a bit and now you're looking for fun ways to... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/united-way-of-volusia-flagler-counties-october-newsletter-october-5-2009-219357 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/united-way-of-volusia-flagler-counties-october-newsletter-october-5-2009-219357 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Daytona Beach, FL – With its legendary pavement and historic grandstands, Daytona International Speedway will serve as the backdrop for the second... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/dis-ready-for-second-annual-daytona-beach-half-marathon-217835 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/dis-ready-for-second-annual-daytona-beach-half-marathon-217835 Sports and Recreation Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Florida corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Daytona Beach, FL - Five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers wrapped up a two-day Goodyear tire test on Wednesday at Daytona International... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/five-sprint-cup-drivers-conclude-two-day-goodyear-tire-test-at-daytona-216613 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/five-sprint-cup-drivers-conclude-two-day-goodyear-tire-test-at-daytona-216613 Sports and Recreation Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 DAYTONA BEACH, FL---Race fans produced record results during the NASCAR Foundation’s fourth annual Blood Drive presented by Nationwide Insurance... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/record-turnout-at-dis-for-fourth-annual-nascar-foundation-blood-drive-215699 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/record-turnout-at-dis-for-fourth-annual-nascar-foundation-blood-drive-215699 Sports and Recreation Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 DAYTONA BEACH, FL---NASCAR Nationwide Series driver and budding NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Brad Keselowksi is Daytona International Speedway’s... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/two-minutes-with-brad-keselowski-talks-tv-movies-and-the-smartest-thing-he-has-ever-done-212617 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/two-minutes-with-brad-keselowski-talks-tv-movies-and-the-smartest-thing-he-has-ever-done-212617 Sports and Recreation Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Daytona International Speedway To Hold Blood Drive As Part Of The NASCAR Foundation’s Fourth Annual Blood Drive Daytona Beach, FL - Daytona... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/daytona-international-speedway-to-hold-blood-drive-as-part-of-the-nascar-foundation-s-fourth-210577 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/daytona-international-speedway-to-hold-blood-drive-as-part-of-the-nascar-foundation-s-fourth-210577 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Daytona 500 Qualifying Presented By Kroger Added to Budweiser Shootout and Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Schedule During Speedweeks 2010 Daytona Beach,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/daytona-500-qualifying-presented-by-kroger-added-to-budweiser-shootout-and-lucas-oil-slick-209866 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/daytonabeach/news/daytona-500-qualifying-presented-by-kroger-added-to-budweiser-shootout-and-lucas-oil-slick-209866 Sports and Recreation Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500