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Speedweeks is a name given to a three-week (now four because of an off-week between two races) series of auto racesAuto racing

Auto racing is a sport involving racing automobiles....
 held at the Daytona International SpeedwayDaytona International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway is a superspeedway in Daytona Beach, Florida....
 in Daytona Beach, FloridaDaytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA....
, United States of America in early February. The events lead up to and include the NASCARNASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States....
 Daytona 500Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap, 500 mile NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in...
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In 2005, a 5K run was added to the Speedweeks schedule, as part of the Rolex 24. Runners were awarded admission tickets to the Rolex 24 as part of their entry fee.

In 2007, the IndyCar SeriesIndyCar Series

The IndyCar Series is the premier series of the Indy Racing League....
 hosted an open test during the week after the Rolex 24. No race was scheduled, however.

Races held during Speedweeks
  • Rolex 24 at Daytona
  • ARCA RE/MAX SeriesAutomobile Racing Club of America

    The Automobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States founded in 1953 by John Marcum...
     - Daytona ARCA 200Daytona ARCA 200

    The Daytona ARCA 200 is a ARCA RE/MAX Series race held during Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway in February....
     
  • NASCARNASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States....
     Sprint CupSprint Cup

    Sprint Cup may refer to:*Haydock Sprint Cup is a horse race held in the United Kingdom each September....
     - Budweiser ShootoutFacts About Budweiser Shootout

    The Budweiser Shootout is an annual NASCAR Nextel Cup Series exhibition event held at Daytona International Speedway in Febr...
  • NASCARNASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States....
     Sprint CupSprint Cup

    Sprint Cup may refer to:*Haydock Sprint Cup is a horse race held in the United Kingdom each September....
     - Gatorade DuelGatorade Duel

    The Gatorade Duel, formerly known as the Daytona Twin Qualifiers, and later Twin 125's, is a preliminary event to the Dayton...
  • NASCARNASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States....
     Craftsman Truck SeriesCraftsman Truck Series

    The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is a popular NASCAR racing series that features modified pickup trucks....
     - Chevy Silverado HD 250
  • NASCARNASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States....
     Nationwide Series - Camping World 300
  • NASCARNASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States....
     Sprint CupSprint Cup

    Sprint Cup may refer to:*Haydock Sprint Cup is a horse race held in the United Kingdom each September....
     - Daytona 500Daytona 500

    The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap, 500 mile NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in...



Former events during Speedweeks
  • International Race of ChampionsInternational Race of Champions

    Due to its similarity to NASCAR in tracks and cars, the series is dominated by NASCAR drivers....
  • Daytona 500 consolation race
  • NASCAR Sportsman Series 300
  • NASCAR Dash Series Daytona 200