Michael Waltrip Brewing offers a variety of craft beer. You can get a taste Thursday night at Saints & Sinners Pub near Daytona Beach.

The NWS warns of high rip current risk through late Friday in both Volusia and Flagler. In Flagler. A coastal flood advisory also has been issued.

Hendrick Motorsports still opened the season by making a statement, as teammate Bodine and the No. 5 out “fuel-mileaged” the legendary Dale Earnhardt to win the organization’s first DAYTONA 500. It was also Mr. Hendrick’s first of now 10 triumphs (to date) in the “Great American Race” and served as an early notice to the rest of the sport.

The Cup Series' 36 full-time drivers will, of course, start the Daytona race. But four open entries will also join the fun: Austin Hill for Richard Childress Racing, Joey Gase for NY Racing Team, Casey Mears for Garage 66 and B.J. McLeod for Live Fast Motorsports.

For many hotel managers, the August time slot for the Coke Zero has been a positive transition, adding another special event to summer calendar.

Daytona Beach city commissioners are set to vote on a ban on public camping, as leaders work to comply with Florida’s new anti-camping law that largely prohibits people from sleeping outside.

Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher previews the Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR’s regular season finale. He talks race excitement, weather challenges, fan opportunities, ticket availability and what to expect on Saturday,

While winning his way into the playoffs may seem like a long shot, Ware did finish fourth in a wild race at Daytona just one year ago