DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., – During January’s Preseason Thunder Fan Fests for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway, race fans will get the opportunity to watch their favorite NASCAR drivers and teams prepare for the 50th running of the Daytona 500 and also earn a free ticket to Daytona 500 Qualifying presented by Kroger on Sunday, Feb. 10.

During each of the NASCAR Preseason Thunder Sprint Cup Series Fan Fest nights on Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, the Florida Blood Centers will be hosting a blood drive located just outside the Turn 4 tunnel and guests that donate blood will receive a free ticket to Daytona 500 Qualifying presented by Kroger on Sunday, Feb. 10.

All NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will participate in Daytona 500 Qualifying presented by Kroger on Sunday, Feb. 10. Drivers will turn two high-speed qualifying laps on the historic 2.5-tri-oval as they try to secure a front-row starting spot in the 50th running of the Daytona 500.

NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fan Fest dates, which will coincide with January’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and Rolex Series testing sessions at the “World Center of Racing,” will be held on the following dates:

Jan. 5: The Roar Before The Rolex 24

Jan. 8: NASCAR Sprint Cup Fan Fest, first session, odd-numbered teams in owners point standings following the Chicagoland Speedway race)

Jan. 12: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Fan Fest

Jan. 15: NASCAR Sprint Cup Fan Fest, second session, even-numbered teams in owners point standings following the Chicagoland Speedway race)

Jan. 19: NASCAR Nationwide Series Fan Fest

Besides watching drivers search for speed on the legendary 2.5-mile tri-oval, fans can also enjoy inquisitive fan forums with many of their favorite drivers, bands, show cars, pit stop demonstrations, displays, a silent auction and hot laps around DIS (additional charge).

The Fan Fest events start at 5 p.m. but fans may enter the Sprint FANZONE beginning at 9 a.m. to watch all of the exciting testing action on those days. Admissions for the Sprint Cup Fan Fest dates are $15 while Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series admissions are $10. The Roar Before The Rolex 24 admission is also $10.

Tickets for any race events at Daytona International Speedway are available online at www.racetickets.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.