Speedway’s July Sprint Cup winner Jamie McMurray scheduled to take part in competition

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The World Karting Association kicks off yet another year of holiday cheer at historic Daytona International Speedway with the return of WKA’s Daytona Cometic Gasket Kartweek, December 28 – 30, 2007.

Hundreds of competitors will hit the pavement at DIS including NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and Daytona International Speedway’s defending July Sprint Cup Series 400 champion Jamie McMurray, as well as his father, Jim, who is a regular entry at DIS

The 2008 racing season for the Dunlop Tire Road Racing Series Driven By Mazda and the George Kugler/Bridgestone Manufacturer’s Cup Series Driven By Mazda will kick off at the famed Speedway. Road Racers will once again race the high banks while the 2-cycle sprint racers of the Manufacturer’s Cup will run on the challenging sprint course inside NASCAR turns 3 and 4 located in the DIS Infield.

“We’re excited to renew our Holiday Tradition with the WKA,” DIS President Robin Braig said. “We look forward to providing the fans and competitors with a memorable and competitive weekend.”