Tickets on sale now for Daytona Preseason Thunder Fan Fest

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Race fans can purchase tickets for the popular Preseason Thunder Fan Fest at Daytona International Speedway beginning today.

The stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will take to the legendary 2.5-mile tri-oval at Daytona International Speedway for three days of testing on Thursday, Jan. 12 through Saturday, Jan. 14.The Preseason Thunder Fan Fest sessions are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 12 and Friday, Jan. 13 and include autograph sessions, driver question and answer sessions, show cars and displays, music and a photo opportunity with the 2012 Harley J. Earl Daytona 500 trophy.

Tickets for Daytona Preseason Thunder Fan Fest are $20 and available by calling 1-800-PITSHOP or online at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. Children 12 and under will receive free admission.

Advanced reservations are available (limited availability) for the autograph sessions with participating 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers.

Additional driver autograph sessions will be held on both days with wristbands available the day of the event.

Among other drivers participating, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne are scheduled to appear on Thursday, Jan. 12 during the 5–7 p.m. ET session. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson are scheduled to appear during the 5-7 p.m. session on Friday, Jan. 13.