Daytona 24 Test Days Jan 4-6

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The Roar Before the Rolex 24 to Debut During Daytona Test Days

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 12, 2006) -- During Daytona Test Days on Jan. 4-6 - the major preseason testing event for competitors in the Rolex 24 At Daytona - sports car fans will get all-access with the inaugural Roar Before The Rolex 24 At Daytona.

The Roar Before The Rolex 24 At Daytona, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5 and Saturday, Jan. 6, will prep sports car fans for the 45th anniversary of the Rolex 24 on Jan. 27-28 with fan forums, displays, entertainment in the NEXTEL FANZONE and a technical talk about the Daytona Prototype from Howard Motorsports.

In addition, sports car fans will be able to view all the testing action from anywhere in the historic infield of Daytona International Speedway (with exception of the hot pits) and will have access to the garage area.

The 45th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona will kick off Speedweeks 2007 as well as the international motorsports calendar with an all-star field of champion drivers.

Many drivers from the world of motorsports are expected to compete, including 2006 Rolex 24 overall champions Dan Wheldon and Scott Dixon, 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champ and 2006 Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson, four-time NASCAR Cup champion Jeff Gordon and 2006 IndyCar champ Sam Hornish Jr.

Admission for the inaugural Roar Before the Rolex 24 At Daytona is $5 at the gate and children 12 and under are free.