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Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig Begins Exterior Demolition Of Dog Track

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DIS President Robin Braig beginning the exterior demolition of the old Daytona Beach Kennel Club main building (Photo credit: Daytona International Speedway)
DIS President Robin Braig beginning the exterior demolition of the old Daytona Beach Kennel Club main building (Photo credit: Daytona International Speedway)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona International Speedway President Robin Braig kicked off the exterior demolition of the main building to the old Daytona Beach Kennel Club on Wednesday morning with a Caterpillar 330.

The demolition of the old Daytona Beach Kennel Club will be completed in time for the Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola.

Daytona International Speedway’s immediate plans for the dog track property consist of:

  • Additional entrance gate for our guests
  • Expanded concourse area behind the grandstands
  • Improved tram system

All of these improved amenities will be complete by Speedweeks 2010 and the 52nd annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 14.

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


– Daytona International Speedway, Press Release


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no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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Jeff Burton, 2009 Crown Royal 400 NSCS Race Preview
no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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1 response - Posted 04.29.09
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NASCAR Notebook: Earnhardt Jr. against stricter penalties
no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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Scott Speed & Brian Vickers, 2009 Crown Royal 400 NSCS Race Preview
no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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NASCAR Weekly Teleconference – Richmond: NSCS Driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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no responses - Posted 04.29.09
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no responses - Posted 04.28.09
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no responses - Posted 04.28.09
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no responses - Posted 04.28.09
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Dodge Motorsports, 2009 Crown Royal 400 NSCS Race Notes and Quotes
no responses - Posted 04.28.09
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Team Chevy, 2009 Crown Royal 400 NSCS Race Notes and Quotes
no responses - Posted 04.28.09
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Infineon Raceway’s President and General Manager, Steve Page Statement Regarding the Passing of David Poole
no responses - Posted 04.28.09
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