If you are looking for something special to do over the first week in July and you will be in Daytona, Florida you should plan your Florida travel around the Coke Zero 400 that will be taking place. You will be able to see the top NASCAR drivers complete on one of the best tracks in the world. The track has a 31 degree bank which allows the cars to nearly fly around the track, just like they do in the Daytona 500. This race is one of the longest running races in NASCAR history attracting the best drivers anywhere to compete for the checkered flag.

Most races are run during the daytime and this was no exception for a number of years. The move to nights was made after the track was lighted by MUSCO lighting which allows the fans and the drivers to spend the night at the track rather than starting out early in the morning to avoid the Florida heat and afternoon thunderstorms which Florida is well known for providing.

Great drivers of the past and the current years have shown their skill at the race. There were three years where Jeff Gordon took the checkered flag. Other well known and respected drivers such as John Andretti, Dale Earnhardt, Jr, Tony Stewart and the new rising star, Kyle Busch. If you want to see these talented drivers compete against each other, or drivers of equal talent, then you need to come to the Coke zero 400.

An interesting piece of information is the types of cars that have won the race. The Ford has been the leader with 15 of the historic races under the winning flag. Chevrolet has come in next with an outstanding 13 wins. Mercury has won less than half that many times with 7 wins and Toyota made it to the winners circle in 2008.

This is a grueling race of 400 miles, 160 laps being challenged by the best race cars and drivers in the world. The track is situated on the 480 acre motor sports complex in Central Florida. This is the same track that holds the famous race that starts the NASCAR season, the Daytona 500.

You won't be able to bring your cooler of beer to the track, the rules are very strict on what you can take in. You can take one soft side bag (cooler) no larger than 6×6x12 inches which isn't going to hold much. This may be a cooler, scanner bag, fanny pack, purse, diaper bag or binocular bag but you aren't going to be able to bring in lots of things. Just this and one clear plastic bag, no larger than 18 X 18 X 4 inches, to accommodate samples received and purchases made after fans have parked their cars. If you want your bag and still want your camera, binoculars, headsets and stuff you will need to have them on a strap around your neck…not in an additional bag. You also won't be able to bring a stroller, umbrella or firearm (course, you wouldn't want to bring a gun anyway, but those are the rules.) so while making your plans to attend, keep these rules in mind to avoid having to leave something in your car or not getting in to see the race.