The NASCAR season is revved up and running in 2022, coming off a unique January that presented a delayed 2021 Hall of Fame induction—headlined by Dale Earnhardt Jr.— and entered February down the street from Super Bowl 56 with the Clash at the Coliseum.
A checkered flag on that season-opening exhibition now leaves one of the most anticipated events, in any sport, next on the calendar: The Daytona 500.
It’s the Great American Race’s 64th running and one that has a heightened excitement. Not only will teams be entering the first major test for the Next Gen cars, but practice and qualifying are also back on the schedule this year, including one extended session.
(Of course, many will also be keen to watch owner Floyd Mayweather Jr. and The Money Team Racing team’s debut.)
In all, the official start to the NASCAR year has plenty to offer. And much like the Super Bowl, the chance to attend such an exceptional destination is tops for racing fans and even those who’ve wanted to add this Mount Rushmore of Sporting Events to the list.
Are you looking to make the trip?
If the experience is something you’re hoping to check off in 2022, then TicketSmarter can help. The partnership with the online ticket reseller and USA TODAY Network allows readers to easily purchase tickets to events happening both locally and nationally, from article pages (like this) and drop-down menus across a wide range of sites.
It’s a perfect fit in so many areas—it’s fast, easy and secure—and as TicketSmarter CEO Jeff Goodman highlights, great for NASCAR fans.
“At TicketSmarter, we love helping fans build once-in-a-lifetime experiences whether that is the new race at the LA Colosseum or the Daytona 500,” Goodman said. “NASCAR is one of the largest fan bases in the country, and it is easy to see why after just one race at the track.”
The exciting fan-centric opportunities go beyond the Daytona 500, too.
Here’s what caught our eye while looking at the early part of the 2022 NASCAR calendar.
