[Racer Duck]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2008) – As if there wasn’t enough to do and see during DIRECTV Speedweeks at historic Daytona International Speedway, DIS is now proud to welcome all 24 winning Daytona 500 Champions to the “The World Center of Racing” to help celebrate the historic 50th running of “The Great American Race” on Sunday, Feb. 17

Throughout the DIRECTV Speedweeks, race fans between Feb. 14-17 will have the opportunity to see their favorite past Daytona 500 champions at special events taking place on Speedway property. Visit racetickets.com - Your official source for the best tickets and travel packages or call 1-800-PITSHOP to purchase tickets for the following events (which are subject to change):

“To have all 24 living past Daytona 500 Champions on site during our historic celebration is something we’re proud to have accomplished,” said Speedway President Robin Braig. “We honored to host 24 Legends who have made their mark on DIS and NASCAR.”

The schedule for appearances is here

[Quality88]

Dangit.... I can't go... I'd like to meet DJ

[Robertdjr]

Wow, sure are a lot of great drivers gonna be there, including two of my all time favorites, Bobby Allison and Junior Johnson. I'd love to meet those guys. Wish I could go, but I'm trying to save enough money for a vacation trip this summer to the Earnhardt Museum and the RCR museum.