Tailgating at the Daytona 500 is is one of the all time great tailgating mecca's. There are huge parties with fanatic race fans and excellent tailgating. Bring your lawn chairs and appetite for a great time and do not forget about Daytona Beach. Although it is February the weather may work to your favor for hitting some sand.

Special Note:The Daytona International Speedway grounds is fairly large and if you are not familiar you could end up walking a fair distance from where you are tailgating to your seats.

You will find private parking across from the front stretch on the side streets off of International Speedway Blvd. You can't really tailgate in some of these areas but it is convenient to leave from them.

There is RV camping available on the grounds including inside the track around Lake Lloyde. Tent camping is also available in and around the speedway. This is the best for tailgating as you really never go anywhere. You can see the race, eat some food, have a cocktail and then eventually go to bed, right there.

Daytona Beach International Airport offers premium race parking for race fans looking for convenient parking close to Daytona International Speedway for Speedweeks events. Not sure if you can fire up a grill and crack a cold one but you should give them a call.

Typical Floridian affair would be to boil up some fresh crabs or steam some clams but traditional foods are always welcome. Burgers, sausage and wings are always a hit. Key lime pie is always well received and remember being in a southern state that bbq rules supreme. Ribs, pulled pork and bbq chicken with a tangy tomato based sauce is a good idea.