Nextel News - Daytona International Speedway
Feb. 8, 2006 - Daytona International Speedway Race weekend A Feb. 9 - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Media Day A Feb. 11 - Budweiser Shootout at 8:30 p.m. EST (70 laps, 175 miles) A Feb. 12 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 12:10 p.m. EST A Feb. 14 - Happy Valentine's Day A Feb. 17 - Nextel Wake-Up Call at 10:30 a.m. EST with Robert Yates, Bill Davis, Richard Childress and Richard Petty NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Media Opportunities * Media Day On Thursday, Feb. 9, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will be available throughout the day for pre-season media opportunities. For more information, please visit www.nascarmedia.com <http://www.nascarmedia.com/> . * Nextel Wake-Up Call On Friday, Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. EST, the Nextel Wake-Up Call will feature team owners Bill Davis, Robert Yates, Richard Childress and Richard Petty for a question-and-answer session in the deadline media room. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. in the media center. (back) Nextel FanZone * New Sprint Nextel Product to Revolutionize Fans' Access On Thursday, Feb. 9, Sprint Nextel will announce its newest wireless innovation that will revolutionize the way at-track fans watch race. Stay tuned for more details. * Sprint's Tribute to America Features Rock Sensation Bon Jovi As a continuation of Sprint Nextel's sponsorship of Bon Jovi's "Have A Nice Day" tour, the legendary rock band will headline the Sprint Tribute to America concert live on NBC prior to the start of the Daytona 500. Now in its third year, Sprint Tribute to America brings top entertainers to Daytona International Speedway to honor the spirit of America and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. * NEXTEL FANZONE Still Fan Favorite Sprint Nextel is proud to be the official wireless communications sponsor of the NEXTEL FANZONE, located in the infield area at Daytona International Speedway. Sprint Nextel continues to reinforce their commitment to race fans by bringing them closer to the sport they love. The NEXTEL FANZONE provides up-close and personal viewing of the garage and tech inspection areas, a racing legends commemoration, interactive displays, entertainment and much more.