North America's Most Prestigious Sports Car Race to Run at Daytona Speedway

Daytona International Speedway marks a significant milestone in the history of sports car racing – the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on January 28-29.

Known as the twice-around-the-clock challenge, the Rolex 24 is North America’s most prestigious sports car race and the kick-off event to the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season.

For five decades, the world’s greatest drivers have descended upon Daytona International Speedway to face the ultimate test of driver and machine by turning lap after lap for 24 hours on the challenging and demanding 3.56-mile road course.

It's four days of racing and other events at the World Center of Racing, the Daytona International Speedway. CLICK HERE for more information.

State of Florida to host 236 Spring Training Baseball Games in March and April

Governor Rick Scott announced the return of Major League Baseball Spring Training to Florida. Over the course of 33 days in March and April a total of 236 Spring Training Baseball games will be played between Major League teams in 14 Florida locations, bringing fans from all over the United States to a tradition dating back to the late 1800s.

The 2012 Florida Spring Training season begins in mid-February with the arrival of pitchers and catchers from the 15 teams for pre-season workouts. Following two weeks of workouts, the first games will be played on Saturday, March 3.

“Every March, Florida welcomes Major League Baseball for its Spring Training season, as well as the fans and economic development it brings,” said Governor Rick Scott. “Currently, Florida hosts Major League Baseball teams from 11 different states and Canada, who come to enjoy Spring Training Baseball, our weather, our beaches and all of the other amenities our great state offers.”

In 10 of the last 12 seasons, the annual Major League Baseball Spring Training season has brought more than 1.5 million fans to Florida communities. A 2009 Economic Impact Survey of Spring Training Baseball, conducted by The Bonn Marketing Research Group Inc., showed a $753 million annual economic impact to the State of Florida.

CLICK HERE for Governor Scott's press release and the full daily schedule of games (in a 9 page pdf document)