Nascar announced the Daytona 500 is sold out including reserved front stretch seating, RV camping and Fanzone admissions.

“Overall, the health and the momentum of the sport is really phenomenal,” Frank Kelleher said.

With some drivers already in town and race fans rolling in, Kelleher, the Speedway president, is optimistic.

The Daytona 500 had limited capacity in 2021, but 2022 is wide open with more than 100,000 people expected.

“They're ready to be -- ready to be outdoors. They're ready to be in the stands watching the action here at the track and we're grateful for their support,” Kelleher said.

A parade to showcase Nascar’s history and its pioneers rolled down A1A, just east of the beach where stock car racing began Monday.

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