DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2025) – As The NASCAR Foundation prepares to kick off their 20th anniversary in 2026, the non-profit organization announced today that the Taste of the 24 dining experience presented by Foundation Risk Partners will return to Daytona International Speedway for the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
The annual fundraiser takes place Saturday, January 24, in the Midway Suites at Daytona International Speedway during the 64th running of The Rolex 24 At DAYTONA.
“The Taste of the 24 is consistently a vibrant and inviting way to launch the racing season in Daytona, and there’s truly no better setting than the World Center of Racing,” said Nichole Krieger, Vice President and Executive Director of The NASCAR Foundation.
“We love being able to spotlight our community through this event and celebrate local restaurants and businesses, all while raising essential funds to support the health and well-being of children in Daytona Beach and nationwide.”
Proceeds from the Taste of the 24 benefit The NASCAR Foundation’s Speediatrics Children’s Fund, dedicated to providing medical care and health and wellness resources to children in Florida and throughout the United States.
The Taste of the 24 is an unrivaled dining experience featuring live entertainment and local restaurant fare in the Midway Suites of Daytona International Speedway, overlooking the vast landscape of the entire track. At 6 p.m. ET, attendees will sample different cuisines, flavors and menu items from area restaurants, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, amid the backdrop of the twice-around-the-clock Rolex 24 At DAYTONA.
This year’s event will feature multiple new and returning restaurants including Azure at the Shores Resort and Spa, Bliss Beach, Cupcake Metropolis, Kale Café Vegan Kitchen, Cast & Crew, Southern State of Mind, Angelina’s Diner, Double Dippin’, Dick’s Last Resort, Fletcher’s Irish Pub, Madeline’s Wine Bar, The Streamline Hotel, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Blue Flame, Mama Cannoli, DonutNV, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, PopStroke, Racing’s North Turn, Riptides Raw Bar & Grill and Treats and Sweets Cakery.
This year’s event will also allow attendees to extend their Taste of the 24 experience at an exclusive After Party, hosted by the historic Streamline Hotel, an iconic Daytona Beach landmark known for its timeless style and vibrant atmosphere.
Guests are invited to enjoy an additional hour of celebration featuring music, cocktails, and lively conversation in the Streamline Hotel suite as we close out an unforgettable evening. This special experience is included with your Taste of the 24 admission, offering the perfect finale to a night of culinary excellence and community spirit.
A record number of event sponsors will be participating in this year’s event, including presenting partner Foundation Risk Partners as well as Commerce Bank and Trust, Daytona Heart Group, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Surgical Specialties, LPGA, McKim & Creed, PNC Bank, Pristine Auction, Radiology Associates, Rue & Ziffra, SealMaster, and Truist.
Tickets to the Taste of the 24, including VIP and General Admissions options, are available now, with each ticket including a weekend pass to the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA featuring access to the infield, Hard Rock Bet Fanzone, and general admission frontstretch seating for two exciting days of on and off-track action.
To purchase tickets or for more details, please call (386) 310-5710 or visit NASCARfoundation.org/Taste24.