Could Daytona International Speedway double as a soccer venue? We'll find out this summer
The Daytona International Speedway infield ballfield will be transformed into a soccer field for the first time this summer.
The Speedway announced Thursday that after years of cancellations, Daytona Soccer Fest would be coming to the area this July 4 weekend, bringing with it "world-class entertainment, competitive global soccer and Freestyle Football competitions."
"We are so thrilled to be hosting Daytona Soccer Fest,” said Speedway president Frank Kelleher. “We pride ourselves on being the World Center of Racing, and in addition to racing, we want to be the host of world-class events, and that is what we have with Daytona Soccer Fest."
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The event, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, is officially set for July 2-3 and will play host to a series of events, including a match between current Colombian Champion Deportivo Cali and crosstown rival America de Cali.
The Cali Classic, also known as “El Clásico Vallecaucano," is a longtime Colombian Soccer tradition dating back to 1931.
There will also be a World Freestyle Football Association event during the weekend along with a concert by Puerto Rican music sensation and Latin Grammy Award winner, Rauw Alejandro.
Latin artist Adassa, who recently played the role of Dolores in Disney’s “Encanto,” will also perform during the weekend.
Tickets for the weekend went on sale Thursday and start at $99 for a day pass. Visit www.daytonasoccerfest.com for more information.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona Soccer Fest turning speedway into ballfield July 4 weekend
