| Race fans may enjoy the Daytona 500 Party | | | | last well after dark. Be prepared to |
| more than watching the race at a sports bar | | | | entertain guests for hours since they may be |
| with enough attention to party planning. | | | | inclined to stay well after the end of the |
| There are two main elements to a sports | | | | race. Pre-race coverage starts early so don't |
| party: food and a big screen television. A | | | | plan any other activities for the day of this |
| small T.V. will due in a pinch if traffic | | | | race! |
| flow is considered in the viewing room. | | | | |
| | | | It is likely that both a late lunch and |
| When this is a necessity try setting the food | | | | dinner will be expected for a Daytona 500 |
| in a separate location from the T.V. This | | | | Party. Cold cut platters, potato chips and |
| will encourage non-race conversation to take | | | | themed paper party goods can be the best |
| place away from the serious sports fans. That | | | | approach to feeding this crowd during the |
| will allow for less tension with those trying | | | | long race. Another idea would be to use slow |
| to concentrate on the smaller screen. T.V. | | | | cookers for baked beans or cocktail wieners. |
| trays will be a welcome addition to the | | | | Buffet style serving is a must and cold |
| viewing area allowing fans to grab snacks and | | | | beverages need to be kept on ice near enough |
| quickly return to their race without the | | | | for race fans to quickly refresh their own |
| awkward balancing act that a plate and | | | | drinks. |
| beverage would otherwise necessitate. | | | | |
| | | | When all preparations are made the only thing |
| New for the coverage of the 2007 Daytona 500 | | | | left is to listen for the instruction: |
| stockcar race will be its prime time | | | | "Gentlemen, start your engines! |
| schedule. The race will begin at 4p.m. and | | | | |