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