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Turkey Run Nites: The Friday Night Showcase in Daytona!
When the daytime show wraps up, Daytona’s automotive energy moves outside! On Friday, November 27, 2026, keep the Thanksgiving weekend adrenaline rolling at Turkey Run Nites (held during the official Daytona Turkey Run week, Wednesday, Nov 25 – Sunday, Nov 29).
Centered around the FPL Solar Pavilion at the west end of the front grandstand parking lots, this year’s showcase is bigger and brighter than ever with more cars and expanded specialty lighting bringing the show field to life after dark.
Event Essentials
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (kicks off right after the daytime show closes)
Location: Outside in front of Daytona International Speedway on the west end, centered around the FPL Solar Pavilion.
Show Car Entrance: Show vehicles enter off W International Speedway Blvd from the west and turn into the grounds at Turn One Drive.
Admission: FREE for all attendees! (Digital, or printed vehicle parking passes required for on-site parking; walk-in spectators do not need a ticket).
Eats, Drinks & Entertainment
Food Truck Alley: A handpicked lineup of local gourmet food trucks serving up savory dinners, quick bites, and desserts.
Full Bar: Ice-cold beer, wine, and mixed drinks available on-site throughout the evening.
Live DJ: High-energy cruising soundtrack and classic anthems keeping the party moving across the pavilion.
50/50 & Raffle Car: Grab tickets for the potential 50/50 drawing and pick up official Daytona Turkey Run raffle car tickets to take home a dream build.
Eligible Show Field Vehicles
To preserve the authentic cruise-in atmosphere, show car display parking is reserved strictly for designated specialty builds:
All vehicles 30 years and older
In addition to allowed show cars:
Modern Performance & Muscle Icons: Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, Chargers, Challengers, Vipers, Prowlers, Chevrolet SSRs, and Impala SS models, Modifieds, Foreign & Domestic Sports & Exotics, and Micro & Mini Cars.
⚠️ Strict Parking Policy: Daily drivers, grocery-getters, and standard non-eligible vehicles will not be permitted into the show car field. All daily driver vehicles will be routed directly to the dedicated far west spectator lot.
Parking Passes & Ticketing Details
Vehicle Tickets Required: Every vehicle parking on Speedway property must show a free digital vehicle pass.
Current Ticket Release: 700 passes have already been claimed. An additional 400 Show Car passes and 400 Spectator Vehicle passes are being released. We will not be releasing another batch of tickets, we will be at MAX capacity.
First Batch Ticket Holders: If you previously secured a ticket from the first batch, it remains 100% valid for entry.
Walk-In Spectators: Completely free entry with no ticket required if you are walking in from off-site parking lots.
Event Night Checklist
Check Your Vehicle Eligibility: Confirm your ride fits the 30+ year or designated specialty class before joining the show car line.
Download Your Digital Pass: Save your free vehicle ticket QR code to your mobile wallet or screenshot it before arrival or print it out. They will be scanned at the gate.
Show Car Navigation: Approach westbound on W International Speedway Blvd and make your turn directly at Turn One Drive into the car show.
Spectator Arrival: Follow signage directly to gate 40 off Williamson and into the spectator parking lots.
SHOW CAR ENTRY TICKET LINK: https://app.showslinger.com/v4/turkey-run-nites-show-car
SPECTATOR VEHICLE ENTRY TICKET LINK: https://app.showslinger.com/v4/turkey-run-nites-spectato
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TURKEY RUN NITES, Handicap Parking, Turn One Dr, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, United States
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