Racing enthusiasts from around the world and local residents alike will converge on Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 26, 2013 for the fourth-annual Taste of the 24. The event, which benefits The NASCAR Foundation and the Daytona State College Foundation, features a unique blend of food from 24 of the area's finest restaurants, a cigar bar, live jazz and a chance to win a Rolex watch.

Taste of the 24 will take place in the Backstretch Grandstand Corporate Suites on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. 

"Taste of the 24 is a great opportunity to support local charities while enjoying outstanding food from 24 of our area's finest restaurants during the Rolex 24 at Daytona," Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. "The suites high atop Daytona's backstretch provide a superb view for fine dining as well as all the drama that unfolds during North America's premier endurance sports car race."

Tickets are $95 per person and include premier event parking, Taste of the 24 event admission, a weekend pass to the Rolex 24 at Daytona with Sprint FANZONE access and a chance to win a Rolex watch. Tickets for children 12 and under may be purchased at the door for $24. Seating will be limited.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nascar.com/unites, call (386) 310-5742 or email the Foundation: mfurr@nascarfoundation.com.