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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 10, 2026) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, will perform the National Anthem before the America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA on Thursday, Feb. 12.

The relationship between Miss America and Daytona International Speedway continues.

On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Speedway announced Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, will sing the national anthem before Thursday’s Duels.

Daytona International Speedway announced today that Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, will perform the National Anthem before the America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA on Thursday, Feb. 12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy2H3i5D_hg Share: Twitter Facebook Pinterest ### About Miss AmericaMiss America’s mission is Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose as the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women. Founded in 1921, the iconic Miss America program is also America’s largest provider of tuition-only scholarship awards for women, distributing all scholarships through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation

We may be in the middle of a brutal winter but we’re already looking ahead to a Philadelphia summer staple. The annual Wawa Welcome America festival is set to return this year. The festivities will take place during the nation’s 250th celebration.

Share: Twitter Facebook Pinterest ### About Miss AmericaMiss America’s mission is Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose as the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women. Founded in 1921, the iconic Miss America program is also America’s largest provider of tuition-only scholarship awards for women, distributing all scholarships through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc.