According to a recent article in the Daytona Beach News Journal, a debate has sprung up about the wisdom of NASCAR holding their iconic mid-season race, the Coke Zero 400, over the July fourth weekend. Some local tourism officials have stated that holding the race at this time of year is unwise due to the July heat, prevalence of thunderstorms (which have caused cancellations or delays five times in the last thirteen years), and the fact that there are already so many visitors in town that time of year. These officials feel that if the race were held later in the year—especially during September or November, traditionally slower times of year for Daytona tourism—the influx of NASCAR fans would be of greater benefit to local businesses, while also
