beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300
Tune in for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300, funded by the Beef Checkoff, on Saturday, February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, the day before the 65th annual DAYTONA 500. To help gear up for the big event, check out these delicious beef recipes that are perfect for tailgating, on race day.
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 Returns to Daytona International Speedway
For the third year in a row Daytona International Speedway announced its partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, to sponsor the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. The race is scheduled to kick off the season on Saturday, February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, the day before the 65th annual DAYTONA 500.
Cookoff Recipes
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CHEESY GRITS AND CHIMICHURRI by Chef Lamar Moore
This recipe from Chef Lamar Moore has Beef Tenderloin served with cheesy grits and topped with a Chimichurri sauce.
BERBERE BEEF KEBABS by Chef Jennifer Carroll
Try these Strip Steak Beef Kebabs with Green Tomato Chutney and Garlic Yogurt from Chef Jennifer Carroll.
FLANK STEAK ‘STREET CORN’ SKEWERS by Chef Ryan Clark
This race day Flank Steak recipe from Chef Ryan Clark features griddled vegetables, beer cheese sauce and charred corn.
Chef Josh Capon Recipes
BACON AND ONION JAM BEEF SLIDERS
Bringing these bacon and onion jam beef sliders will make you the MVP of your tailgate.
SHAVED FILET MIGNON LETTUCE CUPS
Make this Filet Mignon Lettuce Cups an as an appetizer or meal for your next tailgate party.
More Race Day Recipes
nacho beef dip
Ground Beef, salsa and cheese dip meet in the skillet for a family favorite recipe. Try this dip with tortilla chips or veggie strips.
Italian Beef Meatball Sandwiches Rolls
Ground Beef Italian-style sausage is stuffed with mozzarella cheese and baked in dough for a bite-sized recipe packed with flavor.
Easy Roast Beef Potluck Rolls
Thinly sliced Deli Roast Beef is sandwiched between rolls and baked with cheese till golden and delicious.
THE BEEF. IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER.® 300 KICKS OFF GRILLING SEASON WITH SAVORY RACE DAY RECIPES AND A GRILLING CHAMPION
While Award-winning Chef Josh Capon demonstrated delicious tailgating – or homegating – recipes, Chef Jennifer Carroll came out in front at this year’s Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300 cookoff.
See more delicious race day recipes
cooking tips
grilling tips
What’s a tailgate without a grill? Whether you’re using gas or charcoal, check out our simple steps to perfecting the grill.
outdoor cooking tips
Preparing and cooking food outside of the kitchen can be an exciting and delicious experience. Learn the tips and tricks to having a tasty, safe and properly cooked meal away from the kitchen.
Background on Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300
The 2022 Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300 continues a the relationship between the Beef Checkoff and Daytona International Speedway.
The 31-degree banked Daytona International Speedway held the first event for the new NASCAR Xfinity Series race in 1982, and the late Dale Earnhardt came home the winner. In fact, Earnhardt won a total of seven Xfinity Series season-openers at Daytona, including five in-a-row from 1990-94.
For information and a complete schedule of all racing events as part of Speedweeks, including the Tuesday night kickoff Busch Clash on the DAYTONA Road Course, log onto www.DAYTONA500.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP. Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest Speedway news throughout the season.