Baptist Health 200 set for October 26 to play pivotal role in Playoffs
MIAMI, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2024) – Homestead-Miami Speedway announced today that Baptist Health has entered into a multi-year renewal for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race entitlement at the track. The Baptist Health 200 will be the first race in a Saturday doubleheader on October 26 as drivers look to punch their ticket to the Championship 4 for a shot at the title two weeks later.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Baptist Health – a true leader in healthcare – and one which is uniquely positioned to look after Homestead-Miami Speedway’s drivers and fans,” said Homestead-Miami Speedway President Guillermo Santa Cruz. “Extending our partnership with Baptist Health binds all of us to the community around HMS, and we’re glad to know that we’ll be relying on them and the great work that they’re doing in here South Florida for years to come.”
Baptist Health serves as the Official Healthcare Partner and Official Hospital of Homestead-Miami Speedway. They are the largest healthcare organization in South Florida with 12 hospitals and over 200 physician practices and outpatient facilities located throughout the region, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The deal includes continuing naming rights to the infield care center and first aid stations at HMS.
“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Baptist Health 200 in the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race,” said Ken Spell, CEO of Baptist Health Homestead Hospital. “As the region’s leading healthcare provider, Baptist Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the Homestead and South Dade communities and throughout South Florida. This playoff weekend offers us a unique opportunity to highlight our comprehensive healthcare services while promoting the importance of health and well-being in our community.”
Baptist Health will continue a strong presence at Homestead-Miami Speedway during the October race weekend. Similar to years past, race fans can expect to see interactive activations designed to raise awareness and honor the men and women in the medical field who dedicate their lives to saving others and making a difference every day.
The NASCAR Playoffs race weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway begins with a doubleheader on Saturday, Oct. 26. The day kicks off with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Baptist Health 200 at noon ET followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series at 4 p.m. ET. The NASCAR Cup Series will cap off the weekend’s action on Sunday, Oct. 27, with the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are available for purchase via phone at 866-409-7223 or online at www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com. Fans can stay connected to Homestead-Miami Speedway on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Homestead-Miami Speedway
Founded by Miami businessman, racing enthusiast and philanthropist Ralph Sanchez, Homestead-Miami Speedway has been open since 1995 following an initiative to spur economic recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The 650-acre facility features a 1.5-mile oval and 2.21-mile road course which also hosts on-track events nearly 300 days per year and generates more than $301 million annually for the region. NASCAR crowned champions in all three of its national series at Homestead-Miami Speedway for 18 straight years (2002-19). Homestead-Miami Speedway is home to Fast Lane Friday, which serves as a legal drag racing event open to all car enthusiasts 18 and older with a valid driver’s license and proof of registration and insurance. Located inside of Turn 3 on a 20,000 square foot beach, Beach Bash is exclusively offered for fans at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Open to all ages, the beach sits on the spring-fed 7-acre lake which spans the width of the backstretch and offers live entertainment, beach and water activities, and unique food and beverage options all while taking in the race action. For more information on Homestead-Miami Speedway, please visit www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.
About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health South Florida has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
