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It is partnering with CLASH Endurance and its philanthropic partner, the NASCAR Foundation, to benefit Swim Across America\u2019s pediatric cancer grants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSwim Across America, CLASH Endurance and The NASCAR Foundation joining together makes so much sense as The NASCAR Foundation helps so many kids who are battling cancer,\u201d CEO <strong>Rob Butcher<\/strong> said in a press release. \u201cTo have a Swim Across America charity event in Daytona on the CLASH Endurance Family Weekend means we will make even bigger strides together in the fight against cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event will include hundreds of swimmers and volunteers. Swimming the one-mile course will require at least $400 raised ($200 for swimmers under age 18), while the Dolphin Dash has a $50 registration fee and no fundraising minimum. The event will take place in Lake Lloyd, the 29-acre body of water at the infield of the 2.5-mile track. Sign-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimacrossamerica.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=8311&amp;pg=entry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The swim will be part of CLASH Endurance\u2019s week of programing at the Speedway. It includes a Jingle Jog 5K, children\u2019s triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, triathlons, Test Track and Redline Relay, with Florida\u2019s Magic of Lights holiday display included.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to collaborate with Swim Across America that continues to make a lasting impact in the cancer community,\u201d CLASH Endurance CEO <strong>Bill Christy<\/strong> said. \u201cThis is a cause that has touched all our lives and we are honored to further support the fight at one of our flagship event weekends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to be a part of the new Swim Across America swims during the CLASH Endurance weekend at Daytona International Speedway,\u201d NASCAR Foundation vice president and executive director <strong>Nicole Krieger<\/strong> said. \u201cWe truly appreciate the many years of support from our friends at CLASH and it is a privilege to team up again to help improve the health and well-being of kids across the country and in our race communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have swum in some incredible venues and Daytona International Speedway is certainly one of the most iconic,\u201d Olympian and Swim Across America Ambassador <strong>Rowdy Gaines<\/strong> said. \u201cTo have a Swim Across America charity swim in Daytona is going to be extra special \u2013 I will definitely be there!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swim Across America to Host Swim at Daytona International Speedway Swim Across America will host a swim benefit at Daytona International Speedway\u2019s Lake Lloyd on December 7. 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