Miss America to sing national anthem at Coke Zero Sugar 400
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, will perform the national anthem before the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Donegan previously sang the anthem during Daytona's Speedweek in February. Speedway President Frank Kelleher expressed excitement for her return, emphasizing the significance of the event. The partnership between Daytona International Speedway and the Miss America organization has been in place since September 2025.
- •Cassie Donegan performed the national anthem in February.
- •The race is scheduled for August 27, 2026.
- •Daytona International Speedway hosts the event.
- •It's the regular-season finale for the NASCAR Cup Series.
- •The partnership with the Miss America organization started in September 2025.
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Miss America returns as national anthem singer for Daytona's Coke Zero Sugar 400
"Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, will return to Daytona International Speedway to perform the national anthem before the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
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