- February 11, 2026
Tanger Daytona Beach will host an appearance by NASCAR veteran Casey Mears, driver of the No. 66 car, on Friday, Feb. 13 from 2-3 p.m.
The community is invited to attend a meet-and-greet with the race car driver as part of a special event at the outlets in advance of the DAYTONA 500 weekend. The Daytona 500 will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15.
“The DAYTONA 500 is a moment that brings people together, and Tanger is proud to be part of it in a meaningful way that gives back,” said Roxanne Ribakoff, general manager of Tanger Daytona Beach in a press release. “Working with Casey Mears and The Gracie Foundation allows us to support women when they need it most, while celebrating the race weekend with our community.”
Event wristbands are required and available for pick-up on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 1 p.m. at the on-site check-in table near Columbia at Tanger Daytona Beach. Space is limited. Tanger encourages people to arrive early.
Tanger is also partnering with Mears and The Gracie Foundation, and as part of the collaboration, Tanger will donate $10,000 to The Gracie Foundation, supporting women undergoing cancer treatment, the press release states. The donation will be presented at the conclusion of the meet-and-greet at Tanger Daytona Beach. The partnership also supports the delivery of Gracie Gifts — care packages filled with items designed to bring encouragement.
Tanger will be featured as a key partner on the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford Mustang, driven by Mears.
“This partnership is about more than racing,” Mears said. “It’s about using the visibility of the DAYTONA 500 to support a cause that truly matters. I’m proud to represent Tanger and The Gracie Foundation in a program that gives back and makes a real difference.”
