Daytona International Speedway - Wikipedia
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, about 50 mi (80 km) north of Orlando. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona …
Daytona International Speedway | History | Nascar …
Daytona International Speedway opened its doors on February 22, 1959, with the inaugural Daytona 500. The first race was won by Lee Petty, and the event set the stage for the Daytona …
History of Daytona International Speedway in Timeline
On November 25, 1957, the groundbreaking ceremony took place, marking the official start of construction for Daytona International Speedway. By December 1958, Daytona International …
DAYTONA SPEEDWAY & INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY (FL)
1st February 1986 - Headlight streaks show the path of race cars through the tri-oval during the IMSA Camel GT Series 24th Annual 24 Hours of Daytona endurance event at the Daytona …
Daytona Speedway: Between a Cathouse and a Dog Track
The massive speedway fit the boundless ambition of the era, coming at the advent of the space race, as the first transcontinental jets whisked passengers from coast to coast in a matter of …
Daytona Archives - International Motor Racing Research Center
The first 24 Hours of Daytona was won by Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby in a Shelby Ford GT40 MK II. The Daytona 24 then became a fixture on the World SportsCar Championship schedule. …
History of NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway
Aug 14, 2025 · First Bill France, Sr., helped form NASCAR in 1947. Then in 1959, France's idea for the new Daytona International Speedway became reality.
Daytona History - Daytona Pace Cars
On February 22, 1959, Daytona International Speedway hosted the first Daytona 500. The posted awards for the “500-Mile International Sweepstakes” totaled $67,760.
Daytona map, history and latest races - Motorsport Database
Explore the Daytona racing circuit with circuit diagram, lap times, race history & many more details from the motorsport database.
Daytona International Speedway NASCAR Track Facts, History
Discover the history of Daytona International Speedway, including NASCAR race winners for the Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series, detailed track facts, and a full gallery of past race images.