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 500 to become …

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 500, the most …

On November 25, 1957, the groundbreaking ceremony took place, marking the official start of construction for Daytona International Speedway. By December 1958, Daytona International …

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 International …

On August 16, 1954, France signed a contract with City of Daytona Beach and Volusia County officials to build what would become Daytona International Speedway, the "World Center of Racing." In 1957, …

The Daytona 200 motorcycle race continued to be run on the beach through 1960. In 1961, the Daytona 200 moved to the Speedway. In 1962, the Speedway hosted the inaugural running of the Rolex 24 At …

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. Ferrari had their …

2 days ago · The Daytona 500 is the iconic 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series season-opener held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Considered the most prestigious and …

First Bill France, Sr., helped form NASCAR in 1947. Then in 1959, France's idea for the new Daytona International Speedway became reality.

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