Daytona International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway is a motorsport facility in Daytona Beach, Florida, featuring an oval track roughly 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) around with steeply banked curves exceeding 30 degrees. The start and finish line runs parallel to wide grandstands, while the infield holds pit lanes, media centers, and open grass areas.

William France Sr. began building the facility in November 1957 and opened it in February 1959 as a response to growing demand for professional racing. The first races immediately drew national attention and established the track as a cornerstone of American motorsport.

The track carries the name of the city considered the birthplace of organized racing in America. Fans often gather days before major races on the grandstands and infield camping areas to celebrate together.

Visitors can choose between an hour-long standard tour or a two-and-a-half-hour guided walk that also grants access to archives and special areas. The facility remains open year-round, though the atmosphere during race weekends differs sharply from quieter days.

A lake covering roughly 12 hectares (29 acres) sits inside the infield and once hosted powerboat races. The water now serves mainly as a reservoir for safety systems and as a habitat for local bird species.

Location: Daytona Beach

Inception: 1957

Official opening: 1959

Address: West International Speedway Boulevard

Phone: +18773067223

Website: http://daytonainternationalspeedway.com

GPS coordinates: 29.18556,-81.06944

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:52