New Smyrna Speedway, Motorsport racing track in Samsula, Florida, USA
New Smyrna Speedway is a motorsport racing track in Florida that hosts racing events throughout the year. The facility features an oval circuit with viewing stands positioned around the track, allowing spectators to watch races from multiple vantage points.
Auto Racing Enterprises broke ground in 1966 on a half-mile dirt oval in Samsula, designed by secretary Benny Corbin with 13-degree banks; the first races ran on 23 April 1967. Drought and dust problems led to the surface being paved, and the first asphalt race was held on Labor Day 1967. In 1968 Benny Corbin and Dan Epps founded Florida Motor Speedways Inc. and renamed the track New Smyrna Speedway to avoid confusion with Daytona International Speedway.
The speedway is easily accessible by car with ample parking near the grandstands and viewing areas. Visitors should bring sunscreen and wear comfortable clothing as events take place under open-air conditions.
The infield holds "Little New Smyrna Speedway", a smaller oval where quarter midgets race on Friday nights. The main half-mile was repaved in January 2007, and NASCAR Sprint Cup teams have used it for testing ahead of races at Martinsville, Richmond and Phoenix.
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