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 …

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 …

Fast-forward to 1959, the year the Daytona International Speedway opened its gates. Built by NASCAR founder William "Bill" France Sr., the speedway offered a purpose-built venue for racing enthusiasts …

Through the 1960s and 1970s, Daytona International Speedway became synonymous with fast-paced, high-profile racing. The Daytona 500 grew in reputation, and in 1979, it made history as the first …

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 hours...

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.

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, …

Explore the rich history of Daytona Beach through a comprehensive timeline that highlights its significant events and milestones. From its founding and development to becoming a world-famous motorsports …

Since that time, NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have grown to be international corporations sponsoring races throughout North America and Japan. Take a tour of the 31* high …