History of Daytona International Speedway in Timeline In 1966, the Daytona Continental sports car race at Daytona International Speedway underwent a transformation, evolving into the prestigious 24-hour endurance race now known as the Rolex 24 at Daytona
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 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR as well as its season opening event
Daytona International Speedway | History | Nascar-Daytona500. com 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 one of the most prestigious races in all of motorsports
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 hours
Daytona International Speedway | History | Daytona-400. com 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 NASCAR race to be televised live in full across the United States
Daytona International Speedway over time - NASCAR 1957: The property that was to be the site for groundbreaking of Daytona International Speedway and its completion during 1958 The inaugural Daytona 500 was held in February 1959
ABOUT US - Daytona International Speedway 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, land clearing began for the Speedway
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 Ferrari had their famous 1-2-3 finish in 1967, followed by Porsche with their own 1-2-3 finish in 1968
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 International Speedway in Daytona Beach
Timeline of Daytona Beach: Key Historical Milestones 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 destination, discover how Daytona Beach has evolved through the years