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'''Darlington Raceway''' is a race track built for NASCAR racing located in Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed "The Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by many NASCAR fans and drivers and advertised as "A NASCAR Tradition." It is of a unique, somewhat egg-shaped design, an oval with the ends of very different configurations, a condition which supposedly arose from the proximity of one end of the track to a minnow pond the owner refused to relocate. This situation makes it very challenging for the crews to set up their cars' handling in a way that will be effective at both ends.
'''Daytona International Speedway''' is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. 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. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, IMSA, SCCA, and Motocross. The track features multiple layouts including the primary 2.500 mi (4.023 km) high-speed tri-oval, a 3.560 mi (5.729 km) sports car course, a 2.950 mi (4.748 km) motorcycle course, and a 1,320 ft (400 m) karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's 180-acre (73 ha) infield includes the 29-acre (12 ha) Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The speedway is operated by NASCAR pursuant to a lease with the City of Daytona Beach on the property that runs until 2054.


==List of credited publications==
The track was built in 1959 by NASCAR founder William "Bill" France Sr. to host racing that was held at the former Daytona Beach Road Course. His banked design permitted higher speeds and gave fans a better view of the cars. Lights were installed around the track in 1998, and today it is the third-largest single-lit outdoor sports facility. The speedway has been renovated four times, with the infield renovated in 2004 and the track repaved in 1978 and 2010. The track is 50 miles north of Orlando.
 
==Publications==
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==Other cover appearances==
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!Series!!Date!!Race!!Type
!Series!!Date!!Race!!Type
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| rowspan=1| [[Endurance racing]]
| rowspan=2| [[Endurance racing]]
| February 4-5, 1967
| 24 Hours of Daytona
| [[1967 24 Hours of Daytona|Program]]
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| February 2-3, 1973
| February 2-3, 1973
| 24 Hours of Daytona
| 24 Hours of Daytona
| [[1973 24 Hours of Daytona|Program]]
| [[1973 24 Hours of Daytona|Program]]
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| rowspan=11| [[NASCAR]]
| July 7, 2001
| Pepsi 400
| [[2001 Pepsi 400|Program]]
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| [[2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series|February 16, 2003]]
| Daytona 500
| [[2003 Daytona 500|Program]]
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| July 1, 2006
| Pepsi 400
| [[2006 Pepsi 400|Program]]
|-
| [[2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series|February 18, 2018]]
| Daytona 500
| [[2018 Daytona 500|Program]]
|}
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[[Category: Auto racing venues in Florida]]
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[[Category: Venues opened in 1959]]
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Latest revision as of 16:28, 20 July 2024

Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway postcard.jpg
Location Daytona Beach, Florida
Opened 1959
Other Names n/a
Tenants NASCAR

Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. 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. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, IMSA, SCCA, and Motocross. The track features multiple layouts including the primary 2.500 mi (4.023 km) high-speed tri-oval, a 3.560 mi (5.729 km) sports car course, a 2.950 mi (4.748 km) motorcycle course, and a 1,320 ft (400 m) karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's 180-acre (73 ha) infield includes the 29-acre (12 ha) Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The speedway is operated by NASCAR pursuant to a lease with the City of Daytona Beach on the property that runs until 2054.

The track was built in 1959 by NASCAR founder William "Bill" France Sr. to host racing that was held at the former Daytona Beach Road Course. His banked design permitted higher speeds and gave fans a better view of the cars. Lights were installed around the track in 1998, and today it is the third-largest single-lit outdoor sports facility. The speedway has been renovated four times, with the infield renovated in 2004 and the track repaved in 1978 and 2010. The track is 50 miles north of Orlando.

Publications

Publications

Other cover appearances

Series Date Race Type
Endurance racing February 4-5, 1967 24 Hours of Daytona Program
February 2-3, 1973 24 Hours of Daytona Program
NASCAR July 7, 2001 Pepsi 400 Program
February 16, 2003 Daytona 500 Program
July 1, 2006 Pepsi 400 Program
February 18, 2018 Daytona 500 Program
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