Daytona International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway

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.

Other cover appearances

Series	Date	Race	Type
NASCAR	February 22, 1959	Daytona 500	Program
Endurance racing	February 4-5, 1967	24 Hours of Daytona	Program
	February 2-3, 1973	24 Hours of Daytona	Program
NASCAR	February 14, 1993	Daytona 500	Program
	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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