About Daytona International Speedway
Opened in 1959, the Daytona International Speedway is home to a variety of NASCAR, motorcycle, go-kart, and truck racing events throughout the year, including the world-famous Daytona 500. With seating for more than 167,000 spectators, the Daytona track can be configured into several course layouts, from a high-speed tri-oval to a flat-track motorcycle course, offering flexibility for racing events of all types. In addition to racing events, the Daytona Speedway features an annual car show, a street rod meet, a swap meet, and marathon events. www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
Daytona 500.
Known to racing enthusiasts as the "Great American Race," the Daytona 500 features 43 of the best stock car drivers competing against each other in a 500-mile NASCAR road race. As the most prestigious race on the NASCAR circuit, racers in the Daytona 500 compete for a large purse, championship points and bragging rights as the winner of the first racing event of the season. Held each year in mid-February, the Daytona 500 hosts more than 167,000 on-site racing spectators and garners a huge television audience of more than 20 million viewers. www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
[Top] Daytona 500 Experience.
Visitors to the Daytona International Speedway will not want to miss the Daytona 500 experience. This popular attraction lets visitors experience the thrill of the Daytona 500 through hands-on activities, thrilling rides and interesting exhibits. Visitors can try their pit crew skills in the pits, experience driving the Daytona track on the Daytona DreamLaps ride, check out the inner workings of a race-winning NASCAR stock car, learn more about racing history, and watch the NASCAR 3D movie in the IMAX theatre. Hard core racing fans can also enjoy a guided tour of the speedway that takes visitors through the garage area, the pit roads, Victory Lane, and to see the latest Daytona 500 race-winning car. www.daytona500experience.com
[Top] Daytona 500 Hotel Lodging & Packages.
Experience the thrill of NASCAR racing action at the Daytona 500 and other racing events at the Daytona International Speedway, then relax at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Palm Coast. Located just 20 minutes from the Daytona International Speedway, our comfortable hotel offers great value on hotel packages for the Daytona 500 and other vacations in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida. Call us today to plan your personalized Daytona 500 hotel vacation package.
[Top] Daytona 200.
This exciting 62-mile Superbike motorcycle race is held each year and features both Superbikes, SportBikes and Formula Xtreme class bikes racing over a challenging course of hairpin turns, short links and horseshoe turns. This endurance race is a major challenge for world champion motorbike racers, and boasts a list of champion winners including top names like Scott Russell, Steve Rapp and Miguel Duhamel. The seven-day Daytona 200 Week features a variety of fun racing events, ceremonies and entertainment, all culminating with the excitement of the Daytona 200 race. www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
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Visit Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona International Speedway is open to racing fans all year long. Visitors can enjoy racing events, go-kart races, track tours, and visits to the popular Daytona 500 Experience. The Daytona International Speedway ticket office is open Monday through Friday, 9am - 9pm; Saturday and Sunday,9am - 7pm. Call 1-800-PITSHOP
or visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com for ticket and visitor information.
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