Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, about 50 mi 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. The venue also hosts the 24 Hours of Daytona, one of three IMSA races that make up the Triple Crown of e…
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, about 50 mi 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. The venue also hosts the 24 Hours of Daytona, one of three IMSA races that make up the Triple Crown of endurance racing. In addition to NASCAR and IMSA, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, SCCA, and AMA Supercross. The track features multiple layouts including the primary 2.500 mi high-speed tri-oval, a 3.560 mi sports car course, a 2.950 mi motorcycle course, and a 1,320 ft karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's 180-acre infield includes the 29-acre Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing.
Location: 1801 West International Speedway Blvd · Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
Capacity: 101,500–167,785 (w/ infield, depending on configuration) 123,500 (grandstand capacity)
Owner: NASCAR (2019–present) · International Speedway Corporation (1959–2019)
Opened: February 22, 1959
Architect: Charles Moneypenny · William France, Sr.
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