Daytona International Speedway & Daytona USA

Construction began on the new superspeedway in the summer of 1958.  The first Daytona 500 was run on the new track in 1959.  Designed by Charles H. Moneypenney, a former City of Daytona Beach engineer, he had no blueprint to refer to and accomplished the monumental task through years of research.  Bill France insisted that the track be visible from every seat.  Hence the 31* high banked turns and the distinctive tri-oval design which, from the air, resembles a big "D."   Since that time, NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have grown to be international corporations sponsoring races throughout North America and Japan.  Take a tour of the 31* high banked turns of Daytona International Speedway with the Speedway Tram Tour.

DAYTONA USA is the newest jewel in the crown of International Speedway Corporation.  Called the “ultimate motorsports attraction,” this interactive experience offers the viewer glimpses into the history of racing as well as current exhibitions demonstrating pit crew stops, TV and radio broadcasts, online information and a 70 mm movie entitled “The Daytona 500.”

 

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