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Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL

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Daytona International Speedway

1801 W International Speedway Blvd · Daytona Beach, FL

Why you should go…

Daytona International Speedway opened in 1959 and hosts the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 sports car endurance race. Its 2.5-mile tri-oval has turns banked at 31 degrees. Guided tours of about 60 minutes travel the grounds by open-air tram and may include pit road and the start/finish line, depending on track activity. Every tour ticket includes admission to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, the museum on the speedway grounds.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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