NASCAR Daytona 500
About the Race
When was the track built?
Daytona International Speedway opened in 1959, purpose-built by NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. It quickly became the flagship venue of American stock car racing.
When was the first race here?
The first Daytona 500 was held in 1959 and famously decided by a photo finish — helping cement the event as NASCAR’s premier race.
Track Guide
A 2.5-mile high-banked superspeedway where drafting is everything. Expect tight “pack racing,” slipstream battles, and the constant threat of “The Big One” — multi-car incidents triggered at high speed.
Why should I go?
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s Super Bowl — massive crowd, pre-race flyovers, driver introductions, and a uniquely American race-day atmosphere.
Best place to watch?
High in the tri-oval grandstands for full-pack views, or near Turn 1 to see cars compress into the banking at full speed.
Track Map
Circuit Length
4.023 km
Number of Turns
4
Fastest Lap
0:42.783
Packages for this Race
Packages will be available soon for this race.