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Daytona International Speedway

Daytona is the birthplace of NASCAR, and home to its most famous race and racetrack, and the largest ball of twine, the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway. Each February, Daytona plays host to speedweeks, culminating in the running of the Daytona 500, the “Great American Race.” Daytona also hosts a night race on Fourth of July weekend, the Pepsi 400.

NASCAR requires that cars at Daytona and Talladega, the two superspeedways on the Nextel Cup circuit, use horsepower-sapping restrictor plates on their carburetors in an effort to contain speeds. The restrictor plates cause the cars to bunch together in packs and draft off each other, which leads to exciting racing and often results in “the big one,” a large crash that can take out dozens of cars.
Daytona International Speedway opened in 1959, but the history of auto racing at Daytona goes back much farther than that.

In 1936, the precursor to today's Daytona 500 was born on a course that went down 1.5 miles of highway, then turned and came the same distance back up the beach.

William H.G. France, a mechanic and racer who'd moved south from Washington, D.C., eventually took over the job of running the beach races on the second of two courses used for those events. In 1947, he presided over a meeting at Daytona's Streamline Hotel where NASCAR was born.

A decade later, France began working on his showplace.

"Big Bill" France was building it, he insisted on 31-degree banking in the corners. That's as steep as he could make the turns and still keep the machines putting down the asphalt from tipping over.

When drivers gathered for the first Daytona 500, it was an eye-popping experience. Drivers were more accustomed to half-mile dirt tracks and saw the 1.366-mile paved track at Darlington as vast. A trip around Daytona International Speedway was 2.5 miles -- nearly twice that.

Bob Welborn ran 140.121 mph to win the pole for the first Daytona 500, and Lee Petty won in a photo finish over Johnny Beauchamp.

It was at Daytona International Speedway where Junior Johnson discovered that if he tucked his car right behind another one, he could go faster than he could run by himself. And drafting became a part of the sport.

It was at Daytona where Cale Yarborough topped 200 mph on his first qualifying lap in 1983 and then, as he went even faster on a second lap, his car took off and flew, turning upside down before crashing.

Bill Elliott set the Daytona track record in 1987, running 210.364 mph, just before restrictor plates were introduced to the sport.

The Daytona 500, considered NASCAR's biggest event, has played host to some of NASCAR's greatest moments -- and maybe its greatest tragedy.

Many considered the 1976 Daytona 500 as the greatest race of all time.

Richard Petty won seven Daytona 500s on his way to becoming "The King," but lost in '76 to rival David Pearson after they wrecked coming to the finish line and Pearson puttered across the finish line bumping his car along with his ignition.

In 1998, in his 20th try, seven-time Cup series champion Dale Earnhardt finally won the Daytona 500. Sadly, three years later, Earnhardt died in a Turn 4 crash in the 2001 running. It was a moment that changed the sport forever.

In addition to the Daytona 500, the track hosts the Pepsi 400 each July along with the Rolex 24, Americaýs premier endurance race, and annual motorcycle races that are the centerpiece of Daytona's Bike Week.

Daytona International Speedway renovated its infield before the 2005 Daytona 500 to add a "Fan Zone" that allows fans to buy tickets giving them one of the best up-close views of a NASCAR garage and other special amenities.

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Where to stay:

Treasure Island Resort, 2025 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL (386) 255-8371

Where to eat:
Cheers in Deltona...worth the 15 minute drive!! Great Drink specials Friday nights!!!!

Wing House, W Internatl Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL (386) 947-9838

Sidetrips:

Daytona Cubs Minor League Baseball 105 E Orange Ave (386)257-3172

Track Facts:

Banking/Turns: 31
Distance: 2.5 miles
Shape: Tri-oval

Photo of the track

Race Experiences...

I've been to a lot of races in Daytona, both before and after the infield renovation. I am happy to tell you, this track is simply awesome. If you know how to handle it, you can have a great time. The FanZone is worth the upgrade in your ticket. On Cup race days, it's going to be packed, so it's better if you can settle for a Cup or Truck day. It makes it easy to meet your favorite drivers, and just watching the drivers and teams from the top of the garage area is great in itself. If you can, try and pay the extra money for a frontstretch ticket. it's hard to see from the backstretch, and if you have a front stretch ticket, you won't be dissapointed. You can see more of the track than you would think,. trust me I've sat in almost every area there. I'm partial to Segrave myself. A great thing for people making a trip out of it, is Daytona USA. It's pretty simple, but every race fan should visit it at least once. They have the IMAX 3-D movie playing all the time, and simulators galore. It's just a cool experience for the whole family. Be warned race fans, this track is HUGE. deciding to take a walk to the other side of the track means you will need to walk back. Luckily, there are track workers with golf carts that will gladly drive you to another part of the grandstand you are in. I'm young, and in shape, and last years Pepsi 400 about killed me from walking around out there. Here is one last bit of advice for novice track attenders. Parking, its a hassel, theres just no way around it. You either pay a lot of money or go through a lot of walking and trouble to get back to your vehicle. There is a free parking lot.. a park and ride. If you really want to save the money, go ahead, but be warned that getting back to the lot is extremely tiresome. The wait for the bus is insane, crowded and long. Pretty much everyone ends up frustrated, including the workers, so if you can afford it, pay the money to park at a shopping center nearby. That's all the tips I have for you right now, I'm going back in 2 days, maybe I'll remember more to let you in on.

Park in Lot 10...Take the bus there and walk back to your car after the race!! It only takes less then an hour for a drunk fat man to walk it!! It's quicker then you think.....and really quick compared to waiting in the lines for the bus to drop you off at th field and walk back to your car and then...ha ha ha.....theat's not even talking about all the people that are already in the cars and out in the TRAFFIC PARKING LOT!!....you'll see...that's not a typo!!!!

Past Winners:

1972

AJ Foyt-Daytona 500
David Pearson-FireCracker 400

1973

Richard Petty-Daytona 500
David Pearson-FireCracker 400

1974

Richard Petty-Daytona 500
David Pearson-FireCracker 400

1975

Benny Parsons-Daytona 500
Richard Petty-FireCracker 400

1976

David Pearson-Daytona 500
Cale Yarborough-FireCracker 400

1977

Cale Yarborough-Daytona 500
Richard Petty-FireCracker 400

1978

Bobby Allison-Daytona 500
David Pearson-FireCracker 400

1979

Richard Petty-Daytona 500
Neil Bonnett-FireCracker 400

1980

Buddy Baker-Daytona 500
Bobby Allison-FireCracker 400

1981

Richard Petty-Daytona 500
Cale Yarborough-FireCracker 400

1982

Bobby Allison swiped both races that year

1983

Cale Yarborough-Daytona 500
Buddy Baker-FireCracker 400

1984

Cale Yarborough-Daytona 500
Richard Petty-Pepsi FireCracker 400

1985

Bill Elliott-Daytona 500
Greg Sacks-Pepsi FrieCracker 400

1986

Geoffrey Bodine-Daytona 500
Tim Richmond-Pepsi FireCracker 400

1987

Bill Elliott-Daytona 500
Bobby Allison-Pepsi FireCracker 400

1988

Bobby Allison-Daytona 500
Bill Elliott-Pepsi FireCracker 400

1989

Darrell Waltrip-Daytona 500
Davey Allison-Pepsi 400

1990

Derrick Cope-Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt-Pepsi 400

1991

Erine Irvan-Daytona 500
Bill Elliott-Pepsi 400

1992

Davey Allison-Daytona 500
Erine Irvan-Pepsi 400

1993

Dale Jarrett-Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt-Pepsi 400

1994

Sterling Marlin-Daytona 500
Jimmy Spencer-Pepsi 400

1995

Sterling Marlin-Daytona 500
Jeff Gordon-Pepsi 400

1996

Dale Jarrett-Daytona 500
Sterling Marlin-Pepsi 400

1997

Jeff Gordon-Daytona 500
John Andretti-Pepsi 400

1998

Dale Eanrhardt-Daytona 500
Jeff Gordon-Pepsi 400

1999

Jeff Gordon-Daytona 500
Dale Jarrett-Pepsi 400

2000

Dale Jarrett-Daytona 500
Jeff Burton-Pepsi 400

2001

Micheal Waltrip-Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt Jr-Pepsi 400

2002

Ward Burton-Daytona 500
Micheal Waltrip-Pepsi 400

2003

Micheal Waltrip-Daytona 500
Greg Biffle-Pepsi 400

2004

Dale Earnhardt Jr-Daytona 500
Jeff Gordon-Pepsi 400

2005

Jeff Gordon-Daytona 500
Tony Stewart-Pepsi 400

2006

Jimmie Johnson-Daytona 500

Tony Stewart-Pepsi 400

2007

Kevin harvick-Daytona 500

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monty570_23 — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:08:34 CDT

Sterling Marlin

Car: #14 Waste Management Chevrolet for Ginn Racing in the Nextel Cup series
Born: June 30, 1957 in Columbia, Tenn.
In the family: He is the son of former NASCAR driver Coco Marlin. He was named after the British Formula One racing legend Sterling Moss. His son, Steadman Marlin, is an occasional driver in the Busch Series.

Career highlights: Marlin has 10 career Cup series victories, and was running away with the points championship in 2002 until he suffered a neck injury in a crash at Kansas Speedway.

He drives the #14 WasteManagement/ Panasonic Chevrolet for Ginn Racing. He drives the #14 in honor of his father, who died in August 2005, whom also drove the #14 throughout most of his career.

Marlin is one of only three drivers in NASCAR history to win the prestigious Daytona 500 in consecutive years, those years being 1994 and 1995.

Terry Labonte

Car: #44 Kellogg's Chevorlet
Drove for: Hendrick Motorsports
Crew chief: Philippe Lopez
Born: November 16, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas
Teammates: Jeff Gordon (24), Jimmie Johnson (48), Kyle Busch (5)
Marital status: Married - Kim
Children: a Son - Justin, Daughter - Kristy
Last Race: November 5, 2006, Dickies 500
Career highlights:

1984 Winston Cup Champion
1996 Winston Cup Champion

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS…
1 In 25 full seasons at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series level, Terry Labonte has finished in the top-five in the championship standings on seven occasions – including two circuit championships – and in the top-10 an amazing 17 times.
2 Labonte won his first career Cup Series championship in 1984, driving the No. 44 Chevrolets for car owner Billy Hagan. In 1996, he claimed his second career title, edging teammate Jeff Gordon by a mere 37 points in one of the closest races in history.
3 In 56 years of Cup-level competition, Labonte is one of just 14 drivers with multiple championships – a list that includes Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Cale Yarborough, Buck Baker, Tim Flock, Ned Jarrett, David Pearson, Lee Petty, Richard Petty, Herb Thomas, Darrell Waltrip, Joe Weatherly and Tony Stewart.
4 Labonte has won races at nine different active tracks, as well as North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway and Riverside (Calif.) Raceway, where NASCAR no longer competes. Labonte has won pole positions at 12 different active tracks, along with North Wilkesboro, Riverside, and the old Texas World Speedway in College Station.
5 With his fourth-place finish in the 1982 Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, Labonte became the youngest driver in motor sports history to win $1 million and the 12th NASCAR driver to reach that mark.
6 In Labonte's first NASCAR race, the 1978 Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, he started 19th and finished fourth in the No. 92 Chevrolet for Hagan Racing. He earned his first victory in his 59th start, the Sept. 1, 1980 Southern 500 at Darlington, and his first pole position in 1981, taking the number-one starting spot for the spring race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
7 Labonte won the 1989 International Race of Champions (IROC) title, one of six IROC Series in which he has competed. That effort included a victory at Michigan International Speedway. Labonte also clinched the 1993 IROC title for the late Davey Allison through his substitute effort in the final event at Michigan in August of that year.
8 Labonte broke Richard Petty's record of 513 straight starts in 1996 and continued his "Iron Man" streak until Aug. 5, 2000, when he missed the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis while recovering from injuries suffered a month earlier in a race at Daytona Beach, Fla. Labonte's mark of 655 consecutive starts was surpassed in 2002 when Ricky Rudd started his 656th straight race.
9 Labonte's 1999 victory in "The Winston" (now the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge) was the second triumph among his 19 starts in the annual winners-only all-star race and came exactly 11 years to the day since his first victory on May 22, 1988. In addition, Labonte has finished second once (1987) and third twice (1985, 1997). He has competed in all but two of the races, missing only the 1991 and 2006 events.
10 Terry and Bobby Labonte are the only brothers in NASCAR history to win Cup Series championships. Terry won in 1984 and 1996, with Bobby winning in 2000. They were inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in February 2002.
11 Terry Labonte's first 22 Cup Series wins were distributed evenly among short tracks (Bristol, 2; Richmond, 3; North Wilkesboro, 4); intermediates (Darlington, 2; North Carolina Speedway, 2; Phoenix, 1; Texas, 1; Concord, 1); superspeedways (Pocono, 2; Talladega, 2); and road courses (Riverside, 2).
12 His last race was the Dickies 500 on November 5, 2006. He finished down only 22 laps in 36 place.

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