In the early 1900s, drivers raced from Ormond Beach to Ponce Inlet in the measured mile to break land-speed records. The Pier removed several pilings so racers could pass safely. Leia mais.
The original site of the Ormond Hotel. During the speed trials on the beach in the early 1900s, this was the gathering place for car owners, mechanics and drivers. Leia mais.
Not the original Ormond Garage -- that was on the other side of the bridge, at 113 E. Granada where a plaque commemorates the site. Here you can find a large collection of racing memorabilia.
In early December 1947, France summoned stock-car promoters, drivers and track owners to the Ebony Lounge atop the Streamline Hotel to create the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Leia mais.
“Big Bill” France operated this Amoco gas station/garage for several years before he became a full-time stock-car race promoter. Leia mais.
In the 1950s, the church property served as a NASCAR inspection site. Leia mais.
Located at the north turn of the Beach & Road Course from 1948-58. Drivers raced on the 4.1-mile course, 8 miles of asphalt and 2 miles of beach with turns cut through the dunes at either end. Leia mais.
Approximate location of Marshall Teague’s Pure Oil gas station. Teague was one of Daytona Beach’s earliest stock-car racers, winning 5 NASCAR events in 1951, driving the “Fabulous” Hudson Hornet. Leia mais.
