Highlights
The flagship oval track for the National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) series is located in Daytona Beach, Fla. Ground was broken for the track in 1956, and the Speedway hosted the first Daytona 500 stock car race on Feb. 22, 1959, which makes the 2008 race the 50th anniversary. The season-opening Daytona 500, so named because it is 500 miles, has become one of the richest, with a total purse in 2007 of more than $18 million, with winner Kevin Harvick earning approximately $1.5 million. The Speedway also hosts a second NASCAR Nextel Cup race in July, as well as other events, including the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona sports car endurance race, motorcycle events, hot rod shows, testin...
The flagship oval track for the National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) series is located in Daytona Beach, Fla. Ground was broken for the track in 1956, and the Speedway hosted the first Daytona 500 stock car race on Feb. 22, 1959, which makes the 2008 race the 50th anniversary. The season-opening Daytona 500, so named because it is 500 miles, has become one of the richest, with a total purse in 2007 of more than $18 million, with winner Kevin Harvick earning approximately $1.5 million. The Speedway also hosts a second NASCAR Nextel Cup race in July, as well as other events, including the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona sports car endurance race, motorcycle events, hot rod shows, testing sessions and racing schools. The oval track is 2.5 miles long, with 31 degrees of banking in the turns, and is illuminated for night racing with 1,835 light fixtures. A 3.56-mile road course, which incorporates part of the banked oval, winds through the 180-acre infield, and is used for sports car and motorcycle events. The track seats 167,785, with additional space in the infield for fans. The 480-acre speedway grounds also house the headquarters for the International Speedway Corporation, a publicly-traded company that owns the Speedway, as well as 12 other race tracks.
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Danica Patrick Crashes in NASCAR Debut
Associated PressDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Even as her mangled race car belched steam from its radiator in the background, Danica Patrick remained confident she would have good days in NASCAR. This wasn't one of them. Making her NASCAR debut, Patrick ran outside the top 20...Tags: Danica Patrick, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, NASCAR, Sports, Auto Racing
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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich makes his acting debut -- playing someone other than himself -- when Hemingway and Gellhorn premieres on HBO on Monday night at 9:00 p.m....Tags: Carrie Underwood, Pop Evil (music group), DVDs, Los Angeles International Airport, August (movie)
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Memorial Day eats along the coast
If you're heading east for some Memorial Day beach and waterfront fun, here are some dining suggestions from Ormond Beach to Cocoa Beach: Atlantis Bistro — Wines by the Waves, 300 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-4022: A cozy Mediterranean...
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UCF grads include pro race-car driver Shea Holbrook
Shea Holbrook, who graduated with distinction Saturday from the University of Central Florida, already has a good job. And she's likely the only graduate who wears a fire-retardant jumpsuit and helmet at work.
Holbrook, 22, is a professional race-car...Tags: Danica Patrick, Graduation, Richard Petty, Teaching and Learning, Valencia College
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Talladega racing brings restrictor-plate controversy again
When they were children, NASCAR drivers probably got peeved when they asked for G.I. Joe dolls and Santa delivered exactly what they wanted Christmas morning.
"We wanted Batman and Robin!" they would scream at mommy and daddy, who no doubt took a swig of...Tags: Jeff Gordon, Danica Patrick, NASCAR, Brad Keselowski, Auto Racing
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Restrictor-plate controversy won't go away at Talladega
When they were children, NASCAR drivers probably got peeved when they asked for G.I. Joe dolls and Santa delivered exactly what they wanted. "We wanted Batman and Robin!" they would scream at Mommy and Daddy. As adults, drivers are programmed the same...
Tags: Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, Brad Keselowski, Auto Racing, Jimmie Johnson
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Earnhardt's death still having positive safety implications
The tragic legacy of Dale Earnhardt continues to have a positive impact on NASCAR. Eric McClure is alive today likely because SAFER barriers were in place at Talladega when he slammed into an inside retaining wall during a Nationwide race Saturday. There...
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Florida residents can make a splash -- Wet 'n Wild is offering Florida Residents free entry almost any time during the same year (through Dec. 31) with the purchase of a...Tags: Culture, Movies, Lake Okeechobee, DVDs, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Mitt Romney takes NASCAR detour to Daytona
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTaking a break from intense campaigning in Michigan, Mitt Romney made the trip that many a Republican has done before, a visit to the Daytona 500. It's actually Romney's second trip to the Daytona International Speedway. The former Massachusetts... -
Daytona 500 start time pushed back to 7 p.m. tonight
NASCAR president Mike Helton says the Daytona 500 will start Monday night at 7 p.m.
Heavy rain soaked Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, forcing NASCAR to postpone the event for the first time in its 54-year history.
The 500-mile race initially...Tags: Danica Patrick, NASCAR, Daytona 500, Auto Racing, Tony Stewart
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Daytona 500 start time pushed back -- again
Just like Sunday, the Daytona 500 start time was scheduled for just after noon EST on Monday. And just like Sunday, inclement weather is preventing that from happening. The Sprint Cup Series season opener was rescheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST, with...Tags: Daytona 500, The Weather Channel (tv network), Carl Edwards
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Daytona 500: Se llevará a cabo esta noche
Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo la carrera se llevará a cabo esta noche a partir de las 7:00pm.
La categoría NASCAR postergó ayer domingo las 500 millas de Daytona por la lluvia, la primera vez en la historia que la carrera se debe demorar un día....Tags: Danica Patrick, NASCAR, Daytona 500, Auto Racing, Carl Edwards
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