The World Center of Racing. Home to the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24, this iconic 2.5-mile superspeedway with 31-degree banking has defined American motorsport since 1959.
Daytona is a 2.5-mile tri-oval with 31 degrees of banking in the turns and 18 at the start line, steep enough that walking on it is difficult. The banking allows sustained speeds high enough that cars run in tightly packed drafting groups, which is why superspeedway racing here looks unlike anything else and why large multi-car accidents are a recurring feature. The infield road course adds a technical section and the fast Bus Stop chicane on the backstretch, used for the Rolex 24. Lake Lloyd sits inside the infield, a 29-acre lake left behind by the excavation that built the banking. Infield camping during Speedweeks is a substantial part of the experience.
The Speedway exists because Bill France Sr. recognised in the early 1950s that racing on the beach at Daytona could not last, as the population grew and crowds became unmanageable. He put a proposal for a permanent facility in motion in April 1953 and signed a contract with the City of Daytona Beach and Volusia County in August 1954. Land clearing began in 1957, and the 31-degree banking was designed in deliberately, both to allow higher speeds and to let spectators see the whole lap.
Racing moved off the beach-road course in 1959, and the first Daytona 500 ran on 22 February that year before a crowd of more than 41,000. The finish was so close that Johnny Beauchamp was initially sent to victory lane; 61 hours later, newsreel footage showed Lee Petty had taken it by about two feet, and the result was reversed.
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Aparthotel · 1.8 km from circuit · 7 min drive · 4.6 (2,550) on Google · $$$
ONE Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Literally across the street from the Speedway with dining, shopping, and entertainment on-site.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 9.0 km from circuit · 20 min drive · 3.8 (10,202) on Google · $$$
100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Full-service oceanfront Hilton with direct beach access and easy speedway shuttle service. The drive to Daytona International Speedway takes about 20 minutes (5.6 miles). Facilities include pool, restaurant, and gym.
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 9.3 km from circuit · 19 min drive · 4.3 (8,281) on Google
300 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
Relaxed oceanfront resort with indoor & outdoor pools, a waterslide & mini-golf, plus a coffee shop. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 9.5 km from circuit · 20 min drive · 4.3 (2,039) on Google
422 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
Chic quarters in an upscale oceanfront hotel featuring an outdoor pool, beach access & a restaurant. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 10.5 km from circuit · 20 min drive · 4.5 (5,196) on Google · $$$
918 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Rock-themed beachfront hotel with ocean views and high-energy nightlife for Daytona 500 weekend. The drive to Daytona International Speedway takes about 20 minutes (6.5 miles). Facilities include pool, restaurant, and bar.
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 10.5 km from circuit · 21 min drive · 4.1 (3,154) on Google
2209 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
Simple quarters in a beachfront resort offering a relaxed restaurant, plus indoor & outdoor pools. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 10.9 km from circuit · 22 min drive · 4.4 (1,784) on Google
1024 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
Laid-back lodging with free Wi-Fi & hot breakfast, plus a pool, a fire pit & suites with wet bars. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 12.1 km from circuit · 23 min drive · 4.2 (3,692) on Google · $$$$
2637 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Oceanfront resort with full spa, just 23 minutes from Daytona International Speedway. Facilities include pool and restaurant.
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) — approximately 5 km from the circuit
Visiting Daytona International Speedway for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Daytona Beach, Florida. The circuit holds up to 101,500 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
Daytona International Speedway is in Daytona Beach, Florida. The nearest airport, Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), is about 5 km from the circuit.
8 properties are listed near Daytona International Speedway, the closest 1.8 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.