Daytona International Speedway Fast Facts: Everything NASCAR Fans Should Know

Few racetracks are as deeply woven into NASCAR’s identity as Daytona International Speedway.Long before the 2.5-mile superspeedway existed, racers were chasing speed records on the hard-packed sands of Daytona Beach. NASCAR itself traces its formation to Daytona, and Bill France Sr.’s vision eventually transformed the area’s racing tradition into one of the most recognizable motorsports facilities in the world.This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Daytona for the Coke