I visited Daytona USA when Dale Earnhardt has his car on display after winning the elusive race for years, it is now closed to the public but is open to group functions is this the same place?
It's too bad that current Land Speed has no one place for the history to be stored and be available for future historians and fans.
Love your coverage, JB, but it has left me thirsty for more.........................................MORE
Growing up in the rural South I was attracted to racing at a early age,i never got to Daytona but I have been fortunate to met several pioneers of racing before the boom of nascar. HRP
One would think the History of Daytona would be more accessible for the average Joe to go and check out. Thanks for the peek inside! As said now I'm thirsty for more!
We were in Daytona Beach just a couple weeks ago for just a few hours, and it's truly amazing to walk the parts of the 2 miles of beach that can be accessed from the North turn to the South turn and contemplate all that occurred there when it's calm and placid with seagulls and people, sand and surf. Hopefully the history that is Daytona Beach and the accomplishments on 4 AND 2 wheels (and attempts) are preserved, remembered and revered for generations to come.
What has always struck me is how formal these events seemed to be. Suits and ties were the norm for most anyone attending an early speed event. Thanks for the picture trip.
I think these archives are under lock and key because they belong to NASCAR and are mainly for research and archiving. There is a Daytona racing museum called "The Living Legends of Auto Racing" that looks to have some good stuff too...
Jay, did you get to see the parade of old stock cars on the beach? Many were flat head powered. Choclate Myers had his dads, 37 ford entered. Its probably on you tube. Thanks for the post.
There is a video of it on the North Turn Restaraunt web page. Its Daytona and sand and old race cars so, it fits in here
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