Fan Stay
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Full-service oceanfront resort on the boardwalk with pool deck, beach access, and just minutes from Daytona International Speedway for race weekends.
stadium
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL
About Daytona International Speedway
The World Center of Racing with a capacity of 101,500. Home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR. The 2.5-mile tri-oval track and its iconic banking have hosted motorsport's biggest moments since 1959.
- Opened: 1959
- Official site: www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
Fan Guide · Daytona 500
Daytona: the Great American Race
Daytona International Speedway hosts the Daytona 500 — “the Great American Race,” NASCAR's crown jewel and season opener — on a 2.5-mile high-banked tri-oval where stock cars run three-wide at 200 mph before enormous February crowds.
It's minutes from the hard-packed sands of Daytona Beach on Florida's Atlantic coast.
Below are the Daytona stays, restaurants and bars fans use for the 500.
Fan tip: The 500 is a full-day event in February — and you can still drive on the famous hard-packed Daytona Beach sands nearby.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Daytona International Speedway
All Daytona Beach hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Where to Stay
Bars & Pubs
Boot Hill Saloon
Daytona's legendary Main Street bar, a fixture of Bike Week and Speedweek alike. The biker bar aesthetic and race-weekend energy make it uniquely Daytona.
Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club
Daytona's iconic beachfront bar with live reggae, cold drinks, and ocean views. The go-to post-race celebration spot for NASCAR fans during Speedweek and the Daytona 500.
Racing's North Turn
Restaurant and bar built on the original Daytona Beach road course where NASCAR was born. Sitting on the actual sand where early races were held, it's the ultimate motorsport fan pilgrimage.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Aunt Catfish's on the River
Daytona institution on the Intracoastal Waterway famous for its Southern seafood and all-you-can-eat cinnamon rolls. A race weekend tradition since 1990.
Fan Eats
Racing's North Turn Beach Bar & Grille
Beachfront restaurant built on the actual north turn of the original Daytona beach racing course, filled with racing memorabilia and ocean views.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Pier
Iconic beachfront boardwalk with amusement rides, arcades, and the Main Street Pier. The classic Florida beach experience that complements race weekend activities.
Attraction
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Museum inside the Daytona International Speedway complex showcasing legendary race cars, drivers, and the history of American motorsports.
Attraction
Daytona Speedway Fan Zone & Tours
Year-round tours of the legendary Daytona International Speedway including behind-the-scenes access to pit road, Victory Lane, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame. A pilgrimage for racing fans.
Attraction
Daytona International Speedway Tour
Tour the 'World Center of Racing' with a guided experience at Daytona International Speedway, home of the Daytona 500, NASCAR's biggest race. The Speedway Tour covers the 31-degree banked turns, Victory Lane, the DAYTONA 500 Club, and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America located inside the massive renovated facility.
Plan Your Trip to Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach is tracked across 0 events. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
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- Post-Event Path: Continue into Daytona Beach and Daytona Beach hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
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