Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Racing on the Beach 1910
Ormond/Daytona Beach
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
1. Racing on the Beach 191 0Marker
Barney Oldfield crowned Speed King of the World drives "Lightening Benz" 133.724 mph in measured mile and describes acceleration as the sensation of riding a rocket through space.
World’s first twin engine airplane flight, albeit brief, occurs on beach.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 29° 13.669′ N, 81° 0.435′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from North Ocean Avenue south of Auditorium Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Marker located beach side near Daytona Beach Pier. The best way to see this marker is to park in the parking garage on the west side of Atlantic Avenue. Walk over the pedestrian bridge on the second floor, keep walking past the shops and restaurants toward the ocean. The marker is a distance on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Ocean Avenue, Daytona Beach FL 32118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ormond Garage (here, next to this marker); Racing on the Beach 1911 (here, next to this marker); Racing on the Beach 1912 (a few steps from this marker); Racing on the Beach 1907 (a few steps from this
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
2. Racing on the Beach 1910 Marker
courtesy Wikimedia Commons
3. Barney Oldfield
Barney Oldfield racing the "Lightening Benz" at Daytona Beach, Fl in 1910
Photographed By North Turn Bar and Grill, November 12, 2017
4. Measured Mile
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
5. A Salute To Speed
Records
Reveries
Heroes
Speed On The Beach
1903 - 1935
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on May 25, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on May 24, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
