Ponce Inlet in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
South Atlantic Avenue
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 19, 2018
1. South Atlantic Avenue Marker
This small stretch of roadway was once part of the original Atlantic Avenue, which was the southbound portion of the famous Ponce Inlet beach road course. The National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) was formed in 1948 and sanctioned automobile racing on this course from 1948 through 1958. Sanctioned motorcycle racing was conducted on this course from 1948 until 1960. Vehicles racing on the 4.1 mile beach-road course would travel north on the hard packed sand beach, turning left at the banked sand North Turn, and then travel south on the two lane paved Atlantic Avenue until they reached the start/finish line at the banked sand South turn, thus completing one lap. The sites of the North and South Turns, as well as this site, have been designated as local Historic Landmarks by the Town of Ponce Inlet.Erected 2018 by City of Ponce Inlet.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports.
Location. 29° 6.289′ N, 80° 56.482′ W. Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 19, 2018
2. South Atlantic Avenue Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Turn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Green Mound State Archaeological Site (approx. 0.9 miles away); 143 Beach Street (approx. 1.6 miles away); Hasty Cottage Post Office (approx. 1.6 miles away); Meyer-Davis House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Cistern (approx. 1.6 miles away); South Turn (approx. 1.7 miles away); Pacetti Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ponce Inlet.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 19, 2018
3. South Atlantic Avenue Marker
Photo courtesy Racings North Turn
4. South Atlantic Avenue Heading to South Turn
Photo courtesy Racings North Turn
5. North Turn
Photo courtesy Racings North Turn
6. South Turn
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 19, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
