Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Daytona 200

1. Daytona 200 Marker

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This monument was presented to the City
of Daytona Beach by the people and
companies listed below to preserve
the memories of motorcycle racing
on this beach and South Atlantic Avenue
nine miles south of this point

Start of the 1959 Daytona 200
over 100 riders competed on
the 4.2 mile course each year

These twelve men were the Daytona 200
winners from 1937 through 1960
when this race ran on the beach and South Atlantic Avenue
nine miles south of this spot

In 1961 the race was moved to
the Daytona International Speedway

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports.

Location. 29° 13.841′ N, 81° 0.535′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Atlantic Avenue (State Road A1A) and Earl Street, on the right when traveling north. Beachside of Daytona Hilton-Ocean Walk Village. The best way to see this monument is to park in the parking garage

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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 monument is on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Atlantic 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. Racing on the Beach 1955 (within shouting distance of this marker); Racing on the Beach 1954 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1954 Daytona Beach Stock Car Races (within shouting distance of this marker); 1954 Stock Car Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Racing on the Beach 1953 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1953 Daytona Beach Stock Car Races (about 300 feet away); 1952 Daytona Beach Stock Car Races (about 300 feet away); Racing on the Beach 1952 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.