Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Racing On The Beach 1903
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
1. Racing On The Beach 1903 Marker
In March the first automobile speed meet is held on Ormond/Daytona Beaches.
Alexander Winton drives his "Bullet" to 68.198 MPH on 1 kilometer course for first beach record.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 29° 13.639′ N, 81° 0.419′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and South Ocean Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker located beachside 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 in this post office area: Daytona Beach FL 32118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Racing On The Beach 1903 (here, next to this marker); Racing On The Beach 1904 (here, next to this marker); Ormond's Flying Mile 1904 (a few steps from this marker); Racing on the Beach 1905 (within shouting distance of this marker); Racing on the Beach 1906
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
2. Racing On The Beach 1903 Marker
Public Domain
3. Winton and the “Bullet”
Public Domain
4. Alexander Winton
Courtesy Racings North Turn Beach Bar and Grill
5. Measured Mile
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
6. 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 9, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 11, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
