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

Racing on the Beach 1933

Ormond/Daytona Beach

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018

1. Racing on the Beach 1933 Marker

Inscription. Campbell drives “Bluebird” powered by Rolls-Royce aircraft engine. Exceptional torque and 2500 horsepower cause problems but Campbell runs World Record of 272.108mph.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports.

Location. 29° 13.718′ N, 81° 0.459′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from N Atlantic Auenue, 0.1 miles north of Main St. 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 at or near this postal address: 1020 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 1932 (here, next to this marker); Racing on the Beach 1935 (here, next to this marker); The Bluebirds (here, next to this marker); Racing on the Beach 1929 (a few steps from this marker); Racing on the Beach 1936 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Racing on the Beach 1936

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(a few steps from this marker); Racing on the Beach 1930 (a few steps from this marker); Racing on the Beach 1931 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018

2. Racing on the Beach 1933 Marker

Malcolm Campbell early 1930’s image. Click for full size.

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3. Malcolm Campbell early 1930’s

Measured Mile image. Click for full size.

Photographed By North Turn Bar and Grill, November 12, 2017

4. Measured Mile

A Salute To Speed image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018

5. A Salute To Speed

A Salute To Speed A Walk Through Racing History In The Daytona Beach Area
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 31, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.