Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Bluebirds
Racing on the Beach
Ormond/Daytona Beach
By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
1. The Bluebirds Marker
Year Record Speed H.P. Engine Type
1928 206.056 mph 900v Napier Aircraft
1931 245.733 mph 1350 Napier Aircraft
1932 253.968 mph 1500 Napier Aircraft
1933 272.108 mph 2500 Rolls-Royce Aircraft
1935 276.827 mph 2500 Rolls-Royce Aircraft
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports.
Location. 29° 13.722′ N, 81° 0.458′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from North Atlantic Avenue 0.1 miles from Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 1935 (here, next to this marker); Racing on the Beach 1933 (here, next to this marker); Racing on the Beach 1936 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Racing on the Beach 1936 (a few steps from this marker); Racing on the Beach 1932 (a few steps from this marker); 1937-1938 Daytona Beach Stock Car Races
By Brandon D Cross, January 28, 2018
2. The Bluebirds Marker
this page online
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3. Bluebird 1928 World Record
Richard LeSesne/State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
4. Bluebird
Richard LeSesne/State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory
5. The Bluebirds Marker
Malcom Campbells 1935 land speed record car Blue Bird, at Daytona Beach, Fl
By Wikemedia Commons
6. The Bluebirds 1935 Winner
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 100 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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