Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Edward Glen “Fireball” Roberts
Daytona International Speedway
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 16, 2023
1. Edward Glen “Fireball” Roberts Marker
Edward Glenn “Fireball” Roberts
January 20, 1929 - July 2, 1964 - From: Daytona Beach, Florida
• Got nickname as a hard-throwing American Legion pitcher, as a teenager
• 1962 Daytona Champion
• Eight career victories at Daytona International Speedway
• One of NASCAR’s first superstars
• 33 victories and 32 poles in NASCAR’s premier series
• 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee
Erected by Daytona International Speedway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports.
Location. 29° 11.107′ N, 81° 4.478′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West International Speedway Boulevard (Florida Route 92) and Bill France Blvd.. The marker is located within the Daytona International Speedway Level 3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ray Keech (a few steps from this marker); Frank Lockhart (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis Chevrolet Sets a Land-Speed Record
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1. Fireball Roberts. (Submitted on February 17, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Daytona International Speedway. (Submitted on February 17, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 16, 2023
2. Edward Glen “Fireball” Roberts Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
