Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Frank Lockhart
Daytona International Speedway
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023
1. Frank Lockhart Marker
Frank Lockhart
April 8, 1903 - April 25, 1928 - From: Dayton, Ohio
• Won 1926 Indianapolis 500 as a rookie
• Pole sitter for 1927 Indianapolis 500
• Two-time AAA national championship runner-up
• 1927, set land speed record of 160.010 for two-way mile-long average
Erected by Daytona International Speedway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 29° 11.044′ N, 81° 4.495′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) and Bill France Blvd. The marker is located within the Daytona International Speedway Level 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 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. Edward Glen “Fireball” Roberts (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ray Keech (about 400 feet away); Louis Chevrolet Sets a Land-Speed Record (approx. 0.2 miles away); Red Byron (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ransom E. Olds
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1. Frank Lockhart. (Submitted on February 21, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Daytona International Speedway. (Submitted on February 21, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023
2. Frank Lockhart Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023
3. Daytona International Speedway
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
