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

Ray Keech

Daytona International Speedway

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023

1. Ray Keech Marker

Inscription.
Speedway Legend
Ray Keech
May 1, 1900 - June 15, 1929 - From: Coatesville, Pennsylvania

• Got racing start on board and brick tracks
• Set land speed record at 207.55 mph (334.92 kmfn) on April 22, 1928 at Ormond/Daytona Beach course, in the Triplex “Spirit of Elton”
• 1928 AAA national championship runner-up
• Won the 1929 Indianapolis 500

Erected by Daytona International Speedway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant day of the year for for this entry is March 19.

Location. 29° 11.113′ N, 81° 4.471′ 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: 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. Edward Glen “Fireball” Roberts (a few steps from this marker); Louis Chevrolet Sets a Land-Speed Record (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Lockhart (about 400 feet away); Red Byron

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(about 500 feet away); Ransom E. Olds (about 500 feet away); Lee Petty (about 500 feet away); Benny Parsons (about 500 feet away); Bill France Sr. and Joe Littlejohn Finish 1-2 / Zora Arkus-Duntov breaks the 150 MPH Barrier (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Also see . . .
1. Ray Keech. (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. Ray Keech Marker

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 78 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.