Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Benny Parsons
1975 Daytona 500 Winner
| | Daytona International Speedway | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023
1. Benny Parsons Marker
Benny Parsons wins
The Daytona 500
This win marked the first Daytona 500
win for Chevy in NASCARs modern era.
Erected by Daytona International Speedway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Notable Events • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 29° 11.196′ N, 81° 4.454′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It can be reached from the intersection of West International Speedway Boulevard (Route 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chase Elliott (here, next to this marker); Corvette Racing Claims A1-2 (IMSA) GTLM Class Finish in the Rolex 24 (here, next to this marker); Bill France Sr. and Joe Littlejohn Finish 1-2 / Zora Arkus-Duntov breaks the 150 MPH Barrier (here, next to this marker); Lee Petty (a few steps from this marker); Red Byron (a few steps from this marker); Ransom E. Olds (a few steps from this marker); Louis Chevrolet Sets a Land-Speed Record (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daytona International Speedway (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.
Also see . . .
1. Benny Parsons. (Submitted on February 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Daytona International Speedway. (Submitted on February 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023
2. Benny Parsons Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023
3. Daytona International Speedway
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
