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

Ransom E. Olds

1903 First timed run on the beaches near Daytona

— Daytona International Speedway —

Ransom E. Olds Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 16, 2023

1. Ransom E. Olds Marker

Inscription. 1903
First timed run on the beaches near Daytona.
Ransom E. Olds competed in the first official timed speed runs driving the Olds "Pirate."

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 1903.

Location. 29° 11.188′ N, 81° 4.446′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from West International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) near 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. Red Byron (here, next to this marker); Lee Petty (here, next to this marker); Benny Parsons (a few steps from this marker); Bill France Sr. and Joe Littlejohn Finish 1-2 / Zora Arkus-Duntov breaks the 150 MPH Barrier (a few steps from this marker); Corvette Racing Claims A1-2 (IMSA) GTLM Class Finish in the Rolex 24 (a few steps from this marker); Chase Elliott (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Louis Chevrolet Sets a Land-Speed Record (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ray Keech (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Also see . . .
1. REO Speed Wagon. (Submitted on February 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Daytona International Speedway. (Submitted on February 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Daytona International Speedway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 19, 2023

2. Daytona International Speedway

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 16, 2023

3. Ransom E. Olds Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.