Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Red Byron
Daytona International Speedway
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 16, 2023
1. Red Byron Marker
Red Byron wins first NASCAR-sanctioned strictly stock beach race, driving a 49 Oldsmobile.
He would go on to win the 1949 series championship.
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 1949.
Location. 29° 11.188′ N, 81° 4.447′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It 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.
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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ransom E. Olds (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 (a few steps from 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. Red Byron. (Submitted on March 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Daytona International Speedway. (Submitted on March 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 16, 2023
2. Red Byron Marker
Photo Courtesy Florida Memory
3. Red Byron Race Car Driver
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
