Holly Hill in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Smokey Yunick

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 19, 2023

1. Smokey Yunick Marker

Inscription.
Legendary NASCAR mechanic, crew chief & owner, Henry “Smokey” Yunick’s (May 25, 1923 - May 9, 2001) famous garage stood just south of this spot from 1947 - 2001. He was a self taught mechanical genius who excelled in all forms of auto racing winning the Daytona 500 in 1961 and 1962. Indianapolis 500 winner in 1960. The innovations and designs Smokey invented here improved performance of race cars and passenger vehicles over several decades. The last remnant of the garage burned on April 25, 2011. Memorialized in conjunction with the City of Holly Hill, Florida and concept by the members of the Motor Racing Heritage Association.

Erected 2023 by The Motor Racing Heritage Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 29° 13.853′ N, 81° 1.689′ W. Marker is in Holly Hill, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is at the intersection of Smokey Yunick Way (2nd Street) and Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling east on Smokey Yunick Way (2nd Street). The marker is located within Riverside Park of Holly Hill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 Riverside Drive, Daytona Beach FL 32117, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ross Point Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dr. Josie Rogers’ House (approx. ¾ mile away); Seabreeze United Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Seabreeze High School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Old Kings Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Daytona 200 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Racing on the Beach 1955 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Merci Box Car (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holly Hill.

Also see . . .
1. Smokey Yunick. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America website entry (Submitted on July 22, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

2. Smokey Yunick. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 18, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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2. Smokey Yunick

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 19, 2023

3. Smokey Yunick Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.