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

Louis Chevrolet Sets a Land-Speed Record

1906

— Daytona International Speedway —

Louis Chevrolet Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Louis Chevrolet Marker

Inscription.
1906
Louis Chevrolet sets a Land-Speed Record
In officially timed runs set at the beach,
he reached nearly 120 mph.

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 1906.

Location. 29° 11.155′ N, 81° 4.409′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from West International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92) 0.2 miles west of Bill France Blvd.. The marker is located within the Daytona Beach 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. Ransom E. Olds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Byron (about 300 feet away); Lee Petty (about 300 feet away); Benny Parsons (about 300 feet away); Bill France Sr. and Joe Littlejohn Finish 1-2 / Zora Arkus-Duntov breaks the 150 MPH Barrier (about 300 feet away); Corvette Racing Claims A1-2 (IMSA) GTLM Class Finish in the Rolex 24

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(about 400 feet away); Chase Elliott (about 400 feet away); Ray Keech (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Also see . . .
1. Louis Chevrolet (1878-1941). (Submitted on December 31, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Chevrolet racing heritage reaches back more than a century. (Submitted on December 31, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Louis Chevrolet Marker

Louis Chevrolet, race car driver image. Click for full size.

(pd) Attributed to the Indianapolis Star via Wikimedia Commons

3. Louis Chevrolet, race car driver

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.