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

Corvette Racing Claims A1-2 (IMSA) GTLM Class Finish in the Rolex 24

2016

— Daytona International Speedway —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 16, 2023

1. 2016 Rolex 24 Marker

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2016
Corvette Racing claims A1-2 (IMSA) GTLM Class finish in the Rolex 24
Separated by only 0.034 seconds after 24 hours of racing, the No. 3 (Gavin, Milner, Assler) and No. 4 (Garcia, Magnussen, Rockenfeller) Corvette C7.R team’s accomplished one of the most talked about finishes in racing history.

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 2016.

Location. 29° 11.199′ N, 81° 4.453′ 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 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. Bill France Sr. and Joe Littlejohn Finish 1-2 / Zora Arkus-Duntov breaks the 150 MPH Barrier (here, next to this marker); Chase Elliott (here, next to this marker); Benny Parsons (here, next to this marker); Lee Petty

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(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 400 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 . . . Relive the Spectacular Final Minutes of the 2016 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. (Submitted on December 31, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. 2016 Rolex 24 Marker

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 49 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.