Speedway Legend
Joe Weatherly
May 29, 1922 - January 19, 1964 From: Norfolk , Virginia
• Nicknamed “Little Joe” and “Crown Prince of Sock Car Racing” during career
• Two-time Champion of NASCAR’s premier series
• . . . — — Map (db m216745) HM
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The year was 1946, Daytona Beach was the only city in racially segregated Florida, perhaps in the entire South, that accepted integrated professional baseball. City officials ignored Jim Crow laws when the Brooklyn Dodgers and . . . — — Map (db m213921) HM
Sparked by global Cold War tension, United Nations forces, led primarily by the United States, intervened to support South Korea. After an almost two-year stalemate, where battles raged but no land was gained, a protracted armistice negotiation . . . — — Map (db m154874) WM
1959
Lee Petty wins the first-ever Daytona 500
Driving the #42 Oldsmobile, Petty created history with a photo finish at the newly opened Daytona International Speedway. — — Map (db m217138) HM
Just as carefully as Branch Rickey chose Jackie Robinson, he chose Daytona Beach as the site for his "noble experiment.” Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College was born July 10, 1875, in Maysville, South Carolina. She was . . . — — Map (db m106464) HM
Mary McLeod Bethune Home
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United . . . — — Map (db m192160) HM
After the annexation of Texas in 1845, the U.S. and Mexico failed to resolve a boundary dispute leading to a declaration of war on May 13, 1846. The war ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, giving the U.S. control of Texas, and the greater . . . — — Map (db m154676) WM
U.S. forces joined a multi-state coalition to bring an end to the Libyan civil war, ultimately leading to the fall of the Gaddafi regime.
Total Active Serving Unknown
Killed In Action Unknown
Wounded in Action Unknown — — Map (db m154983) WM
(Panel 1)
(Captions)
Stores Facing South at the End of North Beach St. & Fairview
at the Beginning of Main St. Bridge - 1930's photo courtesy of Halifax Historical Museum
Gene's Tackle Shop & News Journal . . . — — Map (db m217239) HM
Northwest Indian War
1785 – 1793
This war, fought against a confederation of native tribes and Great Britain, resulted in the American occupation of the Northwest Territory.
Total Active Serving 4,000
Killed in Action 1,221 . . . — — Map (db m154658) WM
On October 7, 2001, U.S. and coalition forces invaded Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 attacks and began combat action against Al Qaeda terrorists and Taliban supporters. After 13 years of combat, the operation was officially concluded on . . . — — Map (db m154966) WM
The United States led a coalition of forces to disarm Iraq and establish a democratic Iraqi government. Coalition forces also helped to secure the new government, and combat the insurgency that followed. The majority of U.S. ground troops . . . — — Map (db m154975) WM
Operation Just Cause
1989
The United States invasion of Panama led to the capture of Dictator Manuel Noriega, and the restoration of a democratic government.
Total Active Serving 27,684
Killed In Action 23
Wounded In Action 324 . . . — — Map (db m154953) WM
Operation Urgent Fury
1983
The U.S. led invasion of Grenada resulted in the overthrow of the revolutionary forces in power, and the restoration of a constitutional government.
Total Active Serving 7,300
Killed In Action 19 . . . — — Map (db m154928) WM
After the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, U.S. and coalition military forces were deployed to liberate Kuwait and protect Saudi Arabia. Allied forces acted swiftly, driving the Iraqi forces out of Kuwait within 100 hours. Combat operations ended on . . . — — Map (db m154952) WM
Ormond’s Flying Mile, used 1904 – 1911, is 1 mile midpoint of 5 mile course beginning at Granada Blvd. and ending past Seabreeze Blvd. The first streamliner to run on the beach. The Baker electric “Torpedo Kid”, driven by W.J. . . . — — Map (db m133108) HM
Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii
1893
This war was fought largely between U.S. citizens and Honolulu militiamen and the Kingdom of Hawaii, ultimately resulting in the annexation of the islands to the United States.
Casualties . . . — — Map (db m154691) WM
The Desert Storm Support Group of the Halifax Area proudly honor our men and women who served with pride in the Persian Gulf War January 16, 1991 - February 27, 1991 — — Map (db m50563) WM
Philippine-American War
1899–1902
Following the Treaty of Paris, Filipino revolutionaries for independence in 1946
Total Active Serving 126,000
Killed In Action 6,165
Wounded In Action 3,000
Boxer Rebellion . . . — — Map (db m154745) WM
Rachel Isum and Jack Roosevelt Robinson met in 1941, when she was a freshman-nursing student and he a senior and star athlete at the University of California, Los Angeles. They became engaged as Jackie went into the Army as a private and left as a . . . — — Map (db m106202) HM
Automobile racing on the beach comprised two distinct periods spanning 1903 - 1935 and 1936 - 1958. The 1903 - 1935 period was filled with speed record attempts and other related exciting beach events. These years began with the first timed run . . . — — Map (db m132893) HM
Also in March, Winton races against the “Pirate” brought here by Ransom E. Olds, originator of Oldsmobile and REO vehicles. The “Pirate” driven by H.T. Thomas
is barely beaten by the “Bullet” in this first side . . . — — Map (db m134175) HM
In March the first automobile speed meet is held on Ormond/Daytona Beaches.
Alexander Winton drives his "Bullet" to 68.198 MPH on 1 kilometer course for first beach record. — — Map (db m134176) HM
In January, William K. Vanderbilt sets first world record on beach at Winter Speed Carnival with 1 mile run of 92.307 MPH in Mercedes. Glenn H. Curtiss, American aviator pioneer makes first official 60 MPH motorcycle run. Powered by one of the first . . . — — Map (db m134177) HM
100 mph barrier on beach falls to H.L. Bowden at 109.756 mph in Mercedes Arthur MacDonald disputes weight of Bowden’s Mercedes and runs 104.651 mph in Napier. Both get official record speed Henry Ford brings his factory team for runs in Winter Speed . . . — — Map (db m134180) HM
Fred Marriott competing against French, British and Italian rivals is first to break 2 miles per minute barrier with 1 mile speed of 127.659 in Stanley Steamer. For second year in a row gasoline cars beaten by steam power. — — Map (db m134181) HM
Glenn H. Curtiss rides V-8 powered motorcycle
To 136.3 mph record in measured mile
Chicago Daily News headline reads,
On Earth Bullets Are Only Rivals Of Glenn Curtiss — — Map (db m134182) HM
Barney Oldfield crowned Speed King of the World drives "Lightening Benz" 133.724 mph in measured mile and describes acceleration as the sensation of riding a rocket through space.
World’s first twin engine airplane flight, albeit brief, . . . — — Map (db m134237) HM
Bob Burman celebrates 27th birthday by running beach course record of 141.732 mph in” Blitzen Benz” Oldfield’s former Lightning Benz. Wind at high speed rips lenses from Burman’s goggles. His record stands until 1919. — — Map (db m134241) HM
Use of Daytona Beach measured mile begins two straight tracks on beach used. First is 9 miles long and second is five miles long. Timed mile is in the middle. — — Map (db m134244) HM
Ralph DePalma driving champion and winner of hundreds of races, sets new 1 mile record driving 905 cubic inch V-12 powered Packard on the beach at 149.875 mph. DePalma also sets world records for distances of 2 to 20 miles and standing mile. His . . . — — Map (db m134338) HM
Fighting flames at end of run, Tommy Milton drives twin engine Duesenberg to new world land speed record of 156.046 mph for measured mile. Milton replaces DePalma as world record holder of all distances up to 5 miles. — — Map (db m134346) HM
In April, Sig Haugdahl is first to break 3 miles per minute with run of 180.270 mph driving “Wisconsin Special” powered by modified aircraft engine. — — Map (db m134481) HM
In March Major H.O.D. Segrave sets world record and is first to break 200 mph barrier with two way average run of 203.792 mph. Within 1 hour period driving 1000 horsepower Sunbeam Mystery.
Segrave experiences severe wind buffet against head . . . — — Map (db m134543) HM
Greatest beach speed battle in history involves several top rivals driving radically different vehicles. England’s Capt. Malcolm Campbell sets world record driving ???? cubic inch 900 horsepower Bluebird at 206.956 mph.
In April, American . . . — — Map (db m134548) HM
Two months after crashing into surf in his
innovative 182 cubic inch twin supercharged
V-16 powered “Stutz Black Hawk” Frank
Lockhart returns and runs 198.292 mph on first
attempt. Approaching Measured Mile at 225 mph for return . . . — — Map (db m135139) HM
Major Seagrave sets record driving Napier Aircraft engined “Golden Arrow” at 231.362 mph. Seagrave eventually knighted for Land & Speedboat records. — — Map (db m134550) HM
Packard chassis powered Cummins diesel engine runs measured mile and sets first American record by diesel powered automobile. Kaye Don, driving the stunning 31 foot long “Sunbeam Silver Bullet”, the longest car to race on the beach, . . . — — Map (db m134604) HM
After taking 3 years to develop a new 1350 horsepower Napier engined “Bluebird” Malcolm
Campbell arrives to attempt breaking the 240 mph barrier. In February, he sets 1 mile world record of 245.733 mph. Chessie Cummins is first to . . . — — Map (db m134608) HM
Knighted for contributions to science of
engineering & high speed, Sir Malcolm Campbell
returns and sets world record of 253.968 mph.
Campbell’s next goal is 300 mph. — — Map (db m134644) HM
Campbell drives “Bluebird” powered by Rolls-Royce aircraft engine. Exceptional torque and 2500 horsepower cause problems but Campbell runs World Record of 272.108mph. — — Map (db m134645) HM
In March, Campbell returns and breaks 300 mph
with speed of 330 mph on first leg of
two way run. High winds on return run hold
World Record to 276.820 mph. — — Map (db m134796) HM
With land speed record runs on these sands ended, a new type of speed event began here
when stock cars raced on 3.2 mile beach–road course. 27 starters ran south on paved
road A1A and north of the beach, struggling through a turn at each . . . — — Map (db m134884) HM
Inaugural Daytona Beach stock car race 240 on 3.2 mile beach road course qualifying speeds from 58.6 to 70.39 mph. Milt Marion in ’36 ford convertible declared winner at average speed just over 52 mph; 2nd- Bea Shaw; 3rd- Tommy Elmore; 4th- Sam . . . — — Map (db m134904) HM
North and South Turns of the Beach – Road Course improved to minimize rutting. Sig Haugdahl and Bill France secured Elks Club funding for the 1937 race. For 1938, Bill France and Charlie Reese promoted and financed races. — — Map (db m135566) HM
Before the first race, a rules change allowed higher compression ratios for increased speeds. Second race won by 1932 Ford with no fenders nor windshield. Prompting rules change to ensure strictly stock appearance.
Third race thrilled spectators . . . — — Map (db m135567) HM
In first race, a car flipped on its roof. Driver being loaded into an ambulance regained consciousness, got help uprighting car, reentered race to finish 15th. Cannonball Bob Baker, who worked at France’s local gas station, outran him for third . . . — — Map (db m135572) HM
Four races, in first race, Lloyd Seay dazzled crowd with flat out driving. Often cornering on 2 wheels. He flipped twice in race but still finished 7th. Seay’s cousin, Roy Hale, was winner and Smokey Purser runner-up. Lloyd Seay finished 4th in . . . — — Map (db m135577) HM
Grandstands rotted during war years. Rented circus bleachers used at first postwar race won by disabled veteran, Red Byron, after Roy Hall’s car broke. Convincing win in other race by Roy Hall. After competing in all 16 Beach-Road course races, . . . — — Map (db m135775) HM
Red Byron easily won January race. Bob Flock won March and August races. Raymond Parks owned cars that won many pre-war Daytona races and won all 5 Beach- Road races in 1946-1947. Auto Racing , founded Dec. 14, 1947, when Bill France convened . . . — — Map (db m135776) HM
Displeasure over public road closing prompted Bill France to eliminate time trials before some Daytona Races. He moved south to more remote Ponce Inlet course. First NASCAR sanctioned race ever held was held here on new Beach-Road course Feb 15, . . . — — Map (db m135789) HM
Ponce Inlet course lengthened to 4.3 miles. January race with 75 starters won by local driver/mechanic, Marshal Teague. Switch to newer car strictly stock rule for July. Red Byron drove winning 1949 Olds wrenched by Red Vogt. 3 women raced. Ethel . . . — — Map (db m136136) HM
Beginning of February “Speedweek” format with Saturday Modified race and Sunday Grand National race, formerly strictly stock. Modified race had 17 cars crash on first lap and 6 more crash after restart. Nearly 2/3 of Modified entrants . . . — — Map (db m136139) HM
Less powerful “Sportsmen’s” cars specified for Speedweek’s 1st race as lower speeds were sought. Many of 91 starting Sportsmen’s cars were detuned modifieds without dual carburetors and racing heads. A racer flipped into dune area . . . — — Map (db m136143) HM
Sportsman cars (formerly Sportsmen’s) ran in same race with Modified’s Modified-Sportman race had 118 starting drivers with 1st 11 finishers in modifieds. Roll bars became mandatory. Tim Flock finished 1st but disqualified for improper (wooden) roll . . . — — Map (db m136170) HM
All starting positions determined by speed in measured mile on beach straight. Modified – Sportsman race had 136 cars take green flag and massive pileup on first lap. 85 cars failed to finish. Top 10 finishers were modifieds. Cotton Owens . . . — — Map (db m136174) HM
1st Speedweek triple header. Top 50 finishers in Friday’s Sportsman race would run with Modifieds on Saturday when 104 cars started . Dick Kaufman 1st stock car racer fatality on beach. Sunday’s Grand National race saw Lee Petty declared winner . . . — — Map (db m136312) HM
Big incentive money offered to winner. If running fish carburetor, Speedy Thompson claims money, winning Sportsman race by 2.5 minutes, bad crash on lap 20 ended Modified Sportsman race. Al Boggs, seriously burned, dragged from fire by Cotton . . . — — Map (db m136796) HM
1903
First timed run on the beaches near Daytona.
Ransom E. Olds competed in the first official timed
speed runs driving the Olds "Pirate." — — Map (db m217180) HM
Speedway Legend
Ray Keech
May 1, 1900 - June 15, 1929 - From: Coatesville, Pennsylvania
• Got racing start on board and brick tracks
• Set land speed record at 207.55 mph (334.92 kmfn) on April 22, 1928 at Ormond/Daytona . . . — — Map (db m216821) HM
1949
Red Byron wins first NASCAR-sanctioned strictly stock beach race, driving a ‘49 Oldsmobile.
He would go on to win the 1949 series championship. — — Map (db m217237) HM
To the memory of the known Revolutionary Soldiers who removed to Florida Evan Andress • John Bessent • John Brown • Henry Edwards • John Fletcher • William Gay • Zachariah Gherkins • Morton Gray • James Hall • Joab Horne • Amos Latham • John Liles . . . — — Map (db m46877) HM
Roberto Clemente Walker was one of the greatest baseball players ever to play right field. His pride and humanitarianism won him universal admiration. Despite an unorthodox batting style, the Pirates' great won four batting crowns and amassed . . . — — Map (db m105773) HM
In 1968, Shirley Anita Chisholm, known as “Fighting Shirley Chisholm”, a former educator and member of the New York State Assembly, became the first black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Known for her incisive debating style . . . — — Map (db m105812) HM
On April 25, 1898, the United States declared war with Spain following the Cuban War of Independence and the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in the harbor at Havana. The result was the 1898 Treaty of Paris, which allowed temporary control of Cuba, . . . — — Map (db m154697) WM
Jackie Robinson excelled in all sports. On May 7, 1938, while at Pasadena Junior College, he set a National Junior College record in long jump with a jump of 25 feet 6½ inches. This record was previously held by Jackie’s older brother Mack, who was . . . — — Map (db m191284) HM
The Florida frontier remained relatively empty until after the Civil War. During the late 1860's, both northerners and native southerners perceived great potential in Florida. Among the places they settled was Tomoka, which became Daytona in 1871. . . . — — Map (db m34697) HM
Tecumseh’s War
1811
This war, fought against the Tecumseh Confederacy, resulted in the end of European conquest in the Great Lakes region.
Causalities Unknown
Creek War
1813 - 1814
This was a regional war fought between . . . — — Map (db m154664) WM
The story of the WH Gardiner building began in the early 1900's when the nationally renowned photographer William H. Gardiner moved to Daytona to escape the winters on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Gardiner was best known for his hand-tinted . . . — — Map (db m213207) HM
The Warren Harding building has a very political past. The building was built by David Sholtz around 1920 to house his growing legal practice. Sholtz's offices were located on the 2nd floor. Before Warren G. Harding became president, he wintered at . . . — — Map (db m219067) HM
Harold V. Lucas, Sr., a native New Yorker and alumnus of New York University, was working as a stenographer when he was recruited by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to set up the first accounting system for Bethune-Cookman College. In 1920, he accepted the . . . — — Map (db m217093) HM
Crossed north to south near this site. This road was constructed from 1763-1773 by the English, connecting St. Augustine north to St. Mary's River and south to New Smyrna, Florida. First originated as an Indian trail, and later improved by the . . . — — Map (db m45478) HM
The Ormond Garage. America’s first “Gasoline Ally”, was built on Granada Boulevard in 1904 by oil and rail magnate Henry M. Flagler for the use of racers and wealthy patrons. The building was destroyed by fire in 1976. — — Map (db m132909) HM
On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war against the United Kingdom for the British impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy, the interception of neutral ships and blockades of the United States. The conflict resolved political . . . — — Map (db m154660) WM
In memory of the sons and daughters of this community who served in the wars of their country ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ In grateful appreciation City of Daytona Beach Florida 1963 They have not sacrificed in vain as long as you remember . . . — — Map (db m46842) HM
Dedicated To Those Who
Served Our Country
United States Air Force Robert B. Dorsey · Francis J. Bousquet · Sal J. Devincenzo · Robert C. Kellerman · John J. Adazzio · James F. Bailey · Michael L. Myerson · Kenneth H. Wilson · William F. . . . — — Map (db m107425) WM
Following a series of aggressions by North Vietnam, including attacks on U.S. forces in the Gulf of Tonkin, the U.S. Congress authorized the deployment of U.S. forces for warfare against North Vietnam. Beginning in 1964, U.S. forces gradually . . . — — Map (db m154921) WM
After communist losses during the Tet Offensive and increasing political pressures at home, in 1969, the U.S. began a gradual withdrawal of ground forces, with U.S. military involvement ending in the spring of 1975.
The war ended after the . . . — — Map (db m154925) WM
Wendell Smith, (Sports Columnist) And Billy Rowe, (Photographer) Worked For The Pittsburgh Courier, Once The Country’s Most Widely Circulated Black Newspapers With A National Circulation Of Almost 200,000. The Courier Sought To Empower African . . . — — Map (db m191290) HM
January 18, 1958, a strong, diligent athlete by the name of Willie O’Ree broke the color barrier in the National Hockey League, playing with the Boston Bruins in Montreal, against the Canadiens. Often referred to as the “Jackie Robinson of hockey”, . . . — — Map (db m191241) HM
On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war with Germany, and on December 7, 1917, with Austria and Hungary. By the end of the war in November of 1918, four major powers ceased to exist, and the map of Europe was redrawn. With more than nine . . . — — Map (db m154806) WM
To the honor and glory of the East Volusia County boys who gave their services and of those who gave their lives in the World War ⋆ Allston Dryer ⋆ Arthur Helm ⋆ Charles F. Hickman ⋆ James R. McConnell . . . — — Map (db m46852) HM
On December 8, 1941, the United States declared war against Japan in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Days later, Germany formally declared war against the United States, starting a global war which ultimately claimed between 50-85 . . . — — Map (db m154861) WM
European Theatre
Beginning with Germany’s invasion of Poland, by June of 1940, Germany had taken control of a large portion of Western Europe, and was moving to invade the United Kingdom. Allied forces, led by the U.S. and British forces, . . . — — Map (db m154863) WM
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