page_title: Daytona International Speedway
section_title: 2.5 Mile Superspeedway
hierarchical_section_title: Daytona International Speedway / Events / Current / 2.5 Mile Superspeedway
caption_attribution_description: English: The green flag flies on a new season of NASCAR.
context_page_description: Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR as well as its season opening event. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, IMSA, SCCA, and Motocross. The track features multiple layouts including the primary 2.5-mile high-speed tri-oval, a 3.56-mile sports car course, a 2.95-mile motorcycle course, and a 1,320-foot karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's 180-acre infield includes the 29-acre Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The speedway is operated by International Speedway Corporation pursuant to a lease with the City of Daytona Beach on the property that runs until 2054.
  The track was built in 1959 by NASCAR founder William "Bill" France, Sr. to host racing that was held at the former Daytona Beach Road Course. His banked design permitted higher speeds and gave fans a better view of the cars. Lights were installed around the track in 1998, and today it is the third-largest single lit outdoor sports facility.
context_section_description: NASCAR Cup Series
  Points-paying Races: Daytona 500, Coke Zero Sugar 400
  Exhibition Races: Advance Auto Parts Clash
  Qualifying Races: Gander RV Duel
  NASCAR Xfinity Series
  NASCAR Racing Experience 300
  Wawa 250
  NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series
  NextEra Energy 250
  ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards
  Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200
caption: The start of the 2015 Daytona 500
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