Daytona International Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. It is best known for hosting the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in the NASCAR Cup Series. The facility, which opened in 1959, features a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) tri-oval track and a 3.56-mile (5.73 km) road course. In addition to NASCAR races, the speedway also hosts events in other motorsports disciplines, including motorcycle racing and sports car racing.