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| daytona beach racing history: Daytona Beach Harold D. Cardwell, 2002 NASCAR, one of America's favorite pastimes, got its start on Daytona Beach--The World's Famous Beach. For decades people have flocked to Daytona's 23 miles of white sand not only for relaxation and spring breaks, but also for the racing action once offered on its hard-packed sand shore. Dozens of records were set on the beach during low tide before promoter Bill France Sr. organized the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing at the Streamline Hotel in 1947. From those humble beginnings years ago, France turned his vision of what NASCAR could become into the brand of racing known today. Daytona Beach: 100 Years of Racing follows NASCAR's evolution from grassroots racing to its rise as one of the most talked about spectator sports in the world. The more than 200images in this photo history illustrate why this sport--once known only to those south of the Mason-Dixon Line--is now an international phenomenon. Travel the course of racing's famous and lesser-known heroes like Sir Malcolm Campbell, Lawson Diggett, Clessie L. Cummins, Richard Petty, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. Experience the pile-ups, victories, and defeats, and understand why NASCAR history is incomplete without Daytona Beach. |
| daytona beach racing history: Racing in Daytona Beach: Sunshine, Sand & Speed Robert Redd, 2021-01-11 Long before the Speedway was even a glimmer in Bill France Sr.'s eye, racers in Daytona Beach were careening along at the fastest possible clip. Cars were still a novelty in 1903 when Daytona Beach drivers were pushing for land speed records on a track near today's Granada Avenue beach entrance. A reputation was born here early, drawing racing pioneers like Sara Christian, who famously raced her husband on the combination dirt and paved track in 1949. From the brave forerunners who tore up the hard-packed sand to the modern vehicles blasting away at nearly two hundred miles per hour on Daytona Beach International Speedway, Robert Redd explores the driving tradition that has made Daytona Beach a racing mecca. |
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| daytona beach racing history: Legendary Locals of Daytona Beach Mark Lane, 2015 Since the 1920s, Daytona Beach has sold itself as The World's Most Famous Beach, which, while not literally true, does suggest a city with a big personality and large plans. The people in these pages contributed to that personality and made those plans. These people include Matthias Day, the Ohio industrialist, educator, inventor, and newspaper editor who founded and gave his name to the new city in 1876; Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of former slaves, who founded the university that bears her name with five little girls, a dollar and a half, and faith in God; Bill France Sr., the race driver and promoter who took stock car racing from the beach sands to a state-of-the-art track and built a racing empire; and his son, Bill France Jr., who turned NASCAR into a national pastime. Other notable Daytonans include the builders, writers, artists, rockers, promoters, business founders, educators, journalists, politicians, pioneers, bootleggers, philanthropists, sports stars, and even a dog that made the city what it is today. They come to life in historical photographs from the Halifax Historical Museum, the Florida Archives, and files of the Daytona Beach News-Journal. |
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| daytona beach racing history: Real NASCAR Daniel S. Pierce, 2010-04-01 In this history of the stock car racing circuit known as NASCAR, Daniel S. Pierce offers a revealing new look at the sport from its postwar beginnings on Daytona Beach and Piedmont dirt tracks through the early 1970s, when the sport spread beyond its southern roots and gained national recognition. Real NASCAR not only confirms the popular notion of NASCAR's origins in bootlegging, but also establishes beyond a doubt the close ties between organized racing and the illegal liquor industry, a story that readers will find both fascinating and controversial. |
| daytona beach racing history: The History of NASCAR A. R. Schaefer, 2005 Explores the history of NASCAR, including the sport's early years, growing popularity, its sponsorships, and its most famous drivers. |
| daytona beach racing history: The Legend of the First Super Speedway Mark Dill, 2020-11-09 The Legend of the First Super Speedway, is a gritty tale punctuated by humor that chronicles the hero's journey through the pioneering age of American auto racing. It is a factual, previously untold story that must be read for a thorough understanding of auto racing history. |
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| daytona beach racing history: Driving with the Devil Neal Thompson, 2009-02-04 The true story behind NASCAR’s hardscrabble, moonshine-fueled origins, “fascinating and fast-moving . . . even if you don’t know a master cylinder from a head gasket” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). “[Neal] Thompson exhumes the sport’s Prohibition-era roots in this colorful, meticulously detailed history.”—Time Today’s NASCAR—equal parts Disney, Vegas, and Barnum & Bailey—is a multibillion-dollar conglomeration with 80 million fans, half of them women, that grows bigger and more mainstream by the day. Long before the sport’s rampant commercialism lurks a distant history of dark secrets that have been carefully hidden from view—until now. In the Depression-wracked South, with few options beyond the factory or farm, a Ford V-8 became the ticket to a better life. Bootlegging offered speed, adventure, and wads of cash. Driving with the Devil reveals how the skills needed to outrun federal agents with a load of corn liquor transferred perfectly to the red-dirt racetracks of Dixie. In this dynamic era (the 1930s and ’40s), three men with a passion for Ford V-8s—convicted felon Raymond Parks, foul-mouthed mechanic Red Vogt, and war veteran Red Byron, NASCAR’s first champ—emerged as the first stock car “team.” Theirs is the violent, poignant story of how moonshine and fast cars merged to create a sport for the South to call its own. In the tradition of Laura Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit, this tale captures a bygone era of a beloved sport and the character of the country at a moment in time. |
| daytona beach racing history: Daytona Ed Hinton, 2002-11-01 A history of the Daytona 500 and NASCAR ranges from the first race in 1959 to the death of Dale Earnhardt in a collision during the 2001 race, offering a glimpse into the world of stock car racing and the lives of the racers. |
| daytona beach racing history: The Iron Redskin Harry V. Sucher, 2010-04-15 Indian is a magic name in motorcycling. Its mention brings to mind machines with flamboyant bold striping, lithe of appearance and, seemingly even at rest, poised for flight. There were over two dozen makes of motorcycle on the market during the heyday of motorcycling in the United States. Yet in the minds of many enthusiasts, none of these quite approached the verve, style, artistic functionality of design or handling abilities of the Indian. The Iron Redskin is the story of the most loved of American motorcycles. It is a vast work that has taken many thousands of hours to compile, yet it is one of the most readable and interesting motorcycle histories ever to be published. |
| daytona beach racing history: Sands of Time Bill Lazarus, 2004-04-08 The Sands of Time takes readers on a wild ride through the century of action, from the first makeshift race in 1903 to the incredible panorama of the 2003 Daytona 500. Each aspect of the story is accented with colorful anecdotes, featuring the cultured drivers of the early 1900s, jauntily racing against the clock in immaculate uniforms and scarves waving in the breeze, to the roughnecks from the Southern woods, who found themselves in jail as often as Victory Lane, to today's famous athletes who dare the famed high banks at speeds close to 200 mph. Each chapter also includes additional details on such topics as women drivers, sponsors and prize money, as well as origin of race flags, development of tires and the sites of forgotten tracks. The book is extensively illustrated with rarely seen photos drawn from ISC Publications Archives, the largest single collection of race photos in the world. The account is centered in Daytona Beach, a small Florida community that hosted the first race in 1903 and has come to embody motor sports in this country. Today, historic Daytona International Speedway remains the World Center of Racing. Written for a general audience, The Sands of Time brings to life an entire era, filled with colorful personalities and exciting on-track events that help explain why racing is now the largest spectator sport in America.' |
| daytona beach racing history: NASCAR Michael Hembree, 2000-03-22 Each weekend, hundreds of thousands of fans are thrilled by the fabulous reality NASCAR has become. The spectacular weekly drama that features sleek race cars, ultramodern superspeedways, compelling drivers, heart-stopping action, and family entertainment is the result of a dream Big Bill France had over half a century ago on the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida. And it's the offspring of a rich history filled with moonshiners, classic rivalries, gritty daredevils, and smoke-filled rooms. This compelling tale is told in NASCAR: The Definitive History of America's Sport, the most authoritative look at the ultimate spectator sport's dramatic ascendance and a family business built on hard work, calculated risks, and close ties. All of NASCAR's greatest moments 7 beloved heroes, hottest cars and innovations, fabulous finishes, and behind-the-scenes stories are captured in this elegant information packed volume. With modern-day action shots, historic photography, portfolios, memorabilia, and an enlivening text by one of the sport's most esteemed chroniclers, NASCAR: The Definitive History of America's Sport is a must-have for any die-hard NASCAR fan. |
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| daytona beach racing history: Big Bill H. A. Branham, 2015 The first major authorized biography of NASCAR founder, Bill France Sr. Big Bill is the consummate insider book on the life and legend of NASCAR founder Bill France and tells the tale of a classic American success story. France Sr. brought his family to Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934, put down roots and immersed himself in the business of racing, both as a driver and an owner. Nicknamed Big Bill because of his 6-foot-5 stature, he made significant contributions to the racing world - he founded NASCAR in December 1947, built Daytona International Speedway in 1959 and built Talladega Superspeedway in 1969, and landed the landmark R.J. Reynolds/Winston sponsorship deal in 1971 that not only transformed NASCAR but also transformed corporate sponsorship of sports in America. The France family has spent the last 30 years gathering a vast collection of files and material about their family patriarch and has turned over countless interviews -- both written and taped -- as well as NASCAR documents, memorabilia, memos, letters and various other materials to the author for this definitive biography. Big Bill offers NASCAR fans a rich, entertaining, emotional, and detailed story about America's most recognized and admired racing family. |
| daytona beach racing history: The Daytona 500 Duane Falk, 2001-09 Capturing all the fender-to-fender action of the Daytona 500, this stunning volume comes with a complete history of stock car racing's most famous track and more than 175 full-color and b&w photos. |
| daytona beach racing history: IMSA 50 Years Mitch Bishop, Mark Raffauf, 2019-01-27 In this behind the scenes book, Mitch Bishop and Mark Raffauf tell the inside story of how IMSA became a global powerhouse in just a few short years. It covers John Bishop's early life, his years at the SCCA and tells the story of how IMSA grew from humble beginnings in 1969 into the Camel GT Series, a circuit that became the most popular form of professional sports car racing in the world. This book is a must-read, for those interested in how it all happened and in learning critical management lessons still applicable in today's motor racing world. |
| daytona beach racing history: The History of NASCAR Ann McGuire, 2000 This stock car racing organization is profiled here. |
| daytona beach racing history: Field of Schemes Neil deMause, Joanna Cagan, 2015-03 |
| daytona beach racing history: Speed on Sand William R. Tuthill, 1969 |
| daytona beach racing history: Ed Otto Edgar Otto, Joann Biondi, 2008-02-01 Part biography and part oral history, Ed Otto: NASCAR?s Silent Partner tells the story of a brash Yankee who worked alongside a tall southerner named Bill France from 1949 to 1963, and helped transform a scrappy group of guys into the most successful racing organization in the world. Now, after years of obscurity, the riveting story of how Ed Otto put the national in NASCAR and helped make it what it is today is finally being revealed. Full of never-before-told stories?some that will surprise racing historians?thebook delivers a rollicking ride through the early days of racing, and is sure to entertain and enlighten NASCAR fans of all ages. Includes interviews with Richard Petty, Humpy Wheeler, Chris Economaki, and many more who knew Ed Otto in his heyday. |
| daytona beach racing history: New York Times Speed Show Dave Caldwell, 2006-10-25 Beginning with the tragic death of Dale Earnhardt at age forty-nine in a race at Daytona International Speedway, New York Times sports correspondent Caldwell details the history, basics, technology, fans, and future of NASCAR. |
| daytona beach racing history: They Call Him Cale Joe McGinnis, 2008-02-01 The story of Cale's life, told for the first time ever in this authorized biography, is a tale of adventure, perseverance, and, above all, desire. After 43 years as a NASCAR driver and owner, Cale amassed a career record that remains staggering to this day: 560 races, 319 top-10 finishes, 83 victories, three NASCAR championships, and four Daytona 500 victories. Along the way, Cale would find himself rubbing fenders – and sometimes trading punches—with some of the biggest names in racing, including Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, and the Allison Brothers. They Call Him Cale is the incredible true story behind one of the racing world’s biggest stars and fiercest competitors, as well as the tale of a quintessential American. |
| daytona beach racing history: The Daytona 500 Nancy Roe Pimm, 2017-01-01 Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Who won the first Daytona 500? What do teams do to prepare their cars for 500 miles of hard, high-speed racing? Who gave the Daytona 500 the nickname the Great American Race? Learn all about stock car racing's biggest event and the drivers and crew who make it possible in this fascinating, fact-filled book. You will join in the excitement of forty-three cars running nose-to-tail and side-by-side at almost 200 miles per hour. You'll also discover the rich history of stock car racing and find out why it's one of the most popular sports around. |
| daytona beach racing history: The History of NASCAR James Bren, Buckle up for a high-octane journey through the exhilarating history of NASCAR in this definitive book by James Bren. From its humble beginnings on dirt tracks to the modern-day spectacle of roaring engines and thrilling finishes, The History of NASCAR takes readers on a pulse-pounding ride through the evolution of America's favorite motorsport. Discover the legendary drivers, iconic races, and pivotal moments that have shaped NASCAR into the powerhouse it is today. From Richard Petty's record-setting victories to Dale Earnhardt's unforgettable dominance, this book delves deep into the lives of racing's greatest heroes and the fierce competition that defines the sport. Explore the historic tracks that have become hallowed ground for NASCAR fans, from Daytona International Speedway to Bristol Motor Speedway. Experience the adrenaline-pumping action of Daytona 500, the intensity of the playoffs, and the heart-stopping drama of the championship race. With insider insights and behind-the-scenes stories, The History of NASCAR offers a captivating glimpse into the world of stock car racing. From the roaring engines to the checkered flags, this book celebrates the passion, the rivalries, and the triumphs that have made NASCAR a cultural phenomenon. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves the thrill of the race. So grab your gearshift and join James Bren on a journey through the twists and turns of NASCAR history. Get ready to experience the speed, the excitement, and the unforgettable moments that define the sport. |
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| daytona beach racing history: Historic Daytona Beach Harold D. Cardwell, Priscilla D. Cardwell, 2004 Using archival photographs, the history of Daytona Beach, Florida is presented, showing how the stories of the past shape the character of the community today. |
| daytona beach racing history: The Sega Arcade Revolution Ken Horowitz, 2018-07-06 Long before it took the home video game console market by storm, Sega was already an arcade powerhouse. Parlaying its dominance in coin-operated machines into the home video game boom of the 1980s, the Japan-based company soon expanded with branches in Europe and the U.S., and continues to lead the gaming industry in design and quality. Drawing on interviews with former developers and hundreds of documents, this history follows the rise of Sega, from its electromechanical machines of the mid-1960s to the acquisition of Gremlin Industries to its 2003 merger with Sammy Corporation. Sixty-two of Sega's most popular and groundbreaking games are explored. |
| daytona beach racing history: Pretty Intense Danica Patrick, Stephen Perrine, 2017-12-26 America's NASCAR standout offers a 90-day program to sculpt your body, calm your mind, and achieve your greatest goals Everything Danica Patrick does is Pretty Intense. A top athlete in her field, not to mention a fan favorite and the first woman to rule in her male-dominated sport, Danica approaches every aspect of life with the utmost intensity. Now, she shows you how you can apply her daily principles and transform your life for the better--and have fun while doing it. Danica's 90-day high-intensity workout, protein-rich, paleo-inspired eating plan, and mental-conditioning program will get you leaner, stronger, and healthier than you've ever been before. By mixing full-body training and stretching exercises, her accessible workouts hit the holy trinity of fitness: strength, endurance, and flexibility. Bolstered by a customized eating plan for all-day energy, her program will also help you cultivate a mindset for limitless success. You will learn to aim your sights high, confront challenges and setbacks with confidence, and cross the finish line every time. Whether your goal is a stronger core, better skills in the kitchen, or a promotion at work, Danica's Pretty Intense plan will help you reach your highest potential. |
| daytona beach racing history: Mile O' Mud Malcolm Lightner, 2016-04-19 A native Floridian, photographer Malcolm's first monograph,Mile O' Mud, shows us his home's beauty; scarred and raw, surrounded by lush blue sky and restorative greens and we witness a community unapologetically celebrating their colorful and unique history, full of wild abandon and enjoying every minute of it. Churning the buttery muddy water at the Florida Sports Park, the swamp buggy races keep Florida's frontier heritage alive. A bastard child to NASCAR, these custom buggies (part boat, part dragster) tear through terrain more like the lake in the center of Daytona International Speedway than the track surrounding it. The Jeep class is designed to slog through with the driver's head barely above water and the Pro-modified built exclusively for speed as they hit 75mph and dwarfed by their own four-foot wheels. Fans pile meat in baking pans and cans of Budweiser in boxes and stack themselves in bleachers, truck beds, and on top of home-made platforms to cheer for the Swamp Buggy Queen and pray for drivers' quick recoveries when the track proves too treacherous. Malcolm Lightner grew up down the street from the original Mile O' Mud swamp buggy track off of Radio Road. After moving to New York in 1999, he returned at least once a year from 2002 to 2013 to document the races--missing only 2005 due to a hurricane forced cancellation. |
| daytona beach racing history: The History of America's Speedways Allan E. Brown, 2017-04-01 |
| daytona beach racing history: The History of America's Greatest Stock Car Tracks Kathy Persinger, 2002-12 |
| daytona beach racing history: The Buick Terry B. Dunham, Lawrence R. Gustin, 1987 |
| daytona beach racing history: Chevrolet Corvette John Starkey, 2019-06-25 This revised reprint of a classic title covers the history and development of the racing Corvettes, from the car’s beginnings in the 1950s with just 250 horsepower, through the Corvette GTP of the 1980s, with over 1000 horsepower, and on to 1996, when 4th generation cars give way to the 5th generation. Included are many interviews with the drivers who raced these exciting, weighty and always fast cars, including John Greenwood, Dick Gulstrand, Jerry Grant and ‘Fast’ Phil Curring, amongst others. The book is illustrated with many quality photographs, supplied by General Motors and well-known motoring photographers; it also contains detailed specifications of the production cars, and road test reports. |
| daytona beach racing history: The Ghosts of NASCAR John Havick, 2013-10-01 Who won the first Daytona 500? Fans still debate whether it was midwestern champion Johnny Beauchamp, declared the victor at the finish line, or longtime NASCAR driver Lee Petty, declared the official winner a few days after the race. The Ghosts of NASCAR puts the controversial finish under a microscope. Author John Havick interviewed scores of people, analyzed film of the race, and pored over newspaper accounts of the event. He uses this information and his deep knowledge of the sport as it worked then to determine what probably happened. But he also tells a much bigger story: the story of how Johnny Beauchamp—and his Harlan, Iowa, compatriots, mechanic Dale Swanson and driver Tiny Lund—ended up in Florida driving in the 1959 Daytona race. The Ghosts of NASCAR details how the Harlan Boys turned to racing cars to have fun and to escape the limited opportunities for poor boys in rural southwestern Iowa. As auto racing became more popular and better organized in the 1950s, Swanson, Lund, and Beauchamp battled dozens of rivals and came to dominate the sport in the Midwest. By the later part of the decade, the three men were ready to take on the competition in the South’s growing NASCAR circuit. One of the top mechanics of the day, Swanson literally wrote the book on race cars at Chevrolet’s clandestine racing shop in Atlanta, Georgia, while Beauchamp and Lund proved themselves worthy competitors. It all came to a head on the brand-new Daytona track in 1959. The Harlan Boys’ long careers and midwestern racing in general have largely faded from memory. The Ghosts of NASCAR recaptures it all: how they negotiated the corners on dirt tracks and passed or spun out their opponents; how officials tore down cars after races to make sure they conformed to track rules; the mix of violence and camaraderie among fierce competitors; and the struggles to organize and regulate the sport. One of very few accounts of 1950s midwestern stock car racing, The Ghosts of NASCAR is told by a man who was there during the sport’s earliest days. |
| daytona beach racing history: Sports Traveler Chicago Anbritt Stengele, Lydia Rypcinski, 2009 Anbritt Stengele, the ultimate Chicago sports fan and owner of Sports Traveler, a sports tourism company, knows what's on your mind when it comes to sports and she now shares all her best Chicago advice with you: How to have the best game day, how to celebrate your fandom, and where to find new sports fan experiences. Sports Traveler Chicago covers where to sit, what to eat, what else to see at the park, fan customs, lodging picks, transportation advice, pre-game parties, post-game traditions, historical sites, bars for fans, fan memories, off-season conventions, minor league teams, and more! With information on baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, auto racing, horse racing, bicycle racing, lacrosse, golf, and the Chicago Marathon. You're a Sports Traveler! You've waited a long time to visit the Friendly Confines, the House that Jordan Built, or the historic colonnades of Soldier Field. You're coming in from the suburbs, want to grab a great meal after the game with other fans and hope to avoid city traffic as much as possible. A group of your old friends is getting together for one fun-filled day at the stadium. You want to impress key customers with a first-class experience at the park or the racetrack. You're looking for some affordable family-friendly outings, or even to show your kids an old-fashioned time at the ballpark. You're not in Chicago to see art or dinosaurs in a museum. You're a Sports Traveler and this guide's for you! Anbritt Stengele, the ultimate Chicago sports fan and owner of Sports Traveler, a sports tourism company, knows what's on your mind when it comes to sports and she now shares all her best Chicago advice with you: How to have the best game day, how to celebrate your fandom, and where to find new sports fan experiences. Sports Traveler Chicago covers where to sit, what to eat, what else to see at the park, fan customs, lodging picks, transportation advice, pre-game parties, post-game traditions, historical sites, bars for fans, fan memories, off-season conventions, minor league teams, and more! With information on baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, auto racing, horse racing, bicycle racing, lacrosse, golf, and the Chicago Marathon. Look for Sports Traveler guides for other cities coming soon! |
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| daytona beach racing history: In the Red Jade Gurss, 2022-02-13 Dale Earnhardt's death is the most prominent moment in NASCAR history, and millions of people around the world know about the tragedy on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. But, only a handful of people know what went on behind the scenes before and after that horrible crash. In the Red is an insider's look at the 2001 NASCAR season with his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr. began his second season in NASCAR's Winston Cup Series with swagger and confidence, only to see his entire life changed drastically. In the Red is the story of how Dale Jr. persevered, overcoming boundless grief to thrive on and off the track. Written by Earnhardt Jr's publicist, Jade Gurss (who also co-authored Dale Jr's best-selling book, Driver #8), In the Red puts you inside the race car as Junior and his No. 8 Budweiser team made an emotional but triumphant return to Daytona, then scored another momentous victory in the first race after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Off the track, follow along as Junior attends the MTV Music Video Awards, and makes memorable appearances in the pages of Rolling Stone and Playboy magazines as well as emotional interviews on The Today Show and many more. |
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