Repaving The Daytona International Speedway

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, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross. The track features multiple layouts including the primary 2.5 miles (4.0 km) high speed tri-oval, a 3.56 miles (5.73 km) sports car course, a 2.95 miles (4.75 km) motorcycle course, and a .25 miles (0.40 km) karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track's 180-acre (73 ha) infield includes the 29-acre (12 ha) Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The speedway is owned and operated by International Speedway Corporation. The track was built in 1958 by NASCAR founder William France Sr. to host racing that was being held at the former Daytona Beach Road Course. France designed the track in a way to give fans a better view of the cars and so the cars could run at higher speeds. Lights were installed around the track in 1998, and today it is the second largest single lighted outdoor sports facility. The speedway has been renovated twice, with the infield renovated in 2004, and the track repaved in 2010. Daytona's tri-oval measures 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) long with 31° banking in the turns and 18° banking at the start/finish line. The front straight is 3800 feet (1200 m) long and the back straight (or "superstretch") is 3000 feet (910 m) long. The tri-oval shape, was revolutionary ...

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