Did you know that Daytona Beach was a film location in the upcoming summer blockbuster ‘F1 The Movie’? That’s right, Daytona Beach is heading to the silver screen. In the Apple Original film “FI The Movie” starring Academy-Award winning actor Brad Pitt, Daytona Beach is among the locations highlighted in the movie. Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a…
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DAYTONA Speedweeks AND DAYTONA 500 The 2025 edition of the Great American Race is set for Sunday, February 16 — and as always, the weeks leading up to the main event will be filled with plenty of high-octane racing action, too. This speed-lovers’ spectacle includes: The 63rd anniversary of the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA on Jan. 25-26, the internationally…
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For racing fans all over the planet, Daytona Beach is known as one of the sport’s premier destinations … and for good reason. It is home, of course, to the “World Center of Racing” — Daytona International Speedway — along with a long list of other racing-themed attractions and events and race-themed restaurants. And with early 2025’s “Speed Season”…
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The motorsports roots run deep in the Daytona Beach area. From land speed records and beach racing to the high-speed thrills of stock cars, sports cars, motorcycles and go-karts at Daytona International Speedway, auto racing is an integral part of what makes the Daytona Beach area so unique and special. A visit to the Daytona Beach area should…
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For decades, motorcycling enthusiasts have descended upon Daytona Beach by the thousands each October for the Southeast’s best motorcycle rally. That tradition continues in 2023 with the 31st Annual Biketoberfest ® ! If you enjoy getting together with fellow bike lovers and taking scenic rides in the beautiful fall Florida weather, as well as…
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With Father’s Day just around the corner on Sunday, June 18, it’s time to start planning all the ways you and the rest of your grateful crew will spoil Dad over Father’s Day weekend. And by taking him on a family getaway to Daytona Beach, you’ll have easy access to not only the World’s Most Famous Beach and a broad array of family-friendly…
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At least on occasion (and even outside the holiday season), we all seem to face the same gift-giving predicament — just what do you get for that loved one who seems to have everything and want for nothing? Well, fortunately for the travel lovers on your list, the Daytona Beach area offers an array of fun options, ranging from area accommodations to…
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As fans of car culture know, auto enthusiasts will go to great lengths to fuel their passion for their favorite motorized machinery. And of course, in Daytona Beach, automotive attractions can be found around nearly every corner. The home to the “World Center of Racing” — Daytona International Speedway — offers a lot more than just the renowned…
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Discover the exciting history and future of Daytona Beach’s rich racing heritage From Ormond Beach to Ponce Inlet, fans of the Birthplace of Speed can relish in history brought to life that helped define Daytona Beach as a racing destination. Delight in unique-to-the-area photographs, exhibits and artifacts that tell the humble beginning of the…
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Daytona Beach is known all over the world as a place full of family-friendly attractions, expansive beaches and endless fun. But how did this favorite vacation destination get its start? Read on to discover just how deep Daytona Beach’s roots run with an abridged historical timeline…
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