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The Daytona International Speedway circuit was built in 1959 by NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr.
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The circuit has a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) oval and a 3.56-mile (5.73 km) road course, making it the largest sporting facility in the world by capacity.
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The Daytona International Speedway has played host to several iconic races, including the Daytona 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona.
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The Daytona 500, which has been run since 1959, is the First of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
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The Daytona International Speedway is the birthplace of "The King" of NASCAR, Richard Petty.
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The circuit is nicknamed "The World Center of Racing" due to its history of hosting many of the most important motorsports events in the world.
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The 24 Hours of Daytona, held annually since its inception in 1966, is one of the most grueling and prestigious races in the world.
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The Daytona International Speedway is home to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, which honors the greatest motorsports drivers, racing teams, and administrators of all time.
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The first black driver to win a race at the Daytona International Speedway was Wendell Scott in 1963.
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The longest race ever held at the Daytona International Speedway was the 24 Hours of Daytona, which lasted a staggering 28 hours due to poor weather.