Daytona Speedway

We took the tour and is the best $20 each (with veterans discount) that we have spent in along time!  We had a 90 minute tour of the speedway.
 





The tour took us on the track, behind the scenes and includes admission to the museum.

We started in the tram and went around the track.



Cruising the track



Taking it all in



 This is the 41 degree bank of turn 3

 The NASCAR Cup Series Garages



 And their campground (they get full hook-ups, not so much for the other camping areas.)
 

 The Media Room
 

We were very fortunate to be able to actually get out and walk the track.  Our  guide told us only about 60 days a year that happens, the rest of the time someone is using the track.


Looking down from the starter's box to the Finish Line




And there we are in the Winner's Circle

We were able to go up in the stands, as well.  This is the view from the 2nd level (Axalta Gate). I'll take those seats any day!

After our time on the track, we spent another hour in the museum.

The Museum / Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

 

The winning car of the 500 stays at the Speedway and is on display for a year.  After that the car is returned to the team..

 
So many cars

My man's car.  Always loved to watch Dale Sr race.

They didn't forget the motorcycles.  On our tour, we learned those bikes go up to 180 mph in the turns (and up against the wall).  Not this girl!  I like the straight aways on a bike.

It has been many years since I have been to a race there, and it  has really "grown up" sense then - a mall across the street and two hotels being built.

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