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 DIS - Daytona International Speedway (courtesy: leisureopportunities.co.uk) One of Daytona Beach’s most significant attractions is the Daytona International Speedway. Since its opening in 1959, DIS has been home to one of the most prestigious motor races in NASCAR, the Daytona 500. Take a peak at few interesting facts associated with this world renowned Daytona International Speedway.
1. The 2.5-mile trioval runs 40 feet wide with 12 to 30-foot apron turns that have a banking of 31 degrees.
2. The track’s Road Course is 3.56 miles, while the infield course & chicane range from 30 to 50 feet wide.
3. DIS is 40 feet wide & 2.5 miles long.
4. Pit Road is 50 feet wide & 1,600 feet long.
5. DIS takes up 480 acres including a 180-acre infield with a 19-acre lake in it.
6. Chevrolet with 18 wins in the 500 is the most successful manufacturer at DIS.
7. There have been 32 deaths in a half-century’s worth of NASCAR racing, the first one being Larry Mann in 1954 at Langhorne, PA.
8. Bill Elliot is credited for the fastest qualifying speed ever recorded at the track which was 210.364 miles per hour in 1987.
9. Daytona International Speedway holds the record for most cars crashing at one time.
10. The King, Richard Petty is credited for the most number of victories (7).
11. Junior Johnson’s average of 124.7 mph in 1960 was the slowest.
12. One man to have finished all 500 miles of the race more times than anyone in history (14) is Dale Earnhardt.
13. Richard Petty (73-74), Cale Yarborough (83-84), and Sterling Marlin (93-94) are the only back-to-back winners.
Richard Petty is credited for most laps led (780) & most miles completed (12,150 miles over 4,860 laps).
Hotels Near Daytona International Speedway
 Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club (courtesy: media-cdn.tripadvisor.com) When in the beautiful city of Daytona Beach, you ought to go where the locals go. Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club has for the past 40 years been entertaining tourists & locals alike with its great variety of seafood, dancing & live reggae music each night of the week.
Located in the heart of Daytona directly on the beach, the Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club is the perfect escape from the hot Florida sun. Relax & refresh with a frozen glass of margarita or other tropical creations like Red Tide at this Caribbean style nightclub or enjoy the warm tropical breezes & the nostalgic live island music. Browse the restaurant menu for a delicious range of seafood, prime steaks & killer fresh fish sandwiches. Bring your complete family or visit the club as you are, at the end of it all you are sure to feel happy for stopping at the deck.
The Ocean Deck Restaurant has 3 great decks serving you the freshest seafood in Florida.
The original Lower Deck has a laid back atmosphere where you can just walk right up off the beach & order your favorite seafood. Some of the seafood specialties served includes, Rasta Shrimp Kabobs, Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl, etc. This deck offers live music nightly.
Located on the second level is the Upper Deck with an air conditioned dining room offering spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean & the seagulls. Hot specialties on this deck include Mahi-Mahi Sandwiches, Rasta Chicken & a platter of The Shipwrecker.
Watch the sun go down at the Sunset Deck as you enjoy some of the best seafood delicacies in town. The deck is a great escape from the sun & surf & serves as the perfect venue for a private party. Cool yourself off with a refreshing glass of ice cold beer or freshly brewed ice tea.
So, if you wish to get a real feel of the food, fun & festivities of Daytona, Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club is just the place for you.
Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club
127 South Ocean Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida 32118
(386) 253-5224
Open: 11am – 2am Everyday
 Oceanside Inn Daytona Beach (courtesy: static.asiarooms.com) The warm & welcoming Daytona Beach Oceanside Inn Hotel is well-located on the quieter side of the beautiful, sandy Daytona Beach. This comfortable beachfront hotel is within miles of the Daytona Convention Center, Daytona Marina & Ocean Center and just 8 miles from the Daytona International Airport. A perfect home-away-from-home, Daytona Beach Oceanside Inn is the best choice for business as well as leisure travelers.
What distinguishes the 9 story Daytona Beach Oceanside Inn from other Daytona beachfront hotels are the 178 oceanview deluxe studios & suites, each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the beautiful shores.
Oceanside Inn besides offering 23 miles of spectacular beachfront is also the perfect place to enjoy shopping, dining & relaxation in Florida. Soak up in the hotel’s oversized freshwater pool, go for long walks along the beachfront, mingle at the Mariner Lounge or just chill out on the 6,500 sqft terrace garden of the hotel. Utilize the hotel’s wireless internet access to take care of all your business deals or just enjoy a glass of your favorite beverage at the poolside Tiki Bar & Grill; you are ensured of simple pleasures in whatever you choose to do.
Owing to the romantic oceanfront location of Oceanside Inn Daytona Beach, it serves as the perfect venue for a beachside wedding. Plan a sunset beach wedding & a poolside reception followed by an unforgettable honeymoon of a lifetime. Toast your union with a memorable stay at the Daytona Beach Oceanside Inn.
Daytona Beach Oceanside Inn
1909 South Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Phone: (386) 255-4492
Fax: (386) 258-0354
Check-In: 16:00 hours
Check-Out: 11:00 hours
Avg Daily USD: $79.00 USD
 Beach Quarters Resort (courtesy: media-cdn.tripadvisor.com) Nothing can second the excitement of staying at a luxury beachfront hotel when visiting the beautiful city of Daytona Beach in Florida. One such hotel that adds color to your exiting beachfront stay is the Beach Quarters Resort Daytona.
A home-away-from-home, the Beach Quarters Resort Daytona is located on the extreme southern end of Daytona Beach Shores. The resort hotel offers 26 spacious & comfortable suites besides a large private balcony. Enjoy the musical calmness of the ocean waves, the picturesque views of the Atlantic or the breathtaking sunsets over the river, right in the privacy of your balcony.
For the beach enthusiasts, the long stretch of sandy beach provides the perfect escape from the comfort of your room. Bask in the sun or enjoy a late night swim under the starlit sky. Alternately, you can indulge in the endless outdoor recreational activities offered by the hotel like, snorkeling, surfing, deep sea fishing, sailing or a visit to the historic Ponce Inlet lighthouse.
Thus, whether you are looking for a romantic beachfront getaway, an exciting family vacation of just a beachfront holiday, Beach Quarters Resort Daytona is sure to enhance your vacation experience.
Beach Quarters Resort Daytona
3711 South Atlantic Avenue,
Daytona Beach Shores,
FL 32118 US
Phone: 386-767-3119
Fax: 386-767-0883
Check-In: 16:00 hours
Check-Out: 10:00 hours
Avg Daily USD: $157.53
Pets not allowed
 Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory (courtesy: www.rentalcarmomma.com) Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory has since its opening way back in year 1925 been producing delicious, creamy chocolates for the locals & tourists of Daytona Beach. Each & every bit of these handcrafted chocolates is truly intoxicating.
The chocolate factory is the brainchild of two gutsy ladies, Riddell Angell & Cora Phelps. It was the determination & passion of these two ardent chocolate lovers that started a tradition that has continued to flourish over the last 80 years. Today, this factory located in the historic Riverfront Marketplace of Daytona Beach is recognized as one of the most interesting destinations of the city.
History goes that since neither of these brave women had any children, in 1953, the ownership of this factory was passed into the hands of Ed and Helen Resinger. Fortunately enough, the present owners of the company have not only continued to maintain the name of its original owners but also the legacy of their quality. It was the commitment of the Resinger to quality that helped them expand the operations so that in 1999, Angell & Phelps Café was opened adjacent to the chocolate factory.
Angell & Phelps’ easy accessibility & convenient location on Beach Street in Downtown Daytona contributes largely to its popularity. Thousands of chocolate lovers from different parts of the world visit the place to enjoy a tour of the factory where you can find professional candy makers producing chocolates the “old fashioned way”. Delight in the tempting fragrance of melting chocolate as it smoothly runs over caramel & nuggets.
The professionally guided tour of the Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory lasts for half an hour at the end of which you also get to enjoy free samples of chocolates.
Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory
154 S Beach St.
Daytona Beach ,FL 32114
(386) 252-6531
Phone: (386) 252-6531
Website: http://www.angellandphelpschocolates.com/
Tour Hours
Monday-Friday (Closed on Saturdays)
- Morning: 10am & 11am
- Afternoon: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
Nearby Hotels
 Introducing Daytona Beach (courtesy: worldsbestbeachtowns.com) There are several interesting facts associated with the US city of Daytona Beach, Florida. Here are the top ten facts that may interest you:
1. In spite of being the largest city in the area, Daytona Beach has a relatively small population of 65,000.
2. Seven cities & towns comprise the Daytona Beach area including, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, South Daytona, Port Orange & Holly Hill.
3. Ormond Beach is popularly known as the “Birthplace of Speed” owing to a series of automotive land speed records.
4. Winter months in Daytona Beach area are ideal for witnessing migrating right whales along the shores.
5. The town of Ponce Inlet located at the southernmost tip of Daytona Beach is where Florida’s tallest lighthouse is located.
6. Daytona Beach is the headquarters for the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
7. The Casements, winter home of John D. Rockefeller offers free tours of its period rooms.
8. NASCAR or the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing was founded at Daytona Beach’s Streamline Hotel.
9. Daytona Beach attracts over 8,000,000 tourists from across the world each year.
10. Daytona Beach is the hub for two of the major motorcycle evens, Biketoberfest & Bike Week.
 Staying at Daytona Beach (courtesy: image.pegs.com) Daytona Beach is a city located in the Volusia County of the US state of Florida. Renowned world-wide as the “World Center of Racing” & home of NASCAR, this Mecca for motorsports attracts thousands of tourists from home & abroad.
Owing to the large number of motorsport enthusiasts & tourists flocking in from various parts of the world to this beach city, finding a comfortable & economic stay may seem like a challenge. However, at Daytona Beach you can have all such worries at bay with endless accommodation options readily available.
Lodging in Daytona Beach is centered around three major areas – Beachside, Speedway & US-1. Tourists who wish to experience the excitement of the endless NASCAR motor events can find an accommodation on “International Speedway Boulevard” that keeps you close to the racetrack. On the other hand, travelers looking forward to an exciting holiday near the beachfront must book one of the beachfront hotels on “Atlantic Avenue” located close to the beach. Hotels close to Route US-1 are located on “Ridgewood Avenue”.
While Daytona Beach welcomes tourists all year round, the high season generally runs from February through August & low season from September through January. December & January however are the two months when you can grab the best hotel deals & discounts.
Here is a quick overview of the best stay options in Daytona Beach:
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