Daytona 500: A rich, storied history on the Fun Coast
Daytona Beach became the unofficial “Birthplace of Speed” in 1903 when two men argued over who had the fastest horseless carriage and decided things in a race on the white, hardpacked sand along the Atlantic Ocean.
Daytona Beach became the unofficial “Birthplace of Speed” in 1903 when two men argued over who had the fastest horseless carriage and decided things in a race on the white, hardpacked sand along the Atlantic Ocean.
Daytona 500 purse in high gear, topping $23 million
The Daytona 500 purse grew steadily since the race’s inception in 1959. Lee Petty took home nearly $20,000 for winning the inaugural “Great American Race.”
The Daytona 500 purse grew steadily since the race’s inception in 1959. Lee Petty took home nearly $20,000 for winning the inaugural “Great American Race.”
Trump's Daytona 500 appearance could include lap in presidential limo
Trump is reportedly planning to take a lap in the presidential car known as "The Beast."
Trump is reportedly planning to take a lap in the presidential car known as "The Beast."
Thunderbirds practice, fans get hyped ahead of Daytona 500
NASCAR fans from all over the country are getting ready for the ‘Great American Race.
NASCAR fans from all over the country are getting ready for the ‘Great American Race.
President Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500
This year, Trump will serve as grand marshal and give the command for drivers to start their engines.
This year, Trump will serve as grand marshal and give the command for drivers to start their engines.
More than 100,000 racing fans expected to pack stands for Daytona 500
Pre-race coverage begins at 1 p.m. Sunday on FOX 35 followed by the race at 2:30 p.m.
Pre-race coverage begins at 1 p.m. Sunday on FOX 35 followed by the race at 2:30 p.m.
NASCAR renames championship trophy after France family
The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded NASCAR in 1947, as well as his son, Bill France Jr., who elevated the sport to national prominence as chairman from 1972 to 2003.
The renaming is a tribute to Bill France Sr, who founded NASCAR in 1947, as well as his son, Bill France Jr., who elevated the sport to national prominence as chairman from 1972 to 2003.
Excitement for President Trump's visit to Daytona 500
Racing fans are gearing up for the Daytona 500 -- and a historic visit from the president.
Racing fans are gearing up for the Daytona 500 -- and a historic visit from the president.
Daytona 500: Preparing the track
FOX 35 is learning what it takes to prepare the track for racers during the Daytona 500.
FOX 35 is learning what it takes to prepare the track for racers during the Daytona 500.
Daytona 500: Daniel Su?rez
FOX 35 talks to race car driver Daniel Suarez.
FOX 35 talks to race car driver Daniel Suarez.
Daytona 500: Chatting with Juanita 'Lightnin' Etpon
A woman who has been working at the Daytona International Speedway for 62 years talks to FOX 35 about her passion for racing.
A woman who has been working at the Daytona International Speedway for 62 years talks to FOX 35 about her passion for racing.
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson talk Daytona 500
FOX 35 talks to racing legends Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson ahead of the Daytona 500.
FOX 35 talks to racing legends Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson ahead of the Daytona 500.
President Trump to give command to start engines at Daytona 500
Trump has hosted previous NASCAR champions at the White House and last October awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to motorsports titan Roger Penske.
Trump has hosted previous NASCAR champions at the White House and last October awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to motorsports titan Roger Penske.
Behind the scenes: Food at Daytona International Speedway
FOX 35 is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the delicious food being served up ahead of the Daytona 500.
FOX 35 is getting a behind-the-scenes look at the delicious food being served up ahead of the Daytona 500.
Daytona 500 sells out for 5th straight year
All reserved grandstand seats have been purchased for the 62nd running of “The Great American Race," the Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday.
All reserved grandstand seats have been purchased for the 62nd running of “The Great American Race," the Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday.
Gearing up for the Daytona 500
FOX 35's Jayme King is at Daytona International Speedway for a charity bass fishing tournament.
FOX 35's Jayme King is at Daytona International Speedway for a charity bass fishing tournament.
Suarez wrecks in qualifier, fails to land Daytona 500 spot
Daniel Suarez’s No. 96 Toyota got sandwiched between a pair of Fords headed to pit road midway through the first of two qualifying races Thursday night.
Daniel Suarez’s No. 96 Toyota got sandwiched between a pair of Fords headed to pit road midway through the first of two qualifying races Thursday night.
NASCAR signs Verizon to upgrade wireless, wifi at 12 tracks
The deal will improve connectivity at the 12 tracks owned by NASCAR — a problem fans have complained about for years.
The deal will improve connectivity at the 12 tracks owned by NASCAR — a problem fans have complained about for years.
How you can watch the Daytona 500
There are dozens of ways that you can watch from home.
There are dozens of ways that you can watch from home.
Warmer Central Florida weather on the way out with weekend cool front
Cooler days ahead, rain chances too
Cooler days ahead, rain chances too