Attending the Daytona 500? Where to buy tickets, road closures, parking, and more you need to know

Attending the Daytona 500? Where to buy tickets, road closures, parking, and more you need to know

If you are one of the tens of thousands going to the Speedway to watch the race that day, you will want to make sure you have your ticket, that you know where to park, and that you plan accordingly as traffic will be heavily congested.

If you are one of the tens of thousands going to the Speedway to watch the race that day, you will want to make sure you have your ticket, that you know where to park, and that you plan accordingly as traffic will be heavily congested.

Daytona 500: A rich, storied history on the Fun Coast

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

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.”

NASCAR renames championship trophy after France family

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.

4 students arrested in 2 incidents at Mainland High School
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4 students arrested in 2 incidents at Mainland High School

Four students at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach have been arrested connected to two separate incidents that disrupted classes and security at the school

Four students at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach have been arrested connected to two separate incidents that disrupted classes and security at the school

Security increased after fireworks prompt lockdown of Daytona Beach high school

Security increased after fireworks prompt lockdown of Daytona Beach high school

Police said that they responded to the school after receiving reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, they found that there was no shooting and discovered fireworks on scene.

Police said that they responded to the school after receiving reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, they found that there was no shooting and discovered fireworks on scene.

President Trump to give command to start engines at 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.

Daytona 500 sells out for 5th straight year

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.

Activity picking up at Daytona International Speedway
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Activity picking up at Daytona International Speedway

Activities are picking up at Daytona International Speedway, ahead of the Daytona 500. On Thursday, Bubba Wallace performed a tandem jump with the U.S. Air Force, skydiving his way into the speedway.

Activities are picking up at Daytona International Speedway, ahead of the Daytona 500. On Thursday, Bubba Wallace performed a tandem jump with the U.S. Air Force, skydiving his way into the speedway.

Fireworks set off at Mainland High School, police say
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Fireworks set off at Mainland High School, police say

Authorities in Daytona Beach say what sounded like gunshots were actually fireworks that were set off on the campus of Mainland High School. The incident prompted a lockdown and fears that a shooter was on the loose.

Authorities in Daytona Beach say what sounded like gunshots were actually fireworks that were set off on the campus of Mainland High School. The incident prompted a lockdown and fears that a shooter was on the loose.

1 arrested in incident that prompted Mainland HS lockdown
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1 arrested in incident that prompted Mainland HS lockdown

Authorities have arrested a juvenile in connection to an incident at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. Officers responded to calls of a possible school shooting, but when they arrived, they discovered a disruption was caused by the setting off of fireworks.

Authorities have arrested a juvenile in connection to an incident at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. Officers responded to calls of a possible school shooting, but when they arrived, they discovered a disruption was caused by the setting off of fireworks.