Home of the Daytona 500, the most illustrious NASCAR race, the Daytona International Speedway was built in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1959 by NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr. Initially constructed to host races that were formerly held at the Daytona Beach Road Course, the track also hosts ARCA, AMA Superbike, SCCA, USCC, and Motocross races.