Daytona International Speedway is a motorsports venue in Daytona Beach, Florida, known as the World Center of Racing. You can visit on a guided track tour or plan around a scheduled event, with parking and arrival details varying by event. Daytona Inn Studios is a hotel in Daytona Beach, the city where the speedway is located.
- Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
- Speedway Tour: approximately 60 minutes
- VIP Tour: approximately 2.5 hours
- Hall of Fame: admission is included with each Speedway Tour
What to expect at the speedway
A Speedway Tour is a guided, open-air tram ride that visits the infield, the 31-degree high banks, and pit road. Access to the start/finish line and pit road depends on on-track activity.
Each Speedway Tour includes admission to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The Hall of Fame is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with ticket sales ending at 4:00 PM. Hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
Tour guests can bring wheelchairs, mobility devices, walkers, and strollers. ASL interpretation is available with advance notice. Tours operate in rain but stop when lightning is within eight miles of the track; rain checks may be issued, and refunds are not offered.
How do tours and tickets work?
The Speedway Tour takes approximately 60 minutes. Daily departures begin at 9:30 AM, with the final tour departing at 3:00 PM. Visitors are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure; guests with advance tickets who need mobility accommodations are asked to arrive 30 minutes early.
The VIP Tour takes approximately 2.5 hours. Tour dates and times can change without notice, so confirm the schedule before making plans.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The Ticket & Tours Building is at the corner of W. International Speedway Blvd and Bill France Blvd. You can enter from Bill France Blvd or NASCAR Drive. Speedway Tours and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America are cashless, so cash is not accepted.
How should you plan event-day arrival and parking?
Parking availability, prices, and open lots vary by event. The Speedway advises checking the event page or Know Before You Go information for the arrangements that apply to your visit.
Free general parking is available in Lots 7 and 8, with a shuttle from Lot 7; paid parking is available in Lots 1, 4, 3, and 8 for select events.
Reserved ADA parking is in Lots 1 and 4; general ADA parking is in Lot 6, where a placard is required. ADA transportation is available. On major event days, free golf carts serve marked accessible-cart routes, though service may be delayed during peak pedestrian periods or temporarily suspended just after a race for safety.
Official rideshare pickup and drop-off is near Lot 1, off the frontage street near Cracker Barrel on eastbound International Speedway Blvd. Bus parking is in Lot 1 on a first-come, first-served basis; when it fills, buses are redirected to Lot 6. The Speedway says official parking routes can vary with traffic patterns and advises keeping navigation open when leaving.
Plan around the event calendar
Event schedules and arrival arrangements vary, so use the Speedway’s event information to plan for the specific date you have in mind. Times can vary by event. If you are flying into Orlando Sanford International Airport, the route options from SFB to Daytona Beach can help you plan your onward arrival.
If you are driving into the infield to camp, entry is through Gate 70 during peak hours. Outside peak hours, guests may enter through Gate 40 on Williamson Boulevard.
For a break from the track, Daytona Beach’s beach access, rules, and shoreline options offer a different way to spend time in the city. Confirm the applicable entry and parking instructions before setting out.
FAQs
How long is the Daytona International Speedway tour?
The Speedway Tour takes approximately 60 minutes. The VIP Tour takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Is the Motorsports Hall of Fame included with a Speedway Tour?
Yes. Admission to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is included with each Speedway Tour.
Can you take a Speedway Tour in the rain?
Tours operate in rain but stop when lightning is within eight miles of the track. Rain checks may be issued, and refunds are not offered.
Where is the Ticket & Tours Building?
It is at the corner of W. International Speedway Blvd and Bill France Blvd, with entrances from Bill France Blvd or NASCAR Drive.