Daytona Speedway Tours are fun, even if you’re not a racing fan. (I’m not, but I love behind-the-scenes tours.) So when I found myself in Daytona Beach, I made sure a Daytona International Speedway Tour was on my itinerary.
Just like speedways differ, so do track tours, and that’s why they’re fun every single time.

Daytona Speedway Tour Highlights
Traveling by Tram
No vans, no buses, no close quarters with strangers. You’ll hop on an open-air tram to get from place to place and the fresh breeze is wonderful.
Circling the Track
Trams can’t fly through the course as race cars can, but they will speed along the inside of the track (at a whopping 15 miles per hour). Even at tram speeds, it’s pretty spectacular to be on the official tri-oval speedway with its 31-degree banked turns.
Signing the Finish Line
Grab a sharpie from the tour guide and leave your mark. Your signature will be on the Daytona Speedway finish line “forever and ever.” I left my signature, but I noticed cheeky messages like “Slow Down” and “Ready… Set… Race!” so be as creative as you’d like.
Going Into the Stands
Partway through the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to go into the stands, grab a seat and take in the view from a race-goer’s perspective. It also helps you decide where you want to sit if you purchase tickets to a race.
Fun Fact: The multi-colored seats make the stadium look full at all times to the camera.
Experiencing 31 Degrees of Banking
The high banks of the superspeedway enable race cars to reach top speeds. Can you stand up at that angle? Try it and see!
Seeing the Winning DAYTONA 500 Car
Each year, the winning car is displayed in the condition it finished the race. The driver’s helmet and fire suit are also displayed. Be sure to look on both sides… the other side is being held together by duct tape in spots.
Fun Fact: All NASCAR cars use the same body type, but the headlight, taillight, grill, and logo stickers make them appear to be the type of car they’re representing. Why are the lights fake? The tracks are well-lit, so actual headlights aren’t necessary, and stickers are inexpensive, light, and don’t break.
Getting a Peek at the Original Beach Road Course
This slab of asphalt was part of the original A1A section of the Daytona Beach-Road Course – a fascinating slice of Americana and racing history. Check out some of the old clips here.
Snapping Photos
Who doesn’t love a chance to capture the day’s memories with goofy photos? You’ll pose with your group in front of a green screen, and you can use the provided code to download the images later for FREE.
Also Included in the Tour
Along with the highlights mentioned above, the tour also goes along the infield and pit road to the garages and Victory Lane. The tour concludes at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Museum, where you can spend as much time as you’d like checking out the galleries.
Be sure to also check out the Bill France and Dale Earnhardt statues outside the building before or after your tour.
Daytona International Speedway Tours
Daily Tour
Tour length – 1 hour
Daily every 30 minutes 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased online and at the Ticket & Tours Building.
VIP Tour
Tour length – 2.5 hours (includes everything in the daily tour plus a visit to the Axalta injector, NASCAR Archives & Research Center and Press Box.)
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased online and at the Ticket & Tours Building.
Hungry after your Daytona Speedway tour? Head over to one of the restaurants at One Daytona just across the street and check out my Daytona Beach Restaurant Guide for more ideas on where to eat.
Comments & Reviews
I worked there for years till covid. The tour was a wonderful and amazing ..loved every one I took!!