Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Daytona International Speedway
Roar Before The 24
Jan 16–18
Rolex 24 At Daytona
Jan 21–25
Circuit Length
3.56 miles (5.73 km) — road course
Turns
12
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
First Built
1959
Track Facts
Originally built to replace the old Daytona Beach Road Course, which used public roads and the beach itself.
The famous high-banked trioval is banked at 31 degrees — steep enough that standing on the banking without holding on is nearly impossible.
The Rolex 24 at Daytona is the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world.
The infield road course was added in 1985, combining sections of the oval with a winding infield layout.
Lee Petty won the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959 — the race result was so close it took three days to officially declare a winner.
How to Watch
IMSA WeatherTech
Watch live in the US on Peacock (flag-to-flag coverage), NBC, and USA Network.
International viewers can watch free on IMSA TV or the IMSA YouTube channel, which also streams qualifying and select races.
Michelin Pilot Challenge
Watch live and free on the IMSA YouTube channel. Full race streams available for every round of the season.