How do I get to and from the Speedway during race events?
The Speedway, Daytona Beach Police and Florida Highway Patrol offer the following Traffic and Free Parking recommendations:
FRONTSTRETCH TICKET HOLDERS - Park in Lot 7
(Oldfield, DePalma, Weatherly, Campbell, Roberts, Segrave, Keech, Lockhart grandstands and Sprint, Petty & Earnhardt Towers)
From the North (Jacksonville)
I-95 South to US-1 (exit 273)
South on US-1 to S.R. 40 (Granada Blvd.)
West (right) on S.R. 40 to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris Blvd. South to Parking Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the South (Melbourne)
I-95 to LPGA Blvd. (exit 265)
LPGA Blvd. East to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris South to Parking Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the East (Daytona Beach Area)
From A1A take any one of the area's bridges to US-1
US-1 to Mason Ave.
West Mason Ave. to Clyde Morris Blvd.
North on Clyde Morris to Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
From the West (Orlando)
I-4 East to S.R. 44 (exit 118)
S.R. 44 East to US-1
US-1 North to S.R. 400/Beville Rd.
S.R. 400 West to Clyde Morris Blvd.
Clyde Morris Blvd. North to access Parking Lot 7
FREE SPEEDWAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
SUPERSTRETCH TICKET HOLDERS (NOT OPEN FOR THE COKE ZERO 400 POWERED BY COCA-COLA) - Park in Lot 10
(Allison, Tiny Lund and Turn Two Grandstands). LOT 10, located off of Williamson Blvd, is the closest lot to Superstretch seating. FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE services are provided before and after the event.
From the North (Jacksonville)
I-95 South to US-1 (exit 273)
US-1 South to S.R. 5-A (Nova Rd)
Nova Rd West to Clyde Morris Blvd
Clyde Morris Blvd North at 1/2 mile to Bellevue Ext
Bellevue Ext West at 2 miles to Parking Lot 10
From the South (Melbourne)
I-95 North to S.R. 44 in New Smyrna (Exit 249)
S.R. 44 East to US-1 (Dixie Freeway)
US-1 North to S.R. 5-A in Harbor Oaks
S.R. 5-A North to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd)
Beville Rd West to Clyde Morris Blvd
Clyde Morris Blvd North at 1/2 mile to Bellevue Ext
Bellevue Ext West at 2 miles to Parking Lot 10
From the East (Daytona Beach Area)
From A1A take any one of the area’s bridges to US-1
Go South on US-1 to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd)
Beville Rd West to Clyde Morris Blvd
Clyde Morris Blvd North at 1/2 mile to Bellevue Ext
Bellevue Ext West at 2 miles to Parking Lot 10
From the West (Orlando)
I-4 East to S.R. 400 (Beville Rd)
S.R. 400 East to Williamson Blvd
Williamson Blvd North to Parking Lot 10
BUS PARKING
Frontstretch bus parking is located just east of Williamson Boulevard in Lot KC.
Superstretch bus parking is located behind the Superstretch Grandstands. Enter through Gate 70 off Midway Blvd (Lot 6)
ACCESSIBLE PARKING INFORMATION
• An authorized state-issued sticker, placard or license plate is required to park in designated accessible areas. (The person whom the pass was issued to must be in the vehicle.) Law Enforcement Officers regularly perform checks to verify the issued to person’s presence in the vehicle.
• Accessible (disabled permit or license) parking areas on the Frontstretch in Lot 1, on the Superstretch in Lot 6 (inside Gate 50) and in Lot 10 (when open) are designated for car and light truck (i.e. pickups and vans) vehicles. These accessible spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Oversize vehicles are not permitted and will be directed to alternate areas.
• Please note that the Lot 1 A (Daytona 500 Experience®), a portion of Lot KC-H (former dogtrack), plus Lot 6 A (Superstretch) are the only guaranteed reserved disabled parking at the facility. These reserved accessible parking spaces are available at no charge for guests who purchase accessible wheel¬chair seating in the Grandstands.
• Speedway guests with disabilities without reserved parking passes may be directed to park in the accessible section of the Lot, into which traffic is being directed, based on available spaces and the traffic pattern that is in effect at that time of arrival.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREAS
All of the Speedway’s parking areas are free of charge. The size of the Speedway and the race day traffic patterns may impact your parking location. With the exception of reserved parking areas, Speedway parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible parking areas fill quickly. Speedway guests with disabilities are advised to arrive early on race days.
• Daytona 500 Experience ( Lot 1 A ) – parking area West of the attraction, is reserved for guests who purchase accessible wheelchair seating in the Grandstands. A free reserved parking pass is issued by Ticketing to those purchasing wheelchair seat positions in the grandstands.
• Frontstretch ( Lot KC-H ) – parking area in the former dogtrack property behind the Petty, Roberts, Segrave, Keech and Lockhart Grandstands. Enter off International Speedway Boulevard just east of Williamson Blvd. (New for 2010 - Traffic enforcement will allow vehicles to exit immediately post race to the West on International Speedway Blvd towards I 95)
• Superstretch (Lot 6) - Inside Gate 50 off Midway Blvd
• Lot 10 on the South side of the airport (open Sun 2/14) - Enter from Williamson Blvd. Free wheelchair accessible bus transportation pro¬vided to Superstretch Bus Plaza, adjacent to the Turn 2 tram plaza for easy access to the Frontstretch and SPRINT FanZone areas.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
We make every effort to provide convenient and reasonable accommodations for all individuals to move throughout the Speedway via the following services:
• Buses are available to transport guests from FREE Lots 7 & 10 to bus plazas at the speedway at no charge
• Tram Service and specialty vans are provided between the Frontstretch and Superstretch Grandstand Areas, from outside the Turn 1 Tunnel to Sprint FANZONE in the infield. Trams are equipped with wheelchair ramps to accom¬modate guests with disabilities.
• Infield Fan Shuttle is available to transport guests in the infield between turns 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 and Sprint FANZONE
• Disability Assistance carts are on standby to assist guests with disabilities. Visit an Information Center for transportation assistance to the nearest tram plaza, admission gate closest to your seats or the infield shuttle stop near the Orange area in the infield. Guests should expect delays during peak times. To service all guests in need of this free service, use of these carts is restricted to the disabled guest and one companion or family member at peak times. For the safety of all guests, disability assistance carts may not be operational immediately following the conclusion of the event. DIS staff will deter¬mine when conditions are safe to resume operation.
ESCOT BUS TRANSPORATION
Escot Buses is helping get to Daytona International Speedway easier. Shuttles to and from the track begin departing the Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, departing regularly and for 2 hours after the checkered flag. ($20 per person round trip). Tickets are purchased upon boarding the bus. For more information, call (407) 418-1222 or visit www.escotbuslines.com
Escot Buses will also provide transport from three different locations in the Orlando area -- 1:30 p.m. at the Cracker Barrel, Universal, 5859 Caravan CT, Kirkman Rd. and Major Blvd., and Escot Bus Lines, 400 W. Landstreet Rd. Price is $35 per adult round trip, $20 per child under 12 years. For more information and reservations, call (407) 418-1222 or visit www.escotbuslines.com
EXITING AFTER THE RACE
After the race, listen to 106.5 FM for traffic updates before exiting the parking lots.
Daytona Beach Police Dept and The Florida Highway Patrol recommend you access the fastest and least congested routes to the north, west and south of the Speedway by heading east to Nova Road (Rte 5A). From Nova Rd you can go north or south to US 1 and access I-95 and I-4 at several different locations. To get to Nova Rd, go east from the Speedway, or any of the parking areas. Nova Rd is less than a mile east of the Speedway. Go to US 1 for the fastest and least congested exit routes.
511 provides time-saving traffic information for fans traveling to the Daytona International Speedway
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) offers advice to fans navigating Florida roadways on the way to the Daytona 500 – call 511, Florida’s free traffic information system. Information available through the 511 system includes travel delays, traffic crashes, roadway blockages and lane closures. By dialing 511, fans can stay informed on the roadways, plan alternate routes and stay safe.
Drivers can dial 511 to access real-time road conditions for all interstate highways and many metropolitan roadways including Interstate 4 and Interstate 95. As long as a caller is within Florida, the 511 system can be reached on any cell phone or landline, regardless of area code or service provider. Once in the Daytona area, callers can get detailed regional information on roads leading to the stadium, such as I-4 and I-95.
Before heading out, users can visit www.FL511.com for 511 tips and incident reports, and to register for My Florida 511 customized routes. When a phone number is registered, the 511 system recognizes the user and provides the option to hear traffic details for the programmed trips first. View Video Here
Safety Tips
1. Call 511 before you hit the road, at a rest area or have a passenger call to avoid talking while driving.
2. Call 511 before you enter a new roadway to become aware of the current road condition.
3. Customize your trip before you leave home at www.FL511.com to minimize time spent on the phone.
4. In low visibility, drive slowly and keep your lights on.
5. If your windshield wipers are on, your headlights should be on, too.
6. Always wear your seat belt.
7. Don’t drink and drive!
