Legends grew and dreams came true as racers from around the world came to Daytona in search of glory .
Then in 1959 , Bill France opened Daytona International Speedway , a mammoth 2.5 - mile , high - banked race track .
Legends grew and dreams came true as racers from around the world came to race track in search of glory .
Then in 1959 , Bill France opened Daytona International Speedway , a mammoth 2.5 - mile , high - banked race track .