The Great American Race is Sunday

The epicenter of motorsports racing, the Daytona International Speedway, roars to life this weekend culminating with the 66th running of the Daytona 500, starting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 18. If you’re not going to the races, it is recommended to avoid the roads around Daytona International Speedway when possible, especially International Speedway Boulevard (ISB), Williamson Boulevard, Midway Avenue, Bill France Boulevard, Fentress Boulevard, Richard Petty Boulevard, and Clyde Morris Boulevard.

Alternate roadways include: Beville Road and Ridgewood Avenue (U.S. 1); Mason Avenue.

For those going north or south, we suggest these roads instead of I-95 or Williamson Boulevard: Atlantic Avenue (S.R. A1A); Clyde Morris Boulevard; Nova Road (S.R. 5A); Ridgewood Avenue (U.S. 1).

Daytona Beach Police will have additional law enforcement officers present to assist in managing increased traffic and ensuring public safety.