Photo: Chuck Andersen
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America has announced that it will move its operations and collection of historic racing machines and memorabilia from the Detroit area to the grounds of Daytona International Speedway by January 2016. The move coincides with the scheduled completion of Daytona Rising, the speedway’s $400 million renovation project currently under way.
Plans call for the Hall of Fame’s displays featuring cars, images, stories and the bronze sculptures of its 209 inductees to be located in the Daytona International Speedway Ticket and Tours Building, formerly known as the Daytona 500 Experience, where they will be exhibited as a regular part of the Speedway’s tours program all year long.
“The partnership between Daytona International Speedway and the Hall of Fame is a match made in racing heaven,” said MSHFA president Ron Watson. “The Hall gets a home within one of America’s most famous and best-loved sports venues. Race fans and tourists who come to Daytona will have another great attraction to visit throughout the year.”
Daytona International Speedway offers three different types of tours, the introductory 30-minute tour, the 90-minute All-Access tour and a three-hour VIP tour. More information on the tours can be found at: www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/tours.
