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NEED FOR SPEED
Get your kicks at four raceways with exclusive up-close experiences BY SUSAN LANIER-GRAHAM
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t’s time to recharge those batteries and get away. There’s something about the racing world that holds a unique fascination. While NASCAR might have its origins in the Prohibition era with moonshiners outrunning the law, today it is more about technology. Now that some of the best speedways in the country give you a chance to take your own turn behind the wheel, there’s no excuse not to get your own high-speed fix.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida, is a great place to fill your need for speed. Daytona traces its racing history back to the early 1900s when some of the racing legends began revving their engines and hitting the sand down the picturesque white beaches. Today, you can enjoy racing at Daytona International Speedway, home of the world-famous Daytona 500. Even SO SCOTTSDALE! |
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when there’s not a NASCAR race in town, there’s plenty to keep you busy, starting with a VIP tour. On this, you’ll experience the dizzying 31-degree banks of the track, snap a photo in Gatorade Victory Lane, and finish it off with a visit to the refurbished Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. For an exclusive, behind-the-wheel