Birthplace Of Speed — 100 Years of Racing In Ormond Beach

Racing at Ormond Beach, Florida dates to 1903 and yesterday the Seventh Annual Birthplace of Speed Celebrationwas held including a beach parade and antique vehicle display.  This year’s event was in the honor of the 1909 Buick Race Team headed by Bob Burman.

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Here is link to this years registration form.  To keep you out of suspense here is some text from the page that is upbeat, educational, tragic, and commemorative:

One hundred years ago, the American automobile dream established itself a home on the hard packed sand of Ormond Beach, Florida, just north of Daytona Beach. As early automotive pioneers tested and contested their machines, a tradition born of America’s love for the sport and passion for ingenuity was established. Beach Racing quickly became a source of fascination developing loyal participants and spectators. … Continue Reading