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Home to 64,211 residents, Daytona Beach is historically known for its unique beach that features hard packed sand which makes it one of the few places in the world where a car can be driven on an ocean beach. This peculiar attribute made Daytona Beach a hub for motorsports. In 1959, the construction of the Daytona International Speedway enhanced the city’s national awareness. Today, Daytona Beach is headquarters to NASCAR and the Grand American Road Racing Association. Although known as a family-friendly tourist destination year-round, Daytona Beach may also be considered a seasonal destination, as crowds of fans visit the city yearly for events such as the Daytona 500 race. Recent estimates suggest that Daytona Beach hosts more than 8 million tourists per year.
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