Daytona International Speedway Sustains Moderate Damage from Hurricane Matthew, but No Flooding

CONCORD, N.C. — The World Center of Racing has received some damage from Hurricane Matthew.

As reported by the Associated Press and the track itself, Daytona International Speedway sustained “moderate damage” from the then Category 4 storm as it continues to ravage the eastern seaboard of the United States. Among the damage, according to the track, were lights, speakers, signage, fences, gates, awnings and palm trees.

The track has not sustained any flooding despite earlier reports, which included a May 2009 photo of a flooded Daytona backstretch circulating on Twitter.

“Pictures of a past weather event at Daytona International Speedway have been circulating on social media during the storm. Those pictures are from a weather event in 2009,” the track said in a statement. “There was no flood damage to the facility from Hurricane Matthew.”

The ticket office and the Richard Petty Driving Experience will be closed for the weekend to allow cleanup.

In the meantime, the speedway is working with local, regional and state officials to aid in recovery efforts and is serving as a staging area for Florida Power & Light crews.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SpeedwayMedia.com

Tucker White
Tucker White
I've followed NASCAR for well over 20 years of my life, both as a fan and now as a member of the media. As of 2024, I'm on my ninth season as a traveling NASCAR beat writer. For all its flaws and dumb moments, NASCAR at its best produces some of the best action you'll ever see in the sport of auto racing. Case in point: Kyle Larson's threading the needle pass at Darlington Raceway on May 9, 2021. On used-up tires, racing on a worn surface and an aero package that put his car on the razor's edge of control, Larson demonstrated why he's a generational talent. Those are the stories I want to capture and break down. In addition to NASCAR, I also follow IndyCar and Formula 1. As a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, I'm a diehard Tennessee Volunteers fan (especially in regards to Tennessee football). If covering NASCAR doesn't kill me, down the road, watching Tennessee football will. I'm also a diehard fan of the Atlanta Braves, and I lived long enough to see them win a World Series for the first time since 1995 (when I was just a year old). I've also sworn my fan allegiance to the Nashville Predators, though that's not paid out as much as the Braves. Furthermore, as a massive sports dork, I follow the NFL on a weekly basis. Though it's more out of an obligation than genuine passion (for sports dorks, following the NFL is basically an unwritten rule). Outside of sports, I'm a major cinema buff and a weeb. My favorite film is "Blazing Saddles" and my favorite anime is "Black Lagoon."

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