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Thanks to the quick work of the Daytona Beach Fire Department and Daytona International Speedway Emergency Services team, the fire was quickly contained and extinguished. The state fire marshal is ...

According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will be the worst of the next four days for Rolex 24 week at Daytona International Speedway.

Kobayashi, one of 14 drivers in this year's Rolex 24 field with past Formula 1 experience, admits he's making the most of his 10-day stay in the Daytona International Speedway infield in his own way, highlighted by alternating cold plunges and stints his new portable sauna.

Kamui Kobayashi marked his return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona by putting Wayne Taylor Racing in the lead five hours into the twice-round-the-clock endurance race.

Golden beaches, a lively new Riverfront Esplanade, historic neighborhoods, and a rich racing heritage set the city built on speed apart from the crowds.

After one more extremely cold night, temperatures are expected to be near 60 degrees for the start of Saturday's big race.

Ahead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, regular people got to hit the track for some fast fun for a good cause.

The Rolex 24 begins this Saturday at 1:40 pm and ends Sunday at 1:40 pm. 61 of the fastest Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Mercedes, Corvettes, Cadillacs and more will take to the road course for the world-famous marathon.

NASCAR will kick off its season again in front of a full house of fans at the World Center of Racing in Daytona Beach.

Yes, there’s a big endurance race this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, but there are plenty of other events on tap in Volusia-Flagler, ranging from a family-friendly festival with an environmental backdrop to the return of a popular local concert series and other diversions.