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Events on March 8 in history

Daytona Beach and Road Course
1936Mar, 8

Daytona Beach and Road Course holds its first oval stock car race.

The Daytona Beach and Road Course was a race track that was instrumental in the formation of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. It originally became famous as the location where 15 world land speed records were set.

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