Daytona 500 Vacation Home: Where to Stay for the Great American Race

The Daytona 500 is the most iconic race in NASCAR — the season opener, the Super Bowl of stock car racing, and a bucket-list event for motorsports fans everywhere. Every February, over 100,000 fans descend on Daytona International Speedway for the Great American Race, and Daytona Beach hotel prices skyrocket. At 450 Burma, your group can skip the inflated hotel rates and stay in a luxury 6-bedroom vacation home in Kissimmee — approximately 75 minutes from the Speedway — with a private pool, game room, and easy access to Orlando attractions during Speedweeks.

About the Daytona 500

• When: Mid-February (President’s Day weekend), preceded by two weeks of Speedweeks events
• Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL — approximately 85 miles / 75 minutes from 450 Burma via I-4 East
• Attendance: 100,000+ fans on race day, with hundreds of thousands more visiting throughout Speedweeks
• Speedweeks events: Daytona 500 Qualifying, Duels at Daytona, ARCA Menards Series, Xfinity Series race, Truck Series race, and the Daytona 500 itself
• History: First run in 1959, the Daytona 500 has been won by legends including Richard Petty (7 times), Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and most recently by today’s top Cup Series drivers

Why Stay in Kissimmee Instead of Daytona Beach

During Daytona 500 weekend, hotel rooms near the Speedway routinely hit $400-$800+ per night for basic accommodations. Here is why 450 Burma is the smarter choice for your race crew:

• Save thousands — Instead of booking 3-5 overpriced hotel rooms in Daytona, book one vacation home for the entire group. Split the cost among your crew and everyone saves big.
• Sleep 16 — 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms. Your entire race crew — buddies, family, or tailgate group — stays under one roof.
• Pre-race party headquarters — Host your own pre-race party with our heated private pool, outdoor TV, Bluetooth speakers, patio string lights, and propane grill (free propane). Way better than a hotel parking lot.
• Watch every Speedweeks race — Our 83-inch OLED TV with Dolby Atmos surround sound is the ultimate setup for watching qualifying, the Duels, and support races you cannot attend in person.
• Game room for downtime — Between Speedweeks events, compete at air hockey, Pac-Man arcade (1,300+ games), ping pong, foosball, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
• Full kitchen — Cook hearty race-day breakfasts and post-race dinners instead of paying $50+ per head at Daytona restaurants.
• Orlando attractions — On non-race days during Speedweeks, visit Disney World (15 min), Universal Studios (25 min), or the Orlando Premium Outlets.
• EV charging — Our 50-amp Tesla charger means electric vehicle owners charge overnight with plenty of range for the round trip to Daytona.

Getting to Daytona International Speedway

• Distance: Approximately 85 miles
• Drive time: 75 minutes via I-4 East (without race-day traffic)
• Route: I-4 East to International Speedway Blvd exit
• Race day tip: Leave by 7-8 AM for a 2:30 PM green flag. Traffic on I-4 near Daytona builds early. Carpool from the house to save on Speedway parking ($40-$60+).

Daytona 500 Speedweeks Itinerary from 450 Burma

Wednesday: Arrive at 450 Burma. Settle in, stock the kitchen, fire up the grill. Watch Daytona 500 Qualifying on the 83-inch OLED.

Thursday: Drive to Daytona for the Duels qualifying races. Return to the pool and hot tub.

Friday: Attend the Truck Series or Xfinity races, or take a rest day at Disney World (15 min). Game room tournament at night.

Saturday: Xfinity Series race at Daytona or explore Universal Studios. Pre-race pool party at the house.

Sunday (Race Day): Early departure to Daytona. Tailgate and soak in the atmosphere. Watch the Great American Race. Drive home and celebrate (or commiserate) in the hot tub.

Monday: Sleep in. Hit Disney or the outlets before heading home.

Book Your Daytona 500 Stay

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Speedweeks is one of the busiest periods in Central Florida. Check our availability and book direct to save 10-15% vs. Airbnb. Call 407.552.5313 or email reservations@orangevacationhomes.com.