Question: Which Florida city is the “Birthplace of Speed”?
Answer: In 1903, the smooth sands of Ormond Beach became a testing ground for automobile inventors and drivers, earning it the title “Birthplace of Speed.” For eight years, records set during these American speed tournaments were the first notable marks recorded outside Europe. Racers with gasoline, steam, and electric vehicles came from France, Germany, England, and across the U.S.
