From when it started in 1937 until the '60s, the Daytona 200 motorcycle race was run **on ** the beach in Florida.
In 1948, LIFE covered the 12th annual races at Daytona, here are some photos
and a taster 
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I’m gunna try that superman pose next time I’m heading north on the motorway :w00t:
carefull you dont burn your legs on the zorst 
Quality pictures!
Not quite the glamour of Weston Super Mare though 
Some great photos, would love to get one or two of those printed and framed… 
Have a look at the Bonneville photos too, I was there in '98 for Speedweek and it is an incredible place…