Volusia Speedway Park Closed July 4th to Celebrate America's Birthday
 
Barberville, FL (July 1, 2009)  Independence Day, also known as 4th of July, is the birthday of the United States of America. It is celebrated on July 4th each year and is the anniversary of the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress - July 4, 1776. That day they announced to the world that the 13 colonies no longer belonged to Great Britain. Independence Day was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.

On July 4, 1777, the night sky of Philadelphia lit up with the blaze of bonfires. Candles illuminated the windows of houses and public buildings. Church bells rang out load, and cannons were shot from ships breaking the silence.
The city was celebrating the first anniversary of the founding of the United States.

The Fourth of July soon became the main patriotic holiday of the entire country. Veterans of the Revolutionary War made a tradition of gathering on the Fourth to remember their victory.  In towns and cities, the American flag flew; shops displayed red, white, and blue decorations; and people marched in parades that were followed by public readings of the Declaration of Independence.

In 1941, Congress declared July 4 a federal legal holiday and this Saturday, America celebrates it's birthday.
From the entire staff and officials at Volusia Speedway Park, we wish our fans, drivers, their crews, a very Happy 4th of July.  Volusia Speedway Park will be closed Saturday in order for the staff and the fans and drivers to celebrate the Nation's birthday with family and friends.
 
Have a great bbq, go to the beach, go to Daytona but remember those who have served and are serving our Country so that we can celebrate her birthday.  We say "THANK YOU" to them all and wish they too will be home soon to be with their families and friends.  We have not forgotten you and never will.
HAPPY JULY 4TH and see you July 11th at Volusia Speedway Park when we return to racing and CASINO NIGHT!   Fan Autographs, Double Down Points, Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Thunder Stocks and 4-cyl Challengers. Roll dice - get a 7 or 11 at the gate for $7 admission!
 
God bless our county and God bless the soldiers who protect our country.  Happy July 4th!