From Nancy on the FL fires: Daytona International Speedway has been a staging area for the National Guard and firefighting personnel for over two weeks. The Speedway has also housed numerous vehicles and pieces of equipment to fight the Central Florida wildfires. Today, this staging area will close and 100’s of personnel will be sent home. Fires in most parts of Central Florida are 98-100% contained. This can be attributed to the tremendous support we have received from all over the world. It can also be attributed to much needed rain. It should be noted that Daytona International Speedway served over 1500 meals per day during the height of the fires. Another point worth mentioning, is the fact that DIS also opened a shelter at one of their properties at the old Martin Marietta facility. A special thanks to DIS for all they have done to help Central Florida during a major time of crisis! A final update may be found at: Central Florida Wildfire page (Nancy-StockCarFans)
