The Wandering Disciple

Fireworks, cook-outs and NASCAR. That is a southern tradition for Independence Day when the stars of NASCAR come to Daytona International Speedway for their annual Fourth of July weekend visit. Today the cars and their patriotic schemes hit the tracks to prepare for Coke Zero Sugar 400, an annual tradition during Independence Day. (Photo: July 4, 2019)

Daytona Beach, Florida: The Daytona Cubs are the Class A-Advanced affiliates of the Chicago Cubs. They play in the North Division of the Florida State League and are four time league champions. Minor league baseball in Daytona Beach dates back to 1920 but the Cubs affiliate began in 1993. Many major league stars got their start in Daytona, including some Hall of Famers from the early affiliates. The Cubs play their home schedule at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Jack is located on the waterfront in downtown Daytona Beach and can accommodate 5,100 fans. The ballpark opened 1914 and features the feel of the vintage ballparks of years gone by. The Cubs are four time league champions. They won the title in 1995, 2000, 2004 and 2008. Click on the photo above to view my Daytona Cubs photo gallery. Here you will find game and player picture galleries from Cubs games. Updated January 23, 2011