Talladega Superspeedway:
Talladega Superspeedway is a sports car and a NASCAR oval located north of the city of Talladega, Alabama.
Built in 1960 on the site of a former airport by the International Speedway Corporation, the company managing the construction and operation of most NASCAR circuit, the circuit of 2.66 miles long (4.28 km) the longest series Sprint Cup circuit and has a capacity of 143,231 spectators.
The starting line is, unlike all other circuits, placed after the pit exit, this unusual placement has affected the outcome of many races. The circuit, adjacent to Interstate 20, is visible from it.
Events:
NASCAR Sprint Cup
NASCAR Nationwide Series
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Dimensions:
Oval shape D
Length 4.28 km (2.66 miles)
Skew Curves 1 and 2: 33 °
Turn 3: 32.4 °
Turn 4: 32.5 °
Straight line before 6.5 °
Backstretch: 3 °
Seating capacity 175 000
General Characteristics:
Location 3366 Speedway Blvd.
Talladega, Alabama 35096.
Flag: United States United States.
Built in 1968.
Opening September 13, 1969.
Owner International Speedway Corporation.
Operator International Speedway Corporation.
Construction cost $ 4 million.
Talladega, Alabama 35096.
Flag: United States United States.
Built in 1968.
Opening September 13, 1969.
Owner International Speedway Corporation.
Operator International Speedway Corporation.
Construction cost $ 4 million.
