Top NASCAR tracks

Every NASCAR fan has their favorite track. Whether it’s a track that’s close to home or one where their favorite driver has dominated , every fan has that one track that stands out against the rest. Whether they are cheering from in front of the television or sitting in the stands they cheer a little louder during those races.

There are more than a dozen different tracks on the circuit, most of which play host to two races during the season. Each track offers drivers a different challenge and no two are created equal. In the circuit there are four types of tracks: the superspeedway, the intermediate level speedway, the short track, and the road course. Drivers must prove their ability to navigate these tracks if they want to be known as the Sprint Cup Series Campion.
The Superspeedway is perhaps the most popular type of track on the circuit. With most superspeedways coming in at 2 to 2.5 miles in length, drivers can reach speeds of more than 200 miles per hour while trying to avoid crashing into their competition. Top superspeedways include: Daytona, Talladega, and Pocono.

The intermediate length track is also very popular. NASCAR Tracks such as Charlotte, North Carolina’s Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Chicagoland, and Las Vegas are between 1.5 and 2 miles in length. These races draw crowds from all over and offer a great mix of fast passes and exciting side by side racing.
For those who prefer to be able to see the entire track at one time nothing beats the short track. With lengths of one mile or less fans know they will get their money’s worth at one of these tracks. From the high banks of Bristol to the “Monster Mile” at Dover there is nothing like a fast paced short track race to get fans riled up.

Even though there are only a few road course races on the NASCAR circuit, many fans still like the change. Rather than racing around a circular track, road courses force drivers to execute winding roads and hair pin turns all at high speeds. Tracks like Infineon and Watkins Glen are known for their frustrating yet challenging races that can make or break a drivers winning season.