When first opened in , it joined venerable Darlington Raceway and newcomers Daytona International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway opened in and , respectively as one of the few long, paved, steeply banked superspeedways on the NASCAR circuit. The track was the first to host mile races, the most prominent being the World and the Coca-Cola present. It hosted the Coca-Cola and Bank of America in S, Concord, NC Kansas Speedway security: Prohibited items include umbrellas, strollers, glass bottles, firearms, pets except for guides for the disabled , bicycles, grills, open flames, skateboards, in-line skates, golf carts, ATVs, fireworks, folding chairs, coolers larger than 14 x 14 x 14 inches, balloons, and beach balls.
The earlier you get there, the better your choices. Be warned: it usually takes between two and three hours to clear the parking lots after a race. Lowe's Motor Speedway first aid: Medical teams patrol the area, but the fastest way to reach them is to ask a speedway staff member for help.
Carolinas Medical Center has a fully staffed infield care center at races to treat emergencies. There are EMS stations under every major grandstand. Lowe's Motor Speedway concessions: Offerings consist of the usual hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, and beer, though some independent vendors sell food outside the track. It lacks a view of the pits, but has more stands and restrooms than older sections of the track.
In operation since , it's also the shortest and poses a challenge to brakes as the cars must slow dramatically to negotiate its tight, low-banked turns. Martinsville's long history has seen it host such famous races as the Virginia and , the Old Dominion and , the Goody's , and, most recently, the Subway and a revived Virginia Martinsville Speedway security: One soft-sided bag or cooler up to 6 x 6 x 12 inches is permitted.
In addition, one clear plastic bag no larger than 18 x 18 x 4 inches and not containing ice may be brought in. Wear binoculars, headsets, scanners, and cameras around the neck or on a belt not in a bag. Umbrellas, strollers, lawn chairs, thermoses, insulated cups, and pets are prohibited.
Martinsville Speedway parking: All acres of free public parking lies outside the track; allow two to three hours to leave once the race is over. Martinsville Speedway first aid: There are two first-aid stations: one at the exit near Turn 2 and one under the Blue Ridge Tower about midway down. Martinsville Speedway concessions: There are many concession stands located throughout the track.
Souvenir vendors are located next to the track. Michigan International Speedway became one of the fastest tracks on the current NASCAR schedule with its long straights and wide turns since the longer Daytona and Talladega tracks required restrictor plates to reduce speeds. Michigan International Speedway security: Fans may enter the facility with one soft-sided container cooler, diaper bag, etc.
Glass containers, strollers, umbrellas, bicycles, and pets are prohibited. Michigan International Speedway parking: Park and enter the facility area based on the side of the track closest to your seats.
On race day, traffic control will prevent you from circling the track, so choose a route that puts you on the correct side from the get-go. A free tram service gets fans to the grandstands. Physicians staff on-site care centers beneath the grandstands.
The Infield Care Center is open 24 hours a day on race weekends. Michigan International Speedway concessions: Souvenir and concession stands are scattered within the raceway; some concessionaires sell ice. Note that Michigan prohibits the sale of beer before noon on Sunday, so stock up beforehand.
It started out with only one race a year, but added a second date in Inside Loudon's oval track is a 1. New Hampshire International Speedway security: Coolers 14 inches and under in all dimensions are permitted.
No glass containers, transporters, umbrellas, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, or pets are allowed.
Unregistered motorcycles, mopeds, private golf carts, ATVs, and scooters are not allowed. New Hampshire International Speedway parking: Parking is free for cars.
Shuttle buses are offered at lots off the property. RVs and campers must have self-contained bathroom and water facilities. No tents allowed.
New Hampshire International Speedway first aid: First-aid stations are located in the main, Concord, and Laconia grandstands. Concord Hospital Pleasant St. New Hampshire International Speedway concessions: Concession stands feature staples like burgers, hot dogs, chicken, sausage, and ice cream. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the shade under the grandstand.
On race days, the area behind the grandstands is packed with souvenir trailers. Though generally described as a tri-oval, the corners at each end of the track are of a different radius, and the backstretch contains a distinct bend known as "the dogleg. Other races run there over the years have included the Pyroil and the Dura Lube These "" races go for kilometers, or miles. Avondale Blvd. Phoenix International Raceway security: Forget about hard-sided coolers, thermoses, and insulated cups.
Each fan is allowed one soft-sided bag or cooler, no larger than 6 x 6 x 12 inches, i. Coolers may contain ice, but clear plastic bags may not. Bring binoculars, scanners, headsets, and cameras separately, not in a bag. Strollers, umbrellas, scooters, skateboards, and pets are prohibited. Better yet, take the Park-N-Ride shuttle. Shuttles are waved through traffic jams in and out of parking lots. Phoenix International Raceway first aid: Registered nurses man three fully equipped care centers: beneath section CC of the Jimmy Bryan Grandstand, under the Oasis building outside of Turn 2, and in the infield.
McDowell Rd. Its three corners each have a different radius and banking angle, which complicates things for drivers and chassis tuners alike. Since , however, it has hosted the same two races: the Pocono and the Pennsylvania Pocono Raceway contact information: Pocono Raceway. Long Pond Rd. Pocono Raceway security: In the grandstands, coolers can be no larger than 12 x 12 x 12 inches; glass containers are prohibited. In the overnight parking areas, prohibited items include tent camping, pets, ground fires, fireworks, weapons, ATVs, motorcycles, mopeds, golf carts, and utility vehicles.
Pocono Raceway parking: There is free daytime parking in lots along Long Pond Road, with shuttle service to the raceway entrance. Parking is also available in the infield for campers and for fans who buy a one-day infield ticket. Handicapped parking is available next to the bus parking area, behind the grandstands. Pocono Raceway first aid: There are three first-aid centers: near the grandstands, in the paddock, and in the infield.
Trauma doctors, nurses, and ambulances are on-site during the day. The paddock and infield treatment centers are open 24 hours a day. Medical services are supplied by Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, a level-one trauma hospital. Pocono Raceway concessions: Food and souvenir stands are located at each spectator viewing area and each overnight parking area.
Richmond International Raceway has been known for running its events at night ever since lights were installed in the early '90s. These "" races run laps, equal to miles. Laburnum Ave. Phone toll-free RACE Richmond International Raceway parking: There is extensive free parking -- sometimes far from the track -- with tram service from Lots H and J. The service resumes 45 minutes after the checkered flag to give fans walking to their cars a chance to clear the paths. Be patient if you want to hitch a ride.
Parking overnight on the raceway is prohibited Thursday and Friday of event weeks except for the RV lot, which has some hook-ups. The waiting list for those spots is a couple of years long. Call the track about availability. The raceway operates shuttle buses from the Richmond Coliseum N.
Richmond International Raceway first aid: First-aid and care centers are located outside of Turn 1 near Gate 40 and outside of Turn 4 near Gate Not exactly. Richmond aims to keep people entertained all day, with a midway, a fan festival, and live music prior to the race, so many fans get to the track early.
Allow plenty of time. Several winding streets leading to the track will be one-way only on race days, so use the detailed city map or download the traffic map from the Web site, www. Expect Laburnum Avenue leading to the main gate to be the most congested. In fact, many drivers thought it was too fast, questioning its rough racing surface and whether contemporary tires could withstand the speeds.
As a result, some of the top drivers boycotted the inaugural running of the Talladega The following year, NASCAR mandated that cars run restrictor plates at Talladega and Daytona to reduce speeds to a safer level, and no driver has since threatened the record. Over the years, the speedway has hosted the Talladega , the Winston , and the Diehard Talladega Superspeedway contact information: Talladega Superspeedway.
Talladega Superspeedway security: One soft-sided cooler or insulated bag, 6 x 6 x 12 inches or smaller, is allowed per ticket holder. One clear plastic bag, 18 x 18 x 4 inches, is also allowed.
Food and beverages are allowed; no glass containers. Binoculars, radio scanners and cameras with neck straps and belt clips, and seat cushions are allowed. Prepare to be searched. Talladega Superspeedway parking: Day parking is free. During race week, day parking lots open at 7 a.
Thurs-Fri , 5 a. Talladega Superspeedway concessions: Stands are located throughout the grandstands on the front stretch and backstretch. The speedway is located in a part of Fort Worth that was formerly Justin. If using an online mapping service, try entering both Justin and Fort Worth. Texas Motor Speedway security: Each ticket holder may bring in a cooler, but it must be no larger than 14 x 14 x 14 inches. Glass containers, strollers, umbrellas, and other items that might obscure views are prohibited.
Backpacks and fannypacks are allowed, but subject to searches. Texas Motor Speedway parking: There are 60, unmarked free parking spots around the track, as well as an additional 20, paved ones. Use the numbered towers and gates on the track to mentally mark your location. Handicapped parking is on the front- and back-stretches, as well as in additional free lots. Campers receive two parking passes -- one for an RV and one for a personal vehicle.
If your car breaks down or you lock your keys in your car, go to the security trailer and notify a security representative. Security will drive you around in a golf cart to help you locate it. Watkins Glen International, known for much of its history as simply "The Glen," is a road course in western New York state that has played host to numerous forms of racing. Though the first NASCAR race was held at The Glen in , a seven-year hiatus followed before races were run in and , after which they weren't held there again until Watkins Glen International security: One soft-sided cooler up to 6 x 6 x 12 inches is permitted; food and beverages are also permitted.
Fans may also carry in one clear plastic bag no larger than 18 x 18 x 4 inches, which may contain cameras, binoculars, scanners, or other items. Prohibited items include strollers, umbrellas, thermoses, and insulated cups. All items are subject to search.
Watkins Glen International parking: Free during the day. Shuttle buses run from downtown Watkins Glen as well as from Corning and Elmira. Long-distance shuttles are planned from Rochester and Syracuse.
The road track means fans can buy a general admission ticket and walk around to different areas without having an assigned seat favorite seats are at the starting line and Turn 11, a tight turn with lots of spinouts. Watkins Glen International first aid: A fully staffed medical center is located within the race course on Finger Lakes Road, between Tompkins and Richardson roads.
Corning Hospital Denison Pkwy. Watkins Glen International concessions: Each grandstand has its own restrooms and concession stands, reducing wait times. Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Mobile Newsletter chat avatar. Mobile Newsletter chat subscribe. Auto Racing. The Infineon Raceway is unusual in that it features both left- and right-hand turns.
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Now that we have restrictor plates on the engine that limits the speed at which cars can go in NASCAR, the entire thing is about who can do a distance first. Straightaways are always faster than a curved or circular track. So, for the good of the sport, the track has to be circular in order for people to watch.
This section of the track is meant to let drivers really push the speed limits of their cars. The straightaway is the stretch that is the fastest. So straightaways are faster than a circle. Remember those forces from above? The centripetal force acts on a vehicle going around a circle, meaning that there is an external force acting on the car that the wheels, engine and driver have to fight against to stay on the track.
This slows the car down, as all the force is not going in the straight direction. So, we need a circular track that spectators can watch the whole race. But straightaways are faster than a circle. And the whole point of auto racing is to go fast…. Enter the oval. Ovals give straightaways to increase the speed of the race, it allows spectators to watch the entirety of the race, and it allows the minimum time going around a curve to reduce centrifugal force.
Breakneck speeds and having people watch the action. A straight track would allow for the fastest races. So we have an oval track to add straightaways and add speed.
In a turn, the centrifugal force acts on the car, along with the downward force of gravity. This requires the car to slow down to make the turn.
This would make the car slide dangerous , or send the car airborne into the stands very dangerous. We need a way to make the track fast, but the speed that the drivers get on the straightaway would be way too fast to negotiate a flat curve.
The drivers would not be able to race fast on a flat track. It would be way too dangerous for everyone involved. A bank is added to the track in order to keep the race fast and safe. The bank shifts the force vector of the gravitational pull. The centrifugal force still acts towards the inside. Tracks have professionals come in at the designing stage in order to keep the banks and straightaways optimal for speed.
A fast track is a fun track. Why left? What would happen if they went right around the track once? The inside of the car being the heaviest is important, as it counteracts the centripetal force on the car.
When something is heavier on the inside of a turn, the gravitational force is heavier on that side of the car, meaning that the force vector is larger on the inside of the car. Another reason why they stay exclusively counterclockwise when they run NASCAR is that it gives the driver a better view of the track and the cars.
If the turns were right turns, the driver would lose the inside of the track in the apex of the turn, greatly decreasing visibility and forcing the drivers to take the turn higher up on the track. This caused the driver to be put on the left side of vehicles in America, but on the right side of vehicles in Europe, a practice that still holds to this day. Races are clockwise in Europe and counterclockwise in America due to how they raced horses back in the day. This varies by track.
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