NASCAR Tracks Types

There are 4 distinct types of race tracks run in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series.

Some NASCAR tracks could be classified within a couple of groups. Richmond International Raceway is a 3/4 mile track. I have grouped it with short tracks since it is under a mile. But, things get pretty racy and fast at Richmond. In this regard it almost could be brought into the Speedway category.

Throughout this site when you see reference to a track type, these are the guidelines I use to distinguish them.

See the list of similar NASCAR tracks.

Short Tracks:

NASCAR short tracks, as listed on this site, are race tracks that are less than 1 mile in length.

• Bristol Motor Speedway (0.53 mile)
• Martinsville Speedway (0.53 mile)
• Nashville Speedway (0.60 mile)
• Richmond International Raceway (0.75 mile)

Speedways:

NASCAR Speedways, as listed on this site, are race tracks that are over 1 mile and not more than 2 miles in length. With the exception of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway which are both 2.50 miles. I keep them in the Speedway track type due to their unique configurations and low turn banking.

• Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.54 mile)
• Auto Club Speedway (2.00 mile)
• Chicagoland Speedway (1.50 mile)
• Darlington Raceway (1.37 mile)
• Dover International Speedway (1.00 mile)
• Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.50 mile)
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.50 mile)
• Kansas Speedway (1.50 mile)
• Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.50 mile)
• Lowes Motor Speedway (1.50 mile)
• Michigan International Speedway (2.00 mile)
• New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.06 mile)
• North Carolina Speedway (1.02 mile)
• Phoenix International Raceway (1.00 mile)
• Pocono Raceway (2.50 mile)
• Texas Motor Speedway (1.50 mile)

Superspeedways:

NASCAR Superspeedways, as listed on this site, are race tracks that are more than 2 miles in length. Additionally, they require the use of a restrictor plate to keep speeds under 200mph. Superspeedways are also unique in their high turn banking.

• Daytona International Speedway (2.50 mile)
• Talladega Superspeedway (2.66 mile)

Road Courses:

NASCAR Road Courses, as listed on this site, are race tracks that are not the normal oval shape. They break the tradition of go-fast-turn-left of the normal NASCAR race.

• Infineon Raceway (1.99 mile)
• Watkins Glen International (2.45 mile)