NASCAR is as American as cheeseburgers and apple pie. Every summer, millions of NASCAR enthusiasts flock to various tracks around the US in order to bear witness to breathtaking races. It is a very suspenseful sport. You never know what is going to happen, and things can change in milliseconds. There is speed, adrenaline, and danger – and it’s no wonder why so many people love the sport.
I have an uncle who absolutely LOVES NASCAR. In fact, he used to own a store that sold NASCAR memorabilia. He no longer has the store, but that is not because there was a lack of interest in NASCAR or that his own love of NASCAR faded. He went to work for my aunt, who owns a very successful online quilt store. Even though he no longer owns the store, every year they take off in their camper and watch the races.
I would like to share with you the five race tracks that I think are the top 5 NASCAR Tracks in the US. This doesn’t mean that other race tracks aren’t as good – these are just the ones that I like the best.
NASCAR Top Race Track #1: Talladega Superspeedway
Okay. I admit that the first race track on my list is on my list because it is in one of my favorite movies. Talladega Nights starring Will Ferrell is a roll-on-the-floor-laughing movie about a successful fictional race track driver, Ricky Bobby.
The Talladega Superspeedway is located in Alabama. According to Wikipedia “Talladega Superspeedway has the record for the fastest recorded time by a NASCAR stock car in a closed oval course, with the record of 216.309 mph set by Rusty Wallace on June 9, 2004.” Even though Talladega Superspeedway made my list because of a movie, it is still a very important track to NASCAR and actually deserves to be on the list because of its merits.
The Talladega Superspeedway boasts over 143,000 seats and you can visit them on the web.
NASCAR Top Race Track #2: Daytona International Speedway
The Daytona International Speedway is home to the most important race of the Sprint Cup Series, the Daytona 500. This race track opened in 1959 and hosts not only stock car races, but go-kart races, motorcycle races, among other vehicles.
The Daytona International Speedway is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is a great place to go and catch a great race, then go out and soak in the gorgeous Florida sun.
On a sad note, the Daytona International Speedway is home to many deaths, including the most notable death of Dale Earnhardt.
The Daytona International Speedway boasts 168,000 seats and you can visit them on the web.
NASCAR Top Race Track #3: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is another great race track that hosts NASCAR events. Most notably, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is home to the Indy 500 – but that is not a NASCAR event. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is home to the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, which is more commonly referred to as the Brickyard 400.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is rich in history and heritage, which is why I included it on my list. It came in to existence in 1909 and has been an establishment for racing ever since. 2009 marks the 100 year anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – and that’s a very important milestone!
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway boasts 250,000 seats and you can visit them on the web.
NASCAR Top Race Track #4: Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Lowe’s Motor Speedway is located near Charlotte, North Carolina. One really cool thing about the Lowe’s Motor speedway is that it has 52 condominiums over turn 1 that are available for year-round residences. It is also the home of the Coca-Cola 600 which is one of the top five NASCAR races.
Most recent news surrounding Lowe’s Motor Speedway was a special treatment that the track went through in 2005 due to wear from its last repaving in 1994. This treatment caused problems with tires and was subsequently repaved in 2006.
The Lowe’s Motor Speedway can sit around 165,000 people and you can visit them on the web.
NASCAR Top Race Track #5: Texas Motor Speedway
The Texas Motor Speedway is located near Ft. Worth, Texas. It is home to two Sprint Cup races – the Samsung 500 and the Dickies 500. It also hosts two NASCAR Camping Truck Series Races, the Chevrolet Silverado 250 and the Sam’s Town 400.
The Texas Motor Speedway can seat around 160,000 people and you can visit them on the web.
Now you know what I think the top five NASCAR race tracks in the nation are. Whether you agree with me or not, these certainly are among the most exciting and dynamic race car tracks.
Resource:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talladega_Superspeedway
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daytona_International_Speedway#Deaths_at_the_speedway
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Motor_Speedway
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowe%27s_Motor_Speedway
