NASCAR, or the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is an organisation that hosts some of the greatest and most thrilling races spread across the United States. NASCAR holds races at 42 different tracks in the U.S. and Canada, including oval short tracks, winding road courses and superspeedways longer than 2 miles. From the huge 2.5-mile superspeedways to the little half-mile dirt tracks, each track is different and poses some unique challenges for the drivers in each event.
Some tracks are known for high speed, such as Daytona and Talladega, where drafting and close-quarter racing often lead to incredible photo finishes. Others, such as the short and aggressive Martinsville Speedway, would force them to exercise some of that technical ability with more patience. Finally, a road course like Watkins Glen and Sonoma provides the complex layout of left and right turns, in contrast to the traditional oval circuits. Even a dirt track, such as Bristol's scenario where it is covered with dirt, adds a layer of unpredictability to the series.
Every one of the race tracks has a history, from the iconic venues such as Darlington Raceway, which they simply refer to as the Track Too Tough to Tame, right through to the modern marvels like Circuit of The Americas, built for fast road racing. This mix not only enhances the approach teams use but also makes the experiences for fans continually changing throughout the NASCAR calendar. Whether it is speed, technical challenge, or a great heritage, every circuit is important in making NASCAR one of the most popular motorsport series in the world.
Full List of NASCAR Race Tracks With Locations
Name | City/State | Length (miles) | Track Type | Track Owner |
Atlanta Motor Speedway | Hampton, GA | 1.54 | Intermediate | Speedway Motorsports |
Auto Club Speedway | Fontana, CA | 2 | Superspeedway | NASCAR |
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | Mexico City, Mexico | 2.674 | Road Course | Bowman Gray Stadium |
Bowman Gray Stadium | Winston Salem, NC | 0.25 | Short Track | City of Winston-Salem |
Bristol Motor Speedway | Bristol, TN | 0.533 | Short Track | Speedway Motorsports |
Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt | Bristol, TN | 0.533 | Short Track | Speedway Motorsports |
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Bowmanville, Ontario | 2.459 | Road Course | Canadian Motorsports Ventures |
Charlotte Motor Speedway | Concord, NC | 1.5 | Intermediate | Speedway Motorsports |
Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval | Concord, NC | 2.32 | Road Course | Speedway Motorsports |
Chicago Street Race | Chicago, IL | 2.2 | Road Course | NASCAR |
Chicagoland Speedway | Joliet, Illinois | 1.5 | Superspeedway | NASCAR |
Circuit of The Americas | Austin, TX | 3.427 | Road Course | Circuit of the Americas LLC |
Daytona Road Course | Daytona Beach, FL | 3.61 | Road Course | NASCAR |
Darlington Raceway | Darlington, SC | 1.366 | Intermediate | NASCAR |
Daytona International Speedway | Daytona Beach, FL | 2.5 | Superspeedway | NASCAR |
Dover Motor Speedway | Dover, DE | 1 | Intermediate | Speedway Motorsports |
Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, Ohio | 0.5 | Short Track | Tony Stewart/Stewart Haas Racing |
Homestead-Miami Speedway | Homestead, FL | 1.5 | Intermediate | NASCAR |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Speedway, IN | 2.5 | Speedway | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course | Speedway, IN | 2.439 | Road Course | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
Iowa Speedway | Newton, IA | 0.875 | Short Track | NASCAR |
Kansas Speedway | Kansas City, KS | 1.5 | Intermediate | NASCAR |
Kentucky Speedway | Sparta, Kentucky | 1.5 | Superspeedway | Speedway Motorsports |
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, Iowa | 0.5 | Short Track | Marion County Fair Association |
Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Las Vegas, NV | 1.5 | Intermediate | Speedway Motorsports |
Lime Rock Park | Lakeville, CT | 1.53 | Road Course | Lime Rock Group, LLC |
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | Los Angeles, CA | 0.25 | Short Track | Los Angeles County |
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park | Indianapolis, IN | 0.686 | Short Track | NHRA |
Martinsville Speedway | Ridgeway, VA | 0.526 | Short Track | NASCAR |
Michigan International Speedway | Brooklyn, MI | 2 | Intermediate | NASCAR |
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Lexington, OH | 2.258 | Road Course | Green Savoree Mid-Ohio, LLC |
Nashville Superspeedway | Lebanon, TN | 1.333 | Intermediate | Dover Motorsports Inc. |
New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Loudon, NH | 1.058 | Intermediate | Speedway Motorsports |
North Wilkesboro Speedway | North Wilkesboro, NC | 0.625 | Short Track | Speedway Motorsports |
Phoenix Raceway | Avondale, AZ | 1 | Intermediate | NASCAR |
Pocono Raceway | Long Pond, PA | 2.5 | Superspeedway | Mattioli Family |
Portland International Raceway | Portland, OR | 1.9 | Road Course | City of Portland |
Richmond Raceway | Richmond, VA | 0.75 | Short Track | NASCAR |
FAQ's On NASCAR Race Tracks
A. The longest NASCAR race track is Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, which is 2.66 miles in length.
A. The shortest NASCAR race track is Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which is 0.25 miles in length.
A. Daytona International Speedway is often considered the most famous NASCAR race track, as it is the home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR.
A. NASCAR's schedule is determined by a variety of factors, including track availability, fan interest, and the desire to create a balanced schedule that includes a mix of track types and regions of the country.