Track Type?

[metrojoe]

I've been taking a NASCAR crash course the last couple days and as most of you probably know, driver performance is sometimes effected by what type of track they're on.

I've been looking at the different race tracks and I don't see any info on type. Where can I find info on track type?

[ryan_plante]

I would try nascar.com

[metrojoe]

NASCAR.com has a lot of great info about each track, but they don't list what type it is, only the shape.

I'm looking for something that will tell me if it's a Super Speedway, Short Track, Road Course, Intermediate, or Flat Track.

Thanks

[ryan_plante]

Any tracks that you had in mind of hte top of your head maybe me or someone else could help you out.

[ryan_plante]

I will get you a list set up here by tommorow

[lawdog]

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NASCAR.com has a lot of great info about each track, but they don't list what type it is, only the shape.

I'm looking for something that will tell me if it's a Super Speedway, Short Track, Road Course, Intermediate, or Flat Track.

Thanks

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That's not quite an exclusive list as to how you are going to see tracks characterized anyway. Sears Point (Infineon now I guess) and Watkins Glen are the only two road courses. Martinsville for instance though is a short track and also the flattest track. Bristol is a short track too, but with banking as steep as Daytona's. Anything under a mile is considered a short track by NASCAR, that leaves only Bristol, Martinsville and Richmond. Superspeedways are generally only thought of as Daytona and Talladega where they run the restrictor plates, but some would try to put Michigan and California in there at 2 miles. Louden, Darlington, Pocono, Dover and Phoenix are all unique tracks, but basically everything else I haven't mentioned is one form or another of 1.5 mile intermediate track... Hope that helps.

[metrojoe]

Thanks lawdog. After reading your post and comparing the tracks I feel I've got a decent understanding of the different types now. There are definitely some unique or hybrid tracks that don't seem to fit in any one category.

[NAPAFISH]

Metro I have a little more advice for ya. Budweiser and Oreos taste better than Pepsi and Lays. Especially on Sundays. Just ask Lawdog he will tell you.

[JohnMickish]

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Metro I have a little more advice for ya. Budweiser and Oreos taste better than Pepsi and Lays. Especially on Sundays. Just ask Lawdog he will tell you.

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But we all know the best thing out there is a Subway!

[metrojoe]

[ryan_plante]

You can't have a good day if you don't start off with your Cheerios.

[ryan_plante]

Metro Its all the sponors of the guys favorite drivers!

[metrojoe]

GOTCHA...Unfortunatly I can't play along, I don't have a favorite.