Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, Alabama, USA
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AboutTalladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway lives up to its name - of all the closed-circuit motorsports facilities in the world where sanctioned auto races are held, it is the fastest. Constructed by the France family's International Speedway Corporation ten years after Daytona International Speedway, Talladega was built slightly longer at 2.66 miles and with steeper 33-degree banking which guaranteed record-setting speeds. The pole speed for NASCAR's first race in 1969 was a stunning 199.466 mph, almost 30 mph faster than the IndyCars were then lapping at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
In 1975 Mark Donohue set the world record for speed on a closed course by driving a Porsche 917-30 around Talladega Superspeedway at 221.160 mph. Donohue's world record stood for four years before finally being broken at Italy's 7.5-mile Nardo high-speed test facility.
Rule changes in 1987 mean Bill Elliott's 212.809 mph lap will stand forever as the qualifying record at Talladega and for NASCAR. Talladega Superspeedway is still the fastest track on the schedule—it holds the record for the fastest 500-mile stock car race at 188.354 mph, Mark Martin's winning speed in May 1997—and produces some of the most exciting fender-to-fender racing every year.
Talladega holds the record for most leaders in a 500-mile race (26) and most lead changes as well (75 at the start/finish line), but on the last lap, don't ever bet against a driver named Earnhardt. Dale Sr. racked up an amazing ten NASCAR Cup Series race wins, and Dale Jr. added six on his resume, including a remarkable four-in-a-row streak in 2002-3.
Talladega Superspeedway presents five separate racing shows each year as host to NASCAR’s top three series and one of the ARCA Menards Series’ most prestigious events of the season. Competing in high-speed packs at Talladega should prove both challenging and exciting for iRacers as well.
Racing This Week
Week 5 of 12Draft Master Challenge by Simagic
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Location
Address
Talladega, Alabama, USA
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.5670, -86.0683
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Talladega Superspeedway in iRacing?
The Default configuration of Talladega Superspeedway is 2.66 miles (4.28 km) with 4 corners per lap.
Does Talladega Superspeedway have night racing in iRacing?
No, Talladega Superspeedway does not currently support night racing in iRacing.
Is Talladega Superspeedway free in iRacing?
No, Talladega Superspeedway is paid content and costs $14.95.
What series race at Talladega Superspeedway in iRacing?
This week, 1 series are racing at Talladega Superspeedway: Draft Master Challenge by Simagic.
Does Talladega Superspeedway support rain racing in iRacing?
No, Talladega Superspeedway does not currently support rain racing in iRacing.
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