Speedway 101 .... A Diehard Race Fan’s Guide to Major SpeedwaysWhen you have a solid understanding of the history and traditions of a speedway before a major event, you will experience a more fun and exciting time while watching it on television or on the internet. A good place where you can start would be with ...
The Four Types of Major SpeedwaysEach type of race track has it’s own history and tradition. The first three types - Superspeedways, Short Tracks, and Intermediate Tracks - are all oval tracks with left hand turn racing only. The road courses are tracks that present the driver with a challenging mixture of both left and right hand turns. SuperspeedwaysOval race tracks that possess a length longer than two miles. The most famous superspeedways of North America are:
Intermediate TracksOval race tracks that possess a length greater than one mile but less than two. The most popular intermediate tracks in North America auto racing are:
Short TracksOval race tracks that possess a length less than one mile. Among the most popular short tracks in North America are:
Road CoursesRace tracks that consist of a series of left and right hand turns. The best road courses in North America are:
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