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The venues are diverse, with half-mile bullrings, twisting road courses, high-speed intermediates and white-knuckle plate tracks. Some thrill, some bore, some are in steeped in history, others lack any semblance of uniqueness.

But we have them all here, ranked from the best Monster Energy NASCAR Series Cup racetrack to worst, having factored in entertainment value, historical significance, location and the overall ambiance of the facility:. Talladega, Ala. The original mph track that Buddy Baker christened in in a winged Dodge, Talladega is the site of the fastest qualifying lap, the fastest mile NASCAR race and some of the scariest crashes in motorsports history.

In , Bobby Allison went airborne and tore part of the frontstretch fencing down, nearly taking out the flag stand and putting the car in the front row. Thus, restrictor plate racing was born. The National Motorsports Hall of Fame is located at Talladega as well, and the infield on race weekend is essentially Mardi Gras without the cops. Daytona Beach, Fla.

Mission accomplished. Hope always springs eternal on the beach in February. Martinsville, Va. There is no shortage of beating, banging and retaliation — and Victory Lane is held right on the frontstretch for all the fans to experience. Bristol, Tenn. The August night race was once the hardest ticket to get in racing, but has recently become obtainable. A track repave in created two groves of racing, and therefore eliminated the wreck-fest that once was Bristol.

Darlington, S. But the addition of lights around the 1. What sporting facility do you know of whose shape and construction was dictated by the landowner wanting to retain his minnow pond? Richmond International Raceway Richmond, Va. An hour or so outside of Washington D.

Often credited as being the ideal track for stock cars, Richmond is old-school charm with new-school amenities.. Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord, N. The original 1. Plus, Uptown Charlotte is as nice as Chicago — minus the murder and congestion. Greg Biffle; Kevin Harvick vs.

Atlanta Motor Speedway Hampton, Ga. Geoff Bodine reeled off a lap of As this list has proven, the oldest tracks produce the best racing — and Atlanta is no different. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Speedway, Ind. The 2. Besides, where else do drivers get a shotgun for winning the pole and a pair of six-shooters for claiming victory in the race? Sonoma Raceway Sonoma, Calif. It has now devolved into a fuel mileage venue, but late-race yellows tend to spring up and foster a fight to the finish.

Michigan International Speedway Brooklyn, Mich. About an hour outside of Detroit, this is one of the races that has always been key for the manufacturers to brag about having won — which has to sting a bit with Toyota having won four of the last seven. MIS has also updated the facilities in recent years and has done a masterful job of resolving the traffic and parking issues that made getting out of the track a perfect excuse to not go at all. The middle stages of a Michigan race can get strung out, however things historically tighten up at the end for a memorable finish.

They were hitting mph into Turn 1 here in practice last year before a slower tire was introduced, reducing the pole speed to a pedestrian Will the new Gen-6 cars push the envelope back over this year? Of course, everyone cites Petty as saying that about every track, so who knows at this point.

Anyway, many agreed with him after the Magic Mile produced nothing but duds the first 12 years or so on the circuit.

Recently, it has provided a number of memorable finishes, and in part dictated the outcome of the Chase. It produced some of the closest finishes of the CoT era, and is notable for being the track to help draw fans from the Boston market. Say what you will about the recent downturn in attendance — NHIS fans still show up, even packing the stands for the must-see Modified race.

Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. You think the races are bad at laps? They used to be — on asphalt. Visit geico. Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz. Therefore, tempers run high, water bottles are thrown at cars, and sometimes Clint Bowyer will run through the garage to beat up Jeff Gordon after getting turned head-on into the wall.

Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan. Built during an era where cookie cutter, 1. Lots of corn. On the downside it is Kansas, so be prepared for an onslaught of Wizard of Oz puns, costumes and innuendo. Homestead Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla. It underwent a facelift in , switching from a flat track format to progressive banking. Depending on the day, you can indulge your inner Dean Martin or Mark Martin.

And since its Las Vegas and in the desert, your inner Jeremy Mayfield. Or Ron Jeremy. Whatever floats your boat. Pocono Raceway Pocono, Penn. And, of course, who could forget Earnhardt flipping off Jeremy Mayfield after getting his cage rattled on the final lap in ? Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif. How far has it fallen? ACS used to have two mile dates, including a Chase race, but now only hosts the fifth race on the schedule — and even that has been reduced to miles. Attendance has been a major issue in recent years, with completely empty grandstands being attributed to fans shopping for souvenirs during the race.

Uh, yeah. However, after dialing it down to a one-and-done locale, Auto Club has been the site to some interesting races, with Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart racing to beat the rain in and a last-lap, three-way battle between Busch, Kevin Harvick and Jimmie Johnson in Kentucky Speedway Sparta, Ky.

There are existing tracks with twice the character that would provide a more competitive show than this 1. Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill. Since then, it has been host to 12 races — eight of which had a margin of victory less than one second. The first year was rained out and run on a Monday. Last season, Brad Keselowski won by over three seconds, with the final 73 laps run under green flag conditions. It seats 75, people, which is 25 percent less than what Wrestlemania III pulled in at the Silverdome.

But if you want to visit a wayward uncle in prison, this is your ticket. Let us know your favorite and least favorite tracks in the Comment section below. What’s Trending. Oklahoma Rivalry. Top 5 Michigan State vs. Cincinnati Bengals vs.

 
 

 

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How to Watch NASCAR Live Online without Cable. Every NASCAR Cup Series race will air on FOX, NBC, Fox Sports 1, or USA first half of the season is generally on FOX and FS1, while the second half of the season, including the NASCAR Cup Playoffs is on NBC and USA the past, select services like fuboTV will air some races in 4K, which is . Oct 18,  · In my book, Trading Paint: Great NASCAR Debates (, Wiley & Co.), one of the chapters that I received the most feedback from fans and readers on was the best racetracks in NASCAR. Obviously. I want to rewatch a Cup season during the off-season, preferably 1 from – (the Fall Talladega race was the best; the was the most wild), and the non-plate racing was sort .