Martinsville Speedway:
History
· Opened in September 1947 by H. Clay Earles, Martinsville, originally a dirt track, is one of the oldest continuously-operating race tracks in the United States.
· The first NASCAR-sanctioned race at Martinsville was on July 4, 1948.
· The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was Sept. 25, 1949.
· The track was paved in 1955.
· The first 500-lap event at Martinsville was in 1956.
· Concrete corners were added atop asphalt in 1976.
Notebook
· There have been 124 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Martinsville Speedway, one in the inaugural year and two races per year since 1950.
· Curtis Turner won the pole for the first NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville in 1949.
· Red Byron won the first NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
· 55 drivers have won poles, led by Darrell Waltrip with eight. Jeff Gordon, with seven poles, can tie that mark this weekend.
· Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin and Darrell Waltrip share the consecutive pole record, each with three.
· 45 different drivers have won, led by Richard Petty’s 15.
· Jeff Gordon leads active drivers with seven wins. Jimmie Johnson has six and Denny Hamlin has four.
· 19 races have been won from the pole, the last by Denny Hamlin in October 2010.
· Petty Enterprises has won 19 races, more than any other organization. Hendrick Motorsports, with 18 wins, can tie that mark this weekend.
· Kurt Busch won the 2002 fall race from the 36th starting position, the furthest back a race winner has started.
· Three active drivers average a top 10: Jimmie Johnson (5.3), Denny Hamlin (6.0) and Jeff Gordon (7.0).
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Martinsville Speedway Data
Martinsville Speedway Data
Race #: 6 of 36 (04-03-11)
Track Size: .526 mile
Race Length: 500 laps/263 miles
· Banking/Corners: 12 degrees
· Banking/Straights: 0 degrees
· Frontstretch: 800 feet
· Backstretch: 800 feet
Driver Rating at Martinsville
Jimmie Johnson 122.5
Jeff Gordon 120.5
Denny Hamlin 112.5
Tony Stewart 106.8
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 98.7
Kevin Harvick 92.6
Kyle Busch 91.0
Jeff Burton 91.0
Mark Martin 89.9
Ryan Newman 88.8
Note: Driver Rating compiled from 2005-2010 races (11 total) at Martinsville Speedway.
Qualifying/Race Data
2010 pole winner: None (inclement weather)
2010 race winner: Denny Hamlin, 73.180 mph, 03-29-09)
Track qualifying record: Tony Stewart (98.083 mph, 19.306 seconds.,
10-21-05)
Race record: Jeff Gordon (82.223 mph, 09-22-96)
TRACK RECORDS
Most Wins: 15 – Richard Petty
Most Poles: 8 – Darrell Waltrip
Most Top Fives: 30 – Richard Petty
Most Top 10s: 37 – Richard Petty
Most Lead Changes: 25 – 9/28/80
Fewest Lead Changes: 1 – 3 times, most recently 4/9/61
Most Leaders: 14 – 10/15/01
Fewest Leaders: 2 – 11 times, most recently 9/26/76
Most Cautions: 21 – 10/21/07
Fewest Cautions: 1 – 3 times, most recently 4/25/71
Most Caution Laps: 127 – 10/21/07
Fewest Caution Laps: 3 – 4/25/71
Most on the Lead Lap: 26 – 2 times,
most recently 10/22/06
Fewest on the Lead Lap: 1 – 27 times,
most recently 4/27/86
Most Running at the Finish: 42 – 2 times,
most recently 4/1/07
Fewest Running at the Finish: 4 – 5/6/51
Most Laps Led by a Race Winner: 493 – 9/27/64
Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: 4 – 4/18/99
Most Wins by a Manufacturer: 46 – Chevrolet
Closest Margin of Victory: 0.065 Seconds – 4/1/07
Greatest Margin of Victory: 6.376 Seconds – 4/20/98
Margins of Victory under electronic timing since 1993.
STARTING POSITIONS OF RACE WINNERS
Races won from Pos. No. 1...............19
Races won from Pos. No. 2...............15
Races won from Pos. No. 3...............14
Races won from Pos. No. 4...............12
Races won from Pos. No. 5.................5
Races won from Pos. No. 6.................8
Races won from Pos. No. 7.................7
Races won from Pos. No. 8.................2
Races won from Pos. No. 9.................3
Races won from Pos. No. 10...............4
Races won from Pos. No. 11...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 12...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 13...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 14...............5
Races won from Pos. No. 15...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 16...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 17...............4
Races won from Pos. No. 18...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 19...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 20...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 21...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 23...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 24...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 36...............1
RACES WON FROM POLE (19 of 124)
Lee Petty ......................................1954
Buddy Baker.................................1956
Fred Lorenzen ...................1964 (twice)
Jim Paschal..................................1966
Bobby Isaac..................................1971
David Pearson ..............................1973
Cale Yarborough ...........................1974
Darrell Waltrip.....................1980, 1981
Geoffrey Bodine ............................1990
Ernie Irvan ....................................1993
Rusty Wallace ...............................1994
Bobby Hamilton ............................1998
Tony Stewart ................................2000
Jeff Gordon .......................2003 (twice)
Jimmie Johnson ...........................2008
Denny Hamlin...............................2010
POLE WINNERS
Darrell Waltrip .................................8
Geoffrey Bodine ..............................7
Jeff Gordon .....................................7
Buck Baker .....................................5
Cale Yarborough .............................5
Bobby Allison ..................................4
Fred Lorenzen ................................4
Ricky Rudd .....................................4
Glen Wood ......................................4
Junior Johnson ...............................3
Mark Martin ....................................3
Ryan Newman ................................3
David Pearson ................................3
Tony Stewart ..................................3
Rusty Wallace .................................3
Rex White .......................................3
Donnie Allison .................................2
Neil Bonnett ....................................2
Fonty Flock .....................................2
Bobby Hamilton ..............................2
Denny Hamlin .................................2
Ernie Irvan ......................................2
Jim Paschal ....................................2
Richard Petty ..................................2
Lennie Pond ...................................2
Buddy Baker ...................................1
Todd Bodine ...................................1
Perk Brown .....................................1
Ward Burton ...................................1
Kurt Busch ......................................1
Ricky Craven ..................................1
Darel Dieringer ...............................1
Tim Flock .......................................1
Paul Goldsmith ...............................1
Jimmy Hensley ...............................1
Bobby Isaac ....................................1
Bobby Johns ...................................1
Jimmie Johnson .............................1
Bobby Labonte ...............................1
Terry Labonte .................................1
Dave Marcis ...................................1
Ted Musgrave .................................1
Joe Nemechek ...............................1
Eddie Pagan ...................................1
Benny Parsons ................................1
Kyle Petty .......................................1
Lee Petty ........................................1
Tim Richmond ................................1
Scott Riggs .....................................1
Fireball Roberts ..............................1
Joe Ruttman ...................................1
Morgan Shepherd ...........................1
Herb Thomas ..................................1
Curtis Turner ...................................1
Kenny Wallace ................................1
RACE WINNERS
Richard Petty ................................15
Darrell Waltrip ...............................11
Jeff Gordon .....................................7
Rusty Wallace .................................7
Dale Earnhardt ................................6
Jimmie Johnson .............................6
Fred Lorenzen ................................6
Cale Yarborough .............................6
Geoffrey Bodine ..............................4
Denny Hamlin .................................4
Harry Gant ......................................3
Jim Paschal ....................................3
Lee Petty ........................................3
Ricky Rudd .....................................3
Buck Baker .....................................2
Bobby Isaac ....................................2
Junior Johnson ...............................2
Mark Martin ....................................2
Tony Stewart ..................................2
Herb Thomas ..................................2
Curtis Turner ...................................2
Bob Welborn ...................................2
Rex White .......................................2
John Andretti ..................................1
Buddy Baker ...................................1
Jeff Burton .....................................1
Kurt Busch ......................................1
Red Byron .......................................1
Ricky Craven ..................................1
Tim Flock .......................................1
Bobby Hamilton ..............................1
Ernie Irvan ......................................1
Dale Jarrett ....................................1
Bobby Labonte ...............................1
Dave Marcis ...................................1
Frank Mundy ..................................1
David Pearson ................................1
Dick Rathmann ...............................1
Fireball Roberts ..............................1
Earl Ross ........................................1
Morgan Shepherd ...........................1
Jack Smith .....................................1
Nelson Stacy ..................................1
Speedy Thompson ..........................1
Joe Weatherly .................................1
Race #: 6 of 36 (04-03-11)
Track Size: .526 mile
Race Length: 500 laps/263 miles
· Banking/Corners: 12 degrees
· Banking/Straights: 0 degrees
· Frontstretch: 800 feet
· Backstretch: 800 feet
Driver Rating at Martinsville
Jimmie Johnson 122.5
Jeff Gordon 120.5
Denny Hamlin 112.5
Tony Stewart 106.8
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 98.7
Kevin Harvick 92.6
Kyle Busch 91.0
Jeff Burton 91.0
Mark Martin 89.9
Ryan Newman 88.8
Note: Driver Rating compiled from 2005-2010 races (11 total) at Martinsville Speedway.
Qualifying/Race Data
2010 pole winner: None (inclement weather)
2010 race winner: Denny Hamlin, 73.180 mph, 03-29-09)
Track qualifying record: Tony Stewart (98.083 mph, 19.306 seconds.,
10-21-05)
Race record: Jeff Gordon (82.223 mph, 09-22-96)
TRACK RECORDS
Most Wins: 15 – Richard Petty
Most Poles: 8 – Darrell Waltrip
Most Top Fives: 30 – Richard Petty
Most Top 10s: 37 – Richard Petty
Most Lead Changes: 25 – 9/28/80
Fewest Lead Changes: 1 – 3 times, most recently 4/9/61
Most Leaders: 14 – 10/15/01
Fewest Leaders: 2 – 11 times, most recently 9/26/76
Most Cautions: 21 – 10/21/07
Fewest Cautions: 1 – 3 times, most recently 4/25/71
Most Caution Laps: 127 – 10/21/07
Fewest Caution Laps: 3 – 4/25/71
Most on the Lead Lap: 26 – 2 times,
most recently 10/22/06
Fewest on the Lead Lap: 1 – 27 times,
most recently 4/27/86
Most Running at the Finish: 42 – 2 times,
most recently 4/1/07
Fewest Running at the Finish: 4 – 5/6/51
Most Laps Led by a Race Winner: 493 – 9/27/64
Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: 4 – 4/18/99
Most Wins by a Manufacturer: 46 – Chevrolet
Closest Margin of Victory: 0.065 Seconds – 4/1/07
Greatest Margin of Victory: 6.376 Seconds – 4/20/98
Margins of Victory under electronic timing since 1993.
STARTING POSITIONS OF RACE WINNERS
Races won from Pos. No. 1...............19
Races won from Pos. No. 2...............15
Races won from Pos. No. 3...............14
Races won from Pos. No. 4...............12
Races won from Pos. No. 5.................5
Races won from Pos. No. 6.................8
Races won from Pos. No. 7.................7
Races won from Pos. No. 8.................2
Races won from Pos. No. 9.................3
Races won from Pos. No. 10...............4
Races won from Pos. No. 11...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 12...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 13...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 14...............5
Races won from Pos. No. 15...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 16...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 17...............4
Races won from Pos. No. 18...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 19...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 20...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 21...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 23...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 24...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 36...............1
RACES WON FROM POLE (19 of 124)
Lee Petty ......................................1954
Buddy Baker.................................1956
Fred Lorenzen ...................1964 (twice)
Jim Paschal..................................1966
Bobby Isaac..................................1971
David Pearson ..............................1973
Cale Yarborough ...........................1974
Darrell Waltrip.....................1980, 1981
Geoffrey Bodine ............................1990
Ernie Irvan ....................................1993
Rusty Wallace ...............................1994
Bobby Hamilton ............................1998
Tony Stewart ................................2000
Jeff Gordon .......................2003 (twice)
Jimmie Johnson ...........................2008
Denny Hamlin...............................2010
POLE WINNERS
Darrell Waltrip .................................8
Geoffrey Bodine ..............................7
Jeff Gordon .....................................7
Buck Baker .....................................5
Cale Yarborough .............................5
Bobby Allison ..................................4
Fred Lorenzen ................................4
Ricky Rudd .....................................4
Glen Wood ......................................4
Junior Johnson ...............................3
Mark Martin ....................................3
Ryan Newman ................................3
David Pearson ................................3
Tony Stewart ..................................3
Rusty Wallace .................................3
Rex White .......................................3
Donnie Allison .................................2
Neil Bonnett ....................................2
Fonty Flock .....................................2
Bobby Hamilton ..............................2
Denny Hamlin .................................2
Ernie Irvan ......................................2
Jim Paschal ....................................2
Richard Petty ..................................2
Lennie Pond ...................................2
Buddy Baker ...................................1
Todd Bodine ...................................1
Perk Brown .....................................1
Ward Burton ...................................1
Kurt Busch ......................................1
Ricky Craven ..................................1
Darel Dieringer ...............................1
Tim Flock .......................................1
Paul Goldsmith ...............................1
Jimmy Hensley ...............................1
Bobby Isaac ....................................1
Bobby Johns ...................................1
Jimmie Johnson .............................1
Bobby Labonte ...............................1
Terry Labonte .................................1
Dave Marcis ...................................1
Ted Musgrave .................................1
Joe Nemechek ...............................1
Eddie Pagan ...................................1
Benny Parsons ................................1
Kyle Petty .......................................1
Lee Petty ........................................1
Tim Richmond ................................1
Scott Riggs .....................................1
Fireball Roberts ..............................1
Joe Ruttman ...................................1
Morgan Shepherd ...........................1
Herb Thomas ..................................1
Curtis Turner ...................................1
Kenny Wallace ................................1
RACE WINNERS
Richard Petty ................................15
Darrell Waltrip ...............................11
Jeff Gordon .....................................7
Rusty Wallace .................................7
Dale Earnhardt ................................6
Jimmie Johnson .............................6
Fred Lorenzen ................................6
Cale Yarborough .............................6
Geoffrey Bodine ..............................4
Denny Hamlin .................................4
Harry Gant ......................................3
Jim Paschal ....................................3
Lee Petty ........................................3
Ricky Rudd .....................................3
Buck Baker .....................................2
Bobby Isaac ....................................2
Junior Johnson ...............................2
Mark Martin ....................................2
Tony Stewart ..................................2
Herb Thomas ..................................2
Curtis Turner ...................................2
Bob Welborn ...................................2
Rex White .......................................2
John Andretti ..................................1
Buddy Baker ...................................1
Jeff Burton .....................................1
Kurt Busch ......................................1
Red Byron .......................................1
Ricky Craven ..................................1
Tim Flock .......................................1
Bobby Hamilton ..............................1
Ernie Irvan ......................................1
Dale Jarrett ....................................1
Bobby Labonte ...............................1
Dave Marcis ...................................1
Frank Mundy ..................................1
David Pearson ................................1
Dick Rathmann ...............................1
Fireball Roberts ..............................1
Earl Ross ........................................1
Morgan Shepherd ...........................1
Jack Smith .....................................1
Nelson Stacy ..................................1
Speedy Thompson ..........................1
Joe Weatherly .................................1
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Auto Club Speedway:
Auto Club Speedway: History
· Groundbreaking for California Speedway, as Auto Club Speedway was originally known, took place in November 1995.
· The first race at Auto Club Speedway was a NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West race won by Ken Schrader on June 21, 1997.
· The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on June 22, 1997 and won by Jeff Gordon.
· September 2004 was the first night race at Auto Club Speedway and that also was the first year both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Nationwide Series ran two races in a season there.
· The track name was changed to Auto Club Speedway in February 2008.
Notebook
· There have been 21 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Auto Club Speedway since the track opened in 1997.
· Four drivers have competed in all 21 races: Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Joe Nemechek.
· Joe Nemechek won the pole for the inaugural race in 1997.
· There have been 14 different pole winners, led by Kurt Busch (three). Brian Vickers, Jamie McMurray and Jeff Gordon each have two poles.
· Thirteen different drivers have posted victories. Jimmie Johnson leads all drivers with five wins. Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth each have won three races.
· Hendrick Motorsports has won nine races, more than any other team.
· Ten of the 21 races were won from starting positions outside the top 10; only one has been won from the pole (Jimmie Johnson in 2008). The most prolific starting position is third, with three victories.
· Matt Kenseth won the 2006 spring race from the 31st starting position, the deepest in the field that a race winner has started.
· Two active drivers have averaged a top-10 finish: Jimmie Johnson (5.3) and Carl Edwards (9.2).
· Kyle Busch won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole (2/05) and first race (9/05) at Auto Club Speedway.
· Jimmie Johnson won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup race at ASC on April 28, 2002.
Auto Club Speedway Data
Race # 5 of 36 (3-27-11)
Track Size: 2 miles
· Race Length: 200 laps/400 miles
· Banking/Corners: 14 degrees
· Banking/Frontstretch: 11 degrees
· Banking/Backstretch: 3 degrees
Driver Rating at Auto Club Speedway
Jimmie Johnson 124.2
Matt Kenseth 107.5
Mark Martin 102.5
Kyle Busch 100.7
Jeff Gordon 99.6
Carl Edwards 98.7
Tony Stewart 98.6
Greg Biffle 96.0
Kasey Kahne 93.9
Kevin Harvick 92.2
Note: Driver Rating compiled from 2005-2010 races (12 total) at Auto Club Speedway.
Qualifying/Race Data
2010 pole winner: Jamie McMurray (183.744 mph, 39.185 seconds)
2010 race winner: Jimmie Johnson (141.911 mph, 2-21-10)
Track qualifying record: Kyle Busch (188.425 mph, 38.248 seconds, 2-25-05)
Track race record: Jeff Gordon (155.012 mph, 6-22-97)
· Groundbreaking for California Speedway, as Auto Club Speedway was originally known, took place in November 1995.
· The first race at Auto Club Speedway was a NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West race won by Ken Schrader on June 21, 1997.
· The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on June 22, 1997 and won by Jeff Gordon.
· September 2004 was the first night race at Auto Club Speedway and that also was the first year both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Nationwide Series ran two races in a season there.
· The track name was changed to Auto Club Speedway in February 2008.
Notebook
· There have been 21 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Auto Club Speedway since the track opened in 1997.
· Four drivers have competed in all 21 races: Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Joe Nemechek.
· Joe Nemechek won the pole for the inaugural race in 1997.
· There have been 14 different pole winners, led by Kurt Busch (three). Brian Vickers, Jamie McMurray and Jeff Gordon each have two poles.
· Thirteen different drivers have posted victories. Jimmie Johnson leads all drivers with five wins. Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth each have won three races.
· Hendrick Motorsports has won nine races, more than any other team.
· Ten of the 21 races were won from starting positions outside the top 10; only one has been won from the pole (Jimmie Johnson in 2008). The most prolific starting position is third, with three victories.
· Matt Kenseth won the 2006 spring race from the 31st starting position, the deepest in the field that a race winner has started.
· Two active drivers have averaged a top-10 finish: Jimmie Johnson (5.3) and Carl Edwards (9.2).
· Kyle Busch won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole (2/05) and first race (9/05) at Auto Club Speedway.
· Jimmie Johnson won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup race at ASC on April 28, 2002.
Auto Club Speedway Data
Race # 5 of 36 (3-27-11)
Track Size: 2 miles
· Race Length: 200 laps/400 miles
· Banking/Corners: 14 degrees
· Banking/Frontstretch: 11 degrees
· Banking/Backstretch: 3 degrees
Driver Rating at Auto Club Speedway
Jimmie Johnson 124.2
Matt Kenseth 107.5
Mark Martin 102.5
Kyle Busch 100.7
Jeff Gordon 99.6
Carl Edwards 98.7
Tony Stewart 98.6
Greg Biffle 96.0
Kasey Kahne 93.9
Kevin Harvick 92.2
Note: Driver Rating compiled from 2005-2010 races (12 total) at Auto Club Speedway.
Qualifying/Race Data
2010 pole winner: Jamie McMurray (183.744 mph, 39.185 seconds)
2010 race winner: Jimmie Johnson (141.911 mph, 2-21-10)
Track qualifying record: Kyle Busch (188.425 mph, 38.248 seconds, 2-25-05)
Track race record: Jeff Gordon (155.012 mph, 6-22-97)
Friday, March 25, 2011
AUTO CLUB DATA
TRACK RECORDS
Most Wins: 5 –Jimmie Johnson
Most Poles: 3 – Kurt Busch
Most Top Fives: 11 – Jimmie Johnson
Most Top 10s: 12 – Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth
Most Lead Changes: 33 – 2/24/08
Fewest Lead Changes: 18 – 2 times,
most recently 2/26/06
Most Leaders: 16 – 9/2/07
Fewest Leaders: 8 – 2 times, most recently 4/28/02
Most Cautions: 12 – 2/24/08
Fewest Cautions: 4 – 6/22/97
Most Caution Laps: 51 – 9/5/04
Fewest Caution Laps: 22 – 2 times, most recently
4/30/00
Most on the Lead Lap: 30 – 10/10/10
Fewest on the Lead Lap: 9 – 2 times,
most recently 5/2/99
Most Running at the Finish: 42 – 9/3/06
Fewest Running at the Finish: 31 – 10/11/09
Most Laps Led by a Race Winner: 228 – 8/31/08
Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: 26 – 4/30/00
Most Wins by a Manufacturer: 10 – Chevrolet, Ford
Closest Margin of Victory: 0.231 Seconds – 2/27/05
Greatest Margin of Victory: 12.871 Seconds – 5/2/04
Margins of Victory under electronic timing since 1993.
STARTING POSITIONS OF RACE WINNERS
Races won from Pos. No. 1.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 2.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 3.................3
Races won from Pos. No. 4.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 5.................2
Races won from Pos. No. 7.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 9.................2
Races won from Pos. No. 16...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 17...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 19...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 22...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 24...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 25...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 31...............1
WON FROM THE POLEJimmie Johnson ...........................2008
Most Wins: 5 –Jimmie Johnson
Most Poles: 3 – Kurt Busch
Most Top Fives: 11 – Jimmie Johnson
Most Top 10s: 12 – Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth
Most Lead Changes: 33 – 2/24/08
Fewest Lead Changes: 18 – 2 times,
most recently 2/26/06
Most Leaders: 16 – 9/2/07
Fewest Leaders: 8 – 2 times, most recently 4/28/02
Most Cautions: 12 – 2/24/08
Fewest Cautions: 4 – 6/22/97
Most Caution Laps: 51 – 9/5/04
Fewest Caution Laps: 22 – 2 times, most recently
4/30/00
Most on the Lead Lap: 30 – 10/10/10
Fewest on the Lead Lap: 9 – 2 times,
most recently 5/2/99
Most Running at the Finish: 42 – 9/3/06
Fewest Running at the Finish: 31 – 10/11/09
Most Laps Led by a Race Winner: 228 – 8/31/08
Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: 26 – 4/30/00
Most Wins by a Manufacturer: 10 – Chevrolet, Ford
Closest Margin of Victory: 0.231 Seconds – 2/27/05
Greatest Margin of Victory: 12.871 Seconds – 5/2/04
Margins of Victory under electronic timing since 1993.
STARTING POSITIONS OF RACE WINNERS
Races won from Pos. No. 1.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 2.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 3.................3
Races won from Pos. No. 4.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 5.................2
Races won from Pos. No. 7.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 9.................2
Races won from Pos. No. 16...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 17...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 19...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 22...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 24...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 25...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 31...............1
WON FROM THE POLEJimmie Johnson ...........................2008
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber announced details related to the NASCAR facility’s first major track paving project since 1990. Construction will begin in March with the removal of the facility’s current racing surface and the subsequent installation of a new surface to go with a series of changes designed to promote side-by-side racing. While maintaining the integrity of PIR’s oval – including the 1-mile distance – the slight configuration changes will produce a racier track with average speeds that are expected to increase two to three miles per hour. The project is slated to conclude in September.
“When the time to repave PIR approached due to the life expectancy of our current racing surface, we wanted to make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to make a good thing even better for our fans,” Sperber said. “Our goal for this project was to not radically change a track that’s celebrated by fans and drivers alike, but to utilize new technology to ensure great moments in the next chapter of racing history at PIR.”
Aside from the installation of a new, four-layer asphalt and aggregate surface, PIR will make the following adjustments:
- Widen the front stretch from 52 to 62 feet
- Reconfigure pit road with the installation of concrete pit stalls
- Push the dog-leg curve between Turn 2 and Turn 3 out 95 feet
- Tighten the turn radius of the dog-leg from 800 to 500 feet
- Implement variable banking to ensure the immediate use of two racing grooves, including 10-11 degree banking between Turn 1 and Turn 2; 10-11 degree banking in the apex of the dog-leg; and 8-9 degree banking in Turn 4
A rendering of the PIR Track Paving Project is available by clicking here.
Project leader Bill Braniff, Senior Director of Construction for North American Testing Corporation (NATC) – a subsidiary of PIR’s parent company, International Speedway Corporation – said the conclusion to tweak PIR’s layout came after spending hundreds of man hours on computer simulations. PIR’s pavement project will be the seventh of its kind for Braniff, including last summer’s high-profile repave at Daytona International Speedway.
“We’re very confident that we’ll have multi-groove racing at Phoenix from Day 1 because of the variable banking that will be implemented,” Braniff said. “All of the changes – including the adjustment of the dog-leg – will be put in place in order to present additional opportunities for drivers to race side-by-side.”
The project will include the removal of 684,000 square feet of asphalt from the current surface, followed by the installation of a new surface that will include 7,000 cubic yards of concrete, 600,000 pounds of metal reinforcement, 70,000 cubic yards of import fill and 23,000 tons of new asphalt.
To commemorate the last 20 years of NASCAR competition on Phoenix International Raceway’s current surface, fans may vote for their favorite moment at PIR from 1990-2010 at PhoenixRaceway.com/moments. The top fan moment will be announced during the upcoming SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ race weekend and acknowledged during pre-race ceremonies.
Upon demolition, genuine pieces of PIR’s current racing surface will be made available to fans for purchase. Visit PhoenixRaceway.com/repave starting in March for details.
Tickets to the exciting Feb. 24-27 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ NASCAR event weekend are available with prices starting at just $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com/tickets or call 866-408-RACE (7223).
“When the time to repave PIR approached due to the life expectancy of our current racing surface, we wanted to make sure to take advantage of the opportunity to make a good thing even better for our fans,” Sperber said. “Our goal for this project was to not radically change a track that’s celebrated by fans and drivers alike, but to utilize new technology to ensure great moments in the next chapter of racing history at PIR.”
Aside from the installation of a new, four-layer asphalt and aggregate surface, PIR will make the following adjustments:
- Widen the front stretch from 52 to 62 feet
- Reconfigure pit road with the installation of concrete pit stalls
- Push the dog-leg curve between Turn 2 and Turn 3 out 95 feet
- Tighten the turn radius of the dog-leg from 800 to 500 feet
- Implement variable banking to ensure the immediate use of two racing grooves, including 10-11 degree banking between Turn 1 and Turn 2; 10-11 degree banking in the apex of the dog-leg; and 8-9 degree banking in Turn 4
A rendering of the PIR Track Paving Project is available by clicking here.
Project leader Bill Braniff, Senior Director of Construction for North American Testing Corporation (NATC) – a subsidiary of PIR’s parent company, International Speedway Corporation – said the conclusion to tweak PIR’s layout came after spending hundreds of man hours on computer simulations. PIR’s pavement project will be the seventh of its kind for Braniff, including last summer’s high-profile repave at Daytona International Speedway.
“We’re very confident that we’ll have multi-groove racing at Phoenix from Day 1 because of the variable banking that will be implemented,” Braniff said. “All of the changes – including the adjustment of the dog-leg – will be put in place in order to present additional opportunities for drivers to race side-by-side.”
The project will include the removal of 684,000 square feet of asphalt from the current surface, followed by the installation of a new surface that will include 7,000 cubic yards of concrete, 600,000 pounds of metal reinforcement, 70,000 cubic yards of import fill and 23,000 tons of new asphalt.
To commemorate the last 20 years of NASCAR competition on Phoenix International Raceway’s current surface, fans may vote for their favorite moment at PIR from 1990-2010 at PhoenixRaceway.com/moments. The top fan moment will be announced during the upcoming SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ race weekend and acknowledged during pre-race ceremonies.
Upon demolition, genuine pieces of PIR’s current racing surface will be made available to fans for purchase. Visit PhoenixRaceway.com/repave starting in March for details.
Tickets to the exciting Feb. 24-27 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ NASCAR event weekend are available with prices starting at just $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com/tickets or call 866-408-RACE (7223).
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Talladega and NASCAR Hall of Fame Partner for Special Bobby Allison
Talladega Superspeedway and NASCAR Hall of Fame Partner for Special Bobby Allison Ticket Offer
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Talladega Superspeedway and the NASCAR Hall of Fame are offering an exclusive ticket package to commemorate Bobby Allison’s 2011 Induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The $69 package includes seating in the Allison Grandstands at Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron’s 312 and Aaron’s 499, access to a Q&A with Allison on Saturday and Sunday of race weekend, admission to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame at Talladega Superspeedway and an admission to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte.
“We’re excited to see one of the original members of the Alabama Gang be inducted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame,” said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. “Bobby has been a champion on and off the track for Talladega and we are excited he has agreed to spend some time with our fans during race weekend. This is a great opportunity to hear from one of the true legends of NASCAR. “
The Bobby Allison Hall of Fame offer also presents a great savings for families. Kid’s 12 and under will receive all the same amenities as their parents for only $15! This includes seating for race weekend, access to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Bobby Allison Q&A on Saturday and Sunday.
All-You –Can-Eat packages for Saturday and Sunday can be added to both Bobby Allison Hall of Fame offers for an additional $40. The All-You-Can-Eat package includes a Sunday Pre-race Pit Pass that allows race fans to experience the thrill of visiting pit road at NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track on race morning.
As an added bonus, everyone who purchases a package will be registered to win one (1) of three (3) packages for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony located in Charlotte. The package is for two people, travel not included.
The countdown is on for the April 15- 17 Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series, followed by the ARCA Racing Series 250 is set for Friday, April 15. On Saturday, April 16, fans will see qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, followed by the Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. On Sunday, April 17, the greatest drivers in the world face off in the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
To purchase or for more information on tickets to Talladega Superspeedway or this event, please visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Talladega Superspeedway and the NASCAR Hall of Fame are offering an exclusive ticket package to commemorate Bobby Allison’s 2011 Induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The $69 package includes seating in the Allison Grandstands at Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron’s 312 and Aaron’s 499, access to a Q&A with Allison on Saturday and Sunday of race weekend, admission to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame at Talladega Superspeedway and an admission to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte.
“We’re excited to see one of the original members of the Alabama Gang be inducted to the NASCAR Hall of Fame,” said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. “Bobby has been a champion on and off the track for Talladega and we are excited he has agreed to spend some time with our fans during race weekend. This is a great opportunity to hear from one of the true legends of NASCAR. “
The Bobby Allison Hall of Fame offer also presents a great savings for families. Kid’s 12 and under will receive all the same amenities as their parents for only $15! This includes seating for race weekend, access to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Bobby Allison Q&A on Saturday and Sunday.
All-You –Can-Eat packages for Saturday and Sunday can be added to both Bobby Allison Hall of Fame offers for an additional $40. The All-You-Can-Eat package includes a Sunday Pre-race Pit Pass that allows race fans to experience the thrill of visiting pit road at NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track on race morning.
As an added bonus, everyone who purchases a package will be registered to win one (1) of three (3) packages for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony located in Charlotte. The package is for two people, travel not included.
The countdown is on for the April 15- 17 Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series, followed by the ARCA Racing Series 250 is set for Friday, April 15. On Saturday, April 16, fans will see qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, followed by the Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. On Sunday, April 17, the greatest drivers in the world face off in the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
To purchase or for more information on tickets to Talladega Superspeedway or this event, please visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
BRISTOL
TRACK RECORDS
Most Wins: 12 – Darrell Waltrip
Most Poles: 9 – Cale Yarborough, Mark Martin
Most Top Fives: 26 – Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip
Most Top 10s: 37 – Richard Petty
Most Lead Changes: 40 – 4/14/91
Fewest Lead Changes: 0 – 3/25/73
Most Leaders: 16 – 4/9/89
Fewest Leaders: 1 – 3/25/73
Most Cautions: 20 – 3 times, most recently 8/23/03
Fewest Cautions: 0 – 7/11/71
Most Caution Laps: 167 – 7/25/65
Fewest Caution Laps: 0 – 7/11/71
Most on the Lead Lap: 25 – 3/25/01
Fewest on the Lead Lap: 1 – 22 times,most recently 8/22/81
Most Running at the Finish: 42 – 3/16/08
Fewest Running at the Finish: 7 – 3/20/66
Most Laps Led by a Race Winner: 500 – 3/25/73
Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: 1 – 7/26/64
Most Wins by a Manufacturer: 42 – Chevrolet
Closest Margin of Victory: 0.064 Seconds – 3/25/07
Greatest Margin of Victory: 7.630 Seconds – 4/10/94
Margins of Victory under electronic timing since 1993.
STARTING POSITIONS OF RACE WINNERS
Races won from Pos. No. 1...............22
Races won from Pos. No. 2...............12
Races won from Pos. No. 3.................9
Races won from Pos. No. 4.................9
Races won from Pos. No. 5.................6
Races won from Pos. No. 6.................9
Races won from Pos. No. 7.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 8.................5
Races won from Pos. No. 9.................5
Races won from Pos. No. 10...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 12...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 13...............4
Races won from Pos. No. 14...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 15...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 18...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 19...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 20...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 24...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 26...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 27...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 30...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 38...............1
RACES WON FROM POLE (22 of 100)
Fred Lorenzen....................................1963
Richard Petty .....................................1967
David Pearson....................................1971
Bobby Allison..........................1972 (twice)
Cale Yarborough..1973, 1977 (twice), 1980
Darrell Waltrip...............1981 (twice), 1982
Dale Earnhardt...................................1985
Rusty Wallace ......1991, 1993, 1999, 2000
Mark Martin .......................................1993
Alan Kulwicki .....................................1992
Jeff Gordon........................................2002
Matt Kenseth .....................................2005
Carl Edwards .....................................2008
POLE WINNERS
Mark Martin.....................................9
Cale Yarborough...............................9
Rusty Wallace ..................................7
Richard Petty ...................................6
Jeff Gordon......................................5
Fred Lorenzen..................................4
Darrell Waltrip..................................4
Buddy Baker....................................3
Geoff Bodine....................................3
Harry Gant .......................................3
Alan Kulwicki ...................................3
David Pearson .................................3
Bobby Allison ...................................2
Neil Bonnett.....................................2
Dale Earnhardt.................................2
Ernie Irvan .......................................2
Ryan Newman .................................2
Marvin Panch ..................................2
Fireball Roberts ...............................2
Donnie Allison..................................1
Chuck Bown ....................................1
Kurt Busch.......................................1
Darel Dieringer ................................1
Carl Edwards ...................................1
Bill Elliott .........................................1
Jeff Green........................................1
Bobby Isaac.....................................1
Bobby Johns....................................1
Jimmie Johnson ..............................1
Kasey Kahne....................................1
Matt Kenseth ...................................1
Terry Labonte ..................................1
Joey Logano ....................................1
Steve Park .......................................1
Lennie Pond.....................................1
Tim Richmond .................................1
Ricky Rudd ......................................1
Joe Ruttman....................................1
Elliott Sadler ....................................1
Tony Stewart ...................................1
Curtis Turner....................................1
Kenny Wallace .................................1
Rick Wilson......................................1
LeeRoy Yarbrough............................1
Most Wins: 12 – Darrell Waltrip
Most Poles: 9 – Cale Yarborough, Mark Martin
Most Top Fives: 26 – Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip
Most Top 10s: 37 – Richard Petty
Most Lead Changes: 40 – 4/14/91
Fewest Lead Changes: 0 – 3/25/73
Most Leaders: 16 – 4/9/89
Fewest Leaders: 1 – 3/25/73
Most Cautions: 20 – 3 times, most recently 8/23/03
Fewest Cautions: 0 – 7/11/71
Most Caution Laps: 167 – 7/25/65
Fewest Caution Laps: 0 – 7/11/71
Most on the Lead Lap: 25 – 3/25/01
Fewest on the Lead Lap: 1 – 22 times,most recently 8/22/81
Most Running at the Finish: 42 – 3/16/08
Fewest Running at the Finish: 7 – 3/20/66
Most Laps Led by a Race Winner: 500 – 3/25/73
Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: 1 – 7/26/64
Most Wins by a Manufacturer: 42 – Chevrolet
Closest Margin of Victory: 0.064 Seconds – 3/25/07
Greatest Margin of Victory: 7.630 Seconds – 4/10/94
Margins of Victory under electronic timing since 1993.
STARTING POSITIONS OF RACE WINNERS
Races won from Pos. No. 1...............22
Races won from Pos. No. 2...............12
Races won from Pos. No. 3.................9
Races won from Pos. No. 4.................9
Races won from Pos. No. 5.................6
Races won from Pos. No. 6.................9
Races won from Pos. No. 7.................1
Races won from Pos. No. 8.................5
Races won from Pos. No. 9.................5
Races won from Pos. No. 10...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 12...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 13...............4
Races won from Pos. No. 14...............2
Races won from Pos. No. 15...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 18...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 19...............3
Races won from Pos. No. 20...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 24...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 26...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 27...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 30...............1
Races won from Pos. No. 38...............1
RACES WON FROM POLE (22 of 100)
Fred Lorenzen....................................1963
Richard Petty .....................................1967
David Pearson....................................1971
Bobby Allison..........................1972 (twice)
Cale Yarborough..1973, 1977 (twice), 1980
Darrell Waltrip...............1981 (twice), 1982
Dale Earnhardt...................................1985
Rusty Wallace ......1991, 1993, 1999, 2000
Mark Martin .......................................1993
Alan Kulwicki .....................................1992
Jeff Gordon........................................2002
Matt Kenseth .....................................2005
Carl Edwards .....................................2008
POLE WINNERS
Mark Martin.....................................9
Cale Yarborough...............................9
Rusty Wallace ..................................7
Richard Petty ...................................6
Jeff Gordon......................................5
Fred Lorenzen..................................4
Darrell Waltrip..................................4
Buddy Baker....................................3
Geoff Bodine....................................3
Harry Gant .......................................3
Alan Kulwicki ...................................3
David Pearson .................................3
Bobby Allison ...................................2
Neil Bonnett.....................................2
Dale Earnhardt.................................2
Ernie Irvan .......................................2
Ryan Newman .................................2
Marvin Panch ..................................2
Fireball Roberts ...............................2
Donnie Allison..................................1
Chuck Bown ....................................1
Kurt Busch.......................................1
Darel Dieringer ................................1
Carl Edwards ...................................1
Bill Elliott .........................................1
Jeff Green........................................1
Bobby Isaac.....................................1
Bobby Johns....................................1
Jimmie Johnson ..............................1
Kasey Kahne....................................1
Matt Kenseth ...................................1
Terry Labonte ..................................1
Joey Logano ....................................1
Steve Park .......................................1
Lennie Pond.....................................1
Tim Richmond .................................1
Ricky Rudd ......................................1
Joe Ruttman....................................1
Elliott Sadler ....................................1
Tony Stewart ...................................1
Curtis Turner....................................1
Kenny Wallace .................................1
Rick Wilson......................................1
LeeRoy Yarbrough............................1
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway:
History
· Groundbreaking for Bristol International Speedway, as Bristol Motor Speedway was originally known, took place in 1960. The track was an exact half-mile.
· First NASCAR Sprint Cup race was July 30, 1961.
· In the fall of 1969, the track was reshaped and re-measured to .533-miles.
· The name changed to Bristol International Raceway in 1978.
· The first night race was held in the fall of 1978.
· The surface was changed from asphalt to concrete in 1992.
· The name changed to Bristol Motor Speedway in May 1996.
· The track was resurfaced between races in 2007.
Notebook
· There have been 100 NASCAR Sprint Cup races since the first race there in 1961, two races each season.
· All races have been scheduled for 500 laps, except for both races in 1976 and the second in 1977, which were 400 laps.
· Fred Lorenzen won the first pole.
· The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was won by Jack Smith (with relief from Johnny Allen).
· There have been 44 different pole winners, led by Cale Yarborough and Mark Martin (nine). Martin swept both poles at Bristol in 1995, 1996 and 2009.
· 38 different drivers have won, led by Darrell Waltrip (12).
· Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon each have five wins, most among active drivers.
· The race winner has started from the pole 22 times, the most productive starting position. The last driver to win from the pole was Carl Edwards in the night race of 2008.
· 80 of 100 races have been won from a top-10 starting position, including 52 from the first four spots.
· The deepest in the field that a race winner has started is 38th, by Elliott Sadler in 2001. Prior to this year’s Daytona 500, that race was the last win by legendary owners, the Wood Brothers.
· Only one active driver averages a top-10 finish: Kyle Busch with a 9.3 average finish in 12 starts.
· Five of the last six Bristol races had a margin of victory under one second.
Bristol Motor Speedway Data
Race #: 4 of 36 (3-20-11)
Track Size: .533 miles
· Race Length: 500 laps/266.5 miles
· Banking/Corners: 26 to 30 degrees
· Banking/Straights: 4 to 9 degrees
Driver Rating at Bristol
Kyle Busch 106.0
Greg Biffle 99.5
Jeff Gordon 98.7
Matt Kenseth 97.7
Kurt Busch 95.9
Tony Stewart 93.8
Denny Hamlin 91.8
Kevin Harvick 89.8
Carl Edwards 89.4
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 88.7
Note: Driver Rating compiled from 2005-2010 races (12 total) at Bristol.
Qualifying/Race Data
2010 pole winner: Joey Logano, 124.630 mph, 15.396 seconds
2010 race winner: Jimmie Johnson, 79.618 mph, 3-21-10)
Track qualifying record: Ryan Newman (128.709 mph, 14.908 seconds, 3-21-03)
Track race record: Charlie Glotzbach (101.074 mph, 7-11-71)
History
· Groundbreaking for Bristol International Speedway, as Bristol Motor Speedway was originally known, took place in 1960. The track was an exact half-mile.
· First NASCAR Sprint Cup race was July 30, 1961.
· In the fall of 1969, the track was reshaped and re-measured to .533-miles.
· The name changed to Bristol International Raceway in 1978.
· The first night race was held in the fall of 1978.
· The surface was changed from asphalt to concrete in 1992.
· The name changed to Bristol Motor Speedway in May 1996.
· The track was resurfaced between races in 2007.
Notebook
· There have been 100 NASCAR Sprint Cup races since the first race there in 1961, two races each season.
· All races have been scheduled for 500 laps, except for both races in 1976 and the second in 1977, which were 400 laps.
· Fred Lorenzen won the first pole.
· The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was won by Jack Smith (with relief from Johnny Allen).
· There have been 44 different pole winners, led by Cale Yarborough and Mark Martin (nine). Martin swept both poles at Bristol in 1995, 1996 and 2009.
· 38 different drivers have won, led by Darrell Waltrip (12).
· Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon each have five wins, most among active drivers.
· The race winner has started from the pole 22 times, the most productive starting position. The last driver to win from the pole was Carl Edwards in the night race of 2008.
· 80 of 100 races have been won from a top-10 starting position, including 52 from the first four spots.
· The deepest in the field that a race winner has started is 38th, by Elliott Sadler in 2001. Prior to this year’s Daytona 500, that race was the last win by legendary owners, the Wood Brothers.
· Only one active driver averages a top-10 finish: Kyle Busch with a 9.3 average finish in 12 starts.
· Five of the last six Bristol races had a margin of victory under one second.
Bristol Motor Speedway Data
Race #: 4 of 36 (3-20-11)
Track Size: .533 miles
· Race Length: 500 laps/266.5 miles
· Banking/Corners: 26 to 30 degrees
· Banking/Straights: 4 to 9 degrees
Driver Rating at Bristol
Kyle Busch 106.0
Greg Biffle 99.5
Jeff Gordon 98.7
Matt Kenseth 97.7
Kurt Busch 95.9
Tony Stewart 93.8
Denny Hamlin 91.8
Kevin Harvick 89.8
Carl Edwards 89.4
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 88.7
Note: Driver Rating compiled from 2005-2010 races (12 total) at Bristol.
Qualifying/Race Data
2010 pole winner: Joey Logano, 124.630 mph, 15.396 seconds
2010 race winner: Jimmie Johnson, 79.618 mph, 3-21-10)
Track qualifying record: Ryan Newman (128.709 mph, 14.908 seconds, 3-21-03)
Track race record: Charlie Glotzbach (101.074 mph, 7-11-71)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
FAST FACT SCHEDULES
Fast Facts
Sprint cup
The Race: Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City
The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway
The Date: Sunday, Mar. 20
The Time: 1 p.m. (ET)
TV: FOX, 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Distance: 266.5 miles (500 laps)
Nationwide The Race: Scotts EZ Seed 300
The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway
The Date: Saturday, Mar. 19
The Time: 2 p.m. (ET)
TV: ESPN, 1 p.m. (ET)
Distance: 159.9 miles (300 laps)
Campingworld This Weekend: Open
The Next Race: Kroger 250
The Place: Martinsville Speedway
Date: Saturday, Apr. 2
The Time: 2 p.m. (ET)
TV: SPEED, 1:30 p.m. (ET)
Distance: 131.5 miles (250 laps)
Sprint cup
The Race: Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City
The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway
The Date: Sunday, Mar. 20
The Time: 1 p.m. (ET)
TV: FOX, 12:30 p.m. (ET)
Distance: 266.5 miles (500 laps)
Nationwide The Race: Scotts EZ Seed 300
The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway
The Date: Saturday, Mar. 19
The Time: 2 p.m. (ET)
TV: ESPN, 1 p.m. (ET)
Distance: 159.9 miles (300 laps)
Campingworld This Weekend: Open
The Next Race: Kroger 250
The Place: Martinsville Speedway
Date: Saturday, Apr. 2
The Time: 2 p.m. (ET)
TV: SPEED, 1:30 p.m. (ET)
Distance: 131.5 miles (250 laps)
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