TRACK'S: Tracks in Georgia

Monday, September 5, 2011

Tracks in Georgia

12: Tracks in Georgia that have hosted Cup races. Only three other states have had more: North Carolina (28), New York (15) and California (15). Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, site of this week’s AdvoCare 500, is the only active Cup track in Georgia. The other 11: Augusta International Raceway, Augusta Speedway, Central City Speedway in Macon, Columbus Speedway, Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, Hayloft Speedway in Augusta, Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta, Middle Georgia Raceway in Macon, Oglethorpe Speedway in Savannah, Savannah Speedway and Valdosta Speedway.

NOTE 'N FANTASY TRACK TIPS

Know The Track -
NASCAR races are run on a variety of tracks such as flat tracks, road courses, super speedways and short tracks.
Some drivers do better or worse on different track types so check their stats. If the race is on a short track like Bristol or Richmond, where wrecks can be frequent, consider starting fewer big names and go with guys who will be spread out through the pack. That way a wreck up front won't take out all of your drivers.Check The Average Start Position -
If your league awards qualifying points, you'll want to have drivers in your lineup who consistently qualify in the top 4 to increase your chance of getting extra points.
Who Won The Nationwide Series Race Yesterday? - There is usually a Nationwide series race the day before a NASCAR Cup series race. Many of the Cup drivers compete in the Busch race and drivers who finish well there usually do well in the big race the next day, sometimes with back to back wins.