Archive for July 19th, 2008

phoenix international raceway

 
Located in Avondale, Arizona the phoenix international raceway or just PIR for short is one of the most interesting race tracks built. In 1964 pheonix international raceway was constructed out of the Estrella Mountain foothills as the new premiere racing course in American open wheel racing.  Later on in 1988  Nascar brought the  Sprint Cup [...]

pocono raceway

The pocono raceway, formerly known as Pocono International Raceway, is design with hair pin style turns similar to those on road courses.  The banking in these turns are steeper than most other race tracks, which makes it unique and also the reason that this 2.5 mile raceway is the host of two Nascar Sprint Cup [...]

richmond international raceway

The richmond international raceway is located inside of the 1000 acre, multi use Richmond Raceway Complex.  Also known as RIR for short, this 3/4 mile, D-shaped race course is located in Henrico County right outside of Richmond, Virginia. Richmond Internationals design is a fan favorite because it allows drivers to run 3 and 4 wide [...]