Bristol Motor Speedway
Head up to Tennessee and you’ll find the Bristol Motor Speedway. It’s the shortest track out there, coming in at just over a half mile (Daytona is 2.5 miles, for the sake of comparison). That means some incredibly fast lap times. It used to be one of the most wreck-prone of all NASCAR tracks, but it was repaved in 2008 and has become much safer for both drivers and fans.
Sonoma Raceway
If you’re on the West Coast, there’s no need to head east to attend a NASCAR race. Just head over to Sonoma, California, where you’ll find the Sonoma Raceway. It runs 1.99 miles and features 12 turns (you might be more familiar with it as Sears Point, or as Infineon Raceway – it’s changed names quite a few times over the years). Of course, the beautiful Sonoma Valley surrounding the racetrack doesn’t hurt, and you can always take in a vineyard tour while you’re in the area.
Dover International Speedway
Dover might only be a single mile but it’s a brutal race. Drivers race 400 laps. While the track is concrete now rather than asphalt, it’s still one of the most grueling races in the series. It’s also wreck-prone thanks to the tight confines of some of the track.
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