Speedway BlogWelcome to the Speedway Blog. This is the easiest way to keep up with what's new at Speedway Guide. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed to have all the latest information brought to you through your RSS reader. Find out more by clicking the ' ? ' next to 'Subscribe To This Site' at bottom of the navigation bar on the left hand side of this page. From A Kansas Field to a Field of DreamsThe first time I saw the water tower on Parallel Parkway(visible from my seats in Row 64) was nearly 20 years ago. I had taken 6 young men riding at the Permalink -- click for full blog post "From A Kansas Field to a Field of Dreams" Sam SimmonsMy dad and I were pit stewards when the Pocono raceway opened in 1968. I was 17 and I was given a clip board and assigned a car for each of the races Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sam Simmons" Kyle BuschKyle Busch is a talented young racecar driver who wins in everything he drives. As good as a driver as he is, he is often booed at the racetrack, definitly not a fan favorite. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kyle Busch " Bristol Motor Speedway: Welcome to Thunder Valley!The Bristol Motor Speedway offers an exciting short track experience in the Appalachian Mountains of Bristol Tennessee. Fans come to the track to watch the action on the high speed, high banked half Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bristol Motor Speedway: Welcome to Thunder Valley!" Carl EdwardsCarl Edwards grew up watching his father race and dreamed of becoming a racecar driver himself. Carl now drives the #99 Ford Taurus for Roush Fenway Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. He is known for hi Permalink -- click for full blog post "Carl Edwards" Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The Diamond in the DesertThe Las Vegas Motor Speedway has something for everyone, from the casual fan to the most die-hard. If you are planning on visiting Sin City, make sure you include the speedway among the places to vis Permalink -- click for full blog post " Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The Diamond in the Desert" Phoenix International Raceway: The Desert JewelThe Phoenix International Raceway is an unusual racetrack with many odd characteristics that make it a unique stop on the NASCAR circuit. Between the heat, the snakes and the unusual shape of the trac Permalink -- click for full blog post "Phoenix International Raceway: The Desert Jewel" Clint BowyerClint Bowyer is a laid back guy who grew up racing on the dirt tracks around Kansas. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Clint Bowyer " Homestead-Miami SpeedwayNot far from the bright lights of Miami are the bright lights of the Homestead-Miami Speedway, this premier NASCAR venue plays host to 65,000 fans at some of the biggest races every year. This beautif Permalink -- click for full blog post "Homestead-Miami Speedway" Chicagoland SpeedwayEven if you weren't a fan of racing, you would still be easily impressed by the Chicagoland Speedway. Located about 30 miles from downtown Chicago in Joliet, Illinois the massive track is definitely Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chicagoland Speedway" Atlanta Motor SpeedwayAtlanta Motor Speedway is known for its high speeds and photo finishes. Drivers race for 500 miles only to finish just inches apart at the start/finish line. Atlanta is also the track where Richard P Permalink -- click for full blog post "Atlanta Motor Speedway" Watkins Glen International: Welcome to The GlenWatkins Glen International began as a dream of law student Cameron Argetsinger and since its humble beginnings has evolved into the top road racing facility in the United States. Watkins Glen hosts ma Permalink -- click for full blog post "Watkins Glen International: Welcome to The Glen" Indianapolis Motor Speedway: The BrickyardThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway is home to a variety of different races however, it is one of NASCAR’s most popular tracks. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Indianapolis Motor Speedway: The Brickyard" New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayNew Hampshire Motor Speedway is an unusual flat 1 mile speedway that produces a lot of side by side racing. Drivers either love or hate the place.This flat racetrack hosts the first race in t Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Hampshire Motor Speedway" Infineon Raceway: Racing in Wine CountryInfineon Raceway is a popular road course located in the heart of the Wine Country of Sonoma California, where drivers like Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. turn left and RIGHT. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Infineon Raceway: Racing in Wine Country" The Michigan International Speedway: Your Ultimate GuideMichigan International Speedway is a wide, high speed racetrack in the Irish Hills of Brooklyn Michigan where you can watch the likes of Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Michigan International Speedway: Your Ultimate Guide" Pocono RacewayPocono Raceway is a unique triangular shaped track that offers an exciting superspeedway experience in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pocono Raceway" Kansas Speedway: Racing in the HeartlandIf you are a dedicated race fan, Kansas Speedway is where you want to watch a NASCAR race and now is your time to buy tickets before they are sold out. The excitement of the race is something you can Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kansas Speedway: Racing in the Heartland" Charlotte Motor Speedway: Where fans finish first!Charlotte Motor Speedway might not be the biggest or the best track that NASCAR has to offer, but its one of the most popular. The real difference with Charlotte Motor Speedway Permalink -- click for full blog post "Charlotte Motor Speedway: Where fans finish first!" Dover International Speedway: The Monster MileDover International Speedway has made itself part of racing history and with a quick look at its notable past, it is easy to see why it is one of the best tracks in NASCAR. The speedway is not Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dover International Speedway: The Monster Mile" Darlington Raceway: The Lady in BlackDarlington Raceway is one of the oldest tracks in NASCAR. Its a difficult egg shaped oval racetrack yet it is a favorite of fans and drivers alike. This legendary track has remained true to the founde Permalink -- click for full blog post "Darlington Raceway: The Lady in Black" Richmond International RacewayThe Richmond International Raceway is very unique in that it is a .75-mile short track layout that produces thrilling, high speed side-by-side racing. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Richmond International Raceway" Talladega SuperspeedwayTalladega Superspeedway has been responsible for some of the biggest incidents in NASCAR, from records being set to some of the biggest crashes in NASCAR. Just a look at some of the stories behind Ta Permalink -- click for full blog post " Talladega Superspeedway" Texas Motor SpeedwayThe Texas Motor Speedway, the fastest track on the NASCAR circuit takes a fan-friendly approach to managing the speedway that is why it has become the standard by which all other tracks have been meas Permalink -- click for full blog post " Texas Motor Speedway" Martinsville SpeedwayThe Martinsville Speedway is NASCAR's oldest and smallest track but that doesn't mean its not the best. In fact you could argue that NASCAR has been racing at Martinsville Speedway for so long Permalink -- click for full blog post "Martinsville Speedway" Auto Club Speedway: Where raw speed and horsepower meet Hollywood glitz and glaAuto Club Speedway: Where raw speed and horsepower meet Hollywood glitz and glamor Denny HamlinDenny Hamlin has had success at every level he has raced. Now he is at the top of his sport and for a young driver he continues to impress everyone in NASCAR. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Denny Hamlin" Tony StewartMany things describe Tony Stewart, racecar driver USAC Champion, IRL Champion, two time NASCAR Champion, Speedway owner and very charitable. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tony Stewart" Greg BiffleEven though Greg Biffle got a late start in NASCAR, he has proven that he belongs at the top level of the sport. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Greg Biffle" Jimmie JohnsonJimmie Johnson is a three time NASCAR Champion. While his on track efforts have been nothing short of magnificent his off track contributions to society through the Jimmie Johnson Foundation Permalink -- click for full blog post "Jimmie Johnson" |
