{"id":6407,"date":"2023-02-05T09:42:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T09:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/?p=6407"},"modified":"2023-02-05T10:09:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-05T10:09:09","slug":"what-is-the-fastest-track-in-nascar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/what-is-the-fastest-track-in-nascar\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Fastest Track In NASCAR?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While all NASCAR race cars are built to be equal ( well mostly) not all tracks are and from the half mile ovals of Martinsvilles to the sweeping turns of Talladega and road, dirt and now even Chicago’s street circuit all clustered in-between they all provide something different for race goes and fans during the season. As NASCAR is a sport built on speed, and plenty of it, <\/strong>we are taking a look at which NASCAR track is the fastest in the article below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is known for being the fastest NASCAR track, with a highest recorded speed of 204.5 mph in the last 5 years. The track is a 2-mile oval layout, with 18-20 degree banking, wide straights, and repaved surface, which all contribute to the high speeds achieved by drivers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now just before we jump into the meat and bones of which is the fastest NASCAR track<\/strong>, we have a quick mention for Talladega and its unbeatable record. Yes we know all about Bill Elliott’s flying lap, and even Rusty Wallace’s even more flying lap ( is this a thing?) but those were 30 years ago.<\/strong> Times, if not speeds have moved on, and with new cars, restrictor plates, and what speeds you are actually going to see on the track we take a look at the current fastest track (with some honorable mentions). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, and somewhat surprisingly, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is thought of to the current fastest track in NASCAR <\/strong>due to a few combining factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With all of these factors combined, Michigan International Speedway provides an ideal environment for NASCAR drivers to reach their top speeds and provides fans with exciting, fast-paced racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Look for Kevin Harvick on this track aiming to take 6 career victories here if you are reading this in 2023<\/strong>, it’s almost like a home track for him! ( the Firekeepers 400 is on August the 7th – in case you were wondering) <\/p>\n\n\n\n The top speed recorded at Michigan International Speedway, located in Brooklyn, Michigan, USA, is 212.809 mph, set by Bill Elliott in 1987. Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile (3.2 km) D-shaped oval track<\/a>, and is one of the faster tracks on the NASCAR circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A CART Race car did do the lap in 30.8 seconds but we are looking at NASCAR here, and obviously there are pretty dramatic differences <\/a><\/strong>between the two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although we touched on the reasons why Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is considered the fastest current tracks on the NASCAR we spell it out for you in the list below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n So for speed, although marginally, Michigan International Speedway sits at the top of the very fast pile. However many still think Talladega is the fastest <\/strong>NASCAR track<\/a> and we take a quick look, as we will have an article on this on its own, why Talladega is considered the fastest NASCAR track below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no doubting that Talladega Superspeedway, and the Daytona Superspeedway, are some of the fastest tracks in NASCAR. With long straights and high steep banking in the turns, Talladega has actually produced highest speeds<\/a><\/strong> recorded in NASCAR both officially and unofficially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is now a little different, and we wont labour the point as you likely know, if you dont you can check out the articles on fastest NASCAR ever<\/a><\/strong>, or the talladega article<\/a><\/strong> we have on the site, but quickly before restrictor plates were introduced NASCARs were much, MUCH faster, and they were slowed down to help make the sport safer for both drivers and spectators. – Look at the links for more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This explains why in the table below the top speed is actually 20+ miles an hour faster than Michigan, and Talladega or Daytona<\/strong> in the current NASCAR era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some Talladega Track Facts in the table below and a link to an article all about Talladega as well. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is The Fastest NASCAR Track Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is the Top Speed at Michigan International Speedway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why Is Michigan the Fastest NASCAR Track?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why is Talladega considered the Fastest NASCAR Track?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n