Lowe's Motor Speedway
Concord, NC
Distance: 1.5 miles
External Website: www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
One of three superspeedways constructed in 1960, the track provided the foundation for Bruton Smith's Speedway Motorsports Inc. During its existence, the speedway has accumulated a list of firsts. In 1984, it became the only sports facility in America to offer year-round living accommodations. Eight years later it became the first modern superspeedway to host night auto racing. It also offered the first luxurious Speedway Club. In 2009, the speedway celebrates the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600.
Year Opened: 1960
Location Concord, NC
First Cup Race: World 600; June 19, 1960
Distance: 1.5 miles
Frontstretch: 1,980 feet
Backstretch: 1,500 feet
Degree of banking:
Turns 1-4: 24 degrees
Frontstretch: 5 degrees
Backstretch: 5 degrees
First Race Distance: 600 miles
First Race No. of Laps: 400
Second Race Distance: 500 miles
Second Race No. of Laps: 334
Seating Capacity: 165,000
Tickets: (800) 455-3267
Starts: 15
Poles: 3
Wins: 5
Top 5: 8
Top 10: 12
Laps Led: 1,236