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NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesAarons 499, AMP Energy 500NASCAR Nationwide SeriesAarons 312NASCAR Camping World Truck SeriesMountain Dew 250ARCA RE/MAX SeriesFood World 250 Miles_first = True Layout1 = Tri-oval Surface = Asphalt Length_km = 4.28 Length_mi = 2.66 Turns = 3 Banking = Turns 1&2: 33�Turn 3: 32.4�Turn 4: 32.5�Tri-oval: 16.5�Back straight: 3� Record_time = 0:44.998 Record_driver = Bill Elliott Record_team = Melling Racing Record_year = 1987 Record_class = NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located in Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on an old abandoned airfield (Anniston Army Airfield). It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in the 1960s. Talladega is most known for its steep banking and the location of the start/finish line which is closer to turn one than at Daytona International Speedway. The track currently hosts the NASCAR series such as the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. Talladega Superspeedway is the longest NASCAR race track with a length of convert2.66mikm, and the track also has a seating capacity of 175,000 spectators.
Allias Name: "Dega"
Time: GMT-6
Birth Location: 3366 Speedway Boulevard,Lincoln, Alabama 35096, Talladega County, United States
Coordinates: coord333401.06N860357.85Wtype:landmarkdisplay=inline,title
Capacity: 175,000
Owner: International Speedway Corporation
Operator: International Speedway Corporation
Broke Ground: May 23, 1968
Opened: September 13, 1969
Construction Cost: US$ (United States dollar)4 million
Architect: Bill Ward and William France Sr.
Former Names: Alabama International Motor Speedway(1969-1989)