Talladega Super Speedway
In the 1960s, Bill France Sr., wanted to build a racetrack that was faster and longer than the Daytona International Speedway (where the Daytona 500 is held). The result was the Talladega Super Speedway in Alabama. The 2.66-mile long track opened in 1969 at the cost of $4 million. The first race at the huge Talladega Speedway was so tough on tires that all of NASCAR's top drivers refused to compete. This forced France to hire substitute drivers.
Despite the auspicious beginning, Talladega Super Speedway tickets have been sold to hundreds of NASCAR races over the years. Currently, the track hosts two Sprint Cup races a year as well as single races by the Nationwide Series, Camping World Truck Series, and ARCA.
Not only is the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR's longest track it's also one its fastest. Due to the high speeds and the fact that drivers often race three-wide, there's always the threat of a multi-car crash. This perpetually pending accident has been dubbed by fans, drivers, and broadcasters as "The Big One." While rare, "The Big One" has been known to include dozens of cars.
As of 2011, Dale Earnhardt holds most of the major records at the Talladega Motor Speedway including most wins, most top 5s, and most top 10s. Davey Allison and Brian Vickers both won their first NASCAR races at this track.
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