two NASCAR Cup Series.
Currently, Dover hosts two NASCAR Cup Series races, two NASCAR Cup Series events, one Truck Series and one NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race per NASCAR season.
How many races are at Dover Speedway?
Instead of two races each year in NASCAR’s Cup series, as took place for 50 years from 1971-2020, now there is only one. And it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Dover might drop off the schedule entirely in the coming years, much like races at Chicagoland and Kentucky Speedway did beginning in 2021.
Is there a NASCAR race in Dover?
NASCAR returns to Dover Motor Speedway in 2023 for another tripleheader weekend of racing, continuing a tradition at the Monster Mile that began in 1969. Dover Motor Speedway hosts its next NASCAR weekend on April 28-30, 2023, including the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, April 30.
What date is NASCAR in Dover Delaware?
DOVER – NASCAR will return to the capital of the First State when Dover Motor Speedway hosts a tripleheader weekend of racing on April 28-30, 2023, culminating with the headline Cup Series race on Sunday, April 30.
Is there a NASCAR race in Dover in September?
Race-lovers, start your engines! NASCAR is returning to Dover International Speedway, for an amazing tripleheader weekend that includes the NASCAR Cup Series. It all kicks off on Thursday, September 28 with a free NASCAR hauler parade that will wind through downtown Dover before ending up at the track that afternoon!
Is Dover Speedway closing?
DOVER – Dover Motorsports, the parent company of Dover International Speedway and one of the last independent owners of a top-tier NASCAR racetrack, is officially no more, after its planned sale closed Wednesday.
Which NASCAR track is the biggest?
Talladega Superspeedway
The biggest NASCAR oval is Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. It measures at 2.66 miles. For all NASCAR tracks, Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is the longest. The road course hosts the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series once per year and is 4.048 miles.
What is the new NASCAR schedule for 2022?
NASCAR schedule 2022
| Date | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 7 | FireKeepers Casino 400 | Kevin Harvick |
| Aug. 14 | Federated Auto Parts 400 | Kevin Harvick |
| Aug. 21 | Go Bowling at the Glen | Kyle Larson |
| Aug. 27 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Austin Dillon |
Why is Dover called the Monster Mile?
From 2007 through 2009 the speedway received an upgrade — “The Monster Makeover” — that expanded the track’s facilities. In 2008, during the makeover, a 46-foot fiberglass creature was built outside the racetrack, and named Miles the Monster.
Does NASCAR race in Delaware?
Delaware’s Quaint Villages is home to Dover International Speedway, a motorsports destination that has hosted Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races each year since 1969.
Who won Dover 2022?
Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott claims Dover victory; all four Hendrick cars in 2022 win column. NASCAR Cup Series standings leader Chase Elliott earned his first victory of the season in Monday’s weather-delayed DuraMAX Drydene 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.
Is NASCAR coming back to Road America in 2022?
CHICAGO — The Cup Series will not return to Road America next year, a NASCAR executive confirmed Tuesday. The inaugural Chicago street course race will replace Road America on the Cup schedule next year. The Chicago event will be Sunday, July 2, 2023 on NBC.
Who won Dover race today 2022?
DOVER, Del. — Josh Berry led the final 55 laps to earn his first Xfinity Series win of 2022 at Dover Motor Speedway.
How long will the Dover race last?
approximately 2 hours
The Saturday NASCAR Xfinity Series race, is 200 laps and lasts approximately 2 hours.
Where is NASCAR racing this weekend 2022?
2022 NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND – Phoenix Raceway.
How fast do cars go at Dover Speedway?
Cars have 750 horsepower and more downforce this weekend as part of the new package for this season. That’s led to eye-popping speeds. Kurt Busch posted the fastest lap in Cup practice Friday at 168.445 mph. His lap was 4 mph faster than the track qualifying record of 164.444 mph set in June 2014 by Brad Keselowski.
Did Dover Speedway get sold?
The sale of Dover International Speedway is complete. It was announced just last month that Speedway Motorsports would acquire Dover Motorsports for $3.61 a share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $131.5 million.
Who bought Dover Motor Speedway?
Speedway Motorsports
Speedway Motorsports has completed its purchase of Dover Motorsports, the company announced Wednesday. The deal was completed at $3.61 per share price for all outstanding shares of Dover, effected by Speedco II, Inc, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports. It’s an approximate total equity value of $131.5 million.
When did Dover change to concrete?
September 19th 1994
The transition from asphalt to concrete began on September 19th 1994, just after the running of the SplitFire Spark Plug 500, won by Rusty Wallace. Melvin Joseph, former vice president and director of auto racing at Dover International Speedway, oversaw the project.
What is the nicest NASCAR track?
What Are The Best Race Tracks In NASCAR?
- Daytona International Speedway.
- Talladega Superspeedway.
- Bristol Motor Speedway.
- Martinsville Speedway.
- Darlington Raceway.
What is the smallest NASCAR track?
At . 526 miles in length, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit. Because of its small size, tight corners and unique shape – described most often as a paperclip – Martinsville offers some of the most exciting and close-quarters racing in the sport.