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Talladega Superspeedway Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega, AL, was chosen in the 1960s for its ideal location and access. With Bill Ward's help, NASCAR founder Bill France secured land near a former airport. Construction began on May 23, 1968, and the first race occurred on September 13, 1969. Ken Rush won the 'Bama 400, and Richard Brickhouse won the first NASCAR Cup Series race, the Talladega 500.
Location
Talladega, US
Timezone
America/Chicago
Length
4.281 KM
Turns
4
Opened
Sep 13, 1969

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