talladega super speedway updated 04.29.15      construction began on what was then known as the 'alabama international motor speedway', on 05.23.1968.    the first nascar cup race was held on 09.14.1969 and was won by richard brickhouse.    the name was changed to 'talladega superspeedway' in 1989. track specs: superspeedway: 2.66 mile tri-oval, 48 feet wide (12' apron) turns: banking 33°, length 3750', radius 1100' tri-oval: banking 18° front stretch: chute length 2150' (from turn to middle of tri-oval)    total length 4300', banking minimal for drainage only. back stretch: length 4000', banking minimal for drainage only. pit stalls: length 30', width 17'   • talladega super speedway.com • talladega speedway on wikipedia • racing-reference.info: dega winners throughout history talladega superspeedway 3366 speedway blvd. talladega, al., 35160 lat:33.579992 lng:-86.069444 these stats were culled from the internets, so they must be true.~ if you have additions or corrections, please do.   top of page • contact/send pictures