Top 15 Most Legendary Tracks in NASACR

15. Chicagoland Speedway (Joliet, IL)

One track that no-longer has a place in the NASCAR race schedule, the historical venue remains a fan favorite. The track isn’t either too old or to new, putting it a selective group, and over the years it has produced iconic rivalries like Kyle Busch vs Kyle Larson as well some super close finishes.

14. Daytona Road Course (Daytona Beach, FL)

It has a mixed relationship with the NASCAR fans, as it often gets overshadowed by the mega Oval. But the track always gets something special out of the drivers due to the Road Course-Super Speedway combination.

13. Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen, NY)

‘The Glen’ is one of the best if not the best road course NASCAR has ever raced in. The performance over the years by the likes of Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, and Chase Elliott has given it’s a special place among fans.

12. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway (Nashville, TN)

The name screens history, NASCAR roots and pure old-school racing. Unfortunately, the track no-longer features in any national series racing schedule despite increasing demands from the fans.

11. Martinsville Speedway (Martinsville, VA)

Just the name is enough to prove how special is Martinsville short track is for the NASCAR community. Since it’s opening in 1947, the track has produced some of the best adrenalin rushing moments of the sport

10. Rockingham Speedway (Rockingham, NC)

Yet another track that lost its Cup slot owing to the cars no longer suiting the style of racing that the track demands. The warn-out surface and old-school features is something the fans craves for.

9. New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon, NH)

Known as “The Magic Mile.” New Hampshire has been the venue for some of the best playoff moments the sport has seen. It is special place for the fans and drivers from the Northeast.

8. Auto Club Speedway (Fontana, CA)

The worn-out 2-mile surface created some of the best multi-groove racing in recent history. It’s where Kyle Larson got his first Cup win and Jimmie Johnson dominated. Now the track is under re-construction and fans are expecting the new venue is going to be on the same level.

7. Michigan International Speedway (Brooklyn, MI)

The track is famous for high-speed racing with big stakes. The Ford and Chevrolet battles have been legendary at the track. The wide racing surface allows for incredible restarts and drafting battles.

6. Atlanta Motor Speedway (Hampton, GA)

The pre-repave Atlanta was a driver’s track—slick, worn out, and fast. Fans loved the raw racing. Kevin Harvick maiden emotional first win after Dale Sr.’s death makes it really special. After the repave, the track offers the most chaotic and entertaining events in the schedule.

5. North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC)

Closed in 1996, revived in 2023 with the All-Star race, NWS is one of NASCAR most loved track for generations despite it being inactive. Its return brought a wave of nostalgia and proved how deeply fans care about NASCAR’s roots.

4. Darlington Raceway (Darlington, SC)

“The Lady in Black” and the venue of the Southern 500 has witnessed some of NASCAR’s bets moments. Narrow, fast and home of the famous Darlington Stripe, the track has earned the respect of everyone in the community.

3. Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)

A coliseum of chaos. It’s tight, fast, and produces non-stop action. The track has seen dirt events, night races, day races and some big moments that involves the like of Dale Earnhardt Sr.

2. Talladega Superspeedway (Talladega, AL)

Home of the “Big One” and heart-pounding three-wide racing. It's where legends are made amidst chaos of pure Superspeedway racing. The fastest track on NASCAR needs no introduction.

1. Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, FL)

The crown jewel. The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s Super Bowl. Richard Petty’s dominance to Dale Earnhardt finally winning in 1998, it has featured so many moments, making it the most hallowed ground in stock car racing.