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There are several long and fast tracks in NASCAR. The first track is the Talladega Super speedway. The Talladega Super speedway is located in Lincoln, AL. This track is about 2.66 miles in length. This length allows the drivers to drive at the top speed of around 191. It is the longest speedway is NASCAR. It is done in an oval shape so when a person is driving on the track they will have to turn at a 33 degree angle. This track was built in 1969. This speedway is one of the only tracks that makes the drivers run with a restrictor plate on their car. This helps explain it more.

The second track is the Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona International Speedway is located in Daytona, FL. This track is about 2.5 miles in length. Therefore, it is about the same as the Talladega racetrack so the drivers can drive at the top speed of 191. It is the second longest track in NASCAR. It is designed in an oval shape so the person that is driving on the track has to turn at a 31 degree angle. This track was built in 1959. This track is the other one that makes the drivers use the restrictor plates on their car.

The third track is the Pocono Raceway. The Pocono Raceway is located in Long Pond, PA. This track is about 2.5 miles in length. Therefore, it is the exact length as the Daytona International Speedway. It is tied for the second longest track in NASCAR. It is designed in an oval shape so that when a person is driving on the track they will have to turn at a 31 degree angle. It top speed is also 191 at this track too. This track was built in 1974.

These are the top three longest and fastest tracks in NASCAR.