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Phoenix International Raceway History

By Leon, on November 10th, 2010%

(photo courtesy Leon Hammack)

In 1964 Dave MacDonald won the first race at PIR – a 155 mile sports car event on the 2.5 mi road course. A.J. Foyt won the first oval race – a 100-mile USAC event at an average speed of 107.536 mph.

Due to a change in focus by the track’s current . . . → Read More: Phoenix International Raceway History

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Phoenix Increases Distance Of Race

By Leon, on April 10th, 2010%

(photo courtesy Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

When there has been some talk on NASCAR’s part to shorten some of the races, the exact opposite has occurred at Phoenix this weekend.  The Subway Fresh Fit 500 has been increased 100 kilometers to The Subway Fresh Fit 600.  Phoenix likes to measure their races in . . . → Read More: Phoenix Increases Distance Of Race

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Turn Out The Lights…..!

By Leon, on November 16th, 2009%

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The HMS #48 Lowe’s Chevy driven by Jimmie Johnson rebounded in the ultimate fashion Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway’s Checkers O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 in Avondale, AZ!  In what has come to be traditional #48 Lowe’s Chevy Chase productivity, the team responded after a horrible previous race . . . → Read More: Turn Out The Lights…..!

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