Pikes Peak International Raceway
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| Location | Fountain, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 62,000 |
| Owner | International Speedway Corporation |
| Address | 16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain, Colorado, 80817 |
| Oval | |
| Length | 1.609 km (1.0 miles) |
| Banking | Turns - 10° |
Pikes Peak International Raceway is a racetrack located in Fountain, Colorado, south of Colorado Springs and north of Pueblo. Before its closure in 2005, the track hosted races in several series including the Indy Racing League and NASCAR's Busch (now Nationwide) Series and Craftsman Truck Series.
In addition to its one-mile, D-shaped oval, the infield forms part of a 1.3-mile road course. Its grandstand capacity is 42,000, with a further 20,000 able to be seated in the infield for road races.
On September 30, 2005, it was announced that the track had been bought by the International Speedway Corporation. ISC shut the facility down in November of that year and petitioned NASCAR to move the track's Busch Series date to Martinsville Speedway for 2006. [1]
It was announced on July 24, 2008 that the track would reopen under new ownership. There are plans to have an event as soon as Labor Day weekend.
IRL Series race history
NASCAR Busch Series history
| Season | Winning Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Matt Kenseth | Chevrolet |
| 1999 | Andy Santerre | Chevrolet |
| 2000 | Jeff Green | Chevrolet |
| 2001 | Jeff Purvis | Chevrolet |
| 2002 | Hank Parker Jr. | Dodge |
| 2003 | Scott Wimmer | Chevrolet |
| 2004 | Greg Biffle | Ford |
| 2005 | David Green | Ford |
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race history
| Season | Winning Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ron Hornaday | Chevrolet |
| 1999 | Mike Wallace | Ford |
| 2000 | Greg Biffle | Ford |
| 2001 | Joe Ruttman | Dodge |
| 2002 | Mike Bliss | Chevrolet |
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