Tower Seating (Talladega - Gadsden Tower) If you want a phenomenal sight line not just on the track but in the background then tower is certainly the place to go. You can see all of the action without having to watch a hair of it on TV.

Bring your favorite food/drinks, but NO glass or ceramic of any kind will be permitted.

2.660 mi Talladega is the longest NASCAR oval, with a length of 2.660 mi (4.281 km), compared to the Daytona International Speedway, which is 2.500 mi (4.023 km) long. The total peak capacity of Talladega is around 175,000 spectators, with the main grandstand capacity being about 80,000.

1997: Mark Martin won the fastest NASCAR race ever run at Talladega Superspeedway, and the fastest NASCAR race in history when he averaged 188.354 mph in 2 and half hours.

As you can probably tell, we tend to prefer higher grandstand seats over lower grandstand seats since they provide better overall views of the entire race - but that doesn't mean lower grandstand seats should be completely dismissed.

Bill Elliott Race lap record: 0:44.998 seconds Bill Elliott with Melling Racing (MENCS) 1987. Capacity 80,000. Major Races – Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Geico 500, 1000Bulbs.com 500 | Xfinity Series: MoneyLion 300 | Truck Series: Fr8 Auctions 250 | ARCA Racing Series: General Tire 200.

FOR NASCAR EVENTS ONLY: Soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 14"x14"x14" are permitted. A combination of any of these items will be permitted with the exception of one soft-sided cooler per guest. No glass. Cooling tip - freeze plastic water bottles before arrival to store in your bag or soft-sided cooler.

Pre-packaged and sealed food and beverage items are welcome at NASCAR tracks, so there's no reason to break the bank on concession food – regardless of how tasty it may be.

Daytona International Speedway (2.5 miles) and Talladega Superspeedway (2.66 miles) are the only two tracks NASCAR defines as “superspeedways.” Both are humungous ovals, and both have used restrictor plates in the past (and currently tapered spacers) to keep the speed of the car in check.

Track Note: Daytona and Talladega are plate tracks but they race differently. Daytona is much more narrow and Talladega is a lot wider.

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Bill Elliott's 212-mph performance during qualifying for the Winston 500 at Talladega in 1987 has stood the test of time. In the world of NASCAR, where speed rules all, being fast is a crucial fundamental of the sport.