Augusta International Speedway
Augusta International Speedway in Augusta, GA.
Augusta International Speedway is a .5 mile Oval. It falls in the category of Short Track (an oval racetrack that is 1 mile or less in length.).
The first NASCAR Cup Series race at Augusta International Speedway was in 1962 and the last Cup Series race was in 1969.
| TOP 10 POLE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Isaac | 3 |
| 2 | Joe Weatherly | 2 |
| 2 | Ned Jarrett | 2 |
| 4 | Richard Petty | 1 |
| 4 | Jack Smith | 1 |
| 4 | Dick Hutcherson | 1 |
| 4 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | 1 |
| 4 | Bobby Allison | 1 |
| RACE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Weatherly | 2 |
| 1 | Richard Petty | 2 |
| 1 | Bobby Isaac | 2 |
| 1 | David Pearson | 2 |
| 5 | Dick Hutcherson | 1 |
| 5 | Fred Lorenzen | 1 |
| 5 | Ned Jarrett | 1 |
| 5 | Darel Dieringer | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Augusta International Speedway
| Date | Race Name | Winner (#) | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-19-69 | 1969-50 | Bobby Isaac | 1 | Dodge | 0/0 | 2 |
| 03-16-69 | Cracker 200 | David Pearson | 3 | Ford | 1/10 | 1 |
| 10-05-68 | Augusta 200 | David Pearson | 3 | Ford | 1/0 | 1 |
| 05-03-68 | Dixie 250 | Bobby Isaac | 1 | Dodge | 0/0 | 2 |
| 11-13-67 | Augusta 300 | Richard Petty | 3 | Plymouth | 2/0 | 1 |
| 11-14-66 | Georgia Cracker 300 | Richard Petty | 1 | Plymouth | 3/22 | 6 |
| 08-15-65 | 1965-40 | Dick Hutcherson | 2 | Ford | 2/12 | 1 |
| 11-01-64 | Jaycee 300 | Darel Dieringer | 5 | Mercury | 6/45 | 7 |
| 04-04-63 | 1963-14 | Ned Jarrett | 3 | Ford | 0/0 | 1 |
| 09-13-62 | 1962-49 | Fred Lorenzen | 4 | Ford | 0/0 | 2 |
| 07-17-62 | 1962-33 | Joe Weatherly | 4 | Pontiac | 0/0 | 0 |
| 06-19-62 | 1962-26 | Joe Weatherly | 1 | Pontiac | 0/0 | 0 |
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Augusta International Speedway Track Facts
- Track Length: .5 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: 1962-26 on 06-19-1962
- Last Race: 1969-50 on 10-19-1969
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 12
- Qualifying Record: Bobby Isaac, 86.901 mph on 03-16-1969
- Race Record: Bobby Isaac (1969 Dodge) 78.740 mph on 10-19-1969
- Largest Purse: $9,400 for the Jaycee 300 on 11-01-1964
- Most Cautions: 6 at the Jaycee 300 on 11-01-1964
- Most Caution Laps: 45 at the Jaycee 300 on 11-01-1964
- Least Cautions: 1 at the Augusta 200 on 10-05-1968
- Least Caution Laps: 0 at the Augusta 300 on 11-13-1967
- Most Lead Changes: 7 at the Jaycee 300 on 11-01-1964
- Least Lead Changes: 0 at the 1962-26 on 06-19-1962
- Most Wins: 2 - Joe Weatherly
- Most Poles: 3 - Bobby Isaac
- Most Top Fives: 9 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Tens: 9 - Richard Petty
