Islip Speedway
Islip Speedway in Islip, NY.
Islip Speedway is a .2 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 Islip Speedway was in 1964 and the last Cup Series race was in 1971.
| TOP 10 POLE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Petty | 2 |
| 2 | Billy Wade | 1 |
| 2 | Buddy Baker | 1 |
| 2 | Marvin Panch | 1 |
| 2 | Tom Pistone | 1 |
| RACE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Allison | 2 |
| 1 | Richard Petty | 2 |
| 3 | Billy Wade | 1 |
| 3 | Marvin Panch | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Islip Speedway
| Date | Race Name | Winner (#) | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-15-71 | Islip 250 | Richard Petty | 1 | Plymouth | 0/0 | 0 |
| 07-07-68 | Islip 300 | Bobby Allison | 5 | Chevrolet | 1/3 | 3 |
| 07-15-67 | Islip 300 | Richard Petty | 1 | Plymouth | 5/29 | 5 |
| 07-16-66 | 1966-33 | Bobby Allison | 7 | Chevrolet | 0/0 | 2 |
| 07-14-65 | 1965-32 | Marvin Panch | 1 | Ford | 0/0 | 0 |
| 07-15-64 | 1964-39 | Billy Wade | 1 | Mercury | 1/0 | 2 |
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Islip Speedway Track Facts
- Track Length: .2 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: 1964-39 on 07-15-1964
- Last Race: Islip 250 on 07-15-1971
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 6
- Qualifying Record: Tom Pistone, 55.919 mph on 07-16-1966
- Race Record: Richard Petty (1971 Plymouth) 49.925 mph on 07-15-1971
- Largest Purse: $8,685 for the Islip 250 on 07-15-1971
- Most Cautions: 5 at the Islip 300 on 07-15-1967
- Most Caution Laps: 29 at the Islip 300 on 07-15-1967
- Least Cautions: 1 at the 1964-39 on 07-15-1964
- Least Caution Laps: 0 at the 1964-39 on 07-15-1964
- Most Lead Changes: 5 at the Islip 300 on 07-15-1967
- Least Lead Changes: 0 at the 1965-32 on 07-14-1965
- Most Wins: 2 - Bobby Allison
- Most Poles: 2 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Fives: 4 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Tens: 5 - Neil Castles
