Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, AZ.
Phoenix International Raceway is a 1 mile Tri-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 Phoenix International Raceway was in 1988.
2012 NASCAR Cup Races at Phoenix International Raceway
- Subway Fresh Fit 500 on 03-04-2012 (Race #2)
- Kobalt Tools 500 on 11-11-2012 (Race #35)
| TOP 10 POLE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Newman | 4 |
| 2 | Carl Edwards | 3 |
| 2 | Rusty Wallace | 3 |
| 2 | Jeff Gordon | 3 |
| 5 | Geoffrey Bodine | 2 |
| 5 | Ken Schrader | 2 |
| 5 | Bill Elliott | 2 |
| 5 | Mark Martin | 2 |
| 9 | Sterling Marlin | 1 |
| 9 | Casey Atwood | 1 |
| RACE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 4 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | 2 |
| 2 | Kevin Harvick | 2 |
| 2 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | 2 |
| 2 | Jeff Gordon | 2 |
| 2 | Davey Allison | 2 |
| 2 | Jeff Burton | 2 |
| 8 | Alan Kulwicki | 1 |
| 8 | Dale Jarrett | 1 |
| 8 | Matt Kenseth | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Phoenix International Raceway
Blog Posts: Phoenix International Raceway
- 2012 Phoenix, Subway Fresh Fit 500
- 2011 Phoenix, Kobalt Tools 500
- New Practice Session Strategy
- Game Changers For The Subway Fresh Fit 500
- 2011 Phoenix Subway Fresh Fit 500
Phoenix International Raceway Track Facts
- Track Length: 1 Miles
- Track Shape: Tri-oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: Checker 500 on 11-06-1988
- Last Race: Subway Fresh Fit 500 on 03-04-2012
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 32
- Qualifying Record: Carl Edwards, 137.279 mph on 02-27-2011
- Race Record: Tony Stewart (Pontiac) 118.132 mph on 11-07-1999
- Largest Purse: $5,040,864 for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on 03-04-2012
- Most Cautions: 11 at the Checker Auto Parts 500 on 11-07-2004
- Most Caution Laps: 66 at the Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Havoline on 11-02-2003
- Least Cautions: 2 at the Checker Auto Parts / Dura Lube 500 on 11-07-1999
- Least Caution Laps: 10 at the Checker Auto Parts / Dura Lube 500 on 11-07-1999
- Most Lead Changes: 28 at the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on 02-27-2011
- Least Lead Changes: 1 at the Checker 500 on 11-04-1990
- Most Wins: 4 - Jimmie Johnson
- Most Poles: 4 - Ryan Newman
- Most Top Fives: 12 - Mark Martin
- Most Top Tens: 20 - Mark Martin


