Savannah Speedway
Savannah Speedway in Savannah, GA.
Savannah 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 Savannah Speedway was in 1962 and the last Cup Series race was in 1970.
| TOP 10 POLE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Petty | 3 |
| 2 | Ned Jarrett | 2 |
| 3 | Rex White | 1 |
| 3 | Jimmy Pardue | 1 |
| 3 | Wendell Scott | 1 |
| 3 | John Sears | 1 |
| 3 | Bobby Isaac | 1 |
| RACE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Petty | 3 |
| 2 | Ned Jarrett | 2 |
| 3 | Jack Smith | 1 |
| 3 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | 1 |
| 3 | Joe Weatherly | 1 |
| 3 | Bobby Allison | 1 |
| 3 | Bobby Isaac | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Savannah Speedway
| Date | Race Name | Winner (#) | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-15-70 | Savannah 200 | Richard Petty | 1 | Plymouth | 1/4 | 2 |
| 10-17-69 | 1969-49 | Bobby Isaac | 1 | Dodge | 2/11 | 2 |
| 08-25-67 | 1967-39 | Richard Petty | 1 | Plymouth | 0/0 | 0 |
| 04-28-67 | 1967-15 | Bobby Allison | 5 | Chevrolet | 0/0 | 3 |
| 12-29-64 | Sunshine 200 | Richard Petty | 5 | Plymouth | 3/0 | 1 |
| 10-09-64 | 1964-57 | Ned Jarrett | 1 | Ford | 0/0 | 0 |
| 05-01-64 | Savannah 200 | LeeRoy Yarbrough | 4 | Plymouth | 0/0 | 1 |
| 07-10-63 | 1963-31 | Ned Jarrett | 2 | Ford | 0/0 | 1 |
| 07-20-62 | 1962-34 | Joe Weatherly | 6 | Pontiac | 0/0 | 0 |
| 03-17-62 | St. Patrick's Day 200 | Jack Smith | 4 | Pontiac | 3/0 | 4 |
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Savannah Speedway Track Facts
- Track Length: .5 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: St. Patrick's Day 200 on 03-17-1962
- Last Race: Savannah 200 on 03-15-1970
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 10
- Qualifying Record: Bobby Isaac, 86.095 mph on 10-17-1969
- Race Record: Richard Petty (1970 Plymouth) 82.418 mph on 03-15-1970
- Largest Purse: $7,675 for the 1969-49 on 10-17-1969
- Most Cautions: 3 at the St. Patrick's Day 200 on 03-17-1962
- Most Caution Laps: 11 at the 1969-49 on 10-17-1969
- Least Cautions: 1 at the Savannah 200 on 03-15-1970
- Least Caution Laps: 0 at the St. Patrick's Day 200 on 03-17-1962
- Most Lead Changes: 4 at the St. Patrick's Day 200 on 03-17-1962
- Least Lead Changes: 0 at the 1962-34 on 07-20-1962
- Most Wins: 3 - Richard Petty
- Most Poles: 3 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Fives: 8 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Tens: 8 - Richard Petty
