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Thompson Speedway
Thompson Speedway in Thompson, CT
Thompson 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 Thompson Speedway was in 1951 and the last Cup Series race was in 1970.
Top 10 Pole Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Isaac | 1 |
| 1 | Neil Cole | 1 |
| 1 | David Pearson | 1 |
Race Winners
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Isaac | 1 |
| 1 | Neil Cole | 1 |
| 1 | David Pearson | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Thompson Speedway
| Date | Race Name | Winner | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-09-70 | Thompson 200 | Bobby Isaac | 1 | Dodge | 1/7 | 3 |
| 07-10-69 | Thompson 200 | David Pearson | 1 | Ford | 2/13 | 4 |
| 10-12-51 | 1951-32 | Neil Cole | 1 | Oldsmobile | 1/3 | 4 |
Thompson Speedway Track Facts
- Track Length: .5 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Short Track
- First Race: 1951-32 on 10-12-1951
- Last Race: Thompson 200 on 07-09-1970
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 3
- Qualifying Record: David Pearson, 99.800 mph on 07-10-1969
- Race Record: David Pearson (1969 Ford) 89.498 mph on 07-10-1969
- Largest Purse: $16,800 for the Thompson 200 on 07-09-1970
- Most Cautions: 2 at the Thompson 200 on 07-10-1969
- Most Caution Laps: 13 at the Thompson 200 on 07-10-1969
- Least Cautions: 1 at the 1951-32 on 10-12-1951
- Least Caution Laps: 3 at the 1951-32 on 10-12-1951
- Most Lead Changes: 4 at the 1951-32 on 10-12-1951
- Least Lead Changes: 3 at the Thompson 200 on 07-09-1970
- Most Wins: 1 - Bobby Isaac
- Most Poles: 1 - Bobby Isaac
- Most Top Fives: 1 - Richard Petty
- Most Top Tens: 2 - James Hylton
