Dover Downs International Speedway

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Updated On :08 Apr, 2021

Full Name
Dover Downs International Speedway

Capacity
95,500

Type
Outdoor

Location
United States of America

Circuit
Anti clockwise

Circuit Type
Oval

Surface Type
Concrete

Length
1.6 km(Oval)

Dover Downs International Speedway (now known as Dover International Speedway), located in Delaware, United States is exactly one mile long and constructed in an oval shape. It is neither a superspeedway nor a short track. Unlike most of the circuits that are part of the National Associations for Stock Car Auto Racing and NASCAR that are made of asphalt, this speedway is made of concrete. It has been hosting NASCAR events since 1969. Initially, the surface was made of asphalt but in 1995, it was rebuilt with concrete. The nickname of the speedway "Monster Mile" is given by Denis McGlynn (owner of the Melvin L. Joseph Construction Company, Inc. that rebuilt the surface of the circuit) as the concrete surface is much harder than asphalt surface.

Trivia

The monster is replicated in the trophy for the winner, on the tickets and as memorabilia. There is also a gigantic 46-feet fiberglass structure of a Monster (which is also a mascot of the speedway) just outside the race track.

Significance

American professional stock car racing driver Jimmie Kenneth Johnson has won a total of 10 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series.
Every weekend, the fans are allowed to visit the 46-foot tall Monster monument which is situated at the Victory Plaza.
According to the drivers who have driven at the speedway till now, this is one of the most challenging tracks.
July 2012 has been marked the first Firefly Music Festival at the speedway where 48 national music acts were hosted over three days.