Phoenix International Raceway
Where And About
Ownership: International Speedway Corp.
Opened: 1964.
One lap: 1 mile.
Configuration: Tri-oval.
Banking: 11 degrees in Turns 1-2, 9 degrees in Turns 3-4, 3 degrees on frontstretch, 9 degrees on backstretch.
Seating capacity: 76,800.
Records
Cup race: Tony Stewart, 118.132, 1999.
Cup qualifying: Rusty Wallace, 134.718, 2000.
2008 winners
Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil: Jimmie Johnson.
Subway Fresh Fit 500: Jimmie Johnson.
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