Topic: Phoenix International Raceway
AP News | 2009-11-16 07:32:54
Jimmie Johnson smiles after receiving the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 race at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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AP News | 2009-11-14 23:37:12
Driver Carl Edwards celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 auto race at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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ezinearticles.com | 2009-04-02 08:48:04
Phoenix International Raceway By Robert Vrabel In 1964 the Phoenix International Raceway was literally carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains. The PIR is uniquely shaped in a tri-oval with a curve in the backstretch between turns two and three. In 2005 a tunnel was constructed under turn four to give access to the infield. A fan favorite ...
ezinearticles.com | 2009-02-27 22:59:33
NASCAR Tracks - The Phoenix International Raceway By Chris DiCicco The Phoenix International Raceway hosts a variety of NASCAR and IRL events throughout the year. The Phoenix International Raceway was opened in 1988, and the Checkers Auto Parts course is 312 miles long - which equals 312 laps - and last year's race had an average speed of 103 MPH. For all ...
