We all know Richmond International Raceway. I have always thought of it as the "Mini DAYTONA", since it is a "D"-Shaped Oval track, the same size as DAYTONA International Speedway, just smaller. So, is Richmond a short track, or a speedway.
The two shortest tracks in NASCAR are Bristol Motor Speedway, and the famous Martinsville Speedway. Both tracks are at least 1/2 of a mile long. I compared Richmond to DAYTONA, DAYTONA being a 2.5 mile track. Richmond is only 3/4 of a mile long, and has still gained a reputation for having some of the finest racing in NASCAR.
So, is Richmond a short track, or a speedway. I'd have to say that it's a mix of both. It has the shape of a Speedway, but the size of a slightly larger short track.
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