NASCAR defines a short track as any track less than one mile in length. NASCAR fans know that short track racing is defined by bumping and banging, short tempers and fast action. Ask NASCAR fans to name their favorite race track and more than half will name a short track even though only 6 of the 36 races are held on the three remaining short tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. Here they are in order by popularity and excitement.
1. Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway bills itself as "The World's Fastest Half Mile." This high-banked short track is very fast, very tight and very exciting. The racing here was once compared to jetfighters in a gymnasium. Way too much horsepower in close quarters makes for a thrilling show.The toughest ticket in NASCAR is the August race under the lights in Bristol and that's for a very good reason. It's always an incredible race. There is no doubt that Bristol Motor Speedway tops this list.
