Talladega Superspeedway

At Talladega Superspeedway: History • Construction began on what was then known as the Alabama International Motor Speedway on May 23, 1968. • The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was held on Sept. 14, 1969. • The track name was changed to Talladega Superspeedway in 1989. • The first NASCAR Nationwide Series race was held on July 25, 1992. • The second NASCAR Sprint Cup Talladega race was moved from July to October in 1997. • Talladega Superspeedway completed its fourth repaving on Sept. 19, 2006. • The first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race was held on Oct. 7, 2006. Courtesy: NASCAR