Best NASCAR track

[V8mate]

Which is the best track? (from a spectator's perspective)

I'll let you define 'best', e.g. track more interesting than a standard oval, best for viewing the action, fastest, etc.

[Matt Harper]

Spectating - Bristol TN - is probably the best for spectators, but it's a (short)oval.

Fastest - Daytona FL - Tri-oval stands are higher than at Talladega, so you can see the entire track from the top, so spectating's good here too. It has a distinct atmosphere about the place during the cup races, that isn't evident at the Rolex 24. Daytona (and twin, Talladega), need big crowds to make them come alive. I was at the Coke Zero 400 last weekend and the back stretch stands were completely empty - sign of the times, I guess. Again, an oval (of sorts)

Most interesting - Watkins Glen NY - Great, Brands Hatch-like track, lots of elevation changes and one of the USA's finest road courses. Cup teams usually field a few ringers for this race. You can't see the entire circuit from anywhere there, though.

[belleair302]

Charlotte Motor Speedway is fun. Watkins Glen just because of its stunning location. Darlington SC is pretty good too.

[dvs_dave]

I've only been to the one local to me and I thought it was pretty well excecuted. Chicagoland Speedway. It's not far from town either.