Homestead-Miami Speedway

Though Homestead-Miami Speedway opened in the fall of 1995, the 1.5-mile oval didn't host its first Winston Cup event until November of 1999, after the track had already undergone a major reconfiguration of its four corners.

Originally designed to resemble a "mini-Indianapolis" with flat, squared-off turns and short chutes at each end, the Florida speedway now features a much different look as a continuous-turn oval.

Located near U.S. Highway 1 approximately 25 miles south of Miami International Airport, the track was developed by Ralph Sanchez and H. Wayne Huizenga. In 1997, Penske Motorsports and International Speedway Corporation came aboard as partners, and today ISC owns the facility. The racing complex boasts perhaps the most distinctive appearance on the Nextel Cup circuit with its Art Deco architectural style.

After hosting NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series and Busch Series during its first few years of operation, Homestead held its first Winston Cup event in November of 1999. Tony Stewart won the inaugural race and successfully defended his win the following year. Steve Park won the pole for the 2000 Pennzoil with a track-record run of 156.440 mph (34.518 seconds). In addition to NASCAR races, Homestead has proven an exciting venue for the world's top open-wheeled drivers.

Since opening in 1995, this track has drawn something around 300,000 people on an annual basis to its events. Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts the season-ending event, a race that might decide the NEXTEL Series championship.

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