Watch Out For The Monster Mile
The Homestretch At Dover International Speedway
A Brief History Of Dover International Speedway
In February 2002, Dover Downs Entertainment changed its name to Dover Motorsports following the spin-off of its gaming operations to its existing shareholders. As a result, the name of the track was changed from Dover Downs International Speedway to Dover International Speedway. Dover Motorsports, Inc. continues to maintain its corporate headquarters at the racetrack.
Dover is unique in many ways. It is exactly one mile long; technically this means that it is neither a superspeedway nor a short track. The speedway surface is concrete; most NASCAR track surfaces are asphalt. The concrete surface is notoriously hard on cars, bringing about its nickname of The Monster Mile.
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1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware, 19903
Dover International Speedway On The Internet
- NASCAR.com
- Dover International on The NASCAR site
- Dover International Speedway Official Site
- Official information and news about Dover International
NASCAR 2008 Schedule At Dover International Speedway
- May 30, 2008 - AAA Insurance 200, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
- May 31, 2008 - Heluva Good! 200, NASCAR Nationwide Series
- June 1, 2008 - Dover 400, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
- Sept. 19, 2008 - Sunoco 150, NASCAR Camping World Series
- Sept. 20, 2008 - RoadLoans.com 200, NASCAR Nationwide Series
- Sept. 21, 2008 - Dover 400, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Dover International Speedway Track Map
(Dover 400 is June 1, 2008)
NASCAR On DVD
ESPN: Ultimate NASCAR, Vol. 1: The Explosion - NASCAR's Rise
Amazon Price: $13.49 (as of 07/12/2009) 
ESPN: Ultimate NASCAR, Vol. 2 - The Dirt, The Cars, Speed and Danger
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ESPN: Ultimate NASCAR, Vol. 3 - Greatest Drivers, Biggest Races, Hottest Rivalries
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ESPN Ultimate NASCAR, Vol. 4: Defining Moments
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NASCAR - The IMAX Experience
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NASCAR Records At Texas Motor Speedway
As of 10/21/07
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying: Jeremy Mayfield, 22.288 sec. (161.522 mph), 2004
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race: Mark Martin, 132.719 mph, September 21, 1997
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying: David Green, 22.797 sec. (157.915 mph), 2004
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Race: Brian Vickers, 133.154 mph, September 20, 2003
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying: David Starr, 22.846 sec. (157.577 mph), 2005
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race: Ted Musgrave, 104.545 mph, May 31, 2002
Where Is Dover, Delaware?
How Do I Get To Dover International Speedway If I'm Driving?
Do You Need To Fly To Delaware?
You can check on flights, cars, and hotels (or any combination of them) right here.
Philadelphia International is the closest airport at just over 51 miles away from Dover.
What Is Dover, DE All About?
Some hometown stat's on the home of The Monster Mile.
The population of 19903 is 1.
That's #34088 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
0% of the population is white, which is 74 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 19903 is $0, which is $29,698 less than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $0. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of -100% from the typical value.
Men make up 0% of the population, and the typical age in this part of DE is 0.
Stats about: Dover, DE
Population: 1Number of Households: 0
Average House Value: $0
Average Income per Household: $0
Elevation: 36 ft
Population Breakdown:
What Is The Weather Like In Dover, Delaware?
Current weather conditions in Dover, DE (19903)
Local Pollen Reports
76°F (Feels like 80°F)
Last update: 7/12/09 7:55 AM EDT
Humidity: 84%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.95in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 8mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Fair
High: 86°F
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Monday
Jul 13
Partly Cloudy
High: 85°F
Low: 66°F
Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Tuesday
Jul 14
Mostly Sunny
High: 83°F
Low: 65°F
Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Wednesday
Jul 15
Mostly Sunny
High: 82°F
Low: 72°F
Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Full NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Schedule
- 2/09/08 ~~ Budweiser Shootout ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/14/08 ~~ Gatorade Duel 1 & 2 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/17/08 ~~ Daytona 500 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/24/08 ~~ Auto Club 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 3/02/08 ~~ UAW Dodge 400 ~~ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- 3/09/08 ~~ Kobalt Tools 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 3/16/08 ~~ Food City 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 3/30/08 ~~ Goody's Cool Orange 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 4/06/08 ~~ Samsung 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 4/12/08 ~~ Subway Fresh 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 4/27/08 ~~ Aarons' 499 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 5/03/08 ~~ Crown Royal 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 5/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ Darlington Raceway
- 5/17/08 ~~ Sprint All-Star Challenge ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 5/25/08 ~~ Coca Cola 600 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 6/01/08 ~~ Autism Speaks 400 ~~ Dover Downs International Speedway
- 6/08/08 ~~ Pocono 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 6/15/08 ~~ Citizens Bank 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 6/22/08 ~~ Toyota/Save Mart 350 ~~ Infineon Raceway
- 6/29/08 ~~ Lenox Industrial Tools 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 7/05/08 ~~ Pepsi 400 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 7/12/08 ~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~ Chicagoland Speedway
- 7/27/08 ~~ Allstate 400 at the Brickyard ~~ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- 8/03/08 ~~ Pennsylvania 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 8/10/08 ~~ Centurion Boats at The Glen ~~ Watkins Glen International
- 8/17/08 ~~ 3M Performance 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 8/23/08 ~~ Sharpie 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 8/31/08 ~~ Sharp Aquos 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 9/06/08 ~~ Chevrolet Rock & Roll 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 9/14/08 ~~ Sylvania 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 9/21/08 ~~ Dover 400 ~~ Dover International Speedway
- 9/28/08 ~~ Kansas 400 ~~ Kansas Speedway
- 10/05/08 ~~ UAW-Ford 500 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 10/11/08 ~~ Bank of America 500 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 10/19/08 ~~ Subway 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 10/26/08 ~~ Pep Boys Auto 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 11/02/08 ~~ Dickies 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 11/09/08 ~~ Checker Auto Parts 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 11/16/08 ~~ Ford 400 ~~ Homestead-Miami Speedway
The Physics Of Speed
The Physics of NASCAR: How to Make Steel + Gas + Rubber = Speed
Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 07/12/2009)
In this fast-paced investigation into the adrenaline-pumping world of NASCAR, a physicist with a passion uncovers what happens when the rubber hits the road and 800- horsepower vehicles compete at 190 miles per hour only inches from one another.
Fan Notes For Dover International Speedway
So, what do you think of Dover International Speedway? Have you ever been to a race here?
Is The Monster Mile your favorite track for NASCAR? If not, which one is?
Leave me a note here and let me know your thoughts and opinions, or just say hello.
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xtnshun wrote...
I haven't been to a Texas Motor Speedway race I'm afraid. But I'd like to now!
Posted June 05, 2008
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