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Dover International Speedway

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Watch Out For The Monster Mile

The Monster Mile has been in Dover since 1969. Originally known as Dover Downs, it has been a NASCAR only facility since 1971. They truly believe in the fan experience here and maximizing that is their goal. With the opening of the Monster Bridge, they have achieved that goal for sure. The Monster Bridge sits over Turn 3, and allows 56 lucky fans to have seats about 30 feet off the track and the action goes under them all day long. How sweet would that be to get to watch a race form there? Someday I will!!

The Homestretch At Dover International Speedway

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A Brief History Of Dover International Speedway

Dover International Speedway is a NASCAR-sanctioned race track located in Dover, Delaware, owned by, and serving as the corporate headquarters of, Dover Motorsports, Inc. It is co-located with a harness racing track, Dover Downs, and shares the complex with Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. At one time both the entertainment complex and the speedway were owned by the publicly traded Dover Downs Entertainment, but they have since been split into two separate companies.

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.

(...from Wikipedia)

1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware, 19903

Dover International Speedway On The Internet

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Where Is Dover, Delaware?

How Do I Get To Dover International Speedway If I'm Driving?

Do You Need To Fly To Delaware?

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Philadelphia International is the closest airport at just over 51 miles away from Dover.

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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: 1
Number of Households: 0
Average House Value: $0
Average Income per Household: $0
Elevation: 36 ft

Population Breakdown:

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What Is The Weather Like In Dover, Delaware?

Current weather conditions in Dover, DE (19903)

Local Pollen Reports

69°F (Feels like 69°F)

Last update: 5/27/12 3:55 AM EDT

Humidity: 99%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 69°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.11in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
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Today


Partly Cloudy
High: 86°F
Low: 68°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM

Monday
May 28 


Isolated T-Storms
High: 87°F
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM

Tuesday
May 29 


Partly Cloudy
High: 86°F
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM

Wednesday
May 30 


Partly Cloudy
High: 79°F
Low: 66°F
Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM

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The Physics Of Speed

All NASCAR fans have asked the same question: "Why isn't my favorite driver winning?" Now you can find out what else NASCAR is about (other than "Go fast, turn left, don't wreck"). And, if you're curious as to why racecars don't have mufflers, how "bump drafting" works, or what in the world "Let's go up a pound on the right rear and add half a round of wedge" means, "The Physics of NASCAR" is a must read.
The Physics of NASCAR: How to Make Steel + Gas + Rubber = Speed

The Physics of NASCAR: How to Make Steel + Gas + Rubber = Speed

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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 Jun 5, 2008 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    I haven't been to a Texas Motor Speedway race I'm afraid. But I'd like to now!
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