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Homestead

Ralph Sanchez opened his new oval in 1995 in the wake of Hurricane Andrew, which had devastated the Miami area.

Ralph Sanchez opened his new oval in 1995 in the wake of Hurricane Andrew, which had devastated the Miami area. The ultra-modern speedway’s grounds included 680 palm trees, and offered superb facilities for drivers, teams, and nearly 72,000 spectators. When the Champ Car World Series failed to draw the anticipated attendance, Homestead switched to the rival Indy Racing League in 2001. The track has also hosted a NASCAR race since 1999 which is now final race of the year and thus scene of the annual title decider. The 2.21-mile road course also held an FIA GT race for two years.

Modified Road Course

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Type

Permanent road course

Length

2.3 (Miles)

Type

Permanent road course

Length

2.4 (Miles)

Oval

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Type

Paved oval

Length

1.502 (Miles)

Change

Banking altered to progressive 18-20 degrees

Fastest Race Lap

San Hornish jr (Dallara IR2-Toyota), 24.6822s, 219.075 mph, Indycars, 2004

Fastest Qualifying Lap

San Hornish jr (Dallara IR2-Honda), 24.4625s, 219.584 mph, Indycars, 2006

Type

Paved oval

Length

1.502 (Miles)

Change

Banked corners remodelled and track widened

Fastest Race Lap

Dario Franchitti (Reynard 99I-Honda), 26.825s, 201.576 mph, Champ Cars, 1999

Fastest Qualifying Lap

Greg Moore (Reynard 98I-Mercedes-Benz), 24.856s, 217.542 mph, Champ Cars, 1998

Type

Paved oval

Length

1.527 (Miles)

Change

Quad-oval with four distinct corners

Fastest Race Lap

Greg Moore (Reynard 96I-Mercedes-Benz), 28.385s, 193.666 mph, Champ Cars, 1996

Fastest Qualifying Lap

Paul Tracy (Penske PC25-Mercedes-Benz), 27.681s, 198.593 mph, Champ Cars, 1996

Road Course

1997

Type

Permanent road course

Length

2.21 (Miles)

Latest Races

3,400

Championships

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19,213

Results

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25,172

Drivers

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14,532

Teams

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889

Circuits

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