Nashville Superspeedway

Track Info

Location	Lebanon, Tennessee (Nashville metro area)
Type	D-Shaped Oval
Length	1.33 miles (2.141 km)
Turns	4
Surface	Concrete
Banking	14 degrees in all four turns
Capacity	~25,000 (permanent seating)
Opened	2001

Track Characteristics

Nashville Superspeedway is a unique beast on the IndyCar calendar. Its 1.33-mile D-shaped layout with 14 degrees of banking in all four turns creates high-speed, pack racing that rivals anything IndyCar produces on its short ovals. The concrete surface is the defining characteristic - it is NASCAR's largest all-concrete venue and the surface produces different tire behavior than the asphalt ovals at Phoenix and Gateway.

The concrete surface tends to be more abrasive and less forgiving than asphalt, which affects tire wear and degradation patterns throughout a race. As temperatures change, the concrete reacts differently than asphalt, giving teams an additional variable to manage in their setup and strategy. The 14-degree banking allows cars to maintain high speeds through the corners, and the D-shape provides slightly different characteristics at each end of the track.

Music City has embraced the racing event, with the Nashville market bringing energy, hospitality, and a party atmosphere that makes the weekend feel like a festival as much as a race. The track's location in Lebanon is about 30 miles east of downtown Nashville, close enough to enjoy the city's famous entertainment scene while being far enough to avoid urban congestion on race day.

Getting There

Nearest Airport	Nashville International Airport (BNA) - approximately 30 miles west of the track. Major hub with extensive domestic service.
Nearest City	Lebanon, TN (adjacent to track). Downtown Nashville is about 30 miles west via I-40.

Series That Race Here

• NTT IndyCar Series - Music City Grand Prix
• NASCAR Cup Series - Ally 400
• NASCAR Xfinity Series
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

2026 Event Info

Race Name	Music City Grand Prix
Round	12 of 17
Date	July 19, 2026
TV	FOX
Race Time	TBA
Qualifying	Single-car qualifying

Track Record

Note	IndyCar records at Nashville Superspeedway continue to be established with the modern oval package

Notable Past Races

• 2008 (IRL): Nashville Superspeedway hosted IRL races in the late 2000s, providing a proving ground for the track's IndyCar potential before the series departed.
• 2004 (IRL): Sam Hornish Jr. won at Nashville Superspeedway in a display of oval mastery, demonstrating the high-speed, pack-racing nature of the concrete surface.
• Nashville Street Circuit (2021-2023): Before moving to the Superspeedway, IndyCar raced on a downtown Nashville street circuit. The move to the permanent oval track brought more consistent racing and eliminated the logistical challenges of a city street race.

Track Facts

• Nashville Superspeedway is the largest all-concrete racing venue in NASCAR and one of the few concrete ovals in American motorsport.
• The track opened in 2001, sat dormant from 2011 to 2020, and was revived when NASCAR returned in 2021.
• The 14-degree banking in all four turns is uniform, unlike the asymmetric banking at Phoenix and Gateway.
• Music City's entertainment culture infuses the race weekend with live music, food festivals, and a party atmosphere unique to Nashville events.
• The facility also includes a 0.25-mile dragstrip and has hosted various motorsport events since its revival.

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