The 2011 Kobalt Tools 500 was a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held on November 13, 2011 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Contested over 312 laps, it was the thirty-fift
Phoenix International Raceway, where the race was held.
Matt Kenseth earned his third pole position of the season with a time of 26.258 seconds
Kasey Kahne won the race.
The 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500 was a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held on February 27, 2011, at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, United States. Contested over 312 laps, it
2011 Kobalt Tools 500
…and Martinsville Speedway. The standard track at Phoenix International Raceway is a four-turn short track oval that is 1 mile (1.6 km) long. After the February race, PIR was significantly reconfigured. The first two turns are now banked from 10 to 11 degrees, while the final two turns are banked from 8 to 9 degrees…
Carl Edwards won the pole position, after having the fastest time at 26.224 seconds.
Jeff Gordon won the race, his first during the season.
The winning race car, driven by Jeff Gordon