Talladega Superspeedway, nicknamed "Dega", and formerly named Alabama International Motor Speedway (AIMS) from 1969 to 1989, is a motorsports complex located in Lincoln, Alabama, north of Talladega, Alabama. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base. A tri-oval, the track was constructed in 1969 by the International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family. As of 2023, the track hosts the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series. Talladega is the longest NASCAR oval, with a length of 2.660 mi (4.281 km), compared to the Daytona International Speedway, which is 2.500 mi (4.023 km) long. The total peak capacity of Talladega is around 175,000 spectators, with the main grandstand capacity being about 80,000. As of 2023, Talladega is one of NASCAR's three drafting tracks, alongside Daytona International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Aerial view of Talladega Superspeedway in 2007, with the runways of the defunct Anniston Air Force Base visible just to the south of the active Talladega Municipal Airport.
Talladega Superspeedway after the repaving of the track in 2006.
Denny Hamlin leading the 2008 Aaron's 499 alongside David Stremme.
Joey Logano leading the 2019 GEICO 500 alongside Brad Keselowski.
Talladega is the county seat of Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1835. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,861. Talladega is approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of one of the state’s largest cities, Birmingham.
Talladega Courthouse Square Historic District
Aerial photo of Talladega Superspeedway in 2007
The Talladega County Courthouse is located in Talladega.
Savery Library on the campus of Talladega College, which is Alabama's oldest private historically black college.
