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| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Built | 1964 |
| Nickname | Jewel of the Desert |
| Length | 1 Mile |
| Banking | 11 / 9 Degrees |
| Type | Oval |
| Official Web Site | www.phoenixintlraceway.com |
Track Trivia:
Here at Phoenix there is an Indian Reservation next to the track. Before every race there is a snake dance put on by the Indians of the area to get rid of the snakes.
Speed in the corners is the key here. The more speed, the fast you will go on the straightaways. Another issue about this track is the corner banking. You can set up a car for one corner and be completely off on the other. The heat is another issue. While the weather doesn't seem to change much the heat makes the track slick and can cause problems.
Where is the trouble? Exiting Turns 2 and 4 where drivers pinch each other off to go down the straightaways.