Oval · Alabama, USA

Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway is a oval in Alabama. OpenStreetMap maps one layout here, 2.67 mi (4.30 km). Below: the map, every corner with a computed line, the elevation, and where to stay and eat.

2.68
Miles
3
Corners
19
Ft of elevation

01Track map

Talladega Superspeedway track map

C1C2C3S/FN250 m
LayoutPit laneS/F Mapped · unverified

© OpenStreetMap contributorsODbL 1.0

Full circuit

Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.

Mapped length
2.67mi
4.30 km
Direction
Counter-clockwise
From OSM one-way tagging.
Start/finish line
Mapped · unverified
Placed by OpenStreetMap mappers and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
Corners
6
Inferred from curvature, not official turn numbers
Sectors
3
Estimated, near each third of the lap

Source geometry: OpenStreetMap ↗. Something wrong? Fixing it in OpenStreetMap improves it for everyone.

02Overview

What Talladega Superspeedway is like to drive.

The full circuit layout at Talladega Superspeedway is 2.68 miles with 3 corners worth setting up for and about 19 ft of elevation change. A generic track-day car in our model brakes hard 2 times a lap and is at full throttle for about 81% of the distance; the longest straight runs roughly 4364 ft.

0 of the corners are slow (under 50 mph in the model), 3 are fast (over 75 mph). Some apexes sit on crests, where the car goes light. The corner notes below come from the mapped geometry, not from local knowledge; we’ll add a researched guide for Talladega Superspeedway later.

03Lap at a glance

Where the speed is, and where the hills are.

Length
2.68mi
Elevation range
19ft
Steepest grade
3%
Braking zones
2model
Full throttle
81% model
Longest straight
4364ft
C1C2C3MPH153119FT538519S/F0.5 mi1.0 mi1.5 mi2.0 mi2.5 mi
Model speed (generic track-day car)Elevation · USGS 3DEP

The speed trace is a model, not a real lap: a generic track-day car (about 1.1 g of cornering grip, 1 g braking, 150 W/kg) driven on the computed line through an assumed 12 m wide track. Use it to see where the braking zones and flat-out sections are, not to predict your speeds. Elevation: USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second (NED 10 m) via OpenTopoData, sampled every 25 m along the mapped centerline.

04Corner by corner

The corners at Talladega Superspeedway.

TRACK’s own corner numbering (C1, C2…), found from the curvature of the mapped centerline. It isn’t the official turn numbering. Each diagram shows the computed line: the minimum-curvature path through an assumed 12 m wide track. It’s a geometric starting point. Your instructor’s line comes first.

  1. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    C1

    Fast left-hander

    ↰ LeftfastkinkTRACK numbering

    A fast left-hand kink that turns about 13°, tightening to a radius of roughly 63 m (207 ft). The model car brakes for about 70 m (230 ft), from 153 to 146 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.

    Turns
    13° left
    Tightest radius
    63 m
    Model speed
    153 → 146 mph
    Braking (model)
    70 m
    Grade
    +1.9%
  2. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    C2

    Fast left-hander

    ↰ LeftfastkinkTRACK numbering

    A fast left-hand kink that turns about 20°, tightening to a radius of roughly 87 m (285 ft). The model car brakes for about 105 m (344 ft), from 133 to 124 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.

    Turns
    20° left
    Tightest radius
    87 m
    Model speed
    133 → 124 mph
    Braking (model)
    105 m
    Grade
    -0.8%
  3. APEXTURN-INEXIT
    C3

    Fast left-hander

    ↰ LeftfastcornerTRACK numbering

    A fast left-hand corner that turns about 83°, tightening to a radius of roughly 54 m (177 ft). The apex sits on a crest, so expect the car to go light. The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 119 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.

    Turns
    83° left
    Tightest radius
    54 m
    Model speed
    ≈ 119 mph
    Braking (model)
    Lift / none
    Grade
    -0.4% · crest

05Time it with TRACK

Drive Talladega Superspeedway. TRACK knows where you are.

No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Talladega Superspeedway and the layout from your GPS trace, then times every lap and sector with a live delta to your best.

iPhone · betaAndroid · planned
  1. 1DetectTRACK matches your first few hundred metres against every mapped layout at Talladega Superspeedway, including shared pavement between configurations.
  2. 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is mapped · unverified. When you’re stopped, TRACK shows it on the map: accept it or tap to move it. You’re never asked while driving.
  3. 3Laps, timed retroactivelyLaps you drove before confirming are timed from the recorded trace, so you don’t lose your first session.
  4. 4Go furtherSync a GoPro for video with telemetry and let TRACK Engineer point out where the time is. External 10–25 Hz GPS receivers for tighter sectors are awaiting hardware validation.
  5. Venue and layout detection is tested on simulated drives over real OpenStreetMap circuits, not yet in a real car. Compatible GPS receivers

06Plan your trip

Getting there, staying, eating.

Nearby places for Talladega Superspeedway haven’t been loaded yet.

FAQ

Talladega Superspeedway, answered.

How long is Talladega Superspeedway?

The mapped centerline of Talladega Superspeedway is 2.67 mi (4.30 km) in OpenStreetMap. Published lengths are measured differently, so small differences are normal.

How much elevation change is there at Talladega Superspeedway?

About 19 ft (6 m) between the lowest and highest points of the full circuit layout, from USGS 3DEP elevation data sampled every 25 m. The steepest stretch is around 3%.

Which direction does Talladega Superspeedway run?

The main mapped layout runs counter-clockwise, from one-way tagging in OpenStreetMap. Check the event’s driver briefing: some venues run reverse-direction days.

Can I time laps at Talladega Superspeedway with my phone?

Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Talladega Superspeedway and the layout you’re driving from GPS, then times laps and sectors. A phone’s GPS is good for lap times; an external 10–25 Hz receiver tightens sector splits.

Where is the start/finish line at Talladega Superspeedway?

The line TRACK uses comes from a start/finish point placed in OpenStreetMap. It isn’t verified on site, so the app asks you to confirm or move it before timing your first session here.

How do I find track days at Talladega Superspeedway?

Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg. The venue’s own calendar (also linked) lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.

Where can I stay near Talladega Superspeedway?

This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Talladega Superspeedway from OpenStreetMap, with straight-line distances. Book early for big event weekends.

Track geometry and nearby places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License 1.0 (via the TRACK Atlas, snapshot 2026-10-17). Elevation: USGS 3DEP (public domain). Lengths are mapped centerlines, not official figures. The computed line and speed trace are a model. No start/finish line has been verified on site.

TRACK is not affiliated with or endorsed by Talladega Superspeedway, MotorsportReg or any business listed here. The venue name identifies the location only and belongs to its owner. TRACK shows no lap records or official results for this venue. Driving advice is general: your instructor, the event’s rules and the venue’s rules come first.