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Langley Speedway is a Race Track located in Hampton , Virginia , in the United States . In November 1970, it became the site of the last Grand National race before the series was renamed Winston Cup (now NEXTEL Cup ). The track is located in front of NASA 's Langley wind tunnel on Armistead Avenue. CONFIGURATION It is a paved Short Track which is currently the site of several NASCAR Whelen All-American Series events. The track currently hosts 8 divisions, including Late Model and Legends cars, And wolf trucks the biggest up and coming division at langley speedway ALUMNI Although NASCAR 's main divisions have not raced at the track since 1970 it continues to play an integral part in the NASCAR family with several young drivers cutting their teeth on this track every year in the many Late Model and events. Some of the better known graduates include:
NASCAR CUP HISTORY The track held 9 events at the track from 1964 to 1970. The track was dirt at the time. David Pearson has the most wins with three wins. The November 1970 season ending Tidewater 300 made its way into a unique place in the history of Nascar. It was the final Grand National race before the series title was changed to Winston Cup . Bobby Allison won the race, while Bobby Isaac won the Championship. NASCAR GRAND NATIONAL WINNERS 05/15/64 Ned Jarrett 05/14/65 Ned Jarrett 05/07/66 Richard Petty 05/20/67 Richard Petty 05/18/68 David Pearson 08/24/68 David Pearson 05/17/69 David Pearson 05/18/70 Bobby Isaac 11/22/70 Bobby Allison NASCAR BUSCH SERIES EVENTS There were 14 won 4 events, and Tommy Ellis won 5 events. NASCAR BUSCH SERIES WINNERS 05/08/82 Jack Ingram 08/07/82 Tommy Ellis 05/07/83 Jack Ingram 08/06/83 Jack Ingram 05/05/84 Sam Ard 08/11/84 Jack Ingram 05/04/85 Tommy Ellis 08/03/85 Tommy Ellis 05/03/86 Tommy Houston 08/02/86 L.D. Ottinger 05/02/87 Mike Alexander 08/09/87 Larry Pollard 04/30/88 Tommy Ellis 07/30/88 Tommy Ellis Night Of Destruction: The Night Of DESTRUCTION is one of the Newest events at Langley speedway The event will be on October 29 2007 this year. ''See also:'' List Of NASCAR Race Tracks EXTERNAL LINKS
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