Middle Georgia Raceway
Macon, GA, USA
Track History
Middle Georgia Raceway in Macon was a 0.548-mile asphalt oval that hosted nine Cup Series races between 1966 and 1971, establishing itself as one of the finest short tracks in the Southeast during a golden era of short-track racing. The ten-degree banking in the turns generated impressive speed for a track barely over half a mile in length, and the slightly odd dimension — neither a clean half-mile nor a full five-eighths — gave Middle Georgia a unique racing character that drivers had to learn through laps rather than assumption. Nine Cup visits in six years reflected a track that consistently delivered exciting competition, drawing strong fields that included the sport's biggest names. Macon was centrally located in Georgia's racing heartland, and the crowds that filled Middle Georgia Raceway understood short-track racing with the fluency of people who had grown up watching it. The track rewarded mechanical reliability and driver patience over the course of events that punished aggression with tire wear and equipment failure.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Top Drivers at Middle Georgia Raceway
Richard Petty leads all drivers at Middle Georgia Raceway with 4 wins across 8 starts.
All-time stats across Cup, O'Reilly & Trucks (min 3 starts)
| Driver | Races | Wins | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Petty | 8 | 4 | 2.3 |
| Bobby Allison | 8 | 3 | 4.9 |
| David Pearson | 5 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Bobby Isaac | 6 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Tiny Lund | 3 | 0 | 3.3 |
Race Winners (1966-1971)
Middle Georgia Raceway has crowned 4 different Cup Series winners since 1966.
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Georgia 500 | Bobby Allison |
| 1970 | Georgia 500 | Richard Petty |
| 1969 | Georgia 500 | Bobby Allison |
| 1969 | Georgia 500 | Richard Petty |
| 1969 | Macon 300 | Bobby Isaac |
| 1968 | Middle Georgia 500 | Bobby Allison |
| 1968 | Macon 300 | David Pearson |
| 1967 | Macon 300 | Richard Petty |
| 1966 | Speedy Morelock 200 | Richard Petty |
Race Dynamics
Short tracks feature close-quarters racing with higher caution rates. Aggressive drivers and bump-and-run tactics thrive here. Strong restarts and late-race speed are essential. Track-specific history matters more here than at any other track type.
Top Rated Drivers at Middle Georgia Raceway
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