Old Dominion Speedway
Manassas, VA, USA
Track History
Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas, Virginia was a three-eighths-mile asphalt oval that hosted seven Cup Series races between 1958 and 1966. The compact track sat just 30 miles from Washington, D.C., bringing NASCAR racing to the doorstep of the nation's capital during an era when the sport was still regarded as an exclusively Southern phenomenon. Six-degree banking in the turns kept speeds manageable but competitive on a surface that demanded precision and patience. Seven Cup races was a substantial commitment for such a small track, reflecting both the quality of the racing and the size of the D.C. metropolitan audience that could be drawn to an event in suburban Virginia. Old Dominion was the kind of track where the cars were always close, the fans were always loud, and the racing always delivered on its promise of door-to-door competition. The track helped establish Virginia as one of the most important states in stock car racing, a tradition that continues through Richmond and Martinsville.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Top Drivers at Old Dominion Speedway
Ned Jarrett leads all drivers at Old Dominion Speedway with 2 wins across 5 starts.
All-time stats across Cup, O'Reilly & Trucks (min 3 starts)
| Driver | Races | Wins | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ned Jarrett | 5 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Richard Petty | 4 | 2 | 3.3 |
| Elmo Langley | 7 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Curtis Crider | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Neil Castles | 5 | 0 | 10.2 |
Race Winners (1958-1966)
Old Dominion Speedway has crowned 5 different Cup Series winners since 1958.
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Elmo Langley |
| 1965 | 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Junior Johnson |
| 1965 | 150 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Richard Petty |
| 1964 | Old Dominion 400 | Ned Jarrett |
| 1964 | 188 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Ned Jarrett |
| 1963 | 113 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Richard Petty |
| 1958 | 56 Miles at Old Dominion Speedway | Frankie Schneider |
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 Old Dominion Speedway
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