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Golden Gate Speedway - Cup Series Race Winners

Nascar Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by NASCAR (the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing). NASCAR’s premier series had been known as the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series since Jan. 1, 2017, rebranded in 2020. It holds races over the season at tracks located in the United States both road courses and ovals. Although the roots of the series was in the use of "stock" manufacturers vehicles, todays cars are custom built automobiles powered by custom built V8 engines.

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Golden Gate Speedway - Cup Series Race Winners

Golden Gate Speedway was a 0.33 mile paved oval track located at 9250 East Fowler Ave in Tampa, Florida, operating from 1962 until the early 1980s. Opened by Frank Dery, it hosted a notable NASCAR race won by Richard Petty in 1962. The track closed permanently due to noise complaints and development.

Golden Gate Speedway - Information

Golden Gate Speedway




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Track Shape: Oval
Track Length: 0.33 miles miles
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NASCAR Cup Series Races Held at Golden Gate Speedway

Date Race Name Winner Start Pos Car Man Avg Speed (mph) Laps Run
11/11/1962 2 Richard Petty 5 62 Plymouth 57.167 60