Overview For the first time ever, the Cup Series will take on World Wide Technology Raceway, or Gateway as it’s commonly called. Gateway is a 1.25-mile asphalt oval with very little banking. The drivers will turn 200 laps for 300 miles as this is a new track to many drivers with 11 competitors hitting this track for their first race ever. The common opinion on this track is that track position is going to be crucial as it will be difficult to pass here, specifically amongst the strong cars. There’s a ton of grip here so I expect some of the more aggressive drivers to push the envelope. A couple of drivers have compared this track to a bigger Martinsville....
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