Though the 2013 Subway Fresh Fit 500 comes on the heels of the Great American Race, the second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on the calendar is certainly no let down. In fact, this 312-lap burner is one of the most exciting races of the year, and it’s all going down on Sunday, March 3rd at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Part of the joy of this event is that it takes places at one of just five short tracks to hold NASCAR races, so the fender-to-bumper intensity is always there, and those who come out to witness the action live can be sure of plenty of surprises. With only eight years under its belt, the Subway Fresh Fit 500 is already earning a reputation as one of the can’t miss races of the season, and much of that excitement is certainly due to last year’s heroics.
Last year, Denny Hamlin, of Joe Gibbs Racing, was able to take home the checkered flag in his first win of the season by edging out Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle in the final stretch. It was a nail-biter through and through, especially considering that most of the drivers were running out of fuel late in the game. In the end, Hamlin kept his Toyota burning at a steady 110.085 mph to seal the victory. In the race’s eight-year history, the winners have been a virtual who’s who of the circuit. Jeff Gordon leads everyone with two wins overall (’07, ’11), but star drivers like Mark Martin, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, and Kurt Busch have won the event as well. This year, it’s anyone’s guess who’ll win, so make sure to buy 2013 Subway Fresh Fit 500 tickets today to experience the blazing speeds live in the desert.
