– Groundbreaking for Homestead-Miami Dade Motorsports Complex as the track was originally named began Aug. 24, 1993. – The first race held at Homestead-Miami Speedway was a NASCAR Nationwide Series event on Nov. 5, 1995 won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett. – The original configuration was a four-turn, rectangular oval based on Indianapolis Motor Speedways layout. – The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at HMS was held on Nov. 14, 1999 won by Tony Stewart. – 2002 was the first season of the Championship Weekend at HMS, with all three of NASCAR s national series holding their season finale at the same track. – There have been 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Homestead-Miami Speedway, one per season since 1999. – 110 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup race at HMS; 87 in more than one. – Four drivers have started all 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at HMS: Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte. (NASCAR)
