Editing Phoenix Raceway (section)

=== Configuration ===
Phoenix Raceway in its current form is measured at {{cvt|1.000|mi|km|abbr=on}}, with 9° of banking in the first two turns, 11° of banking in the last two turns, 9° of banking on the frontstretch, and 3° of banking on the backstretch according to [[Jayski's Silly Season Site|Jayski]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 NASCAR Cup Series Fall Phoenix Raceway Race Page |url=https://www.jayski.com/nascar-cup-series/2023-nascar-cup-series-fall-phoenix-raceway-race-page/ |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=[[Jayski's Silly Season Site]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The track is known for its backstretch kink, commonly referred to as a "[[Oval track racing#Unique shapes|dogleg]]"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Nate |date=November 8, 2014 |title=Phoenix's dogleg could produce another dogfight in Chase |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2014/11/08/phoenix-international-raceway-dogleg-chase-sprint-cup-final-elimination/18723227/ |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Krueger |first=Nick |date=March 12, 2016 |title=Phoenix International Raceway presents unique challenge for drivers |url=https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2016/03/12/18542/ |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Cronkite News |language=en-US}}</ref> that was added to accommodate the track's original road course that used parts of the oval alongside specialized portions outside the oval.<ref name=":3" /> 

When the facility first opened, multiple layouts were included. Alongside the oval track's opening in 1964, a {{cvt|2.700|mi|km|abbr=on}} road course layout that used both parts of the oval and specialized sections and a {{cvt|0.250|mi|km|abbr=on}} dragstrip was included.<ref name=":132445" /><ref name=":1324411" /> Additionally, since 1992, a 11-turn infield road course measuring at {{cvt|1.510|mi|km|abbr=on}} was included in the facility's layouts.<ref name=":13244114" /><ref name=":13244154">{{Cite news |last=Armijo |first=Mark |date=April 21, 2001 |title=PIR road course prompts cheers, sneers |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-pir-road-course-pro/161200457/ |access-date=December 19, 2024 |work=[[The Arizona Republic]] |pages=C20 |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref>