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The Quaker State 400 is a NASCAR Cup Series stock-car race whose title refers to its Quaker State sponsorship. Races using this name have been held at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky, and Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, making the event identifiable by its distance and sponsor as well as by its venue; it is an oval race for NASCAR's premier national series.
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What is the Quaker State 400?
The Quaker State 400 is a NASCAR Cup Series stock-car race named for its Quaker State sponsorship. Races using that title have been held at Kentucky Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Where was the Quaker State 400 held at Kentucky Speedway?
One version of the race took place at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky. That venue gives the event its association with NASCAR racing in the Bluegrass State.
Was the Quaker State 400 also held at Atlanta Motor Speedway?
Yes. The title was later used for a NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia.
Why can the Quaker State 400 refer to different races?
The name is a sponsored event title rather than a permanent venue name. Because races with the title were held at both Kentucky Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway, the track and year are needed to identify a specific edition.
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