The Winchester 400 is a 400-lap short-track stock car race held each fall at the Winchester Speedway, approximately 90 miles (145 km) east of Indianapolis, Indiana. Held annually since 1970, the race has served as a launching point for the careers of several young drivers including former winners Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin. Presented by Ed Martin Auto Group and Renegade, the 37th running will be contested on Sunday, October 12, and will feature the stars of the CRA Super Series. Early entrants for the 2008 running include NASCAR stars Kyle Busch and David Stremme.
Billed as the "World's Fastest 1/2 mile", Winchester Speedway is a half-mile mile long paved oval motor racetrack in Winchester, Indiana. The track's 37 degree banking are some of the steepest in motorsports and the reason for the high speeds. The track has permanent seating for approximately 4000 spectators.