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Avondale is a desert city in Arizona located in the West Valley about 18 miles west of Phoenix. From its location on Monument Hill, visitors will find the Gila and Salt River Meridian surveying marker. The marker has been used since 1851 to measure Arizona’s land and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Avondale is also home to another popular attraction, the ISM Raceway. The track brings in droves of race fans from all around the country. Premier races include three official NASCAR events – the Xfinity Series, Monster Energy Series, and the Camping World Truck Series, plus the Verizon IndyCar Series.

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