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Sprint Cup Driver Chase Standings – Round of 8:

[after Talladega, race 32 of 36, Chase race 6 of 10] 1) #22-Joey Logano[2 wins], 4000 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson[3 wins], 4000 3) #4-Kevin Harvick[4 wins], 4000 4) #20-Matt Kenseth[2 wins], 4000 5) #19-Carl Edwards[2 wins], 4000 6) #11-Denny Hamlin[3 wins], 4000 7) #41-...

Lucky Dogs – Who got a lap back on each caution at Talladega:

(and their finish) Caution 1: #55-Sorenson, 37th, still down 12 laps Caution 2: #23-Ragan, 24th Caution 3: #16-Biffle, 15th Caution 4: #46-Annett, 33rd Caution 5: #83-JEarnhardt, 34th, still down a lap Caution 6: #83-JEarnhardt, 34th...

Talladega Sprint Cup Series Pre-Race Schedule for Sunday, October 23:

(eastern time) 12:00:00pm: NSCS Driver/Crew Chief Meeting 1:25:00pm: NSCS Drivers Introductions 2:00:00pm: Presentation of Colors by: Alabama National Guard 2:00:20pm: Invocation by: Reverend Billy Dickey, Alabama Raceway Ministry 2:01:00pm: National Anthem: 313th ...

Who’s Hot and Who’s Not – Talladega Edition:

Talladega Race Notes & Facts:

-There have been 94 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway, one NSCS event in 1969 and two races per year since 1970. -Richard Childress Racing and Hendrick Motorsports are tied for the most wins at Talladega in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with ...

New footbox protection making debut at Talladega:

About the only change to NASCAR Sprint Cup cars since their last trip to Talladega Superspeedway is the addition of 20 pounds. The addition of the weight, theoretically, could have a small ' very small ' impact on whether a 3,300-pound stock car gets airborne, one...

Ticket Prices for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Increase on Monday:

With the Goody's Fast Relief 500 race weekend at Martinsville Speedway just a week away, there is no better time to purchase race tickets, as prices increase on Monday. The Goody's Fast Relief 500 is the only short-track race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. ...

First Round of Qualifying

for the Hellmann's 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway is over, after all cars made a single lap run. #55-Sorenson 194.145 #78-Truex Jr. 192.870 #2-Keselowski 192.800 #20-Kenseth 192.754 #16-Biffle 192.556 the rest of the top 12: 24 41 17 27 11 3 ...

NASCAR confiscates parts from Martin Truex Jr.’s car:

Furniture Row Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. could face a points penalty after NASCAR confiscated front jack screws from his car during an inspection before qualifying Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR confirmed it confiscated the screws. It typically announces...

Talladega Pole Notes & Facts:

-Bobby Isaac won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Talladega in 1969 with a speed of 199.466 mph. Isaac won the first three poles at the 2.66-mile superspeedway. -39 drivers have Coors Light poles at Talladega, led by Bill Elliott with eight. -Four active drivers are...

Go Fas Racing looking at options for 2017:

'Let's face it, anybody in the bottom three is exploring all their options right now,' car owner Archie St. Hilaire said. St. Hilaire's Go Fas Racing team ranks last in the standings among charter teams. He seeks a partnership. He is willing to lease his charter and...

Eagles hook up Truex Jr. with gifts:

#78-Martin Truex Jr., from nearby Mayetta, New Jersey, received a customized Philadelphia Eagles jersey and game ball from their 34-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during his weekly press conference at Talladega Superspeedway this week. Truex, of course, is a diehard...

Kenseth & Johnson to race Hincapie Gran Fondo cycle race:

More than 2,300 cyclists will take to the backroads of Greenville County on Saturday when the fifth annual Gran Fondo Hincapie gets underway [in Greenville, SC]. The riders come from at least 18 different countries and 39 U.S. states, and they include at least two ...

Allison’s named dignitaries for Hellman’s 500:

Original members of the famed Alabama Gang, Bobby and Donnie Allison - both of whom enjoyed great success at Talladega Superspeedway over the years- will serve as Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter, respectively, for Sunday's Hellmann's 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series...

Updated Entry List

for the Hellmann's 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway is posted, 41 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed, including: #21-Blaney*, #32-Bobby Labonte, #35-Gilliland*, #55-Sorenson*, #83-Jeffrey Earnhardt, #93-DiBenedetto*, #99-Reed*. Withdrew: #...

Latest on Mears 2017 plans:

Casey Mears says he and the Germain Racing #13 team are concentrating their efforts only on the remaining five races of 2016 and can't speak about next year. 'Not at the moment,' Mears said Friday at Talladega Superspeedway. 'Right now we're just focused on what we...

Talladega Driver Notes & Facts:

-442 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega; 307 in more than one. -Dave Marcis and Terry Labonte lead the series in starts at Talladega with 61 each. Tony Stewart leads all active drivers with 34 starts; followed by Matt Kenseth...

Go Fas Racing picks up sponsor for Talladega:

Visone RV will return as a primary sponsor on the #32 Ford with Go Fas Racing for this weekend's Hellmans 500 at the Talladega Superpeedway with 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Bobby Labonte. Visone RV, based in East Bernstadt, Kentucky has the world's largest...

Chevy Teams Up With American Cancer Society For Breast Cancer Awareness:

Once again, during the month of October, Chevrolet has partnered with the American Cancer Society to help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. This is Chevrolet's sixth year partnering with the ASC, in which it has raised $6 million over the course of time. ...

Pink Ethanol scheme for Dillon at Talladega:

Real men drive pink, and #3-Austin Dillon is doing just that for a good cause this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway driving a #3 pink E15 American Ethanol Chevy. For every gallon purchased at participating retailers, Growth Energy will donate 2-towards the fight ...