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sports1 year ago

"Talladega Racing: 2024 GEICO 500 Schedule, Predictions, and Paint Scheme Preview"

NASCAR's weekend at Talladega Superspeedway kicks off with Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series teams hitting the track on Friday, with Xfinity teams qualifying for Saturday's race and ARCA teams practicing ahead of their own event. Cup teams will be present for inspection, but there will be no practice sessions for Xfinity or Cup teams this weekend due to NASCAR's superspeedway format. The Friday schedule includes mostly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 80 degrees, with Xfinity qualifying set to take place amidst a 42% chance of rain.

motorsports2 years ago

NASCAR's Hamlin Overcomes Penalty, Harvick Disqualified in Dramatic Talladega Race

Denny Hamlin overcame a speeding penalty at Talladega Superspeedway to finish in third place, securing his spot in the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Hamlin's penalty occurred under green-flag conditions, forcing him to go a lap down. However, he received the free pass during a caution and made a strong rally through the field. Joe Gibbs Racing also faced pit road problems, including a fuel can fire caused by Ty Gibbs and a pit road penalty for Erik Jones. Austin Cindric also incurred a speeding penalty but managed to finish in fifth place. The Cup Series playoffs will continue with the Bank of America ROVAL 400 next week.

sports2 years ago

"Key Highlights of Talladega Superspeedway's NASCAR Weekend"

The starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway has been determined through qualifying rounds, with Aric Almirola securing the pole position. The top 10 drivers from the first round of qualifying advanced to the second round, where they competed for the top starting positions. The race is set to take place tomorrow in Talladega, Alabama.

sports2 years ago

Brett Moffitt's Last-Lap Pass Secures Victory at Talladega

Brett Moffitt wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, with Ben Rhodes finishing second. Moffitt's victory means that two of the four spots in the championship will be determined by points, with the final race of this round taking place on October 21 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Reigning series champion Zane Smith faces a must-win situation to advance to Phoenix and defend his title.

sports2 years ago

Talladega Chaos: NASCAR Crew Member Injured, Sanchez Fights Crafton, Inspection Woes for Cindric, Gilliland, Preece

During a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, driver Zane Smith lost control of his vehicle and spun out, hitting pit crew member Charles Plank. Plank fell over the back of the truck but appeared to be okay. Smith, who was battling in the Truck series playoffs, fell off the lead lap and is now in fifth place, just 14 points away from the final spot.

sports2 years ago

NASCAR Talladega: Cup Series Schedule, TV Channels, and Entry List

The Craftsman Truck Series and Cup Series will both be racing at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, with the Truck Series featuring three Xfinity Series playoff drivers. Chandler Smith will replace Matt DiBenedetto in the No. 25 entry, while Parker Kligerman will return to the No. 75 entry. Brett Moffitt will drive the No. 34 entry for Front Row Motorsports. Carson Hocevar will also be pulling double duty, driving the No. 42 entry. The Truck race is set to start with sunny conditions and no chance of rain.

sports2 years ago

Talladega Superspeedway: Winners, Losers, and Controversy.

Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, his second win of the season and the fifth victory for the No. 8 team in the last 29 races. Richard Childress Racing looks to become one of the prominent Cup teams again, and Busch's win could change that this season. Ryan Blaney finished second for the second consecutive race at this track, while his friend Bubba Wallace wrecked after blocking Blaney, allowing Busch to take the lead before the caution waved to end the race.

sports2 years ago

Talladega Superspeedway: Winners, Losers, and Controversy.

NASCAR made several changes to the results of the GEICO 500 race at Talladega Superspeedway, with 12 drivers seeing their results modified. Five drivers moved up and seven dropped back, with Rick Ware Racing’s Riley Herbst benefiting the most by picking up five positions. Tyler Reddick was the big loser, dropping three spots. The standings have also changed as a result of the modifications.

sports2 years ago

Kyle Busch emerges victorious at Talladega Superspeedway.

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, his second win of the year. Ryan Blaney finishes second for the second consecutive race at the track. Richard Childress Racing's Chris Buescher comes in third and Brad Keselowski fifth, giving the team an excellent Sunday. Michael McDowell, Ryan Preece, and Kyle Larson are among the losers of the race. Busch's win marks a significant change in his career since last August, when he revealed how much issues on and off the track wore on him.

sports2 years ago

Talladega NASCAR race marred by wrecks and hospitalization.

NASCAR is taking three cars from Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway to its R&D Center for further inspection this week and one of them is the damaged No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Kyle Larson. Larson’s car suffered a severe right-side impact on the first overtime restart at Talladega. The other cars taken by NASCAR were the No. 2 of Austin Cindric and the No. 45 of Tyler Reddick.

sports2 years ago

Talladega Superspeedway: A Recap of the Latest Developments.

Bubba Wallace took responsibility for the crash between himself and Ryan Blaney on the last lap of Sunday’s NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway, ending a potential duel for the win between the two friends. Wallace’s 23XI Racing Toyota led the field at the white flag with an assist from Blaney. The two surged in the outside lane around Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski, who led the inside lane. Busch drove through as the seas parted. He was the leader and winner as the caution came out and ended the race. Blaney finished second.

sports2 years ago

"Top Moments and How to Watch: GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway"

Chase Elliott wins Stage 1 at the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, leading 10 of the first 60 laps. The race features three stages, with two 60-lap stages followed by a final 68-lap stage. The race had multiple cautions, including incidents involving Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe. Bubba Wallace, who led 14 of the first 21 laps, was critiqued by Michael Jordan.

sports2 years ago

Denny Hamlin Dominates Talladega Superspeedway.

Jeb Burton won the Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, surviving two overtimes and a race that had 10 cautions and saw one car roll six times and another car land on its roof. Blaine Perkins was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after his car rolled six times down the backstretch at the end of the second stage. Burton gave car owner Jordan Anderson his first series win.

sports2 years ago

Talladega's NASCAR Xfinity Series sees multiple crashes and historic results.

Daniel Hemric's car flipped upside down during the AG-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway, causing the "Big One" pile-up. Hemric was in the lead when he tried to block Sheldon Creed's push into the lead, but Creed's car smashed into Hemric's back left tire, causing him to spin out of control and hit other drivers. Hemric was unharmed, but 15 cars couldn't finish the race. Jeb Burton won the race, while Creed finished second.