It was a dramatic day for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoff drivers in Monday’s rain-delayed 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway – with all 12 championship-eligible drivers involved in some way in an assortment of wrecks, including three versions of the track’s famous ‘Big One.’
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Alex Bowman Owns Up to Ten-Car Wreck that Hurt his Playoff Chances
TALLADEGA, Ala. – A small misjudgment may have cost Alex Bowman a chance to advance to the Round of 8 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
Continue readingDenny Hamlin Overcomes Issues to Run Third at Talladega
Denny Hamlin sustained damage in a ten-car wreck on lap 107 of Monday’s rain-delayed 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Continue readingChase Elliott Salvages Decent Finish But Likely Needs a Kansas Win
Chase Elliott thought his car was damaged severely in a lap 107 wreck in Monday’s 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Continue readingRyan Blaney Wins by Inches in an Epic Talladega Race
The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series returns to Talladega Superspeedway in what is possibly be the most gut-wrenching playoff race on the schedule. The point standings have been tight, and a superspeedway race can ruin many drivers’ chances of moving on. This year the aero-package has been extremely sporty on superspeedway tracks with speeds increasing this year compared to the previous years. This produces a faster pack, with a smaller margin for error.
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