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When trouble struck as the white flag was waving, Denny Hamlin was in the perfect position. He was out front and stayed there until NASCAR threw the yellow-flag for debris scattered across the frontstretch. This is the No.11 team’s first victory of the season and the one likely providing a Chase birth.
A mix of drivers led the race early. Paul Menard, Danica Patrick, and Jeff Gordon all shared the top spot before the first caution on lap 14. Continue reading
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Unpredictability is what fans expect of the high-banked racing action at Talladega Superspeedway since opening the gates in September 1969. Competition derailed by the ‘Big One, or by drivers’ concern about tire wear while approaching 200-mph on a 2.66-mile tri-oval rising from the Alabama countryside, looking like Daytona on steroids. Continue reading
Nick Bower from Dec 12, 2012
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A Georgia man was reported missing after last being seen camping at the Talladega Superspeedway during the Aaron’s 499 race weekend.
According to the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office, Nicholas Bower, 27, was last seen around 11 p.m. Saturday in the South Park area of the Superspeedway, camping with friends during the event.
Bower is from Villa Rica, Ga. He stands 6’4″ tall and weighs 185 pounds.
He was last seen wearing a black Fastenal hoodie and a black Fastenal hat with a mesh back. He may or may not have had a gray North Face jacket at the time, as well.
Bower is an employee of Fastenal in Atlanta.
Anyone with information regarding Bower’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office at 256-362-6117.
NASCAR river David Ragan (34) passes Carl Edwards (99) with the help of teammate David Gilliland (38) on the last lap at Talladega Superspeedway, May 5, 2013
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Yesterday, FOX missed live coverage of a crucial point in the race during a commercial break. This only adds to fan’s frustration over the amount of commercial breaks during green flag coverage of Sprint Cup races recently.
With rain threatening and drivers making moves for the lead at Talladega, FOX went to commercial only to miss what could have been the winning move by Carl Edwards before the red flag flew for rain. Fortunately, NASCAR was able to dry the track and finish the race.
What if Edwards’ move had won the race? What would fans’ reactions have been? Continue reading