Joey Logano Hangs Tough for Hard-Fought Talladega Victory

Joey Logano, the driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 29, 2018, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Joey Logano led a Ford feast on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, beating Kurt Busch to the checkered flag by 0.127 seconds to win the GEICO 500, the tenth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season. Continue reading

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Geico 500 at Talladega Preview

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams are ready to tackle Talladega Superspeedway for the GEICO 500 on Sunday, April 29th at 2 pm ET. Pre-race coverage is on FOX, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 500 miles (188 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 55),

Stage 2 (Ends on lap 110), Final Stage (Ends on lap 188)

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Kevin Harvick Edges Teammate Kurt Busch for Talladega Pole

Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Beer Flannel Ford, poses with the Busch Pole Award after qualifying for the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 28, 2018, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo – Josh Hedges/Getty Images

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Kevin Harvick hadn’t won a pole at a restrictor-plate track since 2005. Continue reading

NASCAR Xfinity Series, Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Preview

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NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers are revving up for the Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, April 28th at 3 pm ET. FOX will offer pre-race coverage along with MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

300 miles (113 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 25),

Stage 2 (Ends on lap 50), Final Stage (Ends on lap 113)

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Kyle Busch’s Win Streak Hinges on Unpredictable Talladega

Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 M&M’s Flavor Vote Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 21, 2018, in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s a big deal and rare achievement when any driver reels off three consecutive wins in the premier Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. And only nine races into the 2018 season – that’s happened twice already. Continue reading