NASCAR Talladega Superspeedway

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Talladega Aaron’s 499 Preview

Jason NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012 Photo - Getty Images
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012
Photo – Getty Images

When drivers think of Talladega, they think ‘scary fast.’ When fans think of the track, they think excitement and unpredictable. To mesh those points of view  together, results in exactly what fans will see this weekend in the Aaron’s 499. Expect an unpredictable, ‘scary fast’ and exciting race this weekend, the first Talladega race for the Gen 6 car.  Something special will surely happen, as everyone loves Talladega and the Sprint Cup race this weekend will surely show why. Continue reading →

Two T-28 Trojan Aircraft to Perform Flyover at Talladega

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Two T-28 Trojan Aircraft to Perform Flyover at Talladega Superspeedway during Aaron’s 499 

Photo - TSS
Photo – TSS

Talladega Superspeedway fans are known for being patriotic, but this Sunday they will have more reason to feel proud to be an American a historic flyover takes them back to the earlier days of the speedway.

Two combat veteran T-28 Trojan aircraft from the Museum of Flight, Chattanooga’s Aviation Museum (TN) will soar above Talladega Superspeedway near the conclusion of the National Anthem to the road of thousands of fans, minutes before the start of the Aaron’s 499 Sprint Cup Series Race at NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track. Continue reading →

Talladega Aaron’s 312 Preview

Jason NASCAR Nationwide Series
Photo - Getty Images
Photo – Getty Images

One of the wildest and most unpredictable races of the season is taking center stage on Saturday afternoon for the Nationwide Series. The one time each year when the Nationwide stars roll into Talladega, a show is always put on and by the end of the race, fans jaws have dropped. One of the few races that can give a clear example of the  “wow” factor is this one and a phenomenal show is always at the biggest and boldest tracks on the circuit, Talladega. Continue reading →

Quarterback AJ McCarron to Serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver at Talladega

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Alabama Crimson Tide Championship Quarterback AJ McCarron to Serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver for Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, May 5 

AJ McCarron Photo - TSS
AJ McCarron Photo – TSS

Talladega Superspeedway is proud to announce that the University of Alabama’s quarterback AJ McCarron, who helped guide the Crimson Tide to back-to-back BCS National Championship titles, will serve as the “Honorary Pace Car Driver” for the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, May 5. Continue reading →