Jamie McMurray an unlikely winner at Talladega; Jimmie Johnson likely seals 4th straight title
Jamie McMurray takes Talladega to end 86-race skid Jamie McMurray an unlikely winner in surreal Talladega race
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR demanded drivers be on their best behavior at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting sanitized what’s usually one of the most spectacular races of the season. Kyle Busch uses late bump from teammate for sixth NASCAR Trucks win of season
Kyle Busch bumped to victory at Talladega TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kyle Busch finally found a way to pass Todd Bodine. Safety measures taken as NASCAR seeks to prevent spectacular Talladega crash
NASCAR tries to avoid another Talladega disaster Driver whose crash led to restrictor plates at Talladega believes risk is part of attractionTALLADEGA, Ala. — Bobby Allison left Talladega Superspeedway before Carl Edwards’ car hurled into the safety fence and showered the stands with debris. Big wreck injures fans as Brad Keselowski steals first Sprint Cup Series victory at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Carl Edwards’ battered car soared 15-feet off the ground, scraping along the safety fence, then bouncing back onto the track in flames. Wreckage from the last-lap accident spewed into the stands, sending two fans to the hospital in the aftermath of yet another “Big One” at Talladega Superspeedway. 7 fans injured by flying debris after accident at Talladega SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. — Seven fans sustained minor injuries after being struck by flying debris when Carl Edwards’ car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap of the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. 8 fans injured by flying debris at Talladega Superspeedway, none life-threateningTALLADEGA, Ala. — Eight fans were injured by debris when Carl Edwards’ car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Keselowski steals first Sprint Cup Series victory with wild last-lap finish at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Carl Edwards climbed from his crumpled race car and crossed the Talladega Superspeedway finish line on foot. In the grandstand to his left, seven fans were injured from the flying debris of his last-lap battle with eventual winner Brad Keselowski. “Big One” comes just 7 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involvedTALLADEGA, Ala. — Mark Martin’s battered race car couldn’t be saved. Crew members pounded away at sheet metal trying to salvage a return for Kasey Kahne and Kevin Harvick. “Big One” comes just 6 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involvedTALLADEGA, Ala. — There has been a 14-car accident at Talladega Superspeedway involving many race favorites. Ambrose crewman back in pit at Talladega after serving 4-race suspension for chasing tireTALLADEGA, Ala. — The crew member who chased a tire across pit road has returned from a four-race suspension and is in the pits at Talladega Superspeedway. With Hornish ill, Kvapil is on standby to offer relief if needed at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Sam Hornish Jr. is feeling ill and will have Travis Kvapil standing by to relieve him at Talladega Superspeedway Ragan passes Newman at finish for 1st NASCAR victoryTALLADEGA, Ala. — David Ragan has earned his first NASCAR victory by passing Ryan Newman right before the finish line in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Struggling Dale Earnhardt Jr. ready to turn around season at Talladega SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to relive some of those Talladega glory days. Montoya wins 1st pole of NASCAR career with strong qualifying run at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — It didn’t take Juan Pablo Montoya long to adapt to restrictor-plate racing. Now that he’s got enough horsepower, he could be in position to master the art at Talladega Superspeedway. Michael Waltrip has no timetable on retirement decision or returning to drive in 2010TALLADEGA, Ala. — Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip says it is too early to decide if he will retire at the end of this season or return in 2010. Truex likes where EGR is headed, but looking at all options for 2010 seasonTALLADEGA, Ala. — Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to stay with Dale Earnhardt Inc. was based on loyalty and the belief he could help turn around the struggling team. Four-time champion Gordon still feeling pain in his back while driving in Sprint Cup racesTALLADEGA, Ala. — Jeff Gordon will chase his fifth Sprint Cup title with a bad back. Earnhardt understands NASCAR’s punishment for post-race skirmish with Mears at PhoenixTALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears want to put their post-race skirmish behind them. |