MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 2, 2012) – A “wise” man once said, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” And while West River, N.C.’s Richard “Ricky” Bobby was speaking eloquently about racing in general, he could very well be describing the always exciting and breathtaking NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
Talladega plays host this weekend to the Aaron’s 499 Sprint Cup race and, at 2.66 miles in length, Talladega is the largest track visited by NASCAR, surpassing Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and the two road courses at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., and Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. So, it’s like Mr. Bobby’s ego – larger than any on the circuit.
When people think about Talladega, they think of speed and ... FULL STORY »
DENVER, Colo. (May 2, 2012) -- He might not call it a fantasy, but Regan Smith's goal this weekend is to have a clean-free, mistake-free and controversial-free race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
"It is possible to have that kind of race ... FULL STORY »
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
AARON’S 499
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
MAY 6, 2012
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 1, 2012) – The band Alabama Shakes, founded in Athens, Ala., may have some good advice for Jimmie Johnson this weekend. If he wants to make it to victory lane after Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s ... FULL STORY »
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (May 1, 2012) – “The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.” – John Buchan
Next to his family and racing, there’s no greater ... FULL STORY »
NOTES
Follow EGR on Twitter: Continue to follow Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (EGR) on their official team Twitter page. Find in-race updates and weekly news on the No. 1 and No. 42 teams throughout the 2012 season by following “@EGRTeams”. ... FULL STORY »
TALLADEGA, Ala. (May 1, 2012) - With temperatures expected to approach 90 degrees at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend, overheating may be an issue. But in a perfect world, Jeff Gordon wants the engine in his No. 24 DuPont "20 Years" ... FULL STORY »
