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May 03
Friday

2013 NSCS Aaron’s 499 Q&A with Driver Jeff Gordon

Driver Jeff Gordon - Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 IMRON ELITE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Talladega Superspeedway, and discussed superspeedway racing, rain in the forecast and other topics. HOW WILL YOU APPROACH PRACTICE WITH RAIN IN THE FORECAST? “Obviously, we are going to put a lot of effort into going fast in this practice session, which means you’re going to have to work the draft. We want to make sure that’s we’re starting up front. It’s not crucial here, but I think it’s important and with what we learned in Daytona, I think track position is more important these days at a restrictor plate race than they used to be.” DOES THE RAIN MESS WITH YOUR MINDSET? “Honestly, if we didn’t practice at all ... FULL STORY »

2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Starting Lineup

Travis Pastrana, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, poses with his pole award along with team owner Jack Roush (R) after qualifying firist for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama. - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images Travis Pastrana, with a qualifying lap speed of 176.500 mph, won his first NASCAR Nationwide Series career pole Friday afternoon, as he captured the Aaron's 312 Coors Light Pole Award at Talladega Superspeedway. Note: This is also owner Jack Roush's first ... FULL STORY »

RCR receives Business Family of the Year Award from Wake Forest University

Richard Childress Racing Logo WELCOME, N.C. (May 3, 2013) - During a ceremony at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Thursday night, Richard Childress Racing received the Family Business of the Year Award, Large Business Category, from the school's Family Business Center. The award was ... FULL STORY »

He Said, She Said Featuring: Richmond International Raceway, Talladega Superspeedway and More!

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Bell Helicopter Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia. - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Welcome to round five of “He Said, She Said”, where members of the racing community sound off on a variety of topics in the Motorsports community. This year’s panel includes current writers and editors, a current NASCAR Nationwide Series team owner, ... FULL STORY »

2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Final Practice Session Speeds

NNS Driver Ty Dillon (WESCO) - Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images At the end of the final NNS Aaron's 312 practice session, it was Ty Dillon with a lap speed of 192.131 mph, showing the fastest way around Talladega Superspeedway. Trevor Bayne, with a lap speed of 192.127 mph, was second fastest ... FULL STORY »

2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 First Practice Session Speeds

No 6 Cargill Ford Mustang (Trevor Bayne) - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images Trevor Bayne, with a lap speed of 190.472 mph, was the quickest at the end of the first NNS Aaron's 312 practice session at Talladega Superspeedway. Second quickest with a lap speed of 190.465 mph, was Kasey Kahne followed by series Sunoco ... FULL STORY »

Talladega’s Annual Opener Has Been Good For The Wood Brothers

2013 NSCS Trevor Bayne - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images Talladega Superspeedway, site of this weekend’s Aaron's 499 has long been one of the favorite Sprint Cup stops for the Wood Brothers and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane crew. That’s especially true for the track’s first race of the year – the Winston ... FULL STORY »



Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway
Two T-28 Trojan Aircraft to Perform Flyover at Talladega Superspeedway during Aaron’s 499
Posted 05.02.13
TALLADEGA, Ala. – 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 ...FULL STORY »
Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway
Jim ‘N Nick’s Serving Up “Alabama’s Best BBQ” in the Talladega Experience during Aaron’s Dream Weekend
Posted 05.01.13
TALLADEGA, AL – The popular restaurant Jim ‘N Nick’s, which was recently named the winner of “Alabama Food’s Best BBQ Competition,”  will proudly serve as the exclusive barbeque provider for NASCAR’s ultimate hospitality destination – the Talladega Experience – during the Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, set for this ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota NASCAR Tidbits – April 29 – May 5, 2013
Posted 05.01.13
RICHMOND RECAP: Toyota served as the title sponsor for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) and NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) races last weekend at Virginia's Richmond International Raceway. In Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 NSCS race at Richmond, Clint Bowyer earned a second-place result after leading 113 laps (of 406) ...FULL STORY »
2013 NNS Driver Mike Wallace - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Mike Wallace 2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Race Preview
Posted 05.01.13
GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 30, 2013) – The best medicine to recover from a blown motor at Richmond International Raceway is a visit to Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR’s largest track, the 2.5 mile facility is home to high speeds and tight racing. Mike Wallace and the No. 01 JD Motorsports team are ...FULL STORY »
Richard Petty Motorsports
Richard Petty Motorsports Adds to Marketing Staff
Posted 05.01.13
New Hires Bring Additional Depth to Marketing-Driven Company CONCORD, N.C. (May 1, 2013) - Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today it has recently hired two new additions to its marketing staff. The company is proud to welcome Rob Keith to serve as Vice President of Business Development and Hannah Moody as ...FULL STORY »
2013 NNS No. 34 AccuDoc Solutions/GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Camaro (Danica Patrick)
Danica Patrick 2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Race Preview
Posted 04.30.13
Danica Patrick No. 34 AccuDoc Solutions/Go Daddy Chevrolet Camaro Talladega Superspeedway | Aaron's 312 May 4, 2013 Season Recap... Danica Patrick will make her second start of the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) season this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Patrick's first start of 2013 also came at a superspeedway, at Daytona International Speedway in ...FULL STORY »
2013 Kyle Larson - Photo Credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images
Kyle Larson 2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Race Preview
Posted 04.30.13
Kyle Larson No. 32 Cessna Chevrolet Camaro Talladega Superspeedway | Aaron's 312 May 4, 2013 Back On Track... The NASCAR Nationwide Series heads to Talladega, Alabama for its second superspeedway stop of the 2013 season. Kyle Larson will be making his first career start at Talladega Superspeedway. Although he has never hit the ...FULL STORY »
Justin Allgaier in the No. 31 Brandt Chevrolet Camaro - Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Justin Allgaier 2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Race Preview
Posted 04.30.13
Justin Allgaier No. 31 BRANDT Chevrolet Camaro Talladega Superspeedway | Aaron's 312 May 4, 2013 Talladega... Following a couple of Friday night races, the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) returns to its regular Saturday afternoon racing at Talladega Superspeedway. This is the second superspeedway race of the season, following the season opener ...FULL STORY »
Nelson Piquet Jr. (Source: Jerry Markland / Getty Images North America)
Nelson Piquet Jr. 2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Race Preview
Posted 04.30.13
Nelson Piquet Jr. No. 30 WORX Chevrolet Camaro Talladega Superspeedway | Aaron's 312 May 4, 2013 Sweet Home Alabama... Piquet Jr. will make his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday afternoon, having only previously raced at the 2.66-mile track in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. This Week's ...FULL STORY »


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