Stewart Leads 16 Laps, but Late-Race Crash Leaves Office Depot/Mobil 1 Driver 24th
Date: May 6, 2012
Event: Aaron’s 499 (Round 10 of 36)
Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Location: Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway (2.66-mile oval)
Start/Finish: 8th/24th (Running, completed 190 of 194 laps in a green-white-checkered finish)
Point Standing: 7th (328 points, 50 out of first)
Winner: Brad Keselowski of Penske Racing (Dodge)
Tony Stewart had a strong opening in the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Unfortunately, his ending was at the other end of the racing spectrum, as he finished 24th after being collected in a late-race crash.
Stewart started eighth and rocketed to the lead on just the first lap. The driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet ... FULL STORY »
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TONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Talladega Superspeedway and discussed the first practice, car temperatures and handling and other topics.
HOW WAS THE CAR ON THE TRACK TODAY? “It seems fine. It ... FULL STORY »
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TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
AARON’S 499
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
MAY 6, 2012
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Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway
No. 20 Grime Boss Toyota News and Notes:
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