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Toyota was dominating NASCAR, until Talladega
It’s the first time a Ford driver has won a race in the 2017 NASCAR playoffs. Actually, it was the first time a non-Toyota car won in the playoff’s. Until yesterday, Toyota had won the first 4 playoff races.
Yet, Ford’s swept all restrictor plate tracks in the entire 2017 season.
Read MoreFollowing Talladega, there’s a big announcement – Dale Earnhardt Jr daughter on the way
Today, Dale Earnhardt Jr made the announcement that he is expecting a baby girl.
The announcement was posted with the photo below.
“Excited to share the wonderful news that @mrsamyearnhardt and I are expecting our first child.
Read MoreJon Leonard will fill #95 Crew Chief position
The announcement comes from the team following Talladega Superspeedway. Michael McDowell finished 30th after being involved in a big crash toward the end of the race.
“Just doesn’t seem to matter if you are in the front, or the middle or the back.
Read MoreRyan Newman: “I don’t know that there’s a desire to have a different product at this type of race track.”
Following yesterday’s race, Ryan Newman was asked how they could change restrictor plate racing. Can it be better? First he discussed the final laps…
“Yeah, that was about the only time I did race.
Read MoreDale Earnhardt Jr on Talladega: “Any of those crashes probably would have given me a bit of an injury.”
Dale Earnhardt Jr is in his final season of NASCAR racing. Why? Head injuries have forced him to part early.
Watch the video interview below.
Of course,
Read MoreBrad Keselowski won at Talladega Superspeedway in his 300th NASCAR start with a Dale Jr tribute paint scheme
Today, it was the 300th NASCAR start for Brad Keselowski. He won. Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Kasey Kahne, Rusty Wallace and Ned Jarrett all won on their 300th career start as well.
Read MoreJimmie Johnson says a queue was given to work on the car following red flag
Jimmie Johnson was involved in one of the big crashes today at Talladega Superspeedway. He netted a finish of 24th.
Related: Talladega Superspeedway results
However, it appears NASCAR is considering docking a few positions.
Read MoreTalladega Superspeedway race results from October 15, 2017 featuring the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
Today, NASCAR circles the BIG track. Talladega SuperSpeedway is a 2.666 mile restrictor plate oval. The Alabama 500 is the scene of the second race of the second round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Read More2018 sponsor for Martin Truex Jr – 30 race dual primary sponsor
In a spirited partnership arrangement with Furniture Row Racing, Bass Pro Shops and 5-hour ENERGY® have teamed to form a 30-race co-primary sponsorship on Martin Truex Jr.’s #78 Toyota during the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Related: Furniture Row Racing is officially shutting down the #77 team
The #78 paint scheme,
Read MoreFirst career pole for Dale Earnhardt Jr at Talladega Superspeedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr has 6 wins at Talladega Superspeedway. In his first 10 visits to the track, he finished 1st or 2nd, seven different times. Despite those impressive numbers, Dale Earnhardt Jr has never started from the pole position at Talladega.
Read More2017 Talladega Superspeedway starting lineup for the Monster Energy NASCAR NASCAR Cup Series
Today, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series took to Talladega Superspeedway for qualifying. The grid is now set for tomorrow’s race.
View the 2017 Talladega starting lineup below
Round 1
JR Nation should be excited!
Read MoreDale Earnhardt Jr was handed the keys of the Dale Earnhardt Sr #2 car
As Dale Earnhardt Jr runs his final season, most tracks have been offering extraordinary gifts on Dale Jr’s final appearance. Talladega Superspeedway just blew all previous gifts away. They drove a car out of their museum and handed the keys to Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Read MoreRicky Craven’s Talladega 1996 Crash
“Listen, I don’t want to predict doom,” Ricky Craven told Sirius XM Speedway.
There was a side of me that wanted to get even with Talladega.
-Ricky Craven
“I got sick to my stomach going to Talladega. There was a side of me that wanted to get even with Talladega.
Read MoreJustin Marks will drive the Tommy Baldwin Racing #7 at Talladega Superspeedway
October 12, 2017 (Mooresville, NC) – Justin Marks will pilot the #7 Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Golden Corral is the primary sponsor, along with Katerra, as an associate, for Sunday’s Alabama 500.
Related: Tommy Bardwin Racing merges with Premium Motorsports,
Read MoreMarcus Lemonis stayed true to his September tweet
Back in September, Subway terminated their sponsorship agreement with Daniel Suarez.
Related: Subway NASCAR Sponsorship Terminated
Why? Donuts.
During a pre-race TV segment for NBC Sports, Daniel Suarez played a role in a skit where he passed out doughnuts.
Read MoreAmy Earnhardt pace car driver during Martinsville Speedway intro laps
When Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, a familiar face will lead him and the rest of the field to the green flag. Earnhardt’s wife, Amy, will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the First Data 500.
Read MoreLiftMaster becomes another sponsor to leave Hendrick Motorsports
LiftMaster shared the role as primary sponsor for several races with Kasey Kahne at Hendrick Motorsports. Hendrick Motorsports has since released Kahne. He will drive for Leavine Family Racing.
Related: Kasey Kahne to Leavine Family Racing
In October 2016,
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