A collection of Talladega Superspeedway news and photos. Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located in Talladega, AL. The racetrack is a 2.5 mile high banked oval. It was formerly known as Alabama International Motor Superspeedway.
Following a test, the superspeedway NASCAR package has been adjusted
NASCAR has issued a few changes to the superspeedway rules package for 2019. The changes will take action in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series division.
The Daytona 500 was won by Denny Hamlin back in February. Yet,
Read MoreDonnie Allison and Red Farmer visit the new Talladega Superspeedway tunnel project
At various times over the years, racing legends Donnie Allison and Red Farmer of the original famed Alabama Gang were on top of the world at Talladega Superspeedway with victories and trips to Gatorade Victory Lane. Well, Wednesday,
Read MoreLyn St. James on going 232.4 mph in a 1989 stock car: “Your desire and your passion outweighs rational thinking.”
The car was prepared by Bill Elliott, giving the NASCAR team a leg up on the competition for the 1989 season
If you look at the photo above,
Read MoreNASCAR further explains the L1 penalty process in regards to Kyle Larson
The media was notified that all cars passed post-race inspection at Talladega; Larson’s car wasn’t taken to the R&D Center but mid-week he was handed an L1 penalty – NASCAR explains the process
At Talladega Superspeedway,
Read MoreAric Almirola: “I really enjoy Kansas. Even though I broke my back there.”
Almirola: “Last year, to think about potentially my career ending. And never knowing if I was good or not. I always had equipment as an excuse. When I showed up to Stewart-Haas Racing, that was no longer the case.
Read MoreThe appeals panel heard the case from Chip Ganassi Racing this morning at Kansas Speedway on the penalty to Kyle Larson
Appeals panel confirms the Kyle Larson penalty; Team has until noon to send the case to the final appeals officer
Update: Current updates are posted at the bottom of this story.
Read MoreA hearing will take place this morning on the appeal of the NASCAR rules violation
NASCAR Playoffs contender Kyle Larson was hit with a crucial 10 point penalty following Talladega last week
Kyle Larson had all kinds of problems at Talladega Superspeedway. The biggest was when he blew a rear tire down the back stretch at some 200 mph.
Read MoreSunday’s race at Talladega was something different
Hints of what we would see came from practice speeds. Kevin Harvick topped the charts at 204mph. These speeds came after a restrictor plate reduction back in April.
The combination of fast speeds and four Stewart-Haas Racing drivers that were determined to whoop the field created the scenario we saw on Sunday.
Read MoreNASCAR penalty report for Talladega Superspeedway in October 2018
The Talladega penalty report is in from NASCAR. The report follows the double-header weekend at the 2.66-mile restrictor plate oval.
View the full 2018 Talladega penalty report below.
Both the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series were on the ticket in Talladega,
Read MoreKurt Busch said NASCAR missed two calls at the end of the Talladega Superspeedway race; NASCAR explains both situations
NASCAR was quick to throw a caution at the end of the NASCAR Truck Series race on Saturday.
In the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, it was different.
Read MoreKurt Busch was left a surprise gift with a note after running out of gas on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway
Fuel on the fire…
Unfortunately for Kurt Busch, he came up shy of of his second win of the 2018 season. Busch led the most laps of anyone on Sunday.
Read MoreKurt Busch: “There was two missed calls by NASCAR at the end.”
Kurt Busch led 108 laps on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event. There was only 193 laps in the race. Busch led 56% of the race.
Despite being the leader at the end of the final stage,
Read MoreTalladega Superspeedway race results featuring the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on October 14, 2018
Today, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series unloads at Talladega Superspeedway. Round two of the NASCAR Playoffs will resume on the high banks.
View full 2018 Talladega race results below.
Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer set the front row.
Read MoreSince April, the restrictor plate holes were reduced at Talladega to slow the cars down; They’re going faster anyway
Kevin Harvick: “Yeah, I don’t think that’s really what NASCAR intended to happen when the bigger spoilers and things got put on the car.”
Kevin Harvick is set to start from row two at Tallaega Superspeedway.
Read MoreNASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for Talladega Superspeedway in October 2018
Today, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will set the starting grid for the Talladega Superspeedway race. The 1000Bulbs.com 500 will take the green tomorrow afternoon.
View the full 2018 Talladega starting lineup below
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Teams will get one lap in round one.
Read MoreNASCAR Truck Series race results from Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018
Today, the NASCAR Truck Series takes to the track. They’ll be the first race on the 2.660-mile of the NASCAR race weekend.
View 2018 Talladega truck race results below.
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TV | Prac | Qual | Race
Spencer Gallagher and David Gilliland set the front row.
Read MoreTalladega Superspeedway practice times for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on October 13, 2018
This morning, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series takes to the take for their lone practice session of the weekend. Talladega Superpseedway is a 2.66-mile oval in Talladega, Alabama.
View 2018 Talladega practice times for the NASCAR Cup Series below.
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