Construction began on what was then known as the Alabama International Motor Speedway on May 23, 1968 The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on Sept. 14, 1969 - won by Richard Brickhouse The name changed to Talladega Superspeedway in 1989formerly known as Alabama International Motor Speedway

Track Specs: Superspeedway: 2.66-mile trioval 48 feet wide (12-foot apron) Turns: Banking: 33 degrees Length: 3,750 feet Radius: 1,100 feet Trioval: Banking: 18 degrees Frontstretch: Chute length: 2,150 feet (from turn to middle of trioval); Total length: 4,300 feet Banking: Minimal for drainage only Backstretch: Length: 4,000 feet Banking: Minimal for drainage only Seats: 78,000 [was 78,000 was 109,000, 143,231} with 30 suites

Pit Stalls: Length: 30 feet Width: 17 feet

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May 2016 Race Winner: #2-Brad Keselowski, 140.046mph, started 7th October 2016 Race Winner: #22-Joey Logano, 159.905mph, started 16th Track Race Record: Mark Martin, May 1997, 188.354mph Slowest Race Record: Jeff Gordon, April 25, 2004, 129.396mph Worst Starting Spot to Win: Jeff Gordon, April 2000, started 36th Oldest Race Winner: Harry Gant, 52 years, 3 months, 26 days, 5/6/1991 Youngest Race Winner: Bobby Hillin Jr., 22 years, 1 months, 22 days, 7/27/1986

April 2016 Pole Winner: #24-Chase Elliott, 192.661mph, finished 5th October 2016 Pole Winner: #78-Martin Truex Jr., 193.423mph, finished 40th Track Qualifying Record (no restrictor plate): Bill Elliott, April 1987, 212.809mph Track Qualifying Record (Restrictor Plate): Bill Elliott, May 1990, 199.388 (15/16th inch plate) Track Qualifying Record (Restrictor Plate): Kyle Busch, May 2014, 200.574 (1st round qualifying) Oldest Pole Winner: Mark Martin, 52 years, 9 months, 14 days, 10/22/2011 Youngest Pole Winner: Chase Elliott, 20 years, 5 months, and 2 days, 4/30/2016

Most Wins: 10 - Dale Earnhardt Most Wins - Active Driver: 6 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Most Poles - All Time: 8 - Bill Elliott Most Poles - Active Driver: 8 drivers with 1 pole Most Top 5s - All Time: 23 - Dale Earnhardt Most Top 5s - Active Driver : 12 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Most Top 10s - All Time: 27 - Dale Earnhardt Most Top 10s - Active Driver: 17 - Kurt Busch

Most Lead Changes: 88 - 4/25/2010 & 4/27/2011 Fewest Lead Changes: 13 - 5/6/1973 Most Leaders: 29 - 4/25/2010 Fewest Leaders: 4 - 5/6/1973 Most Laps Led: Pete Hamilton, August 1970, 153 laps Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: Jeff Gordon, 10/7/2007 and Brad Keselowski, 4/26/2009; 1 lap led

Most Cautions: 11, 4/25/2004 Most Caution Laps: 62, 5/7/1972 Fewest Cautions: 0 - three times, most recent 10/6/2002 Fewest Caution Laps: 0 - three times, most recent 10/6/2002

Most on the Lead Lap: 34 - 10/23/2016 Fewest on the Lead Lap: 1 - two times, most recent 7/27/1986 Most Running at the Finish: 40 - 4/22/2001 Fewest Running at the Finish: 14 - 7/27/1986 Most Wins by Manufacturer: 40 - Chevy; 24 - Ford; 7 - Mercury; 6 - Buick; 6 - Oldsmobile; 4 - Dodge; 3 - Plymouth; 3 - Toyota; 2 - Pontiac

Races won from starting pos 1: 13 [of 95] Races won from starting pos 2: 20 Races won from starting pos 3: 7 Races won from starting pos 4: 8 Races won from starting pos 5: 5 Races won from starting pos 6: 3 Races won from starting pos 7: 3 Races won from starting pos 8: 1 Races won from starting pos 9: 4 Races won from starting pos 10: 3 Races won from starting pos 11: 3 Races won from starting pos 12: 2 Races won from starting pos 13: 4 Races won from starting pos 14: 1 Races won from starting pos 15: 2 Races won from starting pos 16: 3 Races won from starting pos 17: 1 Races won from starting pos 18: 2 Races won from starting pos 19: 1 Races won from starting pos 20: 1 Races won from starting pos 22: 2 Races won from starting pos 24: 1 Races won from starting pos 27: 1 Races won from starting pos 34: 3 Races won from starting pos 36: 1 Races won from the top 5: 53 of 95 Races won from the top 10: 67 of 95

First time Sprint Cup winners at Talladega: Ten NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers won their first Sprint Cup race at Talladega. Of those 10, only Davey Allison, Ken Schrader, Brad Keselowski and Brian Vickers ever won another Sprint Cup race. driver, career wins Davey Allison, 19 (3 at Talladega) Brad Keselowski, 17* (3 at Talladega) Ken Schrader, 4 Brian Vickers, 3* Ron Bouchard, 1 Richard Brickhouse, 1 Dick Brooks, 1 Bobby Hillin Jr., 1 Phil Parsons, 1 Lennie Pond, 1 (* = active)(10-23-2016)

A Record Fit for a King: Richard "The King" Petty won twice in 46 Talladega starts. But his two wins managed to set an unusual record. The first win came on August 11, 1974. The second came on May 1, 1983, setting the mark for longest stretch between wins at the 2.66-mile oval.(10-2-2004)

Slowest Cup race ever at Talladega 2004: A track record 11 caution periods over 55 laps caused the average speed to be 129.396mph, the slowest in a NASCAR Winston/Nextel Cup race at Talladega. The record (130.892) was set in 1975 in a race won by Buddy Baker.(4-27-2004)

New premium infield RV area planned near Talladega's start-finish line: For decades, fans in the Talladega Superspeedway frontstretch grandstands located near Turn 1 have been treated to some of NASCAR's closest finishes at the venue's legendary start-finish line. Beginning with this spring's GEICO 500 weekend from April 26-28, campers will have the opportunity to forever experience the thrill of the track's epic checkered flag conclusions from the comfort of their RVs in the new Finish Line Premium RV area.[More](11-27-2018)

Construction moving forward on Talladega tunnel: While heavy amounts of rain hit Talladega Superspeedway over the past two weeks, it hasn't slowed construction. Oxford, AL's Taylor Corporation, which is spearheading the construction effort, is uninterruptedly progressing as the crew has excavated the tunnel pathway and has moved dirt to other areas in the infield. Crushed concrete is also being brought in and smoothed along the ground, while the formwork is being set for the Tunnel slab.[More](11-23-2018)

#10-Aric Almirola won the 1000Bulbs.com 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The win is his 1st win of 2018, 1st win at Talladega and 2nd career win. #14-Bowyer finished 2nd followed by #17-Stenhouse, Jr., #11-Hamlin, #22-Logano, #47-Allmendinger, #48-Johnson, #20-Jones, #21-Menard, and #95-Smith. The race ended under NASCAR Overtime after an accident with three laps remaining. Stewart-Haas Racing cars dominated the race and were running first through fourth when the final caution came out. Before the race restarted, #4-Harvick ran out of fuel and had to pit. On the final restart, pole winner #41-Busch was the leader, but he ran out of gas on the final lap to give Almirola the victory. Stage 1 was won by #41-Busch, finished 14th. Stage 2 was won by #4-Harvick, finished 28th. Several other Playoff drivers had problems during the race: #42-Larson spun on lap 103 after a tire blew out. He rebounded to finish 11th #88-Bowman was caught in an accident with three laps remaining and could not finish. He was 33rd. #2-Keselowski ran out of fuel before the final restart. He finished 21st. His teammate #12-Blaney also had to pit for fuel and finished 29th. #9-Elliott was in an accident on the final lap and finished 31st. #18-Busch suffered damage in the same incident and was 26th. There were 15 lead changes among 11 drivers and 8 cautions for 32 yellow flag laps. The average speed of the race was: 153.707mph. See unofficial race results, awards, laps led, cautions and more at: Unofficial Race Results (pdf) Cumulative Report (pdf) Penalty Report (pdf) Drivers Points Standings (pdf) Owners Points Standings (pdf)

Talladega to build oversized tunnel in turn three: Talladega Superspeedway and its parent company, International Speedway Corporation (ISC), revealed today that the construction of the new Turn 3 Oversized Tunnel, an important component of the track's new Transformation Infield Project - will begin in a matter of days during the week of Oct. 21. The new two-lane tunnel will have dimensions capable of allowing vehicles as large as race team haulers and fans' recreational vehicles to enter and exit the track simultaneously with ease. [More](10-14-2018)

NASCAR and Talladega Superspeedway enter new partnership with Sugarlands: Award-winning moonshine distillery Sugarlands Distilling Company, LLC. has entered the sport by signing agreements with both the sanctioning body and one of the most iconic tracks on the circuit, Talladega Superspeedway. The new partnerships designate Sugarlands Shine as the "Official Moonshine of NASCAR" and as the title partner of the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Trucks Series fall race, the Sugarlands Shine 250.[More](10-12-2018)

Talladega pre-race dignitaries announced: Things have kicked into high gear at Talladega Superspeedway with the track's pivotal doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend just days away. The lineup of pre-race dignitaries has been finalized for the 1000Bulbs.com 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event and the Fr8Auctions 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. [More](10-11-2018)

FR8 Auctions to sponsor Talladega Truck race:Fr8Auctions will serve as entitlement sponsor for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoff event on Saturday, Oct. 13.[More](10-5-2018)

Talladega to have pink pace car and start/finish line: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, the pink Chevrolet Camaro SS pace car will be on track at Talladega Superspeedway for the NASCAR Playoff 1000Bulbs.com 500 on Sunday, October 14, in efforts to raise money for the American Cancer Society in its work to save lives from breast cancer. Furthermore, the track will splash the start/finish line with a fresh coat of paint, changing the look of the black and white checkered pattern to give it a pink and black flair.[More](10-5-2018)

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake the "Preferred Pizza" of Talladega:Through the partnership, Papa Murphy's hopes to grow its presence in the Southeast by offering fans the chance to purchase pizza by the slice during Talladega Superspeedway's Talladega 250 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (Oct. 13) and the 1000Bulbs.com 500 (Oct. 14) for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.[More](10-3-2018)

Fans can hit the track for "Drive Days" at Talladega Superspeedway during race week: While the greatest drivers in the world will be competing at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 12-14 during the highly-anticipated doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend (1000Bulbs.com 500 and Talladega 250), fans will have the opportunity to hit the pavement first and drive their personal car around NASCAR's biggest and most competitive track earlier in the week during "Drive Days."[More](9-29-2018)

Happy Hour lasts all weekend with Talladega Superspeedway's $24 College Ticket Package: There's a whole lot of party with Talladega Superspeedway's $24 college student ticket package to NASCAR's "Party Capital" during its doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend, Oct. 12-14. The incredible deal offers some of the best entertainment for students looking to round up the crew and escape campus for an exciting weekend of fun.[More](9-26-2018)

Infield RV spots added for Talladega: After selling out of infield RV spots weeks ago, Talladega has reserved a one-time-only section near the start-finish line for additional RV camping. [More](9-22-2018)

Talladega's Saturday pre-race pass gives fans up-close access for Cup, Truck prep: Fans' accessibility for Talladega Superspeedway's NASCAR Playoff weekend just got even better with the introduction of the new Saturday Pre-Race Pass, which will allow them to witness the action and a host of morning activities from "pit alley," a designated fenced area behind pit road, for both the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) on Saturday, Oct. 13.[More](9-18-2018)

Talladega releasing the bat-signal for Kids Movie Night: The Lego Batman Movie headlines Kids Movie Night on Saturday, Oct. 13, during the track's doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend. [More](9-15-2018)

Premium seating upgrade options still available at Talladega Superspeedway: Take your pick! Whether it's an up-close view of pit road or in a climate-controlled suite, fans can take in unique views of action-packed racing during Talladega Superspeedway's doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend, Oct. 12-14, with one of many premium seating upgrade options such as the Paddock Club and Fan Suites (limited availability). Both are prime locations with various amenities for the 1000Bulbs.com 500 and the Talladega 250.[More](9-14-2018)

Grant Lynch to retire from Talladega Superspeedway next year: Grant Lynch, the jubilant, likeable and community-minded head of Talladega Superspeedway for the past 25 years, will have his swan song with the track's recently announced Transformation - The Talladega Superspeedway Infield Project in the fall of 2019.[More](9-12-2018)

Hotel deals available for Talladega at DegaRooms.com: Before fans pack their bags for Talladega Superspeedway's doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend, Oct. 12-14, they can avoid the stress of finding accommodations by booking through DegaRooms.com - Talladega's official hotel reservation service. Don't wait till the last minute, be sure to book early for best location options and pricing available.[More](9-11-2018)

Harvick, Truex, and Bowyer to participate in pre-race fan Q&A at Talladega: Top NASCAR veterans Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Clint Bowyer comprise a trio set to partake in the Pre-Race Fan Question & Answer Session prior to Talladega Superspeedway's 1000Bulbs.com 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) event on Sunday, Oct. 14. Held at Talladega's famous start-finish line, race fans will get the opportunity to ask drivers questions in advance of the critical second race in the Round of 12 in the MENCS Playoffs.[More](9-7-2018)

Talladega offering VIP tailgate experience at the Compound: Bring the tent, fire up the grills and relax at Talladega Superspeedway's VIP Tailgate Experience at The Compound. The gated tailgate area, located just outside the track adjacent to the start-finish line behind Legends Village, will give race fans plenty of prime real estate for a ton of fun at an affordable price during its doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend, Oct. 12-14.[More](8-27-2018)

Talladega continues "Teacher & Educator Appreciation" ticket program: Talladega Superspeedway will recognize educators and faculty members again this fall with its "Teacher & Educator Appreciation" ticket program, which offers up to 30 percent off on various ticket options for the 1000Bulbs.com 500 and Talladega 250 (Oct. 13-14) during its doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend. As the track's way of showing gratitude to those who work in our school districts and closely with youth to shape them into outstanding individuals, the program, which was introduced earlier this year for the track's April race weekend, allows anyone who works within the school system to take advantage of the tremendous savings in both the grandstands and towers. [More](8-11-2018)

Few reserved camping spots remain at Talladega Superspeedway: The anticipation is growing for Talladega Superspeedway's NASCAR Playoff doubleheader weekend, Oct. 12-14, and the most coveted real estate in motorsports is filling up fast in the iconic infield. Officials at NASCAR's most competitive track announced today that fewer than 30 reserved RV camping spots remain.[More](8-8-2018)

Talladega Superspeedway's Kids VIP Experience Presented by Children's of Alabama is better than ever: The Kids VIP Experience presented by Children's of Alabama provides exciting, behind-the-scenes, up-close access for kids on race morning before the drivers strap into the cockpit of their race car for 500 nail-biting miles of action.[More](8-2-2018)

New infield project unveiled at Talladega Superspeedway: NASCAR's most competitive track - Talladega Superspeedway - along with its parent company, International Speedway Corporation (ISC), announced at a press conference today details of Transformation - The Talladega Superspeedway Infield Project. The approximate $50 million redevelopment endeavor is part of ISC's long-term capital allocation plan and reinvestment into its major motorsports complexes. The project, highlighted by a one-of-a-kind Garage Fan Zone Experience, will feature "up-close" access, interactive attractions and enhanced amenities for fans, sponsors, teams and stakeholders in the iconic Talladega infield.[More](7-26-2018)

Kids Movie Night is back at Talladega Superspeedway: Kids are superheroes at Talladega Superspeedway and during the doubleheader NASCAR Playoff weekend, the track invites families to experience the superhero-themed Kids Movie Night for a full evening of fun entertainment on Saturday, Oct. 13. Kids Movie Night, introduced last fall, will take place after the running of the Talladega 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and Foodland/Food Giant Qualifying for the 1000Bulbs.com 500.[More](7-20-2018)

Four all-new fan competitions set for the "Big One on the Blvd." at Talladega: Fans will want to come hungry, get ready to battle and get dirty (or clean) at the "Big One on the Blvd." at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, Oct. 12. It's an all-new lineup of fan challenges for the extravaganza of what is the sport's premier party of the year.[More](7-13-2018)

Advance-ticket prices available at Talladega Superspeedway: While fans are soaking in the summer sun, they can also take in incredible ticket prices for Talladega Superspeedway's highly-anticipated NASCAR Playoff doubleheader weekend (Oct. 12-14). And, starting today, Monday, June 25, being a part of the Talladega experience can be done at a lower cost with the track's "advance-priced" ticket offers.[More](6-26-2018)

Friday is free at Talladega Superspeedway race weekend: The weekend, which could play a major role in the outcome of both series season-ending championships, kicks off on Friday with practice sessions and qualifying for the Talladega 250. At 4 p.m. CDT, the grandstands (entrance at Gate EP4) will be open for fans to watch those time trials (two rounds of single vehicle laps that begin at 4:35 p.m. CDT) which will determine the starting lineup for Saturday's Talladega 250. Three times in 12 truck races at TSS has the pole winner gone on to win the event.T.[More](6-23-2018)

Joey Logano won the GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The win is his 1st win of 2018, 3rd win at Talladega and 19th career win. Logano led 70 of the 188 laps. He regained the lead after green flag pit stops with 41 laps to go and even relinquished the lead. #41-Busch finished 2nd followed by #9-Elliott, pole sitter #4-Harvick, #17-Stenhouse, Jr., #38-Ragan, #10-Almirola, #88-Bowman, #31-Newman, and #19-Suarez. The biggest wreck of the day came on lap 167 and involved 14 cars. Stage 1 was won by #2-Keselowski, finished 33rd after an accident. Stage 2 was won by #21-Menard, finished 30th after an accident There were 25 lead changes among 16 drivers and 6 cautions for 29 yellow flag laps. The average speed of the race was: 152.489mph. See unofficial race results, awards, laps led, cautions and more at: Unofficial Race Results (pdf) Cumulative Report (pdf) Penalty Report (pdf) Drivers Standings Owners Standings

Fan golf cart transportation begins at Talladega Superspeedway: Talladega Superspeedway is thrilled to announce that Joyride, a golf cart transportation service, will be offered to fans this weekend for the track's anticipated tripleheader, April 27-29. Joyride can transport up to five passengers at a time and will actually be available starting Thursday, April 26, for fans arriving early and will continue throughout the remainder of the weekend.[More](4-26-2018)

Deontay Wilder to serve as honorary pace car driver for GEICO 500: World Boxing Council's (WBC) current World Heavyweight Champion and Tuscaloosa, AL native Deontay Wilder, will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for this Sunday's GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway (April 29). Prior to the start of the GEICO 500, Wilder - "The Bronze Bomber" - will lead the field around the mammoth 2.66-mile track in the Official Ford Mustang GT Pace Car and take them to the green flag to start off the much-anticipated event.[More](4-24-2018)

Blue skies, temperatures in the 70s and the greatest racing experience on the planet awaits fans, drivers at Talladega: With Chamber of Commerce weather in the meteorologists' forecasts this weekend, all eyes will be on Talladega Superspeedway as a host of story lines are set to dominate the track's tripleheader extravaganza, which features the GEICO 500 (Sunday) for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the Sparks Energy 300 (Saturday) for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the General Tire 200 (Friday) for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards. And, great seating options are still available.[More](4-24-2018)

Talladega Superspeedway's College Student Program returns April 27-29: Get ready for Talladega Superspeedway to teach you a thing or two about college with the $24 student ticket offer, returning April 27-29! The program offers an array of benefits, including a college party with an appearance by Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.[More](4-21-2018)

Iconic Vulcan Trophy and Hammer & Anvil Trophy returns to Talladega: Hardware to winners of races at Talladega Superspeedway? No. At the biggest, baddest racing venue on the planet, it is called ironware! Every driver who straps themselves behind the wheel at the 2.66-mile track dreams of winning at the historic, gigantic venue and a trip to Gatorade Victory Lane. And, to the victor of Talladega's upcoming races during its tripleheader motorsports weekend (April 27-29), go the spoils - some of the most unique pieces of authentic ironware in all of motorsports with both the Vulcan Trophy and the Hammer & Anvil Trophy.[More](4-20-2018)

"Drive Days" for Talladega fans during race week: While the greatest drivers in the world will be competing on Talladega Superspeedway on April 27-29 during an incredible tripleheader weekend (GEICO 500, Sparks Energy 300, General Tire 200), fans will have the opportunity to hit the pavement first and drive their personal car around NASCAR's biggest and most competitive track earlier in the week during "Drive Days." On Tuesday (April 24) and Thursday (April 26), "Drive Days" will offer participants to take their street legal vehicles for three thrilling laps at highway speed behind a Talladega Safety/Pace truck on Talladega's 2.66-mile, 33-degree high banks for just $50.[More](4-14-2018)

Auburn football coach Malzahn named Talladega grand marshal: Auburn University Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn, one of the most innovative offensive minds in football, has been named as the Grand Marshal for Talladega Superspeedway's GEICO 500 Sunday, April 29, and will give the command to fire engines prior to the GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.[More](4-7-2018)

Uncle Kracker in concert Saturday night at Talladega: Talladega Superspeedway is excited to announce that singer-songwriter Uncle Kracker will perform as the headliner for the traditional Saturday Night Infield Concert, April 28, as part of its anticipated tripleheader weekend, April 27-29, featuring the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500. Joining Uncle Kracker will be NASCAR favorite Tim Dugger and locally known DJ Mark A.D. from Birmingham, Al. Country music singer and Alabama native Dugger will get the party rockin' just hours after the conclusion of the Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series, before giving way to DJ Mark A.D., who will bring the beats to keep the crowd going until Uncle Kracker hits the stage. The concert is free to all infield guests, as well as anyone who has purchased a GEICO 500 ticket.[More](4-6-2018)

Captain Christopher T. Martin to present Talladega's Freedom Trophy: A staple at Talladega Superspeedway, the patriotic Freedom Trophy will be presented to the winner of the April 29 GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race by United States Navy Commanding Officer at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Captain Christopher T. Martin. This distinctive piece of hardware, introduced in the spring of 2014, features five-sided silver aluminum panels centered around a waterjet cut star. Each panel is engraved with a military member and logo from one of our nation's five military branches. It has been presented to Talladega Superspeedway winners in NASCAR's premier series by members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.[More](3-30-2018)

Fr8Auctions to sponsor qualifying at Talladega: Fr8Auctions Qualifying (12:05 p.m. CDT start) at Talladega Superspeedway for the GEICO 500 will feature a two-round qualifying format. Every driver will take one timed lap around the 2.66-mile tri-oval during the first round, then the drivers with the 12 fastest lap speeds will advance to the second round. The top-12 starting positions for the race will be determined by the fastest lap speed in the second round, while positions 13 and beyond will be established off the first-round speeds.[More](3-28-2018)

Talladega offering premium seating upgrade options: Fans can take in unique, spectacular views of incredible three-and four-wide racing during Talladega Superspeedway's tripleheader weekend, April 27-29, with one of many premium seating upgrade options such as the Paddock Club and Fan Suites, with limited availability. Both are prime locations with various amenities for the GEICO 500, Sparks Energy 300 and the General Tire 200.[More](3-21-2018)

1000Bulbs.com sponsoring fall Talladega race: The future of Talladega Superspeedway became brighter today. 1000Bulbs.com, the award-winning, internet-based lighting retailer recognized for growth, innovation and customer satisfaction, announced that the track's anticipated Fall NASCAR Playoff event (October 14) will be known as the 1000Bulbs.com 500.[More](3-19-2018)

Talladega offering Kids VIP Experience: Talladega Superspeedway and Children's of Alabama, a not-for-profit medical center that specializes in medical care for ill and injured children, announced today that the track's Kids VIP programming will be known as the Kids VIP Experience Presented by Children's of Alabama. Loaded with an array of family-friendly activities for children 12-and-under, the first Kids VIP Experience Presented by Children's of Alabama of the season at Talladega will be prior to the running of the GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, April 29.[More](3-17-2018)

Harvick, Jones, Byron and Menard to join pre-race Q&A prior to Talladega's GEICO 500: Red-hot Kevin Harvick, winner of three of the first four races thus far in the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, along with young guns Erik Jones and William Byron, and veteran Paul Menard make up a quartet scheduled to take part in the Pre-Race Fan Question & Answer Session prior to Talladega Superspeedway's GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, April 29.[More](3-15-2018)

Talladega debuts new tailgating area: NASCAR's Ultimate Track, Talladega Superspeedway, has created the Ultimate Tailgating Experience with The Compound. The new, family friendly, gated tailgate area will be located just outside the biggest and baddest track adjacent to the start/finish line behind Legend's Village. These exclusive spots will give race fans plenty of prime real estate for loads of fun at an affordable price during this Spring's anticipated April 27-29 triple-header weekend.[More](2-26-2018)

Talladega Superspeedway offers special "33% off" race-week pricing: A return to the high banks and a victory for the iconic No. 3 means big savings for NASCAR fans at Talladega Superspeedway! In honor of Austin Dillon, who drove Richard Childress Racing's (RCR) famous No. 3 to victory in the season-opening DAYTONA 500, Talladega Superspeedway announced today a special "33% off" ticket offer for its GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race on April 29. With the unbelievable racing at Daytona in the rearview mirror, all eyes are now fixed on the spectacular competition at Talladega, the biggest "super" superspeedway in the sport that has seen the No. 3 go to Gatorade Victory Lane a record nine times - all with the late, great Dale Earnhardt, Sr.[More](2-19-2018)

Limited space available for Talladega infield camping: With the official start of the 2018 NASCAR season just days away, Talladega Superspeedway fans have already spoken in a big way with their excitement for the track's Spring triple-header weekend, April 27-29. Officials at NASCAR's Most Competitive track announced that fewer than 20 reserved RV camping spots remain in its infamous infield, the most coveted real estate in motorsports.[More](2-16-2018)

Advanced ticket pricing available at Talladega Superspeedway: Incredible ticket prices are blooming for Talladega Superspeedway's springtime triple-header weekend, April 27-29. Beginning, Monday, January 8, fans have the most economical opportunities to be a part of the Talladega experience with the track's advance-priced ticket offers.[More](1-11-2018)

Keselowski won the Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway for his 3rd win of 2017, 5th win at Talladega and 24th career win. It was his 300th career start. He passed #31-Newman on the final lap to take the win that was riddled with wrecks over the final 20 laps. Keselowski is now locked into the NASCAR Playoffs Round of 8, along with Truex, Jr. #31-Newman held on to finish 2nd followed by #6-Bayne, #22-Logano, #42-Almirola, #11-Hamlin, #88-Earnhardt, Jr., #5-Kahne, #83-Gaulding (a career best), and #38-Ragan. The "big one" happened with 17 laps to go and invovled 16 cars: #4-Harvick, #38-Ragan, #48-Johnson, #18-Busch, #78-Truex, #3-Dillon, #95-McDowell, #20-Kenseth, #10-Patrick, #13-Dillon, #88-Earnhardt, Jr., #32-DiBenedetto, #75-Gaughan, #34-Cassill, #17-Stenhouse and #41-Busch. The race had to be red flagged for track cleanup. There was also a wreck with 11 laps to go involving #4-Harvick, #21-Blaney, #22-Logano, and #75-Gaughan that also required a red flag for track cleanup. Another wreck with 6 to go caught #19-Suarez, #24-Elliott, and #36-Buescher. A 3rd red flag was needed. Playoff drivers who did not make it to the end of the race because of accidents included #1-McMurray, #4-Harvick, #17-Stenhouse, Jr., #18-Busch, #21-Blaney, #24-Elliott, #48-Johnson, #78-Truex, Jr. #2-Keselowski won stage 1 and won the race. #21-Blaney won stage 2 but was caught in a late accident and finished 18th. #78-Truex Jr. leads the driver points by 19 over #2-Keselowski. There were 30 lead changes among 16 drivers and 11 cautions for 47 yellow flag laps. The average speed of the race was: 131.677mph. See unofficial race results, awards, laps led, cautions and more at: Unofficial Race Results (pdf) Cumulative Report (pdf) Penalty Report (pdf) Unofficial Drivers Points Standings page (pdf) Unofficial Owners Points Standings page (pdf)

Donnie Allison to lead the field to green in Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s #2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: Donnie Allison, two-time Talladega Superspeedway winner and original member of the famed Alabama Gang, will lead the field to green in Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s historic #2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Sunday's Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) playoff race. The blue and yellow, white numeral machine was driven by Dale Sr. during the 1979 and 1980 MENCS seasons and was presented to Dale Earnhardt, Jr. as a retirement gift from the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Talladega Superspeedway on Friday.[More](10-14-2017)

Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s #2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Presented to Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Talladega: Before six-time Talladega Superspeedway winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes his final laps at the track he considers his "second home" in Sunday's Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race, the track surprised him Friday afternoon by presenting him - on permanent loan - with the No. 2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by his father Dale Earnhardt Sr. to the 1980 NASCAR Championship title. The presentation was made by Grant Lynch, Charmain of Talladega Superspeedway, and Alabama Senator Gerald Dial, Chairman of the Board of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (IMHOF), located outside of the 2.66-mile track.[More](10-13-2017)

State Senator to serve as honorary starter at Talladega: State Senator Del Marsh (R) will serve as the Honorary Starter and wave the green flag to start competition for this Sunday's Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) at Talladega Superspeedway.[More](10-12-2017)

Pre-Race dignitaries announce for Talladega race weekend: With the stars of NASCAR set to hit the track at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) and fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) playoff races, speedway officials have announced the lineup of pre-race dignitaries for the events. [More](10-11-2017)

Sunday will be Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Day in Alabama: This Sunday - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day - Earnhardt Jr., will make his final start at the track he calls a "second home."[More](10-10-2017)

Drivers will win Talladega's iconic Vulcan and Hammer & Anvil trophies: Both introduced within the last 12 months, Talladega Superspeedway's two iconic trophies - the Vulcan and the Hammer & Anvil - are quickly becoming the most sought-out works of art in motorsports. To the victors of the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) and Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS), nothing would be finer than to add these unique, handcrafted pieces to their trophy case.[More](10-8-2017)

Pre-race fan question & answer session at Talladega: The past, present and future stars of NASCAR will be out in full force for Talladega Superspeedway's Pre-Race Fan Question & Answer Session, set for Sunday, Oct. 15, prior to the start of the Alabama 500. Joining already announced drivers Brad Keselowski and Chase Elliott will be this year's Daytona 500 Champ Kurt Busch, along with original Alabama Gang member Donnie Allison, Rookie of the Year candidate Ty Dillon and Len & Eddie Wood of the iconic Wood Brothers Racing team.[More](10-7-2017)

Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series to visit Talladega Superspeedway: The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Friday, Oct. 13. For the first time, fighters will step into the cage after the sun has set on Friday evening, kicking off an exciting weekend for fans that culminates with the fifth race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.[More](10-5-2017)

Pink pace car to lead the field at Talladega: Race fans will see a burst of pink pacing Talladega Superspeedway during the Oct. 15th Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) event, a critical race for drivers vying for a championship in NASCAR's playoffs, which is also Chevy driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final ride around the famed 2.66-mile venue.[More](10-4-2017)

Brian Carney to present Talladega Freedom Trophy to Alabama 500 winner: The patriotic tradition of presenting the Freedom Trophy at Talladega Superspeedway returns for its eighth race on Oct. 15 and will be awarded to the winner of the Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race by former Navy SEAL and HESCO BoneFrog Challenge Founder Brian Carney.[More](9-20-2017)

Talladega opening campgrounds for Hurricane evacuees: With the growing threat of Hurricane Irma, Talladega Superspeedway will offer a portion of its campgrounds - which will include hot shower and restroom facilities, as well as water hookups on gravel and grassy areas - free to evacuees seeking temporary refuge, beginning Thursday (Sept. 7) morning at 9 am CDT.[More](9-6-2017)

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey named grand marshal at Talladega: The 54th Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey (R), is set to give the command to fire the engines prior to the running of Talladega Superspeedway's Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race on Sunday, Oct. 15. Governor Ivey, who has held several different roles in Alabama politics, officially took the oath of office on April 10, 2017, becoming only the second female to serve as Alabama's governor and the first in 50 years.[More](9-6-2017)

Talladega and Anheuser-Busch continue multi-year partnership with Busch Balcony: Talladega Superspeedway is proud to continue its partnership with Anheuser-Busch with the return of Busch Balcony - premium seating and hospitality that towers over the exit of turn - for the excitement of two nail-biting NASCAR playoff races during the "Wildcard" weekend, Oct. 13-15. Fans will experience an incredible sight for Sunday's Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race, featuring six-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. in his final scheduled Talladega start, and Saturday's fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event.[More](9-1-2017)

Colt Ford in concert at Talladega: Talladega Superspeedway is excited to announce American Ethanol has joined its track family with the Colt Ford Concert Powered by American Ethanol on Saturday night, Oct. 14. Headlined by popular entertainer and country star Colt Ford, the traditional Talladega event is part of a much-anticipated double-header NASCAR "Wild Card" playoff weekend.[More](8-31-2017)

Premium seating available at Talladega: A limited number of premium seating options - Back Forty Beer Co. Paddock Club and Premium Boxes - remain for Talladega Superspeedway's action-packed, double-header NASCAR Playoff weekend Oct. 13-15, featuring Sunday's Alabama 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race and the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) event on Saturday. The array of opportunities have their own unique niche at the track and will provide an extraordinary experience with unforgettable views, along with special access and other perks for different race-day perspectives.[More](8-29-2017)

"First Responder Appreciation" ticket program at Talladega: Talladega Superspeedway is pleased to honor all active and retired First Responders with its new "First Responder Appreciation" ticket program, which will debut during the track's NASCAR Playoff "Wildcard" weekend Oct. 13-15, featuring the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500. The program allows First Responders to take advantage of excellent savings of up to a remarkable 50% on a 2-day ticket option (which features Saturday's fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and Sunday's Alabama 500), a Sunday Only ticket option and Pre-Race Pit Passes (Sunday's Alabama 500).[More](7-26-2017)

"Two for $88" ticket package back to honor Dale Earnhardt, Jr. for his final Talladega start: With just 88 days until Talladega Superspeedway's Alabama 500, the popular "Two for $88" ticket package is back in celebration of Dale Earnhardt Jr's much-anticipated final scheduled start at NASCAR's Most Competitive track - the place he calls a "second home." The special "Two for $88" Dale Jr. ticket package - which salutes the six-time Talladega winner and NASCAR's 14-time Most Popular driver during his JR Nation Apprici88tion Tour - offers fans an incredible $42 savings off the regular price for two Lincoln Grandstand tickets for the Alabama 500, set for Sunday, Oct. 15.[More](7-20-2017)

ISC reports 2nd quarter earnings International Speedway Corp. reported Monday that Cup attendance was down an average of 6.5 percent for the six races it held in the second quarter. Races during the second quarter, which ended May 31, were at Phoenix, Auto Club Speedway, Martinsville, Richmond, Talladega and Kansas.[More](7-4-2017)

Savings begin Friday for Talladega grandstand seating: Beginning this Friday, June 23rd, fans can save up to $15 off of race week pricing on grandstand tickets to Talladega Superspeedway's anticipated October 15th Alabama 500 - the "Wildcard" event in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) Playoffs - with the track's "Advanced Pricing."[More](6-19-2017)

Last-lap pass lifts Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to victory at Talladega There's no longer a goose egg in the win column next to #17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s name. With a last-lap pass in Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Stenhouse collected his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 158th start and delivered the first win for Roush Fenway Racing since Carl Edwards triumphed at Sonoma in June 2014. Racing side-by-side with leader #18-Kyle Busch on the restart lap after #31-Ryan Newman's wreck on the backstretch sent the race to overtime, Stenhouse, the polesitter, trailed by the smallest sliver of a second at the stripe but got a strong push from #48-Jimmie Johnson and cleared Busch off Turn 2 on the final circuit. As #1-Jamie McMurray charged up the middle to take second place from Busch, Stenhouse held the top spot through the final two corners and the tri-oval to beat McMurray to the checkered flag by .095 seconds. Busch, in third place, trailed McMurray at the stripe by a mere .004 seconds.(NASCAR Wire Service)[Full Report](5-7-2017)

#17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway for his 1st career win in his 158th start. Stenhouse Jr. led 14 laps. Stenhouse Jr. is the 11th driver to score their first career Cup win at Talladega. Stehouse Jr. won from the pole. #1-McMurray finished 2nd followed by #18-Busch, #43-Almirola, #5-Kahne, #41-Busch, #2-Keselowski, #27-Menard and #38-Ragan. Points leader, #42-Kyle Larson, hit the wall a few times, was a lap down for a while, but was able to recover and finish 12th. Larson leads the Driver Points by 54 over #78-Truex Jr. The race ended under NASCAR Overtime, adding 3 laps after a late crash involving #31-Newman, when he got turned on lap 185. The race was tame but exciting until lap 169 when #47-Allmendinger, while running 3rd, got into the left rear of the 2nd place car, #24-Elliott, sending the #24 spinning in front of many cars getting collected by #22-Logano, #95-McDowell and #6-Bayne. The #24 got airborne and on its side. The #47 Chevy ended up on the roof. The crews had Allmendinger stay in the car until they could flip it back over. Eighteen cars were involved: #2-Keselowski, #3-Dillon, #4-Harvick, #6-Bayne, #10-Patrick, #20-Kenseth, #22-Logano, #23-Gaulding, #24-Elliott, #32-DiBenedetto, #38-Ragan, #41-Busch, #47-Allmendinger, #72-Whitt, #77-Jones, #78-Truex Jr., #83-LaJoie and #95-McDowell. Career best finishes for #15-Gase (21st) and #23-Gaulding (20th) There were 26 lead changes among 14 drivers and 8 cautions for 33 yellow flag laps and a 26:51 minute red flag for the big wreck. The average speed of the race was: 145.659mph. See unofficial race results, awards, laps led, cautions and more at: Unofficial Race Results (pdf) Cumulative Report (pdf) Penalty Report (pdf) Pit Stop Times (pdf) See OFFICIAL race results & points standings on the Official Race & Points Report (pdf).

new Hammer & Anvil Trophies debut at Talladega; Vulcan Trophy returns The winner of Sunday's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway will take home the incredible Vulcan Trophy, introduced last fall as the track's depiction of the Roman god of fire and forge from the famous cast-iron statue that overlooks nearby Birmingham. And now, the Vulcan's hammer & anvil that he used to make weapons and armor for all the gods as part of Ancient Roman myth, will be featured on a new trophy - the Hammer & Anvil Trophy - that will be awarded to the winner of both the General Tire 200 race Friday and Sparks Energy 300 Saturday. While the Vulcan Trophy is given to all Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series winners at the 2.66-mile venue, the Hammer & Anvil Trophy will be presented to the victors of all other companion events at the biggest and baddest race track on the planet. Vulcan's hammer and anvil, which were used in his forge (shop where metal is heated and hammered into useful items), are part of the Vulcan, the colossal 56-foot statue that is the world's largest, and looms tall over Birmingham, paying homage to the city's roots in the iron and steel industry. For more information on this weekend's action, visit talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 855-518-RACE (7223).[More](5-6-2017)

Lethal Weapon star Clayne Crawford to drive 'Dega pace car Alabama native Clayne Crawford, who portrays Detective Martin Riggs on the FOX hit show "Lethal Weapon," will be the Honorary Pace Car driver for Sunday's (May 7) GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The actor, who has had a successful career with both television and film roles, hails from Clay, AL, less than 50 miles away from NASCAR's biggest and baddest race track on the planet - Talladega Superspeedway. He will lead the field of 40 drivers around the mammoth 2.66-mile venue to the green flag of the 10th race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. Lethal Weapon first aired on FOX in September 2016, and after a successful first season, was renewed for a second. The action-filled show reimagines the 1987 hit movie franchise by following two detectives, Riggs (Clayne Crawford) and Roger Murtaugh (Damon Wayans). Crawford's character is an ex-Navy SEAL who moves to California to start over at LAPD after a family tragedy.

There, he is assigned to work with Murtaugh, who is just returning to the line of duty following a heart attack. Despite clashing at first, after working with Murtaugh, Riggs quickly realizes he's found not only a coworker, but a friend. One of them has everything to live for, and the other has nothing to lose. Crawford also starred on the acclaimed cable series "Rectify," which won the 2014 Peabody Award for Excellence in Television Broadcasting. He received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his part on the show. For ticket information regarding this weekend's races, call the Talladega Ticket Office at 855-518-RACE (7223) or log on to www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.[More](5-4-2017)

Pre-race dignitaries announced for Talladega Superspeedway's race weekend: With the classic spring race weekend just days away, Talladega Superspeedway announced its lineup of pre-race dignitaries for all three events during the triple-header weekend. Six honorary officials will take part in the pre-race festivities prior to the GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series, and General Tire 200 ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards.[More](5-3-2017)

TallaTaxi returns to Talladega Superspeedway, offering fast fan transportation: Have the need for speed and want to be somewhere fast? Talladega Superspeedway's answer is TallaTaxi which returns this spring for the track's anticipated triple-header race weekend, May 5-7, headlined by the GEICO 500. TallaTaxis can transport up to six passengers at a time and will actually be available starting Thursday, May 4 for fans arriving early and will continue throughout the remainder of the weekend.[More](4-29-2017)

Fans can save on tickets by purchasing this week for Talladega triple-header: Fans coming to Talladega Superspeedway's highly anticipated triple-header weekend can get their tickets this week at economical pricing at a savings of $5 off walkup costs.[More](4-26-2017)

Motocross Athlete to attempt longest motorcycle jump at Talladega UPDATE Monster Energy is at it again. As the Corona, California-based company has done throughout the entire 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, they will take things to another level when professional motocross athlete Alex Harvill sets out to fly far beyond the Guinness World Record (GWR) for longest jump at Talladega Superspeedway - NASCAR's biggest and most outrageous track. The attempt on the infamous track infield is scheduled to take place on May 7 just moments before the command to start engines at the GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race airing live on FOX at 2:00 p.m. EST. Tickets can be purchased to see the world record jump attempt and for the GEICO 500 at 1-877-GO2-DEGA or online at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.[More](4-22-2017) UPDATE Alex Harvill's attempt at a world record motorcycle jump before the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on May 7 has been canceled. According to Monster Energy, the 24-year-old rider sustained a foot injury this week practicing for the planned 425-foot ramp-to-ramp leap in the Talladega infield.(USA Today)[More](4-25-2017)

Chris Shrader & DJ Michaelis join The Charlie Daniels Band for Talladega's Saturday Night Infield Concert: Artist Chris Shrader, who has a rocking style of traditional country music, will open Talladega Superspeedway's popular Saturday Night Infield Concert, May 6, as part the track's anticipated triple-header motorsports weekend (May 5-7), featuring the GEICO 500. Shrader, along with DJ Michaelis, a mainstay in NASCAR circles and a past performer at Talladega, will join the iconic Charlie Daniels Band in the track's infamous infield - NASCAR's "Party Capital." Admission is free with the purchase of a GEICO 500 race ticket.[More](4-17-2017)

Clint Bowyer & Joey Logano join Talladega Superspeedway's Fan Q&A Session: Clint Bowyer, a two-time Talladega Superspeedway winner, and Joey Logano, the latest driver to go to Gatorade Victory Lane at the 2.66-mile venue, have joined the lineup for NASCAR's Most Competitive Track's Pre-Race Fan Question and Answer Session on Sunday morning, May 7, prior to the start of the GEICO 500.[More](4-15-2017)

Chase University college student program returns to Talladega: Chase University is returning to Talladega Superspeedway for the track's NASCAR double header weekend, May 6-7. After a successful, initial venture last fall, NASCAR's Most Competitive track is again partnering with the driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, for the special "Chase U" $24 college student ticket offer. As a part of the program, Elliott is scheduled to visit the "Chase U" college zone, located in the North Park Campground, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.[More](DATE-2017)

Premium seating options available for Talladega's race weekend: Fans who want to get a premium view of Talladega Superspeedway's classic action-packed motorsports tripleheader weekend, May 5-7, need to look no further than the multitude of upgraded seating options the mammoth track offers.[More](4-11-2017)

Scouts Can Earn a Special Badge at Talladega Superspeedway: For the fourth consecutive year, Talladega Superspeedway is proud to offer Scouts and their families the chance to purchase special Scouts Ticket Packages - with exciting new incentives for Talladega's triple-header race weekend, May 5-7.[More](4-9-2017)

Talladega offering early entry to free campgrounds: Talladega Superspeedway's spring triple-header weekend (May 5-7) is more than just three days of unrivaled track action, it's NASCAR's Party Capital, which fans can experience all week. Track officials are eliminating that "case of the Monday's" feeling for eager campers by offering Early Entry on Sunday, April 30 to access all three of Talladega Superspeedway's free campgrounds for only $50.[More](4-4-2017)

Advance priced ticket sales for Talladega end soon: Only a week remains for NASCAR fans to save up to $10 with Advanced Pricing for Talladega Superspeedway's May 5-7 race weekend, featuring the three exciting races - the GEICO 500, Sparks Energy 300, and General Tire 200.[More](4-2-2017)

Talladega offers "biggest and best" concession options: Talladega Superspeedway has the reputation of being NASCAR's Biggest and Baddest track, thanks to heart-pounding, three- and four-wide racing, but when it comes to delicious food, the track offers the "Biggest and Best" with "The Big One" Meatball and Talla-Mento Dogwich. Both items will be offered at various concession stands during the track's triple-header race weekend, May 5-7.[More](4-1-2017)

Limited spots remain for Talladega's Sunday VIP Experience: Extremely limited quantities remain for Talladega Superspeedway's one-of-a-kind Sunday VIP Experience. The behind-the-scenes opportunity gives fans unprecedented access to NASCAR's Biggest and Baddest track prior to Sunday's GEICO 500 that includes a personal tour by Motor Racing Network (MRN) personality Glenn Jarrett, as well as other incredible benefits.[More](3-29-2017)

New parking upgrades at Talladega: Fans who want an up-close, ultra-convenient day parking spot which will allow them a shorter, quicker entry to the grandstands for Talladega Superspeedway's Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series and GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series events, May 6-7, now have a great opportunity with the track's new Parking Upgrade options. The upgrades, which consists of "Preferred" and "VIP Experience" lots, are located behind the frontstretch grandstands. They are easily accessible and give fans the opportunity to arrive to the track on race days on their time frame, knowing they have a guaranteed spot just a short hop, skip, jump or walk away from NASCAR's Most Competitive venue.[More](3-14-2017)

Charlie Daniels in concert at Talladega: Talladega Superspeedway announced that legendary Southern rocker - Charlie Daniels - and The Charlie Daniels Band will perform as the headliner for the traditional Saturday Night Infield Concert, May 6, as part of the much-anticipated motorsports triple-header weekend, featuring the GEICO 500. The country rock legend and longtime NASCAR fan has been a household name since the 1970s. He is known for hits like "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," "Long Haired Country Boy," and "Uneasy Rider," but being a devoted fan of racing he even recorded a song about Talladega Superspeedway's all-time winner and one of his favorite drivers, Dale Earnhardt Sr. The song is titled "The Intimidator," which was inspired after Daniels and Earnhardt met for the first time at Talladega's Alabama 500 on Oct. 15, 2000, the last victory of the iconic driver's career. The Charlie Daniels Band will take to the stage for the 'Dega faithful inside NASCAR's "Party Capital" just off of historic Talladega Blvd. merely hours after a day of monumental racing with the Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race. Admission to the Saturday Night Concert is free with the purchase of a race ticket to Sunday's GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.(TSS)(2-4-2017)

Advance-Priced Tickets On-Sale for Talladega: Fans who want the "Experience of a Lifetime" - Talladega Superspeedway's triple-header weekend, May 5-7 - can do so at a lower cost starting Monday, Jan. 9th, with the track's advance-priced ticket offers. The advanced pricing is good for the GEICO 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race on Sunday, May 7, as well as the Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) event on Saturday, May 6. Practice for both NASCAR races, as well as the start of the General Tire 200 ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards event, kicks off the weekend on Friday, May 5. Advance-priced ticket options for the anticipated action-packed weekend are available for a limited time and include: " $10 off regular pricing for the GEICO 500 set for 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, May 7 " $5 off regular pricing for the Sparks Energy 300 scheduled for 12 noon CDT on Saturday, May 6 " Two-day ticket packages for both Saturday and Sunday start at only $50 Talladega Superspeedway offers over 15,000 free camping sites in three conveniently located parks. Free day parking on Talladega Superspeedway property remains available. For more information on all Talladega Superspeedway ticket and hospitality options, which include grandstand and tower tickets, fan suites, premium box seating packages, Party Patio packages, the infield Back Forty Beer Co. Paddock Club, "Unrestricted" and "Sunday VIP Experience" packages and more, simply visit our website at talladegasuperspeedway.com.(TSS)(1-13-2017)

Joey Logano wins at Talladega: #22-Joey Logano won the Hellman's 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway running four extra laps in NASCAR Overtime for his 2nd win of the season, 2nd win at Talladega and 16th career win. Logano led 45 of the 192 laps. #44-Brian Scott finished 2nd, his career best finish and first ever top-five and top-ten, followed by #11-Hamlin, #41-Busch, #17-Stenhouse Jr., #42-Larson, #4-Harvick, #43-Almirola, #3-Dillon and #47-Allmendinger. #78-Truex Jr., the pole winner, had an engine expire on lap 41, and finished 40th/last. Truex is the first pole winner to finish last since Denny Hamlin won the pole at Atlanta in September 2010 and finished 43rd/last. The finish also knocked Truex Jr. out of the Chase. #2-Keselowski led th most laps at 90 but had an engine expire on lap 144, ending his day and knocking him out of the Chase. Eight drivers advance to the Round of 8 of the Chase: #48-Johnson, #22-Logano, #4-Harvick, #41-Busch, #20-Kenseth, #18-Busch, #19-Edwards and #11-Hamlin. Eliminated from the Chase: #3-Dillon, #78-Truex Jr., #24-Elliott and #2-Keselowski. #3-Dillon and #11-Hamlin were tied for 8th but Hamlin finished 3rd and Dillon 9th. Tie goes to the driver who had the best finish in that round. Hamlin had the 3rd and Dillon had a 6th from Kansas, so Hamlin advances. There were 31 lead changes among 14 drivers and 6 cautions for 25 yellow flag laps. Average race speed: 159.905mph See unofficial race results, awards, laps led, cautions and more [NOTE: money/winnings are no longer reported] at: Unofficial Race Results (pdf) Chase Reset Points (pdf) Lap Summary Report (pdf) Penalty Report (pdf) Pit Stop Times (pdf) See OFFICIAL race results & points standings on the Official Talladega Race & Points Report (pdf).(10-23-2016)

Allison's named dignitaries for Hellman's 500: Original members of the famed Alabama Gang, Bobby and Donnie Allison - both of whom enjoyed great success at Talladega Superspeedway over the years- will serve as Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter, respectively, for Sunday's Hellmann's 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Bobby, the 1983 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion and four-time Talladega Superspeedway winner, will deliver those most famous words in motorsports - "Drivers, Start Your Engines". Donnie, a two-time Talladega winner will show the green flag to the field to kick off the final race of the Round of 12. Both are members of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.(Alabama News)(10-22-2016)

GEICO Extends Multiyear, Multi-Track Partnership with ISC: GEICO, the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the U.S., announced it will extend its multiyear partnership with International Speedway Corporation, owner / operator of 13 of the nation's major motorsports facilities. GEICO will continue its entitlement for the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway as well as its Campground naming rights at eight ISC motorsports facilities. Debuting for NASCAR's Chase double elimination weekend Oct. 21-23, GEICO will provide naming rights to Talladega's Restart Zone. Beginning in 2017, GEICO will take ownership of this area at 10 additional ISC tracks as well. GEICO's sponsorship of the GEICO 500 at Talladega will run through 2019, the year the mammoth 2.66-mile venue will celebrate its historical 50th anniversary. Next year's GEICO 500 is set for May 7, 2017. "We're excited about extending our relationship with GEICO, one of the largest auto insurers in the U.S.," said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. "This race, known for its thrilling on-track action at NASCAR's most competitive track, will continue to provide an incredible platform for GEICO to engage with fans." GEICO has been an entitlement partner with Talladega Superspeedway since 2014. The GEICO Restart Zone will add significant brand visibility to an area just prior to the start / finish line indicating where the race leader is allowed to accelerate when the race is beginning or continuing following a caution. Further leveraging ISC's massive scale, GEICO will be represented at 11 of the Company's tracks beginning in 2017 including Chicagoland Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway, Richmond International Raceway, Talladega Superspeedway and Watkins Glen International. In and around the zone synonymous with thrilling racing action, lead changes and drama, GEICO's prominent signage will be seen not only by guests in attendance, but those watching the broadcast. Recognizing ISC's ability to reach fans across the U.S. with its vast portfolio, GEICO also ensures that fans can enjoy the GEICO Campground at eight ISC facilities including Chicagoland Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway, Richmond International Raceway, Talladega Superspeedway and Watkins Glen International. "At GEICO, we're always looking for new ways to engage with sports fans," said Ted Ward, GEICO marketing vice president. "Having our branding in the Restart Zone is not only a GEICO first, but also a first for all of NASCAR. This expansion of our presence at the track underscores the success of our NASCAR partnership." Talladega Superspeedway's action-packed weekend kicks off today (Friday, Oct. 21) with practice sessions for both the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race and the Hellmann's 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) event. Saturday's schedule includes Foodland/Food Giant Qualifying for both the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola (9:30 a.m. CDT) and the Hellmann's 500 (3:00 p.m. CDT). The fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola (the Round of 8 Elimination race in the NCWTS Chase) gets the green flag at 12 Noon CDT. Sunday's Hellmann's 500, which will see the field of 12 contenders for the title be reduced to eight at the checkered flag, is set for a 1 p.m. CDT start on Sunday, Oct. 23.(TSS)(10-21-2016)

New Big, Bold & Tough "Vulcan" Trophy for Talladega winner: It takes nerves of steel to circle Talladega Superspeedway at nearly 200 mph. The driver who does that the fastest on the final lap of Sunday's Hellmann's 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will be appropriately awarded with the new Vulcan Trophy, a miniature version of the famous cast-iron statue that overlooks the city in nearby Birmingham. The Vulcan Trophy is a one-of-a-kind, handmade work of art created out of solid iron. It is nearly 3 feet tall and weighs nearly 80 pounds. It is the conception of Marshall Christie, the Director of Metal Arts at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, and Lead Sculptor/Artist in Residence Ajene Williams. The figure sits on an aluminum and stainless steel base that was created by Bruce Griffin (Griffin Laser) of Lincoln, as well as Steve Kirk (Advance Laser Machine) of Munford. The design and resemblance of the Talladega Superspeedway (TSS) Vulcan Trophy is identical to the actual 56-foot colossal Vulcan statue that looms tall over Birmingham. The world's largest iron-ore statue pays homage to the city's roots in the iron and steel industry, with its depiction of the Roman god of fire and forge. The main attraction at Vulcan Park and Museum, the statue stands on a 124-foot sandstone pedestal, bringing the height of the entire structure to 180 feet, and weighs more than 100,000 pounds. The statue was produced with local iron and was Birmingham's entry at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. Vulcan has overlooked Alabama's largest city from atop Red Mountain since the 1930s. Birmingham, founded in 1871, is unique because it contains coal, iron ore and limestone, the raw materials for making iron and steel. Three items are unique to Vulcan, who made weapons and armor for all the gods. His hammer and anvil were used in his forge (shop where metal is heated and hammered into useful items), and the spear is a piece of his completed work that he held high and admired. The Hellmann's 500 is set for Sunday. For tickets or additional information, please visit talladegasuperspeedway.com or call the speedway ticket office at 877.Go2.DEGA.(TSS)(10-21-2016)

Hellmann's joins Talladega Superspeedway as title sponsor: Hellmann's mayonnaise, which has been a staple in American kitchens for generations, and NASCAR's Most Competitive Track - Talladega Superspeedway - announced that Sunday's race in the 2016 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup will now be known as the Hellmann's 500. Hellmann's, a brand of Unilever, has been involved in the sport of NASCAR since 2004 and has a reputation for delivering fans with quality, delicious products. In addition to the new Talladega Superspeedway (TSS) partnership, the Hellmann's brand has a long-time relationship with six-time TSS winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports. NASCAR fans have embraced many of the attributes that resonate with the Hellmann's family of products - plain and simple, they are the real deal. Hellmann's (hellmanns.com) flagship product, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, is the best-selling mayonnaise in the United States. "In honor of our long-standing partnership with NASCAR, Hellmann's is thrilled to show our dedication to the race car community by becoming the exclusive, title sponsor of the Talladega race," said Hellmann's Marketing Director Russel Lilly. "We've been a staple on the speedway for years, getting to know Dale Jr. and establishing his No. 88 Hellmann's Chevrolet as the car to beat. Whether on the track or cheering from the stands, Hellmann's is a life-time fan of the sport of racing and we're honored to be a part of such an iconic race." "Hellmann's is an incredible nationally known product that fits in perfectly with our facility and the fans who attend the events here," said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. "We have an incredible fan base who are here all week and love to cook up a variety of tasty dishes to eat while they are enjoying the best racing in the world. Take a walk on our property and you will see campers and tailgaters using a host of Hellmann's spreads. We are glad to welcome them to our Talladega family with the Hellmann's 500." Sunday's Hellmann's 500 at the mammoth 2.66-mile, 33-degree banked layout, will be the pivotal third and final race in the Round of 12 in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. When the checkered flag falls in the pressure-packed event, the field of title contenders will be reduced from 12 drivers to eight. While he won't be competing in the Hellmann's 500, Earnhardt Jr. will be at Talladega and will be interacting with fans as part of the Fan Question & Answer session at the start-finish line as part of the track's "Pre-Race Pit Pass Upgrade". Weekend preparations for the Hellmann's 500 get underway Friday (Oct. 21) with two different practice sessions (1:00-1:55 p.m. CDT & 3:30-4:25 p.m. CDT). Foodland/Food Giant Qualifying, which will determine the starting lineup for the Hellmann's 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, is set for Saturday (Oct. 22) at 3:00 p.m. CDT. A ticket to the Hellmann's 500 also gets fans into the traditional Saturday Night Infield Concert, which will feature country star Jerrod Niemann, Tim Dugger and DJ Michaelis. The Hellmann's 500 is set for a 1:00 p.m. (CDT) start Sunday (Oct. 23). More info and to buy tickets, go to talladegasuperspeedway.com (TSS)(10-18-2016)

Tim Dugger and DJ Michaelis Join Talladega Weekend Festivities: Well-known country music singer-songwriter Tim Dugger, along with the popular DJ Michaelis, are set to open Talladega Superspeedway's traditional Saturday Night Infield Concert, Oct. 22, as part of the highly anticipated NASCAR Chase double elimination weekend featuring the Alabama 500 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Oct 21-23. Dugger, a popular mainstay in NASCAR, and Michaelis, who recently jumped into the NASCAR scene bringing his own flare of music, will join headliner and Nashville country star Jerrod Niemann to give fans a triple dose of riveting music at NASCAR's Party Capital. The traditional concert, which takes place at the intersection of Eastaboga and Talladega Boulevards, will get rocking just hours after the conclusion of the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola. The party will continue between sets as Michaelis, who will also be performing at the legendary "The Big One on the BLVD" Friday night event and during pre-race ceremonies for the Alabama 500 on Sunday, will be sure to bring the beats to keep the crowd going until Jerrod Niemann takes the stage. Michaelis has recently joined NASCAR in a collaborative project, producing original music and performing at tracks on the NASCAR circuit. He has performed with popular artists such as Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Skrillex, Ludacris, The Weekend and many more.(TSS)(10-16-2016)

TallaTaxi debuting at Talladega: Race fans sometimes find themselves in a need of quickly getting to various locations on property during a race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, so NASCAR's Most Competitive track has great news for those who normally travel by foot with the introduction of the all-new TallaTaxi service. The TallaTaxi golf cart service, from Patron Transportation, will make its Talladega debut during the Alabama 500 and fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola weekend, starting as early as Tuesday (Oct. 18) through Sunday (Oct. 23). For only $5 a seat, TallaTaxi will provide 24-hour transportation to take fans wherever they need to go, nearly anywhere on speedway property (excluding only West C campground). To catch a ride on a TallaTaxi during race weekend, fans can call or text a pick-up request at 205-863-6137 or can flag down the unmistakable black and yellow checkered carts while they make their rounds around Talladega's nearly 3,000 acres. The speedway will continue to provide free tram and ADA shuttle services throughout the weekend as well, at select locations.(TSS)(10-12-2016)

Barney Hall honored at Talladega: Barney Hall, the legendary voice of the Motor Racing Network (MRN) who coined the phrase "They don't race 'em anywhere in the world like they do at Talladega," will forever be a part of the venue with the dedication and naming of the "Barney Hall MRN Booth," which sits high atop the start/finish line at NASCAR's Most Competitive track. When the MRN team of announcers come back to Talladega Superspeedway for the pivotal NASCAR Chase Elimination races - the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Saturday, Oct. 22, and the Alabama 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event on Sunday, Oct. 23 - they will be performing their weekend duties from the all new "Barney Hall MRN Booth," named in honor of Hall, a long-time supporter of Talladega Superspeedway, who first covered racing events at the 2.66-mile mammoth track in 1970. Hall, who passed away at the age of 83 in January, was a giant inspiration among his fellow announcers, providing fans with a smooth, detailed, insightful and folksy style that fit perfectly into what Talladega was all about. His calm demeanor and storytelling were second to none. Last week, six-time Talladega Superspeedway winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. helped cut the ribbon on the "Barney Hall MRN Booth," which inside features a huge collage of photos of Hall and his memorable, iconic Talladega phrase "They don't race 'em anywhere in the world like they do at Talladega." For tickets and info about the races, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 1-877-Go2-DEGA.(TSS)(10-5-2016)

Jerrod Niemann featured at Talladega's Saturday Night Infield Concert: Nashville country star Jerrod Niemann will perform as the headliner for the traditional Saturday Night Infield Concert, Oct. 22, as part of the much anticipated Chase double elimination weekend. Niemann is set to take the stage at NASCAR's "Party Capital" just hours after the conclusion of the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race where the field of title contenders will be cut from eight to six, and the night before the Alabama 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event where only eight of 12 drivers will advance in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Admission to the concert is free with the purchase of a Sunday race ticket for the Alabama 500. Niemann is currently on tour, and working on his new album. The recently released first single, titled "A Little More Love," is a duet with friend and label mate Lee Brice. His most recent album, High Noon, featured the Platinum-certified hit "Drink to That All Night," a two-week No. 1 smash. High Noon was a follow-up to his Free the Music album, which included the emotional "Only God Could Love You More" and "Shinin' on Me."(TSS)(9-25-2016)

Jimmie Johnson Family Ticket Package available at Talladega: Jimmie Johnson will host a special Kids Question & Answer Session as part of an extraordinary Jimmie Johnson Family Ticket Package at NASCAR's Most Competitive track prior to the start of the Alabama 500 on Sunday, Oct. 23. Talladega Superspeedway's Jimmie Johnson Family Ticket Package will be in the Gadsden Grandstand for the highly anticipated Alabama 500 - the elimination race in the Round of 12 in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup where the field of title contenders will be trimmed from 12 to eight at the checkered flag. The package includes: $48 ticket(s) for adults and $24 ticket(s) for children (ages 12 and under). Families will receive 10% off of merchandise purchased at the Fanatics NASCAR Trackside Superstore located in the FanZone outside the frontstretch. In addition to the Kids Q&A session, the youngsters will participate in hands-on activities during a special learning program, led by NASA trained educators. The focus will be centered on aerodynamics, grip, speed and other key racing elements used in NASCAR. The lessons will help demonstrate the relationship between NASA and motorsports. Each kid who attends the Q&A will also receive a four-color Jimmie Johnson NASA Rockets to Racecars activity book centered on STEM education.(Talladega Superspeedway)(9-17-2016)

Talladega wrecks come at a price: The delicate line between sport and entertainment was dangerously straddled [at Talladega] by 40 drivers roaring along in a pack of cars at 200 mph. When the dust settled, 35 cars had been involved in at least one accident and two cars went airborne. When Kevin Harvick's car lifted off the track in a last-lap crash, it finally put an end to the chaos...we celebrate on Monday that no one was injured, and better yet, no one died in the carnage that was a typical Talladega race. But all that wrecking came at a price. The cost of damaged race cars on Sunday neared $10 million in losses across the grid, according to an informal survey Monday by The Associated Press of five top race teams. Within that series-wide estimate, some teams estimated they lost $500,000 per car - total loss situations - while others estimated $250,000 without including any engine damage. It's important to put Sunday's demolition derby in at least a little bit of perspective. Yes, the destruction was unusually high. But the threat of rain played a huge role in the multiple accidents. Normally, the aggression in plate races doesn't come until about 30 laps remain and many drivers spend most of the race riding around in the hope they can stay out of trouble to make a late run for the win. They couldn't wait Sunday because rain could have ended the race with no notice. It meant the pace was much faster from start to finish. Plate racing isn't going away anytime soon, though various measures could be taken to reduce the pack element - remove the restrictor-plates, slow the cars, knock down the banking at Daytona and Talladega - nothing should be eliminated from conversation as NASCAR tries to "fix" the issues plaguing the four events each year.(Associated Press)(5-3-2016)

Keselowski wins at Talladega: #2-Brad Keselowski won the GEICO 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway for his 2nd win of the season, 4th win at Talladega and 19th career win. Keselowski led 46 of the 188 laps, the most of anyone. #18-Busch finished 2nd followed by #3-Dillon, #1-McMurray, pole sitter #24-Elliott, #14-Ty Dillon (who replaced Tony Stewart on lap 52), #15-Bowyer, #41-Busch, #21-Blaney, and #6-Bayne. The "Big One" happened with 28 laps to go. #41-Busch got into the back #48-Johnson, getting him loose and sending him into #27-Menard. Johnson and Menard slid sideways blocking the track and collecting a total of 17 cars. Drivers suffering some damage included: #48-Johnson, #78-Truex, Jr., #95-McDowell, #47-Allmendinger, #31-Newman, #27-Menard, #42-Larson, #1-McMurray, #11-Hamlin, #3-Dillon, #7-Smith, #44-Scott, #21-Blaney, #17-Stenhouse, Jr., #35-Gilliland, #10-Patrick, and #16-Biffle. An earlier incident saw #34-Buescher flip his car 3 times, but walk away unharmed. He finished 37th. Late in the race, #95-McDowell got into the back of #10-Patrick and sent her into #20-Kenseth. Kenseth's car became airborne and landed on the inside SAFER barrier, sliding along it, but came to rest on its wheels. Kenseth finished 23rd. A wreck at the end of the race, as the leaders were coming to the finish line, forced the race to end under caution. There were 37 lead changes among 17 drivers and 10 cautions for 41 yellow flag laps. The average speed was 140.046mph. See unofficial race results, awards, laps led, cautions and more [NOTE: money/winnings are no longer reported] at: Unofficial Race Results page (pdf) Lap Summary Report (pdf) Penalty Report (pdf) Pit Stop Times (pdf) Unofficial Drivers Points Standings page (pdf) and Unofficial Owners Points Standings page (pdf)

Talladega race officials named: Talladega Superspeedway announced the Honorary Officials for Saturday's Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race at the biggest, baddest race track on the planet. Wayne Sternbergh, of Heyworth, Illinois, will serve as the Grand Marshal and give the most famous command in motorsports, "Drivers, Start Your Engines!" just prior to the start of the 113-lap event. Sternbergh, who will be celebrating his 30th birthday on Saturday, has raced Sprint and midget cars, competitively, for over twenty years and is an avid NASCAR fan. Bringing the field to the green flag to start the race will be the event's Honorary Starter, Michael Zappone, Manager of Resource Acquisition for Eversource Energy. Sunday's National Anthem for the GEICO 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will be complimented by a C-130 flyover. Housed at Maxwell Air Force Base (Montgomery, AL), the plane is a 1985 Vintage H-2. In addition, the traditional patriotic pace lap by Johnny Ray - which features his iconic semi-truck displaying a giant American Flag blowing in the wind - will once again make its way through the tri-oval to the excitement of fans young and old alike. The Star Spangled Banner will be performed by the 313th United States Army Band, comprised of 30-plus citizen-soldiers who train and perform as Army musicians. The event's military theme will continue with Master Sergeant Larry D. Nix, the Grand Marshal for the GEICO 500, bringing the field to life with the command to start engines, while Senior Airman Maxime V. Copley, Aerospace Medical Services Technician, will be serving as Honorary Starter and will waive the green flag to get the event started. Following the race, the Freedom Trophy, one of Talladega Superspeedway's newest and most unique patriotic traditions, will be presented to the race winner by Commander Daniel G. Straub of the soon-to-be commissioned USS Montgomery. Earlier on Sunday morning, the United States Air Force will conduct a DEP (Delayed Enlistment Program) swear-in on the pre-race stage, located on the frontstretch near the start/finish line.(Talladega Superspeedway)(4-27-2016)

Honorary Starter, Grand Marshal announced for Talladega: Talladega Superspeedway announced the Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 500 on Sunday, May 1. Master Sergeant Larry D. Nix, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, will serve as the Grand Marshal and give the most famous words in motorsports, "Drivers, Start Your Engines," bookending pre-race ceremonies at the 2.66-mile superspeedway. Bringing 40 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers to the green flag as Honorary Starter will be Aerospace Medical Services Technician Senior Airman Maxime V. Copley, also from the Maxwell Air Force Base. MSgt Nix is currently responsible for the training of 1,700 students annually that are commissioned in the Chaplain, Healthcare and JAG Corps. MSgt Nix enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1998. In addition to being awarded the Bronze Star, MSgt Nix has acquired numerous prestigious decorations and awards including: Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with One Silver Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal and Air Force Achievement Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters. SrA Copley is currently assigned to 42d Medical Operations Squadron and performs a wide range of medical roles. She provides essential care in assisting 5 providers who care for patients in various situations such as immunizations and Pediatric screenings. SrA Copley was awarded the Hard Charger Award, 42d MDOS in 2015. Her other achievements include: 2015 Airman of the Second Quarter, 42d MDOS, 2015 Airman of the Year Award, 42d Air Base Wing and 2015 Airman of the Year, Team Maxwell.(TSS)(4-22-2016)

Talladega adds "Talla-Mento Dogwich" to GEICO 500 Weekend Menu Fans will be sinking their teeth into Talladega Superspeedway's new signature hot dog - the Talla-Mento Dogwich -during the track's upcoming GEICO 500 race weekend, April 29-May 31. The Talla-Mento Dogwich is a grilled, all beef hot dog, split in two and placed on top of melted Yancey's Fancy buffalo cheddar cheese, topped with a generous helping of Pimiento Cheese, then placed between two slices of golden brown, grilled Texas toast and cut down the middle. Talladega is cutting no corners on this dish, using Yancey's Fancy New York's Artisan signature spicy buffalo cheese and cheddar cheese to drive home the flavor. Yancey's Fancy has specialized in hand crafted cheeses for more than 60 years, with a reputation for producing high quality products. The Talla-Mento Dogwich ($5) will be sold in the O.V. Hill North and South Grandstands as well as the Tri-Oval Tower and all Infield Locations. The Big One Meatball ($13) will be sold at concession stands in the Gadsden and O.V. Hill South Grandstands, along with the Tri-Oval Tower along the frontstretch.(TSS)(4-20-2016)

Talladega names XFINITY race sponsor: Sparks Energy Inc., an electrical operations and restoration company based out of Decatur, AL, has partnered with NASCAR's Most Competitive and Energized Track - Talladega Superspeedway - to become the entitlement sponsor of the Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Saturday, April 30. The Sparks Energy 300 will be a high voltage battle between the best drivers of the NASCAR XFINITY Series against some of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regulars that could provide an all-but-guaranteed spot in the Series' season-ending Championship Chase. Since 2007, Sparks Energy Inc. has provided services on high voltage powerlines and industrial systems across the United States with a focus in transmission and distribution. Their services include; storm response, transmission and distribution construction, live line maintenance, line clearing, substations and engineering. As the leader in the high voltage industry, the company is proud to sponsor the Sparks Energy 300 at the mammoth 2.66-mile track this spring and looks forward to making its debut in NASCAR, exposing the energy brand to Talladega Superspeedway's fans.(TSS)(4-1-2016)

Big & Rich in concert at Talladega: Guess who is Comin' to Your Infield City at Talladega Superspeedway. The party will be rockin' and rollin' this spring at NASCAR's biggest and baddest track as the iconic country duo Big & Rich, featuring Cowboy Troy, will perform Talladega Superspeedway's traditional Saturday Night Concert on April 30 as part of the track's spring race weekend, featuring the GEICO 500. After a day of epic racing with the Talladega 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series earlier on Saturday, the 'Dega faithful will be treated to a grand time with Big & Rich for one of the most anticipated Saturday Night Concerts ever at NASCAR's Most Competitive track. John, Big Kenny and Troy will play a host of all-time favorites, as well as their highly successful album titled "Gravity" that has had back-to-back top ten hits - "Look at You" and "Run Away With You."America's Technicolor cowboys, John Rich and Big Kenny Alphin are first-rate musicians, songwriters, producers and entertainers. Together, they are one of the most original musical forces ever unleashed on the industry. Their partner in crime, Cowboy Troy, will be right there as well, as the self-proclaimed "hick-hop" artist continues to amaze the masses with his own brand of southern, country-fried rap that has turned heads for years.(TSS)(3-30-2016)

Logano wins at Talladega: #22-Joey Logano won the CampingWorld.com 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway for his 6th win of the season, 1st win at Talladega and 14th career win. Logano led 20 of the 196 laps. It was an unusual end to the race. First, coming to the green flag for the green-white-checkered finish, #48-Johnson and #42-Larson spun out as the cars got through the restart zone. NASCAR had thrown the green flag, but put the yellow back out before the cars got to the start-finish line and froze the field to attempt another restart. Then on the next restart, #4-Harvick, who had been reporting engine problems, failed to get a clean start. #6-Bayne passed Harvick, but made contact with him trying to get back in line and was spun out. Several drivers accused Harvick of intentionally wrecking Bayne. About a dozen cars were collected and NASCAR threw the caution just past the start finish line. NASCAR had to review video tape to determine Logano was in the lead at the time the caution came out and establish the finishing order for the rest of the field. Logano won all 3 races in the Contender round of The Chase. #88-Earnhardt, Jr. finished 2nd followed by #24-Gordon, #2-Keselowski, #19-Edwards, #27-Menard, #78-Truex, Jr, #15-Bowyer, #17-Stenhouse, Jr., and #41-Busch. #11-Hamlin, #31-Newman, #88-Earnhardt, Jr., and #20-Kenseth were eliminated from the Chase. The race went caution free for the first 131 laps, the longest green flag stretch to start a race this season. There were 30 lead changes among 18 drivers and 3 cautions for 18 yellow flag laps. The average speed was 167.311mph. See unofficial race results, awards, money won, laps led, cautions and more on the Unofficial Race Results page (pdf) and check out the Penalty Report (pdf) and Lap Summary Report (pdf). See the Unofficial Drivers Points Standings page (pdf) and Unofficial Owners Points Standings page (pdf).(10-25-2015)

Daytona & Talladega hosting country music festivals in 2016: Daytona International Speedway will host the inaugural Country 500 music festival featuring Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Kid Rock, TBA, Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson and dozens more over Memorial Day Weekend-May 27, 28 & 29, 2016. The complete Country 500 lineup, including the Friday night headliner, will be released on November 3 and tickets, camping and VIP packages will go on sale to the public the same day. Fans should plan to take advantage of the special early bird pricing ($199) for weekend general admission passes beginning on November 3. Also called "The Great American Music Fest at Daytona," the Country 500 festival will feature the biggest stars in country music spread over three days and nights, programmed on three huge performance stages-all specially designed and built for the festival. Country 500 will take place on the infield of the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, a historic first mega-music festival inside the hallowed grounds of one of the most iconic motorsports venues in America. Just as it is for the great races at the Speedway, Country 500 will allow fans to actually camp out in the infield, literally inside the festival. A full-range of camping opportunities is available for virtually any budget, from pitching a tent to deluxe RV locations. Special VIP packages called "Crew Chief VIP Experience" and "VIP Pit Pass" allow for an exclusive upfront, golden-circle viewing area at the main stage with side stage access at the other performances areas plus access to comfortable hospitality areas, private cash bars and many other comforts and amenities. Visit Country500.com for all the Country 500 details.(DIS) AND: Talladega Superspeedway, one of the most storied motorsports venues in America, is set to host a huge rockin' country music festival over the most American of holidays, Fourth of July Weekend, July 1-3, 2016. Dega Jam, which will take place in the infield of the biggest and baddest race track on the planet, will feature the most popular stars in country music. Spread over three days and nights and programmed on three specially designed performance stages, the mega-music festival will offer fans a thrilling new way to celebrate the entire holiday weekend. The complete artist lineup will be announced on October 25 with tickets and VIP packages on sale to the public the same day. Just as it is for the great races at the Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR's Most Competitive track, Dega Jam will allow fans to camp in the infield, literally inside the festival. A full-range of camping opportunities is available for virtually any budget, from pitching a tent to deluxe RV locations adjacent to the stages. Special VIP packages will allow for a variety of special privileges. VIP packages will be available in limited quantities. Visit DegaJam.com to sign up for the mailing list to receive information on tickets, camping, VIP opportunities and all the Jam details, including a list of participating area hotels and travel packages. (TSS)(10-16-2015)

New Fanatics NASCAR Trackside Superstore at Talladega: Race fans coming to Talladega Superspeedway for the CampingWorld.com 500 and fred's 250 Weekend (October 23-25) will experience a whole new way to shop for merchandise of their favorite drivers. The new Fanatics NASCAR Trackside Superstore, which will be located in the track's Horsepower Plaza outside the frontstrech near turn four, is replacing separate souvenir haulers from years past, revolutionizing the retail experience. Fanatics, the largest retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, has partnered with NASCAR to run the at-track merchandise business for the sport, delivering fans an enhanced, experiential shopping environment. Fanatics powers the eCommerce business for hundreds of top sports leagues, teams and schools, including a long history running NASCAR's eCommerce business, and incorporates its industry-leading technology into the new retail model to create the ultimate shopping experience for NASCAR fans. Fans attending the fred's 250 Powered by Coca-Cola (NASCAR Camping World Truck Series) on Oct. 24 and the CampingWorld.com 500 (NASCAR Sprint Cup Series) on Oct. 25 will experience the new 60,000-square foot tent and can browse in comfort through covered 16 x 10-foot modules dedicated to their favorite drivers and teams. In addition to the NASCAR Trackside Superstore, Horsepower Plaza is also the location for many other fan-friendly displays and activities for fans to enjoy throughout the weekend. The Fanatics NASCAR Trackside Superstore, which debuted in Pocono in early August, will have enhanced benefits including a larger merchandise selection with more drivers represented, quick and easy checkout, a more functional way to browse, shop and interact with merchandise and a dedicated area for driver appearances. Log on to www.talladegasupespeedway.com or call 877-Go2-DEGA for more information and tickets (Talladega Superspeedway)(10-6-2015)

Talladega plans no changes to fencing before fall race: Talladega Superspeedway track president Grant Lynch told USA TODAY Sports he doesn't foresee changes to the fencing or fan seating before NASCAR returns Oct. 24-25. The Sprint Cup race there will carry even more weight for some drivers than Sunday night's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, where Austin Dillon's car sailed into the catchfence during a multi-car crash triggered as the congested blob of cars going about 200 mph careened past the start/finish line during a green-white-checker finish. At Talladega, any driver in the Chase for the Sprint Cup playoff will be racing to advance to the round of eight. Four more competitors will be excused from the postseason field and a chance at the championship after the Talladega results are posted. Lynch said he believes the first row of fan seating is about 22 feet from the catchfence. Some seating rows were removed - forcing fans back - after the Kyle Larson wreck at Daytona in 2013 injured more than two dozen fans. Spectators used to be about 16-18 feet from the fencing, according to Lynch. "We were looking at it after the Nationwide wreck at Daytona. That's when we made some changes," Lynch said. Lynch also said they won't consider moving out more rows of seating before October. "I think we're back to the distance recommended."(USA Today)(7-8-2015)

New permanent high-def video boards at Talladega: The fan experience at Talladega Superspeedway just got bigger and better for the upcoming GEICO 500 and Winn-Dixie 300 weekend, May 1-3. Some of the Sprint Vision Digital High-Definition Video Screens that line the frontstretch, giving those in attendance a spectacular view, have increased in size while some will be permanent structures at NASCAR's Most Competitive track. The large video boards, which were introduced at Talladega a year ago as part of an International Speedway Corporation (ISC) initiative (multi-phase plans are to implement video boards at other ISC facilities over the next few years), will showcase pictures that will be bigger, brighter, crisper and clearer. In addition to the five screens on the frontstretch, a video screen will be placed along the Alabama Gang Superstretch. Two of the video boards will now be mammoth 40' x 80' in size and will have permanent homes behind pit road in the tri-oval area - one atop Gatorade Victory Lane and one in front of the Media Center. The other permanent structure will be a 26' x 52' video board which will be located at the exit of Turn Four near the Care Center. Other locations include the Start/Finish Line (26'x '52) and Turn One (18' x 33'), along with the Alabama Gang Supersptretch (20' x 27'). Both the 40' x 80' video screens have 5,120,000,00 LED Pixels (X7mm HD) and are 28,000 pounds each while the 26'x52' structures have 1,263,600,00 LED Pixels (X10mm HD) and are 16,000 pounds each.(TSS)(4-9-2015)

GEICO sponsoring spring Talladega race: The GEICO 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama roars back into action May 1-3. The GEICO 500 will serve as the anchor event of an exciting spring weekend that will also feature the Winn-Dixie 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race on Saturday, May 2, and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame 200 ARCA event on Friday, May 1. "GEICO is an incredible partner which continues to show their support of our facility with tremendous activation to promote both the GEICO 500 and Talladega Superspeedway. We can't wait for the first weekend in May!" said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. "We are excited to have a great partner like Talladega Superspeedway and the opportunity to sponsor a spectacular race like the GEICO 500," said Ted Ward, GEICO Vice President. "NASCAR is a great market for our customers and the GEICO 500 attracts over a hundred thousand passionate fans from all across the country who come to take in the action and excitement that the weekend brings." Last year's spring Cup classic at the 2.66-mile venue proved to be a pivotal event in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup as Denny Hamlin claimed the checkered flag and a spot in the title battle in which he finished third. This year's GEICO 500 will be the 10th event on the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule.(Talladega Superspeedway)(2-5-2015)

Graphic rendering of Freedom Trophy to be presented to the winner of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4.

New Freedom Trophy Awarded to Talladega Sprint Cup Series Winner: Winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway - NASCAR's Most Competitive track - brings with it history, tradition, prestige and honor. Now, it has taken on a new meaning that has a special place in everyone's heart. In support of the United States Military, Talladega Superspeedway is thrilled to announce the "Freedom Trophy," which will be awarded to every winner of a Sprint Cup Series race at the 2.66-mile grand venue, beginning with the May 4 Aaron's 499. The special trophy showcases all five branches of the United States military - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Military personnel will be on hand at each Talladega Sprint Cup Series race to make the presentation of the Freedom Trophy in Victory Lane. Not only will they be in the winner's circle to award the coveted trophy, but they will also participate in pre-race ceremonies as well. Each Talladega Superspeedway race weekend, a different United States military base will be given the opportunity to present the Freedom Trophy. The creation of Talladega Superspeedway Vice President Brian Crichton, the Freedom Trophy is an honor to all military men and women on behalf of the speedway, a patriotic entity since 1969. Crichton enlisted the assistance of Fast Forward Marketing Owner Mike Barth (Spring, TX), who has custom designed trophies in motorsports since 1996. MTM Recognition in Oklahoma City, OK spearheaded the design. "Winning a Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega just got extra special," said Talladega Chairman Grant Lynch. "With the Freedom Trophy, we pay tribute to our race winners, as well as our servicemen and women who make so many things possible for us on a daily basis." The Freedom Trophy is five-sided, reflective of each branch of the military. Silver aluminum panels, complete with a design of each military branch soldier and branch logo, are showcased, along with a star that is waterjet cut in the center. The base is black stained wood with circular discs at the bottom and top made of black acrylic, and includes the Talladega Superspeedway logo, the date of the race and the name of the base awarding the trophy. "As a symbol of our military we thought it was fitting to start with a pentagon shaped base'" said Crichton. "The artists did a great job by bringing together all five branches of the military, incorporating the star in the center and showcasing each branch seal on the individual pillars. It is a trophy we hope every Talladega Sprint Cup winner will be proud of - that it will mean a little something extra when they display it with the rest of their trophies." In addition to recognizing the military through the Freedom Trophy, Talladega Superspeedway is proud to offer special ticket prices for all members of the military and their families for its race weekends. For more information, visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/military.(TSS)(4-15-2014)

Two records tied at Talladega: April 2001's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway tied two Sprint Cup Series records - number of lead changes and closest margin of victory. There were 88 lead changes at the start/finish line, tying an all-time NASCAR record set in last season's April event at Talladega. The final lead change occurred on the last lap - eight of the last 12 Talladega races featured a last-lap lead change. Jimmie Johnson edged Clint Bowyer by .002 seconds, which matches the closest margin of victory since the inception of electronic scoring in May 1993. That mark was originally set at Darlington Raceway on March 16, 2003, with Ricky Craven beating Kurt Busch. Since 1993, every race at Talladega finishing under green - 29 in all - has had a MOV under .400 seconds. Passing numbers - for the lead and otherwise - also were high. There were 159 green flag passes for the lead all around the race track, with a total of 11,025 green flag passes throughout the field.(NASCAR)(4-18-2011)

Wild, Record-Tying Finish At Talladega: April 2001's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway tied two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series records - number of lead changes and closest margin of victory. There were 88 lead changes at the start/finish line, tying an all-time NASCAR record set in last season's April event at Talladega. The final lead change occurred on the last lap - eight of the last 12 Talladega races featured a last-lap lead change. #48-Jimmie Johnson edged #33-Clint Bowyer by .002 seconds, which matches the closest margin of victory [MOV] since the inception of electronic scoring in May 1993. That mark was originally set at Darlington Raceway on March 16, 2003, with Ricky Craven beating Kurt Busch. Since 1993, every race at Talladega finishing under green - 29 in all - has had a MOV under .400 seconds. Johnson, with his 54th-career victory, moved into a tie with NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Lee Petty for ninth on the all-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins list. Passing numbers - for the lead and otherwise - also were high. There were 159 green flag passes for the lead all around the race track, with a total of 11,025 green flag passes throughout the field. Sunday's race capped off a record-breaking weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. In Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race, there were 56 lead changes, an all-time record since the series' inception in 1982.(NASCAR)(4-18-2011)

Sprint Cup Series Record 28 Different Leaders At Talladega: There were 28 different leaders in Sunday's AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, an all-time Sprint Cup Series record. The previous record of 26 was snapped on Lap 142 when Joe Nemechek crossed the start/finish line in first. Michael Waltrip later extended the record to 28, leading lap 165. The old record of 26 different leaders was originally set July 27, 1986, at Talladega. It was tied on April 22, 2001, again at Talladega. Sunday's race also placed in the top five in terms of lead changes. There were 64 total lead changes, which is tied for fifth-most in NASCAR history.(NASCAR)(10-6-2008)

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