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sports1 month ago

Hocevar Tops Talladega in Dramatic First Cup Win

Carson Hocevar earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, outlasting Chris Buescher with a late push and celebrating by riding in the car with the window down. Chris Buescher finished second, while Alex Bowman recovered to third after missing races due to vertigo. A 26-car pileup on lap 115 eliminated seven drivers, underscoring Talladega’s chaotic nature, and NASCAR heads to Texas for the next 1.5-mile track with lessons from Kansas in mind.

via FOX Sports|
#carson-hocevar#cup-series#nascar
sports1 month ago

Wallace Triggers Talladega's Massive 'Big One' Under Red Flag

Bubba Wallace triggered a massive multi-car crash at Talladega during Stage 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500, sparking a red flag as at least 26 cars were involved and several top contenders were eliminated. Wallace took responsibility for the initial contact, expressing disappointment in the result, while the smoke-filled chaos and tight drafting left the field largely wrecked and the race paused for cleanup.

via heavy.com|
#big-one#bubba-wallace#nascar-cup-series
Hocevar Earns Daring Talladega Victory in First NASCAR Cup Win
motorsports1 month ago

Hocevar Earns Daring Talladega Victory in First NASCAR Cup Win

Carson Hocevar earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win in his 91st start at Talladega, giving Spire Motorsports its first Cup victory since 2019. He beat Chris Buescher in a late showdown and celebrated by exiting the car to ride along the frontstretch and perform a wall-side, rodeo-style burnout as fans roared; the race featured a massive Stage 2 crash that reshaped the field and eliminated many frontrunners.

via Motorsport.com|
#carson-hocevar#motorsports#nascar-cup-series
"Talladega Racing: 2024 GEICO 500 Schedule, Predictions, and Paint Scheme Preview"
sports2 years ago

"Talladega Racing: 2024 GEICO 500 Schedule, Predictions, and Paint Scheme Preview"

NASCAR's weekend at Talladega Superspeedway kicks off with Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series teams hitting the track on Friday, with Xfinity teams qualifying for Saturday's race and ARCA teams practicing ahead of their own event. Cup teams will be present for inspection, but there will be no practice sessions for Xfinity or Cup teams this weekend due to NASCAR's superspeedway format. The Friday schedule includes mostly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 80 degrees, with Xfinity qualifying set to take place amidst a 42% chance of rain.

via Yahoo Sports|
#arca-menards-series#nascar#racing
NASCAR's Hamlin Overcomes Penalty, Harvick Disqualified in Dramatic Talladega Race
motorsports2 years ago

NASCAR's Hamlin Overcomes Penalty, Harvick Disqualified in Dramatic Talladega Race

Denny Hamlin overcame a speeding penalty at Talladega Superspeedway to finish in third place, securing his spot in the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Hamlin's penalty occurred under green-flag conditions, forcing him to go a lap down. However, he received the free pass during a caution and made a strong rally through the field. Joe Gibbs Racing also faced pit road problems, including a fuel can fire caused by Ty Gibbs and a pit road penalty for Erik Jones. Austin Cindric also incurred a speeding penalty but managed to finish in fifth place. The Cup Series playoffs will continue with the Bank of America ROVAL 400 next week.

via Frontstretch.com|
#denny-hamlin#fuel-conservation#motorsports
sports2 years ago

"Key Highlights of Talladega Superspeedway's NASCAR Weekend"

The starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway has been determined through qualifying rounds, with Aric Almirola securing the pole position. The top 10 drivers from the first round of qualifying advanced to the second round, where they competed for the top starting positions. The race is set to take place tomorrow in Talladega, Alabama.

via Racing News|
#nascar#nascar-cup-series#qualifying
Brett Moffitt's Last-Lap Pass Secures Victory at Talladega
sports2 years ago

Brett Moffitt's Last-Lap Pass Secures Victory at Talladega

Brett Moffitt wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, with Ben Rhodes finishing second. Moffitt's victory means that two of the four spots in the championship will be determined by points, with the final race of this round taking place on October 21 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Reigning series champion Zane Smith faces a must-win situation to advance to Phoenix and defend his title.

via NBC Sports|
#brett-moffitt#championship#nascar
Talladega Chaos: NASCAR Crew Member Injured, Sanchez Fights Crafton, Inspection Woes for Cindric, Gilliland, Preece
sports2 years ago

Talladega Chaos: NASCAR Crew Member Injured, Sanchez Fights Crafton, Inspection Woes for Cindric, Gilliland, Preece

During a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, driver Zane Smith lost control of his vehicle and spun out, hitting pit crew member Charles Plank. Plank fell over the back of the truck but appeared to be okay. Smith, who was battling in the Truck series playoffs, fell off the lead lap and is now in fifth place, just 14 points away from the final spot.

via Fox News|
#nascar#pit-crew#safety-incident
NASCAR Talladega: Cup Series Schedule, TV Channels, and Entry List
sports2 years ago

NASCAR Talladega: Cup Series Schedule, TV Channels, and Entry List

The Craftsman Truck Series and Cup Series will both be racing at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, with the Truck Series featuring three Xfinity Series playoff drivers. Chandler Smith will replace Matt DiBenedetto in the No. 25 entry, while Parker Kligerman will return to the No. 75 entry. Brett Moffitt will drive the No. 34 entry for Front Row Motorsports. Carson Hocevar will also be pulling double duty, driving the No. 42 entry. The Truck race is set to start with sunny conditions and no chance of rain.

via NBC Sports|
#chandler-smith#craftsman-truck-series#cup-series
sports3 years ago

Talladega Superspeedway: Winners, Losers, and Controversy.

Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, his second win of the season and the fifth victory for the No. 8 team in the last 29 races. Richard Childress Racing looks to become one of the prominent Cup teams again, and Busch's win could change that this season. Ryan Blaney finished second for the second consecutive race at this track, while his friend Bubba Wallace wrecked after blocking Blaney, allowing Busch to take the lead before the caution waved to end the race.

via NASCAR on NBC Sports|
#kyle-busch#nascar#richard-childress-racing
sports3 years ago

Talladega Superspeedway: Winners, Losers, and Controversy.

NASCAR made several changes to the results of the GEICO 500 race at Talladega Superspeedway, with 12 drivers seeing their results modified. Five drivers moved up and seven dropped back, with Rick Ware Racing’s Riley Herbst benefiting the most by picking up five positions. Tyler Reddick was the big loser, dropping three spots. The standings have also changed as a result of the modifications.

via Beyond the Flag|
#geico-500#kyle-busch#nascar