Tag Archives: Talladega Superspeedway

Jamie McMurray Barrel-Rolls Down Talladega’s Backstretch

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Crew members unload the backup car for Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 DC Solar Chevrolet, after an on track incident during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2018, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

Roughly ten minutes into Friday’s final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway, with lap speeds approaching 204 mph, a cut left-rear tire sent Jamie McMurray’s No. 1 Chevrolet turning sideways in front of Ryan Newman’s No. 31 Chevy. Continue reading →

NASCAR Xfinity Series, Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Preview

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NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers are revving up for the Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, April 28th at 3 pm ET. FOX will offer pre-race coverage along with MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

300 miles (113 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 25),

Stage 2 (Ends on lap 50), Final Stage (Ends on lap 113)

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Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview of Talladega and Langley – Thursday, April 26, 2018

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Our guest is K&N Pro Series East driver, Chase Cabre, with Rev Racing as we discuss his 2018 season, Drive for Diversity and he helps us preview their upcoming race at Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway.

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Andy Laskey this Thursday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview as we rev up race fans for the upcoming weekend of racing!

We’re previewing racing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and ARCA Racing Series at Talladega Superspeedway along with the K&N Pro Series East at Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway. We’ll also give a few updates from the NASCAR Camping World Truck, the K&N Pro Series West and more.

Then, stay tuned in 10 to 10:30 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Hot Topics Sound Off as we discuss all the hottest topics leading into the weekend of racing.

Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @alaskey14 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our LIVE broadcast begins 8:30 pm ET, Thursday, April 26, 2018, or listen to the PODCAST afterward.

As always, Thanks for listening!

Matt Kenseth Returns Home to Roush Fenway Racing

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Photo – Courtesy of RFR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In a warm homecoming sort of spirit, Roush Fenway Racing announced Wednesday that veteran driver Matt Kenseth, who won a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup championship with the team back in 2003, would return to the organization next month and share driving time with Trevor Bayne in the No. 6 Ford. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch’s Win Streak Hinges on Unpredictable Talladega

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 M&M’s Flavor Vote Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 21, 2018, in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s a big deal and rare achievement when any driver reels off three consecutive wins in the premier Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. And only nine races into the 2018 season – that’s happened twice already. Continue reading →