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Race fans sometimes ind able black and yellow check- tinue to provide free tram themselves in a need of ered carts while they make and ADA shuttle services quickly getting to various their rounds around Tallade- throughout the weekend as locations on property during ga’s nearly 3,000 acres. well, at select locations. a race weekend at Talladega TallaTaxi will deliver safe Patron Transportation de- Superspeedway, so NA- rides to keep guests moving buted in 2005, and 10 years SCAR’s Most Competitive and rested while fully en- later, they have grown to track has great news for those joying the highly anticipated the largest and most efi- who normally travel by foot NASCAR Chase double cient event taxi service in with the introduction of the elimination weekend which the nation, working major all-new TallaTaxi service. will play a pivotal role in events from coast to coast. The TallaTaxi golf cart ser- both the NASCAR Sprint Offering a safe and thorough vice, from Patron Transporta- Cup Series (NSCS) and NA- taxi service to many festivals tion, will make its Talladega SCAR Camping World Truck in excess of 75,000 patrons, debut during the Alabama Series (NCWTS) title battles. they are the irst and only 500 and fred’s 250 Powered “Creating a one-of-a-kind company of this kind to con- by Coca-Cola weekend, start- fan experience has always sistently deliver service of ing as early as Tuesday (Oct. been an important part of the this level year after year with 18) through Sunday (Oct. events at Talladega, and Tal- a lawless safety record and 23). For only $5 a seat, Tal- laTaxi will provide a premi- excellent customer service. laTaxi will provide 24-hour um service to our thousands Talladega Superspeedway’s transportation to take fans of fans who normally walk action-packed weekend wherever they need to go, to their desired destinations,” kicks off on Friday (Oct. 21) Powered by Coca-Cola (9:30 (3 p.m.). Sunday’s Alabama nearly anywhere on - said Talladega Superspeed- with practice sessions for a.m.), the fred’s 250 Powered 500, which will see the ield way property (excluding only way Chairman Grant Lynch. both the fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola (the Round of 12 contenders for the title West C campground). “Bringing the largest and by Coca-Cola NASCAR of 8 Elimination race in the be reduced to eight at the To catch a ride on a Tal- most eficient taxi service to Camping World Truck Series NCWTS Chase), which gets checkered lag, is set for a 1 laTaxi during race weekend, the largest and most com- (NCWTS) race and the the green lag at 12 Noon p.m. start on Sunday, Oct. 23. fans can call or text a pick-up petitive track made perfect Alabama 500. Saturday’s CDT, and Foodland/Food Gi- request at 205-863-6137 or sense.” schedule includes qualifying ant Qualifying for the NSCS can lag down the unmistak- The speedway will con- for the NCWTS fred’s 250

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When bus, IN native came to the after tying as continued his prowess in the makes his way to Tallade- 2.66-mile venue where he the track’s leader in brides- fall with his irst – and only – ga Superspeedway for the started eighth, led 10 laps maid inishes. “As volatile as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Alabama 500, Oct. 23, it will and came home ifth behind this place can be with getting win in the Alabama 500. To mark the end of an era. It some of Talladega’s best in a wreck and this or that, say he was happy was an will be the inal race around ever – , Dale for us to say in the last 11 understatement. the 33-degree high banks for Jarrett, and races that we’ve inished sec- “It’s one thing to get back the driver retiring at season’s . ond six times is something to victory lane, but to do it end who has deinitely had a During his irst 15 NA- in all reality to be proud of at Talladega, people don’t “love-hate” relationship with SCAR Sprint Cup Series rac- because this is not a race understand what that means,” Tony Stewart leads the pack at Talladega in the fall of 2008, the mammoth venue. es at the biggest and baddest track that you can do it all said a jubilant Stewart in where he would notch his irst and lone NASCAR Sprint Cup From the irst time he track on the planet, he was a on your own. So to be able Gatorade Victory Lane. “This Series victory at the biggest and baddest track on the planet. competed at NASCAR’s constant frontrunner, record- to get second, I feel like we is one of a few tracks I hav- Photo courtesy of Talladega Superspeedway. Most Competitive track, ing six runner-up inishes and have a lot to be proud of.” en’t won a Cup race at and Stewart served notice that he 14 top-10 results. In fact, his The year 2008 ended up talk about one to win. I’ve top-10 inishes. One of those and six runner-up results. He would be a threat to win each six second-place efforts came being special for Stewart wanted to win here for so came in this past spring when has inished on the lead lap time he climbed behind the in an 11-race stretch. at Talladega. Starting that long. It was very important was called upon in 22 events. His best start is wheel. “Anytime you can inish spring from the pole posi- for me to win here. Winning to relieve Stewart after he second on two occasions. As a NASCAR Sprint Cup in the top two here it is like tion, he won the NASCAR the (XFINITY) race this year started and ran the car until So, how will the inal rookie in 1999, the Colum- a win,” said Stewart in 2006 XFINITY Series race, then was huge to me. Now win- the irst caution period. chapter of Stewart’s novel ning the Cup His best shot at another on Talladega turn out? Could race, somebody Talladega win went awry on it be something right out is going to lose the last lap in the 2012 fall of a Hollywood script with their vocal race when he, while leading, a long-overdue victory? cords of how made contact with Michael Maybe, but he’ll have 39 happy they are. Waltrip in between turns other drivers who will want Man, it’s just three and four, igniting a to write their own piece of an awesome 25-car pile-up. “A mistake on Talladega history. feeling to inal- my part,” Stewart said that Talladega Superspeed- ly win here. We day. “I was trying to win.” way’s action-packed week- inally had one His philosophy, howev- end kicks off on Friday (Oct. of those days er, remains the same at the 21) with practice sessions for where every- 33-degree banked venue. both the fred’s 250 Powered thing went “It’s the same (philosophy) by Coca-Cola NASCAR right for us. I as it always has been…. Camping World Truck Series have so many drivers knowing what to do (NCWTS) race and the friends down and knowing what to look Alabama 500. Saturday’s here (in Ala- for with their car,” said schedule includes qualifying bama) – Red Stewart at Talladega in May. for the NCWTS fred’s 250 Farmer and “It’s learning what their cars Powered by Coca-Cola (9:30 can do in practice and how a.m.), the fred’s 250 Powered (both of the to pass. Some have igured by Coca-Cola (the Round famed Alabama it out - to get your car with of 8 Elimination race in the Gang) and all momentum without the car NCWTS Chase), which gets these fans.” stalling out. Then, hope to the green lag at noon, and Since that avoid trouble.” Foodland/Food Giant Quali- triumph, how- Overall, the three-time fying for the NSCS (3 p.m.). ever, the driver NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunday’s Alabama 500, of the No. 14 Champion’s resume is a which will see the ield of Stewart-Haas good one at Talladega. IIn 12 contenders for the title be Racing 34 NSCS races, he has 14 reduced to eight at the check- top-10 inishes and has led ered lag, is set for a 1 p.m. has struggled 328 laps in 21 races, in start on Sunday, Oct. 23. with only two addition to his lone victory St. Clair News-Aegis | newsaegis.com | October 20, 2016 New kids VIP Experience provides family opportunities on Race Day

Talladega Superspeed- way oficials are proud to announce the new Kids VIP Experience that offers more family-friendly opportunities during pre-race festivities for the Alabama 500 on Sunday, Oct. 23. This unique program provides additional behind-the-scenes access for NASCAR’s smallest fans at the biggest and baddest track on the planet for families that have Talladega’s “Pre-Race Pit Pass Upgrade.” Families who have pur- chased the “Pre-Race Pit Pass Upgrade” for $75, along with a Sunday admission ticket, will now be able to sign up their kids (2 kids per 1 adult limit) for some exclusive VIP opportunities at no extra cost! To be a part of the Kids VIP Experience, all parents need to do is stop by and sign up at the Kids Station, which opens at 8:00 AM Sunday. The kids will have the option to choose one experience – on a irst-come-irst-served basis. The Kids Station is located in between the Good- year Building and Pit Road (Behind pit stalls 37-39). in Gatorade Victory Lane family memories.” receive free admission in all Talladega and will be inter- Upgrade” will be in effect Kids VIP options include: Prior to the Race Kids 12-and-under can grandstand and tower seats acting with fans as part of on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 8 - Reserved Kids VIP Area at the Driver’s Meeting Red “Our new Kids VIP Expe- attend the Alabama 500 – the for the fred’s 250 Powered the Fan Question & Answer a.m. until the conclusion of Carpet Entrance rience offers a great oppor- Round of 12 elimination race by Coca-Cola NASCAR session at the start-inish Driver Introductions. The tunity for kids to experience in the Chase for the NA- Camping World Truck Series line (Q&A will also feature Alabama 500 gets underway - VIP Hot Lap Rides around the mammoth 2.66 what goes on behind-the SCAR Sprint Cup where the race on Saturday, Oct. 22. Chase drivers at 1 p.m. CDT. To purchase, mile, 33 degree high banks in scenes, up close and personal ield of eligible drivers for This new opportunity for and defending Alabama 500 simply visit www.talladeg- a Grand Marshal Vehicle at the most unique race track the title will be trimmed from kids ampliies the already champ , along asuperspeedway.com or call in the world,” said Talladega 12 to eight at the checkered incredible up-close access with , Michael 855-518-RACE (7223). - Reserved Kids VIP Area Superspeedway Chairman that is included in the “Pre- Annett and 1989 NASCAR at the Driver Introductions lag - for as low as $10 in Grant Lynch. “There is noth- certain grandstands while the Race Pit Pass Upgrade” on Champ ). *Driver availability for the - Special Kids VIP NA- SCAR Sprint Cup Series ing like seeing an exciting remaining locations are $50 race day, which also includes To be a part of this event, TSS Fan Pre-Race Question Guided Garage Tour (three event at Talladega where off of the regular adult price. the Driver Fan Question & fans can purchase Talladega’s & Answer session is subject different scheduled tour you become a NASCAR fan In addition, with Talladega Answer session. “Pre-Race Pit Pass Upgrade” to change and without notice. times) for life, and this new added Superspeedway’s commit- While he won’t be com- for $75 (must also purchase Neither NASCAR nor any of - Kids Photo Opportunity experience for kids makes it ment to families and youth, peting in the Alabama 500, a Sunday admission tick- its afiliates are responsible even easier to create lasting kids 12-and-younger will Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be at et). The “Pre-Race Pit Pass for this event* 8 | newsaegis.com Talladega sized concessions return A year ago, NASCAR’s biggest and baddest track - Talla- high quality products. dega Superspeedway - offered fans a one-of-a-kind joy ride The world-renowned “” Meatball, the biggest for their taste buds with the colossal “The Big One” Meatball. and most unique of its kind, weighs in at over a pound. It has Thanks to Americrown, the racetrack’s food and beverage a center of blended mozzarella and pepper jack cheeses mixed provider, this year’s lavorsome menu returned in May with with smoked BBQ Pulled Pork and a little house BBQ sauce the incredibly delicious “Talla-Mento Dogwich.” Well, for an extra kick. It is then covered by a layer of Ground they’re both back just in time for this weekend’s anticipated Beef, rolled in a panko bread crumb and parmesan mix before Chase Double Elimination Races - the Alabama 500 & fred’s being deep fried to a golden brown. And, there’s more - it is 250 Powered by Coca-Cola. then topped off with a dollop of BBQ sauce and a spaghetti During its debut earlier this year, the “Talla-Mento Dog- garnish. wich” - the all-American twist on everyone’s favorite hot dog Concessions this weekend to feature the “Talla-Mento Dog- conjoined with a classic grilled cheese sandwich - quickly wich” will be in the O.V. Hill North and South Grandstands achieved fan-favorite status with over-the-top featured ingre- as well as the Tri-Oval Tower and all inield locations. “The dients to combine the two for a mouth-watering taste. Big One” Meatball can be purchased at concession stands in The scrumptious “Talla-Mento Dogwich” is a grilled, all the Gadsden and O.V. Hill South Grandstands, along with the as a selection of a savory beer that is brewed right here in Ala- beef hot dog split into two and placed on top of melted Yanc- Tri-Oval Tower on the frontstretch. bama. The local lavor featured is Back Forty Beer Company ey’s Fancy buffalo cheddar cheese, topped with a generous While fans dig into these delicious dishes, they can head based out of Gadsden. helping of pimiento cheese, placed in between two slices over to the “Bama Bier Garden” and Clyde 240 Tower Tavern Clyde 240 Tower Tavern is located in the Tri-Oval Tower of Texas Toast (grilled to golden brown) and cut down the to keep their thirsts quenched and indulge in on some great and will be open to all Tower ticket holders starting at 11:30 middle. No corners have been cut on the dish, using Yancey’s refreshments. a.m. CDT on Friday and at 8:00 a.m. CDT on Saturday and Fancy New York’s Artisan signature spicy buffalo cheese and “Bama Bier Garden” is located in the Fan Zone outside the Sunday. The delicious drink menu will include specialty cheddar cheese to drive home that perfect lavor for fans’ taste frontstrech near turn four. It will give fans a chance to partake drinks featuring Clyde May’s Alabama Style Whiskey. buds. Yancey’s Fancy has specialized in hand crafted cheeses in its fully stocked bar – all three days of the weekend - with for long over sixty plus years, with a reputation for producing the traditional spread of Miller and beers as well COOSA MRI More VALLEY Head-Out Exams Our ultra-short bore MRI ensures you get the beneit of the technology in the most comfortable surroundings possible. INSIDE COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 315 West Hickory Street, Sylacauga COOSAVALLEYMRI.COM 256-207-2686 St. Clair News-Aegis | newsaegis.com | October 20, 2016 Outlandish new competitions set for the “The BIG One on the Blvd”

The premier NASCAR party of the year, Talladega Su- worms and pudding. The quickest competitor to inish their Greg Bifle, , Tony Stewart, , perspeedway’s “The Big One on the Blvd,” is ready to take whole tray will be named the ‘Dega’s Dirtiest Champion! , , , center stage yet again in the infamous Talladega inield on and more. Friday, Oct. 21, as “Dega Nation” will put on their party caps Crazy “Human Hamster” Balls – Contestants will “The track continues to do a good job in making this (The and enjoy all the fun and excitement for both fans and drivers compete in a two-round obstacle course showdown inside a Big One on the Blvd) bigger and better since we started it,” alike. Human Hamster Zorb ball. Two winners from round one will said Bowyer, who will race the No. 15 Chevrolet SS for This year’s one-of-a-kind party promises nothing less than then compete against each other to see who is the fastest in HScott Motorsports in the Alabama 500 at Talladega Super- ridiculously-fun entertainment for everyone. Scheduled are order to claim victory. speedway on Oct. 23. “It’s not very often you get to see some four new, outrageous original “fan challenges” that will be of the drivers outside the garage or the race track, so this is a overseen by an array of NASCAR’s top drivers after they are The Great Sausage Hunt – Eight competitors hungry for cool opportunity for us to kind of kick back and interact with paraded down legendary Talladega Blvd. Scheduled are: victory will face off against each other in a wrestling pit illed some of the fans. There’s no way you won’t have a great time. with 300 gallons of pumpkin puree, and then ight to ind Make sure to check it out. It’s Talladega baby!” Egg-Streme Scramble – Teams of two will race down our the hidden sausage link before their opponent. Drivers will “The Big One on the Blvd,” which won NASCAR’s Most Big One on the Blvd. slip-n-slide to ind the raw egg hidden determine who the inal two contestants will be, and they will Innovative Driver Integration Event/Program for 2015, is sure in a syrup-illed bucket. The irst contestant to successfully battle to see who is named the winner! to be one of the best yet this fall, and is scheduled to start at ind the raw egg and crack it over their partner’s head will be Competition winners will not only claim bragging rights, 6:30 p.m. (CDT) on Friday, Oct. 21. As the parade rolls down deemed the winner. Each time a player cracks an egg and it is but will also win big cash prizes. To get all the details, fans the north end of Talladega Boulevard, drivers will throw out not the raw one, the other teammate must then slide down and will have to be in attendance! swag items as they pass some of the most outrageously dec- try their luck. Countless drivers have been a part of “The Big One on the orated RV’s in the world, inally ending up at the main stage Blvd” since its inception in the spring of 2014 – either by for the fan competitions. The event is open to all Renewal Dirty ‘Dega Eating Contest – Four contestants will com- serving as a judge for the event or just showing up to take Guest Pink Ticket holders and inield camping guests. pete to inish their tray of Alabama’s inest “Dirt Cake.” Dirt in all of the fun. The list has included , Austin cake is a mixture of crushed Oreo’s, whipped cream, gummy Dillon, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., , , Kubota RTV-X1120D America’s best-selling diesel utility vehicle.*

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With the 16-driver Chase for the NA- SCAR Sprint Cup ield set, many NASCAR enthusiasts are already looking forward to the anticipated sixth race – the elimination event in the Round of 12 – at Talladega Super- speedway, Oct. 23. The Alabama 500 will be the cutoff race in which the ield of title contenders will be trimmed from 12 to eight at the checkered lag. Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Champion and former Talladega win- ner is the top seed heading into the 10-race postseason, which gets underway at this Sunday. Nine of the 16 Chase drivers are former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winners at Tal- ladega Superspeedway while two more have gone to Gatorade Victory Lane at the biggest and baddest track on the planet in other se- ries. Below are details on each Chase driver’s performances at Talladega Superspeedway: Kyle Busch, No. 18 Racing (2012 points): Scored a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) victory at TSS in April 2008 and has recorded ive top-ive Carl Edwards, No. 19 (2003 points): Posted his irst TSS victory in made two NSCS career starts at Talladega, inishes in 22 starts. He was runner-up in the Toyota (2006 points): Still looking for his the 2015 Alabama 500. Logano made his irst with a best inish of 24th. Buescher has also spring’s GEICO 500. He is the only active irst win at Talladega. He has claimed three TSS debut in an ARCA race in 2008, and in made two career NXS series starts at TSS, driver to win in all three of NASCAR’s top top-ive inishes and six top-ten inishes in his 15 NSCS career starts, he has three top-ive taking home a second place inish in 2014. three series at TSS. He has won two con- 24 career TSS starts. He inished ifth in last inishes. He also has two NXS wins and six He is making his irst Chase appearance. secutive fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola fall’s Alabama 500. He is making his 10th top-ive inishes in seven career races at TSS. , No. 24 Hendrick Motor- NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase appearance. He is making his fourth Chase appearance. sports Chevrolet (2000 points): Sat on the (NCWTS) races and has gone to Gatorade Martin Truex, Jr., No. 78 Furniture Row Kyle Larson, No. 42 Rac- in the spring for the GEICO Victory Lane once in the NASCAR XFINITY Racing Toyota (2006 points): Looking to ing Chevrolet (2003 points): Still searching 500 in his irst NSCS start at Talladega Su- Series (NXS). The reigning 2015 NASCAR make his way to Gatorade Victory Lane for for his irst trip to Gatorade Victory Lane. In perspeedway, taking home a ifth place inish. Sprint Cup Series Champion is making his the irst time in the NSCS. He has two top- ive career starts, he has one top-ten inish He has made three Talladega NXS starts, with ninth Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup ive’s and eight top-ten inishes in 23 career in the NSCS. He is making his irst Chase a best inish of ninth that came earlier this appearance. starts at TSS. In the NXS, however, Truex, appearance. year. He is making his irst Chase appearance. Brad Keselowski, No. 2 Jr. has been to victory lane three times, all of Tony Stewart, No. 14 Stewart-Haas , No. 3 Ford (2012 points): Is Talladega’s most re- which were consecutive from 2004-2006. He Racing Chevrolet (2003 points): Notched Racing Chevrolet (2000 points): Has six cent winner, posting his fourth career NSCS is making his fourth Chase appearance. his only Talladega NSCS victory in October NSCS career starts at Talladega, but is still win in the GEICO 500 in May. Keselowski , No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing 2008. However, he has come close to taking searching for his irst victory. His best inish has six top-ive inishes and nine top-ten in- Toyota (2006 points): Recorded a Talladega home multiple victories, posting six second posted is third, which came this past spring. ishes in 15 career starts. He also has one NXS NSCS win in October 2012. He has claimed place inishes in 34 career starts. Stewart has In the NXS, Dillon has made four career win on his Talladega resume. He is making six top-ive inishes and has 10 top-ten inish- nine top-ive’s and 14 top-ten inishes. He starts and posted one top-ive inish and three his ifth Chase appearance. es in 33 career starts. He is making his 12th also went to Gatorade Victory Lane in the top-ten inishes. He claimed a NXS pole Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Chase appearance. NXS in 2008. He is making his ninth Chase position in 2015. He is making his irst Chase Toyota (2009 points): Notched his Tallade- , No. 48 Hendrick Mo- appearance. appearance. ga NSCS victory in May 2014. He has four torsports Chevrolet (2006 points): Has two , No. 41 Stewart-Haas Rac- Jamie McMurray, No. 1 Chip Ganassi top-ive inishes and seven top-ten inishes in Talladega wins (2006 & 2011) – one of which ing Chevrolet (2003 points): Still searching Racing Chevrolet (2000 points): Has made 21 career starts. He is making his 10th Chase (2011) made the Talladega and NASCAR for his ride to Gatorade Victory Lane in the his way to Talladega’s Gatorade Victory Lane appearance. record books for the closest inish in history NSCS, but has six top-ive inishes (includ- twice in the NSCS, with his most recent visit Kevin Harvick, No. 4 Stewart-Haas by inishing just .002 second ahead of Clint ing four third-place efforts) and 16 top-ten coming in fall of 2013. He was fourth in Racing Chevrolet (2006 points): Has one Bowyer. Johnson has four poles, 11 top-ten inishes. He also has an IROC (2003) triumph the spring. In 28 NSCS career starts at TSS, NSCS win in April 2010. In 31 career starts inishes and seven top-ive inishes in 29 at TSS. He is making his 10th Chase appear- McMurray has posted seven top-ive inishes at TSS, he has six top-ive inishes and 13 career starts. He is making his 13th Chase ance. and eight top-ten inishes. He is making his top-ten inishes. He is making his 10th Chase appearance. , No. 34 Front Row second Chase appearance. appearance. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford Motorsports Ford (2003 points): Has only 12 | newsaegis.com Pressure, tension, anxiety await drivers in elimination races Nerves will be aplenty this week- cutline while Carl Edwards is just end during the highly anticipated, three points behind his Joe Gibbs irst-ever NASCAR Chase Double Racing teammate. From ifth through Elimination Weekend at Tallade- 11th, a mere 24 points is the separa- ga Superspeedway as virtually any tion, with Kurt Busch (+17), Martin driver who has yet to win in the Truex Jr. (+13), Joey Logano (+0), Chase’s Round of 12 isn’t guaranteed Austin Dillon (-0) (Logano owns the to advance. One thing for certain, tie-breaker), Denny Hamlin (-6 out of however, is that six drivers will 8th place) and Brad Keselowski (-7). depart the mammoth 2.66-mile venue Chase Elliott (-25) is in 12th, and is disappointed as their championship in an almost “must win” situation. hopes will come to an end – four at Brad Keselowski, who was in- pole position, running near the front speedway program is pretty good for the conclusion of the Alabama 500 volved in an accident in Kansas and most of the day and then claiming a us, so I’m actually okay with going and two at race’s end in the fred’s 250 wound up a disappointing 38th, is the ifth-place inish – all as a rookie in there and looking forward to it.” Powered by Coca-Cola. driver that sits 11th in the standings. his irst NSCS race at Talladega. He, Meanwhile, the fred’s 250 Pow- Sunday’s Alabama 500, which has He’s been in this situation before – unlike Keselowski’s outlook, will ered by Coca-Cola - also expecting an incredible Chamber of Commerce sort of. Two years ago, he came into probably need to inish four spots picture-perfect weather with a high weather forecast with a high in the the Alabama 500 and had to win to better with a victory Sunday in order in the mid 70s and clear skies - will upper 70s and no chance of rain, will advance in the Chase. He did just to advance in the Chase. have a contested battle for the title serve as the inal race in the Round that, not caving under the pressure. “I just will go there, and race our as it serves as a cut-off race in the of 12 in the Chase for the NASCAR His outlook following Sunday’s race? hearts out and try to win I guess,” inaugural NASCAR Camping World Sprint Cup where the ield of 12 “I don’t think it is a must-win situa- said Elliott, who inished 31st Sun- Truck Series Chase. At the checkered eligible drivers for the champion- tion,” said Keselowski, who has four day after two brushes with the wall lag, six of eight eligible drivers will ship will be trimmed to eight at the triumphs at Talladega, including the in Kansas. “That’s about all we can move on in the Round of 6. William checkered lag. After this past Sun- GEICO 500 earlier this year. “I am do I guess. We have something to be Byron is the only driver who has day’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series not worried about it. I am going to go proud of in the way we have been guaranteed a spot in the Round of 6 (NSCS) race at Kansas Speedway, there and bust my butt to try to win running. There are just some things while others vying for the champion- only Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Har- but I don’t think it is a must win yet.” we can’t control. I don’t know how ship include: Christopher Bell (-18 vick are locked into the Round of 8. Elliott, son of two-time Talladega to ix that stuff, but I appreciate it so points behind Byron), The remaining drivers are in a tightly Superspeedway winner , hard. These guys deserve better. We (-19), Ben Kennedy (-25), Talladega contested battle with Kyle Busch was a fast learner at Talladega in are bummed, but what do you do. 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With just one race before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Se- ries heads to the biggest and baddest track on the planet – Talladega Superspeedway for the Alabama 500 on Sunday, Oct. 23 - a host of young drivers are searching for their irst NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) triumph. Some of the names include Chase Elliott, , Austin Dillon and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Talladega has proven to be a springboard to success for drivers who captured their irst career triumph at the 2.66-mile venue. behind Allison in the spring average speed was 202 mph. Examples are Talladega race. We were just trying to stay in (26 years old in 1987) and front.” Brad Keselowski (25 years So, his conidence was beaming when he and With nine laps to go, Hillin old in 2009) who went on to NASCAR’s best returned Jr. slipped past Richmond enjoy great accomplishments to Talladega later that year. and held the top spot the rest in the sport. In the case of Starting 13th, the day played of the way, winning by three Keselowski, he continues to out to perfection for Hillin car lengths. And, in the pro- ride a wave of accomplish- Jr. With temperatures that cess, he became the young- ments, including four trips reached into triple digits, the est winner in NASCAR’s to Gatorade Victory Lane at attrition rate was high and premier series history at the Talladega’s 2.66-mile venue. - Thirty years ago, a affected hi-proile driv time. “I can’t believe it,” ers. , Rusty exclaimed Hillin Jr. from 22-year-old youngster from Wallace and Dale Earnhardt Gatorade Victory Lane. Midland, TX, named Bobby went to the garage early with While he celebrated that Hillin Jr., stunned the racing engine woes, while Rich- day, he never again would world with a win in the 1986 ard Petty, , go to the winner’s circle. He Talladega 500. It, however, came back to Talladega in would be his only triumph, and were sidelined as a the spring of 1987 and ended joining the likes of fellow result of crashes. one-time winners who with a ifth-place inish. It The race came down to a notched their lone NSCS would be his inal top-ive at three-car shootout between NASCAR’s Most Competi- win at Talladega – Richard Hillin Jr., Alabama favorite tive track. Brickhouse, , Davey Allison, and Tim For one moment in time, , Richmond - who had won at however – 30 years ago – and . For that Daytona just weeks before. Hillin Jr. ruled the sport of one day, Hillin Jr. was on top Hillin Jr. kept reminding NASCAR. Will a youngster of the mountain. himself to stay calm. have a breakthrough day Teamed at Stavola Broth- “Really, it’s just lap by at Talladega and get into ers Racing with the leader of lap, keep yourself in a good Gatorade Victory Lane in the the Alabama Gang – Bobby position, don’t do something Alabama 500? Or, will it be Allison, a four-time winner stupid and yet, it’s winding a seasoned veteran? There’s at Talladega’s mammoth down so you’ve got to be a lot on the line, especially track – Hillin Jr. proved to be aggressive,” said Hillin Jr., for 12 drivers where the Al- a quick learner, particularly whose NSCS career spanned abama 500 will serve as the on the “Super” Superspeed- from 1982-2000 (334 races). elimination race in the Round ways, posting top-10 inishes “Think about what all the of 12 in the Chase for the at Daytona and Talladega other guys are going to be NASCAR Sprint Cup. Only in 1985. He carried that eight drivers will advance momentum into 1986, when doing. It’s no different than it is today from that per- out of 12 contenders, two - he inished fourth in the Day spective. As a matter of fact, of which consists of young tona 500 and fourth again the last lap of that race, the guns’ Elliott and Dillon. 070807234510024 RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE