Johnson, Newman Go Up In Smoke Early

May 6, 2012 0

Talladega, Ala., — Restrictor plate races have not been kind to Jimmie Johnson in 2012. The five-time Sprint Cup Champion only completed two laps in the season opening Daytona 500, and in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway Johnson only made it 62 laps.

A Plan Pays Off For Keselowski At Talladega

May 6, 2012 0

Talladega, Ala., — It all came down to a game plan for Brad Keselowski, a plan that worked toward victory in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. It was a quiet 380 miles at the 2.66 mile Alabama track until a crash on lap 143 began a myriad of chaos that Keselowski was able to circumvent.

Patrick likes plate tracks

May 5, 2012 Greg Engle 0

Danica Patrick enjoys racing at Daytona and Talladega. For one thing, racing at restrictor-plate superspeedways reminds her most of IndyCar competition.

Drafting with a winner

May 5, 2012 Greg Engle 0

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Clint Bowyer won two of the last three races at Talladega with Richard Childress Racing. Now Bowyer drives for Michael Waltrip Racing, […]