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.

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, […]