Fun facts about Talladega Superspeedway

Its white-knuckle racing all the way at Talladega1994 Dale Earnhardt
Superspeedway! The speeds that used to be1993 Ernie Irvan
possible at Talladega are no more. It is one of two1992 Davey Allison
tracks on the NASCAR circuit that forces teams to1991 Harry Gant (race postponed from Sunday to
run a restrictor plate to limit the engine horsepower,Monday due to rain)
which in turn limits the top speed of the cars. Built in1990 Dale Earnhardt
1969, this challenging tri-oval course is a little over 2.51989 Davey Allison
miles and the banking degrees sure take some1988 Phil Parsons
talent!The first winner of a NASCAR race at1987 Davey Allison - 178 laps / 473.48 miles
Talladega was Richard Brickhouse in 1969. Speed(darkness - caused by long delay caused by repairs
records have been recorded at Talladegato repair damaged catchfencing in a Lap 22 crash)
Superspeedway and it is known as the biggest and1986 Bobby Allison
fastest motorsports facility in the World. If NASCAR1985 Bill Elliott
thrills are what you seek, then Talladega is the place1984 Cale Yarborough
you oughta be!The Aaron's 499 is a NASCAR Nextel1983 Richard Petty
Cup stock car race held at Talladega. The race is 5001982 Darrell Waltrip
miles (188 laps) and has always been held in early1981 Bobby Allison
May or late April. The Aaron's 499 is also one of four1980 Buddy Baker
races currently run with restrictor plates. The others1979 Bobby Allison
are the UAW Ford 500, the Pepsi 400, and the1978 Cale Yarborough
Daytona 500. The 1997 Aarons 499 race, won by1977 Darrell Waltrip
Mark Martin, was the fastest NASCAR race to date1976 Buddy Baker
ever run, at an average speed of 188.354 mph1975 Buddy Baker
(303.126 km/h).Past Aaron's 499 Winners:2005 Jeff1974 David Pearson - 170 laps - 452.2 miles (energy
Gordon - 194 laps / 516.04 milescrisis)
(green-white-checkered)1973 David Pearson
2004 Jeff Gordon1972 David Pearson
2003 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.1971 Donnie Allison
2002 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.1970 Pete HamiltonIf you are ever in Eastaboga,
2001 Bobby HamiltonAlabama, Talladega Superspeedway is a must see.
2000 Jeff GordonThe Aaron's 499 is the most well-known race held at
1999 Dale EarnhardtTalladega, and it's become well known throughout the
1998 Bobby LabonteNASCAR racing circuit.Curry Hayes is the owner of
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