Fun facts about Talladega Superspeedway

Its white-knuckle racing all the way at Talladega1993 Ernie Irvan
Superspeedway! The speeds that used to be possible1992 Davey Allison
at Talladega are no more. It is one of two tracks on1991 Harry Gant (race postponed from Sunday to
the NASCAR circuit that forces teams to run aMonday due to rain)
restrictor plate to limit the engine horsepower, which in1990 Dale Earnhardt
turn limits the top speed of the cars. Built in 1969, this1989 Davey Allison
challenging tri-oval course is a little over 2.5 miles and1988 Phil Parsons
the banking degrees sure take some talent!The first1987 Davey Allison - 178 laps / 473.48 miles (darkness
winner of a NASCAR race at Talladega was Richard- caused by long delay caused by repairs to repair
Brickhouse in 1969. Speed records have beendamaged catchfencing in a Lap 22 crash)
recorded at Talladega Superspeedway and it is1986 Bobby Allison
known as the biggest and fastest motorsports facility1985 Bill Elliott
in the World. If NASCAR thrills are what you seek,1984 Cale Yarborough
then Talladega is the place you oughta be!The Aaron's1983 Richard Petty
499 is a NASCAR Nextel Cup stock car race held at1982 Darrell Waltrip
Talladega. The race is 500 miles (188 laps) and has1981 Bobby Allison
always been held in early May or late April. The1980 Buddy Baker
Aaron's 499 is also one of four races currently run1979 Bobby Allison
with restrictor plates. The others are the UAW Ford1978 Cale Yarborough
500, the Pepsi 400, and the Daytona 500. The 19971977 Darrell Waltrip
Aarons 499 race, won by Mark Martin, was the1976 Buddy Baker
fastest NASCAR race to date ever run, at an1975 Buddy Baker
average speed of 188.354 mph (303.126 km/h).Past1974 David Pearson - 170 laps - 452.2 miles (energy
Aaron's 499 Winners:2005 Jeff Gordon - 194 laps /crisis)
516.04 miles (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
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