Fun facts about Talladega Superspeedway

Its white-knuckle racing all the way at Talladega1993 Ernie Irvan
Superspeedway! The speeds that used to be1992 Davey Allison
possible at Talladega are no more. It is one of1991 Harry Gant (race postponed from Sunday
two tracks on the NASCAR circuit that forcesto Monday due to rain)
teams to run a restrictor plate to limit the engine1990 Dale Earnhardt
horsepower, which in turn limits the top speed of1989 Davey Allison
the cars. Built in 1969, this challenging tri-oval1988 Phil Parsons
course is a little over 2.5 miles and the banking1987 Davey Allison - 178 laps / 473.48 miles
degrees sure take some talent!The first winner of(darkness - caused by long delay caused by
a NASCAR race at Talladega was Richardrepairs to repair damaged catchfencing in a Lap
Brickhouse in 1969. Speed records have been22 crash)
recorded at Talladega Superspeedway and it is1986 Bobby Allison
known as the biggest and fastest motorsports1985 Bill Elliott
facility in the World. If NASCAR thrills are what1984 Cale Yarborough
you seek, then Talladega is the place you oughta1983 Richard Petty
be!The Aaron's 499 is a NASCAR Nextel Cup1982 Darrell Waltrip
stock car race held at Talladega. The race is 5001981 Bobby Allison
miles (188 laps) and has always been held in early1980 Buddy Baker
May or late April. The Aaron's 499 is also one of1979 Bobby Allison
four races currently run with restrictor plates. The1978 Cale Yarborough
others are the UAW Ford 500, the Pepsi 400, and1977 Darrell Waltrip
the Daytona 500. The 1997 Aarons 499 race,1976 Buddy Baker
won by Mark Martin, was the fastest NASCAR1975 Buddy Baker
race to date ever run, at an average speed of1974 David Pearson - 170 laps - 452.2 miles
188.354 mph (303.126 km/h).Past Aaron's 499(energy crisis)
Winners:2005 Jeff Gordon - 194 laps / 516.041973 David Pearson
miles (green-white-checkered)1972 David Pearson
2004 Jeff Gordon1971 Donnie Allison
2003 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.1970 Pete HamiltonIf you are ever in Eastaboga,
2002 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Alabama, Talladega Superspeedway is a must see.
2001 Bobby HamiltonThe Aaron's 499 is the most well-known race
2000 Jeff Gordonheld at Talladega, and it's become well known
1999 Dale Earnhardtthroughout the NASCAR racing circuit.Curry Hayes
1998 Bobby Labonteis the owner of Race Fans Friend, the premier
1997 Mark Martin (race postponed two weeksonline NASCAR ticket agency. For years racing
due to rain)fans have enjoyed the convenience, security, and
1996 Sterling Marlinaffordability of purchasing all their NASCAR tickets
1995 Mark Martinthrough Race Fans Friend.
1994 Dale Earnhardt