The Time in 1999 When America s Racer Tony Stewart Figured It Out in NASCAR Cup
Stewart s win at Richmond on September 11, 1999, was his first of 49 in the NASCAR Cup Series.
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Most of Tony Stewart’s fame came during 22 years in stock cars, but he actually began winning almost immediately as an Indiana pre-teen in go-karts and quarter-midgets.
The first of Stewart s 49 Cup victories came in just his 25th start, among the quickest by a NASCAR rookie in recent history. It came on September 11, 1999, at the ¾-mile Richmond Raceway
Later in the fall, Stewart won back-to-back at Phoenix and Homestead to set a record for rookie victories.
NASCAR driver Joey Gase honors Davey Allison with paint scheme at Talladega
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NASCAR s Most Memorable Moments at Talladega Superspeedway
We can probably all agree on number one but individual mileage will vary on the rest. Apr 22, 2021 RacingOneGetty Images
NASCAR founder Bill France conceived Talladega Superspeedway originally named Alabama International Motor Speedway as the world’s largest and fastest oval and succeeded on both fronts. Following the success of Daytona International Speedway, which opened in 1959, France looked to replicate the model further inland and purchased 2,000 acres near what was once the Anniston Air Force Base.
NASCAR broke ground in 1968 and built a venue that was larger than Daytona at 2.66-miles instead of 2.5 and had greater banking at 33 degrees instead of 31. Additionally, the start-finish line was painted at the entrance to Turn 1 to provide a unique experience.
28 Car Returns To Dega: Davey Allisonâs widow talks about organ donation importance
28 car returns to Dega: Davey Allison s widow talks about organ donation importance By WBRC Staff | April 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM CDT - Updated April 21 at 1:06 PM
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega races are this weekend, and if youâre a longtime NASCAR fan, youâre going to notice something very familiar.
Davey Allisonâs car and number are going to be back at Dega with a special message.
Itâs been almost 28 years since Davey died from injuries sustained in a helicopter crash at the Talladega Superspeedway in 1993.
Allison wasnât only a legend on the track â he was also a legend for giving the gift of life to others through organ donation. Donor son and NASCAR driver Joey Gase will be honoring Davey and his legacy by driving the #28 car (Daveyâs number) during the 2021 Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Race Preview: GEICO 70 at Talladega
After kicking off the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series with a unique heat racing format on the dirt-covered banks of Bristol Motor Speedway, tonight’s return to racing action (7PM ET, FS1) at Talladega Superspeedway will be a little more familiar. The GEICO 70 returns from last year’s spring slate of Pro Invitational events, bringing back the single race, 70-lap format, with a deep field of NASCAR Cup Series stars set to take part as usual.
Alex Bowman enters Talladega as the defending race winner, having beaten Corey Lajoie to the finish line last year by .037 seconds in a thrilling photo finish. The timing is perfect for Bowman, who just punched his real-world playoff ticket with a victory at Richmond Raceway on Sunday and rides a wave of momentum into the race. Bowman’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron won the first Pro Invitational round of the year at Bristol and will also be lo
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