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Denny Hamlin explains how Michael McDowell could have had a successful block on last lap at Talladega

Denny Hamlin explains how Michael McDowell could have had a successful block on last lap at Talladega

Michael McDowell was leading coming to the start-finish-line during the GEICO 500, but he ended up wrecking the field on the final lap at Talladega. Denny Hamlin was watching with a keen eye, and he tried to figure out if there was a way the No.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 2 minutes ago
Kyle Petty heaps praise on Tyler Reddick’s ‘Jordan-esque’ last lap move to win at Talladega

Kyle Petty heaps praise on Tyler Reddick’s ‘Jordan-esque’ last lap move to win at Talladega

Kyle Petty had nothing but praise for the confidence Tyler Reddick drove with on the last lap during the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The No. 45 wheelman steadied his car and drove through the wreckage ahead of him, all the way to victory lane, when the odds were stacked against him.

Tyler Reddick News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago
Joey Logano News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago
Joey Logano warns NASCAR against adding stages to end fuel saving at Superspeedways

Joey Logano warns NASCAR against adding stages to end fuel saving at Superspeedways

Since the introduction of the NextGen cars, drivers have been heard criticizing the gas-guzzling engines and having to lift off to conserve fuel. After the race at Talladega, this criticism was at its peak as drivers were stuck and were left in a scramble to conserve fuel to be able to finish the race.

Brad Keselowski News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago
Brad Keselowski inches closer to Victory Lane

Brad Keselowski inches closer to Victory Lane

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- There's a good argument to be made that one of the hottest drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series right now hasn't even hoisted a trophy yet.

NASCAR News / ESPN / 17 hours ago

Jones has broken lower vertebra, will miss Dover

Erik Jones, who suffered a compression fracture in a lower vertebra in a wreck at Talladega, will not drive this weekend in the NASCAR Cup series race at Dover Motor Speedway, and Corey Heim will substitute in for him, driving the No.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 15 hours ago
Jimmie Johnson sends message of support to Erik Jones, Corey Heim

Jimmie Johnson sends message of support to Erik Jones, Corey Heim

After a terrifying wreck during this past Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, it’s been revealed that Erik Jones has suffered a spinal fracture.

Joey Logano News / 5 GOATs / 15 hours ago
Joey Logano speaks out about fuel saving strategy on superspeedways

Joey Logano speaks out about fuel saving strategy on superspeedways

This past Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway was largely a battle of who could save their fuel the best for the duration of the 188 laps. For a majority of the race, the entire field didn’t run full throttle, which led to a rather tame Talladega for the first two stages.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 15 hours ago
Denny Hamlin draws similarities between Tyler Reddick’s Talladega win to his 2020 Daytona 500 victory

Denny Hamlin draws similarities between Tyler Reddick’s Talladega win to his 2020 Daytona 500 victory

A certain victory from Denny Hamlin’s past came to mind, as he watched Tyler Reddick take the checkered flag at Talladega over the weekend. During the latest episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin harkened back to his 2020 Daytona 500 victory, where he was able to beat Ryan Newman and Ryan Blaney to the line.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / 17 hours ago
Denny Hamlin: NASCAR had a tough call whether or not to throw caution flag during GEICO 500 finish

Denny Hamlin: NASCAR had a tough call whether or not to throw caution flag during GEICO 500 finish

Denny Hamlin didn’t envy NASCAR’s responsibility regarding their decision on when to throw the caution as the field raced back to the line at Talladega.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 19 hours ago
Denny Hamlin agrees with Kyle Busch about Next Gen car: ‘He’s so right’

Denny Hamlin agrees with Kyle Busch about Next Gen car: ‘He’s so right’

Kyle Busch wasn’t happy after Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, taking to X to air his frustrations with the Next Gen car. Busch, who jumped out of line along with Ty Gibbs in the final laps in hopes of making a run to the front, lost his momentum and fell all the way to the back of the pack.

Bubba Wallace News / 5 GOATs / 21 hours ago
Bubba Wallace honoring military veterans with ‘Flying Tiger’ paint scheme at Dover

Bubba Wallace honoring military veterans with ‘Flying Tiger’ paint scheme at Dover

This weekend for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace has a brand new paint scheme to honor military veterans. Based on the famous Flying Tigers who flew in WWII, the scheme is tied to a new TV ad Xfinity will debut during the NASCAR race.

Denny Hamlin News / FirstSportz / 22 hours ago
Denny Hamlin urges NASCAR to 'stop calling Talladega the fastest track in the world' after GEICO 500 drama

Denny Hamlin urges NASCAR to 'stop calling Talladega the fastest track in the world' after GEICO 500 drama

Talladega Motor Speedway hosted the GEICO 500 on Sunday and it was a day of mixed emotions for Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin. He ended up in the victory lane as the co-owner of 23XI Racing, as his driver Tyler Reddick was the winner.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / 22 hours ago
Kyle Petty claims Michael Jordan celebrating Tyler Reddick’s win at Talladega victory lane is 'a huge moment for the sport'

Kyle Petty claims Michael Jordan celebrating Tyler Reddick’s win at Talladega victory lane is 'a huge moment for the sport'

23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick pulled of an impressive win on Sunday at Talladega taking advantage of the last lap crash featuring race leader Michael McDowell.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / April 23
Denny Hamlin opens up about pit road puddles at Talladega, explains why he spun out

Denny Hamlin opens up about pit road puddles at Talladega, explains why he spun out

Denny Hamlin fell victim to a puddle on the racetrack during Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Hamlin, part of a seven-car pack to hit pit road at once, got loose while deaccelerating to pit road speed and made slight contact with John Hunter Nemechek.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 22
Kyle Petty: Michael Jordan going to victory lane for Tyler Reddick’s win is a ‘huge moment for the sport’

Kyle Petty: Michael Jordan going to victory lane for Tyler Reddick’s win is a ‘huge moment for the sport’

23XI Racing co-owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan was in attendance to see his driver, Tyler Reddick, win the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / April 22
Denny Hamlin on Michael Jordan in Victory Lane: ‘You can’t downplay it’

Denny Hamlin on Michael Jordan in Victory Lane: ‘You can’t downplay it’

We will never be able to talk about this Talladega race without talking about Michael Jordan celebrating in Victory Lane. Denny Hamlin was there with his 23XI Racing co-owner in what made for a unique moment in NASCAR.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 22
Week 10 NASCAR power rankings: 2012 Cup champ races up the ladder

Week 10 NASCAR power rankings: 2012 Cup champ races up the ladder

After a wild race at Talladega on Sunday, our NASCAR power rankings got a shakeup.

What we learned after Tyler Reddick's wild Talladega win
Kyle Petty: Michael Jordan going to victory lane is a ‘huge moment for the sport’
NASCAR is taking Erik Jones’ damaged car for further inspection
Photos show shocking aftermath of last lap wreck at Talladega
Lewis Hamilton struggles at Chinese GP in worst start to F1 season
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 21
What we learned after Tyler Reddick's wild Talladega win

What we learned after Tyler Reddick's wild Talladega win

Here are four things we learned after a wild GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. 

Reddick navigates massive wreck to claim victory at Talladega
Watch: Michael Jordan celebrates Reddick’s win at Talladega
NASCAR driver Erik Jones avoids major injury after crash into wall
Max Verstappen accomplishes a career first in F1 Chinese GP
Scott Dixon edges Colton Herta to win at IndyCar Long Beach
NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
NASCAR's Erik Jones avoids major injury after crash into wall

NASCAR driver Erik Jones avoids major injury after crash into wall

NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones was somehow able to walk away from a scary accident at Talladega.

Kyle Larson not allowed to qualify, Michael McDowell wins pole for GEICO 500 at Talladega
Jesse Love's Talladega Xfinity win an example of a young driver wise beyond his years
Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing
The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz
Riley Herbst News / Yardbarker / April 20
Jesse Love's win another example of a wise young driver

Jesse Love's Talladega win an example of a young driver wise beyond his years

In a race that his teammate dominated, Jesse Love came out the other side of double overtime with a checkered flag in hand.

Kyle Larson doesn't qualify, Michael McDowell wins pole for GEICO 500
Todd Gilliland looking for breakthrough performance at Talladega
Brad Keselowski out to tame Talladega again, end drought
NASCAR odds: A low-risk, high-reward pick for Sunday’s GEICO 500
Three drivers to watch, one to avoid
Justin Allgaier News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Watch: Justin Allgaier knocked out of Xfinity Series race after crashing into wall

Watch: Justin Allgaier knocked out of Xfinity Series race after crashing into wall

Justin Allgaier was knocked out of Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway after crashing out at the end of Stage 1.

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