Talladega Fast Facts and Quick Picks
A NASCAR chatter session weighs surprise Talladega winner candidates with Bubba Wallace Ryan Newman and AJ Allmendinger among bets. Kyle Busch body of work teased at 200-300 career wins while Keselowski eyed for sixth Talladega victory as race week sparks plate racing gripes at Daytona.
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Busch Tops Bristol and Richmond Wins In One Week
Kyle Busch won Bristol on Monday and Richmond on Saturday finishing the week with fan applause and a grandstand high five. He now has 46 Cup Series wins tied for 15th all time and 187 total NASCAR national series wins as he chases Richard Petty's 200. Bowyer comments on late Richmond laps and beating and banging with three wide moves.
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Elliott Sons Repeat Dad With Cup Second-Place Feats
Chase Elliott matches his father Bill Elliott by recording eight second place finishes before their first Cup Series win. Bill won at Riverside in 1983, while Chase tied his dad at Richmond and eyes first win. Kyle Busch seeks fourth straight win at Talladega amid tough odds. Underdogs still chase surprise victories at Talladega, last won by David Ragan in 2013.
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Kyle Busch and the tough fan image in NASCAR
The piece weighs how Kyle Busch might grow as a fan favorite, noting that popular drivers often balance winning with attitude. It compares him to Earnhardt Waltrip and Stewart, argues Busch lacks the menacing look and sometimes veers into perceived whining, and suggests public perception may slowly shift.
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Geico 500 Talladega TV Schedule Summary
Talladega Superspeedway hosts the Geico 500 with practice on Fox Sports 1 at 12:30 p.m and 2:30 p.m on Friday, qualifying at 1 p.m Saturday on Fox, and the race Sunday on Fox starting 1:30 p.m with green flag at 2:15 p.m. The Sparks Energy 300 Xfinity race also runs at Talladega with a Saturday qualifying on Fox Sports 1 at 11:11 a.m and the race on Fox at 3 p.m.
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