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Matty’s Picks 2013 – Vol. Talladega Superspeedway – Aaron’s 499 – May 5, 2013

Well, we roll on to Alabama today in the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. Everyone knows the history, the wrecks, and the success at Talladega so I will save my speech this week and roll on to last week's recap and a quick craps shoot as to who will win this thing.

NASCAR Drivers Looking Forward to a Sunday Off with Mom

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers are gearing up for Mother’s Day, next weekend, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. The Bojangles’ Southern 500 will be held on Saturday, May 11. Having a Saturday Sprint Cup race gives drivers the chance to spend Sunday with the special women in their lives…their mothers.

Regan Smith settling in at Jr Motorsports

Jr Motorsports has had it’s share of good drivers since the team’s inception in 1999. A driver list that includes the defending NASCAR Sprint...

Edwards and Truex Jr. Lead the Field to Green in the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega

Driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford, Carl Edwards, won the Polk’s Meat Products Pole Award for the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race this Sunday after qualifying was cancelled due to heavy rain.

Pastrana Devastated at Talladega

Driver of the No. 60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, Travis Pastrana, led the way to green Saturday at the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Pastrana came to Talladega 13th in the points standings.

Smith wins a Crazy Day at Dega!

Regan Smith won the Aaron's 312 which was a unbelievable race that include rain, darkness, wrecks and replays! Kasey Kahne, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch and Justin Allgaier rounded out the top 5. NASCAR originally had Kahne win but the caution came out before the checkers waved making the #7 Tax Slayer Chevy the winner.

Piquet and Scott back on track after altercation at Richmond

One week ago at Richmond International Raceway, Nationwide drivers Nelson Piquet Jr and Brian Scott battled hard in the closing laps. Beating and banging for position late in the race is common place on NASCAR’s short tracks and is one of the reasons these tracks are so popular.

Aaron’s Nobody Goes Hungry Campaign at Talladega Superspeedway

Aaron’s Dream Weekend, May 3-5, at Talladega Superspeedway is sponsored by Aaron’s, Inc. Aaron’s Inc., is a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories.

Michael Waltrip ‘knows what I’m doing’ when it comes to Talladega and winning

With two full-time cars in the Sprint Cup Series and duties for NASCAR on Fox, Michael Waltrip has distanced himself from being a racecar...

Denny Hamlin says it feels good to back in the car and feel some speed

For the first time since his wreck at Auto Club Speedway earlier this year, Denny Hamlin is back behind the seat of the racecar and says it's feels really good to get back in and run some laps.

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