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Surprising and Not Surprising: Aaron’s 499 at Talladega

At one of the longest tracks on the NASCAR Cup circuit, 2.66 miles to be exact, where lead changes abound and Dale Earnhardt still rules with ten wins, here is what was surprising and not surprising in the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

What It Was, Wasn’t Racing

Way back in the late 1950’s or early 1960’s, comedian Andy Griffith put out a comedy record. On that record was a monologue called, “What It Was, Was Football.”

Questioning the Relevance of NASCAR’s Evolving Form of Plate Racing

During the week long build up to a race at Daytona or Talladega, this is undeniably the theme from the majority of writers covering the sport.

Did Jimmie Johnson Technically Win?

Many have already begun to question Jimmie Johnson's close win at the Aaron's 499 yesterday.

NASCAR Needs To Rid Of Yellow Line Rule

It has been the topic of controversy ever since it was implemented in 2001 and it is causing more controversy today after the end of the Aaron's 499.

Mike Conway Wins Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Completes Comeback

Last year after Mike Conway suffered a severe back and leg injury after a crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he was determined to get back in a car.

Clint Bowyer Says Forget the Racing Because ‘You’re Crazy’ If You Didn’t Like Sunday’s Finish

Clint Bowyer was inches away from making it back-to-back victories at Talladega Super Speedway in Sunday’s photo finish.

Looking at the Aaron’s 499 through the Rear View Mirror!

Wow!!! What else can anyone truly say? Today's finish of the Aaron's 499 from Talladega, ties the closest finish since electronic scoring came to be in 1993.

Johnson holds off Bowyer by 0.002 seconds for first win of the season

Jimmie Johnson edged Clint Bowyer by 0.002 seconds, about a foot, on Sunday to win the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Aaron’s 499; Hendrick’s Dueling Duos

In Daytona it was the Daytona Duos, in Talladega it was Dueling Duos that won the race today for Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports.

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