Carl Edwards Crash at Talladega Speedway

The Aaron's 499 at Talladega Speedway in Alabama was punctuated with crashes, the most spectacular- and frightening- taking place during the final lap, when race leader Carl Edwards' car was nudged a bit too hard, flying up towards the grandstands. ESPN (also quoted below)...

NASCAR's Rat Pack fading away after Vickers' win (Herald Standard)

" 10/10/2006 Email to a friend Post a Comment Printer-friendly TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - Jeff and Jimmie, Brian and Ricky. They were the Hendrick Motorsports entourage - NASCAR's very own version of the Rat Pack. But people change, things happen and friendships often fade. And...

NASCAR | Teammates at odds after Talladega race (Seattle Times)

" Related Latest NASCAR results TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jeff and Jimmie, Brian and Ricky. They were the Hendrick Motorsports entourage — NASCAR's very own version of the Rat Pack. But things happen and friendships often fade. And after Brian Vickers stole his first...

NASCAR tests COT at Talladega (OregonLive.com)

" 10/9/2006, 2:00 p.m. PT The Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR tested its "Car of Tomorrow" at Talladega Superspeedway on Monday in anticipation of its restrictor-plate debut next season. The COT will be phased into competition with 16 races next season,...

NASCAR tests COT at Talladega (Fox Sports)

" StoryTools: Print Email Blog This Associated Press Posted: 2 hours ago TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - NASCAR tested its "Car of Tomorrow" at Talladega Superspeedway on Monday in anticipation of its restrictor-plate debut next season. Join Today for Free! Free Fantasy Auto...

NASCAR tests COT at Talladega (AP via Yahoo! News)

" TALLADEGA, Ala. - NASCAR " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> NASCAR tested its "Car of Tomorrow" at Talladega Superspeedway on Monday in anticipation of its restrictor-plate debut next season. The COT will be phased into competition with 16 races next...

NASCAR notebook: Gordon’s Cup hopes dented in 11-car wreck (Fort Wayne Jour...

" By Mike Harris Associated Press Associated Press Jeff Gordon watches his crew work on his car after he was involved in a wreck during the UAW-Ford 500 on Sunday. The crew got the car back on the track, but Gordon finished 36th. TALLADEGA, Ala. – Jeff Gordon’s...

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP NOTEBOOK: Gordon's hopes for title go up in smoke (The Myrt...

" TALLADEGA, Ala.Jeff Gordon's championship hopes took a hit Sunday when the four-time NASCAR champion got caught up in an 11-car crash midway through the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Gordon's Hendrick Motor-sports crew managed to get his battered No. 24 Chevrolet...

NASCAR orders slower speeds (Sun-Sentinel)

" speeds Technical changes made to enhance safety at Talladega By Ed Hinton South Florida Sun-Sentinel TALLADEGA, Ala. Citing safety concerns, NASCAR abruptly ordered technical changes Saturday to slow down cars for today's EA Sports 500. But because no practice was allowed...

AT TALLADEGA, ALA.: NASCAR throws a curve (The Charlotte Observer)

" Restrictor plates change sizes DAVID POOLE dpoole@charlotteobserver.com TALLADEGA, Ala. - Reacting to speeds that topped 198 mph in practice Friday, NASCAR reduced the size of the openings in the carburetor restrictor plates to be used in today's UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega...

NASCAR slows cars at Talladega (Austin American-Statesman)

" Cars get new restrictor plates for today's race. ASSOCIATED PRESS TALLADEGA, Ala. — As the speeds inched frighteningly close to 200 mph at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR officials were adamant everything was fine. Then they slept on it. MOST POPULAR STORIES Texas...

NASCAR shifts gears, changes restrictor plate (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

" Officials concerned about the high speeds registered in practice BY RALPH N. PAULK TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER Oct 8, 2006 TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Only hours before yesterday's qualifying, NASCAR officials, concerned about excessive practice speeds Friday, ordered a size change...

NASCAR Hits the Brakes at Talladega (Washington Post)

" Officials Adjust Restrictor Plates TALLADEGA, Ala., Oct. 7 -- As the speeds inched frighteningly close to 200 mph at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR officials were adamant everything was fine. Then they slept on it. Save & Share Tag This Article Saving options 1. Save to...