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Which of the following drivers has the best chance of pulling an upset at Talladega?

Marcos Ambrose
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Paul Menard
Juan Montoya
Regan Smith


Drivers carry mutual respect to Talladega
Edwards, Keselowski put past behind them as they return one year later.


Big Ones, big finishes and big names
Five (5) of past nine (9) races at Talladega have been won on the last lap.

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Free agent in waiting
Kevin Harvick believes he has time to figure out his Cup future. But with Kasey Kahne set to join the Chevy family, options for Harvick to make a move appear limited.

Childress optimistic Harvick will return to RCR
As a free agent, driver's options appear limited in 2011
Kevin Harvick believes he has time to figure out his Cup future in 2011 and beyond. But with Kasey Kahne set to join the Chevy family, options for Harvick to move to another team are obviously limited.

Harvick did indicate that whatever happens, he expects to continue driving Chevrolets. His two truck teams and his Nationwide team are backed by Chevy.
"That would be a good, fair statement," he said.

Childress admitted he wants to be careful not to let off-the-track negotiations become a distraction that adversely affects on-track performance.

In the meantime, it doesn't hurt for Harvick and Childress to keep the lines of communication open between each other.

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Which of the following drivers, who posted the top speeds during Friday's final practice session at Talladega, has the best chance of winning on Sunday?

Mike Bliss
Jeff Burton
Denny Hamlin
Brad Keselowski

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When it rains ...
For the second consecutive week the Nationwide Series has had to postpone its race. Deciding when to reschedule may not seem like a big deal, but to those involved it is.


Which of the following drivers, who posted the top speeds during Friday's final practice session at Talladega, has the best chance of winning on Sunday?
Mike Bliss
Jeff Burton
Denny Hamlin
Brad Keselowski


Saturday activities at Talladega called off
Threat of severe weather cancels Cup qualifying, postpones Nationwide.



The Nationwide Series has had to get under cover from inclement weather for the second consecutive week.
Time is of the essence for Nationwide postponements
For Balash, many 'moving pieces' to take into rescheduling

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Take a deep breath
The Nationwide Series race played out much like the Cup race had earlier in the day, ending with spectacular crashes and last-lap winners.
And for Brad Keselowski, he needed oxygen before being cleared to race in an event he eventually won.


Aaron's 499 | Talladega


Harvick wins at the finish at Talladega
Pushed McMurray in green-white-checkered before making move.


Final Laps: Thrilling finish at Talladega
Kevin Harvick edges Jamie McMurray in the second-closest margin of victory in track history.


Victory Lane: Harvick celebrates at 'Dega
Driver talks about the finish and pulling out the exciting win to end a 115-race drought.


McMurray, Montoya fret but end up 2-3
Expecting the worse, EGR teammates survive multiple restarts.


Gordon frustrated with Johnson again
Says '48 is testing my patience' after ending up in late-race misstep.


Big One happens in closing laps at 'Dega
Joey Logano gets into back of Ryan Newman and a multi-car wreck ensues.


Big One happens early in Nationwide
Stenhouse gets into the back of Edwards and sends 60 spinning into oncoming traffic.


Hendrick near deals with crew chiefs
Says Gustafson, Knaus announcements close; nothing new on Kahne.

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STATISTICS - as of: Dover

Standings
Kevin Harvick 1768
Kyle Busch 1699
Matt Kenseth 1642
Jimmie Johnson 1637
Denny Hamlin 1618

Driver Rating
Jeff Gordon 109.7
Jimmie Johnson 108.1
Kyle Busch 100.7
Jeff Burton 99.9
Kurt Busch 95.8

Avg. Running Pos.
Jeff Gordon 8.509
Jimmie Johnson 9.028
Kyle Busch 10.017
Jeff Burton 11.246
Kurt Busch 13.377

Best 5 Over Past Six (6) Races
1 Kyle Busch 996 35
2 Kevin Harvick 931 15
3 Denny Hamlin 908 15
4 Jeff Gordon 832 35
5 Ryan Newman 792 15

Mile Leaders
Jeff Gordon 861.79
Jimmie Johnson 469.21
Kurt Busch 465.61
Kyle Busch 445.51
Denny Hamlin 359.54

Laps Run on Lead
Kyle Busch 3719
Jeff Gordon 3539
Jimmie Johnson 3489
Matt Kenseth 3470
Greg Biffle 3444

Quality Passes
Jeff Burton 1056
Jimmie Johnson 996
Kyle Busch 987
Denny Hamlin 886
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 876

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STATISTICS - Modern Era Race Winners
http://www.nascar.com/kyn/nbtn/cup/d...e_winners.html

RANK - DRIVER - TOTAL WINS - ALL TRACKS
1 Darrell Waltrip 84
2 Jeff Gordon 82 *
3 Dale Earnhardt 76
4 Cale Yarborough 69
5 Richard Petty 60
6 Rusty Wallace 55
7 Bobby Allison 55
8 Jimmie Johnson 50 *
9 David Pearson 45
10 Bill Elliott 44
11 Mark Martin 40 *
12 Tony Stewart 37 *

RANK - DRIVER - Wins - SUPER SPEEDWAYS
1 Richard Petty 17
2 Jeff Gordon 16 *
3 Dale Earnhardt 16
4 Cale Yarborough 15
5 Bobby Allison 15
6 David Pearson 13
7 Darrell Waltrip 10
8 Bill Elliott 10
9 Dale Jarrett 8
10 Buddy Baker 8
11 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7 *
12 Davey Allison 6
13 Neil Bonnett 6
14 Rusty Wallace 5
15 Sterling Marlin 5

RANK - DRIVER - Wins - SHORT TRACKS
1 Darrell Waltrip 47
2 Cale Yarborough 29
3 Dale Earnhardt 27
4 Rusty Wallace 25
5 Richard Petty 23
6 Jeff Gordon 15 *
7 Bobby Allison 12
8 Jimmie Johnson 10 *
9 Terry Labonte 9
10 Geoffrey Bodine 8
11 Mark Martin 7 *
12 Kurt Busch 7 *
13 Benny Parsons 7
14 Tony Stewart 6 *

RANK - DRIVER - Wins - ROAD COURSES
1 Jeff Gordon 9 *
2 Tony Stewart 7 *
3 Rusty Wallace 6
4 Ricky Rudd 6
5 Darrell Waltrip 5
6 Bobby Allison 5
7 Tim Richmond 5
8 Mark Martin 4 *
9 Cale Yarborough 3
10 Richard Petty 3
11 David Pearson 3
12 Geoffrey Bodine 3
13 Ernie Irvan 3

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http://www.nascar.com/kyn/nbtn/cup/data/car/

HISTORY - Car Number Index Modern Era 34 years (since 1975 to 2008)


Car # 0 - 9 Top10

Car # 00 - NO: Wins, Top5, Top10

Car # 1 - 8 Wins (1976, `77, `78, `80, 2000, `01, `07)
Donnie Allison 4 Wins

Car # 01 - 1 Win (2004 Joe Nemechek), 12 Top5 (1982, 2003, `04, `05, `07)

Car # 2 - 50 Wins (1979, `80, `82, 1991-2001, `04, 2006-08)
Rusty Wallace 37 Wins

Car # 02 - 6 Top5 and 14 Top10 (Mark Martin 10 Top10)

Car # 3 - 69 Wins (1983-96, 1998-2000)
Dale Earnhardt 67 Wins

Car # 03 - 2 Top5 and 2 Top10

Car # 4 - 14 Wins (1990-93, 1994-96, `98)
Ernie Irvan 7 Wins
Sterling Marlin 6 Wins

Car # 04 - 2 Top10

Car # 5 - 30 Wins (1977, `81, `84, `86, 1988-99, 2003, 2005-07)
Terry Labonte 12 Wins

Car # 05 - 3 Top5 and 24 Top10 (1975-76, `78-`79)

Car # 6 - 35 Wins (1989-95, 1997-2000, `02, `04, `05)
Mark Martin 35 Wins

Car # 06 - NO: Wins, Top5, Top10

Car # 7 - 10 Wins (1986, `88, `90-`92, `94, `96)
Alan Kulwicki 5 Wins

Car # 07 - 2 Wins (2007-08) - Clint Bowyer 2 Wins - 16 Top5 (2006-08)

Car # 8 - 18 Wins (1986, 2000-06)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 17 Wins

Car # 08 - 1 Top5 and 2 Top10

Car # 9 - 47 Wins (1983-91, 2001-03, `05, `06, `08)
Bill Elliott 38 Wins

Car # 09 - 2 Top5 and 8 Top10

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http://www.nascar.com/kyn/nbtn/cup/d...number_10.html

HISTORY - Car Number Index Modern Era 34 years (since 1975 to 2008)


Car # 10 - 10 Wins (1985, `90, 1994-98, 2002)
Ricky Rudd 6 Wins

Car # 11 - 102 Wins (1975-1992, `94, 2006-08)
Darrell Waltrip 43 Wins
Cale Yarborough 41 Wins

Car # 12 - 20 Wins (1985-86, `88, `98, `00, 2002-05, `08)
Ryan Newman 13 Wins

Car # 13 - 2 Top5 and 5 Top10

Car # 14 - 7 Top5 and 45 Top10
Coo Coo Marlin: 5 Top5, 26 Top10

Car # 15 - 39 Wins (1975-76, 1978-1987, `90, `92-93, 2001-03)
Bobby Allison 14 Wins

Car # 16 - 17 Wins (1975, 2003-08)
Greg Biffle 14 Wins

Car # 17 - 31 Wins (1975, 1987-89, 1991-92, 2000, 2002-07)
Matt Kenseth 16 Wins
Darrell Waltrip 15 Wins

Car # 18 - 31 Wins (1993-2003, 2008)
Bobby Labonte 21 Wins
Kyle Busch 8 Wins

Car # 19 - 2 Wins (2004-05), 18 Top5 (2001-05, 2008)
Jeremy Mayfield: 15 Top5

Car # 20 - 33 Wins (1999-2008)
Tony Stewart 33 Wins

Car # 21 - 33 Wins (1975-78, 1979-83, `87, `91, `93, 2001)
David Pearson 19 Wins

Car # 22 - 15 Wins (1983, 84, 86, 87, 95, 2000-02)
Bobby Allison 10 Wins

Car # 23 - 8 Top5 and 32 Top10

Car # 24 - 81 Wins (1994-2007)
Jeff Gordon 81 Wins

Car # 25 - 17 Wins (1986-89, `91, `00, `03, `06, `07)
Tim Richmond 9 Wins

Car # 26 - 4 Wins (1988-90, 2007) and 59 Top5

Car # 27 - 32 Wins (1979-84, 1986-90, `94)
Rusty Wallace 18 Wins

Car # 28 - 50 Wins (1979-81, 1983-85, 1987-97, 2001-02)
Davey Allison 19 Wins

Car # 29 - 11 Wins (2001-03, 2005-07)
Kevin Harvick 11 Wins