Numbers Game: 2009 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega
4 – number of times winner McMurray led the AMP Energy 500 Sunday.
4 – number of times winner McMurray led the AMP Energy 500 Sunday.
Welcome to Talladega, future home of the “Worst Possible Outcome 500.” Your ticket to the race comes with a complimentary toe-tag.
Entering this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, everyone knew Sunday’s (Nov. 2) AMP Energy 500 would be one of the wildest races of 2009.
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
The still unsigned-for-2010 Jamie McMurray grabbed his best finish of the year with his sixth place at Martinsville.
Talladega was supposed to be the difference maker, but “The Beast of the Southeast” in Charlotte drove apart some of the leaders at the top of the standings.
Another fall race in Fontana and for the third straight year victory (and in this case, the points lead) went to Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and company.
Surprise, surprise… Jimmie Johnson is the early favorite to win the Cup Series title. The three-time defending Chase champ dominated the AAA 400 at Dover.
Maybe Kyle Busch smashing that Sam Bass-crafted guitar earlier this year was bad luck after all. Saturday night’s Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond …
Kyle Busch’s No. 18 pulled into the pits Saturday night… and everyone from fans to first aid held their collective breath. It was five minutes …