How many wins did Dale Earnhardt have at Talladega?

With now-defunct Andy Petree Racing teammates Kenny Wallace and Joe Nemechek right behind him in the second and third spots, respectively, Earnhardt Sr. managed to stay out in front and held on for his 10th career win at Talladega.

What is the fastest recorded speed at Talladega?

216.309 mph
Speeds in excess of 200 mph (320 km/h) are commonplace at Talladega. Talladega has the record for the fastest recorded time by a NASCAR vehicle on a closed oval course, with the record of 216.309 mph (348.116 km/h) set by Rusty Wallace on June 9, 2004.

What track did Dale Earnhardt win at the most?

Dale Earnhardt made Talladega the great and entertaining track that it is today with his electrifying and dominating wins at NASCAR’s longest track. He has the most wins at the track with a four-win cushion over all other drivers.

Who won Talladega 6 times?

JEFF GORDON: 6 WINS Gordon won six times at Talladega, but one may have felt more like a defeat.

Who has won the most Talladega 500?

Famer Dale Earnhardt
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt leads the series in wins at Talladega Superspeedway with 10 victories (1983, 1984, 1990 sweep, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999 sweep, 2000).

Who has the most wins in NASCAR at Talladega?

Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Leading the pack is none other than Dale Earnhardt Sr., who won a record 10 times at Talladega. “The Intimidator” took his first checkered flag here in July 1983 and his last in October 2000, which sadly turned out to be the final win of his illustrious Cup Series career.

Who has the most top-10 finishes in NASCAR history?

Tim Flock. While many might consider Richard Petty the most consistent driver in NASCAR history, Tim Flock had an uncanny record of consistency that no one else could match. He won nearly 22 percent of the races he started (39 wins, 187 starts), along with 102 top-five and 129 top-10 finishes.

Can Dale Earnhardt see air?

Lore has it that the late Dale Earnhardt could see the air as it swirled in man-made tempests. Truth is, he could feel and hear the air around him like nobody else.

Did Dale Earnhardt Sr win at every track?

Dale Earnhardt: Every one of The Intimidator’s 76 wins | NASCAR.com.

How many drivers have won at Talladega?

A total of 50 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have won at Talladega Superspeedway; 25 of the 49 have won multiple times at the 2.66-mile track.

What is the fastest race in NASCAR?

The Talladega Superspeedway is NASCAR’s fastest track. The founder of NASCAR built this 2.6-mile track to be longer than Daytona, with higher top speeds. Banked corners make this tri-oval faster still. Talladega is the home to multiple NASCAR records, including the fastest ever official stock car speed.

What is the fastest NASCAR car?

In the year 1987, Bill Elliott, a record 16-times winner of the NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award, clocked an insane 212.809 mph in his Thunderbird. This qualifying lap at Talladega still stands as the top official speed in NASCAR history.