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At-track photos: Talladega weekend
By NASCAR.com | Published: May 5, 2017 91
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An 18-car wreck on Lap 168 affected the Victory Lane hopes of several contenders, including Chase Elliott, AJ Allmendinger, Joey Logano, Martin Truex Jr. and a host of others. Take a look at the frame-by-frame of the incident that saw Allmendinger's car end up on its hood. Thankfully, he was able to walk away from the incident.
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Austin Dillon and Michael McDowell were among those to get caught up in the 'Big One.'
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Chase Elliott was running second at the time of his involvement in an 18-car wreck on Lap 168 at Talladega.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gets a Victory Lane smooch from girlfriend and fellow NASCAR driver Danica Patrick.
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Pucker up!
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Stenhouse Jr. and Patrick pose in Victory Lane.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. embraces his girlfriend and fellow NASCAR driver Danica Patrick in Victory Lane.
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Raise that trophy high.
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A winner's sticker brings plenty of smiles for Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
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Yes, the grandstands were full of fans who saw Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s first win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
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That victory calls for a Monster celebration.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has a party in Victory Lane with the Monster Energy girls after his first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. beats Kyle Busch and Jamie McMurray to the checkered flag to win the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing team cheers him on following a burnout to celebrate his first win.
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The celebration was big for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. following his first win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates his first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win. The pole sitter led 14 laps at Talladega for the victory.
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Drivers and crew chiefs alike remarked on the size of the crowd over the scanner.
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The racing is tight and close quarters at the 2.66-mile track, part of the reason fans came out in droves.
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It's Talladega, baby!
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Fans watch the action from the infield at Talladega Superspeedway.
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California natives Kevin Harvick and Jimmie Johnson battle out front at Talladega.
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Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Blaney make contact in the closing moments of Stage 2. Blaney would finish third in the stage, while Truex would finish fourth.
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A scenic look around Talladega as the racing action unfolds.
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Two Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing teammates battling for the lead in Stage 2: Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch.
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Pit road can be a crowded place under caution as evidenced by the comings and goings from different pit stalls.
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A view of Kevin Harvick's first pit stop at Talladega in the GEICO 500.
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Kyle Busch brings his colorful No. 18 Skittles Toyota down pit road for service.
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Get up close and personal with the pole sitting entry of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
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A group of cars battle for position at the always-entertaining Talladega Superspeedway.
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Three-wide racing is often the sight to see here at Talladega.
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A large pack of cars get going at Talladega where tight, group racing is the norm and the 'Big One' lurks around every corner.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leads the GEICO 500 field to green. This marked Stenhouse's first laps led in 2017.
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TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 07: Fans crowd the grandstand during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 7, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
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A great time is had by fans at Talladega for the GEICO 500.
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Jimmie Johnson shares a moment with daughter Genevieve on the grid prior to Sunday's GEICO 500.
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Kyle Busch stands on the grid with his wife, Samantha and son, Brexton, prior to the GEICO 500.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets ready to race on the grid with wife Amy and crew chief Greg Ives
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A detailed view of messages fans have written to Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet, on the start/finish line. Junior announced last month that he was retiring from full-time competition after 2017.
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Danica Patrick greets the crowd at driver intros prior to the GEICO 500. Patrick has had some success at restrictor-plate tracks in her NASCAR career.
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Pit road is hopping with fans taking part in pre-race activities at Talladega Superspeedway.
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The No. 78 Toyota of Martin Truex Jr. is a popular spot for a photo op as it heads to the grid.
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A young fan writes on the start/finish line prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Talladega is known as Earnhardt Country, and fans are flocking to take photos in front of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is all smiles after grabbing the Coors Light Pole Award at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet, talks to crew chief Greg Ives on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 19 ARRIS Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 98 Fresh from Florida Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 98 Fresh from Florida Ford, talks to his children, Alex and Abby, in Victory Lane after winniner the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 98 Fresh from Florida Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Scott Lagasse Jr., driver of the No. 24 JGL Racing Young Guns Toyota, Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford, Ryan Reed, driver of the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes Ford, Blake Koch, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, and Martin Roy, driver of the No. 90 Cote/Gamache Truck Center Chevrolet, have an on track incident during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 18 Peak Antifreeze & Coolant Toyota, and Brennan Poole, driver of the No 48 DC Solar Chevrolet, have an on-track incident during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 18 Peak Antifreeze & Coolant Toyota, and Brennan Poole, driver of the No. 48 DC Solar Chevrolet, have an on-track incident during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Scott Lagasse Jr., driver of the No. 24 JGL Racing Young Guns Toyota, hits the wall during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Spencer Gallagher, driver of the No. 23 Allegiant Airlines Chevrolet, is towed off the track after an incident during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Ryan Reed, driver of the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes Ford, drives on track after an incident during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 Blue Gate Bank Chevrolet, drives on the apron after an incident during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Cars race during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Blake Koch, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 88 Armour Chevrolet, lead the field past the green flag to start the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 88 Armour Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, poses with the Monster Energy girls prior to qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Blake Koch, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Ben Kennedy, driver of the No. 2 Rheem Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the No. 6 Globe Life Ford, signs an autograph during qualifying for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Brendan Gaughan, driver of the No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
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Kids sit in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford, and Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, talk in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 14 Haas Automation Demo Days Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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A detailed view of a fuel cap for Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, is seen during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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A detailed view of the helmet of Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, is seen during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 Share an Ice Cold Coke Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 24 Hooters Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, signs autographs in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the No. 6 Globe Life Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 Blue Gate Bank Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Brennan Poole, driver of the No. 48 DC Solar Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Brendan Gaughan, driver of the No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.
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Cars race during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.