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At-track photos: 2019 Talladega playoff weekend

By Staff Report | Published: October 14, 2019 100

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A look at Kyle Busch's wrecked No. 18 Toyota.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 BeardOilDistributing/SouthPointHotel&Casino Chevrolet, flips upside down during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A late-race wreck involving Brendan Gaughan sends him flying into the air.

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Another look at the No. 62 of Brendan Gaughan flipping upside down before it comes back down and lands upright.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, drives down pit road after a wreck during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski's No. 2 Team Penske Ford didn't make it out of Talladega unscathed.

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Another look at the damage to the No. 2 from a late-race wreck.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, is involved in an on-track incident on the last lap of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher in the No. 37 goes for a wild ride late in the race on Monday at Talladega.

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Another look at the late-race wreck involving Chris Buescher.

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William Byron's Hendrick Motorsports team takes a look at the damage to the No. 24.

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A NASCAR official watches as the No. 24 crew works on the wrecked car.

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Another look at the damage to the No. 24.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide/Amazon Echo Auto Chevrolet, Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, wreck during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Four cars involved in the "Big One" at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, wrecks during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman and Kyle Larson suffered major damage during this wreck at Talladega.

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A closer view of the wreck.

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Kyle Larson gets out of his wrecked No. 42.

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Kyle Larson's crew assesses the damage to the No. 42.

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Another view of Kyle Larson getting out of his wrecked car.

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Kyle Larson's damaged No. 42 gets loaded up to go back to the shop.

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Officials take a look at Alex Bowman's wrecked No. 88.

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The No. 88 of Alex Bowman is parked in the garage after the "Big One" at Talladega.

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A look at the damage to the No. 88.

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A look at some of the damage to Jimmie Johnson's No. 48.

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Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 gets towed to the garage after the "Big One" at Talladega.

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Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Cliff Daniels talk in the garage after their day at Talladega was cut short.

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The No. 48 gets loaded in the hauler to head home.

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A front-end look at the damage to Jimmie Johnson's car.

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The entire No. 48 crew tries to break down the damage done from Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney gave his checkered flag to a young fan in the crowd at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney celebrates in Victory Lane with his No. 12 Team Penske team.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: The team of Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The No. 12 crew of Ryan Blaney celebrates their win on pit road.

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A victory worth high-fiving about.

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Ryan Blaney celebrates with the checkered flag.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, is congratulated after winning by Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney had a special visit from his close friend Bubba Wallace in Victory Lane at Talladega.

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Ryan Blaney crosses the finish line .007 seconds ahead of Ryan Newman to get his first victory of 2019 in a photo finish.

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Chase Elliott congratulates his friend Ryan Blaney on the Talladega victory.

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Ryan Newman, who finished second, was all smiles after the race.

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Kyle Busch and crew chief Adam Stevens get dialed in for Monday's race.

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Hendrick Motorsports teammates Alex Bowman and William Byron share a laugh on pit road before the start of Monday's race.

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Joey Logano and crew chief Todd Gordon chat at the No. 22's pit box at Talladega.

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Kurt Busch and crew chief Matt McCall talk strategy before Busch climbs back into his No. 1.

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William Byron and crew chief Chad Knaus get prepared to start the race on Monday after winning Stage 1 on Sunday.

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Denny Hamlin and his crew chief Chris Gabehart preparing for the start of the race.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 13: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, and Daniel Hemrick, driver of the #8 Liberty National/RCR 50th Chevrolet, lead the field during Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Three-wide racing at Talladega!

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 13: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, spins as he enters pit lane during Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney was leading the race when he decided to head to pit road but instead went for a spin.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 13: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, spins during Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Another look at Ryan Blaney's No. 12 going for a spin before it hits the grass.

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Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, watches his drivers compete on the big screen at Talladega.

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Matt Crafton, who is relieving Paul Menard in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford, gets ready to make the switch during Talladega.

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Matt Crafton gets ready to get behind the wheel of the No. 21.

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Denny Hamlin walks with his umbrella through the infield at Talladega during the rain delay.

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Kurt Busch waits out the rain during the red flag at Talladega on Sunday.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 13: Richard Childress drives on track prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Richard Childress drove the late Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s original No. 3 that he drove to get his final victory around Talladega.

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Richard Childress getting behind the wheel of the No. 3.

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An up-close look at Dale Earnhardt's signature on the car.

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Team Penske teammates Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano talk before the start of Sunday's 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega.

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All smiles is Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

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Former driver Dave Marcis talks with fans in the garage at Talladega.

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Joey Logano talks with some young fans on his way to the driver's meeting at Talladega.

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Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace sign some autographs together and share a laugh.

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Polesitter Chase Elliott takes some time for the fans on the red carpet before the Talladeda driver's meeting.

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Last week's winner Kyle Larson makes a fan's day at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Spencer Boyd, driver of the #20 Alabama Roofing Professionals Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Spencer Boyd celebrates in Victory Lane after a surprise win in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Boyd won after Johnny Sauter was penalized for a last-lap block below the double yellow line.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Spencer Boyd, driver of the #20 Alabama Roofing Professionals Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Boyd does a few quick burnouts before his trip to Victory Lane.

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Boyd celebrates with his No. 20 Young's Motorsports team.

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Thumbs up right back at you, Spencer Boyd.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Spencer Boyd, driver of the #20 Alabama Roofing Professionals Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The race to the finish was a tight one on Saturday at Talladega.

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Boyd and the No. 20 team shined on Saturday at the 2.66-mile superspeedway.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, poses with the Pole Award after posting the quickest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott poses after winning the Busch Pole Award for Sunday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega.

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Ross Chastain surveys the damage to his No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet after crashing while leading in the closing laps at Talladega.

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Another angle of Chastain looking at the damage.

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The No. 87 truck of Timothy Peters was in pretty bad shape after the "Big One."

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A closer look at Peters' heavily damaged truck.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Tenda Heal Ford, leads during the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Sauter leads the main pack of trucks through the tri-oval in the Gander Trucks race at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Harrison Burton, driver of the #18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, spins during the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harrison Burton spins, bringing out the first caution in Saturday's Gander Trucks playoff race.

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(L-R) Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. chat before going out for Monster Energy Series qualifying.

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Bubba Wallace looks like he's having some fun with the media during his availability prior to qualifying the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet.

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Brad Keselowski chats with members of the media prior to qualifying.

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This is Talladega ... and this is also Joey Logano.

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On Saturday morning at Talladega Superspeedway, David Ragan's custom-built Ford GT was delivered. Ragan will retire from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2019 season.

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Another look at Ragan's wheels.

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Ragan sits in his new ride.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Black Label Bacon/Menards Ford, poses with the Pole Award after posting the quickest lap during qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt Crafton won a pole for the first time in his career at a superspeedway for Saturday's race.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Ben Rhodes(L), driver of the #99 Havoline/Dish Fish Ford, and Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Tenda Heal Ford, speak on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ben Rhodes (left) and Johnny Sauter (right) chat on pit road during Gander Outdoors Truck Series qualifying.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #17 May's Hawaii/Modern Meat Co Toyota, speaks with Ross Chastain, driver of the #45 CarShield Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Ankrum (left) and Ross Chastain (right) walk down pit road for qualifying.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Timothy Peters, driver of the #87 Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Chevrolet, speaks with Grant Enfinger, driver of the #98 Champion Power Equipment Ford, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Timothy Peters (left) and Grant Enfinger (right) chat on pit road before qualifying.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott looks on in the garage during final practice.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson climbs into his No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chverolet during practice.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, prepares to drive during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney is all smiles as he walks through the garage to get to his No. 12 Team Penske Ford for practice.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide/Amazon Echo Auto Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman takes a look at his No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the garage at Talladega before final practice.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, signs an autograph for a fan during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick spends time with some fans in the garage.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Hazelnut Toyota, practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Playoff drivers Joey Logano in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford and Kyle Busch in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota race closely during Cup practice at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, leads Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Chase Elliott race together during first practice for the Cup Series at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, and Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford, lead Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace in the No. 43, Ryan Newman in the No. 6 and Erik Jones in the No. 20 race near one another on Friday during practice.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: NBC broadcaster and former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs autographs in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes some time for the fans on his way to broadcast for NBC at Talladega.

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Dale Jr. reporting live from the new garage area at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, climbs into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, hops into his car for the first practice at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Crew members push the #18 M&M's Hazelnut Toyota, driven by Kyle Busch(not pictured), through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch's No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota gets pushed through the garage at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Black Label Bacon/Menards Ford, and Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Tenda Heal Ford, practice for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford, and Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 ThorSport Racing Ford, work together during first practice at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Austin Hill, driver of the #16 United Rentals Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Hill was the fastest in first Gander Trucks practice at Talladega in the No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota, gets ready for the first Gander Trucks practice at Talladega.

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Brett Moffitt, driver of the #24 CMR Construction & Roofing Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Sugarlands Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet, prepares for the first Talladega practice.

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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet, takes a look at his car that is a throwback to one of his his grandfather, Richard Childress' cars.