BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: Talladega

By Staff Report | Published: October 13, 2017 80

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BACK TO GALLERIES

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The 'Big One' emerges. Take a look through the best photos of Talladega, including every wreck.

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Another look at the wreck that took out several playoff drivers.

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An early end for Jamie McMurray.

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Chase Elliott and Daniel Suarez would have to wait another day, and for another race, to capture that elusive first victory.

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Where there's smoke, there's a wreck.

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Martin Truex Jr. saw his day end early ...

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... as did Kurt Busch ...

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... as did Kyle Busch.

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We don't think Joey Logano's No. 22 Ford should have all those black marks.

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Tough break for rookie Erik Jones.

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The wreck was especially costly for playoff driver Jamie McMurray.

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Talladega saw its first wreck in Stage 1 when cars tried to make it to pit road.

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McMurray's No. 1 landed in the infield grass.

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Brad Keselowski takes the checkered flag at Talladega for the fifth time.

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All smiles for Paige Keselowski after her husband picked up his third win of the season.

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A hearty handshake from the big bossman, Edsel Ford II.

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Keselowski with his signature patriotic celebration.

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Boom, confetti.

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High five.

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Jeffrey Earnhardt took a hard hit at Talladega.

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The speed is real.

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The stands are filled at 'Dega.

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Ty Dillon and breast cancer survivor Donna Greene of Birmingham, Alabama take a lap in the Chevrolet pace car during the 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' event at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. leading the field to green at Talladega as the crowd roars.

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Packed house at Talladega.

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Kyle Larson fans: start 'em young.

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America is always on full display at Talladega.

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Super speed: not just limited to superspeedways.

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Will Chase Elliott fulfill this fan's wish to see his driver win on the high banks?

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One last time for fans to take photos of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 at Talladega.

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Fans line up to take photos of the man, himself, Dale Jr.

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Fans even make sure to make a pit stop in front of the No. 88 pit box.

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Not such a bad selfie for a new profile pic on Facebook.

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Fans leave messages of encouragement for Junior's last Talladega race.

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Junior taking the time to spend his Sunday morning signing autographs.

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More words of encouragement for Junebug.

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Big announcement for Martin Truex Jr. and the No. 78 team for 2018.

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Man of the people, Truex Jr. signs some autographs.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, and his team pose with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 19 Camping World Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 21 Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 24 NAPA Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 First Data Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, and his crew chief, Chad Knaus, stand on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Parker Kligerman, driver of the No. 75 Food Country USA/Lopez Wealth Mgmt Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Parker Kligerman, driver of the No. 75 Food Country USA/Lopez Wealth Mgmt Toyota, poses for a photo in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Parker Kligerman, driver of the No. 75 Food Country USA/Lopez Wealth Mgmt Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Parker Kligerman, driver of the No. 75 Food Country USA/Lopez Wealth Mgmt Toyota, poses with the winner's decal on his truck in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Justin Haley, driver of the No. 24 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, spins during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Justin Haley, driver of the No. 24 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, spins during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Kyle Busch, NASCAR driver and Camping World Truck Series team owner, stands on top of a pit box during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 21 Allegiant Travel Chevrolet, leads a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 33 Stealth Chevrolet, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 33 Stealth Chevrolet, and Chris Fontaine, driver of the No. 47 Glenden Enterprises Toyota, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 33 Stealth Chevrolet, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 33 Stealth Chevrolet, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 4 Toyota Toyota, leads a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 21 Allegiant Travel Chevrolet, leads the field through turn four during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 4 Toyota Toyota, poses with the Keystone Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Fire Alarm Services Inc. Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Joe Nemechek, driver of the No. 87 D.A.B. Constructors Inc. Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Jennifer Jo Cobb, driver of the No. 10 VG Pride Group/Driven2Honor.org Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Noah Gragson (L), driver of the No. 18 Switch Toyota, speaks with Ryan Truex, driver of the No. 16 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Parker Kligerman, driver of the No. 75 Food Country USA/Lopez Wealth Mgmt Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fred's 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbs out of the No. 2 1979 Chevrolet raced by his father, Dale Earnhardt, during the 1979 and 1980 seasons. Earnhardt received it as a permanent loan from Talladega Superspeedway track officials in honor of his final race at the 2.66-mile circuit.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits in the No. 2 1979 Monte Carlo raced by his father, Dale Earnhardt, during the 1979 and 1980 seasons. Earnhardt received it as a permanent loan from Talladega Superspeedway track officials in honor of his final race at the 2.66-mile circuit.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. poses for a photo with the No. 2 1979 Monte Carlo raced by his father, Dale Earnhardt, during the 1979 and 1980 seasons. Earnhardt received it as a permanent loan from Talladega Superspeedway track officials in honor of his final race at the 2.66-mile circuit.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, is pushed by a tow truck during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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The crew of Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, work on the car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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A crew member works on the car of Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 14 Haas Automation Ford, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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Martin Truex Jr. drives the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2017 in Talladega, Alabama.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #1 Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Ryan Reed, driver of the #16 Lilly Diabetes Ford, stands by his car on the grid before the NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)