BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: Talladega spring race weekend

By | Published: April 27, 2018 97

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BACK TO GALLERIES

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Only a matter of time for 'The Big One' to take control at Talladega.

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Fourteen cars. Lots of drama. Less than 25 laps.

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Dirt, smoke and beat up race cars.

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Day is done for Paul Menard, who had run up front for most of the GEICO 500.

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Clint Bowyer and Brad Keselowski take the brunt of the hits in the wreck.

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It wouldn't be Talladega without a multi-car wreck to shake up the field with the checkered flag looming.

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Monster Energy Series rookie William Byron gets a taste of what Talladega is all about.

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Clint Bowyer's No. 14 Ford was one of many cars that got tangled up in 'The Big One' at Talladega.

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Talladega mayhem is just getting started.

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Erik Jones' day at 'Dega ends early as the No. 20 is one of several cars collected in a wreck.

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Not the ending the No. 42 team wanted.

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A tough day for the No. 20 of Erik Jones.

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Pure joy. Raw emotion. That's winning.

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Pop the bubbly, Joey. You're back in the playoffs.

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The Loganos + a baby and trophy. Worth a frame.

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What's better than a win? Family getting in on the celebration.

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First time in Victory Lane for the Loganos + one.

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Burn it down, Joey. You did it.

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It takes a village ... or in this case a crew.

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Joey Logano breaks a 36-race winless streak with a victory at Talladega.

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Trevor Bayne's quest for a surprise Talladega victory comes up short.

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Doesn't get better than this.

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Kyle Larson is forced to exit Talladega early after incurring serious damage during a multi-car wreck.

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Not a bad view on a Sunday.

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The No. 48 crew goes to work to get Jimmie Johnson back on track quickly.

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Something about hearing engines run at the 2.66-mile track just feels good.

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Defending Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. makes a pit stop at Talladega.

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Alex Bowman leads a pack of cars around Talladega with Bubba Wallace right there, too.

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Joey Logano makes a pit stop early at Talladega.

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Stewart-Haas Racing enjoys another front row.

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The green flag drops as Kevin Harvick leads Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Kurt Busch.

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It's a beautiful day for racing at Talladega.

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Sunshine. No clouds. Talladega.

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Alex Bowman has big shoes to fill in the No. 88 in the track most notable known as 'Earnhardt Country' for good reason.

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Just getting a little pep talk from the top man, right Ricky?

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Alabama native Bubba Wallace gives the crowd a smile.

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Not a bad background for a selfie, Deontay Wilder.

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All smiles for Daniel Suarez.

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Go get 'em, Cowboy.

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'Hey Dad ... I think Mr. Kurt threw the bunny ears!'

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Kyle Larson walks down the sea of fans.

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Deontay Wilder, aka 'The Bronze Bomber,' is a special guest at Talladega this weekend.

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Full-time driver, full-time Dad.

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'Mr. Elliott ...?'

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Rad in plaid ... uh, we mean flannel.

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Jimmie Johnson, man of the people.

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Bubba Wallace is calm, cool and collected before the FOX drivers-only Xfinity broadcast at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Spencer Gallagher flies under the checkered flag as the winner for the first time in his NASCAR Xfinity Series career.

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Burn 'em down, Spencer. You earned it.

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Playoff bound: Spencer Gallagher.

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Spencer Gallagher takes home the hardware in Talladega.

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That's a nice Dash 4 Cash check you have there, Elliott Sadler.

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Spencer Gallagher leads the pack through the tri-oval coming to the checkered flag.

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Justin Allgaier needed a push back to pit road after running out of fuel late in the race.

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John Hunter Nemechek (42) loses control of the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet coming onto pit road.

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Spencer Boyd and the No. 76 car were done for the day after a big crash at Talladega.

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Ryan Truex comes to a stop after the No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet received heavy damage following a crash.

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The No. 40 Toyota of Chad Finchum sits disabled on the backstretch during the Xfinity race at Talladega.

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Christopher Bell (20) races out of his pit box while Noah Gragson (18) and Cole Custer (00) wait for service to be completed on pit road.

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Behind the scenes with Bubba Wallace during the FOX drivers-only Xfinity Series broadcast.

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The No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford of Aric Almirola is taken back to the garage on the flatbed after an incident in Busch Pole Award qualifying.

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Aric Almirola talks to the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing crew after spinning in qualifying.

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Classic look.

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Seven-time champ Jimmie Johnson gets ready for some 'Dega qualifying.

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It's all smiles for Kyle Busch in Alabama.

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Pole winner: Daniel Hemric.

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Jamie McMurray (1) turns over after contact with Ryan Newman (31) on the backstretch during final practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Jamie McMurray's No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet is hauled back to the garage on the wrecker after a rollover crash in final practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Crew members and NASCAR officals work on the car of Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 DC Solar Chevrolet, after an on track incident during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 DC Solar Chevrolet, stands in the garage after an on track incident during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500

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The No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing team rolls out the backup car following the final practice crash.

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Ty Dillon received heavy damage during the final practice crash. The No. 13 Germain Racing team will go to a backup car.

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Elliott Sadler climbs into the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet for Xfinity Series qualifying.

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Christopher Bell is focused on winning the Dash 4 Cash $100,000 prize at Talladega.

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Noah Gragson is locked in before qualifying.

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Spencer Gallagher is ready to make the magic happen at 'Dega.

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Kevin Harvick climbs into his No. 4 Busch Beer flannel-themed Ford.

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The No. 3 of Austin Dillon shines under the Alabama sun.

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The Champ making time for the fans.

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TV time for Erik Jones at Talladega.

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Joey Logano shares a special moment with a fan.

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Selfie time for Brad Keselowski and this adoring fan in the garage area.

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Crew members work on the car of Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500.

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Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the No. 43 Petty's Garage/Medallion Bank Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500.

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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Justin Allgaier (left) congratulates his JR Motorsports teammate Elliott Sadler (right) on his big Dash 4 Cash bonus.

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The No. 4 team works on Kevin Harvick's Ford as the team is rocking flannel (on everything) at Talladega.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota, leads a pack of cars at practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Flavor Vote Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Busch Beer Flannel Ford, talks to crew chief Rodney Childers in the garage area during practice.

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Drivers practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Daytona 500 winner Austin Dillon looks on as his No. 3 Chevrolet gets work done during practice.

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Stewart-Haas Racing teammates Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick talk it out during practice at Talladega.

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Stewart-Haas Racing's Clint Bowyer heads to the track at Talladega Speedway.

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Will the No. 22 Ford find another win in the Xfinity Series?

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Daniel Hemric gears up at Talladega.