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At-track photos: 2022 Talladega spring race weekend
By Staff report | Published: April 24, 2022 64
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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ross Chastain climbs out of his Chevrolet to a sea of roaring fans and smashes a watermelon.
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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 McDonald's Toyota, spins into the wall after an on-track incident as Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 U.S. Air Force Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, lead the field to the end of the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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23XI teammates Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 45 Monster Energy Toyota, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 McDonald's Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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A general view of racing from the grandstands during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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The No. 17 Fastenal Ford, driven by Chris Buescher is towed after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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A general view of racing from the grandstands during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford, is assisted by the NASCAR Safety Team after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Daniel Suárez, driver of the No. 99 Tootsies Orchid Lounge Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Toyota, leads the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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NASCAR on Fox broadcast host, Clint Bowyer prepares to drive the No. 28 Davey Allison Tribute Ford, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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NASCAR on Fox broadcast host, Clint Bowyer prepares to drive the No. 28 Davey Allison Tribute Ford, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Actor Alexander Skarsgård gives the command to start engine prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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NFL player Daron Payne (L) and Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, pose for a photo at the 1948 Club before the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Actors Alexander Skarsgård (L) and Jack McBrayer appear on NASCAR Trackside Live before the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Recording artist Riley Green (L) and NFL player Daron Payne pose for a photo on the red carpet before the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Actor Alexander Skarsgård (L) and Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 45 Monster Energy Toyota, speak at the 1948 Club before the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Cars line the grid before Sunday's Cup Series race.
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The quiet before the storm. A view of clouds rolling over the Talladega Superspeedway grandstands before fans begin filing in for Sunday's action.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, celebrates his win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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A general view of the flagstand
during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Sam Mayer, driver of the No. 1 Accelerate Pros Talent Chevrolet, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Fight Hunger Spark Change Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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A general view of racing during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Josh Berry, driver of the No. 8 PUBG MOBILE Chevrolet, drives a damaged car after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Anthony Alfredo, driver of the No. 23 Dude Wipes Chevrolet, AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, and Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt, driver of the No. 3 ForeverLawn Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt, driver of the No. 3 ForeverLawn Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ryan Vargas, driver of the No. 6 Hempvana Chevrolet, stands on the grid during the national anthem before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Austin Hill, left, driver of the No. 21 Chevrolet, stands next to car owner Richard Childress ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt, driver of the No. 3 ForeverLawn Chevrolet, waves to fans during driver intros before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Fight Hunger Spark Change Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage with his daughters Willow Leigh and Harper during driver intros before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, waves to fans during driver intros before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway,
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Jeffrey Earnhardt, driver of the No. 3 ForeverLawn Chevrolet, poses, displaying his helmet with an artist rendering of his grandfather Dale Earnhardt on the grid before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt's helmet, featuring images of his grandfather Dale Earnhardt, sits atop the roof of the No. 3 ForeverLawn Chevrolet.
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A detailed view of the "Welcome To Talladega Superspeedway" sign during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 11 Cirkul -- Water Your Way Chevrolet, spends time with his daughter, Rhen Haven on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Wurth Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Kroger/SunnyD Chevrolet, (L) and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx All in for Small Business Toyota, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Christopher Bell won the pole for Sunday's GEICO 500 during NASCAR Cup Series qualifying on Saturday.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 McDonald's Toyota, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 BetMGM Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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JJ Yeley, driver of the No. 55 Hex.com Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 62 Wendy's $5 Biggie Bag/Beard Oil Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway,
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Kyle Busch on the qualifying grid at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt celebrates on Talladega Superspeedway's pit road after securing his first NASCAR Xfinity Series pole in Friday's qualifying.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt poses with the Xfinity Series banner after notching his first pole in qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt puts the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet through its paces in qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt waits beside the No. 3 Chevy at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Crew chief Larry McReynolds, left, and team owner Richard Childress, reunited in the Talladega Superspeedway garage.
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Jeffrey Earnhardt pantomimes his driving during qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway as crew chief Larry McReynolds looks on.
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Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Ty Gibbs, left, and Brandon Jones talk shop on Talladega Superspeedway's pit road.
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Sam Mayer loads into the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet for qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Kaz Grala takes in Xfinity Series qualifying as he waits on Talladega Superspeedway's pit road.
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The steeply banked turns at Talladega Superspeedway open up under a blue Alabama sky.