The 2006 Nextel Cup Aaron s 499 at Talladega Super-Speedway
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The 2006 Nextel Cup Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway
This weekend, NASCAR is back at Talladega, AL, for the high-speed thrills of the Aaron's 499, known for its tight finishes and fast-paced action. Despite recent criticism from NASCAR over "bump drafting," restrictor plate racing at this track has been a realm dominated by stars like Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Racing Highlights
Over the past five years, Dale Jr. has claimed victory in five out of the last ten races at Talladega. Meanwhile, Jeff Gordon took home the win twice in the same period, specifically in the 2004 and 2005 Aaron's 499 races. Standing as the largest track in NASCAR, Talladega's 2.66-mile tri-oval features a 4,100-foot straight backstretch, demanding excellent drafting skills from drivers.
Originally known as Alabama International Motor Speedway, this track was built in 1969 and holds a grandstand capacity of 143,231 seats. It plays host to two NASCAR events each year: the Aaron's 499 and the UAW-Ford 500.
Driver Performances
In their last ten appearances at Talladega, top drivers with notable average finishes include Dale Earnhardt Jr. (7.2), Tony Stewart (9.5), Kevin Harvick (13.5), Jeff Gordon (15.1), and points leader Matt Kenseth (17.9). In the 2006 season's last five races, Dale Jr., Stewart, Harvick, and Kenseth rank among the top six in average finish, with Stewart leading at 4.6 and Harvick in sixth with 10.8.
Chevrolet has also been a dominant force at Talladega, winning 13 consecutive races, from Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s victory in 1999 to Jeff Gordon's 2005 triumph at Aaron's 499. The only exception was Ford's Elliott Sadler, who broke the streak at the UAW-Ford 500 in the previous year.
Honoring a Legend
Team DEI will pay tribute to their late founder, Dale Earnhardt Sr., by introducing a special paint scheme reminiscent of his iconic number 3 Busch Series car. Both Dale Jr.'s and the cars of Martin Truex Jr. and Paul Menard will sport this tribute design. While emotions will run high in the DEI pits, it's unlikely to hinder Dale Jr., who excels at Talladega.
Predictions
Given his remarkable track record of five wins in the last ten Talladega races, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a strong favorite to win. With Chevrolet's proven performance on this high-speed tri-oval, the odds certainly seem to be in his favor.
For NASCAR betting odds and matchups, visit WagerWeb.com Sportsbook.
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