Category: Talladega

Storm Dangers at Talladega

04/23/10 | by diandra [mail] | Categories: Talladega, Weather
Last week at Texas Motor Speedway was not fun because of the rain.  There were short periods of downpour and then just moisture hanging in the air that wiped out everything on Saturday and Sunday. But we didn't have a prediction of severe storms and tornadoes... more »

The Science Says Talladega Needs More than Minor Rules Changes

NASCAR had not one but two drivers on their roofs yesterday at Talladega. Ryan Newman's wreck was by far the most spectacular, but I had to wince at Mark Martin looking a little shook up and disgusted during the post-infield-care-center interview. I don'… more »

Talladega Teardown: Roof Flaps and Catch Fences

04/26/09 | by diandra [mail] | Categories: Safety, Carl Edwards, Aerodynamics, Roof flaps, Talladega
"You have to understand that, like, for years, we have had wrecks like this every time we come to Talladega ever since the (restrictor) plate got here, and for years, it was celebrated. The media celebrated it, the network celebrated it, calling it the B… more »