Talladega
NASCAR hit Stewart-Haas Racing with an additional $200,000 in fines after ruling Cole Custer and the No. 41 team manipulated the final lap of the playoff elimination race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Aric Almirola gave Stewart-Haas Racing a much-needed boost as Ford drivers swept the top three spots and seven of the top 10 in qualifying for Sunday’s playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Jeb Burton won his second career Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway in a Saturday crash-fest that had two red-flag stoppages and took more than three hours to complete.
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=
Abbeville 66, Daleville 42
Alexandria 64, Talladega 52
Boaz 67, DAR 58
Abbeville 66, Daleville 42
Alexandria 64, Talladega 52
Boaz 67, DAR 58
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=
A.L. Johnson 55, Thomasville 48
Arab 62, Brewer 30
Belgreen 48, Shoals Christian 36
A.L. Johnson 55, Thomasville 48
Arab 62, Brewer 30
Belgreen 48, Shoals Christian 36
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A women’s volleyball team at a small, historically Black college withdrew from their conference tournament in Alabama after a member was subjected to racial abuse during an awards banquet, officials said.
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Addison 45, Phillips-Bear Creek 12
Alabama Christian Academy 56, Southside-Selma 38
Aliceville 44, Greene County 6
Addison 45, Phillips-Bear Creek 12
Alabama Christian Academy 56, Southside-Selma 38
Aliceville 44, Greene County 6
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Addison 20, Falkville 7
Alabama Christian Academy 56, Greensboro 6
Aliceville 34, Winston County 31
Addison 20, Falkville 7
Alabama Christian Academy 56, Greensboro 6
Aliceville 34, Winston County 31
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — As the stars of NASCAR raged over safety concerns with the new car, rumors swirled the drivers would organize some sort of protest at one of the most dangerous tracks on the circuit.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Matt DiBenedetto was named winner of the Truck Series race Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway after a lengthy review by NASCAR officials of the finishing order.
NASCAR driver Jordan Anderson suffered second-degree burns across his neck, face, right arm and both knees as he desperately jumped from his burning vehicle Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger finally won his first race on a superspeedway with a last-lap pass that allowed him to beat Sam Mayer to the Talladega Superspeedway finish line by less than three feet.
NASCAR’s most popular driver said Saturday the sport has taken an unacceptable step backward in safety with its new Next Gen car, a rare public offering of opinion by Chase Elliott.
NASCAR drivers are angry and concerned about their personal safety as the playoffs roar into one of the most chaotic and dangerous tracks on the circuit.
Alex Bowman will miss Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway with a concussion the Hendrick Motorsports driver apparently suffered last week at Texas.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR on Tuesday docked William Byron 25 points and fined him $50,000 for deliberately spinning championship rival Denny Hamlin in a retaliatory move missed by scoring officials.
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NASCAR CUP SERIES
YellaWood 500
Site: Talladega, Alabama.
Schedule: Saturday, qualifying, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday, race, 2 p.m. (NBC).
NASCAR CUP SERIES
YellaWood 500
Site: Talladega, Alabama.
Schedule: Saturday, qualifying, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday, race, 2 p.m. (NBC).
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ASHLAND, Ala. (AP) — A Florida college student exploring the Alabama wilderness with his girlfriend was fatally wounded during a shootout with a would-be robber who appeared to be living with others in the woods, authorities said.
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin founded 23XI Racing with a vision that extended far beyond the race track.
Justin Allgaier put JR Motorsports in victory lane for the third consecutive week in the Xfinity Series by winning at Darlington Raceway.
Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the rain-delayed Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway.
Denny Hamlin says he’s respects NASCAR’s decision to begin sensitivity training after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.
All Times Eastern
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Duramax Drydene 400
Site: Dover, Delaware.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 10:30 a.m., and qualifying, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m.
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Duramax Drydene 400
Site: Dover, Delaware.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 10:30 a.m., and qualifying, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m.
NASCAR has ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — He stood atop the winning Chevrolet at Talladega Superspeedway ready to celebrate in his own signature way.
Ross Chastain surged into the lead as he closed in on the checkered flag Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway to steal his second career Cup Series win.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Noah Gragson held off Jeffrey Earnhardt in triple overtime to win the Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday for his second victory of the season.
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The winningest active driver at Talladega Superspeedway just might be able to save his season on Sunday by defending last year’s victory.
Christopher Bell won the pole at Talladega Superspeedway by turning the fastest lap as the final driver to qualify.
Kyle Busch is uncertain about his future with both Joe Gibbs Racing and in NASCAR. His longtime sponsor is leaving the sport at the end of the season and Busch said his return to the No. 18 Toyota depends on the team finding funding.