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The last lap pass. It is what fans dream for. For drivers, it is either a moment of triumph, or a moment of devastation. At Talladega, the last lap pass is what’s expected.
Talladega Superspeedway has a history of producing thrilling finishes. Seven of the last 10 Sprint Cup Series races at this track have been decided on the last lap. Three of those were photo finishes, and the October 2010 finish had to go to a video review before declaring Clint Bowyer the winner. The margin of victory for the 2011 Aaron’s 499 finish was .002 seconds, which is tied for the closest finish in NASCAR history. Continue reading No Lead is Safe
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