NASCAR Preview: YellaWood 500 @ Talladega Superspeedway

Hello Chabdog Racing Fans! Once again we find ourselves at Talladega Superspeedway this season with the biggest difference being that we are in the playoffs!  Below you’ll find a track map to get a sense of how big this place is!  I mean this place is HUUUUUUUGE, it even has a tram to shuttle you around this place!

Source: TSS-23-471382-Facility-Map_v4_CROP-FINAL.pdf (talladegasuperspeedway.com)

Qualifying is done for this race, and I’ve posted the Top 10 drivers below for today’s race below:

Source: Talladega Superspeedway Race Results, Lineup | Official Site Of NASCAR

However, we’re not done yet folks as we’re also in NASCAR playoff season! Fortunately, those, “on the bubble” (9, 10, 11 & 12), still have a chance in this race and next week’s race in Charlotte to try to come out on top as the Round of 8 will commence in Las Vegas on October 15th. Currently, William Byron has clinched his spot in Las Vegas as he just won the previous race @ Texas Motor Speedway. So technically we are now fighting for 7 remaining spots among 11 drivers. So let’s see how we currently stand below:

Source: 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs | Official Site Of NASCAR

Every week the Chabdog Sports Team makes on-air picks on the show for the upcoming NASCAR race and earns points based on the following criteria:

: Anyone who picks the winning driver gets 3 points.

: Anyone who picks the 2nd place driver gets 2 points.

: Anyone who picks the 3rd place driver gets 1 point.

Lastly, if no one picks a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place driver then 1 point is awarded to the picked driver that is closest to the podium. Therefore, in our fantasy game, someone from the team always walks away with a point.

This week’s “chalk pick” is Aric Almirola.

Last week’s race results:

AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 @ Texas Motor Speedway Results

Source: Texas Motor Speedway Race Results, Lineup | Official Site Of NASCAR

My pick: Kyle Larson for the mere fact that he’s qualified 4th for today’s race and is also sitting in the 8th spot of the playoffs.  A win here would clinch a spot for him until the Round of 8 and he needs that since he could get bumped out of his spot based on his performance here and in Charlotte.

Lastly, sound off who you think our podium winner is for today’s race in the comments below!

With that, let’s get ready to NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASCAR!

| | @darthvaber99

 

 

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