Chase Update: Hamlin Wins at Martinsville; Talladega Looms for Championship Contenders
10/29/2009Summary
One week after an old-school slugfest at the Chase’s shortest track, Martinsville Speedway, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series playoffs resume at Talladega Superspeedway, the biggest and fastest circuit in the 10-race slate. Talladega Superspeedway is the most unpredictable of the Chase races. No lead is safe coming into Sunday’s event. No lead is ever safe coming into Talladega.
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Richmond International Raceway track officials are continuing to work with hotels in the Richmond region to offer special lodging rates to race fans for the Spring 2010 NASCAR Doubleheader weekend at America’s Premier Short Track.
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