JOHN ZENOR
Grosjean starts on pole at IndyCar race in Alabama

By John Zenor Apr. 29, 2023 05:59 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It's Romain Grosjean's turn to start up front for Andretti

NASCAR driver Harrison Burton drives away with his gas can still attached after a pit stop during the Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

By John Zenor Apr. 25, 2021 06:22 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Brad Keselowski made exactly the right final move this

Two fans watch during the General Tire 200 ARCA Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Phelps: NASCAR not considering requiring COVID vaccinations

By John Zenor Apr. 25, 2021 02:51 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR is not considering mandating its competitors be

Jeb Burton smiles after winning the rain-shortened NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Jeb Burton wins first Xfinity Series race at Talladega

By John Zenor Apr. 24, 2021 06:34 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The rain came at a good time for Jeb Burton, helping him

Denny Hamlin, right, talks to a crew member prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Penske drivers aiming to avoid Daytona repeat at Talladega

By John Zenor Apr. 24, 2021 03:29 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Roger Penske doesn’t want a repeat of the Daytona 500,

Harrison Burton (20) gets service in the pits during of the rain delayed NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, April 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Harrison Burton, 20, set for NASCAR Cup Series debut at Dega

By John Zenor Apr. 23, 2021 06:33 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Burton the former NASCAR driver sees some benefits

Michael McDowell (34), Bubba Wallace (43) and Chris Buescher (17) ride side-by-side during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega Ala., Monday, June 22, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace

By John Zenor Jun. 22, 2020 03:30 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Even in victory, Ryan Blaney thought about what happened

Bubba Wallace stands for the national anthem before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Noose found in stall of Bubba Wallace at Alabama NASCAR race

By John Zenor Jun. 21, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — A noose was found in the garage stall of Black driver

Fans dot the stands prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega Ala., Sunday, June 21, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway postponed by rain

By John Zenor Jun. 21, 2020 03:34 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Thunderstorms washed out the NASCAR Cup Series race at

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2007, file photo, a Confederate flag flies in the infield as cars come out of Turn 1 during a NASCAR auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and venues Wednesday, June 10, 2020, formally severing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
Fans and flags under scrutiny as NASCAR heads to Talladega

By John Zenor Jun. 19, 2020 03:28 PM EDT
The heat is on at Talladega Superspeedway, and not just for the drivers at a

Drivers Joey Logano, left, and Chase Elliott talk following a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Elliott aiming to be among drivers always with shot to win

By John Zenor Jun. 02, 2020 06:11 PM EDT
Chase Elliott has been tantalizingly close to winning NASCAR races so many

Brendan Gaughan (62) flips in Turn 3 as driver Kurt Busch (1) and David Ragan (38) pass underneath during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Monday, Oct 14, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Greg McWilliams)
Blaney beats Newman in photo finish to advance in playoffs

By John Zenor Oct. 14, 2019 02:23 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ryan Blaney emerged safely from the wreckage at Talladega

A crew member for Ryan Preece burns rubber off a tire during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Chase Elliott wins Cup race at Talladega, 1st win for Chevy

By John Zenor Apr. 28, 2019 12:47 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Chase Elliott felt right at home, embraced by fans at a track

NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski, right, signs an autograph for a fan while awaiting the final qualifying round for a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Austin Dillon wins pole at Talladega Superspeedway

By John Zenor Apr. 27, 2019 06:07 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Austin Dillon will start on the pole at Talladega

CORRECTS TO REDDICK NOT REDDCIK - Tyler Reddick celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Saturday, April 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Reddick holds on for Xfinity win at Talladega Superspeedway

By John Zenor Apr. 27, 2019 04:23 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Reddick held off Gray Gaulding in a two-lap shootout to

FILE - In this May 1, 2016, file photo, Chris Buescher (34) wrecks during the NASCAR Talladega auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, in Talladega, Ala. The ever-present air of unpredictability at Talladega Superspeedway is even more pronounced than usual this weekend, with NASCAR having replaced the horsepower-sapping restrictor plates. (AP Photo/Greg McWilliams, File)
Rule changes lead to more uncertainty at Talladega

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2019 07:19 PM EDT
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Drivers are even less certain than usual about what to expect

Japan's Takuma Sato wins at Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

By John Zenor Apr. 07, 2019 03:04 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Takuma Sato had one "little moment" when his car went into

Japan's Sato grabs pole at Barber Motorsports Park

By John Zenor Apr. 06, 2019 05:34 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Takuma Sato, teammate Graham Rahal and Rahal Letterman

This photo provided by IndyCar shows team owner George Steinbrenner IV hugging a Honda Performance Development employee after driver Colton Herta won the IndyCar Classic auto race in Austin, Texas on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Instead of trying to be "the next George Steinbrenner," George Steinbrenner IV is trying to be "the next Roger Penske." He's 22 and just became the youngest team owner to win a race in IndyCar. (Joe Skibinski/IndyCar via AP)
Fresh from first win, Herta off to good start in Alabama

By John Zenor Apr. 05, 2019 06:31 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Colton Herta hasn't won since he was 18, so he's eager for