The Chase Is On! Superhero Logano Visits Alabama as Part of NASCAR’s “Chase Across North America;” Readies For Talladega
Kids from Children’s Hospital of Alabama Present Driver with Bead of Courage for Good Luck
Joey Logano, one of the 16 Challengers for the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, made a pit stop in Birmingham recently to visit with kids – who proclaimed him a “Superhero” – from the Children’s Hospital of Alabama. While there he talked about NASCAR’s revamped Chase, which includes the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Behind the wheel at NASCAR’s mammoth 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway, Logano has shown he has the strength and “courage” of a superhero to compete for wins. The GEICO 500 will be the final race of the all-important “Contender Round” of the Chase, which will narrow the field of eligible drivers from 12 to eight for the championship. He has a pair of top-five Sprint Cup Series results at NASCAR’s Most Competitive track, including a third in the 2009 GEICO 500. Earlier this year in May, he was a frontrunner, leading four times for 25 laps before being involved in a late-race accident which wiped away his chances at that elusive Cup Talladega triumph.
Of the 16 drivers in the Chase, half have gone to Gatorade Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway. They include: Jeff Gordon (6 wins), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (5 wins), Jimmie Johnson (2 wins), Brad Keselowski (2 wins), Kevin Harvick (1 win), Kyle Busch (1 win), Denny Hamlin (1 win) and Matt Kenseth (1 win). Other Chase Challengers vying for the title include Logano, Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, Kasey Kahne, Aric Almilora, AJ Allmendinger, Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman.
NASCAR speeds back into Talladega Superspeedway October 17-19 for the GEICO 500 Sprint Cup Series race and fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola Camping World Truck Series event. NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track (record 88 lead changes in 188 laps), with the circuit’s steepest banking (33 degrees) and longest distance (2.66 miles), is also the most fun and fan-friendly, offering up hundreds of acres of free camping, amazing kids ticket prices and special offers for military members and college students. Talladega Superspeedway is NASCAR’s “Party Capital” thanks to the track’s infamous infield and world renowned Talladega Blvd. The historic venue has always worked hard to enhance the fan experience in every way and now features the most comfortable seats in motorsports, large video viewing boards (a new initiative planned for future implementation at all ISC tracks) lining the frontstretch and endless activities for fans throughout its event weekends. Log on to www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or call 877-Go2-DEGA for more information.
This is more than a race, this is Talladega!
