This one's for you, injured fan told Nov 1, 2009
AP Carl Edwards flips into the catch fence on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala ... Carl Edwards (99) is airborne as Ryan Newman (39) hits the wall at the end of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2009 ... Carl Edwards (99) goes airborne after crashing with Ryan Newman, rear, and Brad Keselowski on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson, Earnhardt disagree on changing Talladega May 2, 2009
Carl Edwards slams into the catch fence on the last lap of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Glenn Smith / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Edwards speaks out following dramatic wreck Apr 30, 2009
Carl Edwards (99) goes airborne after colliding with Brad Keselowski, bottom, on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Glenn Smith / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sprint Cup Aaron's 499 Results Apr 30, 2009
Brad Keselowski celebrates after winning the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. Rainier Ehrhardt / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Injured NASCAR fan released from hospital Apr 30, 2009
She was one of seven fans injured by flying debris at Sunday's Aaron's 499 race when ' car sailed into the safety fence on the final lap. Bobbitt's mother said she had her lower jaw reconstructed. (USA Today -- Sports)
NewJohnson: Changes to Talladega can control racing Apr 29, 2009
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson talks with a crew member before practicing for Sunday's Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Sreies auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. on Friday, April 24, 2009. (Florida Times-Union)
Big wreck mars Keselowski's victory at Talladega Apr 28, 2009
Brad Keselowski celebrates in victory lane after winning the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 26, 2009, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DETAILS: Talladega recap Apr 28, 2009
Scrambling out of his battered Ford to jog playfully across the finish line, tried to bring levity to his frightening crash that ended Sunday's Aaron's 499. But for the effervescent driver who usually is upside down only celebrating wins with a backflip, it was no laughing matter being involved in a wreck that sent Edwards' car flying into the catchfence and scattered debris into the frontstretch grandstands at Talladega Superspeedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR: Edwards' roof flaps worked properly Apr 28, 2009
By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY CHARLOTTE NASCAR officials said the roof flaps on ' Ford worked properly despite the car sailing into the catch fence Sunday on the last lap of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. The last-lap crash scattered debris into the frontstretch grandstands, injuring seven and causing two women to be airlifted to hospitals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dangerous curves: NASCAR satisfied safety precautions at Talladega are adequate Apr 28, 2009
Carl Edwards goes airborne as Ryan Newman (39) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive by on the final lap of Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press. (Missoulian, MT)
Talladega race fan remains in hospital Apr 28, 2009
Seven fans sustained minor injuries caused by flying debris Sunday when Carl Edwards' car went into the safety fence on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. The other injured fans received treatment at the track and did not have to go to a hospital. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Talladega steals Keselowski's spotlight Apr 28, 2009
TALLADEGA, ALA. -- Under normal circumstances, Sunday's Aaron's 499 would have been NASCAR's feel-good story of the year. Brad Keselowski, a 25-year-old driver with a bright future in just his fifth career Sprint Cup start, wins in a car owned by a low-budget team owned by James Finch, a stock-car wildcatter who has been racing his whole life for a moment just like this one. (News & Observer -- Sports)
7 NASCAR Fans Injured At Talladega Apr 28, 2009
Carl Edwards (99) goes airborne after crashing with Ryan Newman, rear, and Brad Keselowski on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala ... (AP) Seven fans sustained minor injuries after being struck by flying debris when Carl Edwards' car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. (CBS News -- US)
THE CLIMATE: Our weekly look at what's good, not so good Apr 28, 2009
Aaron's 499 at Talladega finish. Carl Edwards looked poised to capture Sunday's NASCAR race before being sent spinning and then flying when Brad Keselowski. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR: No Change After Talladega Crash Apr 28, 2009
26: Carl Edwards flips into the catch fence on the final lap of the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Despite injuries to fans from flying debris, NASCAR's satisfied with its safety standards, saying the fence at Talladega Superspeedway did what it was supposed to do keep Carl Edwards' car out of the grandstands. (Fox News)
Sport shorts Dadeville advances Apr 28, 2009
Seven fans sustained minor injuries caused by flying debris Sunday when Carl Edwards' car went into the safety fence on the final lap of the Aaron's 499. -Associated Press Reports. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
NASCAR: Wreck-filled race at Talladega Apr 28, 2009
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban gives the command for the field to start their engines to begin the Aaron's 499 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. AP More. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Fantasy NASCAR - Free Apr 28, 2009
Anthony Ballantoni suggests some options for the Aaron's 499 in Anniston, Alabama ... Jamie McMurray was involved in the `Big One' and takes a big hit in the 2009 series point standings after the April 26th Sprint Cup Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway ... Mark Martin takes a big hit in the 2009 series point standings after the April 26th Sprint Cup Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NBA is cutting into auto racing's TV dominance Apr 28, 2009
Sunday's Aaron's 499 was down 14 percent from last year and nine consecutive NASCAR races on Fox have had double-digit percentage rating drops. The sport could use more drama like the crash that wiped out Carl Edwards on Sunday's last lap. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Talladega marred by 13-car accident Apr 28, 2009
Part of the large pileup in turn four during Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega. John Harrelson/Getty Images. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin Snaps 97-race Winless Drought In Phoenix Apr 20, 2009
" Stewart is seeking his first victory as both driver and owner. He left Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of last year to start his Stewart-Haas Racing team. Stewart's most recent win came at Talladega, where the series heads next weekend for the Aaron's 499. Kurt Busch was third, followed by Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle. Johnson was attempting to win his fourth race in a row at Phoenix. Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., David Reutimann, Sam Hornish Jr. and Carl Edwards completed the top-10. Jeff... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Auto Racing This Weekend Apr 17, 2009
Next race: Aaron's 499, April 26, Talladega, Ala. On the Net. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Speedway Corp. CEO steps down Apr 16, 2009
PIT STOPS: Morgan-McClure Motorsports will attempt a return to the Sprint Cup Series at next week's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. The team, which won the Daytona 500 twice with Sterling Marlin , withdrew from the sport this year after it couldn't find sponsorship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Auto Racing Results Apr 10, 2009
April 26 - Aaron's 499, Talladega, Ala. May 2 - Crown Royal Presents the Russell Friedman 400, Richmond, Va. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Feb 13, 2009
April 26: Aaron's 499 Talladega. May 2: Crown Royal 400 Richmond. (Longview Daily News, WA)
