NASCAR to alter backstretch wall at Talladega after major crash

Week Ten - 2025 StatChat Power Rankings After Talladega

By Adam CarabineA look at the Top Ten in our weekly Power Rankings, plus the biggest movers! While finishing position is important, it’s not always indicative of the full picture.  StatChat rankings are determined using a large number of statistical inputs, with an emphasis placed on the most recent 5 races. Christopher Bell – This week: 10 – Last week: 4Christopher Bell is lucky to have walked away from a horrendous crash that took him out of t…

NASCAR to alter backstretch wall at Talladega after major crash

When Ryan Preece flipped violently at Daytona International Speedway in the summer of 2023, NASCAR was not shy in their reaction, quickly moving to remove the grass from the entire backstretch at the superspeedway. Thankfully, no one went up and over at Talladega, but Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher crashed fairly hard at the exit of Turn 2 on a mid-race restart. Bell slammed the inside ...Keep reading

Christopher Bell crash prompts Talladega backstretch changes as NASCAR announces major safety upgrade

NASCAR announces urgent safety changes to Talladega backstretch following Christopher Bell's crash, enhancing driver protection ahead of October race.