Aaron’s 499 thread: Entry list, TV schedule & track info

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to restrictor-plate racing this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway for the Aaron’s 499. There are really no favorites at a track like this, as it’s been proven time and time again that anybody can win a superspeedway race. 47 cars are entered to qualify for Sunday’s race.

TV SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES ET):

Friday, May 2nd, 2014:

• 2:00 – 2:50pm: Sprint Cup Series practice (FOX Sports 1)
• 3:30 – 4:25pm: Sprint Cup Series final practice (FOX Sports 1)

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014:

• 1:10pm: Sprint Cup Series Qualifying (FOX)

Sunday, May 4th, 2014:

• 1:00pm: Aaron’s 499 (Green flag at approximately 1:20pm) (FOX)

TRACK INFORMATION:

• Track Length: 2.66 mile quad oval
• Superspeedway: 2.66-mile trioval, 48 feet wide (12-foot apron)
• Turns: Banking: 33°. Length: 3,750 feet. Radius: 1,100 feet
• Trioval: Banking: 18°
• Frontstretch: Chute length: 2,150 feet (from turn to middle of trioval) Total length: 4,300 feet Banking: 16.5°
• Backstretch: Length: 4,000 feet Banking: 2°
• Pit Road: Length: 3,000 feet; Width: 48 feet
• Pit Road Speed: 55mph
• Pace Car Speed: 70mph
• Grandstand Seating: 78,000
• Track last paved: 2006
• Opened: 1969

ENTRY LIST: