Stats Are Just Numbers - Talladega Edition

Talladega. Do I have to say more? It's one of the most known tracks in the NASCAR Circuit and is also one of the most unpredictable tracks on the circuit. Talladega brings new meaning to Stats are Just Numbers because when you try to pick a winner it'll jump out and bite you or NASCAR will do it for you. Joey Logano was not on the ballet to win in October but survived to take the Victory. NASCAR's favorite son won here last May and will look to do it again this Sunday. Here is some unuseful numbers in this weekends Stats are Just Numbers!

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stats at Talladega

Races - 45 Races
First Winner - Pete Hamilton
Defending Winner - Dale Earnhardt Jr.
G.W.C Finishes - 5 (2005, 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2013)
Postponed Races - 3 (1991,1997, and 2006)
Shortened Races - 2 (1974 and 1987)
Most Wins - 4 (Jeff Gordon)
Most Wins by a Team - 7 (Hendrick Motorsports)
Most Manufacturer Wins - 19 (Chevrolet)
Interesting Fact - In 2015 The Hendrick Motorsports teams dominated the race, leading more than two-thirds of the laps. After the last restart, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. took the checkered flag in first place, breaking a 10-year winless streak at Talladega in his first win with new crew chief Greg Ives.

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega

Races - 23 Races

First Winner - Ernie Irvin

Defending Winner - Joey Logano

G.W.C Finishes - 7 (2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013)

Postponed Races - 1 (2010)

Shortened Races - 1 (2013)

Most Wins - 3 (Martin Truex Jr.)

Most Wins by a Team - TIE, 5 (Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Joe Gibbs Racing)

Most Manufacturer Wins - 13 (Chevrolet)

Interesting Fact - For 2014 NASCAR announced it would ban any form of push-drafting in the corners of restrictor plate races. The lead changed 27 times as Elliott Sadler, in a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, led 40 laps; Chris Buescher edged ahead of him at the white flag but Sadler drafted to the win on the final lap, his first in the Nationwide Series since 2012 and first with JGR. Daytona winner, Regan Smith, led 20 laps en route to a close third.

ARCA Racing Series pres. by Menards at Talladega

Races - 35 Races

First Winner - Jim Vandiver

Defending Winner - Blake Jones

G.W.C Finishes - 2 (2009 and 2015)

Postponed Races - 1 (2011)

Shortened Races - 3 (1991, 2006, and 2013)