Reddick Dodges “Big One” for win at Talladega
The 2024 spring NASCAR weekend at Talladega Superspeedway delivered the kind of edge-of-your-seat action fans expect from one of the sport’s most iconic tracks. From surprise winners to wild finishes, the weekend had something for everyone — and the MoCo Today Adrenaline podcast crew was there to soak it all in and bring a taste of Talladega back home.
NASCAR Cup Series: GEICO 500
On April 21, 2024, Tyler Reddick pulled off a thrilling victory in the GEICO 500, capturing his first win of the season for 23XI Racing. The race came down to the final lap, when Michael McDowell, leading at the time, attempted to block Brad Keselowski. The aggressive move triggered a crash behind them, and Reddick timed his run perfectly to slip through the chaos and take the checkered flag just 0.208 seconds ahead of Keselowski.
The race featured a jaw-dropping 73 lead changes among 23 drivers, a classic Talladega stat that speaks to the intense pack racing and unpredictability. It was a huge momentum builder for Reddick and a big statement for the 23XI team.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Ag-Pro 300
The day before, the Ag-Pro 300 saw young gun Jesse Love score his first career Xfinity Series win for Richard Childress Racing. The race was extended with multiple overtime restarts and came down to a final dash to the line, where Love held off Riley Herbst and Anthony Alfredo. Love led 28 laps and showed maturity beyond his years in the closing laps.
It was a standout moment for a rising star — and the Adrenaline podcast team caught a few quotes from pit road that gave fans back home a glimpse into how much the win meant to the RCR camp.
ARCA Menards Series: General Tire 200
On Friday, Jake Finch made ARCA history by leading every single lap of the General Tire 200, becoming the first driver to do so at Talladega. His flawless performance in the Venturini Motorsports No. 20 car set the tone for a weekend of domination and surprises.
While the action on track spoke for itself, fans who tuned into Adrenaline during the weekend got bonus coverage and a feel for the atmosphere at the track — from the buzzing garages to the sea of infield campers.
Whether it was a first-time winner, a last-lap pass, or a record-breaking performance, the 2024 spring weekend at Talladega had it all — and a little bit of that Adrenaline to go with it.
