Stenhouse by a nose at Dega
The 2024 fall NASCAR race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway delivered thrilling moments across all three national series: the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.
NASCAR Cup Series: YellaWood 500
On October 6, 2024, the YellaWood 500 concluded with an electrifying finish. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driving the No. 47 Chevrolet for JTG Daugherty Racing, edged out Brad Keselowski by a mere 0.006 seconds in a photo finish. This victory marked Stenhouse’s first since the 2023 Daytona 500 and was notable for being one of the closest finishes in NASCAR history. The race featured 66 lead changes among 24 drivers and was extended to 195 laps due to an overtime finish.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: United Rentals 250
The Xfinity Series race on October 5, 2024, saw Sammy Smith of JR Motorsports secure his second career victory and first of the season. Smith successfully navigated multiple late-race incidents and held off competitors in an overtime finish. Pole-sitter Jesse Love led a race-high 28 laps and recovered from a late-race incident to finish sixth. The race was extended to 98 laps and had an average speed of 124.927 mph.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Love’s RV Stop 225
On October 4, 2024, Grant Enfinger delivered a standout performance in the Truck Series race. Driving for CR7 Motorsports, Enfinger led a race-high 34 laps and secured the win after a late-race caution with one lap remaining. This victory was Enfinger’s 11th career win and marked the first for CR7 Motorsports. The race maintained an average speed of 125.148 mph over 85 laps.
Adding to the excitement, the MoCo Today Adrenaline podcast crew was on the ground all weekend long, bringing exclusive coverage, behind-the-scenes interviews, and real-time updates to fans across Morgan County and beyond. From pit road insights to driver reactions and fan interactions in the infield, the Adrenaline team captured the heart-pounding atmosphere of Talladega firsthand. Their passionate storytelling and expert analysis helped listeners feel like they were right in the middle of the action, making it one of the most dynamic weekends in the podcast’s history.
Overall, the 2024 fall race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway was marked by intense competition, dramatic finishes, and significant achievements across NASCAR’s top series.
For a visual recap of the YellaWood 500’s thrilling conclusion, you can watch the highlights here:
