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NASCAR Sprint-Cup Series
CUP: Talladega Up Next
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader Jeff Gordon has six victories at Talladega Superspeedway.
Tom Jensen  |  Posted April 20, 2009   Charlotte, NC
This week, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway. (Photo: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

This week, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway, the longest oval on the circuit, for the running of Sunday’s Aaron’s 499. This week’s race is No. 9 of 36 on the Cup season.

Following is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series top 12 in points heading into the event.

1. Jeff Gordon (No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet)
2009 Rundown
• One win, five top fives, six top 10s
• Average finish of 7.1
• Led six races for a total of 394 laps

At Talladega:
• Six wins, 13 top fives, 16 top 10s; one pole
• Average finish of 15.8
• Finished 38th in October
• Led 26 of 32 races for 805 laps

2. Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet)
2009 Rundown
• One win, four top fives, six top 10s
• Average finish of 10.4
• Led seven races for 309 laps

At Talladega:
• One win, four top fives, six top 10s; one pole
• Average finish of 16.9
• Finished ninth in October
• Led 13 of 14 races for 190 laps

3. Kurt Busch (No. 2 Penske Championship Racing Dodge)
2009 Rundown
• One win, three top fives, five top 10s
• Average finish of 9.9
• Led five races for 301 laps

At Talladega:
• Six top fives, 11 top 10s
• Average finish of 12.5
• Finished 21st in October
• Led 12 of 16 races for 83 laps

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