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GEICO 500 Live: Rain Fails to Play Spoilsport as Talladega Gets Ready for Cup Series Action With Michael McDowell on Pole

Tune in to get the fastest updates from GEICO 500 in Talladega as Ryan Blaney prepares to defend his crown and deliver Ford's first victory of 2024.

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6:58 PM EDT | Apr 21, 2024

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6:40 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

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The #45 driver, known for his prowess at the road courses, rises above all at the unforgiving oval of Talladega

This is Reddick's first win of the 2024 season

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6:58 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

If this isn't wholesome, what is?

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6:57 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Jordan can't seem to contain his smile after seeing his driver get into victory lane at Talladega

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6:47 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Here is a look back at what happened with LaJoie

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6:44 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Look who is in the paddock!!!

Reddick has surely made his boss happy

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6:43 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

That was one nasty crash for Corey LaJoie

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6:37 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Tyler Reddick cruises to victory as mayhem ensues behind him.

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6:36 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

BIG CRASH!!!

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6:30 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Let's take a look at what Denny Hamlin has to say after he got taken out by Erik Jones

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6:28 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Bubba Wallace talks about his unlucky wreck at Talladega

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6:26 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Bell expresses his disappointment after crashing early in the day

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6:25 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Big loss for Toyota Racing!

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6:02 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Big crash for Bubba Wallace John Hunter Nemechek and Denny Hamlin!!!

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5:51 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Only 8 more lead changes and we'll have a new track record at our hands.

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5:50 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Started at pole. And after 142 laps, Michael McDowell leads the pack again!

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5:39 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Christopher Bell and Justin Haley collide. The former has to call it a day at lap 134

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5:23 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Joey Logano racks up the stage 2 win.

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5:09 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Chris Buescher threads the needle to take the lead out of nowhere at lap 114!

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5:04 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

Pace picks up, drivers pit and we have a new leader! Denny Hamlin!

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4:41 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2024

John Hunter Nemechek takes the lead while the pack starts to save fuel again

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Summary

On a track that is known for its unpredictability, who do you got your money on? Stick around and get all the live updates on crashes, lead changes, cautions, and more at Talladega here with us at EssentiallySports.

Race Time: 3:00 pm ET

When: April 21st, Sunday

Number of Laps: 188

Last Winner: Ryan Blaney

Most Wins (Active): Brad Keselowski (6)

Most Wins (All time): Dale Earnhardt (10)

Most Wins (manufacturer): Chevrolet (41)