Talladega's October race to be Amp Energy 500

By SceneDaily Staff Report
Friday, January 04, 2008
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TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

Talladega Superspeedway officials announced Friday that the Oct. 5 Sprint Cup race at the 2.66-mile track will be called the Amp Energy 500 under terms of a new sponsorship agreement.

The energy drink had previously announced its move into NASCAR as the sponsor of of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for this season.

"Talladega Superspeedway is a popular, historic track that attracts some of the most devoted NASCAR fans in the country, and it was our only choice for Amp Energy's first race entitlement," said Ralph Santana, VP of sports, media and interactive marketing, Pepsi-Cola North America. "We're looking forward to a big year for Amp Energy in racing, and we plan to make the Amp Energy 500 a fun and exciting experience that will be an event the fans will not want to miss."

Earnhardt Jr. has won five Cup races at Talladega, all with Dale Earnhardt Inc. He is moving to Hendrick this season.

"Talladega Superspeedway and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are a winning combination," Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey said. "I believe Amp Energy has made a brilliant move sponsoring both NASCAR's most popular driver and the track that he and his father are famous for dominating. I can't wait to welcome fans back for the Amp Energy 500 event weekend and display this great product to the thousands of loyal Talladega fans."

Financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed.

Mentioned Drivers: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings

Driver Standings after the AMP Energy 500

1 Jimmie Johnson 6248
2 Mark Martin -184
3 Jeff Gordon -192
4 Juan Pablo Montoya -239
5 Tony Stewart -279
6 Kurt Busch -312
7 Greg Biffle -340
8 Ryan Newman -402
9 Kasey Kahne -414
10 Carl Edwards -437
11 Denny Hamlin -448
12 Brian Vickers -556

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