MAIN Sports NASCAR Allstate 400 2009

Although its history is relatively short, the Allstate 400 (a.k.a. Brickyard 400) is long on excitement, and always a popular favorite with fans at Indianapolis.

It was here that a young Jeff Gordon would win the first Brickyard 400 in 1994 ... and go on to become a racing legend.

Last year. Jimmie Johnson who survived an exploding tire but went on to tear down the track to claim victory in 2008

In 2009, Johnson did it again — to become the only driver in Brickyard history with back-to-back victories at the Allstate 400.

Promising 160 laps and 400 miles of blur-inducing speed, the 16th annual Allstate 400 revved up and the green flag dropped at 1:30 PM ET on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Live TV coverage began at 1 PM ET on cable channel ESPN, joined by a live radio broadcast on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network.

More about the Brickyard 400 around the Web:

Elsewhere on the Web, check out more information including the official stats, photos, history & trivia about the traditional run for Brickyard glory at the Allstate 400 ....

Allstate 400 at the Brickyard - The official site with the latest news, stats and schedule, video, audio & photos, track map, online ticket purchase and parking & camping information.

Allstate 400 at the Brickyard - A good overview of race history including Allstate 400 trivia, a list of winners dating back to 1994, and related links, from Wikipedia

Brickyard 400 | IndyStar.com - Pre-race hoopla, the latest news & photos, video clips and feature stories.

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