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Probably best known today by non-racing fans as the backdrop to the hit comedy Talledega Nights, the Superspeedway is the scene of fierce real-life competition in October at the Good Sam Club 500.

Stay tuned for complete TV coverage on ESPN beginning Sunday afternoon on October 7, 2012.

The Good Sam Club 500 is the 30th race of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season and the 4th race in the 2012 Chase for the Cup.

As the season winds down and points rack up, competition at this race is fierce - to say the least! - as lead changes have historically numbered the most of any NASCAR race.

Clint Bowyer won it for the second time in a row in 2011, passing Jeff Burton on the final lap and winning by a hood. Who will howl down Talledega on their way to victory this year?

Traditionally, Good Sam Club 500 tickets go on sale in December of the previous year, with packages including stays in and around Atlanta, Georgia.

More about the Good Sam Club 500 around the Web:

Talladega Superspeedway - The official site with track info, visitor guide, news & feature stories on upcoming races, online tickets purchase, seating chart, photo galleries.

Good Sam Club 500 - Wikipedia - A brief history, stats & records, race highlights, and a list of winners dating back to 1997.

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