The results of the St. Louis Rams draft poll can be found at the bottom of this post. (And as you can see, the results are pretty definitive.)
While the fantasy football fans bask in the glory of the NFL Draft Round 1, it's time to offer the fantasy racing fans some information about the biggest track NASCAR will use all season.
Track basics: Talladega Superspeedway in central Alabama has more than earned the moniker "super." First of all, it's big. Really big: 2.66 miles, or 0.16 miles longer than Daytona. The drivers use restrictor plates and pray they are not involved in the other big thing here: the Big One.
Recent winners: Brad Keselowski (2009), Kyle Busch (2008), Jeff Gordon (2007).
Who wins here a lot: Hendrick Motorsports has to feel confident coming here. Gordon leads active NASCAR drivers with six Sprint Cup victories. Dale Earnhardt Jr. trails him with five.
499? Huh? I'd love to tell you that the number 499 is the result of some extensive mathematical formula involving 2.66 miles, or perhaps a tribute to NASCAR's storied past. Nope. According to the expert analysis of Michaelwaltrip.com, it's a tribute to the ripoff shop, er, rental retailer that sponsors the race. "Dreams come true at Aaron's for $99 a month." Get it? For...99? Ha ha.
As always, you can get a more extensive preview from our friends at Yahoo Sports by clicking here. The lineup polls will close in a few hours, so please vote now. We'll be back with results and draft thoughts.
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