NASCAR Winston Cup Series: Jeff Gordon Dominates 1996 DieHard 500
History of the DieHard 500 at Talladega
The DieHard 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series race held annually at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama. The race was first held in 1969 and has been a part of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule ever since. The race is one of the most prestigious events on the NASCAR calendar and has been won by some of the biggest names in the sport.
Jeff Gordon's Dominance in the 1996 DieHard 500
The 1996 DieHard 500 was held on July 28, 1996, and was won by Jeff Gordon. Gordon started the race in the fifth position and quickly moved to the front of the pack. He led for a total of 101 laps and won the race by a margin of over two seconds.
Gordon's victory in the 1996 DieHard 500 was his 12th career NASCAR Cup Series win and his first at Talladega Superspeedway. The win was also the first of six Talladega wins for Gordon, who is now the all-time wins leader at the track.
The 1996 DieHard 500 was a memorable race for many reasons. It was the first time that Gordon had won at Talladega, and it was also the first time that a driver had won both Talladega races in the same season. The race was also notable for its lack of cautions, as there were no yellow flags during the entire event.
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