The Round of 8 is only one race away, and Cup Series drivers are worried about one racetrack. That is Talladega Superspeedway, the 2.66-mile tri-oval superspeedway in Alabama, notorious for its ‘Big Ones’. For the past 25 years, however, a warm and friendly presence uplifted drooping spirits at the fearful track. That individual could be seen roaming the Talladega in-field or garage area, trading tales of past drivers with fans and racers.

That was none other than Grant Lynch, past chairman of Talladega Superspeedway. His impact on NASCAR and its core base of fans in the Southeastern heartland was exemplary. The ripples of his aura reached people across many folds in the sport. And the NASCAR community is remembering Lynch’s tenure, especially at this tough time.

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