William Byron recently shared his thoughts about adding a Talladega win to his impressive resume in the NASCAR Cup Series. The Hendrick Motorsports star is set to wheel in his No. 24 Chevrolet for the Jack Link’s 500 event at Talladega Superspeedway today, April 27.
The two-time Daytona 500 winner, Byron, headlined the opening weekend with his commendable win at Daytona International Speedway. Moreover, he has taken the top spot in the overall points standings as we proceed to the third superspeedway-style race of this NASCAR season. Although the 27-year-old has bagged 14 Cup wins, most of which are in the Next-Gen era, a victory at the 2.6-mile asphalt track has eluded him.
With three top-fives and five top-10 finishes in his previous visits to the Alabama track, William Byron has mixed feelings regarding his approach to adding a Talladega trophy to his cabinet. Speaking with a NASCAR insider, Byron commented,
Although I have yet to conquer Talladega Superspeedway, I have bigger goals in mind than winning at the biggest NASCAR oval track.
As engines roar back to life after the Easter break, William Byron, the No. 24 driver, is optimistic about finding success at the superspeedway in Alabama. Given his recent history of close finishes at Talladega, the Charlotte native has another objective for the Jack Link’s 500 race in addition to winning.
In a recent media availability, Byron expressed his thoughts on the challenge ahead. He is set to start the race at P16 on the grid, followed by Alex Bowman at P18. Meanwhile, former Cup Series champions Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott will start their engines at P25 and P30, respectively.
The significance of this race extends beyond just a trophy; it represents a critical moment in Byron’s career as he seeks to solidify his standing among NASCAR’s elite. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if he can finally achieve that elusive Talladega victory.
