Talladega Announces Decision On No. 8 Before This Weekend's Races

Talladega Announces Decision On No. 8 Before This Weekend's Races

Meet The Wives And Girlfriends Of NASCAR’S Top Drivers (1:16) Talladega Superspeedway had to set the record straight after a former NASCAR driver appeared to fall for a joke.On Sunday, a parody account tweeted that Talledega was banning the No. 8 to avoid any legal issues. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson contested Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s trademark application for the number earlier this month.A social media user responded to the joke wit…

Email circulates of NASCAR track banning #8 apparel; Talladega comments

An email appearing to come from Talladega Superspeedway has been circulating stating the track in banning No. 8 apparel for this weekend’s NASCAR race due to a lawsuit; The track comments on the situation JR Motorsports recently acquired the old trademark from the days of the Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) No. 8. They are now using a new No. 8 on JR Motorsports cars for 2025. While submitting that trademark, the team also elected to trademark the ol…