The NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway saw drivers like Cleetus McFarland, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, and others quoting lines from the iconic movie “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.” These quotes have become a part of NASCAR culture and are often referenced by drivers and fans.
In a video shared by Instagram page “Chat Us Up,” drivers like Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Cleetus McFarland, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, and others shared their favorite quotes from Talladega Nights. McFarland mentioned the classic line, “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” while Hamlin humorously quoted, “I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence.” Keselowski’s favorite quote was, “Please be 18,” and Michael McDowell enjoyed the scene where a character is twisted up like a pretzel.
On the other hand, Chase Elliott revealed that he prefers the movie “Days of Thunder” starring Tom Cruise over Talladega Nights.
In a surprising turn of events, YouTuber Cleetus McFarland achieved his first career top-10 finish in the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega Superspeedway, despite facing engine problems. Driving the #30 Ford for Rette Jones Racing, McFarland had a broken valve spring in his engine but managed to secure a 10th place finish in the 38-driver field. Reflecting on his achievement, McFarland expressed gratitude for the support he received from other drivers during the race.
The 30-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, has a popular automotive YouTube channel with over four million subscribers and is currently competing part-time in the ARCA Series.
The article was written by Yash Soni, a journalist covering NASCAR at Sportskeeda. Soni is passionate about racing action and the sport’s rich history, drawing inspiration from drivers like Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, and Hendrick Motorsports. With expertise in crafting engaging narratives and analyzing trends, Soni brings a unique perspective to reporting on the dynamic world of NASCAR.
In conclusion, the NASCAR community at Talladega Superspeedway celebrated the spirit of racing with references to iconic movie quotes and witnessed an unexpected top-10 finish by YouTuber Cleetus McFarland in the ARCA Menards Series.
