2012 Aaron's 499
NASCAR Cup Series Race 10 of 36
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$5,350,420Race Date:Apr 19, 2026Talladega Superspeedway
Margin of Victory:.304 SecondsRace Duration:3Hr 13Min 17Sec.Lincoln, Alabama
Lead Changes:34 Among / 17 DriversAverage Speed:160.192 MPH2.66 Mile Paved Tri-Oval
No. of Cars:43No. of Cautions:5 For 24 Lapstalladegasuperspeedway.com

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Brad Keselowski B. KeselowskiDriver: Jeff Gordon J. GordonDodge:9
Car No.:#2 DodgeCar No.:#24 ChevroletToyota:0
Team:Team PenskeTeam:Hendrick MotorsportsFord:0
Crew Chief:Paul WolfeCrew Chief:Alan GustafsonChevrolet:0
Laps Led:10 of 194Pole Speed:191.620 MPH
Official 2012 Aaron's 499 Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
1132 Brad KeselowskiBrad KeselowskiMiller Lite4719410Running
22118 Kyle BuschKyle BuschM&M's431941Running
31017 Matt KensethMatt KensethBest Buy4319473Running
455 Kasey KahneKasey KahneFarmers Insurance4119411Running
5616 Greg BiffleGreg Biffle3M / O'Reilly Auto Parts4019415Running
62415 Clint BowyerClint BowyerAaron's / Alabama National Championship381940Running
73234 David RaganDavid RaganFront Row Motorsports371940Running
81121 Trevor Bayne (I)Trevor BayneMotorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center01940Running
91888 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.Dale Earnhardt, Jr.National Guard / Diet Mountain Dew3619410Running
102931 Jeff BurtonJeff BurtonCaterpillar351943Running
11231 Jamie McMurrayJamie McMurrayBass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats331940Running
12443 Aric AlmirolaAric AlmirolaVeriFone Sail321940Running
132638 David GillilandDavid GillilandTaco Bell311940Running
1439 Marcos AmbroseMarcos AmbroseStanley / DeWalt Tools301940Running
15222 AJ AllmendingerAJ AllmendingerShell / Pennzoil / AAA291940Running
164193 Travis KvapilTravis KvapilBurger King / Dr. Pepper291941Running
171727 Paul MenardPaul MenardMenards / Turtle Wax2819410Running
182513 Casey MearsCasey MearsGEICO271942Running
19955 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripAaron's Color Your Way2619421Running
203351 Kurt BuschKurt BuschPhoenix Construction Services251934Running
214247 Bobby LabonteBobby LabonteBush's Beans231920Running
223410 David ReutimannDavid ReutimannTommy Baldwin Racing221920Running
232211 Denny HamlinDenny HamlinFedEx Express221928Running
24814 Tony StewartTony StewartOffice Depot / Mobil 12119016Running
252029 Kevin HarvickKevin HarvickRheem201841Accident
263020 Joey LoganoJoey LoganoDollar General181840Accident
273923 Robert Richardson, Jr. (I)Robert Richardson, Jr.North Texas Pipe01820Accident
281556 Martin Truex, Jr.Martin Truex, Jr.NAPA Auto Parts161660Accident
292832 Terry LabonteTerry LabonteC & J Energy Services151430Accident
303836 Dave BlaneyDave BlaneyGolden Corral141420Accident
31799 Carl EdwardsCarl EdwardsFastenal131420Accident
321242 Juan Pablo MontoyaJuan Pablo MontoyaTarget / Kraft131423Accident
33124 Jeff GordonJeff GordonDuPont111420Accident
344083 Landon CassillLandon CassillBurger King / Dr. Pepper101410Accident
351948 Jimmie JohnsonJimmie JohnsonLowe's10615Engine
361439 Ryan NewmanRyan NewmanBass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats8420Engine
373697 Bill ElliottBill ElliottNEMCO Motorsports7370Electrical
384333 Tony RainesTony RainesLittle Joe's Autos6320Engine
392730 David StremmeDavid StremmeStock Car Steel and Aluminum5300Transmission
403178 Regan SmithRegan SmithFurniture Row / Denver Mattress4150Engine
413787 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekAM/FM Energy / Pellet & Wood Stoves070Vibration
421626 Josh Wise (R)Josh WiseMorristown Driver's Service250Rear Gear
433598 Michael McDowellMichael McDowellCurb Records120Vibration

Please remember to support all NASCAR race sponsors.
Trademarks and copyrights property of their respective owners.
NascarReference is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASCAR.
These results are provided for their entertainment value only.