UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine and Talladega have entered a three-year partnership, with UAB Medicine providing medical care for competitors and fans. has been named the official medical provider for Talladega Superspeedway, a three-year partnership in which UAB Medicine personnel provide medical care for competitors and fans at the Superspeedway.
UAB Medicine will begin offering their award-winning medical services to NASCAR’s biggest track during the April 21 race weekend. The partnership includes branding on all on-site care centers that provide care for both NASCAR competitors and fans.
“We have had a great relationship with UAB Hospital, and it’s only fitting that we grow the partnership as our premier health care provider for our major events,” said Talladega Superspeedway President Brian Crichton. “UAB Medicine has a phenomenal track record of providing excellent care, and it’s amazing to have them in our own backyard.”
UAB Medicine’s care was recognized recently with three awards in conjunction with Talladega Superspeedway at the NASCAR Safety and Operations Summit in January. These awards were given to UAB Medicine employees, including the Excellence in Track Services award won by Bobby Lewis, M.D., the 2022 Nursing Director of the Year award won by Talladega Superspeedway’s Courtney Carruba, CRNA, and the 2022 Teamwork award for the Talladega Superspeedway Infield Care Center staff.
“To be the official medical provider of Talladega Superspeedway and partnering with NASCAR is significant and a testament to the quality of care that UAB Medicine offers and has long been known for,” said Bobby Lewis, M.D., DMD, vice chair for Clinical Operations for UAB’s Department of Emergency Medicine. “As one of the largest hospitals in the country and the only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Trauma Center in Alabama, UAB has expertise that complements the needs of Talladega tremendously, and we are excited to continue to serve the track, drivers and fans in this clinical capacity for many races to come.”