W. Grant Lynch

Part of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., Talladega Superspeedway is a racetrack that is known for being the most competitive, highest-banked, and longest track on the NASCAR schedule. The company is based in Talladega, AL. With a record of 88 lead changes in 188 laps, it is also the most fun and fan-friendly track.

Viper Powersports, Inc. engages in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing performance motorcycles, motorcycle engines, accessories and after market engines component parts. It markets a line of American V-Twin Super Cruiser motorcycles, V-Twin aftermarket engines and other related aftermarket products through an independent dealer network. The company was founded by John Richard Silseth II and John Lai on November 18, 2002 and is headquartered in Auburn, AL.

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing LLC engages in the operations of sports and sanctions auto races. It operates races through three racing circuits: the Busch, Craftsman Truck, and Nextel Cup Series. The company was founded by Bill France, Sr. on December 14, 1947 and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. manufactures and markets tobacco products. The firm has tobacco-sheet manufacturing operations and a research-and-development facility in Winston-Salem. Its brands include Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Winston, Doral, Barclay, Lucky Strike, and Monarch. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

The Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind is based in Talladega, AL. The institute provides services to over 30,000 people per year through five campuses and a statewide network of regional centers. The institute was founded in 1858 and is known as America's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program for individuals who are blind, deaf, deafblind, or multidisabled.